Stencil Storage Idea

[@XenobiaF]

For my big stencils, I use a 12X12 scrapbook with 12X12 clear page protectors . I take a 12X12 sheet that I’ll never use for anything, turn the plain back up and stencil the pattern in it. Then I put the paper stenciled -side-up in the pocket. Behind it I put the stencil and anything I have with the identifying information. When I remove a stencil, I put a clip on the pocket so I can find it again easily. I’ve found starting with a stenciled page shows me what the pattern will look like-I just cannot visualize it from the stencil. I’ve discovered I really like some of the stencils I haven’t used yet.

[@CeriGriffiths]

All good ideas thank you.

[@joycemaureroriginal8563]

That is exactly what I just pulled out of my older stash! Question, do you have any problems with stencils sticking to the page protector?

[@1charlie963]

Am I the only one who is crying? OMG, you cut some beautiful pieces. I wish my stack of leftovers looked like that. Fan from Round Rock Texas

[@lindamoore9729]

One of my favorite things to do is try new ideas to store all my card making dies and stamps and by doing so it refreshes my mind as to items I forgot I had and need to get using! Interesting video just as they all are. Love your work and your ideas. Thank you.

[@caroloconnor1688]

My large stencils are stored in a scrapbook, 12x12 I put color paper inside the sheet protectors and I can put two stencils in each. If there is an accompanying smaller stencil, 🎊I put the smaller stencil into a smaller sheet protector and then I insert it into the same sheet protector as the larger stencil. I hope that this is clear☺️

[@herghostcreations]

This is fantastic! I know this would add bulk, but if anyone is worried about stencils sticking together, a piece of parchment paper between them will prevent that!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Yes that would help

[@dmariebella6309]

that's exactly what I was thinking

[@christompkins7184]

I’ve made a similar ring binder folder using different size pockets to hold stickers, for cuts etc. Never thought about stencils. ❤

[@Maria-k0]

Ceri, you have a brilliant inventive mind, this idea is genius! I’ll be hunting in the shops for a scrapbook. Thank you 😊

[@naomipetzer6843]

Only watching now. That is such a brilliant idea Ceri. Love the way you worked it out.

[@silvergraniandhergrumpygno413]

I am so glad that you’ve posted this video Ceri. I am in the process of reorganizing my many stencils. Currently I am using a 1’ ring binder for the stencils that are my own design and a 4”ring binder for my PM Artist Studio stencils. The 4” ring binder is too unwieldy so I have decided to break my PM stencils down by designer. I like the fact that by using a 12x12 album such as you are using i can store all sizes of a design together. I think that I’ll put one 5” pocket on one page for the large stencil and 2 4”ports on the opposite page for the smaller sizes of the design. I will have a separate album for each designer.

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Ceri, great idea, I had one of those large books and I made it just like yours, I will make another one too, enjoy your day.

[@tammydayfl]

Awesome idea! I'll be keeping an eye out for some books in the thrift stores. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@cathygrant6838]

Fantastic idea Ceri! If you didn't want to tear out a 3rd of the papers, you could put bigger diameter coils in, and your cinch would do the compressing of the bigger coil for you. Unless it's already one of the largest coils, hard to tell from my vantage point😊.

[@CeriGriffiths]

I think it’s a 1.25” I could always use individual rings.

[@deborahbeatty]

I use photo albums and the 12x12 photo sleeves. The book itself uses posts instead of wire binding and it has worked well till recently when I’ve had more stencils of odd shapes. Love your idea. Might do something like that for mine!

[@susananderson8428]

What a great idea. I have two photo albums/notebooks. One album is for 4x6 photos so I have my strippers and some 3' square ones that I double up in a pocket. Then my big album has the same page protectors you have and I use them for 8x10 and 5x7 stencils. It would be nice to have everything in one book. And I think I still have an album. It isn't ring-bound but I think it expands with posts. I'll need to look for it. Thanks so much for sharing and I look forward to hearing how it works.

[@PMartistStudio]

I like where this is going and look forward to seeing how well it works over time.

[@joycegifford8826]

Gorgeous idea. I currently use 4x6 cards with the stencil design, numbered/labeled and then put in page protectors in a binder, with corresponding number . It is crazy to realize I had over 100 stencils. I think can stop now. LOL

[@CeriGriffiths]

Really, but will you stop. 😁

[@keenDesign64]

This is a lovely idea xx I also really like the black and white elements along with your colourful pockets. Very nice indeed. I will have a look for a book next time I'm at the charity shop XXXX

[@KimberlyChristy-ql8ww]

Love the inside cover

[@judyharmon4586]

Great idea, Ceri! I have no stencils bigger than 5x7, but I'm going to try this. TFS ❤️🤗🙏

[@pgcksdesigns]

Great storage idea! I don't have a lot of stencils so they go in a drawer. I never thought of them getting ruined! Tfs

[@00800su]

Love your work. I hung stencils on a rod on my wall, but too many so couldn't see or easily remove. But hanging, clipped onto a page, was better than standing them up in folder and then slumping and bending.

[@gretheB42]

Tanks for the idea. I will try that with my stencil.👍😀

[@Ann-eh7ii]

I do not have a lot of stencils yet but your idea will be fun to follow. Thanks for such great ideas.❤❤❤

[@annamarie8461]

This is a wonderful idea ❤. This would work for so many things 😁 I'm excited to start looking for these type of albums in the thrift stores. Thank you for sharing

[@caroltanzi29]

Ceri: it looks like it might work. It certainly is a neat looking system. Carol from California

[@CarolRichards-fy7rz]

I love ❤❤ the idea of the two different areas on the pages. Thank u so much for that !! ❤❤❤❤

[@ellengriffith6649]

Just discovered your channel, and I love the tons of useful information that you give! I am binging your videos. Thank you very much for tips about the storage of the plates. I put acetate sheets back on my 9x12, and it got bubbles, but I quickly used your tip about storing plates with the copy paper, and my plate is back to its original state! I had to pause your video and ran to put copy paper on my plate 😅 Thank you! ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Awesome! Thank you

[@shirleysickinger200]

I saw your flip through first, so I already know how it's working for ya. Great idea.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@dianebuchanan9571]

Loved this idea! After I finished watching your video, I went into my craft room and made one for my own big stencils- I have a cinch machine that worked perfectly!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful

[@ludmilaschicchi8278]

Not only functional but made with beautiful papers. Thank you for the video.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much 😊

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

Great idea. And looks lovely with your gorgeous pockets ☺♥

[@Jaelri]

I have made pockets with gel-printed wet strength tissue. For added strength and durability, I have folded the painted sheets in half and glued them together with mod podge, then, when dry, cut them to size. They are very strong, and thinner than copier paper.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Good idea.

[@susanbilyeu22]

Neat idea, It'll be interesting to hear your thoughts on this after a month or two of using it.

[@robinpowell2712]

Wonderful method 🎉🎉🎉

[@karver3440]

That is a great idea😊

[@YooperGranny]

Great idea Ceri! I have been struggling with storage that is handy and useful. Thank you.

[@Shannon_Bryan]

Excellent idea! Love some storage solutions!

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

This is a great idea. 😊❤

[@MyDjturner]

I love this idea. So, I know what I'm doing this week. Thanks

[@wallcreekandrea5196]

What a clever storing solution ! Thanks for sharing! I will give it a try:-)

[@xdebjones]

So organized, Ceri! Thanks for sharing❤

[@pattimcclelland6635]

I have done a similar type storage with a Binder method, but I put the pages in between each stencil to keep them from snagging into each other. I wish you success with this storage.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great tip

[@donnahutchens5252]

I agree. I keep precut parchment sheets in the bac of my collage books ready to go.

[@cynthiawilkie2470]

That is totally great idea. A thought I is that you could a belly band along the top for the larger size if you have one that is a little floppy.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Good idea

[@pilesofparagraphs]

Ceri this is a great idea. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@luannfischer747]

To make the larger side full page you could carefully attach with a strip of washi across the bottom edge that would go half on each side of page. I would use glue to make sure it stayed. Oh, another thought, maybe use a strip of wet strength tissue that way nothing would stick inside the pocket, and it is minimal thickness. Great ideas and beautiful way to use images that you want to see for your own inspiration. As always, another great idea. The little booklet with Darcy's stencils was a good one to see also. THANKS.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Good ideas thank you

[@bobbiwest6625]

That is a great idea.and your pockets could be prints of the stencils for that section. I've found what works for me is a type front and back with holes, then use twine to close. It gives me the ability to expand contents. I go so far, then start another. Im really a beginner, but it all adds up as I learn, and experiment. I'm a player with cardboard. Lol the notebooks just dont have enough spine area when bulk is a consideration. And I can decorate as I wish.but a notebook for each artist stencils a great idea. I love your papers you are using for pockets. Take care

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you for the good ideas.

[@heatherparry3159]

Great idea!

[@ThumbprintCreationsbyKerry]

I’ve not seen one of those big scrapbooks but that looks like a great idea! Mine are in one of those 12x12 plastic paper storage containers. Not very practical for me. Looks like a thrift shop trip is in order 🛒🛍️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Perfect

[@brendaclark2703]

Good afternoon dear Ceri, your prices for those books are a lot cheaper than for me here in Canada. Our thrift stores sell ones like those upward to 10$ , I still look though . I hope this system will work well for you. So awesome ❤. Thank you so much for sharing and for the inspiration you bring. Have a blessed rest of your day 🙏💙

[@CeriGriffiths]

Brenda I feel for you, I’ve been to Canada many times and it’s just so expensive.

[@KentuckyKrafter]

Good tips. Just use the papers in the book to make pockets. Cut one down and then glue it to the one next to it. Hope that makes sense.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Yup great idea

[@donnaswisher8408]

Hi Ceri. Great idea. I might just try this if I can find a scrapbook. TFS ( Would you consider showing how you store your silicone and rubber stamps? I'm always looking for solutions in that arena. 😁) Hope you have a great day. 🌞

[@CeriGriffiths]

Donna, I plan to do a studio tour in a couple of weeks I’ll cover it in that for you.

[@susanmyrick2913]

Clever man👍

[@lmr31721]

I use the “old” scrapbook sizes (12”x12”) for the big stencils. Then the 8.5”x11” for the other size and the smaller 5x7 (?) binders for the smaller ones. Then TH on a ring

[@CeriGriffiths]

Perfect

[@artcuriousbymnw]

I need this video, will continue after my streams today Ceri

[@artcuriousbymnw]

Ok, I’m back and watched it all. You inspired me (yet again), to look back to my own story. My grandpa was a BINDER, and he used to to make music albums, those with the LP inside and the title of the vinyl perfectly readable thru the round hole on the paper craft envelope that was the “page”. So between your wonderful idea, my history and the inspiration I think I can come up with a solution that fits my needs. Thank you Ceri, I promise pics of my one..❤

[@lauraharmon659]

Love it!

[@amyb82941]

💜💜💜

[@naomipetzer6843]

I like to watch the whole video otherwise I miss some chat

[@ElizabethPollardAus]

🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@sandyzclements]

🎉 good idea Ceri, I’ve been struggling with this too. I’ve got a regular scrapbook album with clear page protectors, but the bulk makes the album so it will not close.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Is it because all the stencils fall to the bottom of the pockets.