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Paola

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Storage for stamps

I thought i would share with all you Maggie lovers how i store my stamps.
I have been told that these are no longer available in some countries, but sure you could get them at a garage sale or a junk shop while scrounging around looking for bargains as i am sure all crafty people look for things in the wierdest of places and its in the weird places that we find the best treasures.
I get my cd cases from the local hospice that sells second hand treasures, i love going in there to see what new things they have waiting for new owners, my kids call it garbage hunting, instead of bargain hunting, ha ha.  They hate going with me, but its literrally across the road from school so thats when i pop in, when i get them from school.  They say it smells funny, i never noticed, must be something youngsters smell.
Well i wash out all the cd cases, take off any stickers etc, print names of my newest stamps on the pc, cut into strips and adhere to the spine of the cd case and then stamp an image into my flip file with their name next to them.  I then also manage to find these optometrist drawers at the garbage shop and they are perfect for all my stamps.
Hope someone will find this useful
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Paola
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  1. Linda PalmerFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Great idea for storage. I;ll have to go bargain shopping. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Leslie Anne AvilaFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Paola,
    You're system is an awesome one! Wish I had that many stamps!
    Hugs,
    Leslie

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  3. Judy K.February 17, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Thanks Paola, every little bit helps,great idea! Now all I need are more stamps!!!
    Judy K.

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  4. JeanFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I tried that Paola, but ran out of room, so I started using a big scrapbook put clear sheet baseball card sheets in for the smaller stamps and then we found larger sheets (with 3 openings( for the larger stamps) and labeled each individual stamp on the outside of the each stamp so I know what they are and who they are from... That way I only have now 2 books... easy to store....
    Hugs, Jean

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  5. Paula (PEP)February 17, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Brilliant - it would work with a CD storage rack too - I've done something similar with some of my stamps - so useful.
    Paula (PEP)

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  6. anniebFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    I was so excited to see your storage system. I have one very close, only I just started. So at least I feel like I'm doing at least one thing right.
    Admire your work immensely.
    TFS

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  7. allexFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Great idea Paola, I also enjoy bargain hunting and many a find comes home with me !!

    Hugs, sandra xx

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  8. cabio's craft cornerFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I have the same storage system as you Paola, but my catalogue is kind of outdated due to the busy schedule I have lately. Thanks for reminding me, I better do some updates now :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  9. TeriFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Thanks for the cool system... I only have about 20 Maggies, so it would be a great time to start! Love the idea of stamping them in a catalog!!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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