Hi, Connie here with an organizing tool idea using the Self-Laminating Pouches/Cards Small. The small size pouches worked great for a Swatch Book to organize my Archival Inks.
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Swatch Book Supplies
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Depending on the inks you want to swatch (or another medium) you will need a list of the inks. I went to Ranger Ink and printed out the ink charts.
They are sized to fit the laminating pouches and they make it easy!!! You will also need the Self-Laminating Pouches/Card Small (one package, 10 pouches), which will do 40 inks – 2 on each side). Also needed is the Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2″.
Make a Swatch Book
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- Supplies as outlined in the above paragraph. You will also need 10 rectangle pieces of cardstock size 2 1/4″ X 3 1/2″.
- Print Ink Charts and stamp each ink in the space on the chart. Side note ~you don’t need to print the charts, just stamp directly on the precut cardstock and hand label each ink color.
- Cut out the inked squares and lay them out in a pattern of two each.
- Using the Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2″ adhere to the precut cardstock. Do each inked squares adhering two to the front and two to the back of the precut cardstock.
Creating the Swatch Book Pages
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- The completed look of a laminated card.
- Open the Self-Laminating Pouch and lay the stamped card, in the middle, of the pouch. Peel back the release paper.
- As you peel back the release paper, hold the card in place.
- Continue to press down and pull the release paper off. Rub with hand or soft cloth to continue to seal the card. Do each card this way.
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Punch holes in the cards and add an O Ring or ribbon. Below are the completed cards laminated and ready to be used!
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Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials Needed
HomeHobby by 3L®
Self-Laminating Pouches cards/small
Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2″
Other:
White Cardstock, Stamps: Darkroom Door, and Ribbon or O-Rings
Save It to Pinterest!
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