Cuttlebug Folder Storage and GIVEAWAY!

I had been wondering what the best way to store my Cuttlebug folders was and so I asked on my facebook page and got the suggestion to make up tags that have each been embossed with a folder and then number both the tag and the folder.  That way it would be easy to really see how the different backgrounds will look on your cards and retrieval would be a cinch..  I wish I could find who suggested this because I think it's brilliant.

So, I got started by creating a file in the Cricut Craft Room using Plantin Schoolbook that cuts 12 tags on a 12" x 24" mat - they come out to be about 5" tall.  I just used plain white paper.  You could just do autofill if you want to use the cartridge alone.  Then, I numbered the tags.

Then, I numbered the folders.  I did these in groups of tens so I wouldn't mess up.

Then, I ran them through the Cuttlebug and stacked them upside down so they would stay in order.

Below is my Cuttlebug station.  (Please excuse the poor lighting - I meant to do this earlier but we had tornado warnings and sirens and black, black clouds so I couldn't do it.  We are just fine, though - relieved it's over!)  The Cuttlebug has the cozie on it and on the shelf above I have two large clearish boxes.  The pink one on the left is one of those "really useful boxes" from Staples.  It is the size that fits business sized envelopes.  On the right, I have all my dies.

Below is a close up of the Cuttlebug box.  I separate out all the Christmas folders so I don't have to keep going by them all year long.  The glue in the front is primarily a way to prop up the folders.

Below, I like to store my small dies in ziploc bags by manufacturer.  I also put those Tim Holtz Sizzix folders with their matching edges in a ziploc bag also.

Below is a side view of my messy die system.  It is easy to thumb through these, though.

I started out with my favorite Cuttlebug folders since those would be at the front of the box.  So, of course, Swiss Dots and Divine Swirl are the two first ones.  I didn't group them much beyond that, though there is a bunch that are all animal skin type folders that I put together.

So, here's the ring of tags and then a folder with it. 

I labelled the top of the folder so I could quickly find things.

And here's the ring.  I haven't finished yet so there may be a second ring.  I love the Cuttlebug and their price point is so low (with a coupon, $3) that it's like a cheap thrill getting the folders.  The folders add so much to a project, though!

Now, for a giveaway:

FOUR people will each win one of these Cricut Cuttables!  
This allows you to create your own custom Cuttlebug embossing folder.  It's very easy to do.

How can you win?
1) Leave a comment below telling me what your favorite Cuttlebug folder is and/or how you store them.
2) Subscribe or follow the blog.

Winner will be announced on Monday, April 9, 2012.  Winner has two weeks to claim prize. Allow four weeks for delivery.

Here are some of the questions I've gotten from yesterday's post about my craft room reorganization:

1) Where did you get your desk?  Ikea. I measured my space and then figured out what pieces I needed to buy to get the U shape configuration.  It took some thinking but I LOVE this desk!

2) Where did you get those pink and black containers that you put your paper in? I got those at Michaels. I don't think they have this pattern anymore but I do think they have other patterns.  I got the biggest sizes when they were on sale.

3) Did you do this in one day?  Ha ha - no!  It took like 2 weeks.

4) What are the dimensions of the cabinet that holds the ribbon, stamps, etc. that's on the wall?   31.5" tall x 25.5" wide x 3.75" deep.  I got mine at Michaels when they were 50% (they run this sale frequently). Click HERE to see the details. Their dimensions on the link seem different - you may want to go into the store to check.  I measured mine, though.

5) What happened to the bookmark feature in Cricut Craft Room?  I don't know - I will look into it.

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