Cuttlebug--storing dies and folders
 

I just got a Cuttlebug (yesterday!) and I am not sure how I am going to store my dies and folders. Does anyone have a system for this. I especially don't want to cut my fingers on the dies.
Thanks!

Mine are in gallon-sized ziplock bag so I am sure you are looking for a better solution than that (I am too.)

I just have them in a basket by the CB, still in the packaging they came in. For the dies I merely slit one side so I can get them in and out, the folders come in packages that are so easy to take them in and out. The basket is almost full, though...........

I read where someone had put the dies in baseball card holders. I bought a pack of them that fit in a 3-ring binder (nine to a page). Works great! For the alphabets, I cut open the bottom of the upper row of holders so that the alphabet can slide through the opening and down into the second row of pouches. Then I just put some small ones in the bottom row. The small embossing folders fit in there too.

I am keeping mine in a SU stamp case! They fit perfect!!:)

I have my small dies in Baseball card protector sleeves. They fit nine per sheet. I think I got 10 sheets for $2 at Office Depot. I keep the alphas and embossing folders in cd protector sleeves, also bought at Office Depot. The sleeves are meant to hold 2 cds, but I can fit 2 individual alpha dies in each opening, so 4 per protector. I can also fit 2 embossing folders per protector. I think I got 10 for around $5. They all fit very nicely in a 3-ring binder. I can post pics if you are interested.

This is essentially what I am doing as well--baseball card sheets for the small ones (Walmart for 1.98), and photo protector sheets for the alphas and large embossing plates (also Walmart), all in a 3 ring binder--works great! I have NEVER been this organized before--I am so proud of myself!

I'd love to see a pic! :) Still trying to figure out what to do myself! :rolleyes:

Here are a couple pics to show my system...

I have my CB stuff in a Snapware container I got at the Container Store. The top of it is the exact color green as the Cuttlebug!! Here's a picture of the one I got for $7.99 (except for the color of the cover):

http://www.organize-everything.com/medcraftbox.html

I keep the CB plates and Embossing Folders in the bottom section, my 2 alphabets in the middle section, and my other dies in the top section (I have about 4 of the 4-packs, and one of the larger dies). It all fits very nicely, for now anyway!!! And there is room to grow too, because you can buy another Snapware container and you can snap it onto the bottom and make it as tall as you want!!

Hope this helps someone!

I saw some holders for QuicKutz dies. They look like mini basecard holders. I think there were 10 in a pack, but I don't remember the price. They were at Archivers -- if you have near.

This sectioned box will hold all the Cuttlebug dies, folders, and alphabets. Each section will hold 2 alphabets if you stack them on top of each other. The box snaps closed so it is perfect if you need to carry your Cuttlebug things with you -- and the box can be altered to match your scrap/stamp area! Note that the plates will not fit in the box.

http://www.newcleardollarstamps.com/.../Detail?no=842

Candyf

Candy, this link isn't working -- at least not for me --

Sorry -- try this link!

http://www.newcleardollarstamps.com/.../Detail?no=842

Candyf

That's exactly what I do!

Tee hee! I just had to laugh when I saw this container b/c this is what my DD keeps her crayons and markers in. :D Crayons in one level and markers in the other one...it works great!

I never thought of it for my CB stuff, though. Thanks for the idea! ;)

CB storage
 

I took someones advice and purchased the CD protector pages, 10 to a pack. They fit the folders perfectly, the 2" dies and alphabets, but I foresee having to buy another pack soon to accomodate the newbies. I found a cheap 3 ring notebook at Target with bright flowers and CB green background.

I have the quickutz holders for my quickutz, I tried to put the cuttlebug dies in them, they fit but really tight.

Bumpin' this up for more ideas. I need a way to store a few CB small die sets and a few alpha sets. I'm too lazy for the binder solutions - I need a box/container I can just reach into and put things back in. So far, the snapware seems to be the best solution for me. Any more ideas???

I have my 2x2 die sets in CD cases. folders and alphas in a basket.
I love the binder/sleeve system. Gonna stop at office supply store tomorrow!

Cuttlebut--storing dies and folders
 

Hello,

I just put all mine into a plastic container. Sorta like a plastic shoe box container.
I like that I have them all together and can grab the container and go with them if I want.

Diane beckman