Hey there! Did you pick up your new CK special issue yet (it’s only $5.99)? The Scrapbooking Tips & Tricks organization issue focuses on all things organization in a variety of scrapbooking topics. We hope it will give you great ideas for whipping your scrap space into shape and arranging it in a way that’s both beautiful and functional, along with tips for organizing layouts, albums, crops, and more.
Here are three of my favorite things from this issue, along with other tidbits from our team:
1. “Design Solutions” column
This issue, the “Design Solutions” column helps you organize your layout designs for stunning pages. I love seeing the difference a little design tweaking can make on a layout. It’s like the seeing the big reveal of a makeover show (but better, because you don’t have to watch the 45 minutes building up to it). Here’s the before and after of Autumn Baldwin’s layout called “That’s Love.” Notice the difference a few pieces of patterned paper placed in a visual triangle makes on her “after” layout.
Before
After
2. Colorful vertical files
Storing paper vertically makes so much sense because of the space it saves and how accessible the paper is when it’s stored this way. Romanoff Products made vertical files more fun when they introduced their colorful vertical files. A few other features about these files make me happy: they’re very sturdy files that would do just fine sitting on a tabletop or a shelf, they fit perfectly in Ikea’s Expedit bookshelf, and they have a little lip to make them easier to handle.
And sure, they look great as-is, but what’s a scrapbooker to do when she sees such a lovely blank canvas? Embellish it, of course!
The rub-ons I used on the pink file are from Glitz Design. Check out some of their other rub-on designs that would look awesome on vertical files. Imagine these great gold dots on the orange files:
Or this black damask print on the green files:
3. Inspiration frame collage
I love this variation of the inspiration board using a collection of old frames. I snagged these from our design team when they were cleaning out their photo props. You could pick up similar frames for a song at your local thrift store. Check out Club CK later this week for information on how to put old frames to work as dry-erase boards, corkboards and magnet boards for use in your scrap space:
Here are some fun tidbits about this issue from the team:
- We were super-exited to work with Stacy Julian on her “Creative Album Organization” article for this issue. “When we were planning this issue,” says editor-in-chief Jennafer Martin, all I could think was that ‘Stacy Julian’s philosophy would be PERFECT for this issue.’ She’s not only a talented scrapbooker but she’s also so motivating. She encourages scrapbookers to find a system that liberates them from the stress that often accompanies chronological scrapbooking.” We hope this issue will help readers feel the empowerment that Stacy brings and also enjoy a little touch of Simple Scrapbooks in this issue.
- The rooms featured in the “Creativity under Cover” issue were shot at the homes of several CK staffers. Some of the furniture was already in place, while other pieces were brought in and propped especially for this article shoot.
- Speaking of the “Creativity under Cover” article, our team was thrilled with the illustration for the article opener. Look closely at how many scrapbooking items the artist wove into the illustration—check out the umbrella stand, the vases and all the items in the armoire. So clever!
- Several members of our team use the solutions featured in this issue in their own scrap spaces. For example, associate editor Dorathy Gilchrist uses the towel hanger and media storage boxes from the “10-Minute Tricks” column as well as the ottoman, hanging accessory bag, and sweater hanger from the “Creativity under Cover” article.
- Love flowers? Our contributors sure do! All three party themes for the article “Stop, Drop & Crop,” were originally submitted as floral themes. Cindy Tobey graciously agreed to transform her items into a jungle theme—we’re delighted with how it turned out!
- Creative director Erin Bayless commented: “My office was overrun by storage units and cabinets that we were planning to photograph and feature. I had only a little path to my desk! Someone even asked me if I had just moved into my office on account of all the boxes.”
What were your favorite things about this issue? Leave us a comment on this post by Friday, February 19, 2010, and you could be one of three lucky winners to receive a sampling of fun, new scrapbooking products.
—Lori Fairbanks, product editor
I was a lucky winner on Mou Saha’s blog of this exciting issue! I can’t wait to see it! I’m sure the storage solutions are going to be amazing and creative.
I was a lucky winner on Mou Saha’s blog of this exciting issue! I can’t wait to see it! I’m sure the storage solutions are going to be amazing and creative.
Absolutely love the vertical files, I am thinking of going vertical with my paper, this has definitely encouraged me to do so. Thanks
Absolutely love the vertical files, I am thinking of going vertical with my paper, this has definitely encouraged me to do so. Thanks
Cindy Tobey’s jungle supplies are great – nice to see something that would work well for many occasions – birthday party?
Cindy Tobey’s jungle supplies are great – nice to see something that would work well for many occasions – birthday party?
just finished cleaning up and organizing my scrap space yesterday. having all my papers upright in a milk crate in color coded file folders works great for me, its also very economical!
just finished cleaning up and organizing my scrap space yesterday. having all my papers upright in a milk crate in color coded file folders works great for me, its also very economical!
Must find those vertical files!
Must find those vertical files!
I love the storage tips on a budget. That is exactly what I need in my house and I need to organize without spending a ton of money. I find any article like this useful.
I love the storage tips on a budget. That is exactly what I need in my house and I need to organize without spending a ton of money. I find any article like this useful.
Well I do not have this issue yet. I am in the middle of moving to another state and will need all the organization help I can get once I get there. I will also be on a tight budget so any tips that can save you money and help you get organized gets an A+ in my book!
Well I do not have this issue yet. I am in the middle of moving to another state and will need all the organization help I can get once I get there. I will also be on a tight budget so any tips that can save you money and help you get organized gets an A+ in my book!
I loved all the articles of course!! One of my favorites was the article “Stop, Drop, and Crop”. I have been wondering what types of themes to have for a scrapbook party. I would love it if this article was a regular one maybe every couple of months if not every month. I need ideas on favors and things to do during the crop!! Love it!! Been looking online for something similar to this so I am happy!
I loved all the articles of course!! One of my favorites was the article “Stop, Drop, and Crop”. I have been wondering what types of themes to have for a scrapbook party. I would love it if this article was a regular one maybe every couple of months if not every month. I need ideas on favors and things to do during the crop!! Love it!! Been looking online for something similar to this so I am happy!
Colorful vertical files and rub-ons, oh yeah!
Colorful vertical files and rub-ons, oh yeah!
those inspiration frames are great! I can see them on my wall in my future scrapbooking room
those inspiration frames are great! I can see them on my wall in my future scrapbooking room
Wow I’m loving those vertical files! Thanks for the chance to win and I always love your tips and tricks!
Wow I’m loving those vertical files! Thanks for the chance to win and I always love your tips and tricks!
I haven’t received my copy yet, but I really love the idea of embellishing the vertical file storage thingy’s. I’m looking around my scrapbooking room to find things “to embellish”.
I haven’t received my copy yet, but I really love the idea of embellishing the vertical file storage thingy’s. I’m looking around my scrapbooking room to find things “to embellish”.
Love the frame different ways–clever!
Love the frame different ways–clever!
I love the Creativity Under Cover illustration! Made me laugh as that’s what I use my wardrobe for, to hide new supplies
I love the Creativity Under Cover illustration! Made me laugh as that’s what I use my wardrobe for, to hide new supplies
I loved the crop article! I’m planning a weekend long crop at my folks vacation house this summer and I’m so going to use some of their ideas!
I loved the crop article! I’m planning a weekend long crop at my folks vacation house this summer and I’m so going to use some of their ideas!
Those file folders match my room perfectly. I’m going to have to put them on my wish list!
Those file folders match my room perfectly. I’m going to have to put them on my wish list!
My favorite was the creativity under cover. That article and pictures is the best idea ever. There some spaces that I never even thought of when you are limited on space. That was a very cool article. Oh and I love the magazine by the way.
My favorite was the creativity under cover. That article and pictures is the best idea ever. There some spaces that I never even thought of when you are limited on space. That was a very cool article. Oh and I love the magazine by the way.
Storage solutions!! Just what my hubby and I are working on–especially storing 12X12 papers. Just what I needed!
Storage solutions!! Just what my hubby and I are working on–especially storing 12X12 papers. Just what I needed!
I love all the pictures and tips for storage. I never thought to decorate my storage bins!
I love all the pictures and tips for storage. I never thought to decorate my storage bins!
I always love new storage techniques!
I always love new storage techniques!
Love, love, love ideas on organizing!!
Love, love, love ideas on organizing!!
I love the idea of using rub-ons to embellish non-paper things. Duh, why didn’t I think of that?
I love the idea of using rub-ons to embellish non-paper things. Duh, why didn’t I think of that?
I always love tips and tricks on organizing my scrap supplies. I’ll be building my own scrap room hopefully soon so I’m stocking myself with ideas that I really find not only efficient and effective, but also girly fun and colorful!!! keep those ideas and all the yumminess coming!!!!
I always love tips and tricks on organizing my scrap supplies. I’ll be building my own scrap room hopefully soon so I’m stocking myself with ideas that I really find not only efficient and effective, but also girly fun and colorful!!! keep those ideas and all the yumminess coming!!!!
I love the Design Solutions. After scrapbooking for over a decade, I am finally spending some time learning some basic design principles! This column showed some quick ways to see “why” it works!
I love the Design Solutions. After scrapbooking for over a decade, I am finally spending some time learning some basic design principles! This column showed some quick ways to see “why” it works!
Love those files from Romanoff Products..esp. after they were all dolled up! Really though, I wish I were more organized. My space is a multi-used bedroom and I need help. Keep sending more articles on useful storage on a budget.
Love those files from Romanoff Products..esp. after they were all dolled up! Really though, I wish I were more organized. My space is a multi-used bedroom and I need help. Keep sending more articles on useful storage on a budget.