JRock
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Jan 2, 2019 13:53:33 GMT
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Post by JRock on Feb 21, 2022 14:28:12 GMT
Avery Elle is the name I hear/read most often, but so many brands have their own version of stamp/die pockets available now. I have several from Studio Calico and they are very nice and sturdy but definitely a more expensive option. I would like to transition storage of all my stamps/dies over to one system and not sure if I should stick with what I have or consider it a sunk cost and go for a cheaper option. My collection of stuff isn't particularly large but still, money is money.
Are they all very similar or are the SC ones somehow worth the additional cost?
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Post by riversong1963 on Feb 21, 2022 15:52:30 GMT
I bought mine on Amazon, and I think they're just as good as the "name" brands. Some companies' pockets are more clear than others, but I'm not bothered by that. The ones I bought are very clear, but I can't remember the brand name. The order was placed so long ago that it isn't in my history.
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Post by refugeepea on Feb 21, 2022 17:45:12 GMT
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Post by cmpeter on Feb 21, 2022 18:19:26 GMT
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FurryP
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Post by FurryP on Feb 21, 2022 19:30:02 GMT
Personally I don't think the SC ones are worth the extra price. We all know they over-price right off the bat. The pockets are nice, but I'd rather spend the money on crafty stuff or other needed storage stuff.
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Post by tealpaperowl on Feb 21, 2022 20:14:15 GMT
I use the basic bags from Amazon. I put a piece of white cardstock in it, stamps in the front and dies on a magnet in the back of the pouch. I am a heavy user and have never had one rip.
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 23, 2022 4:23:28 GMT
I have Avery Elle and Check Out Store pockets and they are similar, but AE is more clear. I love the Check Out Store 12.5 x 12.5 envelopes for storing large sets of stickers and ephemera. |
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Post by Basket1lady on Feb 25, 2022 19:54:41 GMT
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Post by joblackford on Feb 26, 2022 4:55:18 GMT
are the SC ones somehow worth the additional cost? I wouldn't trust SC to have them for the long term or when you need them. I don't know if they're overpriced, I haven't used them, but SC has such a reputation for abandoning or irregularly restocking products... |
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malo
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Sept 26, 2021 12:18:38 GMT
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Post by malo on Feb 26, 2022 7:05:08 GMT
I live the Ali Edwards pockets
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 26, 2022 15:41:05 GMT
I was watching a YouTube video the other day and the lady took apart one of those really inexpensive photo holder books that hold photos back to back in kind of a flip style. Think Dollar Tree. She cut it apart and had a great solution for stamp storage.
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scrappinwithoutpeas
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Feb 27, 2022 2:06:23 GMT
I was watching a YouTube video the other day and the lady took apart one of those really inexpensive photo holder books that hold photos back to back in kind of a flip style. Think Dollar Tree. She cut it apart and had a great solution for stamp storage. I saw this too ( LINK), and thought it was a really good and inexpensive storage solution. I actually had one of those empty photo books in my stash of stuff to give to the thrift store, so I pulled it out and tried this with it. It worked great! I had already converted my stamp storage to use 3-ring binders a few months ago, but I used this photo book pocket hack for a few stamp sets I bought right after I had organized the others (the new ones hadn't made it into my binders yet). |
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 27, 2022 2:50:33 GMT
I was watching a YouTube video the other day and the lady took apart one of those really inexpensive photo holder books that hold photos back to back in kind of a flip style. Think Dollar Tree. She cut it apart and had a great solution for stamp storage. I saw this too ( LINK), and thought it was a really good and inexpensive storage solution. I actually had one of those empty photo books in my stash of stuff to give to the thrift store, so I pulled it out and tried this with it. It worked great! I had already converted my stamp storage to use 3-ring binders a few months ago, but I used this photo book pocket hack for a few stamp sets I bought right after I had organized the others (the new ones hadn't made it into my binders yet). That's it! I thought it was perfect for anyone who didn't want to spend more than a few bucks (or $1) for organizing. I used to keep all of my titles that were 4 x 6 or smaller in these pockets years ago and put them on a Clip It Up. |
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