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Post by janamke on Jun 26, 2021 2:11:59 GMT
Hands down, this was THE best scrappy organization I’ve ever undertaken. I’m using my stamps 10x as often. I just finished a 4 page project life spread and used 11 different stamp sets. Yes ELEVEN.
If you’re on the fence, don’t hesitate. Totally worth it.
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Please help me out here, I need a stamp inventory. Some system so I can search for a word, or topic and see what fits my needs. This is for project life/scrapbook/mini album type scraping. I have dozens of stamps, think Ali Edwards, Studio Calico, Kerri Bradford, etc. A few days ago I was looking for a stamp, “Favorite Memory.” I knew I had one, or several. Took me 10 minutes of searching through my well organized stamps and I never found it.
I’m considering stamping all my stamps and categorizing them in a binder. I know Laura W has a method of pulling apart stamp sets into categories. I can’t do that. Just can’t.
I have a vacation coming up and this is exactly the kind of busy work project I love. The effort isn’t the problem. My biggest issue is how to reference the stamp to the image in the binder?
Anyone done something like this? Was it helpful?
UPDATED post below.
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Post by wendifful on Jun 26, 2021 2:35:18 GMT
I wrote out my method in this thread, my post is the second one. I use Evernote and I love it! Works well for me because of the search function. |
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jun 26, 2021 3:24:07 GMT
Tagging lasteve1 as I'm pretty sure she uses this type of system. I think she cross references hers with a number or label that is marked on the physical stamp set, and then noted next to each stamped image, so everything on stamp set no 1, would have a 1 next to it in your binder, even if those sentiments/images are spread across a dozen different categories. I also couldn't break my stamp sets apart to store them in categories but I have been wondering if something like this would help me or just be a pain in the butt to maintain. I don't have an especially large stamp collection, so I could easily pull out and review every stamp in under 10mins, but I still forget some of the phrases etc that are on my lesser used sets so I'll be interested to hear from others who use a similar system. |
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Post by pinklady on Jun 26, 2021 4:22:26 GMT
I use Evernote. I LOVE it. The free version storage allotment resets every month. I watched this video to get started.
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Post by janamke on Jun 26, 2021 4:46:17 GMT
Tagging lasteve1 as I'm pretty sure she uses this type of system. I think she cross references hers with a number or label that is marked on the physical stamp set, and then noted next to each stamped image, so everything on stamp set no 1, would have a 1 next to it in your binder, even if those sentiments/images are spread across a dozen different categories. I also couldn't break my stamp sets apart to store them in categories but I have been wondering if something like this would help me or just be a pain in the butt to maintain. I don't have an especially large stamp collection, so I could easily pull out and review every stamp in under 10mins, but I still forget some of the phrases etc that are on my lesser used sets so I'll be interested to hear from others who use a similar system. Thank you thank you!! I just read through the thread. As nice as Ever Note sounds I think I need legal_lady’s approach. I’m visual and want to see what I have. And I often do not have my phone or laptop nearby. |
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Post by lasteve1 on Jun 26, 2021 12:56:28 GMT
Yes Chinagirl828 that’s exactly what I do! janamke I have a quick walk-through of my system on my Instagram story highlights, my Instagram is @lindalovescreating. I’m also happy to answer any questions about my system! Each stamp has a label that is somewhat of a code, typically a couple letters for brand (but some others, like all alpha stamps use ALPHA instead of brand), then a number so I can continue to add to the set. Also a symbol for the size, for example 6x8 stamps get an ! The stamps are stored with others with the same letter code in numerical order. So, for example if a code says “!AE03” I would know that’s my third 6x8 Ali Edward’s stamp in my stash and know right where to find it. I label the stamp sets themselves by typing the code and cutting it out in a small rectangle and adhering it to the back of the set with clear tape. My stories show my binder and the categories I use, but generally when I get a new stamp set I add a label and then stamp each individual stamp on the relevant categories. I will admit it is time consuming, but it’s a mindless TV watching activity and helps me use my stamps and find what I want so quickly! Let me know if you have any questions I didn’t answer and I will try to help! |
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Post by MARIBETHR on Jun 26, 2021 15:20:44 GMT
I have some cataloging pages for a binder system. If you are interested in using these let me know.  |
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Post by Really Red on Jun 26, 2021 17:00:49 GMT
Please help me out here, I need a stamp inventory. Some system so I can search for a word, or topic and see what fits my needs. This is for project life/scrapbook/mini album type scraping. I have dozens of stamps, think Ali Edwards, Studio Calico, Kerri Bradford, etc. A few days ago I was looking for a stamp, “Favorite Memory.” I knew I had one, or several. Took me 10 minutes of searching through my well organized stamps and I never found it. I’m considering stamping all my stamps and categorizing them in a binder. I know Laura W has a method of pulling apart stamp sets into categories. I can’t do that. Just can’t. I have a vacation coming up and this is exactly the kind of busy work project I love. The effort isn’t the problem. My biggest issue is how to reference the stamp to the image in the binder? Anyone done something like this? Was it helpful? I can't help you, but I want to know where you live and if it's anywhere near me  . Your vacation and you organize!! Love that! |
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Post by Ryann on Jun 26, 2021 18:02:04 GMT
I would not stamp all my stamps to create an index/inventory. That seems like an incredible amount of work! I would create something digitally where you could add images and keywords/tags that are searchable. Something on your phone and computer. There are organizing apps that would allow for this. Good luck with whatever you decide! 😀
ETA: I’ve used the app Sortly for this (ink pads).
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Post by jediannie on Jun 26, 2021 18:03:33 GMT
There's a new app I'm going to try. It's called Color My Life and it's specifically for organizing craft supplies. I've used Evernote in the past but didn't keep up with it like I wanted to so I want to try Color My Life and see if it works for me. I can link some YouTube videos of stampers who have used it if you like. |
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Post by peasquared on Jun 26, 2021 18:08:16 GMT
I use Color My Life, too. It takes time to get them all in, but worth it. I've stopped myself from buying a few duplicates by having the app.  |
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Post by janamke on Jun 26, 2021 23:42:04 GMT
Please help me out here, I need a stamp inventory. Some system so I can search for a word, or topic and see what fits my needs. This is for project life/scrapbook/mini album type scraping. I have dozens of stamps, think Ali Edwards, Studio Calico, Kerri Bradford, etc. A few days ago I was looking for a stamp, “Favorite Memory.” I knew I had one, or several. Took me 10 minutes of searching through my well organized stamps and I never found it. I’m considering stamping all my stamps and categorizing them in a binder. I know Laura W has a method of pulling apart stamp sets into categories. I can’t do that. Just can’t. I have a vacation coming up and this is exactly the kind of busy work project I love. The effort isn’t the problem. My biggest issue is how to reference the stamp to the image in the binder? Anyone done something like this? Was it helpful? I can't help you, but I want to know where you live and if it's anywhere near me . Your vacation and you organize!! Love that! Ha ha!! I’m in Minnesota and vacation in Wisconsin. Family cabin on a lake. A combination of hating the sun and being a major introvert helps. I’ll work on this a few hours a day. It’s like therapy for me. I took a look at a couple of the digital programs and I just don’t think they are for me. I bought paper today and had the copy center cut it down to 6x8 size to fit a binder I have. I’m excited to do this. |
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Post by mom on Jun 27, 2021 2:47:23 GMT
Yes Chinagirl828 that’s exactly what I do! janamke I have a quick walk-through of my system on my Instagram story highlights, my Instagram is @lindalovescreating. I’m also happy to answer any questions about my system! Each stamp has a label that is somewhat of a code, typically a couple letters for brand (but some others, like all alpha stamps use ALPHA instead of brand), then a number so I can continue to add to the set. Also a symbol for the size, for example 6x8 stamps get an ! The stamps are stored with others with the same letter code in numerical order. So, for example if a code says “!AE03” I would know that’s my third 6x8 Ali Edward’s stamp in my stash and know right where to find it. I label the stamp sets themselves by typing the code and cutting it out in a small rectangle and adhering it to the back of the set with clear tape. My stories show my binder and the categories I use, but generally when I get a new stamp set I add a label and then stamp each individual stamp on the relevant categories. I will admit it is time consuming, but it’s a mindless TV watching activity and helps me use my stamps and find what I want so quickly! Let me know if you have any questions I didn’t answer and I will try to help! I have a question - if a stamp would fit multiple categories do you stamp it and put it in multiple groups? Or just pick one and do that one? |
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Post by lasteve1 on Jun 27, 2021 13:05:01 GMT
Yes Chinagirl828 that’s exactly what I do! janamke I have a quick walk-through of my system on my Instagram story highlights, my Instagram is @lindalovescreating. I’m also happy to answer any questions about my system! Each stamp has a label that is somewhat of a code, typically a couple letters for brand (but some others, like all alpha stamps use ALPHA instead of brand), then a number so I can continue to add to the set. Also a symbol for the size, for example 6x8 stamps get an ! The stamps are stored with others with the same letter code in numerical order. So, for example if a code says “!AE03” I would know that’s my third 6x8 Ali Edward’s stamp in my stash and know right where to find it. I label the stamp sets themselves by typing the code and cutting it out in a small rectangle and adhering it to the back of the set with clear tape. My stories show my binder and the categories I use, but generally when I get a new stamp set I add a label and then stamp each individual stamp on the relevant categories. I will admit it is time consuming, but it’s a mindless TV watching activity and helps me use my stamps and find what I want so quickly! Let me know if you have any questions I didn’t answer and I will try to help! I have a question - if a stamp would fit multiple categories do you stamp it and put it in multiple groups? Or just pick one and do that one? I stamp it multiple times. I try to think of what would I use vs. the literal meaning of the stamp and will add it to every category that makes sense for me. There are also some stamps on sets that I know I’ll never use and those don’t get added to any categories. |
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Post by Really Red on Jun 28, 2021 16:02:04 GMT
I can't help you, but I want to know where you live and if it's anywhere near me . Your vacation and you organize!! Love that! Ha ha!! I’m in Minnesota and vacation in Wisconsin. Family cabin on a lake. A combination of hating the sun and being a major introvert helps. I’ll work on this a few hours a day. It’s like therapy for me. I took a look at a couple of the digital programs and I just don’t think they are for me. I bought paper today and had the copy center cut it down to 6x8 size to fit a binder I have. I’m excited to do this. I am seriously excited for you as well. I love organization. When everything is in its spot, I am so happy. |
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Post by Ryann on Jun 28, 2021 19:08:01 GMT
There's a new app I'm going to try. It's called Color My Life and it's specifically for organizing craft supplies. I've used Evernote in the past but didn't keep up with it like I wanted to so I want to try Color My Life and see if it works for me. I can link some YouTube videos of stampers who have used it if you like. I just started using Color My Life thanks to your post. I really like it so far! |
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Post by don on Jun 29, 2021 5:22:03 GMT
Please help me out here, I need a stamp inventory. Some system so I can search for a word, or topic and see what fits my needs. This is for project life/scrapbook/mini album type scraping. I have dozens of stamps, think Ali Edwards, Studio Calico, Kerri Bradford, etc. A few days ago I was looking for a stamp, “Favorite Memory.” I knew I had one, or several. Took me 10 minutes of searching through my well organized stamps and I never found it. I’m considering stamping all my stamps and categorizing them in a binder. I know Laura W has a method of pulling apart stamp sets into categories. I can’t do that. Just can’t. I have a vacation coming up and this is exactly the kind of busy work project I love. The effort isn’t the problem. My biggest issue is how to reference the stamp to the image in the binder? Anyone done something like this? Was it helpful? I am doing this project right now. I bought 100 of the cases similar to the ones StampinUp uses, I made all the paper panels to put in the sleeves. I have stamped all the sleeves, and placed the stamps inside the cases, and numbered the cases 1 to 100. That part is now all done. Now I need to go thru and stamp on 8½X11 paper each and every stamp. I have a notebook and 22oz paper and 4 or 5 sets of dividers. I will stamp each image in as many categories as required for each one. I have Asian woman in costume, it will fit in People and Asian. I don't know how many topics I will end up with until I am done. Each stamped image will have a number by it so I can find the stamp. It will much simpler to look thru the book to find the stamp I need, than to go thru all 100 cases. |
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Post by scrappinheather on Jun 29, 2021 13:59:01 GMT
I use color my life and love it. I use the stamp inventory page with tags for everything. Then if I see card ideas I like with a set, I screenshot them and save them under the name of that set. That way I always have inspiration I like.
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Post by MARIBETHR on Jun 29, 2021 14:52:51 GMT
I am doing this project right now. I bought 100 of the cases similar to the ones StampinUp uses, I made all the paper panels to put in the sleeves. I have stamped all the sleeves, and placed the stamps inside the cases, and numbered the cases 1 to 100. That part is now all done. Now I need to go thru and stamp on 8½X11 paper each and every stamp. I have a notebook and 22oz paper and 4 or 5 sets of dividers. I will stamp each image in as many categories as required for each one. I have Asian woman in costume, it will fit in People and Asian. I don't know how many topics I will end up with until I am done. Each stamped image will have a number by it so I can find the stamp. It will much simpler to look thru the book to find the stamp I need, than to go thru all 100 cases. That is basically my prosses as well. It does take a while, but I find I am using my stamps much more often and effectively. |
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Post by janamke on Jul 14, 2021 14:52:58 GMT
So I’m about 75% done with stamping all of my stamps onto 6x8 paper for inventory purposes. Some thoughts:
It takes MUCH longer to do this than I originally estimated it would. Hours of time.
My fingers are constantly stained black.
Those tiny stamp sets from Studio Calico may be the death of me.
Lawn Fawn stamp shammy is the best thing ever.
That said, I absolutely do not regret this project. I can very clearly see the kinds of stamps I no longer need to buy. I have tons of ideas for layouts and projects just from stamping, now I know what I have. It’s going to be awesome…when I finish.
Linda has been so great and encouraging through this!
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Post by scrapcat on Jul 14, 2021 15:16:39 GMT
You go girl! ha. I think whatever makes your life easier is worth the time. I felt this way about my color swatching of inks... some ppl didn't see the point, but I reach for that binder all the time.
I think I want to do this with stamps I use just for scrapbooking. I don't really need it for card sentiments, I can find what I want that way. But I think I would maybe use more if I was reminded about what I have... I feel like this could be a watch tv and stamp activity.
Would love to hear how you categorized them and how you handle things that apply to multiple categories?
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Post by janamke on Jul 14, 2021 15:43:35 GMT
You go girl! ha. I think whatever makes your life easier is worth the time. I felt this way about my color swatching of inks... some ppl didn't see the point, but I reach for that binder all the time. I think I want to do this with stamps I use just for scrapbooking. I don't really need it for card sentiments, I can find what I want that way. But I think I would maybe use more if I was reminded about what I have... I feel like this could be a watch tv and stamp activity. Would love to hear how you categorized them and how you handle things that apply to multiple categories? I am not doing card sentiments either. This is strictly PL and scrapbooking. I started with Linda’s categories, quickly looked through my stamps and adjusted. I think I’ve had to add one category since starting this, so her list is pretty comprehensive. If a stamp fits in multiple categories, I stamp it in both. |
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Post by Ryann on Jul 14, 2021 16:18:12 GMT
That's awesome that you found something that works for you!  |
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Post by mom on Jul 14, 2021 19:27:36 GMT
Please help me out here, I need a stamp inventory. Some system so I can search for a word, or topic and see what fits my needs. This is for project life/scrapbook/mini album type scraping. I have dozens of stamps, think Ali Edwards, Studio Calico, Kerri Bradford, etc. A few days ago I was looking for a stamp, “Favorite Memory.” I knew I had one, or several. Took me 10 minutes of searching through my well organized stamps and I never found it. I’m considering stamping all my stamps and categorizing them in a binder. I know Laura W has a method of pulling apart stamp sets into categories. I can’t do that. Just can’t. I have a vacation coming up and this is exactly the kind of busy work project I love. The effort isn’t the problem. My biggest issue is how to reference the stamp to the image in the binder? Anyone done something like this? Was it helpful? UPDATED post below. What 6x8 notebook did you use? Like an 6x8 album? Or ? |
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Post by janamke on Jul 15, 2021 3:27:46 GMT
Please help me out here, I need a stamp inventory. Some system so I can search for a word, or topic and see what fits my needs. This is for project life/scrapbook/mini album type scraping. I have dozens of stamps, think Ali Edwards, Studio Calico, Kerri Bradford, etc. A few days ago I was looking for a stamp, “Favorite Memory.” I knew I had one, or several. Took me 10 minutes of searching through my well organized stamps and I never found it. I’m considering stamping all my stamps and categorizing them in a binder. I know Laura W has a method of pulling apart stamp sets into categories. I can’t do that. Just can’t. I have a vacation coming up and this is exactly the kind of busy work project I love. The effort isn’t the problem. My biggest issue is how to reference the stamp to the image in the binder? Anyone done something like this? Was it helpful? UPDATED post below. What 6x8 notebook did you use? Like an 6x8 album? Or ? Yep, a 6x8 binder from AE or SC I had lying around. In retrospect I should have just used an 8.5x11 binder like the rest of my inspiration binders. Ah well. |
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Post by kiavonne on Jul 15, 2021 8:32:53 GMT
Please help me out here, I need a stamp inventory. Some system so I can search for a word, or topic and see what fits my needs. This is for project life/scrapbook/mini album type scraping. I have dozens of stamps, think Ali Edwards, Studio Calico, Kerri Bradford, etc. A few days ago I was looking for a stamp, “Favorite Memory.” I knew I had one, or several. Took me 10 minutes of searching through my well organized stamps and I never found it. I’m considering stamping all my stamps and categorizing them in a binder. I know Laura W has a method of pulling apart stamp sets into categories. I can’t do that. Just can’t. I have a vacation coming up and this is exactly the kind of busy work project I love. The effort isn’t the problem. My biggest issue is how to reference the stamp to the image in the binder? Anyone done something like this? Was it helpful? I am doing this project right now. I bought 100 of the cases similar to the ones StampinUp uses, I made all the paper panels to put in the sleeves. I have stamped all the sleeves, and placed the stamps inside the cases, and numbered the cases 1 to 100. That part is now all done. Now I need to go thru and stamp on 8½X11 paper each and every stamp. I have a notebook and 22oz paper and 4 or 5 sets of dividers. I will stamp each image in as many categories as required for each one. I have Asian woman in costume, it will fit in People and Asian. I don't know how many topics I will end up with until I am done. Each stamped image will have a number by it so I can find the stamp. It will much simpler to look thru the book to find the stamp I need, than to go thru all 100 cases. May I ask where you got the cases? |
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Post by tealpaperowl on Jul 15, 2021 13:34:51 GMT
I have all of mine stamped out, by categories into binders. Its the same categories I keep them in, in their tubs. I love this method, its been at least a year now. I just go to my binders and can see every image I have. I've found I use my stamps more often too.
Now it's easy, when I buy a new stamp I stamp it before I put it away. It took a few weeks to get it started since I had 100's of sets to stamp, but I enjoyed it!
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Post by Skellinton on Jul 15, 2021 15:29:49 GMT
I am totally going to do this. It will be a perfect evening project. I usually work on puzzles or something while watching tv with my husband as I get too antsy just sitting, this will be perfect.
I need to figure out my categories first, going to check out the links you all suggested for ideas.
Thanks for starting this thread and updating, I am excited to get to work.
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Post by janamke on Jul 15, 2021 16:08:09 GMT
I am totally going to do this. It will be a perfect evening project. I usually work on puzzles or something while watching tv with my husband as I get too antsy just sitting, this will be perfect. I need to figure out my categories first, going to check out the links you all suggested for ideas. Thanks for starting this thread and updating, I am excited to get to work. You bet! I took a screen shot of Linda’s categories and then tweaked it. I’m happy to share my list of it helps, just shoot me a dm. |
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Post by Skellinton on Jul 15, 2021 16:25:21 GMT
I am totally going to do this. It will be a perfect evening project. I usually work on puzzles or something while watching tv with my husband as I get too antsy just sitting, this will be perfect. I need to figure out my categories first, going to check out the links you all suggested for ideas. Thanks for starting this thread and updating, I am excited to get to work. You bet! I took a screen shot of Linda’s categories and then tweaked it. I’m happy to share my list of it helps, just shoot me a dm. Pming now! Ty! |
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