Ink Pad Storage from Foam Core

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

This is the best video I've discovered so far for making a unit to store ink pads. I decided ages ago to make one from foam board which is a lot more rigid than cardboard and will give a more professional finish. I think I would do it with hot glue, though. One of the best parts is how you made the interlocking uprights and shelves. I'd like to incorporate small square sections for storing re-inkers alongside the pads, too, and maybe some drawers for odds and ends. Thanks for sharing! Brilliant!

[@kathleenlelievre685]

I LOVE this tutorial as I am really not able to purchase a a shelf for my inks. You have inspired me to make my own. I will try my best to make it look as good as yours does. You are very talented and witty. What I LOVE THE MOST if the fact that you left all of your "boboos/difficulties" in the video.. you know, when the tapes wouldn't let go of your fingers or when you accidently drop the piece of foam core onto the sticky tape. It made me chuckle (lol) and know that I'm not the only one who does things like that...THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SHARING! ! From: Kathleen...New Brunswick, Canada

[@MammaCass]

You are a star just what I was looking for! I know this is an old video but I’ve only just found you. Honestly I haven’t paper crafted in seven years due to RA so I’m well out of touch with it all and just getting back into it now I can use my hands a bit better. I’ve been making soap and bath goodies for a few years but just treated myself to some ink pads and stamping toys so I’m very excited to get playing. Thank you!! Xx

[@nanachar9]

What a great tutorial this is! Thank you so much for taking the time to make the video. I'm going shopping tonight for the tape!

[@toolusr]

Thank You for taking the time for this video and sharing. The instructions were great and easy to follow. I will be starting mine in the morning. Also thank you for my new vocabulary word.... Love it!

[@tachar]

I like it. I tried to make one years ago but failed miserably. Math and me = really wonky :) I am a visual crafter and if I cant see it I dont use it. I really enjoyed seeing what you are working on. Cant wait to see what you do next :) Lotsa hugs to you Shelly

[@whitetigess]

neat idea.. you could even decorate it on the outside to match your craft space attire... Great project thanks for the details and taking the time to show step by step directions.

[@kathycresswell8353]

Now that I've SEEN you make that, I know it is possible. But I have a feeling it would take me weeks to complete the job (with even MORE colorful language)! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@StampNStitch]

I have limited space. I have my ink pads mainly in 1"cubes. I used 4x6 photo boxes, added a folded paper towel in the bottom to help them from moving around. I store all distress inks and all Papertrey Ink inks in a photo storage case with room to spare. The case tucks neetly under my desk.

[@dandelionsg]

what a great idea! Really neat and professional looking too.

[@messageinafold]

Thank you for your comment. Excellent ideas you have to incorporate the re-inkers along side the stamp pads. Also your drawer idea would be beneficial as well. As to hot glue.....I don't use that product much in my crafting because I always get myself burned and blistered so I tend to shy away from it. The heat from the hot glue will melt the Styrofoam that is sandwiched between the paper. That is why I chose to use the tape. Thanks again. Leslie

[@mary4397]

Hi Leslie...I started searching for an inexpensive way to make something to hold my ink pads as I had them in a drawer but it was annoying to have to take them out as I was looking for a color I wanted so I am so happy I found your youtube on making this ink pad holder maybe a month ago and I finally sat down Saturday and started cutting out the pieces I needed to make this.I wish I could have posted a few pictures of my project to show you but I would like to say THANK YOU ;) .It turned out great. You did a great job with instructions as I went through them with ease.I hope you are doing well Take are and God Bless you

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Mary! Please send me pictures of your ink pad storage that YOU BUILT! Send them to my email - [e-mail] I will feature your creation in an upcoming video. I would love to do that for you. You will be letting others know that the project is totally doable :D Hugs - Leslie

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

Lol, Leslie! Yes, I'll certainly do a blog post and probably a vid when I create my unit, but you may have a long wait. I'm not planning to make it till we eventually move house (my hubby retires in 18 mths) when I will know how big to make it to fit in my dream ARTHaven which I'm going to design from scratch! (well, a girl can dream, can't she...) Let's hope that project is more the cat's elbows and less a pig's breakfast. Shoshi

[@juanitapinion2197]

Great idea and clear instructions. Thanks for sharing. Appreciate you.

[@littledott1945]

Great video, I just paid 79.00 for one of wood and I wondering how heavy it will be once the pads and reinkers are in it...Not all reinkers will fit and now I wish I had seen your video so I could have made mine with your directions. Pam

[@messageinafold]

Thank you :D. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment on my video. Leslie

[@lydiahensley]

Excellent tutorial, I am desperate for additional vertical storage in my craft room. TFS!

[@kriskraftsmorewilson9651]

I never seen that kind of tape before is it like a very strong double-sided tape kind of thing

[@bellnorton4453]

Such a cool idea and sweet design.

[@messageinafold]

Indeed, you can decorate the outside in any fashion you would like. If you are industrious you can even cover the inside back, the vertical supports, and the shelves. Hot glue lace or other use washi tape to cover the cut edges. I'm not that industrious :/ Thank you for leaving your comment, I appreciate you. Leslie

[@MrsHalfpint]

You did an awesome job! Thanks for sharing how you made it with us! You're really smart & brave! I'm afraid I would mess it up! It looks great & certainly serves it's purpose. Great job!

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Sheila :D I appreciate you watching my video on the ink pad storage and leaving your sweet comment. Hey, it is only Foam Core board and it costs a whopping $3 at the most. The hardest part is talking yourself into giving it a try :D Leslie

[@messageinafold]

Thank you for your comment, I appreciate you. The metal tape is found at the hardware store (Lowe's or Home Depot). It is used to seal the joints of the duct work in your home heating and A/C ducts. Hope your stamp pad holder comes out better than mine did (LOL). Leslie

[@jenniferladwig624]

Thank you for sharing! This also gives me ideas for making a Barbie Doll storage caddy for the clothes and things like they made years ago covered in vinyl. The foam board would work beautifully.

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

what a nice project and what a great job you did.

[@messageinafold]

+Me Myself Thank you, Me Myself, for watching my video and leaving a comment on the Ink Pad Storage video. Leslie

[@kataugi]

What a great video. I can't wait to give this a try. Thanks for sharing .

[@kltpiano1]

You make this look so easy! I am sure I will need more strong words than "crapazoid", but I would love to try this idea. Where do you get the metal tape? That stuff seems to work great. Thank you SO much for sharing this great tutorial. I feel like I need to an economical storage for my stamp pads and this is probably it.

[@JenniferHranek]

Love thiams! Thanks for showing us. Always wanted to buy something to keep my stamps inside but now. I know how to do it.

[@messageinafold]

Sorry for the delay in answering your comment. In my search I have found that Hobby Lobby has giant single sheets of foam core near their framing section and Michaels has jumbo packaged sets over in the kids section. Thank you for your comment, I appreciate you. Leslie

[@messageinafold]

Awwww, dang. Doesn't that just make you crazy when you purchase something and find it somewhere else cheaper? I hope your wood piece works well for you. Maybe you can make one of these for your reinkers and find a wood grain contact paper that matches your really great ink storage piece. No one has to know they are different :D Thank you for your comment, I appreciate you. Leslie

[@SuperRocketdog1]

This is old I know but just had a look at it! Your sooo clever! and your patience is endless! I'd have chucked it after the sticking bit! lol. But a great idea. Thank you for showing the process.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Maureen. The ink pad storage is still standing and still doing the job I intended it to do. It is light weight and can be moved about easily. Say, you might be able to con someone with a knowledge of tools to take this on for you :D That is if you have the need of such a storage item in your fabulous creative space ;-) Hugs - Leslie

[@jomcenroe7538]

Great video! I don’t think you were haphazard! I think that each hand drawn .. anything .. carries a small percentage of error 🤷‍♀️ But you are soo patient ! I’m very impressed !! Thanks for this

[@messageinafold]

Vanessa, thank you for leaving a comment on my video. All of the measurements you requested I tell you on the video. This unit was made specifically for my space available. Your bead storage will not be quite the same as my stamp pad storage unit. Measure your bead boxes: Height, length, and depth. Measure the space you wish to put this unit. Follow my instructions on assembling the unit and you will be good to go. Thanks - Leslie

[@ThorneyRose]

TFS Leslie. Just the tutorial I needed to see. I need a lot of stream-lining in my craft room. This is one thing I will be attempting. And yours looks just fine to me! 🌹 Rosie 🇦🇺

[@northernlightscrafts]

Haha you are the only other person in the entire world I have heard sat crapizoid! In all seriousness though, this is a fabulous tutorial. Thanks for the belly laughs and the stellar idea!

[@erick7542]

What a patient wow its a great job

[@pamellabridgman6204]

Hi Leslie, could you please put the directions ans measurements for the stamp storage? I love the idea. Pam

[@elsieblakley2381]

I have no sound so I hope you show this again. Thanks

[@motherbrown7568]

Great idea!! Thank you for your video. Can you show how to make a door for this great box?

[@messageinafold]

Mother Brown, please forgive the tardiness of my response to your comment. I never thought about putting a door on my ink pad holder. Hmmmmmm, you might have to take a stroll through a hardware store for lightweight hinges. Four of them. You would then need to have four (or more) large washers with a small hole in them. Get some nuts and bolts to fit the hinge holes. The big washers are to give support through the foam core when you put the nuts and bolts on so they don't pull right out of the holes and your doors fall off. The giant washers will go on the inside walls and hopefully be hidden. Hope this helped you think about a way to make a door for your storage unit. Leslie

[@messageinafold]

Paula Deem Reynolds - Thank you for your comment, I appreciate you stopping by and watching my video. Sorry for the long delay in responding to your comment. Leslie

[@messageinafold]

Thank you for leaving a comment, I appreciate you. Leslie

[@messageinafold]

Thank you for your kind comment. I appreciate you. I'm so glad to have given you a time to laugh, we can all use a bit of laughter ;-) My most favorite non-swear word is Crapazoid. Had to clean up my potty mouth around my children when they were young :D Leslie

[@chelbellboo]

I just love that metallic tape. I use it for a lot of things. my favorite use is for covering alpha letters to hang on the wall. it also holds alcohol ink very well.

[@melissanoble1621]

Wow! That is amazing! TFS😁

[@messageinafold]

Thank you for your comment. Please forgive the tardiness of my response to you. Leslie

[@riteasrain]

I would find it hard to get my fingers in there to get the pads out but looks like you can remove shelves anyway to make spaces larger, plus some colours look hard to see if you're looking for a specific colour. Nice idea though👌 Has it been useful over the years?

[@viviangassan5506]

Super job! I enjoyed this video and learned something useful as well!! Love and Light Vivian

[@messageinafold]

Thank you for leaving a comment. Please forgive the tardiness of my response to your comment. I do appreciate you stopping by. Leave me a link when you create your ink pad storage unit so I can see what you've done :D Leslie

[@jillorcutt6830]

Leslie, I just found you and love what you did. You have the patience of Job! Did you get your foam core at Michael's? Think I'll give it a go!

[@1Cheribaby]

Love this idea!!!! Excellent and inexpensive way to store my inks.I am definitely gong to try and get hubby to make me one...or two :)As stampers we get way too many inks and other great things to work with. Unfortunately when they are outof sight they are out of mind too. Also love that this fits pretty much all brands if ink since my stash consists of Stampin Up, Memento and Distress inks.Do you have any ideas on how to make this in diamond shaped squares to fit my copic collection.Thank you so much for sharing this awesome idea!!!Cheri

[@messageinafold]

+Cheri H Thank you, Cheri H, for watching my ink pad storage video and leaving a comment. I abhor the hot glue gun, in fact I HATE the thing. If you like using that blasted thing it does work well with foam core board. For your Copic Marker question, the diamond shaped boxes will need to be built in a different manner. You would need to have one box made to your specifications, the rest of the boxes would require three sides to join with the first one....across and up and down. It seems that you have a handy husband, he might have a better way of creating your Copic storage or be able to finesse my description to get the results you desire. Thank you, again. I appreciate you. Leslie

[@donnakillewald9151]

You aught to be a construction Foreperson! Holy Moly you sure know your stuff!

[@melodymoeller2780]

What did you use to cut the lines from the holes to the sides?

[@amandagioia1]

Thank you for showing everything. :)

[@barbarakelly6519]

Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic idea, I only hope I can find the board here in Ireland.

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Barbara, for taking the time to watch my ink pad storage video. I appreciate your comment. If you can't find the foam core board in Ireland....all the way across the pond and up the road over hills and dales :-). Anyway, if you can't find the foam core board a good thick cardboard box or two (or three) that is/are not bent and crushed badly will work just as well as the foam core. Hope this helps you. Leslie

[@barbarakelly6519]

Thank you Leslie, I hope you are feeling a lot better now and you're in control again. Sending you huge big hugs, cause we all need them xxx

[@barbarakelly6519]

I can't believe it Leslie, I found the foam core board in a local office supply shop, she only had two sheets. Brought it home and made it with you and I'm loving it. Filled it with all my inks and it's great, so thank you again and sending lotsa hugs your way xx

[@messageinafold]

I've been looking for your comment and have looked everywhere....except for here :-/ LOL WOO HOO! Finding the foam board at your local office supply shop AND you put your storage unit together already! I'm so thrilled for you! Thank you, Barbara, for your kind and generous comments. Once again, please forgive me for not getting with you to answer your comment. Hugs - Leslie

[@barbarakelly6519]

Sorry Leslie for sending you all around the houses!!! I get just like a child in a sweetshop when something comes together for me, now it's not perfect, but what pray tell is in this world. Sending much love and hugs your wayxxx

[@Tracyleslie1]

Excellent job.

[@messageinafold]

Thank you for your comment, I appreciate you :-) New vocabulary words are a bonus item ;-). Pop me a link to your blog or your video when you have your storage system created using the foam core. Other people do such a better job than I did. Leslie

[@messageinafold]

Thank you Shelly :-) Hopefully the next one will come out better ;-) I'm going to be working on one of these for my spritzes. Maybe you can enlist Brian's help since he is really good at building things :D Love you - Leslie

[@lrhardwick]

How many Stampin up ink pads will fit into this ink storage unit?

[@candacekieper4354]

Tried this sagged after awhile use light wood instead if you are going to spend all that time use something stronger or glue several together

[@Tinkerbell31326]

I wanted to tell you why Leslie did not answer you. She lost her battle breast cancer. She was truly a wonderful lady that I got to know well. Wr never met but talked on Facebook and on her videos. I miss her terribly.

[@AngelroseDesings]

I am making a stamp pad storage also....I would like to make them for my beads too

[@darboardman]

Fantastic video and solution for storing ink pads!! Do you take custom orders? Lol!! Really great project!! How long would you say it actually took you to make this? Again, great video!

[@messageinafold]

+Darlene Boardman From start to finish it took about 4 hours. I had been flying by the seat of my pants the whole time. That is the reason it is a bit wonky. The other two, spray bottle and ink refill storage units, took about the same amount of time but are not as terribly wonky as the ink pad unit. :D LOL Thank you for watching the video and leaving a comment. Leslie

[@pdrey55]

Looks good to me!

[@auntbssewingquiltingandcra3442]

Thanks for the video.

[@AngelroseDesings]

This is a great idea. I wish that I had someone to make me some templates to keep in my house wfor when I need them. If there a way you can make me some templates for the shelves and the everything? I would appreciate it alot.

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Vanessa, for your comment. Frankly, I was winging it when I made all of these - ink pad, spritz, and refills. When I had some success with the ink pad storage then the other two went together better. As for a template. I will have to decline on one major issue. I don't know how many ink pads you have and how much (or little) space you have in your craft area. You can visit my blog - messageinafold.wordpress.com - and check out the blog post I did. That will show you how I measured and came up with my design. That is the best that I can do for you. Sorry. Leslie

[@wease4824]

what a great idea...thank you!!! 😀

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Wease, for watching my Ink Pad Storage video and leaving a kind comment. I'm sure your creation will be quite a beauty in your creative space....instead of the plain thing I have. Hey, it works really great. Hope you enjoy putting yours together. Leslie

[@ritaharris2372]

Really helpful video. Thanks

[@messageinafold]

Thank you Rita for watching my video and leaving a comment. I appreciate you.

[@janettevanreenen3349]

Hi LeslieThank you for your post. I have one question and I hope you don't think it is a silly one. One the vertical rows you made to cut 1 inch and on the horizontal it wad 2. What was the reason? Ta

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Janette, for watching my video on creating ink pad storage out of foam core. Thank you for your question, as well. The reason for the differences in 1 inch and 2 inch is.....the 1 inch on the vertical pieces is for the height of each ink pad - which are somewhere around 1/2 inch in height. The 2 inch for horizontal is to accommodate the width of the ink pads. Some are more wider than 2 inches so I had to make allowances for the wider ink pads. I hope that answered your question. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment. Leslie

[@janettevanreenen3349]

Thanks for your speedy response. Makes sense

[@messageinafold]

Thank you for watching this video and leaving a comment, I appreciate you. Leslie

[@paperandstamping541]

love this idea!

[@messageinafold]

Your comment got sent to the Spam area. Didn't even know there was such a thing on KZbin. Thank you for leaving your comment on my video for making Ink Pad Storage from Foam Core. I appreciate you. Leslie

[@paperandstamping541]

really? I would not know how to find that section... lol loved this idea anyways it really rocks!

[@deskjockie4948]

I've been pricing ink pad storage units, and just could not bring myself to pay that much! I'd rather spend the money on ink and paper, lol! Thanks for sharing such a great idea for making my own, custom sized to my needs!

[@messageinafold]

The Foam Core Board is the best stuff you can buy for this type of project. It is light weight but it is sturdy. You can use a hot glue gun in the construction. I, personally, HATE my hot glue gun...thus the metal tape. I hope you enjoy making your very own ink pad storage unit. Leslie

[@deskjockie4948]

I did! and it turned out very nice. I would send you a photo, but I don't know how, lol!

[@messageinafold]

AWESOME! Thank you for letting me know that you have created your very own, custom built, ink pad storage for your creative space. Wonderful news!! Leslie

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

Thank you for your reply! I love my hot glue gun (recently got a new one which is brilliant). A friend made a model of his self-build house a few years ago from foam board and stuck it all with liberal amounts of hot glue and didn't have any probs with it so I think it would be OK. I can see myself making a pig's breakfast with the tape and getting it stuck to everything except what it should be lol lol!! (That stuff has a life of its own!!) Shoshi

[@paperandstamping541]

This is really clever...

[@becwynn3235]

is there any way I could purchase this from u, or one that fits my craft area, as I could never make one. thank u

[@messageinafold]

Bec Wynn, I am not home now and don't know when I will be home from my truck driving job. Thank you for watching my video and leaving a comment. Maybe a friend of yours can help you with this project.

[@becwynn3235]

Thank u

[@dotzam5154]

Hello do you know were to get the silver tape? . Thank you Dot

[@messageinafold]

So sorry for the long delay in answering this very important question. The metal take can be found at any hardware store. Ask for "Aluminum Duct Tape". Not the "Duck" tape that is fabric. This is an actual thin sheet of metal with a SUPER sticky adhesive on the back. Oh, and care needs to be take. That stuff is sharp and can cut you. Leslie

[@beaniegreen4849]

looks great!

[@sophsterm]

How thick is the foam board that you use?

[@messageinafold]

+sophsterm The thickness of the foam core I used for the stamp pad project is 1/4 inch. If you use the metric system....let me check on that measurement.....0.64 cm. Have fun creating your storage unit. :D Leslie

[@messageinafold]

I had to laugh - "a pig's breakfast". Never heard that term before...can't say that any longer :D Sounds that foam core and hot glue would do well. Send me a link to a video or a blog post when you do create your storage unit, I'd love to see what you do. Leslie

[@nelliechappell6193]

Hi Leslie I haven’t seen Ewe for Awhile ... Just Noticed I Hadn’t hit Subscribe Button ... I heard a Your Voice and recognised It Was Ewe Even Thought I Hadn’t Scrolled Down To See Ya Name And Your Face Wasn’t Showing In the video ... lol ...

[@mangelicalangs2011]

love it thanks for the video

[@messageinafold]

Thank you for watching the video and leaving a comment. Leslie

[@ayellessnuffelhoek]

i would've done it with hot glue... thats easier :) but came out pretty good!

[@AngelroseDesings]

Can you please send me a message on Facebook with all the dementions for all the shelves that you made. i want to make then for my beads. thanks in advance Vanessa

[@madusonkeeper]

Foam core and cardstock both too flimsy need flat storage videos

[@danieljohnson1560]

how many pieces of foam board do you use???

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Daniel, for taking the time to watch one of my videos and leave a comment. I appreciate you. I purchased the foam board from my local craft store (Hobby Lobby). The pieces are 24 inches by 36 inches. I used two of them to make the ink pad storage. I had a lot left over and used that to make my Shimmer Spritz storage as well. That is another video in the series. I've also made a ink refill storage unit with foam core as well. Leslie