Stamp Stuff

I would most likely be considered a novice stamper. I have some foam stamps, some rubber stamps and some of the clear stamps. I found this cute box at Hobby Lobby and store my foam and rubber stamps inside.

This little nook under the desk is where this cute box is stored.

These cute little cases I purchased to add character to the themed room and made for cute decor. However, I have since found that this one for instance, holds my Around the Block Tape Writer, it is basically like  the old Dymo that we printed stamped plastic labels on years ago. This turned into a perfect storage container for this tool because I grab the case and put it on the desk when in use.

One of the coolest things about this tool is using it with what I call Duplex papers, meaning one side is one shade and the other is lighter or darker. I cut it into strips and feed it through my tape writer and the letters pop out because of the contrast on the opposite side!! Example below:

LOVE THAT! It's just fun to experiment. Of course I bought duplex in every color, just in case!

Getting back to stamps:

Behind the Ikea door unit is Tim Holtz grunge board, Daubers, sponge tools, etc.

This fabric Ikea bin holds Fancy Pants Stamps (some of my favorites, Acrylic blocks in various sizes for stamping with clear stamps. The Fiskars Easy Stamp Press and my Colorbox stamp pad. My other stamp pads are stored in the Tim Holtz case. I also have the Tim Holtz case that holds clear stamps like an album. I fell in love with all of his shiny cases. I know a lot of people have fun altering theirs but I love them like they are, at least for now. This type of storage works fine for me since I do not have a lot of stamps to categorize, again I am a NOVICE stamper, (although, I can see how easily addicting it could be, I think I have every Cat's Eye color made!).