Again, my inspiration comes from Jennifer's video and Fridge Binz is just great. But I'm searching for the counterpart because of the price tag.
At the end, this is what I found (also from local Daiso store):
This bin (they are just $2 each!) is 6x6x8"(height) and just perfect to fit my clear/cling stamp, which are stored in the Avery Elle pocket. I like that there's a flap so to keep my stamp from dust getting in, and at the same time allow easy access. The plastic is sturdy. And price-wise, it's regular $9 for a bag of 25 which can often be found on discount in Joann.com.
I transferred all my Papertrey Ink stamp into the Avery Elle pocket. It can hold one DVD size stamp or two of the smaller $5 set as I put them in horizontally. I also put the corresponding die in the same pocket too.
Besides the Daiso bin, I keep most of the other stamps in the IKEA KASSETT Box with lid. It just fits perfect for my Billy bookcase.
I haven't label them yet but I will soon. It takes a bit of "energy" to assemble them (I bought 8 altogether). But I do like it fits perfect in my bookcase and also stores the Avery Elle pocket well. The only down side is that I can't flip through the collection easily but I may add an extra shelf in between. That way I can just pull out the box and flip through the collection easily.
Wooden Stamp
I found this 3-drawer unit from Sterilite great for wooden stamp.

The drawers are shallow and it can hold 2 layers of wooden stamps. If you put just 1 layer it provides better visibility.
Another choice would be the IKEA Alex drawer.
Also quite shallow and I have seen others using this to store wooden stamp (or ink pad). Since I got the plastic drawer long time ago I do not want to get rid of it and get another one.
In summary...
Fridge binz is still my first choice for storing cling/clear stamp but I just can't justify the total cost of the bin (I need 7 in total) be greater than my 3 new bookshelves. Now with the bin and boxes that I found, the total cost is about $40 (which I found more reasonable). I know there may not be a Daiso or IKEA around you, but try to shop in the local dollar store, you may have some surprises! Do remember to bring a measuring tape and keep track of the dimension. That's all I have for stamp storage for now, hope you find it helpful. Until next time. :)
2 comments:
Very neat and nice Petti!!
Love Daiso and Yokoyaya!! I bought those same Daiso bins for my dies - I keep them in clear Memorex cd cases made of sturdy plastic. They are awesome!
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