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I have always enjoyed being crafty. I remember getting really excited about stickers and fun stationary when I was little. Well its good to know that some things in life never change!

I was introduced to scrapbooking in 2005 and have been hooked ever since. My love of crafting has branched out to include DIY, projects, gardening, baking, and canning. I hope to share my projects here.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Retractable Gypsy Stylus holder

Hello all! I just wanted to share my idea for keeping track of my Gypsy stylus. I am constantly setting it down and then it gets buried on my craft table, or I just plain forget where I put it. I have tried to use bracelets and wrist straps with my stylus, but I find that having a stylus dangling from my wrist while I am trying to craft is just a tad annoying.


Here it is:



My husband had one of these retractable ID reels for his work ID, and I thought it would be great to use for my stylus.
I picked up this package of reels from Staples office supply.


I used some pliers to open up the V-ring that was attached to the ID badge holder.


I added a jump ring to my stylus, hooked it through the V-ring, and then reattached it to the badge reel.


Here it is all attached


I decorated it using a 1" circle of Bazzil Bling paper, and a 1" Font 1 Shift J on page 47 from my new Cricut Everyday cartridge. I used some Shimmer Mist to give my Monogram some sparkle, and then finished off my reel with some mini gems and ribbon.


Here is a close up of the back. It has a clip on it. I just hook it to my collar or pocket.

Here is a picture of it pulled out some. The reel has a 33-inch cord, plenty of line to comfortably reach my Gypsy. I just have to remember not to let it fly back into place, or I may be hitting myself in the face with my stylus! LOL

Have a Great and Crafty Day!
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9 comments:

  1. MissieFebruary 20, 2011 8:32 PM

    you rock

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  2. Jennifer StutzmanFebruary 21, 2011 1:49 AM

    oh my goodness! This is awesome!! I want one. Do you think my work would mind if I blinged out the hospital logo that is on my id badge? LOL :) I am always loosing my stylus too!

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  3. Jennifer StutzmanFebruary 21, 2011 5:28 AM

    Jan I was wondering if you could tell me how you added the tabs at the top of your blog???

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  4. Josie0602February 21, 2011 5:40 AM

    What a wonderful and inventive idea!!

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  5. Josie0602February 21, 2011 5:43 AM

    I also would love to know how you added the tabs to your blog.

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  6. Hoo's Crafty!February 21, 2011 8:11 AM

    I love this!!! I do have to say, I busted right out laughing with the image of the stylus wacking you. hahhaha!!

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  7. JanFebruary 21, 2011 12:38 PM

    Thanks for all the great comments Ladies.

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  8. JanFebruary 21, 2011 12:46 PM

    Jennifer - It lookis like you figured out how to add the tabs!

    Josie0602- Look under the posting tab on your dashboard. The "tabs" on the top of my blog are pages. You can add pages to your blog.

    Hope this helps.

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  9. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 12:57 PM

    What a great idea! It came out so cute too :) Heck, my desk is such a mess I actually can't find my huge ATG gun sometimes. *LOL*

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