5 Days to an Organized Crafty Stash 2018 – Stamps
Wrangling your inks and coloring mediums is a rather daunting task — we hope our introduction to organization didn’t overwhelm you! It’s a process that can take some time…just know you can always come back here for more ideas as you work your way through your space.
Let’s jump into day two of our series: stamps. This may seem like a straightforward topic but with so many different types, sizes, and themes, things can get a bit more complicated. If you’re ready to tackle your MFT stamps, the first thing you need to do is immediately download our label files — fast, easy, and critical to labeling your stash. The next step is determining how you’d like to categorize them — by theme, manufacturer, a simple alphabetization…so many options! It may take some trial and error to determine which system is most intuitive to your process. You’ll see a significant overlap in how are team manages their stamps and Die-namics. With so many coordinating dies, it just makes sense to keep them together!
Shall we take a peek at some of the ways our team manages their stamps?
Julie’s stamps are meticulously labeled and neatly collected within the ubiquitous clear storage bins that have become an essential tool in the crafting universe (Thanks, Jennifer McGuire!) Our line of clear storage pockets feature different sizes to accommodate a variety of stamp sets — you can see how the top flap tucks neatly inside to protect and contain the stamps and dies within. Crisp dividers separate designer sets while labels on each pocket list the contents (particularly helpful when storing a stamp set and Die-namics that complement each other but don’t share a common name.) Julie’s inserts feature the stamp images as well as provide the stability that keeps the enclosure sturdy no matter the contents.
Debbie’s storage is similar to Julie’s with a couple of notable differences. She’s incorporated color and pattern with her divider tabs and to her paper inserts, she’s also added the release date for each set. It’s a great quick reference tool. Printing our monthly shopping lists (find them all HERE) allows you to track and cross-reference your stash as well. You wouldn’t want to inadvertently purchase a set twice, right? I’m sure none of us has ever done that
Melania’s system is simple but effective. In addition to dropping her stamps and Die-namics into the same pocket, with a simple white insert to divide them, she also notates the number of dies in the set — what a great way to quickly determine if you’ve safely stowed your dies.
While some of us like to be able to see our stash out in the open, Inge has hers categorized and allocated to labeled boxes. That neat row of clean white boxes is so inviting!
If you have a handful of sets you’d like to keep front and center, take a cue from Vika and employ some hanging clips to display your favorites.
A simple white basket is Keeway’s preferred method of displaying her collection of background stamps. Use pockets to label them or, if you’d rather store them without pockets just add your label to the back of the stamp. Keeping them out in the open encourages you to dig through them to find just the right pattern for your next project.
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