Clear Stamp Storage Ideas from Jennifer McGuire

Today I invited the amazing Jennifer McGuire to share a bit about her stamp organization. She created an awesome video sharing the system that's been working for her recently.

Crafty storage can be half the fun when it comes to paper crafts so I wanted to share with you my tips for storing clear and cling stamps. Here is a video with a closer look:





The Avery Elle Stamp Pockets are perfectly sized at approximately 7.25"x5.5" which is ideal for most clear and cling stamps. There are 25 pockets in a pack and the price is quite reasonable. You can even get cardstock inserts or can cut your own from scraps. And if you a bit obsessive about organization like me (haha), you can use a Brother Labeler to add the stamp sets name to each pocket.

There are other options for stamp pockets. You can get cd binder sleeves from Office Depot and carefully cut them down the center to create two pockets. I also like this option and the size is comparable. Another option (which is more cost effective) is to get clear 5"x8" baggies and store them in a similar way. These also work for stamp sets that are a bit taller (such as a few from Ali Edwards), but I use the 5"x8" Office Depot clear pockets.

These stamp pockets fit nicely into many shoebox sized storage containers. However, my favorite is called the "Fridge Binz" and is meant to hold soda cans. No soda in my house, but man is it perfect for stamps! This container is super durable and works with lots of other crafty storage.

Stamps featured above include: Amazing Moments, Beautiful (the arrows), and Incredible.

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  1. Marsha D says…
    06/22/2013

    LOVE this idea. Going to start looking for the binz and hope to win the pockets.

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  2. Stephanie Z says…
    06/22/2013

    Thanks for sharing your storing ideas.

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  3. Ann - Sheffield UK says…
    06/22/2013

    Brilliant idea I use A4 sheets of acetate with cardstock behind and the image stamped onto the cardstock then I know where the stamp "lives". These are housed in a ring binder and categorized as to the image or vendor!! Great idea though love it TFS

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  4. Georgia says…
    06/22/2013

    This seems like just the system I need for my stamps. I love the way your stuff looks in these neat containers. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Denise Stevenson says…
    06/22/2013

    I ordered a pack of the Avery Elle pockets and started organizing my clear stamps in them. Love love love them !! Nice and sturdy.

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  6. Anna Jernigan says…
    06/22/2013

    Love your system for stamp storage. Now, I would love to see how you store your different dies. How do you label them, if you use magnetic sheets? I have no doors to put them in, and my shelving system goes wall to wall, so I would really appreciate soom input! Help!

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  7. Wendy Orme says…
    06/22/2013

    I really need to do this! My stamps are in a drawer and I can't see them. Thanks!

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  8. Cathy H. says…
    06/22/2013

    Thank you for the wonderful tips. My stamps seem to end up everywhere.

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  9. Cindy Lee says…
    06/22/2013

    I don't own any stamps and I loved that video. Yes, I am obsessive about organization, too. Thank you for sharing :)

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  10. Karen says…
    06/23/2013

    I have been searching for a storage system that is usable and handy. This looks to be the ticket!

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  11. Cassie K says…
    06/23/2013

    great ideas and it would work great with what I have going

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  12. Arlene D says…
    06/24/2013

    Love the uniform look that makes flipping through your stamps much easier than having different sized packages stuffed in a box!

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  13. Dana Desmond says…
    06/24/2013

    These are exactly what I've been looking for. Can't wait to get my hands on a set or 2 or 3 or...

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  14. Deirdre - Irl says…
    06/24/2013

    Amazing storage solution - can't wait to get my hands on those pockets and fridge binz - thanks so much for sharing.

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  15. Paula says…
    06/24/2013

    What an awesome idea! I LOVE IT. I just ordered the frig container and I've preordered the sleeves.... brilliant! I'm so glad you made the video because when I first saw the picture I thought the system you were using was for little 3x 5 stamps. So the video put everything in perspective! Thanks.

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  16. Mandy Salazar says…
    06/27/2013

    This so so cool! I love "out of the box" storage ideas!! I also love all of your stuff. I always look forward to the next thing you're making! You rock!!

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  17. Milli D says…
    06/27/2013

    Thanks for the video, your organization is inspiring! Just wanted to let you know you can get Fridge Binz at The Container Store, too. :)

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  18. mary kay says…
    06/30/2013

    Love this idea. I saw on another video of yours about die cutting, that you used plastic pockets for wafer thin dies. Did the dies come in those? If not, can you tell us who makes those or where we can get them?

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  19. Video: Clear and Cling Stamp Storage – Larger Sets | Jennifer McGuire Ink says…
    07/22/2013

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  20. Susan says…
    07/23/2013

    Love your storage ideas. I have been struggling with stamp storage for a while now and you have solved at least part of my problem. Thanks so much!!!

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  21. Denise says…
    07/29/2013

    I love the new storage pockets... But UNFORTUNATLY they are out of stock "everywhere..." and have to wait....that is hard...

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  22. creative eXchange says…
    08/05/2013

    [...] This post about stamp organization by guest poster Jennifer McGuire at Allie Edwards’ site had the answer for me: clear pockets, 5×8″, from Office Depot. Not Staples, or Office Max, they don’t carry anything like this — I looked. Office Depot. I’m not linking to the OD site, but here are the specs: clear 5×8 inch pockets, 10 in a package, item # 181-004. Look for them in the sheet protectors section. [...]

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  23. Lisa Osterlind says…
    08/25/2013

    Would this system work for Close To My Heart Stamps??

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  24. Stephanie says…
    09/13/2013

    I know this is an older post but I just wanted to say I love this system! I'm doing this to all my stamps and feel like I will use them a lot more now that they are so easily accessible! I had them in binders before and I just never wanted to dig through several binders looking for the right stamps. How do you store littler stamps like Studio G's?

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  25. Ideas for organizing stamps | Paper Crafts Connection says…
    10/21/2013

    […] up is an idea from a guest post Jennifer McGuire did on Ali Edwards blog. She uses pockets you can purchase from Avery Elle and then includes her cling sets in individual […]

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