Saturday, May 14, 2011

Organization: Ink Blending Foam Storage

Okay, so I'm not above changing out my many foam pads on my one ink blending tool to save a buck.  I use my Tim Holtz Distress Inks and the blending tool all the time, but I just haven't felt the need for several tools, or that really nice storage spinner that Tim has.

The problem with this is I had a bunch of foam pads floating around my work table.  There's really not a good way to label them.   I tried writing in Sharpie on the back, but it was barely legible.  And I was constantly sorting through them looking for the right color (geez, multiple tools and that fancy spinner rack that Tim has is starting to sound pretty good...wait, no!).  Well, I came up with the simplest solution.  The pads are attached to the tool with Velcro, right?  So I just put a Velcro dot on the bottom of the ink pads and problem solved!  Now, I pick an ink, rip the foamie off the bottom, attach it to my tool, and go!
I positioned the Velcro so that I would still be able to read the color label.

If you stack your Distress Inks, this may not be the best solution for you.  The foam pad makes them stack a little wobbly.  I keep mine in a basket, so it works great for me.
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13 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    what a terrific idea, I am highly impressed!!!

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  2. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    What a fabulous idea! I'm totally going to to steal it. :)

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  3. Kelly OMay 14, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Cool idea!

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  4. www.creativepointe.blogspot.comMay 14, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Very clever!

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  5. BunnyfreakMay 14, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    I started to do this with my ink pads. My only problem is that the felt backing on my foam tends to tear when I pull them off the tool.

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  6. MaryNellMay 15, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    What a great idea, I will be going to Joanns tomorrow and get my dots.
    Thanks for the idea.
    Mary Nell

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  7. CapescrapperMay 15, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Brilliant idea!

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  8. Beverly GMay 15, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I've been dealing with this same dilemma the last few days, thanks for the perfect tip and mine will now go in a basket.

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  9. My Need 2 CraftMay 15, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    What a fabulous idea! :) TFS!

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  10. journeygirlMay 15, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Love this idea and will definitly be using it myself. Thank You and its funny when you see things that make soo much sense and You say "why didnt I think of that"? God Bless

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  11. Juliet AMay 15, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Brilliant! I've been trying to keep track of my blending foams, and this is a perfect solution!

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  12. DawnMay 16, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Great idea. I went a bit further and placed mine in a hanging jewelry holder. It keeps them out where I can see them and makes picking just the right color easier.

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  13. StampDancerJune 9, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Love this! I'm gonna give it a try

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