A Passion For Home

Jacobs Ladder...

Call it a true creative challenge. 
 
I've never put together a "Jacobs Ladder" album until last weekend.  It takes concentration (it was the only time I could not listen to Bon Jovi while working) and assistance from friends.  It also requires following the instructions, page-by-page (something I typically do not do...I like to follow the photos). 


Sometimes I do things the hard way and learn from my mistakes.  Mistake #1, do not adhere your photos over the ribbon as your ladder will not work properly because it does not allow the ribbon to work it's magic when opening the album. 

And...

ideally, smaller photos work best with this type of album. 

I do love a good challenge though and Carol Wingert's Creatologie kit provided the challenge. Learning something new is very exciting and completing this project was very rewarding.  And I now have a new appreciation for Jacobs Ladder.

Page Maps...

My weekend was productively creative because of this book:

Page Maps by Becky Fleck.

The book includes flash cards which I organized by the number of photos included in the sketch (I copied Korie who is always full of brilliant ideas).

And they slide into a box, also included in the book. 

Becky is also generous in sharing inspiration on her website.  My binder dedicated to her sketches is filled to the brim.  When I crop with my friends, at least one or two of us has their Page Maps binder with them. 

Consider this post as a resourceful recommendation to anyone who scrapbooks.  New and experienced scrapbookers will benefit from Page Maps. 

It also motivates you to pre-plan your layouts, which is a major goal of mine.  Most importantly, it's a time-saver.  And I love saving time.  :)

Drawer storage...

Making up my mind is a hard thing to do.  After trying a few ways to maximize storage within a cubby, I decided to go with storage drawers I ordered from The Container Store.

 

I'm content now.  Drawers are labeled and I'm feeling even more organized than I ever have.

I even designated a drawer for "scrap" photos or you could call them bad shots.   And the gracious comments are much appreciated from yesterday's post.  It is exciting to share something that might possibly be of interest to other hobbyists. 

Also, today is the last day of our Big Picture class with Wendy.  It has been such a motivator to accomplish as much as I have with my space.  Actually, I'm quite sad to see it end.  There's still a bit of work ahead of me, like the lighting issue I'm currently dealing with.  It will  soon be resolved though. 

Of course there will be more on that soon (I hope).

Happy weekend to you all.

I Love to...

Last weekend I worked on a kit I purchased from my rep with Stampin Up! that includes a chipboard album and slipcover as well as some cardstock and stickers.  It's the cutest little album and so quick to put together.  I even slapped on some Heidi Swapp damask stickers for a little sophistication.

This was an opportunity for me to use random photos that I would consider to be "scrap" photos.  They didn't fit in with my scrapbook pages.  From there, I decided to give this little album a theme:  I LOVE TO...

I included a few Anna Griffin rub-ons too. 

First, I look at the photo and decide what it expresses most about myself.  And in the case below, the photo on the left is a silly laugh.  My attempt at applying a "laughter" rub-on was not a smart idea.  The photo is a bit dark, so it's hard to see the rub-on.  You live & learn.

The photo on the right, above, is a random photo of me using eyelets.  I decided to express my passion for papercraft projects and using tools.

Here's another goofy photo of me stuffing my face with cake.  The expression is embarrassing yet priceless.  And it definitely shows just how I feel when I eat sweets....um, um good. 

Again, not a great shot below but it definitely shows that I LOVE TO drink margaritas.

I also included random shots of topiaries I took during a visit to Boston a couple years ago.  And I LOVE TO decorate with topiaries.

Here I mention how I LOVE TO use adhesive and make home decor accessories.

So you get the idea.  I do toss bad photos but I discovered recently there's always a story to tell, even behind those bad shots.

Enjoy your Thursday!

Ink pads & acrylic stamps...

Stampin Up! and West Elm are making life good right now.

I'm crazy about the new ink caddy and pads from Stampin Up!  I stayed up till 1:30am on Friday night trying to put the caddy together and fill them with ink pads. 

And there's room for additional ink pads as I added the extender kit to the caddy.

I also moved my acrylic stamps that are stored in blank CD cases from my closet to the new canvas CD storage organizers I purchased from West Elm. 

Pretty much all my stamp supplies are now within an arm's reach from my workspace.

The flow of my craft room is evolving ever-so-nicely. 

Tomorrow, I hope to share additional canvas storage pieces I've added to my space. 

Have a great Wednesday!

Pink...

...is my signature color.  Remember that line in Steel Magnolias?  That line came to mind when I was browsing the 'net this weekend and came across items (some unexpected) dressed in pink. 

This intrigued me the most.  A pink Sony LCD TV.  Margie, this is calling your name. 

For candle-lighting, a pink lighter would be nice for an added feminine touch.

I am tempted to purchase this card kit by SEI.

If I didn't already have the Crop-a-dile, I'd add this pink hammer to my collection of scrapbooking tools.

When I attend crops, there is always a need for an extension cord.  And what can be cuter than a pink extension cord. 

Can you picture a roast in this pink pan? 

Mood lighting in the form of pink light bulbs.

Welcome Spring with a nice pair of pink pruning shears.

This lamp makes pink look good.  Very classy.

You can tell who does the gardening when you see a pink garden hose laying around the yard. 

May you enjoy all the pink goodness here.   There's nothing that says "girl"  more than the color pink.

P.S. I have a new blog banner, created by the ever-so-talented Tammy.  She's bored and I can't sleep...so here we are updating my banner.  I love my friends.

Chic Shack...

I love it when I receive links/referrals from friends, family and wonderful shopping and/or papercrafting folks like yourself.  Just recently, my friend Pam shared a link with me to a girly blog which leads you to their Etsy site.  And what they sell are vinyl wall decor with their debut design of damask, designed by Rhonna Farrer.  Wow, I am in damask heaven.

Within moments of opening the link, I placed an order.  And today, I received my order of 3 small damask designs that I hung in my craft room.

Just above the Pottery Barn apothecary cabinet.

Now I'm scheming up a plan to add some to my master closet.  ;)

And it is my turn to share the link.  A browsing/shopping opportunity is not to be missed.  :)

 

Creative Options...

Embossing....I'm familiar with dry embossing but not too familiar with stamp embossing.  I do have the supplies for it though.  And after viewing Tim Holtz's blog with all the various mediums he demonstrates, I'm ready to play along at a moment's notice.

With this organization effort I am undergoing, I designated my Creative Options 2 tray box (it was our gift as an attendee at Scrapbowl last month) as the "Embossing & Glitter" box. 

I filled it with embossing powder, embossing ink, Perfect Pearls, Tidy Craft tray, Martha Stewart glitter and a heat tool.

And underneath the Tidy Crafts tray is a small collection of Distress embossing powder.  I do like the portability of these supplies as I sometimes like to do messy projects near the sink.

Before I gathered all the embossing and glitter supplies into this box, I had them stored in various areas of my craft room.  The embossing powders were in the closet, the heat gun was in the basket and the embossing ink was stored with the ink pads.

What I hope to gain by keeping supplies that work hand-in-hand together, such as this Embossing & Glitter box, is saving time.  And if I can save time searching for things in my craft room, that means I gain more time to play.  I'd rather scrapbook and stamp vs. being frantic and frustrated when I can't put my hands on what I'm looking for very quickly. 

Maybe, just maybe, I will begin to use what supplies I have vs. buying more.  Well, we'll see.  I shouldn't make promises I know I can't keep.  ;)

Tie one on...

Still playing, um..I mean organizing in the craft room and managed to tie bows on all the drawers of the Pottery Barn apothecary cabinet.  And so far, I am loving having all my embellies sorted by color.

And I discovered paper sorters at Target that fit very nicely underneath the smaller of the two baskets I purchased at Ikea. 

I felt like space was being wasted in those cubbies and sought out something in the stackable-storage category so I could rest the basket on top.  I've also ordered a couple of canvas storage drawers which I'll share more on very soon.

For now, I plan to store magazines and various stickers and rub-ons in the paper sorters.

Still trying to figure out the perfect spot for the sewing machine that I never use.  I want to use it but just never get around to it.  I hope by keeping it out with easy access, I will begin to use it more.

My guy asked me if this was a showcase for the sewing machine, knowing that I never use it (he knows my weaknesses).  I honestly have no idea where to put it, so for now, it will stay right here until I come up with a better solution.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow's new Organized assignment with BPS & Wendy.  The class has been a great motivator for me.

A devil of an egg...

There are no little ones around to color eggs with, so we make deviled eggs with our eggs for Easter.  And recently, I discovered a recipe from Mrs. L's site that my guy tried and they are out of this world.  We are salivating over the idea of making this recipe for Easter.  To heck with ham and the other entrees.  We want Grandpa Cooley's Angry Deviled Eggs (thank you again, Mrs. L., for sharing it).

Deviled eggs also deserve to be presented in an organized fashion, and since Spring is around the corner, this Pfaltzgraff tray would represent the season very nicely.

And a bouquet of flowers to top off the day would be most appropriate. 

May Easter bring you bright moments spent with family and friends.

SIMulated interior design...

I can't wait for this game to be released in Mac format where I can truly live out my interior design fantasies.  When The Sims was first released a number of years ago, I spent countless hours playing this game.  It definitely took me back to my Barbie-playing days.  I hardly play today but whenever a new game is released, it renews my interest.

And in actuality, I enjoy decorating the home more than playing the game itself. 

This is one of my guilty pleasures.  It's a temporary distraction, yet enjoyable one. 

Cave man...

Quality time today was spent with my guy playing the new Wii system we purchased.  And let me just add that it was not easy to find a Wii.  I've spent the last 2 weeks seeking one and fortunately purchased the last one at Target today. 

We boxed, bowled, played baseball and now I'm spent.  My arms have seen more movement than they ever have before.  Golf is also on the agenda but I suggested to my one and only that he'd be better off playing it by himself.  Yes, I'm a wimp.  Once my heart rate reaches above a certain level, it is time for me to call it quits.  I guess that's why I never succeeded with aerobics. 

During our quality time together today, I was introduced to a new show on DIY Network called Man Caves.  It's dedicated to men and their havens.  How neat.  I enjoyed watching how they created their own space, typically in the basement. 

The question a couple could ask each other is: my place or yours tonight?  How nice we each have a space of our own.  The good thing is it's under one roof. 

Island of Love...

Many a crafter covets the project table, whether it's from Pottery Barn, Pier 1, Target, Grandin Road and so-on.  I'm one of those crafters.  Given all the changes my space has undertaken lately, I had to keep my budget at a reasonable level.  And after a lot of thought, research and opinions from friends, I decided on a cafe' style table as my project table or what I'd like to call my "Island of Love".  I say "Love" because most of what I craft when it comes to scrapbooking are of people I "Love".  And the cards I make are for people I "Love".

Another reason I chose a cafe' style table is because I wanted it to provide an open feel to my space.  The first glimpse you see in this room as you walk in is the table.  Having extra storage that most project tables offer would be nice but I feel I am gaining enough storage space from the bookcases (from Ikea and Pottery Barn).

I still love the project tables though.  And I have friends who have them in their space who are very happy.  Let me share with you other options for a project table aka Island of Love, for your consideration in the event you are shopping around for one.

My friend, Paula, uses a commercial-type stainless steel work table and loves it.  I found one similar to hers on Costco's website and it is very reasonable in price.  And it would be perfect for a garage or even a laundry room (oh how I dream of a laundry room large enough to accommodate a table to fold clothes).

If you've seen the book the Organized and Inspired Scrapbooker, you will have seen Renee Pearson's space.  She utilizes 2 bookcases and a butcher block countertop (from Ikea) as her project table. 

Have you seen Heather Bailey's space?  She has a lovely piece of furniture as an island in her room. 

There are various styles and types of kitchen islands available that could be used as project tables.  One thing to be aware of is knee space.  If you plan to sit at your project table, you want to have room for your knees. 

My best friend purchased a cafe' table with a leaf from Target (Carlyle Counter-Height Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf).  If I had not already purchased my table from Ikea, this would have been the table I'd purchase.  The idea of expanding the table appeals to me.  It gives you options....go small or go big.  Less workspace or more workspace.  Definitely a win-win situation.

If you decide to go the table route, check out Home Decorator's pub tables.  They have a nice selection as does Overstock.com.

One of my favorite things about my updated space is having options when it comes to workspace.  If I feel like standing while crafting, I have the cafe' table.  And if I feel like sitting, there's the trestle desk.  Also, if I make a mess at one workspace, I have the other to move to.

It's the best of both worlds.  :)

Hope your weekend is going well. 

Let Freedom Ring...

Susan in Lorton will be having a good mail day in the next few days.  She's #94 which Random.org helped me select. 

I hope you find Photo Freedom to be as inspiring as it was for me.  It shall set you free of your photo chaos.  Although it won't happen overnight.  I'm still working on mine. 

And I'd like to say a gracious thanks for all the generous and kind comments.  It sure does make it all worthwhile.  Sharing the inspiration is very fulfilling.  I think I ought to share prizes more often. 

Happy Friday to you.  :)

Photo FREEdom...

When I had the opportunity to get my hands on a copy of Stacy Julian's book, Photo Freedom, last month at Scrapbowl, I did not hesitate to make my purchase.  This is knowing I had pre-ordered the book from CK Media, which happened to arrive today.

I do love Stacy's Library of Memories system in a very BIG way.  There is evidence of it's influence in my craft room, starting with the Pioneer albums (I am still sorting through photos to organize into these albums).

And the Memory Dock photo boxes for my photo triage.

The layouts that are organized into American Crafts albums by subject.

My cold storage is not so pretty right now.  I am working on it though.

And organization of my digital files on iPhoto are on my to-do list.

Suffice it to say that I have been influenced by the teachings of a person who is very passionate (and organized) about her hobby, just like us. 

So me, Student of Scrapbooking and Papercrafting, is offering one copy of the book, Photo Freedom, to anyone who reads this 'ol blog and leaves a comment starting now through tomorrow, Thursday, March 13 at 9pm Eastern Daylight Time.  I will share the winner's name shortly thereafter.  And if you prefer to remain anonymous, please leave whatever name/nickname you wish along with your correct email address at the prompt (your email address does not show up when you post a comment) so I can contact you.

It's all about sharing the inspiration.

Till then, good luck!!

Eye-fi & carousels...

In the latest issue of Scrapbooks Etc. magazine, I discovered a new gadget I'm very much interested in.  It's an Eye-fi wireless memory card where it has built-in wi-fi that connects to your home network.  And it has the ability to transmit photos from camera to computer and/or favorite photo website (it is secure and private) directly from the memory card without a card reader. 

I'm anxious to give this memory card a try.

As for carousels, I'm referring to two types.  One is a vintage rubber stamp carousel.  The type you'd see in a bank back in the 1950-60's.  After taking a class with Tim Holtz at CKU in '06, I learned how you could take an Alcohol Ink Applicator, replace the cotton with a piece of Cut 'n Dry foam to create a blending tool using his Distress Inks.  So neat.

He now has a version of this available on the market where you no longer have to make it yourself.

Having a blending tool for each color is ideally the way to do this if you're going to blend your Distress Inks on your projects.  So Tim showed us his vintage rubber stamp carousel.  Very clever.  eBay was calling my name and this is what I found and purchased:

For a little character for your space, it's a fabulous organizing piece.

The other type of carousel I'd like to share is one intended for kitchen utensils.  I've had one for my ink pens and various tools for some time now, which I altered.  Then, last year, I learned Pampered Chef introduced the same piece in black. 

It's perfect to showcase a collection of hand punches as well as some decorative scissors.

You don't have to be a banker or a cook to enjoy these great organization tools.  There's a purpose and re-purpose to everything, I'd say.  If you have a story to share about a unique item you've re-purposed, I sure would love to hear about it.

Have a great Wednesday!

Chipboard alphas & a nest...

Do you have an affinity for chipboard alphas?  Please tell me I'm not the only one.  I can't stop with just one set of alphabets in chipboard form.  Gotta have every shape and color that any LSS, online store or Michaels and AC Moore carries.

Last year, I invested in one of these great carry-all organizing totes made specifically for chipboard alphas from Across the Street.  Lazy Letters for lovely chipboard alphabet sets.

They are like large-size pill box organizers.

And when I have a set of alphas to add to the organizer, I open all the lids and begin tossing them into the appropriate container.

Given it's portability, I'd say this organizer is very crop-friendly.  :)

Now...I'd also like to share a kit I completed recently by Carol Wingert. 

It was truly an enjoyable kit to put together.

With Carol's detailed instructions, you cannot go wrong.

Chipboard is a fabulous canvas to work with.

Oh how I love the unexpected, like the bra extender. 

The last step is to add some photos and journaling.  I am one happy bird to now have a nest to embellish.

File cabinet...

In 2003, I was not a stamper.  I was a scrapbooker.  Today, I am a stamper (in addition to being a scrapbooker) and have been for the last couple years. 

My collection of stamps is modest.  And I've found the perfect piece of furniture (at Pottery Barn) to store my modest collection. 

Using these great stamps that Wendy Smedley created with Technique Tuesday for our organization class, I assigned and label each drawer accordingly.

In drawer #1, I have a wide-range of punches.

In drawer #2, there's chalk, acrylic blocks, and so forth.

Drawer #3 contains my modest collection of Stampin Up! stamps.

There's more stamps in Drawer #4.

And I have room to grow with my stamp collection with Drawer #5 pretty much empty.  For now, I've placed some miscellaneous items there.

My guy just asked me if I'm finished with this room yet.  I'm not sure how to respond as I've spent countless hours over the last couple weeks purging and organizing.  And you would think with all this effort I'd be finished by now. 

And my friend, Ashlie, asked me recently if I spend every night in my craft room.  It seems as though I have lately.  I'm not much of a TV-watcher, and if I'm in my craft room, I'm either attempting to get grasp as to where to put things, working on crafts, or I'm spending some time on my mac while listening to Sirius.

Inspired by talented interior designer, Chris Madden, I have created a Room of my Own.  :)

Baskets from cubbyland...

Included in a cubby of the bookcase is the all-essential cordless phone.  And I had it to place it here because the phone jack is just behind this section of the bookcase. 

The last 2 rows in the bookcase contain baskets in 2 sizes from Ikea, which I labeled in a previous post.  Here's a peek of what's inside:

Memorabilia (pretty much a catch-all right now too)

Adhesives that I organized using Jo Malone gift boxes for structure within the basket

Quickutz binders (I store shapes in the binders), Revolution fonts and cardstock pads specifically for the Quickutz

Tools are stored here such as a heat gun, label maker, Japanese screw punch, the Fastenater and a lighter (for lighting candles and tea lights)

In the larger baskets, I've stored mini albums of all shapes and sizes

Camera equipment (I included an Ott light just for the heck of it as I had no where else to put it for now)

The Xyron and anything Xyron-related goes in this basket

And this basket is designed for anything stamp-related, including mounting foam, Fiskars Easy Stamp Press and I threw in the Coluzzle templates just because there was no where else to place them right now

I dedicated the top of the bookcase to treasured pieces that include gifts from friends, cherished photos, art projects and a bit of home decor.

This completes the detailed journey through cubbyland the last several days.  I have a few additional things to share, which I plan to work on over the weekend, before I end this chapter in my ever-evolving craft room.  More to come.  Have a fabulous Friday!

Cubbies...

When I took Donna Downey's BPS class back in '06, she inspired me to organize my ribbon onto cardboard (I used 7 Gypsies Librarie 6X6 book boards - available for $1.39/pkg. at Joann.com).  This is one method I've stuck to ever since and love it.  I can see all of my ribbon at once. 

They are housed in CD storage containers I purchased from PB Teen a couple years ago.  And next to the ribbon containers are paper scraps that I've organized into the Cropper Hopper paper pouches and dividers.  Both scraps of patterned paper and cardstock are filed into these pouches by color.  I decided to combine both types of paper scraps into 2 pouches in order to save space.  We'll see how it goes.

In another cubby, I've stored a box that contains various size envelopes and cardmaking supplies. 

This container originally belonged to a set of travel guides.  When I saw how sturdy the box was and the divider in the middle, I knew it would serve a great storage for envelopes.

And the tool box is from Close to My Heart.  I couldn't resist this itty bitty storage container and was even more excited to learn that the goodies in the container were included.  All neat tools for distressing and painting.

There's also a cubby dedicated to buttons.  And from what you can tell from the photo, I do not have a lot.  I'm trying to cut-down on buttons.  It was getting a little out of control for a while here.

I do have a few buttons in the Embellishment Caddy from Stampin Up! and more in Frappucino bottles from Starbucks that a talented friend made for me.  But that's it.  I'm cut off from purchasing any more buttons.

Urns are a favorite of mine, so I placed several in a cubby to hold various types of brushes and other miscellaneous odds n' ends.

I've placed pens, pencils, scissors and such into the Pampered Chef tool turn-about I altered a while back.  Pairing it with the Stampin Up! markers (my very favorite) and Heidi Swapp colored pencils have made this cubby all about writing tools.

That's all I have to share from cubby-land tonight.  Enjoy your Thursday!

Stampin Up! and kits...

For cardmaking, I have a collection of Stampin Up! 8.5 x 11 cardstock that I've sorted by color family (Earth Elements, Rich Regals, etc.).  I also punched out Stampin Up! logos from handouts I received from my SU Rep. and adhered them to tags from Every Jot and Tittle.  Then glue-dotted them onto the bookcloth magazine holders.

I took Cropper Hopper dividers from their 8.5 x 11 paper holders and applied each of the color families I cut out of the SU catalog and taped them to each divider. 

The idea is to have the ability to identify the color I'm seeking by looking at the color chart on the divider.  Originally I had a notebook divider for each color and found that I was still having a little difficulty putting my hands on the color I was seeking right away.  There were so many tabs that it became quite cumbersome. 

On the same bookcase, I designated a pandan basket I purchased at Target last year as a home to the numerous kits I've purchased and/or subscribe to. 

Having alphabet stickers leftover from one of Carol Wingert's kits, I applied the word "kit" to a tag, again from Every Jot and Tittle and tied it to the basket.

And there's more kits in my possession.  What you see in the basket is not all that I own.  I have some packed away in my Making Memories Runway tote.

I like to take kits to crops, so keeping them in the tote saves me time.  I just grab and go.

I ran out of time tonight and didn't get to the organization of paper scraps.  Will share more tomorrow. 

Funny thing is I look forward to coming home each evening and spending a little time in this space and attempt to make it a crafter's haven.  Once it's complete, I'm not sure what I'm going to do.  Scrapbook?  Seriously? 

Dividers and details...

I took 30 minutes out of my evening tonight to organize the collection of patterned paper I've accumulated over the years.  And I've discovered that I do not have as much as I thought.  At least there is room for growth.  ;)

I used a combination of Cropper Hopper Dividers and Paper Pouches. 

The Lisa & Becky Hideaways I've had for some time now fit just right into the cubby (I used 3 - 3x7 hideaways and 3 - tool hideaways).

I've stored various writing tools...

dymo refills and staples...

and various chipboard shapes.

While we're talking cubbies, I decided to display a small collection of my crafting books along with my current BPS class assignments in the Anna Griffin binders.

Scrapbooking Life's Little Moments, A Designer's Eye for Scrapbooking, A Designer's Eye for Scrapbooking with Patterned Paper, Life Artist, Understanding Exposure, Photography for Scrapbookers, Photo Freedom, The Big Picture, Scrapbooking with Faye Morrow Bell, The Organized & Inspired Scrapbooker, Designer Cards & Tags w/K&Co. and Best of Becky Higgins Sketches.

I placed a treasured gift (apothecary jar from PB) from dear friends on top of the bookcase and filled it with Prima flowers.  A little visual for practical reasons as well as for a decorative touch.

I also dedicated a square to include a decorative box (from another dear friend) that will house various bits of memorabilia as well as a colander filled with favorite stamps and a cube made by a very adorable and sassy friend for my 40th. 

My next task is organizing my scraps of paper and the numerous kits I've collected.  More on that tomorrow. 

It's so nice to have "company" along for the journey. 

Storage...

Would you believe me if I said I am nearly finished with my updated craft room? 

Placing items in it's proper location has been the goal today. 

Cardstock is organized by color:

and placed into Lisa & Becky vertical paper hideaways.  I love that you can get a peek of the contents through the circle cutout.

I've stored Cricut cartridges into damask photo storage boxes I found at Organize.com: 

My photo triage from Library of Memories (LOM) has a home in these photo boxes:

And pre-made cards are stored in the basket, ready for mailing.

Binders are labeled that contain layouts filed in a LOM fashion.

You can find the label holders (which clip onto the binder) from Close to my Heart. 

Each of the 3 suitcases contain:

Making Memories Simply Stated alpha rubons (yes an entire suitcase-full) and I designated the largest suitcase as my Journal Kit.  (For those taking the Organized class with BPS know what I'm talking about.)

And I found a great deal on lamps at the Pottery Barn outlet this weekend.

I'm getting there. 

Next on my list:  labeling dividers for the collection of patterned paper I've accumulated.  :)