Stamp Pad Storage

Make this stamp storage for the cost of one piece of foam core board and products you probably already have on hand from Stampin' Up! Free directions, links for the products, plus more crafting and organization tips at www.BevAdams.com/stamp-pad-storage/
I've posted a new video directions for the new style stamp pad cases introduced in the Stampin' Up! 2018-2019 Annual Catalog. The new video is here; • Stamp Pad Storage Solu...

[@beverlypope7179]

This is an eight year old video and it’s still a very good video! Great job! Thanks for sharing! March 15, 2024

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you so very much!

[@marciakujawa1525]

I agree!! Great idea! June 18, 2024

[@lizqstudio4040]

This is the first time I've seen something like this that wasn't messy or looked like it was going to fall apart easily. Thank you for sharing this!! xoxo, Liz

[@bevadams-su]

I can't promise it will last forever, but it really is pretty sturdy. I'm glad you liked my project!

[@karenemery4906]

You have made so many smart and cleverly creative accessories for Stamping Up products. Your brain is a beehive of ideas. Love them, Bev.

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you so much Karen! I truly love this one. I think it takes up the least amount of space possible and it's practically free. Win!

[@barbaraberkers8840]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video on how to store my ink stamp pads, I have every colour going back to 2015 so have several and they have always been a problem of how to store. I finished making your method last night and am thrilled with the results. Thanks again, Barbara from New Zealand

[@bevadams-su]

You are very welcome! I'm so glad it's working for you!

[@melstampz]

I am not exaggerating when I say you are a genius. This is brilliant. Thank you ever so much!

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you very much! I also have directions for the boxes for the new style stamp cases. So easy!

[@JacquelynScheel]

I have watched a bunch of diy storage videos and yours is by far the BEST! I like that yours does not involve having me cut 200 - one- inch pieces of cardstock (yes, that was the instruction for one of the videos I saw: cut 200 pcs !!! ) . I like that I can actually find the materials (you use )in a local store! I am very excited about making these. You just saved me $$$$$ . Bless you!

[@bevadams-su]

I'm so glad the will be helpful. It really does go together easily!

[@Roz5356]

This is brilliant! I made one stack already and I've got two more to go. Thanks for the fantastic share.

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you! They are pretty quick and easy. I'm glad it's working for you!

[@nancytabor8302]

Just found this video. I love it and will fit it to my new craft area. Good ideas stand the test of time.

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you very much! I think you will enjoy this in your crafting space!

[@tammybahr2464]

Wow! Just stumbled across this video. It’s perfect! Fun and easy to make, I’m going to get started. Thanks so much.

[@bevadams-su]

You're welcome Tammy! It's easy!

[@luvs2knit1]

I just love this video! You have great ideas! I am now subscribed to your channel. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you so much! And welcome to my channel. I have more resources on my website, BevAdams.com

[@sharon94503]

Well isn't this just the most clever, simple yet effective ink storage? Hats off to you.

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you, Sharon!

[@kellyhitz150]

What a great idea to make little pockets. Thank you for sharing.

[@bevadams-su]

You are so welcome!

[@sammykobayashisan]

What an awesome and cost efficient idea!!Thanks for sharing.

[@bevadams-su]

You are so welcome!

[@mydyisgod]

Oh my gosh, that’s ama~~~~zing!! I love it. I’ve watched so many videos about storing in pads and by far, yours is the best. 👍👍😍😍. I’m a newbie subscriber

[@bevadams-su]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Welcome!

[@marcelacalvo1119]

Thanks for sharing! I have been looking for months for a tutorial like this.

[@bevadams-su]

I'm glad I was able to help! I think you'll enjoy this economical solution.

[@gailp2013]

Thank you ! Thank You ! Thank You! I have been searching for years for a simple to make Stamp Storage idea, and this is it. I am so happy !! (i have subscribed :) )

[@bevadams-su]

:) I'm so glad my Stamp Storage met your needs. Welcome to my channel! There's more over on my website at BevAdams.com

[@ClearlyCards]

That is brilliant! I'm going to make several of these... Thank you for the great idea!!!!🌺

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you Becca. It's been working out well for me and I'm thrilled that it didn't cost me a lot of money.

[@EtherealZaftig]

This is BRILLANT!!! Thank you for the idea.

[@bevadams-su]

You are so welcome!

[@lcnewell5094]

This is genius! Thank you so much for sharing this idea! I have found that I no longer have room for my ink caddy either and needed a customizable solution for storing retired SU! pads in a file cabinet drawer under my desk.

[@bevadams-su]

Glad it was helpful! I have the measurements for both the current style of stamp pads and the older version. bevadams.com/su-2018-stamp-pad-storage/

[@danam588]

Thank you so much! I used your measurements and put my ink pads in a photo storage box. Now they have their own slots and I can put the lid on it and store away( on its side of course)26 fit perfectly! I didn't use foam core on each level but did put a few layers in😊

[@bevadams-su]

Fantastic! It's so easy to have them all have a place without taking up a lot of space.

[@sonyiawinfield3020]

A great idea!!! I will make these for sure!!! Nice simple directions

[@bevadams-su]

Glad you like them!

[@mom2triplets04]

Wow this is amazing. Looks so good and looks easy to do. Thank you so much for sharing this video.

[@bevadams-su]

My pleasure 😊

[@Kathy-gd9rs]

Great idea! I am going to try this! Thank you for sharing.

[@bevadams-su]

Thanks! I'm sure it will work for you!

[@michelemcgill1720]

Brilliant. I don't have room for a caddy. I have a very small craft space. Love this.

[@bevadams-su]

Michele McGill It's very flexible. Stack them any way you want. I can't imagine a way to store them in less space.

[@margaretschmidt7451]

Love that. Very creative. I have been trying to think of a way to store pads and take up less space. This could be a solution. TFS

[@bevadams-su]

I'm glad you found this post. I think it will work for you. Enjoy!

[@ruthportway5198]

Brilliant idea, not complicated but does the job so well tfs

[@bevadams-su]

Thanks so much 😊 It really is not complicated at all.

[@debbiesykes5491]

so perfect for the stamp pads thanks for sharing

[@bevadams-su]

You are so welcome!

[@loreenyoung2169]

Wow! This is awesome. I'm going to go do this now. I have an eclectic selection of inks; Stampin' Up!, distress, Simon Says Stamp, etc. So I'll be engineering different sizes and I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks!!!

[@bevadams-su]

Great! I believe it will work best if you put stamp pads that are the same height together horizontally If they are different heights you may need to add some kind of spacer to the shorter stamp pads. Otherwise, it should work great mixing and matching.

[@sherrywilson7071]

Great idea!! Wish I saw this before my husband bought me an organizer for Christmas

[@bevadams-su]

Keep this in mind if you outgrow your organizer. :)

[@theresehudran7635]

What a fantastic project!!!

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you! Have fun getting organized!

[@MiaBellagatto]

Love it! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@bevadams-su]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@monsyd913]

This is awesome! I want to have my retired colors handy so I'll actually use them. I didn't want to buy another caddy (especially since they're only on ebay now). This is perfect! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you! I think it should work well for you.

[@monsyd913]

@@bevadams-su I made it and I'm so happy with it! Thanks again!

[@bevadams-su]

You are very welcome! I think you'll love it!

[@bonniedeibel1546]

Great idea, you're very creative!

[@bevadams-su]

Bonnie Deibel Thank you. This storage has been working well for me.

[@11plus3]

Wow just wow. I was looking at spending $152.00 on a stamp storage container. You are amazing. I know what I’ll be doing this weekend. Thank you for this amazing video

[@bevadams-su]

I'm so glad this is helpful!

[@KimCalhoun]

Love the stamp cabinet but ADORE the puppy!!!!!

[@bevadams-su]

That was Bud. He grew up to be a breeder for Guide Dogs of America. One of his litters were dubbed the "Perfect Ps." Each puppy in a litter has the same first initial. Most of that litter graduated as working guides, service dogs for other disabilities, or breeders. Bud's retired from that career and is now our beloved pet.

[@neldamachovsky2439]

Very ingenious! TFS! Love it!

[@bevadams-su]

You are so welcome!

[@liliyakamala2348]

Greetings from the far north of Sweden. Please forgive my abrupt and spontaneous response and permit me to unfiltered state my opinion: Wow, How brilliantly clever ❤️❤️❤️ (impressed) This is literally a utmost genuinely perfect, and exquisite example. A rare manifestation of the very spirit and mindset that is like a hallmark for the rare type of very intelligent, versatile, and richly gifted crafter. Plus This is a showcase of exactly what all DIY is about! Namely using the materials at hand combined with ingenuity, intelligence, creativity and “out of the box thinking ”, and coming up with a solution to the issue at hand. It is That divine spark of creativity that spurs a creative person to do and come up with DIY, or inventors to come up with new inventions regardless what medium is used or utilized.

[@bevadams-su]

I am so very glad my stamp pad storage meets your needs. Enjoy!

[@lynnbehnke6910]

Very clever and resourceful!

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you Lynne! I've done a similar video for boxes to fit the new style stamp cases as well. It's called "Stamp Pad Storage Solution 2018" published on Aug 16, 2018.

[@barbarahairston65]

Great storage idea😍

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you!

[@heatherwarner865]

Found this and I am so grateful. I have 2 Stampin Up carousels and I am now out of room and I am a cheapskate when it comes to organizational things...the carousels I found at the Goodwill for $5 each.

[@bevadams-su]

So glad you found your way here

[@tammyshoman9940]

Wow!!!! Very helpful! Thank you!

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you Tammy! It's working great for me. Try it!

[@constancehiatt5242]

Great idea.......love it❤

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you! 😊

[@wannis1872]

You are brilliant!!! Thanks.

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you! More organization means more time for stamping!

[@heiditurner-morrione4438]

This is brilliant!

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you Heidi! It's working out very well for me. I'm sure it will for you too.

[@bonniedeibel1546]

I like the way you have your punches on the sides. Takes up much less room!

[@bevadams-su]

Bonnie Deibel It works great. I can see the labels and you're right, they use space efficiently.

[@Denofcreativity]

Great idea.

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you! Try it. It works great!

[@thenailshow9298]

Great idea

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you!

[@mayforme1394]

inspirational thanks so much

[@bevadams-su]

You are so welcome!

[@marywilkinson8975]

Thank you. I'm going to try this to in a carrying case

[@bevadams-su]

I made one to travel with and created a bag to put it in using the heavy-duty plastic bags that all my InstaCart groceries are coming in. I used packing tape to put it together. I hope to be able to travel sometime soon to try it out. Let me know how you make your carrying case and how it turns out.

[@marywilkinson8975]

@@bevadams-su I worked on it yesterday. I put 3 across and it fits in a square plastic Christmas decorations box I got at JoAnn's. The cover snaps on with a handle to carry. Of course that is not ALL my stamp pads. Maybe time to part with some. Going to a retreat this weekend😀

[@bevadams-su]

Brilliant! Have a great time at your retreat!

[@bonniedeibel1546]

Adorable puppy!

[@bevadams-su]

Bonnie Deibel Yes he is. He is so smart too. I hope he becomes a hero for someone some day. It is very rewarding to raise guide dog puppies.

[@bonniedeibel1546]

I didn't realize he's going to be a guide dog! How great!

[@bevadams-su]

We have been raising puppies for Guide Dogs of America for quite some time. It's a blessing to be a small part of this wonderful organization. We're helping to train heroes.

[@brendabreton2954]

Thank you so much!

[@bevadams-su]

You're welcome!

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

Brilliant!

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@1ntmd8r3]

And by doing rows of 5 you can add an entire row of in colors. Brilliant, thanks! =)

[@bevadams-su]

That was the plan! I don't know if you've heard, but Stampin' Up! is introducing newly redesigned stamp cases. They are wonderful! They stack which will help a lot when I have them out and in use, but I didn't want to have to keep pulling them out of the stack when designing. I've found they do still fit in these same size boxes... kind of. They are hard to pull out but if you stick something in the back they stick out enough to grab them. I just stuck a facial tissue in each box for now, but I think when I get the full set, I'll make new boxes to fit better.

[@1ntmd8r3]

Yes, I did hear! I can't wait to get the new colors in the new cases!! Thanks Bev! =)

[@bevadams-su]

And I'll probably work out the boxes for a perfect fit for the new cases. Some day I'll have a full set.

[@1ntmd8r3]

I think your storage solution will still work perfectly for the new pads. =) Thanks again!!

[@bettyswinford5886]

Perfect!!

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you!

[@bettiestrong4051]

Very clever!!

[@bevadams-su]

Bettie Strong Thank you!

[@donnawoods442]

Brilliant! Tfs!

[@bevadams-su]

You are welcome! I've got measurements for the new style cases as well

[@dhillcrafts]

I love this solution! Thank you so much! Subscribing :)

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you! I'm working on an update for the new stamp pads, if you're interested. I hope to post a video this week, if I can get it done in time.

[@dhillcrafts]

Bev Adams yes, I'm very interested. I do not have any new style SU pads, but I have some older SU and all different kinds of brands of ink pads. My storage would need to be of various sizes.

[@perrychrisshepler1699]

That's amazing

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you! Don't miss the video I added for the new Stampin' Up! ink pads as well.

[@TashaHarrisTashaluvsyou]

Yaaaayyyy thank you

[@bevadams-su]

I'm glad you like it!

[@amyfouts9781]

Bev I just found this video. Thank u. This is such an awesome & genius idea. How long have they held up? Have a great, blessed night.

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you! To be honest, when Stampin' Up! came out with their stamp pad storage, I've switched to that for the bulk of my stamp pads. I continue to use the homemade ones for my Memento, VersaMark, and Stazon stamp pads. I also have a pre-packed bag for basic supplies I take when traveling. I have about 20 stamp pads in this very same storage. The card stock is just now beginning to get a little rough on the edges, but otherwise they are great! Not bad for 7 year old card stock cases!

[@ibelf2465]

This looks great & so sturdy. Would be great if I was smart enough to do it with a distress oxide stamp pad.

[@bevadams-su]

You could totally make this stamp pad storage for any size. You just need to measure the length, width, and height of the stamp pad and adjust the measurements.

[@liza8079]

I just made my 1st stampin up ink pad purchase. I think I got 6 or 7 of them so I will definitely be using your system to store them. You have such great videos, I just subscribed:) Quick question. Do they need to stay flat or can I stand them on edge?

[@bevadams-su]

It's really best to store the ink pads flat so the ink will be evenly distributed on the pad.

[@debrahaynes5734]

was looking for an easy and good price pointi could use, thaks so much,i don't have a cbniet do you think if i put a foamboaed on back.DO YOU THINK I COULD STAND UP ON DESK OR HANG ON WALLIT WOULD WORK?

[@bevadams-su]

You do not need to put it in a cabinet. In fact, just today I moved mine from the cabinet so I could fit more stamp sets in. I've moved the stamp pads to my window sill. You do not need to do anything more, but you certainly could add a foam core back, sides, and/or top it you like. I put some foam core on the top just so it looks more complete, but it's just barely tacked down with a bit of SNAIL.I'm not sure if it will stay on my window sill or not. I think it could sit anywhere. I don't think you could hang it on a wall, but you could hang a shelf and sit it on top.

[@debrahaynes5734]

Thank you so much for writing me back you are the so kind to do so you aes the first.thank you hope to here from you later.

[@dgmlmax]

Very nice. Did you just set the rows on top of each other or did you glue them together?

[@bevadams-su]

I adhered them with glue dots, but only because I'm still settling in to my new craft area. And it's a good thing. I decided to move them to my window sill with only 3 long rows. I will probably glue them when I'm sure they'll stay where they are. Of course, if I decide to change it later, it's no big deal to make a new one.

[@txgrandma3]

Very clever & easy. Thanks for sharing!

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you! Enjoy!!!

[@andishintaku9966]

Hi Bev. Just found your ink pad storage video. Curious since the video is a few years old, do you still use this system to date? Have you replaced or redone the little boxes? So thrifty. Thanks for sharing.

[@bevadams-su]

To be honest, Stampin' Up! came out with a stamp pad storage that I now use for most of my stamp pads. I do still use this storage for the stamp pads that I have that are not the current style of stamp pads Stampin' Up! sells. But I feel confident that most of the boxes would be in good condition. I make boxes for the drawers my supplies are in. I've been using the same boxes for year. My top drawer holds my most frequently used items and often I toss stuff in there without much care. There are a few of the boxes that I really do need to remake, but most are still holding up. And if you have to redo some boxes, it's really not too big of a deal. It really does just cost pennies and doesn't take too much time at all.

[@debblws1961]

Brilliant

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you! It's still working well.

[@sandrabradley7058]

Debbie Lewis #

[@juliel6254]

HI Bev, I love your craft space! I know this video is a few years old, but can you tell me what the brand of your beautiful media cabinet is and where you purchased it? I have a large one very similar to this that does hold my CD's and DVD's but yours would be perfect for my craft storage and it would match my current cabinet! Thanks for sharing such great tips!

[@bevadams-su]

I bought it on Amazon. They say it is not currently available, but maybe there's something similar. Leslie Dame Leslie Dame High Capacity Inlaid Glass Mission Style Multimedia Storage Cabinet, Walnut

[@juliel6254]

@@bevadams-su Thank you! I figured it wouldn't be, but I thought I could search around for one like it. It really is lovely!

[@bevadams-su]

@@juliel6254 Thank you!

[@jomcenroe7538]

Hi Bev! I’m a former Demo from early 2000’s. I’ve soo outgrown my carousel and my stampin-things wood carousel. Been searching for something like this forEVER. I have a few questions if you have time: 1) did you adhere the boxes on the top and bottom? 2) no back? I’m seeing that you moved it... so I wondered about structure. 3) does the paper hold up? I’m Adhd and a bit wreck less 😬 so I worry. Thanks much! Love your site! Off to explore more. Jo McEnroe

[@bevadams-su]

1) I adhered the box bottoms to the foam core board. That allowed me to move sets of 5 and reconfigure any way I wanted. I started with them on a shelf in my cabinet but moved them to my window sill. But you could certainly adhere the whole thing together. 2) No back, but you could add one. A back and sides would add to the strength. 3) My first one held up for over a year and was going strong. Then along came the new stamp pads, so I replaced the boxes as I replaced the old style with the new. I finally finished switching over and used the new boxes for quite a while. It was still going strong. When Stampin' Up! offered the Storage by Stampin' Up!, I moved on to that. I am enjoying the space for the Stampin' Write Markers and also the Stampin' Blends trays. But I believe my card stock boxes would still be fine. And if it collapsed, it would have been very easy to replace it. It would not hold up if you took all the stamp pads out and set something heavy on top... at least not the way I built it. The boxes are pretty close to the size of the stamp pads and the foam core bridges any gaps when you take several pads out. If you stacked them up high and took all the stamp pads out of one of the bottom layers it would probably collapse the way I built it. If you are concerned about it, you could make it very sturdy and finished by adding a back of foam core or mat board, then add sides of foam core or mat board, and then top it off with another piece of board. I believe that would hold up to anything except setting a big brick on top of it.

[@allymonami]

I am making this today. I bought brown Kraft cardstock in 110 pound thickness... and it was too thick for cards. So, I’m using that to make this storage. Cardstock is thin. It might be prettier, but I wanted something that might last a little longer. Also, you can add clear packaging tape to laminate the front of your boxes before you fold and fuse them.

[@bevadams-su]

@@allymonami Yes, that Kraft Cardstock will make nice boxes. It will feel great having those stamp pads organized and available!

[@shelleythompson-brock6412]

If you fold the short tabs between the long tabs, they'll 'disappear' and you won't have any hang ups at the bottom. So, fold the long side, then short tab, then long tab so that the short tab is sandwiched between the two long ones.

[@bevadams-su]

Good point! Thanks for sharing!

[@shelleythompson-brock6412]

@@bevadams-su Thank you for sharing your creative ideas. Especially when they're easier on the budget. Crafting is expensive enough without all the stuff we need to store and organize our stuff. lol

[@melissasouza8836]

Awespme❤

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you!

[@bettyconnolly3074]

do you have a printable download of the old ink pad? and also the new? thank you..

[@bevadams-su]

You should find what you need here. bevadams.com/su-2018-stamp-pad-storage/

[@monyscell8352]

Would've been great if the title had included the Stampin Up name so I'd have known this was just for stampin up pads. I didn't honestly understand the construction beyond the little boxes, like what's containing all the smaller pieces? Thanks.

[@bevadams-su]

You can find printable directions on my website. You can certainly adapt the boxes for other stamp pads, but I promote Stampin' Up! products. Smaller pieces? Really it's just the boxes with foam core board supporting the boxes in groups.

[@monyscell8352]

I understood that you sell stampin up products during the course of the video - just thought the title of the video could really have included the Stampin Up name to make it clear. Thanks.

[@KenchiSchool]

Brilliant !

[@bevadams-su]

Thank you. Glad you liked it.