STAMPS

Because stamps can be anywhere from super thin (single clear stamps) to somewhat bulky (wood-mounted rubber stamps), I use two different storage solutions.

Wood-Mounted Rubber Stamps and Sets

For my bigger clear sets and all of my wood-mounted rubber sets, I use large file folder boxes, which I organize by stamp type.

Filing System

I have a stamp box (the black boxes shown in the picture below) for each of the following themes:

* Alphabets

* Backgrounds

* Holiday

* Images

* Sentiments

* I also have a box marked "Supplies" for my stamping accessories (ink, watercolor pencils, blender pens, embossing powder, etc.).

Cost breakdown: (6 magazine boxes @ $15/pack of two) = $45

Clear Stamps and Singles

For smaller stamps and single wood-mounted stamps I buy that don't go in a larger set, I use basic shoe boxes, which I dress up using wrapping paper, stickers and handmade paper labels.

Cost breakdown: free (old shoe boxes) + $3 (wrapping paper) = $3

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June 2009