Time for another amble around the craft desks of the world, it's WOYWW (what's on your workdesk Wednesday) courtesy of Julia, it's great fun, and I have time to join in this week so here we go.......
Do you remember that when I got back to the US, I had lots of parcels from Blitzy waiting for me? I stocked up with Tim Holtz stuff (I have just taken his Creative Chemistry online classes), their prices were too good to miss. The problem was, what on earth was I going to do with them all. I trawled around Walmart, Michaels, Jo-Anns etc etc, nothing really grabbed me, then I found this fabric shelf thingy in Bed Bath and Beyond (on clearance) and you can see, everything fits perfectly
I used my dymo label maker to label all the inks..........
room for the distress stickles and embossing powders as well.......
I haven't got room for one of those twirly things for the foam applicators, so I just put a velcro dot on top of the unit, and stuck some foam pads onto that, so I can just peel them off when I want one. I have one for each colour family, not enough room for each ink to have it's own pad, but hey, Lord Tim just uses one for each colour family as well, and if it's good enough for him......
When I was doing my search around Michaels, I noticed a bin labeled 'grab bags $2. Well, of course, I grabbed. When I got it home there were six 12 x 12 stacks inside, total retail value $95! Result! I was as happy as Larry all day. (who was Larry, and why was he happy? Anyone know?)
Saw a lot of Tim Holtz stuff yesterday where I went.
ReplyDeleteLynn 40
Brilliant well done xx Jan
ReplyDeleteWow Enfys - fab storage and what a bargain grab bag.
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Love it! I just have mine in a clear storage drawer, yours is so organized and easy to navigate. Do they have those online?
ReplyDeleteSuper storage Enfys - and lucky you having the best of both worlds! Happy WOYWW, Di xx #45
ReplyDeletelove your inky storage...I see you are embracing TH big time...happy WOYWW...hugs kath 44 xxx
ReplyDeletegreat buys - the stash and the storage!! have a great day. Helen 9
ReplyDeleteOooh I love the storage unit, its fab :)
ReplyDeleteHave a fab WOYWW and a lovely week, Hugs, Karen xx #49
Hi Enfys what a great storage solution. I love your bright and breezy blog design. I am going to have a look round while I am here! Happy WOYWW Helen 50
ReplyDeleteGreat storage and Larry MUST be a rare guy who papercrafts because he'd be happy with your fab grab bag!
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Hi Enfys Me again - just found your faux stitching tips and I wanted to say thank you. I love doing this on cards and when I teach I always want to do it but not everyone has the Tim Holtz ruler or similar. I will be getting some of this and using it from now on! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful tip. I will be sure to tell them the tip came from you. XX Helen 50
ReplyDeleteFabulous storage, thanks for sharing!
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Very good finds. Cute shelf, and great deal on the grabbag! Looking forward to seeing what you do with all Tim's stuff. I just got a fe inks myself. TFS Hugs, Jess
ReplyDeleteWow! we all love a bargain don't we? Great storage idea. Pat x
ReplyDeleteWow, it's like Christmas on your desk!
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Claire
wow what a bargain grab bag!!! Have a fabulous inky time with all your stash!
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Great haul, En! When you find out who Larry is, please, please let me know. I grew up being "happy as Larry". Guess I always figured he was the village idiot from my mom's home town in Ireland. I've only heard one other person use the expression.
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you back on this side of the pond. hugs, eileen
Don't blame you grabbing, you got some real good items there, fab storage for your TH stuff too. Take care, enjoy WOYWW this week, I know I will! Zo xx 73
ReplyDeleteI don't know who Larry is either, but you have made him one VERY happy guy will all your bargains! Well done. Anne #2
ReplyDeleteWhat a great storage idea and love the way you've labelled them too! I'm doing the Creative Chemistry online class too although I haven't got very far as I need to go out and get more stuff first ... ha any excuse!! Thanks for sharing and Happy Woyww week : ) Liz at 138 x
ReplyDeleteI really like your storage solution. It's very pretty and I like that everything is out in the open! Your grab bag sure was a success. Can't wait to see what you make with the cute paper on top of the stack. TFS
ReplyDeleteFabulous storage... lots of yummy Sir Timmie's inks!! Hugs May x x #31
ReplyDeleteexcellent adaption of storage for your inks,and what a bargain re the grab bags
ReplyDeletehave a fab crafty woyww
kay #28
What an excellent idea, brilliant how it all fits!!
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying WOYWW as much as I do, happy hopping!
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what a haul!!!! your lucky day have a great time using up your great bag of goodies
ReplyDeleteThat looks like an awesome way to store those Timmy goodies! And what a great idea to use velcro dots! I might have to steal that one...
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Score! You found some awesome bargains! Love the shelf you have to put them in too!
ReplyDeleteHey Enfys, does your Tim Holtz velcro thingy come off your blending tool? I have a solution better than the staples they recommend. ~Diane Email me 1cardcreatoratluckymaildotcom
ReplyDeleteWhat a grab bag find! Lucky girl. I've never heard of Larry. He must be from England!
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely goodies and so well organised - thanks for sharing (Hazel, WOYWW #95) x
ReplyDeleteShut up! I love, love the organized efficiency and your grab bag, wow! I don't see how you weren't even happIER than Larry!
ReplyDeleteREEEEEESULT! six pads for two bucks..oh my oh my. And the. The storage too, is a great pay off for your patience in looking.
ReplyDeleteLove the new storage unit, perfect for those inks too. Can't believe I didn't find any of those grab bags before I came back to a very cold and wet England. Hugs, Amanda 104
ReplyDeletewow that is a lot of stuff you got in those fabric shelf thingy. Wow to go on the grab bag. I am afraid of them. I would get something silly and be mad at my self. LOL
ReplyDeleteYou are so organized!
ReplyDeleteExcellent storage deal Enfys and it looks so good on the desk too.
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Brenda 117
Finally broke down and bought Tim Holtz alcohol inks etc. Love the storage but I am running out of space. It is about time for Tom to remind me you do wonderful things and only use a closet. Hugs Joan
ReplyDeleteWow! You never get bargains like that in Britain, do you? Wish we had those grab bags here. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this amazing and informative post. keep sharing with us.
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