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Organize your craft. Unleash your creativity!
Exclusive Story Inside
by Lydia Fiedler How Sorting Your Craft Supplies Creates Less Clutter
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FROM THE FOUNDER It’s been an exciting summer at Stamp-n-Storage! Crafted Spaces Crafted Spaces has been a great project to work on and share with you. There is so much helpful advice in these episodes for creating your own dream studio, and the studio tours are a real treat to watch! See page 3 for more. Storage Rewards Storage Rewards is something we’re very excited about because it’s a small way of saying thank you for your business. You can earn Points quickly just by signing up, sharing on social media, and referring your friends. The more you shop, the more you’ll earn! Come back and redeem your Points to save on your next purchase. See page 21. Scrapbook and rubber stamping expos We’ve visited with thousands of you at the expos we attended this summer. There are a couple of shows left this fall. Will we get to see you? See page 3. New products We have even more options for your storage and organization needs! Look for the banner throughout this Fall 2015 catalog to identify the new products. Creating jobs! Thanks to you, this small business is growing! Jobs are being created here in central Minnesota! Just compare the group picture above with the previous catalog - there are several new faces here. In this fall catalog we’re very excited to share an exclusive article written by Lydia Fiedler from Understand Blue blog. Her studio remodel was a significant undertaking, and she shares the journey with us as only she can, with great detail and funny stories. Her article starts on page 4. Enjoy! Of course there is more coming as we prepare for the holidays and winter months. That’s when everyone really gets back into their paper crafting hobby. Watch for announcements in our email newsletter. What’s not changing is our focus on quality and customer service. We know you’ve made an investment in the craft supplies that you’ve purchased over the years. We want to help you get organized. Soon you’ll be unleashing your creativity and getting the most value out of your crafting hobby! Brett Haugen Founder of Stamp-n-Storage 1
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Organize your craft. Unleash your creativity!
“No matter where you create, let your studio be an embellishment within your home.�
How could I make my craft room more organized? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Watch our exclusive video series, Crafted Spaces, to learn more and become inspired! Visit stampnstorage.com/crafted-spaces.
Expos 2015
Stamp-n-Storage is traveling to a craft expo near YOU! Visit our booth here: Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook Getaway Sat. Oct. 3 and Sun. Oct. 4 Allen County War Memorial Coliseum 4000 Parnell Ave. Ft. Wayne, Indiana 46805 One of a Kind Stamp & Scrapbook Show Sat. Nov. 21 and Sun. Nov. 22 Aliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way Madison, Wisconsin 53713 More expos coming Winter 2016.
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Exclusive Story,
LYDIA FIEDLER
My name is Lydia and I have full-set syndrome. You know what I mean. If a craft supply comes in 8 colors, I have to have all 8. If it comes in 80 colors, I need all 80. I have been paper crafting for over 30 years. Needless to say, my collection of craft supplies has grown. However, my space, much to my chagrin, has not expanded to fit the contents. For 12 years, I survived in a craft room (10 feet by 11 feet) which was bursting at the seams! Every time I bought a new storage “thing” to put some crafting items in, the room got more crowded and became less functional. I actually got to the point where walking in there to craft and excavating around the space for my supplies felt like work. One day I awoke to a new realization. It truly was like a lightning bolt struck me! I didn’t need more space. I needed a LOT less stuff. The real epiphany was this; I didn’t need all the stuff I couldn’t get to. I started the de-stashing journey with a vengeance and learned so much in the process.
First, it was critical that I cleared the room. The way I cleared the room changed everything for me. I’d encourage you to try what I did. I pulled everything out and put it in a big pile in another room. Since this de-stashing process took place during the holidays (what was I thinking?), I draped tablecloths over the pile, put a star on top, and called it our “Christmas tree”. You might think I’m kidding. I’m not. For almost a month, I temporarily set up folding tables in the now empty room so that I could still use it for my computer and stamp area. After a while, I was able to see how much space I really had and how to eventually orient my work and computer surfaces. I started putting masking tape on the floor to mark out where potential furniture could go and I cannot tell you how important this was to the final result. Live in your empty space before you buy furniture. This will lead to a much more functional design, especially as you choose storage units and furniture. Fitting functional items into a space makes sense instead of trying to work around existing furniture. Let go of any attachments to current furniture, such as storage pieces, and let the empty room layout speak to you.
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Next, I did what I call “strict sorting” of the “Christmas tree”. Without regard to keep or pitch, I sorted every item by type. All stamps together, all inks together, all rhinestones together. This step was key and I really want everyone to understand how important this is. It will require many boxes and it will be time consuming. However, when you’re done you will be able to see exactly how many duplicates you had of things you once bought but couldn’t find. For example, I discovered that I must have 25% of the world’s share of binder clips. I had no idea that this was the case until strict sorting. Nothing was allowed back into my room until this step was complete. The boxes of strictly sorted items dictated how much space each item would need in my new setup. Only at this point did I decide what needed to be kept, sold, or thrown away (which was a lot of stuff!). One tip here, as daunting as this project is, I documented the entire procedure in an album on my Facebook page and I can’t tell you how much easier it made the process. It really will keep you from feeling overwhelmed if you share this with your crafty friends. I even inspired a few of my friends to start their own reorganization after seeing me come out alive from mine with an adorable and functional result.
Furthermore, once I made this final separation between keep versus sell, the keep pile dictated my storage needs. I knew exactly how many paper storage units I would need by looking at one clean pile of cardstock and how much ink pad storage I needed by looking at my “keep” ink pad pile. It really helped shape how I would design my new space. I also knew that I wanted to see my ink and cardstock. One of the greatest joys of my new craft room is the paper storage displaying my cardstock in rainbow order. Seeing that makes me happy every time! Another important part of the process is the sell phase. I completely let go of something that had been very hard for me during sales before; the guilt I felt for spending full price on something I wasn’t using anymore. I used to endlessly worry about this and priced my items at half off, or even at a higher price. Trust me; it’s not an effective way to de-stash. This time I had a different attitude; one of charity. I set up sale tables, had my sister do a check in and out process at the door, gave every shopper a bag and a glass of champagne, and I let nearly everything I was selling go for about $1. My friends and customers got some great deals (or should I say, steals!) and this brought them joy, which brought me joy! I ended up with $1700 from this $1 sale (I guess this tells you how much stuff I needed to sell!) and that paid for my new furniture, paper storage units, punch shelves, and some custom cat lounging stations which were an essential part of the remodel. Afterwards, I had $700 left over and I put that away in my stamping account for fun purchases. Continued on page 20
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Combo ink pad &
COMBO HOLDERS It’s easy to see why the Combo Holder is consistently one of our best-selling products: • Ink pads, markers, and refills all stored together • Less wasted space • No need to rummage for your colors • Everything is stored at your fingertips 12 Combo 24 Combo 36 Combo 48 Combo 60 Combo
6-9/16” wide 12-5/8” wide 18-11/16” wide 24-3/4” wide 30-13/16” wide
$44.75 $64.75 $89.75 $114.75 $139.75
All Combo Holders are 13-1/4” high and 4-3/4” deep.
Ink Pad & Refill Holder
Combo Holders are available in a package deal. See page 19.
We haven’t forgotten about those of you who want to store just your ink pads and refill bottles together! NEW 12 Holder 6-9/16” wide $43.75 24 Holder 12-5/8” wide $62.75 36 Holder 18-11/16” wide $86.75 48 Holder 24-3/4” wide $110.75 60 Holder 30-13/16” wide $134.75
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marker holders
Distress Combo Holder Are you a big fan of Ranger Ink™ Distress® colors? We’ve got the storage solution for you! These have all the benefits of Standard Combo Holders, plus we’ve added a feature to keep small inks from slipping back. 12 Distress Combo 24 Distress Combo 36 Distress Combo 48 Distress Combo 60 Distress Combo
5-13/16” wide $49.75 11-3/16” wide $64.75 16-1/2” wide $94.75 21-13/16” w ide $119.75 27-13/16” wide $144.75
All Distress Combo Holders are 13-1/4” high and 4-3/4” deep.
ink pad & Marker Holder NEW SIZE
If you don’t collect refill bottles or you already have a great way to store yours, you can still keep your ink pads and markers together with these Ink Pad & Marker Holders. 12 Ink Pad & Marker Holder 24 Ink Pad & Marker Holder 36 Ink Pad & Marker Holder 48 Ink Pad & Marker Holder 60 Ink Pad & Marker Holder
10-19/50” wide 10-1/2” wide 15-3/16” wide 20” wide 24-7/8” wide
$44.75 $54.75 $69.75 $84.75 $104.75
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Ink pad holders Three different styles of Ink Pad Holders to choose from! Want to know if your ink pads will fit? Check the Ink Pad Compatability Chart under the “Resources” link at stampnstorage.com.
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The Standard Ink Pad Holders store nearly all of the different brands of ink. The compartments are 3-7/8” wide and provide plenty of room for the large Stampin’ Up!™ ink pads, Distress®, and many more sizes.
The Slim Ink Pad Holders are designed for ink pads that are more narrow and have compartments that are 2-7/8” wide. Inks from Color Box™, Memento™, My Favorite Things™, Simon Says Stamp™, a-muse studio™, and many more fit nicely in these Holders.
The Petite Ink Pad Holders are ideal for Distress® and papertrey™ ink pads.
60 21-3/8” wide
$64.75
48 17-1/4” wide
$55.75
36 13” wide
$48.75
30 21-3/8” wide
$43.75
24 (4x6) 7-1/4” wide $39.75 24 (2x12) 9” wide
$39.75
All Standard Ink Pad Holders
are 13-1/4” high and 4-3/4” deep except the 24 (4x6) and 30 sizes which are 6-5/8” high.
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4.25” wide $36.75 7.75” wide $39.75 14-3/4” wide $53.75 18-1/8” wide $63.75
Each Slim Ink Pad Holder inNEW SIZE cludes labels perfectly sized to place on the short end of your ink pads so you know what colors they are! The Petite Ink Pad Holder is 13-1/4” high and 3-1/8” 36 10-1/4” wide $48.75 deep. 72 19-1/2” wide $69.75 120 32” wide
$94.75
All Slim Ink Pad Holders are 13-1/4” high and 4-1/4” deep. Ink Pad Holders are available in a package deal. See page 19.
HAVE IKEA?
See page 15
Available for IKEA® Kallax shelving. See page 15.
PAPER PUNCH HOLDERS Take a step towards getting your punches out of drawers or piled in totes.
LOCK-DOWN PUNCH HOLDERs The Stamp-n-Storage Lock-Down Punch Holder is specifically designed to help you make the most out of your favorite lock-down punches! They’re used all of the time, but if they’re buried in a drawer you can never find the punch you want. Available to fit IKEA® Kallax and Expedit shelving systems. NEW SIZE
HAVE IKEA?
See page 15
There’s room for most sizes, including the larger chevron and tag punches from Stampin’ Up!™. Spacers are even included to prevent your smaller punches from getting pushed too far back. Small (24 compartments) 12” wide $49.75 Standard (40 compartments) 19” wide $59.75 Large (64 compartments) 30-3/4” wide $89.75 All Punch Holders are 13-1/4” high and 4-3/4” deep.
Large (64 compartments)
Available in a package deal. See page 19.
WHALE-TAIL PUNCH HOLDERs For those of you who own punches that don’t lock down, you need a place to store those too! The WhaleTail Punch Holder has space for 18 large, 9 medium, and 12 small punches. Spacers are included for the smaller punches so they don’t get lost in the back. Whale-Tail Punch Holder 21-3/8” wide $52.75 All Punch Holders are 13-1/4” high and 4-3/4” deep. The Whale-Tail Punch Holder is also available to fit IKEA® Kallax and Expedit shelving systems.
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MARKER HOLDERS
Do your markers need a better home? With several options to choose from, keeping your markers organized will be a piece of cake!
SIDE-BY-SIDE STANDARD
STACKED
There’s a space for every marker with the horizontal shelving compartments. You’ll never have to guess where your markers belong when you put them back!
The shelves in this Marker Holder are at a slight angle so that the markers are facing up towards you. Each compartment can hold three or four markers depending on its size. You can also store two Copic® refill bottles in each compartment.
Side-By-Side Standard 6-1/2” wide $49.75 13-1/4” tall and 4-3/4” deep
Stacked Marker Holder 6-1/2” wide $49.75 13-1/4” tall and 4-3/4” deep
NOOK An angled shelf and five sizable compartments let you easily store any marker in this Holder. This is the best option for the new style of Spectrum Noir™ markers. Marker Nook $44.75 6-1/2” wide
HAVE IKEA?
See page 15
48 MARKER HOLDER Do you own a Standard Ink Pad Holder (page 8)? Well, this is the perfect companion! Store your small and round-body markers here so they can match up with your ink pads. Of course it works great on its own, too! 48 Marker Holder 5” wide 13-1/4” tall and 4-3/4” deep 1
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See page 15 for Marker Holders made to fit IKEA® Kallax shelving.
PAPER STORAGE Are you drowning in a sea of paper? Keep your favorite papers organized with Stamp-n-Storage Paper Holders! They’re sturdy enough to be stacked or you can put one right on your desk.
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There are 12 slots per Holder, and each can be removed (except for the center divider) to make room for larger stacks of paper. Oh, and there’s even an arc cut in each slot to make it easier for you to remove the sheets you’ll need next. There’s also the option to turn the Paper Holders on the side and store your paper vertically if you prefer. You’ll be inspired to create many projects once your paper is organized in one of these...especially after you see the rainbow of colors it makes!
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8.5” x 11”- $69.75 10-1/2” wide, 11-3/8” deep
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Both Paper Holders are 13-1/4” tall. . HAVE IKEA?
See page 15
We also offer a Paper Holder that fits in the IKEA® Kallax and Expedit shelving systems.
“I had been looking for something to hold my color paper for sorting. This has been great and it is so wellmade. I liked it so much that I bought two.” - Cheryl
Available in a package deal. See page 19.
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Magnet cards
These are the perfect solution for your wafer dies!
The Stamp-n-Storage Magnet Cards were designed just for you! • • • • •
Strong magnets laminated to sturdy chipboard Two sizes available - 5x7 and 6x7 Sold in packs of 10, 20, and 40 Includes 2 chipboard dividers and 15 self-adhesive labels Bundle packs with a Die Tote for an unbeatable value!
Available in two sizes: 5x7 - (Actual size 4-7/8” x 6-3/4”) Prices start at $21.75/10 6x7 - (Actual size 6” x 6-3/4”) Prices start at $23.75/10
“I love how my Framelits™ & Thinlits™ are neatly stored on these Magnet Cards. I no longer have to fuss with getting them out of the cases they came in.” -Cindee
The thickness of the Magnet Card (without a die) is 1/16”. These Magnet Cards fit perfectly in our Die Totes. Save big by bundling packs of Magnet Cards with a Tote! Each bundle contains half 5x7 and half 6x7 Magnet Cards available in your choice of 20, 40, or 80 Magnet Cards. 1
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“I have purchased other magnet storage sheets and these are by far the best I have had. I ordered more after the first ones arrived. They are a good choice!” -Rita
embossing folder & die storage • • • • • •
The Folder and Die Totes come in three sizes Small Totes hold up to 30 emboss folders or Magnet Cards with wafer dies (5-3/8” long) Medium Totes have room for up to 60 (8-1/4” long) Large Totes can hold up to 120 (14-1/4” long) The angled back makes it easy to flip through your collection Add a cover to the Medium or Large Totes (7-1/8” tall with a cover or 4-1/2” without)
Wafer die totes If your wafer die collection is growing faster than you can keep up with organizing it, these Totes are what you need! Store your dies in their original envelopes or on our Magnet Cards to find them with ease.
Sizes:
Small
Medium
Large
Without Cover
$29.75
$35.75
$41.75
$56.75
$68.75
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The Totes have a width of 7-7/8” on the outside and 7-1/8” inside. Other dimensions are listed above.
Emboss folder totes ‘Let your fingers do the walking’ to find your embossing folders! Sizes:
Small
Medium
Large
Without Cover
$26.75
$31.75
$36.75
$50.75
$60.75
With Cover
The Totes have a width of 5-1/2” on the outside and 4-3/4” inside. Other dimensions are listed above.
die shelves The BigZ dies are quite versatile, but storing them can be a challenge! The Stamp-n-Storage Die Shelves solve that problem and are available in three sizes just for you!
Small
6-3/4” wide Holds 15 BigZ dies
$46.75
Medium 12-1/4” wide $54.75 Holds 15 BigZ L dies or 30 BigZ dies All Die Shelves are 13-1/4” tall and 4-3/4” deep.
Large
17-3/4” wide $62.75 Holds 15 BigZ XL dies, 15 BigZ L dies and 15 BigZ dies, or 45 BigZ dies
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products for ikea® shelving ®
IKEA Kallax shelving (formerly Expedit) is an upand-coming option for craft room storage. We have storage products that fit right in them like a hand in a glove! We know that your space is limited. Com® bining our cabinets with IKEA shelving is a winning combination!
PAPER HOLDER FOR IKEA®
In the bottom of Jeanne’s IKEA® shelf pictured here, you’ll see these smartly designed Paper Holders. Since there are twelve slots, you’ll have plenty of room to store your paper. If you prefer to store your paper vertically instead of horizontally, you have that option, too! Available in a package deal. See page 19.
“Beautifully crafted, strong, sturdy, and as beautiful unfinished as it is painted!” - Bonnie
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Paper Holder for IKEA $76.75 12-3/8” deep , 13” high and 13” wide ®
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punch holder for ikea®
36 ink pad holder for ikea® Take the work out of searching for your ink pads and store them in a a 36 Ink Pad Holder for IKEA®. 36 Ink Pad Holder for IKEA® $51.75 13” high, 13” wide and 4-3/4” deep
Look no further than the Lock-Down Punch Holder for IKEA® or the Whale Tail Punch Holder for IKEA® to hold your paper punch collection. The Lock-Down Punch Holder for IKEA® has 24 compartments and is wide enough for large border and chevron punches from Stampin’ Up!TM The Whale-Tail Punch Holder for IKEA® has space for 12 large, 6 medium, and 6 small punches. Both Punch Holders include spacers to prevent the punches from getting pushed to the back of the cabinet.
Punch Holders for IKEA® $51.75 13” high, 13” wide and 4-3/4” deep
marker Holder for ikea®
Our Side-by-Side, Stacked, and Nook Marker Holders are available for IKEA® shelving. Since they’re 6-1/2” wide, you can fit two of them next to each other in one compartment. How convenient! The Marker Holders for IKEA® are 13” high, 6-1/2” wide, and 4-3/4” deep.
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Marker Nook for IKEA® $47.75 Side-By-Side Marker Holder for IKEA® $52.75
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Ribbon holder
We’ve got the solution for storing and displaying your ribbon. The Ribbon Holder can be wall-mounted or simply set atop other Stamp-n-Storage cabinets. Show off your latest project by using the display shelf that is included. You can store ribbon spools that are up to 4” in diameter.
24” Ribbon Holder 48” Ribbon Holder 72” Ribbon Holder
$39.75 $54.75 $74.75
Ribbon Holders are 2-7/8” tall (at the back) and 5” deep. Two Magnet Blocks are included with each Ribbon Holder.
Ribbon Shelves This sturdy Ribbon Shelf will surprise you when you see how much ribbon it can store! The 20” Ribbon Shelf has over three feet of shelf space, while the 33” version is over five feet! If your spools are up to 5” in diameter, this is perfect!
magnet blocks Our innovative Magnet Blocks make organizing your ribbon a snap! You can say goodbye to threading your ribbon onto dowels. Just set your spools on the shelf and use the Magnet Block to hold them in place!
20” Ribbon Shelf 19-1/2” wide
$54.75
33” Ribbon Shelf 32-1/2” wide
$74.75
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Shelf & Drawer Storage
After you’ve taken care of your punches, inks, and stamps, what will you do with the rest of your tools and accessories? Our Full Height Shelf, Half Height Shelf, and Drawer Unit are convenient options to keep your favorite tools within your reach.
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Drawer Unit 13-1/4” high
$59.75
2 Half Height Shelf $31.50 (w/back) 6-5/8” high
$24.75 (w/o back)
3 Standard Shelf
$44.50 (w/back) $34.75 (w/o back)
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Corner shelf NEW
All products are 17-1/4” wide and 4-3/4” deep.
Nobody puts crafts supplies in the corner...unless they’re organized on a Corner Shelf! Make use of your corner counter space with one of our newest and handiest products! Corner Shelf (w/back) - 13-1/3” high (w/o back)
$57.75 $69.75
The Shelf is 12” square and 13-1/4” tall.
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stamp case shelf Take the chore out of searching for your favorite stamp sets by adding a Stamp Case Shelf to your craft room! This shelf holds 27 standard size DVDstyle stamp cases. The Double Stamp Case holds over 80! Both are available with or without a back. 1 Stamp Case Shelf
(w/back) - 13-1/3” high (w/o back)
2 Double Stamp Case Shelf (w/back) - 26-1/2” high (w/o back)
$39.50 $29.75 $59.50 $47.75
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project life™
If you’re a fan of Project Life™ pocket scrapbooking, you know that storing all of those beautiful cards can become a hassle. The Stamp-n-Storage Pocket Scrapbook organizers make flipping through your collections fun!
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Your cards are stored in stadium-style tiered levels. Each compartment is 2” tall, 3-1/4” wide, and 3-1/2” deep. The 1/4” dividers are adjustable so you can customize the compartments. All Pocket Scrapbook organizers are 12-3/4” deep and 8-3/4” tall.
Pocket Scrapbook 24 Pocket Scrapbook 18 Pocket Scrapbook 12
$87.75 $75.75 $63.75
28-3/4” wide 21-3/4” wide 14-3/4” wide
Stickles™ storage Every craft project is a little better with a touch of glitter! We offer two storage options to hold your Stickles™ glue. It’s a must-have solution for storing your bottles with the glue cap down and grouped tightly together to save space.
Stickles™ Desk $53.75 13-1/4” high, 8-1/8” wide Stickles™ Drawer $38.75 3-1/4” high, 9-1/8” wide
Washi tape holder Looking for a convenient way to store your Washi Tape? There are so many colorful styles to choose from. We’ll help you keep your tape beautifully displayed and easy to access with the Stamp-nStorage Washi Tape Holder. Washi Tape Holder $47.50 13-1/4” high, 16-1/2” wide, and 3-1/2” deep 1
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package deals
We care about helping you save money. That’s why some of our most popular products are available with discount savings when purchased as a package! You can save over $20 depending on the combination of the products you choose to purchase.
Available Package Deals • • • • •
Combo Holders (p. 6) & Punch Holders (p. 9): Ink Pad & Marker Holders (p. 7) & Punch Holders (p. 9): Ink Pad Holders (p. 8) & Punch Holders (p. 9): Buy two Punch Holders: Buy two Paper Holders:
Save up to $22.50 Save up to $17.50 Save up to $17.50 Save up to $15.00 Save $10.00
we want to see your studio! {Robin’s Studio}
{Angie’s Studio}
Send us your pictures! Win $75 in our Studio Showcase contest! For three years we’ve been featuring studios every month at stampnstorage.com/blog. It’s so exciting to see your creative spaces. Here’s a few hints that improve your odds of being selected: • • • • •
Tidy up if needed. Tuck away any loose items and cords. Take pictures from different angles showing your whole space. Zoom in on the Stamp-n-Storage products. Lighting is important! Take your pictures during the day when you have maximum natural light. Include some comments about what you think of your area now that it’s organized.
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In addition to the card catalog, I have another large multi-drawer unit that came to me by way of a miracle. Since I had taped off the floor and knew how much space I was going to have behind my desk for storage, I was carrying that measurement around with me everywhere to look for just the right piece. One day, my brotherin-law showed me a picture of the most beautiful turquoise drawer I had ever laid eyes on. Not only was it a perfect match for my card catalog, but it also had 28 deep drawers! Come to find out, the dimensions were exactly the right size for my space. That’s the kind of serendipity that happens if you have the patience to sit in an empty space for a while.
If you stick to strict sorting and have small, numerous compartments, you are more likely to stay organized over the long haul. If you stick to strict sorting and have small, numerous compartments, you are more likely to stay organized over the long haul. Now, I find that when I’m done with a project, my room is neat again within minutes because everything has a place. If you would have told me last summer that I’d have an organized craft room where everything is sorted, labeled, and easy to get to, I would have laughed. I truly can’t believe that walking into my craft room used to give me a sense of dread because now it is pure bliss. 20
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I only buy supplies based on whether or not they will have a logical place in my storage system. If they don’t, I don’t buy them. It’s amazing how being organized can change every aspect of the creative process. I now film tutorial videos nearly every week. My desk is always clean and my camera mount is in place on my desk. This has been one of the most fun and rewarding effects of the remodel. My advice to anyone embarking on this journey is to allocate several months, not a weekend. A weekend plan will leave you frustrated and the project will only be half done. Don’t give up. Get your family to buy into the timeline as well (which in our case was critical for us to survive the “Christmas tree”). Remember to only keep the things that spark joy. Sell or donate the rest so that they can spark joy in someone else. Document your process in a Facebook album or with real photos. The “after” photos are incredibly gratifying, and the support from online friends will see you through the piles with a smile. About Lydia: Lydia bought her first rubber stamp in her early teen years and fondly remembers using gold embossing powder over one of the stove burners. From that moment, the spell was cast and her life was forever changed. After narrowly surviving a long executive career in construction, she now works full time for Internet Brands in her dream job: The Community Manager of Splitcoaststampers. Besides paper crafting, she enjoys geocaching, hiking, and hosting stamping retreats. Lydia lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and their two furry, feline overlords, Maddie and Splotchy.
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wall- mounting If your desk space is limited, you’ll want to get your Stamp-n-Storage products wall-mounted. We’ve designed a custom system to securely hold the cabinets onto your wall. Wall-mounted products will be 1/2” deeper than standard products due to the cleats attached to the back. We’ll make sure you’ll have everything you need for mounting them onto standard drywall construction. (This includes mounting cleats, drywall anchors, and screws.) Most Stamp-n-Storage products cost $10 to add the wall-mounting function. Larger products, such as the 60 Combo Holder and the Large Lock-Down Punch Holder, cost $15 for wall-mounting 22
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Kickstand The Stamp-n-Storage Kickstand will take your craft storage to a whole new level! NEW
We know that every square inch of your desktop is precious. That’s why the Kickstand is such a great addition. Place your cabinets on top of the Kickstand and your work surface will grow almost 5” deeper. They lift your Stamp-n-Storage cabinets off the desktop by 1-1/2”. There’s plenty of room to slip your trimmer, your project, or other items right underneath. Be sure to visit stampnstorage.com/kickstand to see all the details. Pricing starts at $13.75
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