Thanks Nicki ... love all the ideas! When I'm using original packaging, I will use packing tape down both sides to keep it from splitting - I also trim off the top of the bag, to the paper & that way, I don't have to keep opening the bottom of the bag!
Hey Nicki when the adhesive starts to not be as sticky just add some runner tape on it. Works fine, I do the same if the die set is just a few larger dies I just leave in the sticky backing and have even just make it for some dies that I got at yard sales that didn't have any.
Great ideas for sure. I use magnets also but like another companies folders...Picket Fence. I like your IKEA containers..I may get some of those. Thank you, thank you!!
Hi Nicky. I use the same storage system including the Marietta magnets. I am a former store owner and addicted papercrafter so multiply the products you showed by 10 or 20 for my stash. I have several large cabinets with drawers built specifically to fit the Avery Elle pouches. I keep unrelated stencils in a binder and embossing folders by company. Thx for a great video. FYI: Jennifer McGuire has a video about the Brother labeler that shows how to eliminate that gap between labels. I do my labels on the computer because it’s faster and cheaper. Thx again.
Nicki - I'm an organization freak and you just put my system to shame!! haha! Thank you so much for this. I LOVED it! And yep - the cost of magnetic sheets has killed me! Oh, and I store my stencils in a notebook (unless they are part of a set - then I store them with the die/stamps).
Thank you so much! I need to organize my craft area and it seems overwhelming. I have things all over (although limited to a 7’ x 5’ space). It’s the stamps/dies/embossing sets that are driving me crazy. I know I need to take EVERYTHING out and figure out what goes with what, but again, it makes my head hurt. This might be just what I need to get started.
I'm already doing many of the same things that you demonstrated in this great video. I too got really tired of the high cost of magnetic sheets. I've pretty much dispensed with them, in favor of stashing my really tiny dies into small ziplock plastic baggies (3 1/2" x 2"), then back into the original packaging. Tim Holtz/Sizzix make his Colorize die sets which might contain 20+ dies, many of them really small. I stash whatever dies will fit into the tiny plastic baggie and figure that the dies that won't fit into the tiny baggie are large enough for me to find, should they escape from the original packaging. (That's my logic anyway, and I'm sticking to it! LOL) BTW, I'm sooooo jealous that you have an actual ROOM for crafting. Thanks for the video!
I use a similar system, but I am wondering how you know/remember what you have. If you want a balloon die, how do you know where to find one without going through all the envelopes.
Hey! I may be different than others on this because I use almost every single item that comes into my craft room before putting it away and I think that helps. I also purge regularly so that I’m keeping things I really love. So right now, I could tell you exactly where balloon stamps etc are. I do tend to keep my florals together since those can kind of run together. I keep each company together organized by size right now. I know lots of people have databases of their supplies but I have felt like that is a lot of work. I also find it inspiring looking through my stamps so don’t mind searching a bit if looking for something specific.
Well looks nice but if you use the ikea shelf inserts and clear storage bins, then keep your stamps/dies lengthwise you can store twice as much. Much more efficient. I probably have as much or more stored in a 8 space Kallax and all very visible and easily accessible
Hello All! I somewhat use this same method. But what I struggle with is, because I have a gazillion stamps/dies, etc., I find that I have a hartd time finding the one I want. Or, sometimes my sister will come over to play and she will ask me for any butterfly stamps. Well, I'm sure I have a lot, but where exactly. All of this to say, do any of you store by subject matter instead of Company who made it? And if so, does it seem to work better for you. I'm just not sure if I should mix different companies together??? And don't even mention using a computer storage app...I'm way too deep and too old to basically start over! ;). Thank you all and especially Nicki for posting this video.
Hi! Thanks for watching today. I store everything by company for a couple reasons - 1. Generally, for my work as a card maker, I need to keep a card to one company. 2. Companies tend to have products that are made to work together. Sometimes, I mix and match the stamps from different places like sentiments but not often. I don’t use any type of database because to me, it’s too much work for what I am going to get out of it. I think that using a color code system like Altenew’s on your labels may help you find sets. You could even make your own key to your color selections. I also make sure to purge things I don’t use so that I have less to keep up with.
Hi, I am actually a hobby watercolour painter who loves stamps and die cuts. I add die cuts and stamps to paintings to make cards for my family and friends. I store my stamps and dies by category. I have 4 photo storage containers that each have 10 or more individual plastic cases inside. I cut a card to fit the container and stamp any new stamps I add onto this sheet so that I can see it through the transparent cases. I label each individual box. ( e.g Christmas, floral, grunge, sentiments ) For my dies I use a similar system. I cut each new die out of card and then glue them in a book that I have labeled to match. It is easy then to flip through the book to find the die that might add texture to my card. For the stacking dies that I have added magnet strips to the inside of my cupboard door and attached the sets. They are easy to access and replace. Hope that gives you another possibility. 😊
Yes, wasn’t able to get a slide to pop up but linked the Altenew video in description that explains in description. Here’s the 🔗 ruclips.net/video/3lAprSOcZXc/видео.htmlsi=p2vIwaWmfeqEST4J
Thanks Nicki ... love all the ideas! When I'm using original packaging, I will use packing tape down both sides to keep it from splitting - I also trim off the top of the bag, to the paper & that way, I don't have to keep opening the bottom of the bag!
That’s a great idea. Opening the bottom of the bag can be annoying for sure. 😊
I love all your ideas…thank you!💖
Thanks so much!💕
You always have great ideas and tips!
Thank you!
Hey Nicki when the adhesive starts to not be as sticky just add some runner tape on it. Works fine, I do the same if the die set is just a few larger dies I just leave in the sticky backing and have even just make it for some dies that I got at yard sales that didn't have any.
Good to know! Thank you!💕
All very pertinent information. Much appreciated.
You are welcome! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for your tips as well as those in comments.
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Great storage ideas!!❤
Thanks!😊
Thanks for sharing! I love using the AveryElle pouches.
Me too!
Great ideas for sure. I use magnets also but like another companies folders...Picket Fence. I like your IKEA containers..I may get some of those. Thank you, thank you!!
You are very welcome!
Hi Nicky. I use the same storage system including the Marietta magnets. I am a former store owner and addicted papercrafter so multiply the products you showed by 10 or 20 for my stash. I have several large cabinets with drawers built specifically to fit the Avery Elle pouches. I keep unrelated stencils in a binder and embossing folders by company. Thx for a great video. FYI: Jennifer McGuire has a video about the Brother labeler that shows how to eliminate that gap between labels. I do my labels on the computer because it’s faster and cheaper. Thx again.
Thank you! Great to know! 😊
Thank you for the great ideas!
You are so welcome, Arlene!!😊😊🥰🥰
Nicki - I'm an organization freak and you just put my system to shame!! haha! Thank you so much for this. I LOVED it! And yep - the cost of magnetic sheets has killed me! Oh, and I store my stencils in a notebook (unless they are part of a set - then I store them with the die/stamps).
What a compliment! Thank you. Great to know how you are storing stencils! 🥰🫶
Thank you so much! I need to organize my craft area and it seems overwhelming. I have things all over (although limited to a 7’ x 5’ space). It’s the stamps/dies/embossing sets that are driving me crazy. I know I need to take EVERYTHING out and figure out what goes with what, but again, it makes my head hurt. This might be just what I need to get started.
Oh good! So glad you liked the video. For me, I feel so much more creative if I get things put away
I'm already doing many of the same things that you demonstrated in this great video. I too got really tired of the high cost of magnetic sheets. I've pretty much dispensed with them, in favor of stashing my really tiny dies into small ziplock plastic baggies (3 1/2" x 2"), then back into the original packaging. Tim Holtz/Sizzix make his Colorize die sets which might contain 20+ dies, many of them really small. I stash whatever dies will fit into the tiny plastic baggie and figure that the dies that won't fit into the tiny baggie are large enough for me to find, should they escape from the original packaging. (That's my logic anyway, and I'm sticking to it! LOL)
BTW, I'm sooooo jealous that you have an actual ROOM for crafting. Thanks for the video!
You are welcome. Love hearing how you store dies! Thanks for watching 🥰💕🫶
You can use Goo Gone or UnDu remove the stickiness from the back of dies rather than using powder to reduce sticky.
Thank you for the suggestion. The powder works great and isn’t greasy so have just stuck with that so far.
I use a similar system, but I am wondering how you know/remember what you have. If you want a balloon die, how do you know where to find one without going through all the envelopes.
Hey! I may be different than others on this because I use almost every single item that comes into my craft room before putting it away and I think that helps. I also purge regularly so that I’m keeping things I really love. So right now, I could tell you exactly where balloon stamps etc are. I do tend to keep my florals together since those can kind of run together. I keep each company together organized by size right now. I know lots of people have databases of their supplies but I have felt like that is a lot of work. I also find it inspiring looking through my stamps so don’t mind searching a bit if looking for something specific.
Well looks nice but if you use the ikea shelf inserts and clear storage bins, then keep your stamps/dies lengthwise you can store twice as much. Much more efficient. I probably have as much or more stored in a 8 space Kallax and all very visible and easily accessible
Good ideas. 💕
Hello All! I somewhat use this same method. But what I struggle with is, because I have a gazillion stamps/dies, etc., I find that I have a hartd time finding the one I want. Or, sometimes my sister will come over to play and she will ask me for any butterfly stamps. Well, I'm sure I have a lot, but where exactly. All of this to say, do any of you store by subject matter instead of Company who made it? And if so, does it seem to work better for you. I'm just not sure if I should mix different companies together??? And don't even mention using a computer storage app...I'm way too deep and too old to basically start over! ;). Thank you all and especially Nicki for posting this video.
Hi! Thanks for watching today. I store everything by company for a couple reasons - 1. Generally, for my work as a card maker, I need to keep a card to one company. 2. Companies tend to have products that are made to work together. Sometimes, I mix and match the stamps from different places like sentiments but not often.
I don’t use any type of database because to me, it’s too much work for what I am going to get out of it. I think that using a color code system like Altenew’s on your labels may help you find sets. You could even make your own key to your color selections.
I also make sure to purge things I don’t use so that I have less to keep up with.
Hi, I am actually a hobby watercolour painter who loves stamps and die cuts. I add die cuts and stamps to paintings to make cards for my family and friends. I store my stamps and dies by category. I have 4 photo storage containers that each have 10 or more individual plastic cases inside. I cut a card to fit the container and stamp any new stamps I add onto this sheet so that I can see it through the transparent cases. I label each individual box. ( e.g Christmas, floral, grunge, sentiments ) For my dies I use a similar system. I cut each new die out of card and then glue them in a book that I have labeled to match. It is easy then to flip through the book to find the die that might add texture to my card. For the stacking dies that I have added magnet strips to the inside of my cupboard door and attached the sets. They are easy to access and replace. Hope that gives you another possibility. 😊
@melindawebb9098 thanks so much for these ideas 💕
nice, but where is the meaning of the colored flags ?
Yes, wasn’t able to get a slide to pop up but linked the Altenew video in description that explains in description. Here’s the 🔗 ruclips.net/video/3lAprSOcZXc/видео.htmlsi=p2vIwaWmfeqEST4J