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11-06-2012, 02:32 PM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Cromwell, IN
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embossing folders
how do you store them. I have lots of them and just throw them in a drawer so I seem to be digging all the time.
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11-06-2012, 03:16 PM
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Rubber Obsessor
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Location: MA
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My system is similar to Kathy's, except that I don't keep my samples and my folders together.
I have my folders in a plastic bin that is sized for CD's - the folders are taller than that, but the width is good and I'm fine with them sticking up. Each folder is labelled with it's name and they are sorted in alphabetically order. I did my samples on file cards, with the name and manufacturer written on each one. Punched a hole in the corner, and they are stored on a ring, also in alphabetical order.
I saw this system from someone else either here or online somewhere, but unfortunately I don't remember where. I like having the samples together to flip through, and then just pull the folder(s) that I want.
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11-07-2012, 10:11 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Worcestershire, England
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Turki, that might be me. I did this with samples, here . The folders I stand in a Really Useful Box, I think its the CD sized one.
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11-07-2012, 02:37 PM
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Crimping Master
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I store mine in a box from Ikea for the regular size and the new larger ones. I put the names of the patterns on the EF in sharpie. The smaller ones I store in a box I got from office max or depot don't recall which.
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11-10-2012, 05:30 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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I bought binders from Consumer Crafts for $9.97: Black Nylon Embossing Folder Storage Case | ConsumerCrafts
Right now, they're having a shipping special for Veteran's Day - $1.97 on all orders!!
I also love the Darice embossing folders....cheap!!
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11-11-2012, 03:03 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Fort Collins CO
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I throw mine in a photo box. I seem to be digging for mine too. At least the box is smaller than the drawer! ;)
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12-13-2012, 03:11 PM
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Swapper of the Month - January 2014
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Quote: Originally Posted by bjlee717 |
Oh these storage folders are AWESOME and so inexpensive -wow !!! PLUS (lol @ myself - I'm wayyyyyy too excited) they still have the $1.97 shipping deal.
S.C.O.R.E.
Thanks for the terrific sharing/enabling ;) I just placed an order woohoo
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12-14-2012, 10:47 AM
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Simon Says Stamp
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I use a Fridge Bin that I found at Bed Bath and Beyond.
You can see by my photo that I have a bunch of things I store in there .. background cling stamps, dies and embossing folders. The embossing folders fit perfectly
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12-18-2012, 07:45 PM
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Sep 2009
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I found some matching baskets at JoAnn's on sale a while ago. They have a metal ring around the top edge so they hold their shape. I have one that's perfect for holding my embossing folders. I try to keep them in their original package, especially the Sizzix folders that came with a die last Christmas, and they fit just fine in the basket. It holds all sizes, from the small Darice packages to larger folders for 5" x 7" cards.
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12-21-2012, 04:05 PM
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Swapper of the Month - January 2014
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I got my binder order from Consumer Crafts and I'm very happy with the binders and with Consumer Crafts.
With the embossing folders in the pockets, it's just like flipping through a book and I can very quickly see (and most important FIND) all of my embossing folders.
I got 3 binders for the small/regular folders and 1 binder for the larger folders. Each binder holds 40 folders.
I bought 3 of the small folders thinking that I might be able to use one of them to store items other than embossing folders in there (maybe spellbinder dies or my other thin dies like Memory Box). I'll play around with it over the holidays.
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12-23-2012, 01:20 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Charlotte, NC
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I, too, use DVD boxes. I have 7 boxes total. 4 of the boxes nicely house my A2 folders, one for my Disney folder/die combos and 2 for my misc size folders (i.e. the old 2/3 size, the 5x7, the borders, etc.). I like the fact that the boxes have lids which keeps the dust & pet hair out. The DVD boxes are a good size for this, especially for the A2s b/c they stand nicely on end, and I can see the name of the folder as I'm looking for a specific one. The 5x7s also do well, just laying on their sides instead of straight up. If I just had a few folders, I wouldn't go to this trouble, but this has been a good way to manage my collection.
For "inventory" purposes, I have embossed samples of each folder (except the little ones) that I keep on notebook rings. That way I can just thumb through those and see what I want to use. Each sample, and each folder, has the name of the folder on it, easily visible as I'm thumbing through them. My folders (and samples) are alphabetized.
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12-23-2012, 05:35 AM
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Die Cut Diva
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I don't have many yet, but I store mine in the accessory box from the Container Store.
Only now I have two that are just a bit too big for that box. Sigh.
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12-23-2012, 07:03 AM
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Matboard Maniac
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I put a round circle sticker in the upper right corner of each folder. Mine are NUMBERED I then embossed a sample of each folder, it is numbered and the samples are in a thrift store photo album....You would be amazed the inspiration that comes leafing through the photo album at all my folder samples. I store the folders in some narrow back to school totes that I found last fall at dollar general..... the size is just made for embossing folders and the totes have built in handles...............the photo album with all my samples is priceless.
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12-27-2012, 12:38 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
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I use page protector sheets with a piece of chip board (cracker, cereal box) covered with black paper on both sides. After inserting, I sew up the outer edge and across the middle. Trim the excess page protector off the outer edge and cut a slit below the sewn line in the middle on both sides. Waalaa! pockets for 4 embossing folders. You can also sew more pockets to hold the smaller folders. I too love the Darcie folders. Soo inexpensive.
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12-28-2012, 05:49 AM
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Kookie Creator
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I bought the Snap container ribbon boxes that you can stack and snap the ends. I believe JA or Target has them. The best part is the containers are light weight and portable! There is one version that has a removable compartment section and the thin metal cutting dies fit perfectly inside. They come at least 2 to a stack and are often on sale. The thin bottom section fits the A, B's and C plates for the Cuttlebug also!
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01-07-2013, 01:41 PM
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love this storage idea
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I love this idea. I would like to know if Darice embossing folders work as well as the cuttlebug ones in the cuttlebug? Also what is the angel policy for Darice products. I love all the embossing folders and the price! Thanks for any info you anybody can share.
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01-07-2013, 04:38 PM
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Rubber Obsessor
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The Stampin Up EF won't fit in the Black Nylon Embossing folder storage case/Consumer Crafts the pockets are to small only the Cuttle Bugs will. Anyone have any ideas on another zip case, also one that would hold Dies.
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01-07-2013, 05:09 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
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Quote: Originally Posted by kymomI love this idea. I would like to know if Darice embossing folders work as well as the cuttlebug ones in the cuttlebug? Also what is the angel policy for Darice products. I love all the embossing folders and the price! Thanks for any info you anybody can share. |
Yes the Darice folders work well in the Cuttlebug. I only have 5 Cuttlebug folders but have 16 Darice folders. I prefer the price of the Darice fo;ders over the Cuttlbug or Sizzex price. I get most of my folders at Pat Catan's Craft store.
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01-08-2013, 12:18 PM
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Insane Embellisher
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I found a little plastic snap-together box at Dollar Tree a couple of years ago. They sit inside it, on end, so I can flip through to see what I want. I write the names on the folders in sharpie so I know what it is.
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01-08-2013, 08:41 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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What great ideas you ladies have. I have mine in a plastic bin and dig for mine as well.
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01-09-2013, 04:26 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen SCS RAK Coordinator Swapper of the Month December 2012
Join Date: Oct 2004
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I found these wire racks a couple of years ago at Wal-Mart. I put a label on the top of each folder with the name. I started to keep a ring with a sample of each folder, but as you see I have quite a few and that does not work for me ;) They are filed alphabetically.
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01-11-2013, 11:16 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Feb 2006
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I have my folders numbered and in a box that will hold the larger folders, too. Whenever I get a new folder, I give it a number (I'm on #81 now!), then take a 2"x2" square of white cheap cardstock and make an embossed sample of the folder. I've scored an 8-1/2"x11" piece of cardstock so it gridded and my sample is adhered in one of the next empty square with the # of that folder written next to it. When I want to look for a folder, I flip to my sample pages in the binder, see what folder appeals to me and, thanks to the numbering system, know right where it will be in my box. This system has worked very well for me for the past couple of years.
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01-11-2013, 11:52 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Quote: Originally Posted by litesThe Stampin Up EF won't fit in the Black Nylon Embossing folder storage case/Consumer Crafts the pockets are to small only the Cuttle Bugs will. Anyone have any ideas on another zip case, also one that would hold Dies. |
I took advantage of the $1.97 shipping on the last day of the offer. I just received my EF Binder for the larger folders last night.
Embossing Folder Storage Case for 5 x 7 inch Folders | ConsumerCrafts
It looks like it's out of stock now. :(
I haven't even unwrapped the binder yet, but I think the SU ones will fit into this binder.
So far, I'm loving this storage method (my 3 regular size binders are all full) where I just flip through the album. I made a sample sheet in front of each folder so that I can "see" them better and it also keeps the folder being stuck to the vinyl pocket.
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01-11-2013, 07:56 PM
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Glitter Guru
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I keep mine in two jetmax drawers. They fit perfectly and I saved the original pkg and use the card for the separation of the sets. Works good for me PLUS a embossed full size sheetz (folder size) for a book. Its great to just flip thru the book and find what I like. I put labels on All of the sample pages so I know where it came from! Some sets have 4+ folders!!!
I'll try to add photos soooooon!
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01-12-2013, 05:36 PM
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I tried to order the 5x7 folder and yes it is out of stock, but ordered the other one. How soon should I try and order the 5x7 folder
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01-16-2013, 09:36 PM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Alberta, Canada
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I cut an empty A2 envelope box down and cover it with patterned paper. The A2 folders fit perfect, which all I have (right now...).
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01-17-2013, 04:26 AM
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Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Nov 2003
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SCS'r Wenchie is an organizing genius. She creates storage from foamboard. I fell in love with her idea here: Foam Core CB storage by wenchie - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers and made the book for myself since I have a Bind it All.
A few years back the Target Dollar Spot had these boxes that seemed to be PERFECT for embossing folders. The right height and width, and holds more than I've purchased. And that's saying a lot, I purchased almost every single CB one the first couple of years they came out, have many, many Sizzix, Paper Studio and SU ones. I'm not even half full! The big benefit was that the boxes came in pink, and I have a pink and brown studio.
So whatever box or bin you use, the embossed pieces either bound together or on a ring is a great way to flip through quickly, and label your folders. It kept me from constantly digging!
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