Quick tip: Add color labels to your ink blending tools!

[@carolestrawn8755]

Love me a CZ video to start my day. Thanks for the ideas.

[@czdesign]

Any time!

[@AllieinCali]

That little stinker Tim Holtz knows some slick marketing techniques! For a minute, I was almost convinced I needed one tool per color---but gotta go with your idea and have a tool per color family. I did buy some extra domed toppers just in case I get a little crazy. Great idea on the die cutting! I need those uniform circles.

[@sueweddell9143]

Excellent idea! 👍🏻

[@czdesign]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@marciaharris108]

Great idea! I am so glad that I have a circle paper punch too.

[@karenmunson6894]

Lol you crack me up. Thanks for the tips and love your humor. Have a great day!

[@czdesign]

Thanks for watching!

[@mariahunt7767]

THANK YOU!!! Finally! I have been trying to figure out how to stick the label AND how to organize them!

[@czdesign]

I added the link for that organizer insert. I forgot to put it in my list of supplies!

[@juliehulver461]

Love this short format! Great tip...I’ve been meaning to label my tools.

[@czdesign]

Go for it!

[@lauradimitriadis4371]

But it was so much more fun watching you make the circles and take out any frustrations by smashing those homemade labels on.

[@teresasanner-fecto3690]

So happy for the quickie! You're so full of it... tips that is! 😉

[@czdesign]

Lol!

[@Ladycrafty6]

Hello Cathy! Great ideas for organizing!!😍

[@cwac4465]

Just beginning to set mine up 😊. Thanks!

[@czdesign]

Have fun!

[@gingerpayne7310]

Great tip!!

[@Charliemmh921]

Cathy another tip is to laminate a piece of card stock to put under your holder so you can wipe it clean of excess ink if you want to go a step further you can add labels on the laminated piece to put the tools back in the correct slot I would also suggest you indicate what tools have oxide and which are not. I just organized my blending tools and couldn’t tell them apart on the end of the tools I didn’t want to contaminate one type of ink with the other so I wound up getting rid of the sponges and starting with new ones as I added labels to the top of my tools. Thanks for the tips and sharing your creative talents. Take care.

[@czdesign]

Great tips!

[@sherris5289]

Great tip, TFS.

[@czdesign]

Thanks for watching!

[@tonyaluckyh1005]

Such a great tip, thank you

[@czdesign]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kjdryzl]

Oh nice! Laminate your carstock underneath so there’s no chance it will bleed thru. Love that idea.

[@czdesign]

Great tip!

[@sallyyotz3995]

Great tip Cathy!!! Thanks!!

[@jennifermitchell9282]

Perfect I am currently organizing my craft/laundry room! I will do this!

[@doracruz5474]

Thank you…this answered one of my questions

[@czdesign]

Glad I could help!

[@jeannieherrera7888]

Thank you for your tips. Just starting to use foam tools. This is wonderful info. Your videos have helped me with my craft space. 💕

[@czdesign]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patticallihan8515]

Awesome Cathy. Thank you for sharing.❤️🥰🥰

[@Malmo117]

Thanks for the tip! I am in midst of trying to figure out how to mark my many different ink applicators.

[@kathybost1879]

I have the same set up for my oxides, I put some glossy accents on the top of the dot( I used my small circle punch) I also used a sharpie to write the color on the tool - I have one for every color.

[@czdesign]

Smart!

[@jerryclark9418]

Good idea....Thanks!

[@Cards4Cancer]

This is really exciting to see. I so wish at least one of the the people I totally fan girl over, Cathy, Kristina, Jennifer would show us how to store just the round sponges. I would love to have tools for each, but my budget is as disabled as I am. 💞

[@Cards4Cancer]

Oh and Gina K, can't forget her

[@czdesign]

I kept my old foams, the flat ones, tucked underneath each Distress Ink cube, the small ones! But these new foams won't quite squeeze in! I have seen folks use coin pocket pages, too! To pop a foam into for each color and then label the pockets!

[@Cards4Cancer]

Thanks Cathy, that sounds reasonable

[@sandras.3560]

Id make doublesided stickersheet under the paper. Mask it and get a big lot onto one sheet. Anyway, I use two woodenhandles round and two rectangeled. The foam is stored right under the inkpad with the right color. I see no need for a huge pile of wooden handles. Sometimes less is more 🤓

[@K.Taylor56]

Nothing like a CZ morning giggle... the disclaimer had me snorting!

[@czdesign]

I mean, they are all purpose, but you know!

[@K.Taylor56]

@@czdesign agreed! It’s amazing how much it gets used for!

[@stamperssecret5379]

Oh, yay! CZ is here to liven up this evening. Lol

[@dianneochoa8392]

Great tip!

[@czdesign]

Thanks for watching!

[@clut0527]

I am so torn... do I get more brushes or do go with the rounded foam's???? Love the organizer idea, Thanks for sharing.

[@czdesign]

I would decide based on if brushes are working for you, you probably don't need foams!

[@clut0527]

@@czdesign I feel like I have more control with the brushes and the fact that they have little tiny ones for those small areas. Thanks! You are the best.

[@stampingmichelle]

You could use glue dots to stick circles on. Be a lot faster

[@czdesign]

I would have, but i only had big ones!

[@czdesign]

(meaning the thick 3D ones! lol!)

[@CardsbyMaaike]

I use one tool per colour family, sometimes another for the lightest shades. so red, pink, blue etc. whjat I did some time ago is coloring the wooden bit with alcohol inks. you can see them on my instagram if you're curious

[@onestopapothecaryshop]

Tim Holtz has these labels available in all the distress colors that you can print out and label your blending tools. Plus they have the color name on them.☺️

[@czdesign]

Yes! I share them at the end of the video! lol.

[@onestopapothecaryshop]

Oops sorry Cathy I cut out a little early on this one-lol. Love your videos. You have such a fun personality. Keep up the fabulous work🥰

[@rebeccabrown3898]

Cathy, where did you find the organizer for your blending tools? Thank you for the printable chart!

[@czdesign]

Grid Storage System | Grid Drawer Organizer | Stamp-n-Storage --- ldli.co/e/gm11qy I forgot to link it!

[@Lifeisbeautifulngrand]

Hey Kathy, Was wondering if the grid system fits in your Alex drawers. I have the same Alex model and I was just curious.. Thanks for the information!

[@czdesign]

Yes it does! I did not put it in there, but it says that it does right on the description on the website!

[@sharilyndecker1806]

Where did you get the grid box for your blending tools? and the white cupboard with slide out shelves? They look like a nice set.

[@czdesign]

• Grid Storage System | Grid Drawer Organizer | Stamp-n-Storage from ldli.co/e/gm11qy. I forgot to make it so there is the link. The cupboard was custom-made for me. I talk about it in my craft room tour video that is linked in a card above in the video!

[@margueritepeaden3445]

You could glue cardboard to the bottom of your organizer so if you want to move it, it’s moveable. Neat tip. Think I’d actually prefer your way to the printed one because things don’t always print the correct color.

[@michelegourd5742]

I need to do that!!!

[@corinarazo1404]

Great "tipsy" video!

[@stephenkropf2087]

“If this tables a rockin’ don’t come a knockin’ “ literally laughed out loud

[@czdesign]

You know, Stephen, I have to find ways to keep it fun! lol!

[@sallyyotz3995]

I did too Stephen!! LOL I love Cathy's sense of humor.

[@mariahunt7767]

Two more thing... 1. Could you use adhesive paper and punch out instead of tape, or is it not sticky enough? 2. Is there a link for the storage organizer without a bottom? That has been my biggest battle is finding the perfect solution to storing my mini blending foam handles.

[@czdesign]

Yep, you totally could use adhesive paper. I just don't have any! And the link for the organizer is below in the info box!

[@mariahunt7767]

THANK YOU!!!!! 🤗

[@lisastevens3822]

Perfect!

[@paulaquick5171]

Cathy, what’s the difference between oxides and distressed oxides. When do I use which?

[@czdesign]

Distress oxide's are more of a pigment ink. They have a creamier consistency and formula. Regular distress inks are water-based inks!

[@susansmith989]

I would like to find the cubicle box you are using to store my blenders. I am having no luck. Would you shae where you got yours? Thank you.

[@gorschtown]

Really feelin’ those domes huh?

[@czdesign]

I am. I could never blend with the flat foams, so I gave up trying.

[@shraddhatefft7619]

Can you link the Tim holtz swatch sheet? I’m having a hard time finding it! Thanks!

[@czdesign]

Yep! It's linked in the description box! Below the clip!

[@ThankfulNanaDiane]

You could also do this on sticker paper, if you have it. I have sticker paper, but not the tools- or the inks, for that matter! Guess I don’t need to swatch them! 😂😂😂

[@czdesign]

Yes! Great idea!

[@stamperssecret5379]

Oh, darn. I missed my chance

[@KathleenMc73]

Anyone see the irony of Cathy labelling a blender for purples?

[@czdesign]

Hahaha!

[@roxanneklinger3828]

Awesome !

[@melkuz]

Tough to find one I hadn’t watched.

[@nurseratchet8566]

I belive I have spent more time deciding which of the various tools I am going to use for the Oxides than using any of them🤣

[@TheMemoryTravelerWithSparkles]

I wish all companies would offer these to buy, instead of taking time for organizing. I want to craft & find things-not organize.

[@czdesign]

I did include the link for the Ranger printable labels! It's in the info box below the video!

[@TheMemoryTravelerWithSparkles]

PS.....I love your videos!

[@TheMemoryTravelerWithSparkles]

@@czdesign that does move us along. Your tip is very helpful.