artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Jan 21, 2023 17:03:46 GMT
The enamel dot thread made me think about this.
When I buy enamel dots I throw the packaging away. It is easier to see my colors on the clear backing and the packaging takes up too much room.
When I buy diecuts I transfer them into a sandwich-sized ziplock bag and then, if the diecuts are shown on the back of the packaging, I cut that part off and throw it in with the diecuts. I can't stand having to open the little packaging bags every time. I like the ziplock bag because I can stir around in it and find what I want without having to take everything out.
Thickers stay in the packaging but I slit it down the side and keep the bottom closed. It is so much easier to get them out and put them back. Thankfully only the really, really old ones are falling off the backing- those I have to get out the old fashion way.
I'm just really lazy about putting things back, so anything I can do to make cleanup faster and easier, I do.
So do you keep things in their packaging, or take them out and store them another way?
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Post by scrappyrabbit on Jan 21, 2023 17:20:38 GMT
For smaller embellishments, I like to group things together by theme. So I have a ziploc bag of wedding stickers/ephemera, camping/outdoors, travel, wine/beverages, baby, beach/summer. I usually take them out of the packaging for that, unless I’m worried about something getting ruined. If it doesn’t fit a theme I already have, I’ll keep it in the packaging.
I also like to throw away packaging as I go. So I might combine a few sticker sheets into one, if it’s the same theme.
Those tall 6x12 sticker sheets, I never keep the plastic it’s wrapped in.
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msupea
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Post by msupea on Jan 21, 2023 17:21:50 GMT
I’ve started taking things out of packages. Freeing up space.
Enamel dots - out
Thickers - in
Ephemera - currently sorting - out
I’m having a serious internal debate about adhesive backed chipboard on a sheet - separate and sort or store upright to flip through.
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Jan 21, 2023 17:32:54 GMT
I keep items in their packages. I cut the top off of stickers, thickers, letter sticker packs, and chipboard packs that are embedded in the chipboard and you pop out.
Other packages stay closed so I don't loose pieces of die cuts.
My embellishments go into containers that are for Halloween/Fall, Christmas/Winter, Dd, Ds, and then enamel dots have their own. I have the photo Iris containers for smaller items and then Sterilite containers those go in as well as longer items.
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paget
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Post by paget on Jan 21, 2023 17:44:46 GMT
I like packaging on for the most part to try and keep little bits and pieces together.
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Post by Linda on Jan 21, 2023 18:26:14 GMT
Mine is usually in packaging until I start using it and then it's typically out because I can't stand trying to get it BACK in the package
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Shakti
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Post by Shakti on Jan 21, 2023 20:35:13 GMT
I store everything out of its packaging. I've started saving the stick-seal bags, especially the ones that are approximately card-sized. I love that Jennifer McGuire buys special bags for her finished cards, but I think I get close to the same effect by cutting off the sticky strip from the flap and using the ones I save. They stay closed well enough without it.
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Post by melanieg on Jan 21, 2023 20:41:58 GMT
I store it in the original packaging. Im that weirdo  |
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Post by infochick on Jan 21, 2023 21:03:36 GMT
Mostly out. It may stay in the packaging until I start using it, but eventually it gets consolidated and I keep like with like. I keep my collections/page kits in zip top bags so all the bits are contained that way.
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jan 21, 2023 23:56:05 GMT
I keep my thickers and similar in their original packaging, and use the seal on the bottom to take them in and out. I store my thickers on their side and I'm always worried I'd put them away cut side down if I cut the sides open, although I like the idea as it seems so much easier to get things out.
Things like enamel dots or rub ons, or anything else that is likely to get lost/damaged I keep in their packaging. Everything else stays in packaging until I've used it a few times, then it gets separated out into individual pieces and stored in with the rest of my stash.
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Post by scrapcat on Jan 22, 2023 0:18:22 GMT
It depends on item, but prob store in packaging more often.
To avoid the annoying packaging, I either trim off the sticky edge and keep the flap for closure. Or for flatter things like sticker sheets, I trim a sliver of the plastic package at the top. This way the adhered bottom stays closed and I can slip sheet out the top easier.
I fought with packaging for many years until I figured out these two methods save time & frustration.
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Post by KikiPea on Jan 22, 2023 0:47:24 GMT
I keep most of my things in the original packaging, except for my diecuts. I do keep them together by collection because if I’m on a DT, I need to be able to know at least who they were made by, but I move them to nice flexible plastic envelopes (ziplock bags got way too messy for my liking.) and write the company name on a piece of paper and tape it to the outside, or put the back of the packaging inside. If I have more than one package of the same diecuts, they will all go into the same envelope, if there’s room.
I cut Thickers from the side as well, because they are a big PITB to get back in the package, especially small alphas.
I also cut the top of the plastic packaging of enamel dots to make them easier to take out. No messing with the tapes bottom every time, but it keeps the dots protected so they don’t get knocked off the plastic.
All stencils come out of their packaging, and the info card and stencil go into a Snap binder…same with stamps. Metal dies come out of their packaging, and the info card (if needed) and dies go into a flexible plastic envelope, and are stored in a big basket.
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Post by grammadee on Jan 22, 2023 1:22:38 GMT
If the packaging makes sense, I use it. But most packaging is either so flimsy it rips or so bulky there is no room for it. And then there is the annoying glue that sticks the packaging to the product card…
I use a lot of ziplock bags. And for dies, I tuck in a magnetic sheet. Then I can use the icky glue on the product insert to attach the card to the back of the magnetic sheet.
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Post by mikklynn on Jan 22, 2023 13:03:03 GMT
I do pretty much the same as artbabe, with the exception of enamel dots. I keep those in the package. |
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Post by myboysnme on Jan 23, 2023 13:43:01 GMT
I toss the packaging unless it slides back easily. Any little hang up it gets tossed
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Post by hop2 on Jan 23, 2023 13:52:41 GMT
Originally I put my enamel dits into a 5x7 photo box without packaging but the dots would come off the sheets and I have too many for that size box anyway. Now I sort then in a bin in the packaging until there 1/2 gone
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christinec68
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Post by christinec68 on Jan 23, 2023 14:13:11 GMT
I keep enamel dots and thickers in the original packaging. Die cuts I'll put them in a sandwich size ziploc - it's just easier to put them away.
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Jan 23, 2023 16:27:12 GMT
I store it in the original packaging. Im that weirdo Same. The only exception is infrequently purchased chipboard & diecuts/ephemera, which are immediately removed from the sheet/packaging, sorted (with unwanted pieces either shared or donated), & stored together in Iris 4x6 photo cases by manufacturer. |
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