Hello Bloggers,
I am at my wits end and I know that someone out there in blog land can help me. I need good stamp storage. Now I know that some do the cd case thing and most of my stamps sets are simply too big for this. I know some do little books but again some of my sets are large and I would like to be able to house them all in one spot. Like a quick shot and see them in a blink as inspiration hits. It must be sturdy and it has to be able to be left out. I need to see it or I won't use it.
Right now I have them in the packaging they came in,placed in clear sheets and it is a nightmare. They fall out, the pages are not sturdy enough to hold them up. The binder is overflowing- a good thing huh? LOL I will be painting my studio a bright, warm color. Doing some decor changes and would like more organization in place. For not being a naturally organized soul I am doing very well I might add. But since attempting organization I do know that I feel better and a lot less stress over not be able to find items until the project is completed.
So please give me your tips and hits for storage. Ribbon is another one, I have too many spools to count and need to be able to fit all of them into one tub.
Thanks so much. Hope to have a card for you tomorrow. I am off to bed now.
My stamps "live" in a 3-drawer storage cart I got at Wal-Mart (one of the pretty large ones). I can't see them at a glance, but I have the categories written on the drawers to that I know where to start looking. Also, because I am so visual, I have the images in a notebook (actually a 3-up photo album so I can just slip them in the sleeves). That way I can flip through my binder and see them without the bulk and hassle of literally flipping through them. Hopefully that will help in some way!
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ReplyDeleteI just store mine in a drawer in my desk. In thier original packaging. I haven't had too much porblems with them staying together. If they come in a CD case..then they stay in that. :)
Thanks Haley. I might have to try that. What I have isn't working at all. The images in a binder is a very good idea.
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Thank you Heather for helping a chick out. I sometimes forget which stamps I have and most of the time use the stamp for the inspiration for my piece. That is why I need to have them out, although a drawer at this point would be better then what I am using.
ReplyDeleteThis is a tough one for me. I have a 4-inchbinder with sheet protectors and then a plastic container that I file them in. I've wondered if a very small diameter curtain rod or rowel and those clip-it clips would work in a closet space. I'm looking for suggestions too.
ReplyDeleteI have some towel racks from Ikea, but I am sure any will do. I use "S" hooks and hook them up. I keep them in the original packaging. I have to see it to use it, so I keep them out in the open.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your help Janelle. It is a very tough one for me. That is a good idea though. I will post it when it is done.
ReplyDeleteTracy,
ReplyDeleteI am the same way. Have to see it, I think I will look at the hardware store for some options.
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