For The Love Of Numbers
Tags:
It's no secret that I like using numbers in my memory keeping projects. They are a simple, graphic accent that's not just cool-looking but can also be meaningful: as a date, the number of people in your family, the number of reasons you love someone, etc. There's a million different ways to use numbers to tell your story and a million different products out there featuring numbers. Here are a few recent favorites:
(1) 7 GYPSIES NUMERO STAMPS| This is likely one of the best collections of number stamps available right now based on the sheer number and variety that comes with this set. Back in the day this set was sold as a rub on - I'm so glad they decided to make stamps out of this design.
(2) ECHO PARK METROPOLITAN DOTS AND STRIPES CARDSTOCK STICKERS | The circle stickers are what caught my eye on this collection of both alphas and numbers.
(3) A DATE WITH ALI FROM TECHNIQUE TUESDAY| I just emailed Technique Tuesday to have them send this set to me - for some reason I don't have it here. Love that 2011 - could definitely be using that in Project Life.
(4) THE GIRLS PAPERIE JUBILEE FABRIC BRADS | Yes, please. Not sure how I missed these before. Get them while you can as this brand is not creating any new products.
(5) TIM HOLTZ/STAMPER'S ANONYMOUS ODDS AND ENDS STAMPS| What I loved about this one is that it's numbers wrapped in little theme packages including Halloween, Christmas, Valentines, a calendar and a couple generic number ticket stamps. Totally versatile.
Comments
Sign in or sign up to comment.
37 comments
I have the 7 Gypsies one, ordered it from scrapbook.com and am using it alot in my little girl's journal. It has undated days of the week pages and is super flexible. Am liking those there. Although I must say that I finally purchased one of your stamp sets (May Real Life) and was floored by how clean the image was, especially for clear stamps. Had stayed away b/c I like the rubber stamp image better but now I am hooked. Can't wait to see June's!
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
It seems like I'm always in the process of reorganizing and rearranging my supplies (trying to build a better mousetrap mentality :) ) and I do not like my acrylic stamp storage I'm using now. I would love to find the perfect solution for stamp storage. I have so many I buy repeats because I don't remember what I have. And I love number stamps so much! :)
Replies
Kelly,
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll have to try this, it may just work for me!
Thought I'd chime in ... I use empty CD cases. You just pull out the (usually black) plastic insert, and it's a really nice, compact way to store them. And, of course, there are plenty of great ways to store CD cases. It's been working for me for more than five years.
Sign in or sign up to reply.
About the only thing I think of with numbers is the date (usually the year). That's why I was always out of 1s and 9s and now 2s and 0s!!!! I've got to get on the bandwagon and try different ways to use numbers!! :-)
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
do you use ink pads for stamping?
Replies
Yes, of course. I most often grab inks from Jenni Bowlin, Tim Holtz, or chalk inks.
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Thanks Ali. There can never be too many numbers out there!
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Thanks for the links! I love the 7Gypsies one!
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
I have a numbers Layout Magazine so I am into numbers. Thanks for the links.
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
LOVE all the numbers!
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.