My Thinlit and Framelit Display / Storage System

I know we all have our own ways to set up our stamping space, but I thought I would share with you my thinlit and framelit display.  What you see are 6 wood boards measuring 1' x 2 ' that are each covered with a 1' x 2' roll of magnetic tape that I purchased at a local craft store.  My husband mounted them onto my studio wall for me and as you can see I can now display all of my products above the table I use for my die cutting.  When I hold a class I put the materials that we will be using directly onto the table in clear cases for easy access.

This has freed up a lot of space and I like being able to see all of my products at once, instead of looking for them in cases.  I find that the more organized I am the easier it is to conduct classes and to create.  I would love to hear from any of you who have a different way of storing and displaying your products, and feel free to comment below. 

Framelit Storage Idea

 

 

I finally got around to having my Framelit Storage wall finished, thanks to my husband.  I actually saw this at the home of one of my customers and couldn't wait to have it done for my stamp space.  The magnetic rolls that you can purchase at any craft store come 12" x 24" so my husband went to Home Depot and had four pieces of wood cut at that size.  The magnetic sheets have an adhesive backing so I just peeled that off and placed them on top of the cut wood.  My husband then added the top and bottom ledge for more stability, and he placed small hooks at the top to keep them in place.  They slide in and out easily and are not nailed to the wall, just kept I place with the small hooks.

 

If you didn't want to add the top and bottom shelf you could just drill two small holes in the top of the board and hang them up that way. 

 

 

Here is another look.  If you look closely at the top you can see the two small hooks that are holding them in place. 

 

I have the Framelits on the wall right above the table where my Big Shot Die Cutting Machine is.  This way when doing a workshop or a class everything is readily accessible.  The framelits that we are using for that particular class or workshop are kept on the table in a clear case, but if the ladies want to use something different they can now easily see everything that I have for them to use.

 

 

Organized Stamping Studio

Wall of stamps for easy viewing, with project samples below.

Tables for classes and workshops, along with card displays and more project samples.

Big Shot Die Cutting Machine work space.

My stamping corner with everything close by.

Room for organized paper, ink, ribbon, and punches.

Room for catalogs, ribbon share packets, awards, flyers, and small tubs with extra punch and die cut pieces.

One of my New Year's resolutions was to get my Stamping Studio organized and in order.  I really wanted wall space to display my stamp sets so I could see everything I had, and I got this idea of a wall of stamps from my Upline Maureen Stivala who has hers arranged this way.  My wonderful husband used some of his days off over the Christmas holiday to put these up for me, and I spent the last few days taking everything I had and rearranging and reorganizing.  I love the results, and now I have everything out to see and it makes it so easy for me and everyone who comes to my classes and workshops to find what we are looking for.  When I do a stamp class I always have everything set up and precut, but I always give my stampers the choice of changing the sentiment, or adding something extra.  Now they can browse my wall of stamps and have fun personalizing their creations. 

So with the addition of the wall of stamps I now had more space to reorganize all of my other stamping supplies.  The cabinet that was used to hold my stamp sets now is a space for my workshop folders, envelopes, block storage, and so much more. I also organized small storage containers for all of my extra punch and die cut extras.  You know those little extra owl or bird pieces you punch out but don't need right away.  Or extra Build-a-Bear pieces that you don't want to throw away but don't know where to store them.  I bought plastic containers at the dollar store and labeled them and now when I punch out an owl and only use some of the pieces, I place the extras in the marked container.   The Dollar Store is such a great place to get baskets, bins, and containers to help you stay organized without spending a lot of money!

I also like to display samples of projects that can be made with the Big Shot, or gifts that can be made for different holidays, and I have them spread out on little tables that I covered in black tablecloths.  Most of the cabinets and tables I use are mismatched pieces, extras that we no longer needed when my children moved out, or old office supplies my husband now has no use for.  I wanted a nice spacious work area, but didn't want to break the bank on furnishing it, so I just rounded up some old furniture and put it to good use. 

It is such a good feeling to now be really organized, and I think my stamping friends will find it a relaxing place to come and stamp away.  I look forward to sharing it with them at my next Stamp-a-Stack in January.