Label Finale

Back to Plan A.

I really thought I had talked myself into punching out these labels with a circle punch and layering them on a black scalloped circle. Then I realized the time drain would really be the twice-punching aspect and I don't have time for that now.

Brenda, I did try your idea of layering two scallops, slightly offset - and I like it, but I decided I need to take the simplest route right now. Thanks for the suggestion though, I'll definitely use it in the future sometime.

Then I sorted them by color.

Then I filed them in their proper drawer.

Some day I'll have to show you my entire drawer system. My workspace is too messy at the moment to fully appreciate the grandeur that is lots o' tiny drawers.

We had a rotating tower of these multi-drawer units at work that I've had my eye on for literally years. Back in the day it was filled with small computer parts in the service department. But as long as I've worked there (14 years) it was in storage! Not being used. I did ask about it years ago, but not since. Finally, my day came. We were consolidating our space last year so I asked if I could have it. Sure, was the answer if I disassembled it. I paid Simon to come in and do it for me.

I think it garnered me 23 of these units, all different configurations. I'm a true hoarder in every sense of the word when it comes to these things. One corner of our garage is filled with them. Steve and Simon think I'm totally ridiculous but I love these things more than words can describe. Mom, Dad and Gretchen will tell you, I've always loved little drawers. Always.

I'm not a well person, I know.

I spray painted one turquoise and use it for my jewelry box.

I spray painted two burgundy and used them in my workspace, but I eventually outgrew them. I knew it was time to go big or go home. So now I have two units, each with 60 drawers, supporting a shelf which holds the original two units. They hold all the punched leftovers and things I make in quantity on purpose (dragonflies, turtles, etc.)

It's definitely working as efficiently as I had envisioned - but unfortunately, I've all but blocked my window with the gorgeous view! I literally left myself a hole, about 10" x 10" where I can look outside. I'll re-do this set-up someday. In my free time.

I have given a couple of the drawer units away to other crafters. But only to people I've properly vetted, who I know will truly appreciate them. :-) But even I know I have more than I can use, so if any of my local readers would like one, email me and we'll make arrangements. After I approve your 500 word essay about why you deserve one and how you'll use it. And then of course, there's the home study. Hurry, before I change my mind. :-)

Anybody know of a good 12-step program for multi-drawer unit hoarders?