crafting question

guitarstikibars Posted: Oct 01, 2013 04:21 PM

crafting question

for those of you who have already started DIYing ...

i am holding off because i'm worried about making things too early. i'm worried as the months go on and things are sitting around, they will start to look mangy, or the paper will fade or get brittle, etc. i'm probably overreacting, but it seems like it would be too early for me to start making anything.

if you are quite a few months out and have already DIY-ed, how are you storing your projects? there is so much i want to get a jump on, but i'm worried about having to redo my work.

Kroedel87 Posted: Oct 01, 2013 05:02 PM

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I am in the same predicament!! I want to set up my flip flop basket but I'm worried the tags will age. For the few things I HAVE gotten already, I bought HUGE ziplock bags, like 3 feet square on amazon to store stuff up air tight.

I'm probably going to wait until the spring to assemble everything, just to be safe

meejack1110 Posted: Oct 01, 2013 06:05 PM

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I store everything in a dark closet and make sure there is no humidity. Also with paper products I use premium paper which is Acid Free so it's color is preserved and will not fade/yellow. I think aside from keeping out humidity and light you're pretty safe with doing crafts in advanced.

MrsDtoBe Posted: Oct 01, 2013 06:44 PM

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I haven't started DIYing anything yet for that reason. I'll probably wait until I'm 2-3 months away. Anything I have purchased already in terms of paper products is in a plastic case so it doesn't get damaged.

kim24 Posted: Oct 01, 2013 07:51 PM

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exactly why i haven't started yet! i am soo excited to but im going to wait. maybe for those cold winter days ?!

cets1290 Posted: Oct 01, 2013 08:05 PM

crafting question - Long Island Weddings

I printed and cut everything for my invites, and I'm slowly starting to put together all of the pocketfolds. If you buy good quality paper products, it won't fade.. especially in that short of an amount of time. I could see a few years, but not a few months. If you started now, you would be fine!

guitarstikibars Posted: Oct 01, 2013 08:13 PM

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thanks ladies!! i've been slowly gathering supplies, but i do think i will hold off a bit on assembling, just to be safe.

CortneyAndKevin Posted: Oct 01, 2013 10:08 PM

crafting question - Long Island Weddings

i did my cry packs and bubbles already! all in plastic containers.

guitarstikibars Posted: Oct 01, 2013 10:22 PM

Re: crafting question

Posted by CortneyAndKevin

i did my cry packs and bubbles already! all in plastic containers.

i REALLLLYYYYY want to make my cry packs! i'm waiting on my ribbon.

joannlynch Posted: Oct 02, 2013 08:58 AM

crafting question - Long Island Weddings

I'm working on my DIY invites now. And I'm collecting whatever catches my eye at Michael's on sale. I want to take my time on the projects, and I'm really enjoying being crafty so far!