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Post by kmage on Apr 20, 2025 22:08:11 GMT
I am doing some paper sorting and found several 6x6 paper pads that belong with their collection (mostly Carta Bella, Echo Park, and other AC brands). I store these collections vertically, in plastic album sleeves-type holders and I really like that. But I find when I add the 6x6 paper pad, it make them really bulky, to the point that some of the paper is getting slightly bent into a C-shape. Some of the collections have a 6x8 paper pad and a 6x6 paper pad. What do you do with these smaller pads to keep them with the collection? I saw that Creative Memories had a folder but they were expensive and I already really like my storage. Thanks!!
ETA: I am also wondering about the ephemera packs too, since I also stumbled across several ephemera packs that go with the collection. But those are less bulk and easier to tuck in than a 6x6 pad.
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Post by Linda on Apr 20, 2025 22:53:59 GMT
can you slip them next to the collection on the shelf? Maybe in a spare 8x8 or 8.5x11 page protector?
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Post by Ryann on Apr 20, 2025 23:21:22 GMT
I would use a PL sleeve that's divided into four 6x6 sections, then split the paper pad apart to evenly place into the pockets. Then slip the full PL sleeve in with the collection kit.
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Post by wordfish on Apr 20, 2025 23:24:59 GMT
If you have a place where you like to keep your 6x6 pads together, you could stash it there and then stick a post-it with the collection to remind yourself where it is. You could also put a post-it on the 6x6 if there's stuff from the collection you might want to use with it.
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Post by melanell on Apr 20, 2025 23:45:41 GMT
I have these plastic storage drawers that are just about 12" by 6" on the inside of the drawer, and I use those for all of my 6x6 and 6x8 pads. They are one item I do not store along with the rest of a line.
I like keeping them separate because when I'm choosing papers for a page, I find it so easy to just take out a dozen 6x6 or 6x8 pads and quickly flip through them to see if any one of those lines might work with my photos.
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 21, 2025 2:12:25 GMT
I either split them in half and store them with the 12 x 12 paper and put the ephemera on top, or if I have a lot, I split them in fourths and put the ephemera on a piece of 12 x 12 white cardstock with tape and slip that in my 12.5 x 12.5 ziplock. For the paper pads without matching 12 x 12 paper, I use the clear acrylic bins from Target or iDesign and just put them on a shelf.
You can also take a piece of cardboard and put the different sections of the pads you split in the middle of the sections and then that keeps them from shifting in your bag.
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Post by PaperAngel on Apr 21, 2025 2:37:12 GMT
I don't purchase paper pads in any size, since I dislike the gummy binding, so I have no personal experience. Also, I'm unfamiliar with "plastic album sleeves-type holders" that hold entire collections. It appears your solutions are either, as Linda suggested, to simply store the matching paper pads outside of - but next to - collection holders OR store smaller paper pads together by brand, perhaps in an appropriate sized container (e.g. clear fridge bin) & affix a color sticker(s) on collection holders with matching paper pads stored elsewhere. The latter approach may also be used for ephemera & enables use of smaller paper pads &/or ephemera outside of their collections, if desired. ETA: (mostly Carta Bella, Echo Park, and other AC brands) For clarity, neither Carta Bella nor Echo Park are brands manufactured by American Crafts. Rather, Echo Park produces both Echo Park & Carta Bella brands. |
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Post by kmage on Apr 21, 2025 12:40:59 GMT
I don't purchase paper pads in any size, since I dislike the gummy binding, so I have no personal experience. Also, I'm unfamiliar with "plastic album sleeves-type holders" that hold entire collections. It appears your solutions are either, as Linda suggested, to simply store the matching paper pads outside of - but next to - collection holders OR store smaller paper pads together by brand, perhaps in an appropriate sized container (e.g. clear fridge bin) & affix a color sticker(s) on collection holders with matching paper pads stored elsewhere. The latter approach may also be used for ephemera & enables use of smaller paper pads &/or ephemera outside of their collections, if desired. ETA: (mostly Carta Bella, Echo Park, and other AC brands) For clarity, neither Carta Bella nor Echo Park are brands manufactured by American Crafts. Rather, Echo Park produces both Echo Park & Carta Bella brands. Sorry, should have been more clear, I know CB and EP are not AC brands, they are under the EP brand. I meant plus other brands under AC that have smaller pads, like the Shimelle collection, and others Additionally, Simple Stories and other brands. I store my collections in these typle vinyl album storege sleeves, for records. www.amazon.com/Record-Sleeves-4-7-Mil-Outer/dp/B0DFLL5366/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lXHu-gha2vGYu8ToqspwflhLRNfIJP2aDPZSlUX2qTftA76IvLN_IWtAH0DZOCM8iD8JJSjryGrctpzzDFKGdcGLKxci8jBTyAlMePWwKSnH0D-zYGBHWW8RfD922OyDkBsBVpEl7A4Mo1A8iUZ1LBw8qnbO1Kqno7w-SVUMRqyiHcad9HArZ1mLZMtuMj5Ztsxf27KVvlQHHul2CE6HQEgGwluzbSGTd5-n1ET0owA.7D12amjeoc1T1HmLPeGvEno_Mr6TRtFQhgqFZ6jHbbI&dib_tag=se&hvadid=694283122242&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9019476&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=2373035616512491847--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2373035616512491847&hvtargid=kwd-600789445571&hydadcr=17978_13446657&keywords=vinyl%2Bstorage%2Bsleeves&mcid=9d2e9490a20230ec93423d63e8ff5721&qid=1745239323&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1Thanks! |
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Post by kmage on Apr 21, 2025 12:45:26 GMT
Thanks everyone! I am going to try and spilt them and see how that works. I think I have some page protectors that have the 6x6 spots, should have thought of that! Ryann, even Google did not think of that! Did not come up during my searches. lol |
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Post by kitbop on Apr 21, 2025 12:50:16 GMT
If you have a place where you like to keep your 6x6 pads together, you could stash it there and then stick a post-it with the collection This is what I do because I only store paper together by collection - so I put in a note staying "Have the x,y,z that goes with this". |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2025 14:18:55 GMT
If you have a place where you like to keep your 6x6 pads together, you could stash it there and then stick a post-it with the collection to remind yourself where it is. You could also put a post-it on the 6x6 if there's stuff from the collection you might want to use with it. This is exactly what I do. |
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Post by Ryann on Apr 21, 2025 17:35:24 GMT
Thanks everyone! I am going to try and spilt them and see how that works. I think I have some page protectors that have the 6x6 spots, should have thought of that! Ryann , even Google did not think of that! Did not come up during my searches. lol The idea comes from YT. I use pocket pages to divvy up my die cuts for collections (mostly just for Christmas as I break everything else apart) for the same reasons you are looking - to get rid of the bulk sitting at the bottom.  |
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