The stamp set I have had for some time now and not yet used is called "Illuminate" from Close To My Heart. It was a Stamp Of The Month from a couple of years ago! I just couldn't let it go, even though I had not even used it!
The "Illuminate" stamp set has this cute little phrase and candle that are perfect for setting the tone for my daughter's First Communion layout! I added a tiny sparkle to the dot of the "i" in "Bright".
A 2nd stamp from this set had another perfect saying for the pages I needed to make. "If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person." I love the sentiment of this. I am so glad I held onto this stamp set, and I am so glad I finally used it! What stamp set have you been holding onto that needs to be put to use?
Wanted to share just a little bit about how I keep my stamp sets (used or not) organized! Above you see a picture of my two large organizer bins. I keep one bin filled with current stamp sets, as a Consultant I need to keep track of what is still available to purchase. The 2nd bin is filled with retired stamp sets that are no longer available and no longer current. When a bin gets full I must get rid of something to make space! It's a rule I made to keep myself organized.
Above you see two smaller stamp organizer bins. One is for Christmas stamp sets, the 2nd is for Cricut bundle stamp sets.
This is where I keep stamp sets I am working with or planning to use soon! These are small wooden bins I found at Goodwill and painted with a coat of white spray paint. I like that the stamps have a place to be that is where I can reach them, and keeps them from being a pile on my desk that spills about.
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I thank you for sharing your storage ideas! Love the layout and that you used a stashed stamp set! That is the perfect stamp for your daughter! Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! How pretty. I love your in use stamp storage idea. I need something like that. Mine are falling off desks at times. LOL Creative Chaos!
ReplyDeleteLove the layout and how you store your stamps. I wish I had those small wooden boxes to store the stamps I am wanting to use on my desk.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous layout! You're right--that Illuminate set was perfect for this--I have yet to use my Illuminate set and I'm not parting with it anytime soon. It's great that you have the self-discipline to get rid of stamp sets to make room for new ones--I don't think I'll ever be able to let my stamps leave me. So glad that you joined our Use Your Stash Blog Hop this month!
ReplyDelete:) Marie