March 15, 2011

Rubber Stamp Storage Ideas - Part 1



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Is your craft room overflowing with oodles of rubber stamps that you just can't get a handle on? Could you benefit from a pretty but portable storage solution to help get those unruly stamps under control?

Today I'd like to show you a few of the boxes I house my collection in. A peek inside will show you why they are so special!


First, the boxes contain a removable sectioned shelf that make sorting small to medium size stamps a breeze. The stamps in these boxes are categorized, although the order may appear random due to spacing issues.


Now, I'm sure you're wondering - what lies underneath the top shelf?


More glorious storage space that is perfect for storing your larger stamps and accessories!


Finding an exact replicate of these boxes is challenging (trust me, I've tried!) However, you can find similar types of boxes in home decor stores, crafting stores, and sometimes even in the jewelry or cosmetic sections of department stores!

Question: Now that I've shared one of the ways I store my rubber stamps - how do you store yours? Feel free to leave a link in the comments if you have photos on your site for us to visit!
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55 comments:

  1. Southwest Cottage DesignsMarch 15, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I found you at Wednesday Window and love your title, Create With Joy! I'm following you now and have enjoyed reading your inspirational blog.

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  2. judeMarch 15, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Wow that one way to store your stamps in jewelery boxes.I surpose if you looked at charity shops /second hand shops youd find some and can always alter to your taste!Mine i have in my new draw storage since the big clearout.
    Have fab wednesday
    hugs jduex9

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  3. NickyMarch 15, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Love your storage so pretty - mine are stored in the drawer on my left of my desk with my ink pads etc ~ Nicky 4

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  4. Jennie -The Artistic StamperMarch 15, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    pretty stamp storage.. mine are in boxes, drawers, and generally piled up!
    Happy woywwing!
    Jennie #6

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  5. SueMarch 15, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Hi ya
    gorgeous box fab storage for ya stamps, me house mouse stamps have a cupboard of their own the rest are in plastic drawers, have great day, happy WOYWW, sue,x

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  6. sandra deMarch 16, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Now that is a clever storage box, just perfect with the extra top shelf. I love kitty she obviously knows whats in that box. My storage is very basic and I will try to do a post this week.

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  7. SDCraftsMarch 16, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    That box is divine and inviting and inspirational. However, my own stamp storage is here and I love it too, for sentimental reasons.

    Shirl #38

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  8. GlendaMarch 16, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Lovely storage idea! My stamps are in the drawers of a chest. It has shallow drawers and they are perfect for my stamps!

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  9. HelenMarch 16, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Beautiful boxes, but where do you keep the boxes?!

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  10. AnnieMarch 16, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    What pretty storage boxes you've got there. I am selling all my rubber stamps over in our blog shop at greatly reduced prices if you fancy a bargain :-)
    A x

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  11. okienurseMarch 16, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Very nice stamp storage. I have love all these pretty boxes! Thanks for sharing. Vickie #52

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  12. VirginiaMarch 16, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous ideas - love it - will now be on the look out for similar LOL!

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  13. MinxyMarch 16, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    What a neat idea, most of my stamps are cling mounted so i store them in folders :)
    Happy Wednesday
    StaY InKy
    hugs Minxy #28

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  14. Berry March 16, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Love your storage how pretty! Mine is just stored in really useful boxes, practical but not pretty! hugs Rebekah 75 xx

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  15. DiMarch 16, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    What delicious storage! And so many yumy stamps - am a bit bewildered as to why there are so many kitty stamps :)) Di x

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  16. SarahMarch 16, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Aaah storage - the dream and nightmare of us all - these are very pretty - great stamps too.

    Wishing lots of creative fun...
    Thanks for sharing today,

    Sasa (sarah at 3)

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  17. The Crafty ElfMarch 16, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    I just love the way you store your stamps....just lovely.

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  18. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Such a beautiful cat... great Idea for storage...! Guess your desk's not like my desk today a total mess, hehe! Jo (53)xxx

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  19. fairyrocksMarch 16, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Terrific!! Like a revised printers tray..only prettier. Nicely done.

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  20. shazsilverwolfMarch 16, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Great storage idea,give your beautiful cat a hug from me please, :) Shaz #148

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  21. HettieMarch 16, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Very pretty box. Hubby built me a shelf for mine and I keep some on the top of my desk so they look decorative too! Nice to see you have a "Supervisor" in your room!!
    Hettie # 155

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  22. Sylvia/LittleTreasuresMarch 16, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Lovely boxes. Lovely Cat..aren't they fun. I have my fav's on shelves above my work area. Clear/Rubber in thin drawer storage unit most by vendors. Enjoy

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  23. SarahMarch 16, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    This is a great idea, I love it! Gorgeous kitty too :)

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  24. Julia DunnitMarch 16, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    What a pretty way to store. Mine are upright, indexes facing out, about 3 deep on a corner shelf unit, so they can talk to me when I look at them for inspiration. And because I'm too lazy to get a box out and find one!!

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  25. Mrs A.March 16, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    I'm afraid my meagre assortment of stamps are in a boring plastic see through box. Hugs Mrs A. #57

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  26. MarjoMarch 16, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Thanks for the the view and sharing, hugs Marjo#10

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  27. KarenMarch 17, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    What a gorgeous storage box and so pretty.
    Hugs, Karen #73

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  28. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsMarch 17, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Ah, lovely storage... but you know it 'mazes me how people have so much time to pretty up their storage I dont seem to get to to it ever.. plain Jane perhaps.. but love the colours and prettiness and the stamp stash too
    Thanks for sharing and Happy WOYWW!
    love Shaz in Oz.x

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  29. DoniMarch 17, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Wow! Lots of fun stamps in there I see!!! Suppose your kitty will let me help myself???
    LOVE that box...I filled one of those with my laces the other day, now I'm second guessing myself...hmmmmmm. Looking forward to seeing part 2 of your post!
    Thanks too for joining me for Pearls and Lace Thursday! I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!
    Blessings!
    Doni

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  30. TertiaMarch 17, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    That box is beautiful! I store mine in CD cases. Great minds think alike, I also showed my stamp storage this week.
    Happy WOYWW

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  31. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)March 17, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Sadly, my collection of wooden stamps would not fill one layer of that beautiful box. Most of mine are unmounted, and just get filed in boring A4 box files.

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  32. Michele's Scrapy CreationsMarch 17, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    love your pretty box! right now they are not stored in any as I'm figuring out how i want them to be --put away in boxes like yours or on open shelves like most do. thanks for sharing.

    #161

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  34. Maggie's CraftsMarch 18, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Great idea and great pics!

    Thank you for sharing. :)

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    Maggie
    x

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  35. Gabriela Delworth - Instructional DesignerMarch 18, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    What a fabulous collection of stamps you have!


    ~ Gabriela ~

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  36. Terri MorseMarch 18, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Oh my, your beautiful kitty steals the show! I adore cats and your beauty makes me want to hug him! Your boxes are a pretty way to keep all those rubber stamps from taking over. When I had my huge collection of wooden stamps, my hubby made me these wonderful shelves-they were only one and a half inches wide-just enough to set my stamps on. The covered an entire wall in my studio. These days, I mostly use clear stamps-they're easier to store. I have a pink file box with dividers that fit tons of stamps. Have a great weekend. Terri

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  37. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 18, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    This is a pretty way to store rubber stamps and art supplies. I also love cat atamps :0) I have a few plastic multi drawer carts on wheels where I store mine. The larger drawers on the bottom of the carts hold paper and other supplies. I wheel them out of my closet when I want to play with the stamps, and then wheel them back in out of sight when I'm done.
    It was nice to find your blog through Pink Saturday!

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  38. Maison MuttMarch 18, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Clever! I have mine in a plastic box...looks like that will be changing soon! Happy PS!
    Licks & Wags, Niki

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  39. CharMarch 18, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    You not only have a wonderful collection of rubber stamps, but you have a great way of keeping and storing them. Happy Pink Saturday, Char

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  40. Decor To AdoreMarch 18, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Oh I just love your organizational skills!

    Last Monday I did a tutorial on a pink party favor which you might enjoy. I am now organizing a Spring altered matchbook swap if you are interested.

    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  41. Self SagacityMarch 18, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Love the boxes! They are so exquisite.

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  42. LVMarch 18, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I do not have these. You have a big assortment and are storing them in a nice way.

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  43. KezzyMarch 19, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    I love your box idea. I keep mine in drawers. Yours is certainly more bright and creative.

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  44. UnknownMarch 19, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Love the box. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  45. DonnieMarch 19, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I have a similar style box that Roberta from Con*tain*it sent me. Very useful.

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  46. JeanneMarch 19, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Ny cousin has tons of stamps much like yours. She has a tiered container in her craft room. Your box idea is awesome. Love the pretty pink.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  47. LynnMarch 20, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I used similiar type boxes for my photos, CD's and such, so by the time I get to the rubber stamps I have left, I simply put them in clear plastic boxes. Love your boxes. Happy PS

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  48. UnknownMarch 20, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    That's a great idea! I usually just chuck mine in a drawer! :( You can find boxes like that at Michael's craft store and JoAnn's too.

    HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
    Sarah

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  49. OliviaMarch 20, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Oh what a pretty box.
    happy pink saturday.
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  50. Joy@Thrifty Parsonage LivingMarch 21, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Very pretty storage!

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  51. SashaMarch 22, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    I love your cats! Your storage is so much better than mine. I just have mine in a plastic bin which makes it a little difficult to find what I'm looking for. Maybe I'll try your idea. Thanks for linking up to Creation Mondays @ ~The Life of Me~!

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  52. KatherineMarch 24, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Great storage! I only have a few stamps so they're just stashed in a plastic bin with other misc. items. Thanks for linking up!

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  53. Jenn EricksonMarch 28, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Ramona, what a perfect way to organize your stamps! Looks like you have a wonderful collection! My stamps are currently housed in an old toiletries travel case that I painted a robin's egg blue. It doesn't have the multiple layers though, so all the stamps or just sorta chucked in there. I'll definitely have to keep my eyes open for a set like yours!

    Jenn/Rook No. 17

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  54. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Great idea! I don't have any storage ideas for block mounted stamps. I have mine in plastic boxes. But I have found that my clear stamps work great on a CD stand.
    Love your blog and am your newest follower.

    Buffie
    http://scrappingwithbuffie.blogspot.com/

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  55. PinkimMarch 31, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Hi there...I am a late visitor from Pink Saturday...I like it here so I have decided to follow you...I am Pinkim from TrulySimplyPink

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