Reported by: Tracy Schultz
I used to be a stamp snob- only allowing myself to purchase clear acrylic stamps, thinking they were superior to rubber. But once I let go of my snobbishness, I fell in love with rubber stamps. Especially cling-foam mounted rubber stamps. As my collection grew, a new problem arose: how to store these stamps?
I tried CD cases, but they were too thin to accommodate the extra cushioning. I tried clear PVC boxes, but found it hard to access the stamps at the bottom of the box. And don’t we always seem to want the stamps at the bottom?
Not satisfied, I decided to try Scraponizer 8.5″ by 11″ storage cases. After only a few weeks, I was convinced this was the system for me and converted my entire collection over.
These cases measure 10″ by 12″ by 1″ high on the outside. When open, there are two trays, one on each side. Each side is approximately 9″ by 11.25″ by 0.25″ high; the right tray being a bit deeper than the left at 0.75″. This extra depth allows you to fit stamps on both sides of the case, therefore maximizing your storage.
The cases close tightly and can be stacked on top of each other or stored vertically. You can even leave the cases open and stack them in a drawer to save time from opening and closing them. They are advertised as having a living hinge which is supposed to last for a lifetime of use. I can say that after two months of storage, my hinges show no wear.
Pros:
- Sturdy plastic material
- Depth allows stamps to be stored on both sides of the case
- Acid-free
- Can purchase removable section trays to fit in the case
Cons:
- More expensive than other storage solutions
- Can be hard to find the cases without the section tray inserts or folders
These Scraponizer cases may not be for the frugal crafter- they’re a bit more expensive than some other storage solutions. A 4-pack of cases retails for $15.95, which makes each case roughly $4. But given the sheer amount of storage space in each case, I think they’re worth the investment.
I’d give these cases a perfect 10. The clear plastic is sturdy and acid-free, meaning you don’t have to worry about your craft items fading or discoloring and you can actually see what’s in them!
You can find Scraponizer 8.5″ by 11″ storage cases online at Ritz Camera, Scrapbooking Warehouse, and Unity Stamp Company.
How do YOU store your cling-mounted rubber stamps? Leave us a comment and let us know!
Scraponizers ROCK! I can’t wait for the 12 x 12 that will be out soon! I get my scraponizer items at stampingscrapping.com because she has awesome deals on them!
Thanks for sharing this product! I was looking for a sturdy & durable storage system for my stamps!
Unity has these cases a little cheaper than the price listed in the article, though there is still s/h to account for. I tried the Unity Clear File Folder, but wasn’t satisfied because they are bulky and don’t really stay closed by themselves. I tried to then put them in a page protector, but they were just too bulky. I found some clear transparency at my local hobby lobby that has 25 sheets of 9×12″ pages for $12.99 minus the 40% coupon I had. I cut down the sheets to a 8 1/2×11″, put my cling foam stamps on that sheet, and then put into my 3 ring binder in clear protective sheets. This works great for me since I can store many of them in the binder.
Binder cost: about $5 {not sure since recycled from husband}
Protective Sheets: $7 (25 sheets)
Transparencies: $7.79 (25 sheets)
Storage Total: $20.00 / 25 = 0.80 per 8 1/2×11 sheet of storage!!! This lets me keep all the stamps from one company in a single binder (at least til my inventory gets too much bigger) in one nice and neat location!
I just got some Scraponizers from Unity, love them! Although a few of my stamps do fall off from time to time.
I’ve been wondering if you could store unmounted stamps on the actual inside panels of the Scraponizer. That’s a great idea! From the photo it looks like the Scraponizer has molded ridges. Are those only on the outside? (Or do you have to actually adjust your stamp storage to avoid the ridges on the inside cover panels?)
@Bogner: Yes, I was disappointed in the file folders, too. I thought maybe mine was defective because it won’t stay closed either.
@Jenn: If mine fall off, I just wash the cling-foam side with water and they stick just like new.
@KellyRae: I store some wood-mounted stamps inside these cases. They do move around a bit unless you have the side filled to the brim- OR surround the wood mounted stamps with cling-foam ones to keep it from moving. Works great!
I have both the scraponizer and the folders and have found them to work well for my collection.I have been able to store 2 file folders in each unit,depending on type of cling stamp.I purchased mine from Unity Stamps,they are 12.50 for a pack of 4, and lately she has been running some 30% off sales on the site for Holiday and Birthday specials and that makes them even better priced!
I also have the storage cases from stampendous which come in 3 sizes, no file folders available..I like these,but they open at the top and for me the opening to the side as with the scraponizer works better for me. The other problem with the stampendous product is that the Thicker size(they come “Thin,Thick and Thicker”) has been out of stock for quite some time,I guess the factory didn’t anticipate how well they would sale! But my LCS has taken that size off her site because she tries to fill orders within 24 hours and when you can’t get it that is a little hard to do!
Bottom line I think I will stick with scraponizers!
I found these through Unity and fell in love with them. THEY ARE PERFECT for umounted on cling. I use the file folder and can fit three KOM’s from unity in one folder. They are easy to transport and I find well worth the price, which I don’t think is that much. I know my unmounted collection will grow so I need to get another few cases. I already have 4.
I love Scraponizers for organizing my loose stamps. They seem to take up less space. They stack nicely and you can easily find what you’re looking for. Stampin Up sells their sets in these.I have some from 10 years back and the hinges show no sign of wearing.
I really like these cases for storing stamps. I bought some from Unity Stamp Company.
I store my ez mounted rubber stamps on storage panels inside zippered binders.
Great product! Thanks for the great critique. I currently house my rubber and clear stamps in 5″ inch 3 ring binders (I have 6 binders full at this point). The only downside to keeping stamps in a binder is that stamps tend to fall out after a while : ( I’ve lost quite a few stamps unfortunately.
I’m really liking the Scraponizers. Especially since the case will make it easy to search and just take the stamps that I want to a crop. I’m going to give them a try : )
I found it cumbersome to store stamps in these 1″thick cases &/or in 3-ring binders. Found a system I LOVE at storemorestamps.com. It is so space efficient, and VISIBLE to store stamps in these sleeves. NEVER lose a stamp, and can sort into catagories, and take only what I want with me. I’ve also done something like Bogner’s and added some 8.5×11″ storage boards in page sleeves to go with the 8×8″ sleeves from Little Monkeys/StoreMoreStamps. Found the best THIN Cling foam at Blockheads Stamps. Since it is light gray instead of black, I can transfer the stamps image onto the cling foam for easy reference through an acrylic block. LOVE IT!!! Amy C
I LOVE these cases!! I currently have 18 of them, but I waited for a storage sale at Joanna and got them for $9 each and a coupon for free shipping woo hoo!
I actually got the cricut cartridge ones and use 15 for my carts and 3 for stamps. (I used the extra cartridge trays for my solutions & seasonal carts so one folder holds 8 carts and overlays and use the 3 compartment trays to organize my drawers for now. I originally got the cropper hopper binder and easily filled 5 cases with my small stamp collection an of course the binder only holds 4 …. Wasn’t working for me at all!! Now I use my cropper hopper as a project binder to keep my cut papers safe while in process. (making wedding invites for my brother, and I have a toddler so they have to be safe!! Lol)