Standing Die and Stamp Storage

I am always amazed at how messy my desk becomes when I get going on a project and how often I’ve “lost” dies and stamps amongst the creative clutter! I created this stand-up storage tool on which to temporarily place the dies and stamps I need so I know where to find them while I work.

The black side is a magnet and can hold wafer thin dies (or other metal bits and bobs). The white side is a laminated surface and can hold clear or cling stamps. (You can also jot notes on it with a dry erase marker.)

It folds flat and fits in a regular A2 size envelope or card sleeve for storage. Because of this, I can keep it with my cutting plates and platform, and it is also great for travel when I craft away from home.

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If you care to see how I made it, continue reading…

• Laminate an 8 1/2″ x 11″ piece of 65 lb card stock. (The laminating pouch is 11 1/2 inches long so place your card stock 1/4″ from the top so it is centered between the top and bottom, and place it flush against the left edge. This makes it easier to trim and score later.)

• Trim the laminated piece vertically so it is 5 1/2″ wide (and still 11 1/2″ long).

• Score as shown. (Click on image to enlarge.)

• Mark the top and bottom sections if desired. ALL of the folds will be mountain folds (tent folds). 

• The x’s show where double sided tape will be added, and those two sections will stick together x’s-to-x’s. (They will be under the tent when it is folded, not on the outside.)

• Adhere a 4 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ magnetic panel to one side, and leave the other as is.

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