GET ORGANIZED With These Die Organization Ideas!

[@julieolinger1386]

I have used sheet protectors inside notebooks with an 8-1/2 x 11 magnetic sheet and cardboard inside to store dies and dies with matching stamps. This system has worked well for me to find everything easily. Each notebook has a theme like rectangles and squares or circles and oblongs. On the back of each sheet protector I keep card ideas and die info. Thanks for all your great ideas!

[@edithshaw2473]

I have 1 more idea. Make a copy of the set of dies to fit in the box or sleeve that stores the stamp set. The dies could be filed with the other dies & you can see what dies you have to use with the stamp set when you get out the stamp set. You could slide it in the pocket behind the box paper label so it faces inward. Then it is with the stamp set but not an extra paper to keep track of.

[@marciamassie4954]

I have drawn around my dies for several years but I use a black marker. It reflects the light differently so it shows up very well and doesn't rub off. Excellant ideas to make copies.

[@elandry7724]

I love the idea of having the die sets photo copy with the stamp sets. Great idea…my next project!

[@jillscofield4654]

Thanks for the great ideas! Consider die cutting on scrap paper and putting in a 3 ring binder by category. I stamp new sets on scrap paper also by category in the same binder. Inventory samples of embossing colors and washi tape also in binder. A separate ring has embossed papers with size and a number for easy pulling from basket. Now I know exactly what I have to create a new card. Always enjoy your videos!

[@illawallaroo]

I also always photocopy the die set as soon as it arrives, in its original packaging so I know how everything fitted, and I write the # of pieces on that photocopy too. (Easy to miss some of the smaller pieces that might be inset into a bigger piece.) This photocopy has saved my bacon many times, esp when I’m die-cutting several sets of, say, flowers and foliage, often several on the one pass-through. Easy to mix them up!

[@maggieb4648]

I thought about doing an inventory of stamps and keeping them in a notebook but the task of stamping them all out on pages was daunting, so I never did it. I never thought about photocopying them, or my dies, numbering them and filing them by theme. After that, storing the dies and stamps numerically makes things so easy! Great ideas presented here. TFS!

[@handmakewithlove]

You're welcome Maggie!

[@catspencer1378]

great ideas! Very helpful and inspiring. Now to get organized!! Thanks!

[@sherrilbjalexander2856]

I use the numbering system stamps w/dies, stamps only, dies only etc. I print a snapshot of each when purchased and put the photos by category in a binder. I flip through the photos when looking for something in particular or when I have no idea what I want and this method works great for me. Thanks for additional ideas! Blessings. 8-)

[@wendyzilli9735]

This is what I’m trying to do but have no idea how to start this project. Any help would be greatly appreciated ❤

[@suepaquette4625]

I have started using the notebook system. Magnet sheets (vent covers) for dies thank you for your help, love your videos

[@handmakewithlove]

Thank you Sue!

[@myruffleddreams1906]

Many years ago when I first started stamping, I did the notebook idea and found that I didn’t really utilize it. Now, years later, I have so many more stamps and so many more dies! That would actually be a great idea. I find myself wasting so much time paging through all of my stamps to figure out what I want to use.

[@loishollon7649]

Thank you for the great tips, Anna. I'm in the process of organizing my craft room and these are really helpful. I'm going to make copies all of my dies, stamps, & embossing folders.

[@handmakewithlove]

Great, I'm glad this is helpful!

[@cassandramammen5631]

I use an excel workbook. One tab per die set and examples. Another tab for all my sentiments with sizes so I can filter by the wording or by the size.

[@wendyzilli9735]

Great tips Anna! I’m having a terrible time trying to find specific words and specific dies. I’m thinking to categorize everything… stamps and die sets, stamps and punch sets, stand alone dies, shapes, stand alone stamps. It really slows me down while card making and it’s super frustrating. Thank you for this video and all of your videos. I always find them inspiring and informative. Thank you for always sharing❤ Oh sorry… watching from Winnipeg😊

[@DoogieDoggie]

I use notebooks for all of my stamps and dies. I have my stamps sorted by category but each stamp is assigned a number. I add that number on the copied image in the notebook and I use my label maker to put the corresponding number on the stamp. My stand alone dies are also numbered the same way my stamps are. My hot foil plates are done the same way but I started at 1000. I do keep corresponding dies with the stamps. It’s very easy to flip through my notebooks to look for a stamp or die. If I have stamps with a lot of sentiments it usually gets copied and placed in the sentiments section as well. One of these days I’m hoping to add them to Air Table so I can do away with the notebooks but for now it works very well for me.

[@lcrust.papercreations]

I love the idea of tracing labels from all your stamp/ die sets! I inventory-stamped images in a 3-ring notebook but looking through all those pages for labels etc. can be time-consuming!

[@handmakewithlove]

Thanks for watching Lynda!

[@amkarei]

Maybe try photo copy, Cut, & Paste?? This MAY be faster for the here & now, but I think I'm going to cut apart my clear stamps and segregate each into their separate categories. When I go looking for that "cute lil snail" I don't want to have to search every nature, faerie, gnome, & cartoon set I own to find it!! It'll be in a subcategory labeled "No Legs" in with other "Fauna".

[@GladysPerrin]

I am blown away with your tips for storing dies and Stamps! I have read and seen many a video about storing dies; however, you take the cake! So many that you gave was simple, yet I have never heard them. I want to thank you for being such a blessing and sharing your tips!

[@Lizaxoxo3]

That idea to mark the case that has a stamp and die set , love it thank you !!!

[@junkjournalingbarbie5007]

New. I’ve watched dozens of “organizing dyes” videos BUT this one is way above any of them!!! Thank you soooo much! Most just showed me their system but you gave a bunch of options and ideas. Off to go reorganize mine. I especially love the one with the magnet on the side of things for easy access.

[@826313sherry]

I had just ordered more magnetic sheets for my dies when I saw this video. perfect timing thanks for all your ideas

[@Lizaxoxo3]

Many great ideas , great video, have a Blessed day as well

[@handmakewithlove]

Blessings to you ❤️

[@dorothyeverett8790]

I store my dies with coordinating stamps in SU cases - even non-SU stamps in extra blank cases SU sells. I store them in stamp-n-storage shelves, and sort by category - C = Christmas, CB = Christmas Bundle, S= Sentiments ONLY, etc. The notebook idea didn't work for me (couldn't find the notebook, forgot to update, etc) but Evernote is easier for me. (Bev Adams has an awesome way to share SU products, current and retired). For non-SU dies and stamps, which I collected for years before joining SU, I either scanned in the packaging label(past) or copy an image of the set from an online ad and insert it into my note. The genius tip I got from your video is about the shapes dies included with other dies. THANK YOU!!!

[@joannwilliamson8981]

Excellent !

[@rosedwyer9169]

Hello Anna, I love all your tips. I do put the coordinating dies in the stamp case and label it. I always forget about those dies that can be used elsewhere outside of that particular stamp set. Your idea to print pages and add those dies to it is very helpful. I will be spending my rainy weekend on this project. Thank you!

[@monnettewilcox4072]

I like the magnet in a clear storage envelope. I've tried many systems and the good strong magnets and envelopes keep them from getting lost. The died are sorted by trees towers deer and so on. The sets are in the boxes the stamps come in. I like the pink circles. Thanks for sharing. Oh... My stamps are in flat files. Perfect!

[@wandaspencer9523]

Great tips as always! One thing I have used to trace around the dies on the magnetic sheet is a correction fluid pen. Allow the fluid to dry completely before removing them from the sheet. I keep my dies on adhesive backed magnetic sheets in the stamp cases if they fit. If they don’t fit in the stamp case I keep them in the original envelopes and store them in a basket. I love you idea of the color dots to signify dies or punches. As well as the photo copied die sheets in a binder. ❤

[@caseyslove]

Great ideas.

[@joannestoddart3918]

I photocopy my SU when I first receive them. Remove dies from original white card and place dies on magnetic sheets. Place photo copy of die and magnetic sheet into original packaging

[@dorothyh.asbert5026]

Great tips

[@KatheD]

Great ideas, Anna - tracing the dies onto the insert card is brilliant! Personally, I'm way too lazy to make a notebook (I already have too many stamp sets!). I used to keep them in alphabetical order because I could remember the names pretty well (before I got too many stamp sets!). Currently they're divided into sections (words/phrases, birthday, sympathy, Christmas, other holidays, and general) AND each section is alphabetical. When I have a stamp set that fits best into one category but there's one stamp that belongs in a different category, I list the stamp set name in a "notebook" (it's a spreadsheet so I can reorganize it as needed) under the category for the one stamp. I print the list to keep it really handy, but I can also just look at the spreadsheet when I'm looking for something specific.

[@handmakewithlove]

That's great, it sounds like you're very organized!

[@lauramartin7300]

I just started to tey to organize my stamps and dies in small storage boxes. I put dividers in between them. My embossing folders, I cut 2.5 x 2.5 squares embossed and punched a hole in corner and put on a large ring that opens. That has been great for me so far. I numbered each one. Love the idea of drawing around each die. Will have to do that. Thanks for Sharing.

[@marleinemckerracher6831]

Thank you. Good ideas

[@kathleensack9843]

Great tips! Thanks for your time!!

[@handmakewithlove]

Thank you Kathleen!

[@taniab2018]

I love the tracing idea.

[@dianemcdonald3900]

Thank you, nice ideas!!!!

[@jenniferlauria7730]

I categorize my stamps by company and keep them listed in Evernote. Coordinating dies stay with their stamp. I have my basic shape dies on binder rings hanging on hooks on my wall and my word dies stuck to magnet sheets on the side of a small set of metal drawers. It didn't start out that way. Anna is right you have to find what works best for you. Thanks Anna!

[@handmakewithlove]

Sounds like a great system!

[@anaraposo522]

Hi Anna, I keep all my dies that go with stamps in there case. If it’s just a die, I keep them in a bin. I also use OneNote program to list all my dies, stamps, DSP, stencils etc. I absolutely love this program. I love when you do vídeos on organization. Thank you.

[@hayleydoherty9557]

Thank you

[@MKLA000]

The chalk marker is great idea. Never thought about that. Thx!

[@inekegeernaert801]

Thank you so much for these tips! Right now, my craft room is a mess: we're getting ready to move. We don't have a new place yet, but when we do, I'll be using many of your ideas. I still need to figure out if it's worthwhile to import Stamp & Storage to Europe. I hope so, as the available magnet sheets are way too floppy

[@handmakewithlove]

I wish you the best with your big move!

[@lauramoore4064]

Love these tips. Thinkingcof doing my dies in notebooks. Don't have many so won't be heavy.

[@aussidi5476]

Great ideas and video Anna. I particularly like the labels idea. I see more organizing in my future. Thank you so much.

[@handmakewithlove]

I'm glad this was helpful!

[@vayes7958]

New here. I sort my suppliers by holiday etc... Then there's my dies and stamps so I can find them. Right now died are in baskets but I forget to use them. Some stamps have phrases for different holidays etc.. So still trying to find a way so I use them better Thanks for your ideas

[@janebarbour5989]

Thank you so much for sharing these ideas with us. Your videos are always very helpful.

[@handmakewithlove]

Thank you Jane!

[@joannekl01]

I love the magnetic cards and I type number of dies in set after die name with my label maker 😊

[@sheryl5252]

hi! i have stampin up product and the way i organize them is : on the back of the stamp case with a label maker i put the name of the die or the punch. on the diecut envelope with a label maker i put the stamp set name. i do have diecuts that i did not get the stamps with so i still put the name of the stamp and then i put *i do not have it. that way, i know there is a stamp out there should i want to try and buy it in the future. i keep my stampin up stamps in alphabetical order and the die cuts also in alphabetical order. it's actually gives you practice on learning the names of all the stamps! lol i do take the time to photocopy the stamp case insert and put that in my reference binder. i have sooooo many stamps that it's easier for me to flip through the index pictures to find what will work. usually their is more then one option and i pull out those stamps. if you make an index, and you have your own photocopier, be sure to enlarge the picture to the stamps actual size. this is the best advice i received! then you know the actual size when you are flipping through! i do like your suggestions. with the diecuts that i seem to use all of the time, i'm thinking of the large magnet sheet you have on the side of your paper cubes. thx thx!

[@handmakewithlove]

That's great that you're so organized! Thanks for watching and sharing your ideas Sheryl!

[@ginamccarty6363]

Awesome tips Anna. I’m forever searching for a particular die.

[@kelleypopelar3162]

I would love some tips for when you buy dies individually. I have recently been purchasing various dies from TEMU or the dollar tree store many of which are individual or only a few pieces total. I also have been buying stamps this way they don’t have fancy cases and only simple plastic envelopes that definitely don’t hold up to repeated opening, removing and replacing.

[@lesliebencivenga7838]

Most of my stamps and dies are also from non-Stampin Up companies so I don't have too many that are in cases like that either. I ordered (I think from Amazon) sets of sturdier plastic envelopes with and without magnet sheets. Die sets go on the magnets and into the envelope, stamp sets go in without the magnet. For some of the individual small dies I have accumulated I bought a plastic binder with pages inside that have varied pocket sizes and flaps on the pockets. I put the dies in there and the flaps keep them from falling out. That binder was either from Amazon or maybe Temu.

[@tammynanney9124]

I photo copy the catalog page and put that in my notebook

[@reneev1438]

Excellent ideas! I will definitely be trying a few of these! Thank you for sharing these ideas! ❤

[@jillsipocz3582]

Lots of good ideas!!

[@baskets005]

Great idea.

[@4holidaysdesigns]

A great way to outline the dies on theagnetic sheets is using an acrylic pai t marker. It stays put!

[@kathleenwhite6161]

Great ideas! I also use these systems and find they have worked very well for me!

[@lindakongable9250]

Great tips!!

[@jengelbrecht6660]

I personally can’t imagine getting maximum use from my nesting shape dies if I stored them in envelopes. I have filled two large frames with magnets in my wall near my work table. I can look over at it & get inspiration. By doing this I have found I use far less printed paper which was a huge goal. Storage issues & expense with printed paper so I lean towards shapes, dies, stencils & different medians/distress mica sprays/lunar paste, etc.

[@bethjackson8727]

Very informative. Thanks so much

[@kmkg2553]

Thanks so much for the great tips!

[@kathyroberts9703]

Great info, Anna! TFS!

[@annettestevens4558]

These are great tips! I love storing my dies on magnets. Do you have any suggestions on how to store rolls of foam tape? I seem to buy them every time I'm out at the craft store, when they're on sale, and even at the dollar store. I thought of putting them on a paper towel holder but the paper towel holder diameter is just a bit too big. If you or any of your followers have any ideas I would appreciate it!! I always look forward to your videos. They are the best!

[@handmakewithlove]

Thank you Annette! Do you want something for your foam tape that looks nice? If not, my first idea is to put them in an oatmeal container...the big round ones? They would fit, right? If you do want it to look nice, you could cover it in paper.

[@annettestevens4558]

@@handmakewithlove Anna, I LOVE that idea! The oatmeal container will work great! Thank you✨✨💜

[@amyfouts9781]

Thank u Anna. I use the notebook technique. I never thought of tracing the shapes & or copying the dies with a copier. How do u keep all the shape dies 2gether in the right way while coping them on the copier? Awesome tips. Thank u. Have a great, blessed, victorious day.

[@maryruthschwartz5662]

Thanks for the tips. I!!

[@suklinkner8684]

Great video!!

[@karri2644]

I put the "die label info card" in the case sleeve. So the "stamp" info card shows on the front of the case, and the die info label shows on the back of the case. I hope that made sense. 😊

[@maryrock8428]

Have you ever thought about using Airtable?

[@patsmith6436]

I was spending a lot of time looking through all my sets for a sentiment. I pulled all the birthday stamps, etc. and put them on one sheet. I can see them all at the same time. I don't care which set they came from. Also with the dies, I pulled the ones that I can use for sentiments. I put them with my shape dies. I don't like spending time looking for stuff.

[@sheilab155]

I put a star on the spine

[@SS-wk7fx]

I've been keeping track of all my craft supplies for 35+ years in a 3 ring "inventory" binder. (I'm anal and a Virgo) I scan every sheet of dies, templates, texture embossing plates and stamps that I acquire. I write on that page the date, brand, name, number,... relevant info. I have page swatches of markers, list of tools by craft, inks, pads, embossing powders, watercolors... what is in the various plastic totes and 13x13 Iris cases... The original binder got so stuffed that I've broken it down into several binders. Even my old wood 700+ mount stamps are scanned and inventoried(and need to be purged.) Sometimes I think I have more fun organizing than doing the actual craft. Lol. My beads and ribbons are on display not noted. I just started adding die sets to 8x5 magnet sheets, put into plastic envelopes and stored in a plastic card box. The most used shapes I display on a framed dollar store foam poster board covered with magnet sheets. I get 3- 15x8 sheets per pkg at HD as vent covers for 7.99US. Easy to cut but sturdy and strong. I'm working on better furniture and shelving to organize my many totes and binders. Thank you! Susan in CO

[@karenmartinez5843]

How do you store your punches

[@friedavanpuymbrouck7820]

dank voor de tips

[@donnamacpherson-williams680]

What tabs did you use on the tabbed open style ones please ?

[@handmakewithlove]

I'm trying to remember...were they just peel and stick labels? I feel like they are post it or scotch brand removable tabs.

[@elandry7724]

I stamp all my new stamps on paper, place them in a binder alphabetically so I can find what I want readily.

[@teresamcdaniel3554]

If you didn’t want to copy or trace your die you could always cut it out and stick it to your list sheet

[@suklinkner8684]

Hope you are doing better.

[@tinalates7780]

I save all of the images on Pinterest to scroll through. For my stamps and dies. It’s even labeled “Images”.

[@lynnmcfarlin6261]

I do NOT like the cards the dies come on ... that sticky tape is a misery for me. TFS

[@shauna9747]

That sticky tape the dies come adhered to triggers my PTSD for sure!! 🫣😬

[@lauramartin7300]

I AGREE. That tape is hell on my hands. And I always think I'm going to bend the die or rip the stamp.

[@lynnmcfarlin6261]

@@lauramartin7300 yes! Quite a few times I've felt the dies were going to bend before they ever came off!!!

[@lynnmcfarlin6261]

@@shauna9747 I've felt the same!

[@Brenda-oi8gx]

On original packaging take a heat gun pass over dies to just get warm and peel off package, then use rubbing alcohol on any tape left on die. Wet tape with alcohol and using rag rub until stickiness is gone. Wipe until dry. This has worked for me many times.

[@janepowell4739]

What about those of us who have pacemakers ??????? We can’t be near magnets.

[@Sherry1992]

I've gotta stop watching you! Even though I'm also a demonstrator, every time I watch you I find new things I need! Lol! Thanks for all the info. 😂

[@handmakewithlove]

😅😂 Sorry!! Thanks for watching!