Hello! One thing about running a small business with an employee of one, me, is that I have been learning ever so slowly how to incorporate more organizational systems to keep things moving. Sometimes its fun to come up with my own solutions, other times, why re-invent the wheel? There are great storage solutions out there so I took the opportunity during one of those big online sales at Joanns and bought these cute storage tins that are made to hold the mini Distress Inks.
The clear top is great to see quickly what colors I have and they stack nicely for storing.
I switched a while back to use the round daubers with these ink pads and after searching online, I saw a great idea online where someone stored the pads right inside the ink case. So I put them right in the bottom of each ink pad so that I don’t have to worry about accidentally mixing colors. The fit in and stay put until I am ready to use them.
When I am ready to use them I just turn the ink upside down and press down lightly and the foam sticks to the velcro and off we go!
One more look at the cases so you can get an idea how compact they are. I like these more than my larger ones because I can see everything at a glance more quickly but if I use a certain color more I may either buy a re-inker or just get the larger ink pad. For now, this works nicely.
Hope you found an idea or inspiration to keep on organizing your craft supplies.
Have a blessed day.
Belinda
Let’s face it, I have plenty of books in print that I own and have not read yet. But the booklover I am, I can’t pass up good eBook bargains. I bought these three within the last two weeks at deep discount. Although some of them may have gone back up in price, most aren’t too much higher than what I originally paid for them. They don’t take up physical space in my home so it’s quite easy to collect a heap of books. These three are the latest in the scifi/fantasy category.
Good morning everyone! Happy Monday! That’s me today and do you see that fan in the background? Well it is muggy today and I refuse to use my air conditioner on September 19th. Ironically Leao and I talked about removing the window units last week. Then today happened. I am hoping the rain will cool it off. Either way, it’s me and my fan today.
On Saturday, Leao and I took the boys to Revere’s Art Festival. It took place across from Revere Beach. So it was fun to walk along the water on our way to the event. I love seeing artists display their crafts. One day, I would like to organize my art to sell at a craft fair but it requires a lot more effort than I would like to put forth at this time.
The weather was fantastic and I got into a lengthy chat with an artist who also uses alcohol inks to create her art. Can you find my in the picture? I bought this piece from that same artist and I am trying to find the right place in my craft room to place it. For now, it is on my desk.
After the festival we headed on over to a favorite, Kelly’s, for some naughty fried food. I decided shrimp and fries would fit my appetite. 
The first time I went to Kelly’s was at this location with my friend Natana, way back during the college years. They have since opened a few more locations. One of which is in Saugus but I rarely go because I try to limit the fried goodies in my life. Which makes each occasion truly yummy.
This weekend, I completed a book and started a much anticipated sequel by Tahir Sabaa. I will be sure to write up some reviews for the Nook soon.
I just completed reading “Behold the Dreamer by Imbolo Mbue” for a publisher. It took them a little while to deliver the ARC (advanced reader’s copy) so I took the audiobook out while I waited from Overdrive. I will post a review about it today if time permits.
My book club met last night and although I missed it, they informed me of the next read, “The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi”. It has been on my TBR so it was a lovely surprise that they picked it. I love when that happens! I downloaded it today.
So I hope today you get an Overdrive account or a Hoopla account or just use Amazon and get yourself a good weekend read for your e-reader!