EASY Craft Ink Pad Storage Rack DIY

[@emmkaa2099]

How am I just now seeing this??!?? Probably because I'm just now needing this! Now I've got my Saturday craft! 😁 Pffft... and I was gonna vacuum! 😬

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Tsk. Vacuuming is so overrated. LOL Crafting is where it's at!!!!! I love this little holder still! It's held up great! Just make sure you measure as you go.... those cases are not as universally sized as one would think. (or the blocks aren't.) ;)

[@craftyluna6381]

This is a good idea! Here's a tip from someone who used to build theater sets and props: wood glue is STRONG. Instead of hot gluing the jenga pieces, I would sand them a little bit, then use wood glue and clamp them overnight, propped up somehow so that if any glue seeped out the sides it wouldn't glue it to your table.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That's awesome insider info! Thanks, Michelle!

[@firey3678]

To put colour labels on your ink pads, use a label maker strip, swipe the colour onto the label, stick to the side of the ink pad

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Firey367!

[@Sashapoo]

Great idea!

[@SassKatt71]

To label your colors, I would take the small dots as they use for pricing at yard sales and such in white. If larger than the front lip, cut it in half, stamp with the color and apply. That way you can see at a glance what the color is.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Great tip!

[@tkram97]

And I store everything in rainbow order! Rainbows make me smile! 🥰

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

ME TOO!

[@barbaramckenney5946]

Yes yes yes....just what I needed.....

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay!!!!! If you make one - please show me how it turns out!!!! You can share it to my Crafty Organizer Group page on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/730125317461615/

[@TheLovelyMissBeans]

Hot glue users: find yourself some silicone thimbles. You can also find silicone tipped tweezers. It can take the heat, and the glue with just peel right off when cooled.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Great tip!!! Thanks!

[@chaselip]

I always do ROYGBIV. Always so easy to remember. My fabric, paper, colored pencils and other items are all ROYGBIV.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That's what I ended up doing. 🌈

[@willajohnson8577]

I'm afraid our internet problems are because so many kids and parents at home are on their phones and computers non stop. We are having same loading etc problems here in Tennessee. Hang in there, you are so full of info. TKS again❤️

[@NonnaBethsCrafts2Be]

very nice idea, mark them with a white sticky dot and stamp on that

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks for the tip!

[@judycleveland2451]

Great idea! Now an idea for my punches!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'm working on it!

[@trudybuckley2400]

Brilliant!! So simple yet so effective!! And what a great budget buster! 😍 Love it!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@beveyhawco4758]

This is a genius idea . It takes up little room & you can make as many as you need . Thank you for sharing.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@leannemitchem8865]

Great idea! The look is very chic as well. Thank you for sharing

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome!

[@carolyorks6254]

I love the clamps. I have some I use as regular clothes pins when I need to hang things on my drying rack on my deck. Also when we go to the beach they hold the towels to the back of beach chairs. So many wonderful uses. Love this project. I will use this when I start to accumulate more pads. Right now I only have one to use when I distress some things. As always you have the answers for us. You are an amazing teacher. You always have the encouraging words I need. You and the counselor for my depression are what keep me going.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Giant hugs to you, Carol. I am happy to be a cheerleader for you. 💜

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Giant hugs to you, Carol. I am happy to be a cheerleader for you. 💜

[@beckyfrantz7097]

I been watching you maybe a yr or so. I like things you make or do. I take digital label marker.take pencil eraser of your rubber stamp pad of your pad color then I use The dollar tree packing tape.you can see the color you need.plus I do go to dollar tree get adhesive back labels.around back to school time. I digital labels I take separate the paper goes in the labels I don't take the sticky back off I slide it on like storage cart .I leave back of the label on .I leave adhesive with white cardstock .if I change mind I'm not messing up white cardstock.I used to handwriting label then packing tape over it .I'm crazy crafter x mess ink on my hands wipe off label clean.I use both ways hopefully it helps y'all.😀✏💟☺ x happy crafting😀

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

So smart, Becky!!!! Thanks for the great ideas and the support over the last year. 💜

[@kdramsey965]

I love to the se “rainbow order!

[@dianajones2441]

This method would be perfect to use on the tiny space of wall between two doors or the wall space between a window and a corner or cabinet. I have collected several wooden music cassette holders to store my ink pads; most are just too big and I feel may not be the best use of my sparse wall space. That is why I also don't hang up my peg board. I saw an idea and can't remember who to give the credit for it; buy a thrifted mini ironing board usually for just a couple $$ with a wire grid under the pad, (be sure to check becase many have pressboard), take off the pad, paint the metal parts if you like and hang it on a wall verticle or horizontal and use hooks to hang a lot of different items. Hooks holding a wood dowel could hold ribbon or tapes. I found a real skinny one and two normal mini ones which won't take up much space but will hold a lot! I haven't figured out where to put them yet or I would send a picture. One has a way to hang it from a wire shelf unit on its side which won't take up any precious wall space!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay! So glad I could help!!!

[@noramurphy3242]

Love this board! I know you are a great one for Quotes. Maybe you could stamp each pad color on a slim piece of paper with an inspiring word, attach to edge of pad, then cover with modge podge. Thank you for sharing all your creative ideas.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Love that!

[@roxannepratt5187]

Ingenious!!! I like the suggestion April Drust had for creating a wider board with space for the dauber. You could even go further and widen it enough to put a piece of metal strip length-wise, then stamp a round or square self-stick label & adhere to matching shape blank magnet, then put the corresponding magnet next to each stamp pad. This way as you add/move the pads you can move the corresponding magnet. This idea can be expanded on using any size board to become as detailed as you want (i.e. color blending/blocking samples etc).

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Wow! Great suggestions, Roxanne! I love sharing these ideas and then watching as you amazing minds expand and improve upon them! Thanks sharing!

[@dedestaggs5093]

Norrine, I sort colors in "likes with likes" of course😊,and I go lightest to darkest within each color scheme

[@sherylgoins4855]

Great idea. And it looks great. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks for watching!

[@michelebickel4774]

Great thanks. I use my bro label maker to mark everything!

[@ejej1964]

Wow! Awesome idea. I might try that. Thank you.

[@Taitcreates639]

Very good design Noreen. Tfs

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you, Bonnie!

[@dawneaschollmeyer9162]

I would put the basket below on the bottom with the hooks so you can easily remove to get to the ink spots

[@lauramoore4064]

Love this idea. Now I need to find room on 1 of my walls lol

[@colleenwright4554]

Great idea!! Thanks a bunch for sharing your creativity!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome!

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

It looks great Norrine. I'm not a stamper, but am going to share your video on my MeWe creative room organizing group. I know the ladies there will love it.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You're the best! I appreciate that so much!

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer You are very welcome. The group is fairly new, so I need to go through your older videos to share some more!

[@mymrbailey1]

I keep my stamp pads in alphabetical order. Love your creative ideas.

[@MamaWolfof9]

I found your videos today. I’m thrilled to discover that you created this ink pad storage system. I don’t like clutter but I have medical issues that have impaired my memory, so it’s easier if I can actually see what I have. This idea takes care of both, so does the rain gutter system that I watched earlier!! I can’t wait to show both of them to my daughter!!! I also organize items in rainbow order when ever possible. As for labeling them, I use white 3x5” cards to cut strips, color the strip with the item, such as ink, colored pencil, etc. Then I attach the strip to the item with the clear, shiny tape. It’s super strong, adheres instantly with no odor or drying time. Then I put the item away and smile great big! 😃 I’m really looking forward to learning more from you. Thank you for being on KZbin.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Love your labeling idea, AJ! Thanks so much for watching!

[@sugarhillcrafter1044]

I put my stamp pads in alphabetical order in my stacking trays. But, all mine are also labeled with my label maker, too.

[@dzymslizzy3641]

Clever! Love the hanger with the plastic washers; keeps you from bashing your thumb! ;-)

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Right? So much easier!

[@judibradshaw1948]

Thank you for directing me to this video!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

It's help up GREAT! Let me know if you make it! :)

[@yavrum22]

Very creative. Awesome 👏

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@KindlySo]

Very clever!!! Thanks!

[@floief]

Wonderful! And, doesn't take up much wall space. That's the big thing around here.....wall space. I love it!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

So true!

[@melissasantoro5904]

omg the ice cream bit had me rolling! That's exactly what I would do...

[@martiejohnson9376]

I love this idea. I had noticed it on some of your other videos and was wondering how you did it. You are really creative. Thank You for all of your Brilliant Ideas !!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@rosemarysurockart2111]

Hi friend, thank you for this video. Awesome DIY. TFS. LOVE & HUGS. 💜💜💜

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@LynnsLaunderette]

Oohhh. Stephanie Barnards STAMPS OF LIFE INK!!! It’s awesome ink!! Great project. Love the word art!! ETA: Stephanie has new ink pads out now.. I think they might be bigger. I took a tiny heart stamp and stamped on sticker sheets the color and stuck them to the end of mine for reference.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Oh thank you! I love that idea!

[@patriceeinsel5405]

Use a marks a lot and mark on the side the color. I have an old library case that I use for my stamp pads.

[@constancebarrett1398]

I like it get ice cream. That made me smile.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Sometimes it's the best idea. LOL

[@jotaroslegs2345]

That is an excellent idea. Using wall space is better than using a drawer. I really like it. Great Idea!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you! 😊

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

As always, a great idea! Thanks!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Cass! 😊

[@LBJ6362]

Great idea! I sort mine by color family and I used a tiny label, wrote the ink color name, and inked the label with the ink, then stuck to the front. Made life so much easier haha

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That's a great idea! Thanks, Laura!

[@hilarygreek7830]

I have a cassette tape organizer that I plan on spray painting for ink pad storage.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That will work great!

[@theresak9915]

another great project!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you! 🌺

[@imd40]

Great idea and economic! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome!

[@normafavela3912]

Awesome idea. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome!

[@tasst2674]

Love the shell game!

[@bwynn3296]

This is great, I've got mine in a rainbow order. All the reds then oranges, etc. This will work so great, as when u have new ink pads to add, there's no name permanent put on the board, just names on the pads themselves. Again this is great. Tyfs

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome!!!!

[@barbarashipley9720]

Another great idea!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Barbara! 🌞🌻💛

[@kellydigitalimaging]

This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing your creations. ❤❤

[@michelegrigg4952]

Of all the ink storage ideas I have seen, I love this one most! I will be doing this! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I am so glad to hear that!!!! Thank you

[@christinewalsh7824]

Brilliant idea!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ArtyAntics]

Very clever! I always go rainbow order and if I have multiple of shades I put each shade from light to dark so I know roughly where my dark reds would be and it narrows down the hunting. I used thin labels for my ink pads. I stick them on a glass mat or my heat resistant mat and swipe the ink colour on it. I also have a colour swatch book so for the water activated ones I can splash a few drops and see the colour variation. I also swatch all,y card stocks and colouring mediums so I can pull out swatches to colour co-ordinate my projects.

[@michelleweems318]

Awesome project!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you, Michelle!

[@karenreeves3958]

Thanks for a great storage idea for ink pads. You could stamp the ink pad on a piece of paper & then cut it out & glue it to the front of the ink pad. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Great tip!

[@pattimercer9357]

Definitely ROYGBIV! Get adhesive dots and touch one with each stamp pad. Add dot to front of pad! I love your idea. Ikea sells something like that premade. I have over 75 ink pads, I’m going to make holders out of foam core.❤️👍

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I was worried the foam core would move too much... unless you are building cubbies for each ink pad. I was going for an easier project. Can't wait to see how yours turns out!!!!! 🌈

[@michelesoto5919]

Loving this idea for my move!! 😍

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

So glad!

[@dianethoroughman9541]

This is such a clever idea! I only 2 stamp pads so I won't be making it yet. If I end up with an abundance of stamp pads then I will.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

How are you? Did you make your kit yet??? I'd love to see pics if/when you do 💜

[@dianethoroughman9541]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer I haven't made it yet, but I will. I just need to get a couple of things for it.

[@rhondita95]

Easy versatile idea

[@gerrieriihimaki6446]

To label, you can ink a small spot on a piece of paper and punch a hole out and glue that on the side of the ink pad. Then you know the exact color. 🙂

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Gerrie!

[@debradavid929]

Love it! I didn’t know you are a stamper too! I’m using your quote to make a sign for my craft room, and anther for a gift to my mom and sister whom share a huge craft space.......

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I LOVE THAT!!!! I'd love to see how yours turn out! You can share pictures to my Call Clutter Fairy Group page on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/730125317461615/

[@PaintAndCraft]

Address Labels! I sramp my ink color onto regular white address labels, then cut them lengthwise into thin strips and stick them to the outside edges of the lid. I made a stamp pad holder using foam core board a couple years back, and have my ink pads slid in with the short side exposed, so only needed short strips for each end, but a regular address label would be plenty long for the longer sides. And I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THOSE JENGA BLOCK SETS FOR AGES! I hope I can find some soon. Thanks for being you, and always having such a positive attitude.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Want me to grab a few and send them to you??? My store is NOT one of the good ones... yet even they always have them in stock!

[@PaintAndCraft]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer I would LOVE that. But they probably cost more to ship than they do to purchase. LOL Honestly, I'd reimburse you!

[@lissachampion6574]

Love this...tyfs. looks easy enough.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

It is! And, you can't beat the price!

[@inkartistchannel2573]

Norreen! You’re a genius and my FAVE source of inspiration!!!!! I store my ink pads by color basics. All the reds (for example),from darkest on bottom to lightest on top, in vertical turntable storage towers... from Stampin Up. Called Color Caddies. Not made any longer. I love them, small footprint for a zillion Ink pads! Alas, completely full. I’ll employ your method for other brands of pads👏👍👏💕👏. Also, I use a small solid image stamp, stamp it in each ink color o a good weight white card stock as a swatch. Sometimes I cut a short strip of the swatch to adhere to the side or end of the ink pad lid. Sometimes I use a regular office hole punch to get a dot from the swatch to put on side and/or end of pad lid. I also use the swatch dot glued to top of ink refill bottles so I do t have to search through and read labels. This system has been working fabulously for me... for about 12 years now. Thanks, Norreen, for another great idea from start to finish. ESPECIALLY for keeping the small fail in the video. I find it easier to learn from a mistake I can see.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I do too! So glad I could help. :)

[@Laura-zw2kn]

Always rainbow order for me. I mark them with a label maker. This is a great idea! Thank you for sharing✌️

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome!

[@willajohnson8577]

You probably watched White Cottage Co update. I like the way she made a backdrop for one of her cabinets using those L brackets as feet to hold it up.llike something you would do. She makes me tired just watching her,lol♥️

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I love Mary! I want to live in one of her sheds! LOL

[@willajohnson8577]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer I want the new shop on the hill!!♥️

[@debbiesykes5491]

This is a genius idea thanks, now I have a project to keep me busy with my stamp pads so happy

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Have fun! Let me know how it goes.

[@susanseifert925]

Love this! I would display from dark to light starting at the bottom. Been racking(!!) my mind as to color code so I can see the color at a glance to no avail. Please share when your light bulb goes on!! Stay safe, and as always, keep smiling😁😊😀🙃

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

The best idea I've heard is to swatch the color on a white label, then use a hole punch to pop out 2 color 'stickers' to attach to the front and side. Then you will always see your color! I thought that was genius!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

The best idea I've heard is to swatch the color on a white label, then use a hole punch to pop out 2 color 'stickers' to attach to the front and side. Then you will always see your color! I thought that was genius!

[@susanseifert925]

Thank you for the quick reply. Excellent idea on how to color code the outside of the ink pads so I can select the needed color. THANK YOU🙏😁❤️😊👍😀✌️😆

[@hazelpoole1954]

Great idea. Works really well. I use the standard ROY G BIV then neutrals. I use a colored drawer system as I have mini pads.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Great tip! Thanks, Hazel!

[@ima.happy.hippie]

I love this!!! While watching I thought that this would also be a perfect holder for my large block rubber stamps. The basket will hold all of my smaller ones perfectly. I can't wait to make these!!! You are so creative, Norrine!! Thank you for sharing this idea!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Great idea!! And PERFECT for your new space!!!!!

[@mist4926]

Be careful the shelf doesn't test on the stamp it may compress it

[@bonniehoogeveen5235]

Cute idea! I organize my colored products (paper mostly) by the Rainbow method (ROY G BIV) followed by black/white, naturals, and Metallics.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That's what I ended up doing too! Great minds think alike! :)

[@NancyLynn]

You are so brilliant! Regarding labeling the various ink pads, you could take the ink and apply it directly to paper and then either cut out a strip the width and height of side of ink pad and attach it (or just punch out a small dot and adhere). I always store my ink pads in rainbow order, from light to dark, ie mint green followed by dark green. What I have heard about storing ink pads up, down, or sideways, is that it depends on what the 'pad' is made of, ie is it felt or sponge. Tim Holtz claims that his felt pads and all felt pads can be stored either way. Regarding sponge ink pads, the only way I would store them is up, like the way you have them shown in the video (but perhaps storing them upside down is another option but I would investigate this further). Thanks Norrine!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks for the great info, Nancy!!!! I have generic pads - they are old but still work really well. LOL

[@ajarofpotential]

Totally love this idea! Thank you!, 💕

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'm so glad!!! Thanks for watching 🌞💛🌻

[@pjmccarthy179]

Great job

[@debbiecampbell3260]

This is simply brilliant! I go by earth tones, soft subtles, brilliants, and vibrant. Thank you for sharing!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I love learning all of the different sorting styles! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@stellasigman6597]

Hello from southern Ohio just thought if you used a permanent marker to color the edge of your stamp pad with a permanent marker the color of the ink that is inside. Example if you're ink pad is red the color the edge that u see red

[@dianepainter9186]

Awesome idea!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching! 🌻🌈💜

[@shirleyward2829]

wonderful idea. question - do you ever have time to craft for yourself?🤔

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Actually.... I cheat. These ARE for myself - I just get to bring you all along. 💜😊

[@lauramartin7300]

Love it.. I'd put the color on the front so I could just grab without reading or picking.i have the small squares and tear drop shape inks. Thanks for sharing..

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Great idea!

[@shirleydesrochers4947]

Cool idea!

[@stamperssecret5379]

Hello from Dallas. I LOVE this! It makes so much sense and hardly takes any room at all. Norrine, you out did yourself. Thanks for sending the link!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome! Great find on all those stamps!!!

[@dawneaschollmeyer9162]

I ended up using the old stamp in up containers from the stamps to put mine in just like the Tim Holz ink spots and that works great for me, but it seems that this will work great for the regular size Tim Holz stamps as well, I take a label and cut in strips then put the ink pigment on the side that shows out. Great Ideas come from Great Minds.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I agree! And creative minds are the best! 😊

[@EnticingNimue]

Great idea!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching, Nimue!

[@musicmama64]

Very cool!

[@susanjerrell9220]

To mark your ink pads, you could color a spot on paper with the ink. Then use a little circle punch and punch out the color. Tape or glue the dot on the front or end of the ink pad. You could use any small punch, for example a star etc. Maybe that would work. Very nice storage. Thank you. 💞

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Susan! That's exactly what I will do. :)

[@eugenebellion9142]

Great idea

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you! 😊

[@theresaduplessis6529]

Lovely 💞🦋🌷

[@sandyh8755]

This is a fantastic idea! My husband made me some stamp pad storage but I’ve almost outgrown it. This is way easier!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Wonderful! So glad you like it!

[@cheriwhitley8385]

Great idea! I will use my label maker to label colors..love the idea of the lil basket on top! Thank u..

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Great idea!

[@vayes7958]

That is so cool....I love it....I like the phrase too...🤗

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you 🤗

[@melb.4609]

Yes, way to use that wall space!

[@basketsareme]

Awesome! Thank you for the great tutorial. I will have to make a couple of these.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Please do!

[@vickiedreamin590]

To be able to find color easy just stamp a small sticker and place outside edge, like the small white stickers you get at Walmart near the garage sale stickers, just cut into 1/4 so it is tiny and stamp and stick!

[@RutRohShaggy]

love this idea, I am thinking of using a wider board and using same technique and putting lil ledges next to each stamp pad to hold the ink dobbers that goes with each pad, and love idea of lil basket for the mini ink pads as well. thank you for inspirations.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That's a great idea! Let me know how that goes if you are able to incorporate the ink dabbers!!!

[@hazelpoole1954]

Love to se how that works too.

[@roxannepratt5187]

Great idea - see your mention in my comment 💙💜❤

[@craftypenpalmoma]

Or you could add Velcro dots next to each one and attach dabber ends if you have that kind!

[@carolwhittlesea7683]

I like that your stamp holder, your camera sound crackling at the beginning of your video. But it was ok near the end.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

If someone could tell me what that crackling is - I would be SO GRATEFUL! This is my third mic... and I can't figure out why it's doing that! So sorry it made it hard to hear. I will keep working on it. Thanks, Carol! 💜🌺💜

[@ziggiezag938]

Cute.