Organization 101: Inkssentials Craft Spinner
With all the fabulous new releases that will be available at CHA Summer (just a few short weeks away!), perhaps you are finding yourself a little bit stressed? "How can I possibly find room in my crafting space for even MORE amazing Ranger products?"
Never fear! We are here to help you organize your current stash of stuff to make room for all of the new goodies we'll be coming out with!
One way to organize your crafting products is to make use of vertical space. And to help you accomplish this, we strongly suggest using...
...the Inkssentials Craft Spinner!
With this handy-dandy organizer you can keep 8 of your Ink Blending Tools or Alcohol Ink Applicators close at hand, and nice and neat. You can even use Adirondack Paint Dabbers to color-code the handles so that you always use your red Ink Blending Tool on a red ink pad, etc. Never have a contaminated ink pad again!
But did you know that you can stack multiple Craft Spinners to save even more space on your work surface??
Our customer service department frequently receives calls from customers who want to know: "Why is there an extra piece in my Craft Spinner box?"
Don't throw it away! This piece is the key to stacking your Craft Spinners!
Check this out:
Unscrew the "Standard" topper on your Craft Spinner, and replace it with the extra rod:
Then take a second Craft Spinner and place it right on top! (Don't forget to replace the topper!)
Voila!
But why stop there? Why not have THREE tiers of craft tools?
Ta-da! Yep, you can even use the Craft Spinner to hold your Adirondack Paint Dabbers. But that's not all: try using your Craft Spinner to organize your Stickles, re-inkers, Alcohol Inks and more. The sky's the limit!
Well, ok, there is one limit that you should consider: we recommend going no higher than 3 tiers of spinners for stability's sake. But this is pretty cool, right? Think of all the space you just saved on your work surface by building upward!
And as an added bonus, you can even use the leftover toppers as fun embellishments on your craft projects:
Do you have a favorite tip for organizing your Ranger products? Do you use your Craft Spinner in an unusual way? Let us know in the comments!
pretty darn cool!! :)
Posted by: Judy Cartwright | July 12, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Looks really handy.
Posted by: Caroline | July 12, 2010 at 12:17 PM
Oh, I need like TWENTY of those spinners, and I love the idea of using the top for an embellishment {So Tim}. I just posted on my blog how I store my distress inks and foam pads: www.saracarns.blogspot.com
Thanks, Ranger!
Posted by: Sara Carns | July 12, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Well that is cool! I have one, but had no idea I could go up higher :)
Posted by: Kelly S | July 12, 2010 at 12:27 PM
OMG genius!!!
Posted by: Jenn Post | July 12, 2010 at 12:28 PM
●☆● ☆● ☆● ☆● FUN! I want one...NO, I want two. ●☆● ☆● ☆● ☆●
Posted by: Cindy W | July 12, 2010 at 12:28 PM
This is great, I don't have one of these but would love it!
Posted by: Carol Z | July 12, 2010 at 12:30 PM
This is fantastic!! I suck at organizing my ranger products. I have my inks in a metal bin thing sitting on my desk (well actually I use them so often - the inks are all over my desk) What a great way to organize things :)
Posted by: Lacey | July 12, 2010 at 12:32 PM
I love the vintagey look of the topper too...I need three for sure, probably more....I guess I can blame that on Tim and Ranger eh?? LOL
Posted by: scrapthat/dolly | July 12, 2010 at 12:33 PM
I have 2 of the spinners stacked like you showed. I don't know how I ever got along without it. I highly recommend them to everybody.
Posted by: Tona | July 12, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Great idea - something else for my birthday present list!!!
Posted by: Elaine | July 12, 2010 at 12:42 PM
Very cool product... Certainly is a must have. Love that you can stack higher.
Posted by: sharon d. | July 12, 2010 at 12:44 PM
I have this and LOVE it and you have given me ideas. I did not realize you could use it for dabbers. Very cool. I need more.
Posted by: Shirley | July 12, 2010 at 12:48 PM
Wow, I have a spinner but had NO IDEA that they could stack....very COOL!
Posted by: Jeannette | July 12, 2010 at 01:06 PM
Very Cool New Toy!
My tip is to keep everything in site so I don't forget what I have, so everything is in a seperate contatiner within reach.
Posted by: WENDY | July 12, 2010 at 01:11 PM
This is absolutely fabulous - this product must be fabulous because I can't find it anywhere - it's either sold out or they don't carry it!
Posted by: Erika M | July 12, 2010 at 01:20 PM
This a wonderful idea! I'd love to have one (or 2, or 3!) of them but is very dificult to buy it in Spain... Any way, someday it will be at home with me ;)
By noy I've a pretty box qith my distress ink and my adirondack inks and another box with claudine's mediums and sticky back canvas (I wish her paints so much but it's the same as the craft spinner)
Posted by: Bea Monforte | July 12, 2010 at 01:27 PM
Super cute and clever!!! Love it!
Posted by: Christy Q | July 12, 2010 at 01:52 PM
Oh Stop it!!!! I guess now you will show off all Ranger stinkin cute stuff and we will drool? lol Grace xoxo
Posted by: Grace | July 12, 2010 at 02:21 PM
I put a piece of velcro on the bottom of my distress inkpad and attach my blending foam to it so I always have the right blending foam with the right pad.
Posted by: Heidi G | July 12, 2010 at 03:17 PM
I have wanted one of those for awhile. Good to know that they are stackable. Goodness I have enough stuff to fill 3 tiers! ;)
Posted by: DeannaC | July 12, 2010 at 03:25 PM
how high can I make this totally cool thingy?
Posted by: Lindy | July 12, 2010 at 03:40 PM
Oops! Just found the answer above....then I'll just have to make more than one I guess.
Posted by: Lindy | July 12, 2010 at 03:41 PM
Really cool. I had no idea you could stack them!
Posted by: Anne T | July 12, 2010 at 03:48 PM
How awesome is this!!!
It would go perfectly with the 4 tiered black walnut stickle holder that DH made for me. I just love space savers!!!
Karen x
Posted by: Karen | July 12, 2010 at 04:04 PM