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Sometimes I will pre stamp images, color and cut them out to use at a later time. Looking for a way to organize and store these...any suggestions. Thanks so much!!
I've just been storing them in with the stamp set. Then I don't have to remember the name of the stamp set, however, I do have to remember I have them...
I store mine in a 6" bin. I've made dividers to fit and have them filed by category. I've got a small section for pre stamped/colored and a much larger section for uncolored images. Makes for quick cards!
I had a couple of wide stamp boxes on my desk (the kind Stampin' Up! sells for wood mounted stamps). One box holds stamped images that need color, the other holds the ones I have colored. I like them because i can stand them up like books so they don't take much space on my desk.
I put them in Scraprack pages and in a 12 by 12 album. The Scraprack has a lip that folds over so they do not slide out and it is partitioned to take big or little items.
How do you store your stamps? If I pre-made images, I'd either put them with the stamp set or just behind it (if you use clear pockets) in a second pocket.
Alternatively, I'd put them in stamp set order separately in a bin or binder with page protectors or baseball card protectors, but also put something with the stamp set to remind me I had already done the work - either tucking in a colorful Post-It or removable colored dot or the like.
I sometimes make extra die cuts. Since dies are in clear pockets with a pice of white card stock for stability, I put the extra die cuts on the other side of the card stock.
I use the SU clamshell boxes...labeled by topic ( birthday, Christmas,etc.)When I am in a coloring mood, I take a stack of images , coloring medium (usually watercolor crayons or pencils) and find something on TV to watch....I place the finished images in the boxes--un cut as I usually don't have a shape or size in mind. I do the same for die cuts mostly.....I use the SU XL clamshells and use up my scraps by running them with dies through the Big Shot. I keep all the dies cuts from one set together in the clamshell and have a photo copy of the sheet showing what is available in the lid. This helps me assemble kits for swaps, send as RAK, or use for my cards. I have discovered that if I do this on a regular basis, my scrap box doesn't get out of control and I am more inclined to use the die cuts. My die cut boxes are labeled as Top Note, scalloped frame, octagons, trees, TH words small, and other types of labels that make sense to me. They are stacked on my cabinet that holds punches and dies and are easy to access.
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LOL, my bin is so stuffed full of images, I can't possibly get anymore in!! I said it made for a quick card, not that I used them regularly. ;)
To those of you in that same category, check out today's Teapot challenge. A fellow SCS member has breast cancer and has requested cards and some stamped images to color. Here's our chance to put those pre-stamped images to good use
I saw this thread and it reminded me that I have an entire shoebox overflowing with images from the trade forums way back when. Yup, also not used. I have a hard enough time keeping up with my current stamping much less "saving" for the future.
I have a small notebook with page protectors...cut cardstock to fit each page protector so you can use both sides and slide precolored images in each. Keeps them in good shape and visible and takes up very little space. It is about 8x5 and very inexpensive on Amazon. It also works great for stencels.
Once in awhile I would prestamp, but now I find them unused due to the specialty papers and inks needed for different ways of coloring. Is it stamped on watercolor paper or copic preferred paper, is it stamped with compatible ink for copic coloring or for gamsol, etc? I love all the different coloring techniques and so like to use the best for each type. Just my thoughts....plus I hate storing all the extras for just in case. If I diecut ahead or stamp extras, I give them away to my stamping friends.
If I have extras I make myself use them RIGHT NOW so they're not hanging around - I don't need ANY more reasons to organize/rearrange ANYTHING in my space - I'm OCD enough and full to the brim enough already!
True confessions: What I just wrote is my new-and-improved plan going forward. I gave away the "extras" I used to have hanging around and refuse to start that nonsense again...
I never do this, precisely because I'm worried I'll never use them! I do have a stash of backgrounds that I've made to try out new techniques, and I rarely pull them out once they've gone into the background box. Best for me is to make backgrounds and stamp / colour images with specific cards in mind and get the whole process finished!
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Because I always make multiples of cards at a time, I always die cut many more than I need at the time. I store all the extras in old A2 envelopes that I had damaged or messed up the address. I write on the envelope the die cuts inside and file them alphabetically. For example: balloons, several for butterflies, clouds, deer, fences, quite a few for the different kinds of leaves, several for flowers, several for birds, several for hearts, music, trees, wreaths, typewriters, flourishes, stars, light poles, lighthouses, etc. For the occasional one-off cards and for gift tags, it's nice and easy to just pull an image that's the right color making assembly quick.
I also die cut the most I can from my smaller scraps (small hearts, small butterflies, small leaves) and just file them away in their envelopes. I hate to waste paper, especially if it's a technique that I've tried but wouldn't use as a background.
All my larger scraps are filed by color in an expandable file folder that sits next to my Big Shot. Before I pull a new sheet of cardstock, I look through the scrap file and use them first.
I never do this, precisely because I'm worried I'll never use them! I do have a stash of backgrounds that I've made to try out new techniques, and I rarely pull them out once they've gone into the background box. Best for me is to make backgrounds and stamp / colour images with specific cards in mind and get the whole process finished!
Same for me but I do store my extra/sample backgrounds with my paper scraps that I store by color. I'm really good at using scraps before I ever cut a new piece of paper and it's always a nice surprise to find the perfect background piece.
Awhile back I found some vellum envelopes at the thrift store, maybe leftover from someone's wedding invitations. I put my stamped images in them, labeled by birthday, get well, etc. Then when I start coloring some, as soon as I have about 5 or 6 done, I put them on my desk and make the cards.
I store the envelopes in a photo box also found at the thrift stores.
Works for me for the time being anyway...
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Another storage method that works for stamped images and die cuts, is the storage sheets you can buy for Currency/postcard/Trading card collectors. They come in a variety of options, I got mine from Amazon. Link HERE to see what I mean. They go into A4 binders.
Another storage method that works for stamped images and die cuts, is the storage sheets you can buy for Currency/postcard/Trading card collectors. They come in a variety of options, I got mine from Amazon. Link HERE to see what I mean. They go into A4 binders.
This is what I use, too. I've also computer-generated a few Bible verses and various sentiments and put them in as well. It's a great way to use a friend's stamps to stamp out a bunch of an images or sentiment(s)-- especially if you're sure you wouldn't use the stamp much after that. I used to do that a lot more when I met with a weekly group. It was fun.
I know I won't ever use them, so I don't make extras. However, sometimes I play with a background or stamping technique and get an acceptable one or two beyond the card I was making for originally. If so, I make that extra card or two for for the occasion that may be getting low in my stash. I also have several groups that take cards to give to Hospice or for baskets to be auctioned off. If I store them, they would not get used, so I do it right away.
Pre Stamped Images Organization
