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Does anyone have any clever ideas for storage/organization of all sized whale-tail (thumb lever) punches? A friend of mine (and fellow Splitcoaster) once told me that she found a good idea on Splitcoast (I think), but I can't remember what exactly it was! I think it had something to do with a piece of rain gutter? HELP!
Thanks! I LOVE the shoe holder idea- I never thought of that...that would be a really cheap way too! Yes, the punches I have are mostly from SU!, but I also have some of the larger Marvy Uchida ones (about the same size).....GREAT ADVICE! thanks again!
I also saw someone post a picture of what looked like a curtain rod or very thin towel holder, they had that on their wall or side of a bookcase and the punches sat on the rod, tail down. I thought that was a good idea, right at your finger tips (depending on where you hang the rod I suppose).
I also saw someone post a picture of what looked like a curtain rod or very thin towel holder, they had that on their wall or side of a bookcase and the punches sat on the rod, tail down. I thought that was a good idea, right at your finger tips (depending on where you hang the rod I suppose).
I did something very similar to this. I purchased the rods from Ikea that you can hang untensils and baskets on, KWIM? After mounting them to the wall, it came to me that I could stand my large punches up with the pole between the tail of the punch and lean them againest the wall. Works great and stores them out of the way but within easy reach and not thrown in a drawer Try it!
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I also saw someone post a picture of what looked like a curtain rod or very thin towel holder, they had that on their wall or side of a bookcase and the punches sat on the rod, tail down. I thought that was a good idea, right at your finger tips (depending on where you hang the rod I suppose).
This is exactly what I did! I have a pic in my gallery! The curtain rods are so cheap at WalMart....can't go wrong!! If you have the space that is!!
__________________ Laura T. (SU Demo)
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I store my punches in the Crop in Style Punch Pals - there are 2 different sizes and you can store all sizes and brands of punches. I have a teeny-tiny stamp space and I love them! They hang over the back of a door, have clear pockets, and connect to each other so you can fit 3 to a door.
I found mine on ebay for $15 each with shipping and handling - do a search for them online and you can find them on clearance as well. I don't own tons of punches so use the extra pockets to store glitters, embossing powders, embellishments, scissors and adhesives.
One of these days, I will clean up my stamp room enough so I can take pictures of my stamp room to share. It is the smallest space, but thanks to all of the great ideas on here, I was able to utilize every inch. Good luck with your room!
How about a dowel (get them at any hardware or lumber store)? Tie a length of twine around both ends (or anchor into the dowel with a thumbtack). Then you can:
Tie the other ends of the twine together and hang the whole thing on a STURDY picture hanger from the wall (with your punches over the dowel, of course)
Or mount little cup hooks or eye hooks on the side of a bookcase or desk (don't ruin an expensive one!) and hang the dowel and punches from there.
Storage Ideas for Whale-Tail punches
