I Have Finally Found the *Perfect* Ink Pad Storage System!
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- 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. And that's when I found it: the Stephanie Buddy Bag! amzn.to/3fqboCF
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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Haven't seen anyone mention it - but the "hole" is to pull out the box from the bag. You just need to insert the little boxes so that the hole is facing the opening and then the velcro will even close better! Love your labeling idea!
I’m so glad you mentioned that, I was watch the video and wanted to tell her the same thing LOl! Guess that’s why reading directions helps
the "Stephanie" was designed for Stephanie Barnyard from Stamps of Life. great buddy bag
OMG you will be hooked on all Totally Tiffany products. For the distress oxide pads use the Edna bag, for paper scrap organizers use the scrap pockets and on and on. She does a live on Tuesdays on FB and UA-cam. Enjoy
Thanks for letting me know!
Totally Tiffany and Crafter's Companion have joined forces. Don't know that Tiffany was bought out as she still has her US site but CC now carries her products and have collaborated to create some items.
I have these bags some for 6+ years … Velcro tape is still fab
Yes, TT bags are awesome! See thru but contained and secure. Flexible but 1000x more than a zippered plastic bag. Able to label them, switch out what you use it for, lightweight but strong so helpful when using on the go or need to store an empty one they take up less room than hard sided containers with easy-to-lose tops. (But unlikely you won't find another use for it so won't be empty long). I love free and repurposed recycled containers to the max however sometimes I gotta buy & use to be able to access and enjoy my supplies & crafting!! Yeah Julie! - K, a dedicated TT tribe member
I can tell you're a fan of TT! And I see why!
Came upon this video accidentally. Haven’t “seen" you since you had a TV show. Will definitely check out your UA-cam channel.
Per Stampin’ Up, it’s best to store your ink pads ink side down, so the ink stays at the top of its pad. The color labels are perfect!
I am going to check these out love that I could take a bag and go! I use dollar store containers they are long and say it is for artists brushes but they are fantastic for the distress inks. I have a video on my channel by same name if you want to see them. I love that you can stand them up or they fit great in a drawer and can go in tight enough that the kids don’t come off. Ps they are also great for alcohol inks or reinkers
These would be great for traveling to classes. No need to pack each time -- just grab and go!
Tiffany sells through Crafters Companion in the UK now
I use the smallish tool boxes from the dollar store for my Archival inks- 24 pads fit in each one!! I *am* going to use your labeling method, though, because I love that idea!!❤️
Awesome!
OMG, I use those also. I just started putting all mine in there. Love them, holds a big collection! If I want all my Gina K inks, I just grab my 2 bags!
Totally Tiffany is owned by Crafter's Companion which is out of Great Britain. But, I thought she still had a distributor here in the US. I have some of these bags and I like them very much.
Woohoi. You've been Tiffanized!
I have been using those for my Tim Holtz Distress and Oxide stamps and love them. I’m going to get some more for my rectangular ink pads. Thanks so much for sharing.
Glad you like the video!
Hi! Great tip for inking the color sample on the side of the ink pad!
Just a very important FYI, when you put the plastics boxes together the little hole goes up so that you can pull out each box like a drawer from the storage case . Then the Velcro will go all the way across and fit perfect : )
What a great idea of labeling. Totally Tiffany makes great things
I'm enjoying them!
Great tips and love those bags! TFS the inspiration!
You are so welcome!
Clever! Tot Tiff is always great! I use Container Store standard plastic boxes for everything now because I too have furniture/storage space issue and can sort of build my own stack this way.
Great tip!
When I only had a few inkpads, I was using an old cassette-tape storage case insert, with a piece of cardboard taped into each slot to make the bases bigger. When I ran out of room, I sprang for the proprietary Stampin' Up! inkpad storage cubes, since I use their inkpads exclusively now. I use a plastic 4x6 file box from Walmart for my re-inkers. I still use the soft zippered cassette storage case to carry my inkpads to group crafting sessions, though.
It is nice to be able to transport them!
Tiffany is working with Crafters Companion. They are located in England. Tiffany also sells on HSN
I don’t have too many full sized ink pads, so i store them all in a recycled tissue box in my drawer. The width of the tissue box fits the full sized ink pads that i have so that’s nice. They’re stored stacked though, which can be hassle when I’m looking for something in the middle of a project. Love your find and thanks for sharing!
That's the hassle that I had. I hated having to rummage through the stacked pads.
Her products are amazing. Yes totally Tiffany has partnered with a British company and that’s why your items came from England.
Hello. I love your use of the labels that come with your storage! My sister is looking for ink pad storage. And I will definitely suggest Totally Tiffany.
Wonderful!
FYI….Tiffany is now with crafters companion…the Stephanie bag is named for her friend Stephanie Barnard from the Stamps of Life. The Stamps of Life is carrying a lot of the storage bags (you can get discounts if your in a club)🤩🤩
It looks like Michaels has started carrying some Totally Tiffany products, also. I saw them on their website and purchased a few sets of pocket dividers that I use to keep some of my ephemera organized, and they really do work well for various sizes. The pockets hold more paper than I thought they would judging by the product photos. I think I saw these ink pad holders on the website, too.
That's great to know!
Hsn has them too.
I use the fantastic metal boxes made for the distress oxides ink pads? For other ink pads I have them in 60 pad holder, from the stamp-n- storage company, that is mounted on the walls!
Totally Tiffany works with crafter’s companion Sara Davies on a lot of storage things- that’s why England
They come from England from crafters companion I believe! The stamps of Life sales TT products and so Michaels craft store in the US one line only! I love and own multiple TT products! Funny you say zipper Tiffany just said today Zipper products are coming out soon!
Yay!
Thanks for sharing Totally-Tiffany's products! I just bought the Barbara Buddy Bag for 10 of my CTMH ink pads! Have a few other products from her too. I follow her & have learned a lot on organizing my scrapsroom. I also have her Scraprack. By the way, Tiffany partnered with Crafter's Companion . Some items will come from there & others from Tiffany.
Thanks for the tip!
you can add fastenings to the Velcroed side for more security.
Great tip!
I am currently waiting from my first Totally Tiffany product.
Hope you like it!
Not sure but crafters companion may have bought her out or partners with her. Her products are on their sight and on their spot with HSN. May be the reason it came from UK.
Actually, Totally-Tiffany partnershiped with Crafter's Companion
GREAT TIPS, especially about how to label each stamp pad! Did those labels come with the stoage bag system from Totally Tiffany?
Yes, they do.
Michaels is selling Totally Tiffany products and it looks like they are on sale this week!
Yay! Thanks for the tip!
I use a storage system made of MDF that I had to put together. (Actually my 12 year old grandson did it). I was excited to get it for my Distress Oxides as they are what I use mostly, but I found it was too deep for them and they would get lost. Solution? Buy some cheap erasers and pop them into the openings! Fixed.
Great solution!
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Do these work for Stampin up ink pads?
I believe that they do have a bag for Stampin' Up Ink pads.
Which storage bag would you order for you distress inks?
Edna: amzn.to/3KdXFNe
You aren’t putting the boxes in right. The circle goes on top so u can pull out a box. She got bought by crafters companion in England.
Those seem to be great bags for your ink pads. I have my Tim Holtz ink pads in the metal box they make for them. I like it a lot. I have my art room in a loft area and I do not have vertical wall space either. It is a challenge.
I have a metal Tim Holtz box too. But I've outgrown it!