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Post by MichyM on Dec 5, 2022 23:48:01 GMT
Thanks! Altenew’s helpfully come prelabeled. I will admit to not really caring what manufacturer makes which item on items that I purchase once. Sometimes I'll label an embossing folder/stencil set/etc. but often I don't. I may kick myself down the line as my "collection" of accoutrement grow though  Paper (which I reorder) I do try and keep track of. I've made color samples on key-rings (and sorted by manufacturer) as I open any CS packages, or if I otherwise have the info. Back to your question though, I have my embossing folders tossed in their own bin. Their sizes vary enough (I have some that are 4.25x5.5, 6x6, 5x8) that it works for me, for now. I'd guess that I have between 15-20 folders. On the inside lid of the bin, I've taped the "recipe" for each manufacturer's folders in my Platinum6 since they also vary so much. I also have cut to size the various shims I use (layers of CS and/or chipboard) along with the die cut machines rubber pad and embossing plate and keep them in the bin as well. |
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Post by Shakti on Dec 6, 2022 2:07:47 GMT
Huh.
I don't actually have a die cutting machine yet. I mean, I put it on my Christmas list and sternly hinted at my husband when Scrapbook.com had their big die cut sale before Thanksgiving. And then a box from Scrapbook.com arrived addressed to him.
So, I have a die cutting machine, but I don't have it yet.
This means I hadn't even begun to think about things like sandwiches and shims for different brands of folders. Dang!
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Post by Linda on Dec 6, 2022 4:15:30 GMT
This means I hadn't even begun to think about things like sandwiches and shims for different brands of folders. Dang! if it helps, I've had a die cut machine for 10+ years and the only time I think about shims and different sandwiches is when the die or embossing folder doesn't produce the expected results. Otherwise I just happily go along using my standard sandwich (based on the instructions for the machine) Congratulations on your Christmas present to be - you'll have so much fun |
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Post by CardBoxer on Dec 6, 2022 15:36:19 GMT
Huh. I don't actually have a die cutting machine yet. I mean, I put it on my Christmas list and sternly hinted at my husband when Scrapbook.com had their big die cut sale before Thanksgiving. And then a box from Scrapbook.com arrived addressed to him. So, I have a die cutting machine, but I don't have it yet. This means I hadn't even begun to think about things like sandwiches and shims for different brands of folders. Dang! Congrats—almost—on your new machine! When I used a manual machine I put a sticky note inside folders that didn’t use a typical sandwich. There’s no standard for embossing folders so manufacturers make different thicknesses. (BTW, I did the same for dies, putting the note into die pockets.) With my electric die cutting machine the sandwich is always the same—one for folders (and one for dies), unless using unusual paper or for a couple deep 3D Tim Holtz folders. Ex: using thin mulberry paper with one of Tim’s folders took experimenting, so that sandwich and that the paper was misted is noted. MichyM I write the company and name on the folders because people used to occasionally ask what folder was used on a card. Or if it broke I might want to replace it. Sharpie on the back mostly. |
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Post by riversong1963 on Dec 7, 2022 0:05:33 GMT
This means I hadn't even begun to think about things like sandwiches and shims for different brands of folders. Dang! if it helps, I've had a die cut machine for 10+ years and the only time I think about shims and different sandwiches is when the die or embossing folder doesn't produce the expected results. Otherwise I just happily go along using my standard sandwich (based on the instructions for the machine) Congratulations on your Christmas present to be - you'll have so much fun I agree. It doesn't have to be difficult or complicated. With my Big Shot, the standard sandwich works 99% of the time. The only embossing folders that require a shim are the 3D folders. |
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Post by anaterra on Dec 10, 2022 17:06:00 GMT
Im barely starting my collection...but i know i will collect more... its who i am... lol But to start, i am doing the same as don... i have stamped every image i have so far... and i will cut all my dies as i get them... they are in the same binder... i also have a swatch of the stenciles that i own and a punch out of the punches... I just flip thru it and see what i have.. I also did a different binder with my sticker books... broke them apart n put 2 pages in a binder sleeve... i have a separate section of this binder that has all small words... i cut them off all sticker sheets and they are together in this sticker book... |
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Post by Shakti on Dec 11, 2022 21:03:14 GMT
On a related note, most recommendations I see talk about using magnet sheets to store dies. Almost everyone says to do this, most retailers have magnetic die store systems for sale, it seems unanimous...
...except for Jennifer McGuire, who seems to just toss her dies into an envelope/sleeve with a yardstick insert and be done with it.
Does ANYONE else do this?!
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Post by cmpeter on Dec 11, 2022 23:59:53 GMT
Most of my dies are tossed in a stamp pocket with a piece of heavy cardstock inside as a backer.
I only use magnetic sheets occasionally and for die sets with lots of little pieces. I find the magnetic sheets too heavy and/or pricey to use with every die set.
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Post by Shakti on Dec 12, 2022 22:57:50 GMT
Oh, this is kind of hilarious timing. Just watched Jennifer McGuire's crafty gift guide video...and she's using magentic sheets with some of her dies now.
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Post by pinklady on Dec 13, 2022 15:06:32 GMT
I use magnetic vent covers in some of my die storage. They are thin enough that I can cut whatever size I want easily but strong enough that the dies stick to them.
I mainly use them for nesting die sets. I cut a 2 inch wide strip and layer the dies on them. I also may use them on my shadow and word dies if there were more than 3 in the set because they tend to fall and bulk up the bottom of the pocket.
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Post by Shakti on Dec 14, 2022 14:53:18 GMT
I've heard of that method somewhere else as well, pinklady. I've also heard that you can get thin adhesive-backed magnetic sheets. If I can find those, I've thinking I could adhere a 2-inch or so wide strip onto the center of the cardstock inserts in my storage envelopes/sleeves.
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Post by angel97701 on Dec 18, 2022 3:57:31 GMT
Almost all of my dies, both stand alone and those matching stamp sets are mounted on either trimmed down packaging or original sheet with adhseive magnetic strips. Just enough to hold them in place, but not too heavy. Helps me NOT lose small dies from sets. The sets are in pocket pages in hanging folders so they are easy to flip through. The bottom photo in this collage, shows my system.  Stamp Organization by Neva Cole, on Flickr |
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Post by CardBoxer on Dec 18, 2022 11:25:51 GMT
On a related note, most recommendations I see talk about using magnet sheets to store dies. Almost everyone says to do this, most retailers have magnetic die store systems for sale, it seems unanimous... ...except for Jennifer McGuire, who seems to just toss her dies into an envelope/sleeve with a yardstick insert and be done with it. Does ANYONE else do this?! Sure, some well known and unknown card makers. Kristina Werner, Therese (Lost in Paper), others whose names escape me, teachers at my LSSes, cmpeter, me…🤪 I used to use magnetic sheets but dies don’t get damaged loose since they don’t have blades—some companies mail them loose. They added bulk and weight. I went from three main bins to two when I got rid of mag sheets. When finished using a set it felt too fiddly to place each die back in its spot. When needed, I dump dies into a little magnetic auto parts bowl. Exception: infinity sets and a couple sets with many similar small shapes. |
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Post by CardBoxer on Dec 18, 2022 11:32:22 GMT
Oh, this is kind of hilarious timing. Just watched Jennifer McGuire's crafty gift guide video...and she's using magentic sheets with some of her dies now. Yeah, she always has with a few types, like infinity and some sets with lots of little shapes. I noticed that when I was figuring out how to store my dies and basically following her system. But maybe she’s doing it more? |
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Post by Embri on Dec 29, 2022 23:17:32 GMT
I've heard of that method somewhere else as well, pinklady. I've also heard that you can get thin adhesive-backed magnetic sheets. If I can find those, I've thinking I could adhere a 2-inch or so wide strip onto the center of the cardstock inserts in my storage envelopes/sleeves. I used to be able to get sheets of adhesive magnet at the dollar store - supply chain issues I suspect since COVID have seen them out of stock, at least up here in Canada like many other things. If you have double sided permanent adhesive, you can add that to any magnet sheet to make your own sticky version.
I use direct magnetic sheet storage & 2x2 pockets for my dies in planner sized binders. Almost everyone else I've seen uses one of these methods - the magnet sheets/pieces in a pouch + bin, loose dies in a pouch + bin, binder with pockets, shallow clamshell photo bins/similar, or magnetic sheet mounted on a wall/door/cabinet/board.
What kind of storage you pick depends a lot on how many dies you have and what kind they are. Mostly coordinating with stamps? The near-universal pick is a magnet sheet/strip in the same pocket or package as the stamps. Big coverplate dies and other large elements? Perfectly happy in a basic pocket or pouch, or even loose in a bin. Layering die sets with a ridiculous number of teeny tiny "sneeze and you lose it" sized dies? You'd best be keeping those suckers on lockdown because otherwise they will find a way to escape! And fates help you trying to figure out which set this not quite round but somewhat circular die that makes a piece that could be a nose or eye or bauble goes with once it's loose.
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Post by Shakti on Dec 30, 2022 0:06:12 GMT
Thank you so much, Embri...I have suspected that layering die sets are not for me and you just convinced me for certain! |
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Post by Embri on Dec 30, 2022 1:55:22 GMT
Thank you so much, Embri ...I have suspected that layering die sets are not for me and you just convinced me for certain! Haha, well that's fair!~ They're not for everyone. I adore layering sets, the more bits and pieces the better. But it's an unpopular opinion and requires a great deal of patience and dexterity to work with all those tiny die cuts. Fiddly is my bread and butter.
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Post by Shakti on Dec 30, 2022 9:45:33 GMT
Meanwhile,at least twice in the last few months I’ve lost track of a small photopolymer stamp out of a set for long enough to contemplate contacting the manufacturer for a replacement. Both were found through a combination of turning the craft space upside down and retracing my actions.
Sadly I must conclude that Papertrey Ink’s gorgeous cedar waxwing is not for me.
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Post by Embri on Dec 30, 2022 10:21:50 GMT
Ugh, losing a piece of a set is the worst.
Worse, you know it's *somewhere*, but where? Thousands of pieces of cardstock and drawers and innumerable items it could have gotten stuck to, fallen under, or been caught between. So very frustrating.
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Post by Shakti on Dec 30, 2022 11:43:41 GMT
But at least they do stick to things!
I envision little lost dies becoming cat toys — briefly.
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Post by MichyM on May 16, 2023 21:11:16 GMT
First off, I need to stop buying. I am tired of spending time adding on to my supply storage I'd rather be creating. But if I don't know where it is, what good is that? Secondly, even after all the recommendations to use one of the apps for keeping track of items, I haven't. Yet. <Hangs head in shame.> Sooooo, I'm home today and have been working on organizing stencil sets, stamps, dies and all goes pretty well until I get to Pink Fresh, Taylored Expressions, and a couple others where there's a whole lot to their sets. For example: * With PF I have a set that is washi and the die. Nothing else. * I have a couple of sets that are BG stencil set, and die. No stamp. * If it has a coordinating stamp is currently in with stamps. I have a TE kit that has a red rubber BG stamp. Clear stamps. Set of red rubber sentiment stamps that are very specific to the kit. Set of 3 stencils. 2 sets of dies. And a stack of 12 preprinted sentiments for the inside of cards. Couple more of their sets that aren't as extensive. I'm wondering if it's best to just make a completely separate bin for PF stuff and TE stuff so that I'm not looking for it here, there, and everywhere. And forgetting that it also comes with XYZ (aka remember to look elsewhere for other components of the set). Everything else would be sorted by type of item. Do you do this? Organize some of your goodies by manufacturer and then some by type of item? Does it work for you? If not, why not? I think right now, they would be the only two manufacturers I'd do this with. Being that each company has it's own distinct style, that might make it wore workable too...? Anyhow, please talk with me again about how you store sets like these with lots of parts to them and thanks! ETA: omg did I ramble on! Clearly I needed a break from organizing 🙄 |
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Post by Shakti on May 16, 2023 22:33:52 GMT
Secondly, even after all the recommendations to use one of the apps for keeping track of items, I haven't. Yet. <Hangs head in shame.> . I downloaded Color My World and have yet to add one.single.thing. And now I'm pretty sure my free trial is up... For the dies with washi, can you put a small piece of the washi in with the die so you remember it? I do alphabetize my stamps/stencils/dies by mfr and name and I imagine that all those TE things have somewhat related names, so they'd probably end up at least somewhat close together. Each die probably coordinates most closely with either one of the stamp sets or one of the stencils, so I would tuck the dies in with the appropriate item and file as usual. The inside sentiments I would probably tuck in with the sentiment stamps. |
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Post by cmpeter on May 16, 2023 23:05:20 GMT
With sets, I still store the stamps with my stamps, the dies behind them and the stencils in their binder. But, I insert a small note that there is a matching XX in the XX bin/binder.
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Post by joblackford on May 16, 2023 23:28:42 GMT
I'm wondering if it's best to just make a completely separate bin for PF stuff and TE stuff so that I'm not looking for it here, there, and everywhere. And forgetting that it also comes with XYZ (aka remember to look elsewhere for other components of the set). Everything else would be sorted by type of item. I'd be inclined to make a special section for odd kits/bundles if you have the space. I leave myself notes, and I try to organize based on where I would look for an item first (not where it "should" ideally be). But I also don't think I have any odd bundles/sets like you described, only kits that have stamp + die + stencils. I like to keep kits together if they're almost always used together. |
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Paper (which I reorder) I do try and keep track of. I've made color samples on key-rings (and sorted by manufacturer) as I open any CS packages, or if I otherwise have the info.
