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Wow!! Lucky you. I know you are happy about that...wish I could get them all but right now I just add one to each of my orders.
I don't have anything good to tell you on the stamp pad storage as I just stack mine up but I don't have near the amount you do. I have heard people use cassette tape holders. You might want to do a search under stamp pad storage and you may get some previous threads.
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oohhh...I have the same question. I thought about getting the SU holder, but it won't fit the neutrals! So I don't know what to do. I figure since they're specially designed to store upside down, I shouldn't stand them up on end which would be easiest... I'm waiting to get them tomorrow then I will try to figure it out. If I find something good I will post it!
I got a fellows spinning cassette holder that I have mine in. I paid $5 for it at Big Lots a little less than a year ago. I don't know if they still carry them. I use my SU! stamp pad caddy for my non-SU! stamp pads like versamark and stazon.
First of all, congratulations on your purchase -- now you'll have all the colors that you need! Second, I use the SU pad organizer/caddy. It's really perfect -- you can't go wrong with it.
I simply love having all the colors of ink at my fingertips (or is that on my fingertips..lol)! It is great to see a card, want to case it and actually have the ink *TO* case it! I don't have any suggestions for storage, I am pretty happy with the way I store mine now, but pulling them out doesn't bother me. I have a picture in my gallery of what I use to store mine in.
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When you order the whole color family they come in a nice sturdy box just the right size. Thats how I store mine... at least for now. Have fun with all the colors.
I'm so jealous! I'm adding to my collection a few each order. Each set comes in a really nice cardboard box, and there are some great ideas on here as well. My dh is making me a case for mine. He loves doing woodworking, so when I started whining the other day, he got out the ruler & grid paper, and is busy working on it! I can't wait!
Can't have too much color in your life, right? I can't find it today, of course, but there was a really good thread on ink pad storage last year that contained a list of websites selling storage units -- everything from cardboard, to acrylic, to wood. I searched them all and finally settled on a "lazy Susan" unit from www.stampinthings.com. I really like it. Mine holds the basic 48 colors with space for the coordinating reinkers and markers. There are also spaces on the sides that hold smaller/narrower pads, like old SU pads, Kaleidoscope, non-SU ones. And there's a shelf on top. This can also be expanded with a top unit -- "The Topper." The service from this company was great! I'd definitely buy from them again.
I have the Case Logic Nylon CD Case and I have been very happy with it. My stamping space is in the formal dining room so I needed my storage option to be portable. I have two of the 60 CD cases ( 1 for classic and 1 for craft), they have held up very well since I bought them over a year ago. I am preparing to buy a 30 CD holder for my overflow of neutrals and others.
I will try and find the website that I purchased mine from ( million something ) and post later in the day.
I have the Case Logic Nylon CD Case and I have been very happy with it. My stamping space is in the formal dining room so I needed my storage option to be portable. I have two of the 60 CD cases ( 1 for classic and 1 for craft), they have held up very well since I bought them over a year ago. I am preparing to buy a 30 CD holder for my overflow of neutrals and others.
I will try and find the website that I purchased mine from ( million something ) and post later in the day.
I didn't like the fact the SU one only holds the 48 colors. Then you have to find a place for the neutrals and any other pads like Versamark. I have one from suink. I love it. It spins and holds markers, reinkers, and wheels. Mine has drawers too which I use for the wheel inks.
I have all the colors too (from last year) and have all the NEW colors this year. I kept all the colors that came in the cardboard boxes in them. I have a lazy susan that I put the 4 boxes on and flip the 'lids' of the cardboard boxes up and hold them together with a rubber band. It works great, and I can just spin the lazy susan to see what colors I need. I have a small Sterlite bin to hold my NEW colors in next to it. Works great!
When you order the whole color family they come in a nice sturdy box just the right size. Thats how I store mine... at least for now. Have fun with all the colors.
I found out I'm perfectly happy with this! I'm glad I didn't buy anything...It's easy enough to pull them out, even from the bottom. The only drawback is that they take up quite a lot of room on my shelf like this, but I don't have a ton of stuff yet so that's ok!! Thanks for the great tips.
So I took the plunge and bought all 4 sets of SU ink pads....
