October 12, 2010

Stamp Storage

I had gone to Michaels today to get a set of stamps for a mini I'm working on in honor of my brother and came across this Paula Deen Recipe Card Book in the clearance bin for a $1.50. There were a lot of her stuff for 70% OFF but these caught my attention. I purchased several of them to store all my mini stamps in and to also create a mini book. Below is how I put the book together. Really quick, FUN and easy.

Here's Paula Deen's Recipe Card Book. Original price $5.00 and got it for $1.50. This book is good quality and very sturdy. Plus, I love the print.

I set the book facing down the other direction because I like the way the stamps settle down into the pockets. I didn't alter the book because they will be stored onto my shelf. I did however took one of the divider tabs and cut it into 6" x 5 3/4" to cover the words since they were written a different direction. I will definitely alter this for my mini book.

Here are the supplies needed. You will need 24 XL Eyelets and 40 4" x 6" white card stock papers,(Keep in mind I used one of the divider tabs for the front cover) and a Crop a Dile. The book comes with 8 divider tabs ( You can get some card stock and write the name of the stamps and adhere it on top) and 20 protective sleeves which can hold 40 stamps.

To create one page you will need 1 divider tab, 2 protective sleeves, 4 4" x 6" white card stock papers and 3 XL eyelets.

Place your protective sleeve on top of the divider for the front.

Place the other protective sleeve to the back then set your XL eyelets. This will keep from the holes on the protective sleeves from tearing since you will be turing the pages often.

Now you can add your stamps. The Greeting Farm, My Favorite Things, C.C. Designs stamps and many more fit perfect. If you create the stamp storage or mini book and post a video, I would love to see it. Please be sure to send me the link. Have fun creating.

22 comments:

TERIBERI'S CREATIONS said...

What a fabulous idea Bona!!! Thanks for the inspiration. I can't wait to see this mini....your brother would be proud of you my beautiful friend!!! Hugs, T

...Tara... said...

thats a great idea and even better cost next to nothing :D

Banner Market said...

Thanks for the great tip. I thinks its so healthy for you to still create and talk to us. we are all there for you even through the difficult times. Im glad you decided to come back and share what is happening in your life. Its so good for you to mourn and go through the steps together, family friends and your bloggy buddies. Im so very proud of you even though I dont know you that well. Pls continue to share with us. we are here for you. Looking forward to your brothers meaningful creation. thank you Bona! hang in there and you are in our prayers.

Tfriday said...

Cool storage idea, Bona. I don't have any of these stamps but I will keep this in mind. Can't wait to see your mini of him. TFS! Huge Hugs, Friday

Sarabeth aka Sarita said...

what an incredible idea! ty for sharing...i'm definitely going to have to try something like this out soon for my stampies too :)

xo
sarabeth

Laura Tiffany said...

It's so nice to see that you're still creating. I love your idea. Keep up the good work.

onehappywon said...

I'm so glad you mentioned this! My niece is getting married in the spring and asked for a cookbook w/ our recipes. This will be perfect. I'm going to go to Michael's tomorrow. I REALLY hope my Michael's has one. THANKS!

onehappywon said...

I'm so glad you mentioned this! My niece is getting married in the spring and asked for a cookbook w/ our recipes. This will be perfect. I'm going to go to Michael's tomorrow. I REALLY hope my Michael's has one. THANKS!

onehappywon said...

Sorry! I don't know why all of my posts keep doubling themselves today. :(

**CrEaTiNgWiThAlOhA** said...

awesome idea....TFS

mamascrapper69 said...

love the book! a great way to store stamps. cant wait to see the finished project. still saving up to buy my own greeting farm stamps.

HUGS
Stephanie

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much for sharing time from your day. Brillant idea. You so easily see the possibility in ordinary things. It is truly a gift!

Carla Brooks said...

I am so glad you are back. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know exactly how you feel about your brother. I lost mine 7 years ago. Its funny, I never knew how much I loved him until he was gone. I comfort myself by remembering the good times. You do the same.

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Rina said...

HEYYYYYY Bona!

Such a great idea, i so want to do this for my random studio G stamps, its the perfect size! totally adorable

onehappywon said...

So glad you shared this with us. I got one for my niece for her cookbook and one for me for my stamps! THANKS! :)

ScrappingHappy said...

im so glad your posting and you will be back my sister passed away in the world trade there aRE THINGS IN LIFE THAT YOU DONT WANT TO ACCEPT TAKE YOUR TIME

ScrappingHappy said...

OOOOOO and love the zebra mini

Amy said...

Great idea and so cost effective! Love it!

Kel said...

Seriously GREAT idea! I may have to try this! Thanks for sharing

Regan said...

What a great idea Bona! I need to find a new way to store my clear stamps and this is a wonderful idea! TFS!

Regan

Anonymous said...

Great Idea Bona! I was planning a trip to Michael's tomorrow and hopefully the have some there!
~MariaA.