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I'd like to know too. I have LOTS of them, sitting empty because I am unmountinmg all my SU! stamps.
__________________ Jac-ee Former FSJ Founding Coach and SU! Demonstrator, now crafting for myself. "There is a fine line between 'HOBBY' and 'MENTAL ILLNESS'"
I'm not unmounted but the ones I get with my background stamps I put my CB folders in them. ANother I have odd packs of brads and such in it. I use them to hold pieces to cards that I'm working on if I need to move from here to there. I should make one with all the adhesives I need at once. That would be handy
__________________ Victoria
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I use them for glitter and embossing powers. I keep a sponge moistened with water and a little dishwashing detergent in one to clean my stamps while stamping. I store finished cards in them. I use them to store non-SU wooden stamps. I have LOTS of uses for them as you can see.
They are great to store other wood mounted stamps so that you can stack them. However, now that I have mostly gone unmounted, I second Victoria's response. I have used mine to organize my paper scraps, die cut shapes, dies, buttons, glitter, markers, paint daubers, card projects, .... seriously I could keep going on.
I use mine for storing opened packets of things - like chipboard alphas, or chipboard shapes.
I also have extra letters/numbers stored in them from my alpha dies - when I change my mind about a colour or title and I have already cut them out
I have flowers in them - from various packets opened, and the leftovers
I do like the idea of using them for dewdrops.....
so mostly storage, I was thinking someone was altering them into neat projects. I guess I will keep mine around and start storing little things in them. I like the precut alpha idea, I am always throwing away alpha pieces that cut when I need a letter.
thanks
Oh, LOVE the clamshells! I have all my scraps in them, divided by color. All my refills, all my cartridges, even the jumbo ones fit in there.
But the thing most of my customers use their extras for is for making purses. Just use your Crop A Dile to punch holes to insert a ribbon handle. You can line them with DSP and then the purse will stay nice because the plastic protects it. The ones that hold background stamps are the best because they fit envelopes as well. You can get a LOT of cards in the purses, depending of course on how thick your cards are. I have pictures on my blog if you look under 3-D items.
__________________ Lyssa Griffin Zwolanek, Gold EliteSong of My Heart Stampers14-time incentive trip earner
I use them to replace mine when my cases are dented or damages. I also use them to store things in them. I really like the divided ones for storing my wheel ink cartridges.
Storage! Not just stamping storage, but things in general. Here are a FEW of the things I use the clamshells for:
The smallest one:
*to store a set of micro-point Sharpie markers (the kind that are small enough to fit on a keychain).
*to store the cords (charger, headset) for my cell phone.
*to store spare flash drives and the adaptors you use to make your teensy smart cards from your camera or cell phone fit into the media drives of your computer.
*to store die cuts I made on my Big Shot and from my paper punches.
*to store my limited supply of sponge daubers.
Medium sized ones:
*to store foam make up wedges and binder clips that I now use in the place of sponge daubers.
*to store miscellaneous gel pens I have acquired (jelly roll, sparkle, etc.).
*to store brass stencils
Large one:
*to store stipple brushes and other brushes.
They are great to store other wood mounted stamps so that you can stack them. However, now that I have mostly gone unmounted, I second Victoria's response. I have used mine to organize my paper scraps, die cut shapes, dies, buttons, glitter, markers, paint daubers, card projects, .... seriously I could keep going on.
oooo I never thought of storing my other wood mounted in there. Great idea! I only have three that held background stamps. I bought DVD cases for them and didn't mount them on the wood, so I had a few clamshells left. Thanks!
I use them to store my stickles, pens, pencils, markers, and other tools. I took my ribbons off the spools and keep them in clamshell cases sorted by colors. I also sorted my embellishments by color & store those in clamshell cases. I made my own ink spots & keep those in the cases; also my small ink pads.
I had been using mine for many of the things mentioned -- my stampin spots storage (I have multiple sclerosis and the full size stamp pads tend to get dropped or can't get the proper pressure for proper ink coverage.) I also keep my addional SU markers that were purchased after my color group sets and white gel pen in one. I keep die cuts in a couple. I keep my daubers in one. I keep ribbon scraps (up to 10") in one. I keep dazzling diamonds ep in one so can just "dip" in the piece to be embossed, shake off, and no mess.
BUT the idea for the cell phone charger struck me as great! Had been using a ziploc sandwich bag -- and replacing it when the prongs poked holes in the bag...or when the cat decided to make a few tooth holes too. Hurried to grab a small on and try the tip out. Perfect!
Like Lyssa was saying, I use my smaller ones (the smallest and second to smallest sizes that individual or small sets come in) to make little purse gift card/money holders. Perfect for both big and little girls because its just another cute little thing they are getting besides the gift card. I have had people tell me they then use them to store change in in their car so its in a cute container, one puts her small earrings & rings in it.
The bigger sizes are great to use for card holders. If you give cards, these are easy to decorate the front of and wrap a pretty ribbon around it (or I usually make a belly band and throw a tag on it.
I forgot to mention that if you can get your hands on them, the old alphabet clamshells with the ridges built in are totally awesome for storing sponge quarters. I don't think they make those anymore, but you'd only need one or two.
Love these... a friend just gave me twenty all the same size--it's like Christmas! : )
__________________ Lyssa Griffin Zwolanek, Gold EliteSong of My Heart Stampers14-time incentive trip earner
Oh, LOVE the clamshells! I have all my scraps in them, divided by color. All my refills, all my cartridges, even the jumbo ones fit in there.
But the thing most of my customers use their extras for is for making purses. Just use your Crop A Dile to punch holes to insert a ribbon handle. You can line them with DSP and then the purse will stay nice because the plastic protects it. The ones that hold background stamps are the best because they fit envelopes as well. You can get a LOT of cards in the purses, depending of course on how thick your cards are. I have pictures on my blog if you look under 3-D items.
Any chance you could give us a direct link? I looked and looked under "3-D objects" and couldn't find your project!
I forgot to mention that if you can get your hands on them, the old alphabet clamshells with the ridges built in are totally awesome for storing sponge quarters. I don't think they make those anymore, but you'd only need one or two.
Love these... a friend just gave me twenty all the same size--it's like Christmas! : )
I did mention this before, but in case anyone missed this. Those alphabet cases are great for storing the wheel ink cartridges too and then you don't have to worry about them leaking because they are stored in the plastic container.
This forum has been great with ideas to get me to think through how I store my things. I have to laugh because I use the white plastic eclair containers-without the lid on- for my ink refills, glimmer mists, dabbers...you name it. I write on the outside what's in them and have many for different uses. My shelving is white so they fit in just fine. I have saved those clam shells but only use them for leftover die cut outs or scraps of paper of projects I made before. If I don't see things I forget about them. Though my art room looks a bit busy or untidy to someone else, I know where everything is and just love my special room. Hubby comes in grinning when I am working and is so happy for me in my little corner of the world. His is in the workshop with grease and loving it, too!
I forgot to mention that if you can get your hands on them, the old alphabet clamshells with the ridges built in are totally awesome for storing sponge quarters. I don't think they make those anymore, but you'd only need one or two.
Love these... a friend just gave me twenty all the same size--it's like Christmas! : )
ok I have something better for the sponge and daubers. I use the insert from the Petite Ecolier (spelled wrong) little schoolboy cookies. This justifies me buying and eating boxes of these most awesome and way too expensive cookies. Unfortunately i think i almost have enough.
You guys are really making me regret throwing away the huge box of empties I tossed when I first started unmounting. I have about 200 more sets to go so I think I will be ok. Some really great ideas out there. I have a hard time thinking outside the box (pun intended).
Lyssa i went back to march of last year in 3d and didn't see any clamshell purses. Do you remember an approximate date?
I am really sorry I don't have a link! I am SO MAD at Lijit right now, their stupid search feature for my blog has been returning ZERO results to keywords I KNOW are all over the place on my blog. I can't find anything via search including my Easter projects just from last year. It is super annoying and I have sent some strongly worded emails to them, let me tell you! Unacceptable!!
I will look in my photo files really quick and see if I can find and attach it. I know I took pictures.
__________________ Lyssa Griffin Zwolanek, Gold EliteSong of My Heart Stampers14-time incentive trip earner
oh gee I found your easter projects while I was looking for the clamshell project, that is how far back I went LOL! I saw so many great projects. Love perusing blogs.
clamshell uses?
