I have finally found the perfect ink pad storage system for me!
My studio is in an attic with a sloped ceiling. So I can't have any hanging shelves. Instead, I put everything into drawers. For many years I've kept my ink pads in a combination of shoe boxes. It's a totally fine, totally free (upcycled boxes) storage system. But during #CarveDecember this year I was increasingly frustrated by having to rummage through the boxes for what I wanted and things not quite fitting into the drawer. So, half way through December I decided to investigate ink pad storage. This is the classic system that stampers rave about:
It can sit on a desk, a shelf, or be wall mounted. I seriously considered it, but besides being impractical for my space, it's also expensive. So, I kept looking. I found lots of people who recommended various versions of risers for drawers, like this:
But one of the reasons I've stuck with the shoebox method for so long is because I like being able to grab the box and take it to my desk. The risers didn't seem practical for that. And then I remembered that I had been on HSN with a lady who was all about crafty storage. So, I started googling to see if any of her product would be right for me. And that's when I found it: the Stephanie Buddy Bag! Watch the video to learn all about it:
I'm so glad to have finally found a system that works for me. But, as I've said in the past: the key to organizing your art stash is knowing how your brain works and how your space operates. So I'd love to know! What system do you use?
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This is fabulous, ESPECIALLY your trick for printing the labels with the ink itself. The names they give the colors of ink pads drive me crazy – what the heck color is “Broken China” ?!?!? – but this gives you the color literally at a glance. One question: why put the color on the gelli plate and then dab the label into it, rather than just putting it directly onto the label?
This is fabulous, ESPECIALLY your trick for printing the labels with the ink itself. The names they give the colors of ink pads drive me crazy – what the heck color is “Broken China” ?!?!? – but this gives you the color literally at a glance. One question: why put the color on the gelli plate and then dab the label into it, rather than just putting it directly onto the label?
This is fabulous, ESPECIALLY your trick for printing the labels with the ink itself. The names they give the colors of ink pads drive me crazy – what the heck color is “Broken China” ?!?!? – but this gives you the color literally at a glance. One question: why put the color on the gelli plate and then dab the label into it, rather than just putting it directly onto the label?
This is fabulous, ESPECIALLY your trick for printing the labels with the ink itself. The names they give the colors of ink pads drive me crazy – what the heck color is “Broken China” ?!?!? – but this gives you the color literally at a glance. One question: why put the color on the gelli plate and then dab the label into it, rather than just putting it directly onto the label?
This is fabulous, ESPECIALLY your trick for printing the labels with the ink itself. The names they give the colors of ink pads drive me crazy – what the heck color is “Broken China” ?!?!? – but this gives you the color literally at a glance. One question: why put the color on the gelli plate and then dab the label into it, rather than just putting it directly onto the label?
This is fabulous, ESPECIALLY your trick for printing the labels with the ink itself. The names they give the colors of ink pads drive me crazy – what the heck color is “Broken China” ?!?!? – but this gives you the color literally at a glance. One question: why put the color on the gelli plate and then dab the label into it, rather than just putting it directly onto the label?
This is fabulous, ESPECIALLY your trick for printing the labels with the ink itself. The names they give the colors of ink pads drive me crazy – what the heck color is “Broken China” ?!?!? – but this gives you the color literally at a glance. One question: why put the color on the gelli plate and then dab the label into it, rather than just putting it directly onto the label?
I have used Totally Tiffany Buddy bags for years. Have Distress and Oxide inks in the smaller bag than yours. No boxes in the smaller bag and they fit perfectly. I have her large stamp bags for my Misti and Gell plates and Journals, they come single and double sided. Interesting it now comes from England. Yes zippers would be nice but cost would go up. I really like their quality for the price.
Good choice.
I have used Totally Tiffany Buddy bags for years. Have Distress and Oxide inks in the smaller bag than yours. No boxes in the smaller bag and they fit perfectly. I have her large stamp bags for my Misti and Gell plates and Journals, they come single and double sided. Interesting it now comes from England. Yes zippers would be nice but cost would go up. I really like their quality for the price.
Good choice.
I have used Totally Tiffany Buddy bags for years. Have Distress and Oxide inks in the smaller bag than yours. No boxes in the smaller bag and they fit perfectly. I have her large stamp bags for my Misti and Gell plates and Journals, they come single and double sided. Interesting it now comes from England. Yes zippers would be nice but cost would go up. I really like their quality for the price.
Good choice.
I have used Totally Tiffany Buddy bags for years. Have Distress and Oxide inks in the smaller bag than yours. No boxes in the smaller bag and they fit perfectly. I have her large stamp bags for my Misti and Gell plates and Journals, they come single and double sided. Interesting it now comes from England. Yes zippers would be nice but cost would go up. I really like their quality for the price.
Good choice.
I have used Totally Tiffany Buddy bags for years. Have Distress and Oxide inks in the smaller bag than yours. No boxes in the smaller bag and they fit perfectly. I have her large stamp bags for my Misti and Gell plates and Journals, they come single and double sided. Interesting it now comes from England. Yes zippers would be nice but cost would go up. I really like their quality for the price.
Good choice.
I have used Totally Tiffany Buddy bags for years. Have Distress and Oxide inks in the smaller bag than yours. No boxes in the smaller bag and they fit perfectly. I have her large stamp bags for my Misti and Gell plates and Journals, they come single and double sided. Interesting it now comes from England. Yes zippers would be nice but cost would go up. I really like their quality for the price.
Good choice.
I have used Totally Tiffany Buddy bags for years. Have Distress and Oxide inks in the smaller bag than yours. No boxes in the smaller bag and they fit perfectly. I have her large stamp bags for my Misti and Gell plates and Journals, they come single and double sided. Interesting it now comes from England. Yes zippers would be nice but cost would go up. I really like their quality for the price.
Good choice.
The bag for the Distress inks is the “Myrel” bag. They hold about 12-14 pads.Michaels carrys some Tiffany bags, the had the Myrel on sale in a 3 pack, on line. Tiffany affiliated with Crafters Companion in April 2020.
The bag for the Distress inks is the “Myrel” bag. They hold about 12-14 pads.Michaels carrys some Tiffany bags, the had the Myrel on sale in a 3 pack, on line. Tiffany affiliated with Crafters Companion in April 2020.
The bag for the Distress inks is the “Myrel” bag. They hold about 12-14 pads.Michaels carrys some Tiffany bags, the had the Myrel on sale in a 3 pack, on line. Tiffany affiliated with Crafters Companion in April 2020.
The bag for the Distress inks is the “Myrel” bag. They hold about 12-14 pads.Michaels carrys some Tiffany bags, the had the Myrel on sale in a 3 pack, on line. Tiffany affiliated with Crafters Companion in April 2020.
The bag for the Distress inks is the “Myrel” bag. They hold about 12-14 pads.Michaels carrys some Tiffany bags, the had the Myrel on sale in a 3 pack, on line. Tiffany affiliated with Crafters Companion in April 2020.
The bag for the Distress inks is the “Myrel” bag. They hold about 12-14 pads.Michaels carrys some Tiffany bags, the had the Myrel on sale in a 3 pack, on line. Tiffany affiliated with Crafters Companion in April 2020.
The bag for the Distress inks is the “Myrel” bag. They hold about 12-14 pads.Michaels carrys some Tiffany bags, the had the Myrel on sale in a 3 pack, on line. Tiffany affiliated with Crafters Companion in April 2020.
My ink storage..ai yai yai. Some are in a drawer (Archivals), others in Glad boxes (Distress), still more on a shelf (Memento). Some day I’d love to pull everything out of my studio and reorganize…some day.
My ink storage..ai yai yai. Some are in a drawer (Archivals), others in Glad boxes (Distress), still more on a shelf (Memento). Some day I’d love to pull everything out of my studio and reorganize…some day.
My ink storage..ai yai yai. Some are in a drawer (Archivals), others in Glad boxes (Distress), still more on a shelf (Memento). Some day I’d love to pull everything out of my studio and reorganize…some day.
My ink storage..ai yai yai. Some are in a drawer (Archivals), others in Glad boxes (Distress), still more on a shelf (Memento). Some day I’d love to pull everything out of my studio and reorganize…some day.
My ink storage..ai yai yai. Some are in a drawer (Archivals), others in Glad boxes (Distress), still more on a shelf (Memento). Some day I’d love to pull everything out of my studio and reorganize…some day.
My ink storage..ai yai yai. Some are in a drawer (Archivals), others in Glad boxes (Distress), still more on a shelf (Memento). Some day I’d love to pull everything out of my studio and reorganize…some day.
My ink storage..ai yai yai. Some are in a drawer (Archivals), others in Glad boxes (Distress), still more on a shelf (Memento). Some day I’d love to pull everything out of my studio and reorganize…some day.
I hear that! It only took me 15 years….
I hear that! It only took me 15 years….
I hear that! It only took me 15 years….
I hear that! It only took me 15 years….
I hear that! It only took me 15 years….
I hear that! It only took me 15 years….
I hear that! It only took me 15 years….
This seemed much easier to me. Simple as that.
This seemed much easier to me. Simple as that.
This seemed much easier to me. Simple as that.
This seemed much easier to me. Simple as that.
This seemed much easier to me. Simple as that.
This seemed much easier to me. Simple as that.
This seemed much easier to me. Simple as that.
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!
Great idea for storing your MISTI and Gelli Plates!
Great idea for storing your MISTI and Gelli Plates!
Great idea for storing your MISTI and Gelli Plates!
Great idea for storing your MISTI and Gelli Plates!
Great idea for storing your MISTI and Gelli Plates!
Great idea for storing your MISTI and Gelli Plates!
Great idea for storing your MISTI and Gelli Plates!
I’m really getting into the TT line – reorganizing my entire studio, one order at a time. The bags will relax as you use them and the hook and loop with be easier to use. Also, the holes in the Stephanie bag are intended to be facing up so that you can grab the desired cube and pull it up. A tip I’ve found to be useful is to cut out the name of each bag and slide it into the bag so you’ll know which one it is. And I love that the bags are named after women in crafting!
I’m really getting into the TT line – reorganizing my entire studio, one order at a time. The bags will relax as you use them and the hook and loop with be easier to use. Also, the holes in the Stephanie bag are intended to be facing up so that you can grab the desired cube and pull it up. A tip I’ve found to be useful is to cut out the name of each bag and slide it into the bag so you’ll know which one it is. And I love that the bags are named after women in crafting!
I’m really getting into the TT line – reorganizing my entire studio, one order at a time. The bags will relax as you use them and the hook and loop with be easier to use. Also, the holes in the Stephanie bag are intended to be facing up so that you can grab the desired cube and pull it up. A tip I’ve found to be useful is to cut out the name of each bag and slide it into the bag so you’ll know which one it is. And I love that the bags are named after women in crafting!
I’m really getting into the TT line – reorganizing my entire studio, one order at a time. The bags will relax as you use them and the hook and loop with be easier to use. Also, the holes in the Stephanie bag are intended to be facing up so that you can grab the desired cube and pull it up. A tip I’ve found to be useful is to cut out the name of each bag and slide it into the bag so you’ll know which one it is. And I love that the bags are named after women in crafting!
I’m really getting into the TT line – reorganizing my entire studio, one order at a time. The bags will relax as you use them and the hook and loop with be easier to use. Also, the holes in the Stephanie bag are intended to be facing up so that you can grab the desired cube and pull it up. A tip I’ve found to be useful is to cut out the name of each bag and slide it into the bag so you’ll know which one it is. And I love that the bags are named after women in crafting!
I’m really getting into the TT line – reorganizing my entire studio, one order at a time. The bags will relax as you use them and the hook and loop with be easier to use. Also, the holes in the Stephanie bag are intended to be facing up so that you can grab the desired cube and pull it up. A tip I’ve found to be useful is to cut out the name of each bag and slide it into the bag so you’ll know which one it is. And I love that the bags are named after women in crafting!
I’m really getting into the TT line – reorganizing my entire studio, one order at a time. The bags will relax as you use them and the hook and loop with be easier to use. Also, the holes in the Stephanie bag are intended to be facing up so that you can grab the desired cube and pull it up. A tip I’ve found to be useful is to cut out the name of each bag and slide it into the bag so you’ll know which one it is. And I love that the bags are named after women in crafting!
Great info! thanks. After I read/watched this I went into my studio and using a 1/2 strip of scrap carving block I stamped the colors of all my stamp pad on labels and stuck them on all four sides of the pad. I found a box that hold 18. So much better!!!
Thanks!
Great info! thanks. After I read/watched this I went into my studio and using a 1/2 strip of scrap carving block I stamped the colors of all my stamp pad on labels and stuck them on all four sides of the pad. I found a box that hold 18. So much better!!!
Thanks!
Great info! thanks. After I read/watched this I went into my studio and using a 1/2 strip of scrap carving block I stamped the colors of all my stamp pad on labels and stuck them on all four sides of the pad. I found a box that hold 18. So much better!!!
Thanks!
Great info! thanks. After I read/watched this I went into my studio and using a 1/2 strip of scrap carving block I stamped the colors of all my stamp pad on labels and stuck them on all four sides of the pad. I found a box that hold 18. So much better!!!
Thanks!
Great info! thanks. After I read/watched this I went into my studio and using a 1/2 strip of scrap carving block I stamped the colors of all my stamp pad on labels and stuck them on all four sides of the pad. I found a box that hold 18. So much better!!!
Thanks!
Great info! thanks. After I read/watched this I went into my studio and using a 1/2 strip of scrap carving block I stamped the colors of all my stamp pad on labels and stuck them on all four sides of the pad. I found a box that hold 18. So much better!!!
Thanks!
Great info! thanks. After I read/watched this I went into my studio and using a 1/2 strip of scrap carving block I stamped the colors of all my stamp pad on labels and stuck them on all four sides of the pad. I found a box that hold 18. So much better!!!
Thanks!
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!
Awesome!
Awesome!
Awesome!
Awesome!
Awesome!
Awesome!
Awesome!
Totally Tiffany was bought by Crafter’s Companion.
I also need a different storage system for my large ink pads. In the meantime, I’m buying the Ranger Distress Cubes and the storage boxes they sell for those. At least I can find them when I need them!
Totally Tiffany was bought by Crafter’s Companion.
I also need a different storage system for my large ink pads. In the meantime, I’m buying the Ranger Distress Cubes and the storage boxes they sell for those. At least I can find them when I need them!
Totally Tiffany was bought by Crafter’s Companion.
I also need a different storage system for my large ink pads. In the meantime, I’m buying the Ranger Distress Cubes and the storage boxes they sell for those. At least I can find them when I need them!
Totally Tiffany was bought by Crafter’s Companion.
I also need a different storage system for my large ink pads. In the meantime, I’m buying the Ranger Distress Cubes and the storage boxes they sell for those. At least I can find them when I need them!
Totally Tiffany was bought by Crafter’s Companion.
I also need a different storage system for my large ink pads. In the meantime, I’m buying the Ranger Distress Cubes and the storage boxes they sell for those. At least I can find them when I need them!
Totally Tiffany was bought by Crafter’s Companion.
I also need a different storage system for my large ink pads. In the meantime, I’m buying the Ranger Distress Cubes and the storage boxes they sell for those. At least I can find them when I need them!
Totally Tiffany was bought by Crafter’s Companion.
I also need a different storage system for my large ink pads. In the meantime, I’m buying the Ranger Distress Cubes and the storage boxes they sell for those. At least I can find them when I need them!
Sorry, not sorry? 😉
Sorry, not sorry? 😉
Sorry, not sorry? 😉
Sorry, not sorry? 😉
Sorry, not sorry? 😉
Sorry, not sorry? 😉
Sorry, not sorry? 😉
I totally agree that your storage has to work for you. Other than one large storage unit which turns and holds 60 ink pads, markers and refills, that I won many years ago, the remainder of my ink pads are stored in units which I made from cereal box chipboard. If you’d like to see them, here’s a link to my blog posts:
http://lacyquilter.blogspot.com/search/label/ink%20pads.
I totally agree that your storage has to work for you. Other than one large storage unit which turns and holds 60 ink pads, markers and refills, that I won many years ago, the remainder of my ink pads are stored in units which I made from cereal box chipboard. If you’d like to see them, here’s a link to my blog posts:
http://lacyquilter.blogspot.com/search/label/ink%20pads.
I totally agree that your storage has to work for you. Other than one large storage unit which turns and holds 60 ink pads, markers and refills, that I won many years ago, the remainder of my ink pads are stored in units which I made from cereal box chipboard. If you’d like to see them, here’s a link to my blog posts:
http://lacyquilter.blogspot.com/search/label/ink%20pads.
I totally agree that your storage has to work for you. Other than one large storage unit which turns and holds 60 ink pads, markers and refills, that I won many years ago, the remainder of my ink pads are stored in units which I made from cereal box chipboard. If you’d like to see them, here’s a link to my blog posts:
http://lacyquilter.blogspot.com/search/label/ink%20pads.
I totally agree that your storage has to work for you. Other than one large storage unit which turns and holds 60 ink pads, markers and refills, that I won many years ago, the remainder of my ink pads are stored in units which I made from cereal box chipboard. If you’d like to see them, here’s a link to my blog posts:
http://lacyquilter.blogspot.com/search/label/ink%20pads.
I totally agree that your storage has to work for you. Other than one large storage unit which turns and holds 60 ink pads, markers and refills, that I won many years ago, the remainder of my ink pads are stored in units which I made from cereal box chipboard. If you’d like to see them, here’s a link to my blog posts:
http://lacyquilter.blogspot.com/search/label/ink%20pads.
I totally agree that your storage has to work for you. Other than one large storage unit which turns and holds 60 ink pads, markers and refills, that I won many years ago, the remainder of my ink pads are stored in units which I made from cereal box chipboard. If you’d like to see them, here’s a link to my blog posts:
http://lacyquilter.blogspot.com/search/label/ink%20pads.
Amazing DIY storage!!! So impressive!
Amazing DIY storage!!! So impressive!
Amazing DIY storage!!! So impressive!
Amazing DIY storage!!! So impressive!
Amazing DIY storage!!! So impressive!
Amazing DIY storage!!! So impressive!
Amazing DIY storage!!! So impressive!
DawnEstelleDesigns on Etsy sells two sizes of “classic” ink pad storage made from corrugated cardboard. One is $18, the other is $32. Dawn’s customer service is A+.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/98858874/ink-pad-palace-ink-pad-crafting-storage?ref=reviews
DawnEstelleDesigns on Etsy sells two sizes of “classic” ink pad storage made from corrugated cardboard. One is $18, the other is $32. Dawn’s customer service is A+.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/98858874/ink-pad-palace-ink-pad-crafting-storage?ref=reviews
DawnEstelleDesigns on Etsy sells two sizes of “classic” ink pad storage made from corrugated cardboard. One is $18, the other is $32. Dawn’s customer service is A+.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/98858874/ink-pad-palace-ink-pad-crafting-storage?ref=reviews
DawnEstelleDesigns on Etsy sells two sizes of “classic” ink pad storage made from corrugated cardboard. One is $18, the other is $32. Dawn’s customer service is A+.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/98858874/ink-pad-palace-ink-pad-crafting-storage?ref=reviews
DawnEstelleDesigns on Etsy sells two sizes of “classic” ink pad storage made from corrugated cardboard. One is $18, the other is $32. Dawn’s customer service is A+.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/98858874/ink-pad-palace-ink-pad-crafting-storage?ref=reviews
DawnEstelleDesigns on Etsy sells two sizes of “classic” ink pad storage made from corrugated cardboard. One is $18, the other is $32. Dawn’s customer service is A+.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/98858874/ink-pad-palace-ink-pad-crafting-storage?ref=reviews
DawnEstelleDesigns on Etsy sells two sizes of “classic” ink pad storage made from corrugated cardboard. One is $18, the other is $32. Dawn’s customer service is A+.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/98858874/ink-pad-palace-ink-pad-crafting-storage?ref=reviews
I use this totally Tiffany bag for my ink pads. I’ve found it fits better if you put the pads in the boxes with the hole on top. You can then grab one box using your finger thru the hole and only remove one box at a time and it comes out easier from the bag.
I use this totally Tiffany bag for my ink pads. I’ve found it fits better if you put the pads in the boxes with the hole on top. You can then grab one box using your finger thru the hole and only remove one box at a time and it comes out easier from the bag.
I use this totally Tiffany bag for my ink pads. I’ve found it fits better if you put the pads in the boxes with the hole on top. You can then grab one box using your finger thru the hole and only remove one box at a time and it comes out easier from the bag.
I use this totally Tiffany bag for my ink pads. I’ve found it fits better if you put the pads in the boxes with the hole on top. You can then grab one box using your finger thru the hole and only remove one box at a time and it comes out easier from the bag.
I use this totally Tiffany bag for my ink pads. I’ve found it fits better if you put the pads in the boxes with the hole on top. You can then grab one box using your finger thru the hole and only remove one box at a time and it comes out easier from the bag.
I use this totally Tiffany bag for my ink pads. I’ve found it fits better if you put the pads in the boxes with the hole on top. You can then grab one box using your finger thru the hole and only remove one box at a time and it comes out easier from the bag.
I use this totally Tiffany bag for my ink pads. I’ve found it fits better if you put the pads in the boxes with the hole on top. You can then grab one box using your finger thru the hole and only remove one box at a time and it comes out easier from the bag.