I made further improvements upon the Ranger Station. I color labeled the tops of all my lids so that I could easily find just the right color for the project. It was quite easy and terrifically fun to do. I ran a scrap piece of white card stock through my Xyron sticker maker so that it was ready for my lids. I then cut out a bunch of 5/8" circles using my Marvy round punch.
I decided to start with the Distress Stains first. I placed all the stickers on the lids and colored them in place. You can, of course, color them first and them adhere them. I just find it easier this way. And here is a great TIP... to get the backing off of the sticker, stab the back in the center with a pin and remove. Not only is it way easier to remove the backing but you essentially are shish-kabobing all the left over backings making clean up a breeze!
My next step was to simply start staining all the tops of the stain lids. So quick and easy. And a great reference to have at a glance!
I also added a drop on the tops of my Dimensional Pearls.
Next came the messier, which for me is the part I really enjoy! I used one of my favorite and probably one of the cheapest tools you can have in your craft studio...Q-Tips! You can get a huge bag at the $1 store or on sale. I use them all the time to mix try out a color. Add a little of this or that. You get the picture!
I use the Q-Tips to add just the right amount to my stickers that I had already put on to my Adirondack Paint Dabbers (1st picture in the post) and the Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paints. I am in love with my new Ranger Station! Now it's time to CREATE!!!
12 comments:
Very nice idea.
Wow that is a good job done. Must make you feel really glad to have that all organized. I wish I had the time and the drive to sit and get as organized as you are.
I did that to all my blending tools for the inks. I have 3 tiers of them and want another so I can have a tool for each color.
Love your station!!!
Not only is this wonderful organization but so easy to find at a glace what you are looking for!
I am still trying to figure out what a ranger station is though (I know duh moment!)
Joanne
May I come play with you???
I wanna come hang out at your house! Love your Ranger station!
wonderful
have you sent these to Ranger or the Tim Holtz blog? They would love them
Always love seeing your newest organization tips. Love your craft haven.
Christie,
You blow me away!!!!! You always come up with THE best storage and organization ideas!!! :)
Thank you so much for taking the time to share,
Jennifer
partridgelu at yahoo dot com
Your 'distress station' is a great idea! I have bottles of distress stains falling on me at times as my shelf is too small!. I have desk space and cannot wait to look in to these. Thanx so much for sharing your wonderful idea!
KimMJ
bast830@comcast.net
what a great idea!!
Congrats on Ranger U, you deserve it for all the great ideas you give to us.
I love all your ideas, wish I had your studio.
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