Priority Mail Goes Green

This Recycle Project has been a favorite of mine for some time now.
Posted by Nicole Wozniak of Lumpy Page Designs Blog, for a tutorial on the former Scrap Galaxy forum.
Now known as We Scrap.com.

For those of you who have visited my blog before I am sure you have seen this.
But, in my opinion it bares repeating ... just in case there are some of you out there that have never seen this project before.

A new Altered Vertical Paper Holder I created last night.

Really a great recycling project for those of you who subscribe to Kit clubs.
This project is created using a Priority box I received in the mail.
Following the tutorial by Nicole. (Tutorial Link at the end of post)





I will use this holder for my Green & Blue card stock.

Close up of Buckle created with Utee ,alcohol Ink and Rubber Stamp.

Here are a few older Storage Containers I have made, just to give you an idea of how they may be altered to suit your need and space.

August has been flying right by and only a week left of Deanne's Going Green Challenges.

Stop by and try out one of her many Green projects posted for a chance to win a set of Stamps she is generously offering.

Tutorial for Altered Vertical Paper Storage Box.

Again thanks for stopping by and hope you have found some inspiration here to Craft your Trash. : )

Drop Spine Box

Something about a Drop Spine Box has always caught my attention.

So many possibilities for its use and the fact that it stores on a shelf like a book is one of my favorite traits about it.

Easy instructions for this type of box may be found at Craft TV Weekly.

In the video they used a kit to construct the box...you can do the same by following the measurements that are given and your own supplies to fashion this box.

I found a layout Sketch I thought would work with my box and scaled it back to fit my cover.

Nicole Wozniak's creative ideas and projects may be found on her Blog at

Lumpy Page Designs .

Nicole is a designer for Tilano Fresco Products as well...very creative lady.

While you are there...check out Nicole's generous freebie Digital Scrapbook Kit.

Can't wait to get started with this kit!

This box will hold a mini album I am working on.

"Waste not Want not"

My favorite new storage is .......cigar boxes...since I can get them free from my work...it makes it even better.
I like to use these for storing those little things that I just can not seem to find a home for.
They add a little color and storage to my bookcase shelf.
Here are a few I have done...with many more to come ..sitting unfinished in my storage closet :).

If you stop by your local Liquor or Cigar shop ...you can ask if they have any they are going to toss...most dealers of cigars like to remove them from their original boxes and store in humidors.
It never hurts to try...if not free ...I am sure they will only cost pennies :)

A little tip for you....the Packaging Basic Grey Ribbons come in can be opened and cut to size they fit perfect in the boxes and will keep your small spools of Ribbon from being tossed about.
It is also a great way to use of some of your leftover scraps of paper!!
My Motto is "Waste not Want not"