Hello Fellow Stampers ~
Well, my goodness!! I'm excited about today's post!! Everyone has been "clamoring" for the Virtual Tour of my new DDS Studios for some time. And I have to apologize that it has taken me so long to finally make this happen. The situation hasn't been ideal. I had hoped to do this video just a little bit differently; but with the coronavirus pandemic and all, I ended up pushing through and doing this video on my own! Yikes!
Many of you know that I got engaged in late 2018; and married last Fall.
Last year was a crazy, topsy-turvy year of sorting, packing, moving, unpacking, re-purging as Mike and I put two households together (35 years of stuff between the two of us).
In making the decision to keep Mike's home and make it over, rather than selling and buying a new house, we also found ourselves in the midst of major construction.
Beginning in May last year the entire basement of Mike's home was torn out for a major overhaul.
You can see some of those pictures Here, Here, Here, and Here. This little bit of a look down memory lane was quite eye-opening for me as I wrote this post. I had forgotten all the change and how different everything really is!
It's been almost a year now (not quite), since I was finally able to start moving into my new space, unpacking, sorting, re-sorting - finding out what all I had all over again!!! LOL It's been fun. Designing a new Studio space with all the little requirements and details you have in the back of your mind is a lot of fun! I am grateful that I was afforded the opportunity to have this wonderful space. My customers definitely love it ~~ I hope you enjoy seeing it all too!
So apologies in advance . . . I thought if I turned the camera in different areas it would give a better view; lesson learned! Turning the camera does NOT work!! LOL So if you find yourself looking sideways from time-to-time . . . just be patient!! We'll do better next time!! LOL
I want to take a moment and point out the Stamp-n-Storage pieces that I have implemented in my space and that I depend on for organization:
The main pieces in my Studio were designed specifically for the IKEA Kallax shelving.
I use the 12'' x 12" Paper Holders (don't forget the Paper Sleeves to organize your scraps)
The 8-1/2" x 11" Paper Holder Add On for 6" x 6"
and
All of these fit in my IKEA Kallax shelving units you see in the video. Of course, when you go to the S-n-S website, you will see that you can get these same pieces in a "standard" or desk top version. Be sure to click on my Affiliate Link to the right-hand side of my blog post here to give me "credit" for your purchase 😉😉
I also have:
The Creative Crate for my larger Dies and my Embossing Folders
I use the 5" x 7" and 6" x 7" Magnet Cards for all my dies
and
I use the new Storage Pockets to organize the larger dies and embossing folders
For the smaller die sets (on the 5" x 7" magnet cards) I use the Totally Tiffany pockets.
I have the Standard Ink Pad Holder (36 slot) for my non-SU! ink pads, and spill-over.
I have the Marker Holder for Stampin' Blends
and
The Stacked Marker Holder for IKEA for my Copics
I also have
The Standard Six-Drawer Storage unit that sits on my counter/desktop
and
Most Importantly!!!
the Ink Pad, Marker, Ink Refill Combo Holder (48 slot)
Finally, my most recent purchase . . .
The Multi-Level Card Holder to organize all my beautiful creations!!
I hope you have enjoyed finally getting a "tour" of the new Lower Level -- LOL
I enjoyed sharing with all of you!!
If you are interested in the Stamp-n-Storage units and organizational help - please do click on my Affiliate Link on the right-hand side of my blog. I get a little bit of some "credit" for your purchase! I truly believe in Stamp-n-Storage and would not share with you if I wasn't 100% on board with this product. There is truly nothing better out there. All made in the USA -- and wonderful customer service support as well!!
I Love to hear from you. Leave your questions or comments below!!
Hugs, . . .
