Stamp and Die Storage Pockets Overview + GIVEAWAY

Hello! Today I am sharing several storage pocket options for any size of stamp sets, dies, and stencils. I have shared this info before here and there, but wanted to pull it all together and also offer some new-to-the-market options.

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Notes: Please know that I put a ton of time and effort into this post and video. I am praying I didn’t make any mistakes, but will update this post if I do. Approximate sizes are given and rounded up to nearest 1/8″. White inserts do not come with pockets – I create those myself with inexpensive white cardstock that I have pre-cut at Kinkos. Please confirm all the details with the stores before buying. Prices will very, etc.

STORAGE POCKETS

Here is a list of the storage pockets available from craft companies. There are other likely other solutions out there, but here are the most popular and the ones I have tried:

(Featured: Avery Elle Big Greetings Stamp Set)

POCKETS FOR “REGULAR” STAMP SETS (such as 4″ x 6″ – MOST COMMON SIZE)

I use regular stamp pockets for all my stamp sets that are 4″ x 6″ and smaller. (If smaller, I often put two stamp sets in one pocket.) I also use these for large dies.

Avery Elle Stamp Pockets

• What I use.
• It is the original!
• Approximate pocket size: 5 5/8″ x 7 3/8″
• Thickness: Medium-weight
• Cost: 25 pockets for $8.99
• Closure: Small flap that folds in
• Buy at: Avery Elle, Simon Says Stamp, Ellen Hutson

Simon Says Stamp Storage Pockets

• Approximate pocket size:  5 5/8″ x 7 1/2″
• Thickness: Medium-weight
• Cost: 50 pockets for $11.99
• Closure: Small flap that folds in
• Buy at: Simon Says Stamp

My Favorite Things Large Pocket Storage

• Approximate pocket size: 5 3/4″ x 7 1/2″ (Note: These are slightly wider then the previously mentioned.)
• Thickness: Medium-weight
• Cost: 50 pockets for $8.99
• Closure: Small flap that folds in
• Buy at: My Favorite Things

Essentials by Ellen Storage Envelopes

• Approximate pocket size: 5 1/2″ x 7 1/2″
• Thickness: Heavy-weight with reinforced edges
• Cost per pocket: 25 pockets for $9.00
• Closure: Small flap that folds in
• Buy at: Ellen Hutson

SugarPea Stamp Pouches

• Approximate pocket size: 5 3/4″ x 7 5/8″
• Thickness: Heavy-weight (the highest quality of all the pockets, with reinforced edges and rounded corners)
• Cost: 10 pockets for $5.95
• Closure: A flap that folds in snugly
• Buy at: Sugar Pea Stamps

Next up….

(Featured: My Favorite Things Top Dog Stamp Set)

POCKETS FOR “TALL” STAMP SETS (such as 4″ x 8″)

I use these for my tall stamp sets, such as 4″ x 8″. Some companies sell this taller stamp set size, such as My Favorite Things, etc.

My Favorite Things Tall Pocket Storage

• What I use.
• Approximate pocket size: 5 3/4″ x 8 5/8″
• Thickness: Medium-weight
• Cost: 50 pockets for $9.99
• Closure: Small flap that folds in
• Buy at: My Favorite Things

Essentials By Ellen Medium Storage Envelopes

• Approximate pocket size: 5 1/2″ x  9 1/2″ (Tall enough to keep stamp backer cards in most cases.)
• Thickness: Heavy-weight with reinforced edges
• Cost: 25 pockets for $15.00
• Closure: Small flap that folds in
• Buy at: Ellen Hutson

Simon Says Stamp Tall Clear Sleeves

• These are just thin, cello bags but work great. I use these, also.
  
• Approximate pocket size: 5 5/8″ x 8 5/8″ (I cut to 8 1/4″ tall.)
• Thickness: Light-weight
• Cost: 100 sleeves for $8.99
• Closure: No closure.
• Buy at: Simon Says Stamp

Next we have…

(Featured: Altenew Wild Hibiscus Stamp Set)

POCKETS FOR “LARGE” STAMP SETS (such as 6″x8″)

I use these for my large stamp sets, such as 6″ x 8″. Some companies sell this larger stamp set size, such as Altenew, Winnie & Walter, Neat & Tangled, etc.

Essential by Ellen Large Storage Envelopes

• What I use.
• Approximate pocket size: 6 3/4″ x 9 1/2″
• Thickness: Heavy-weight
• Cost: 25 pockets for $22.50
• Closure: Small flap that folds in
• Buy at: Ellen Hutson

Simon Says Stamp Large Clear Sleeves

• These are just thin, cello bags. Worked well for me! Stamp sets fit snugly, and a few may need to be trimmed a bit.
  
• Approximate pocket size: 6″ x 10″ (I cut to 6″ x 8 1/8″)
• Thickness: Light-weight
• Cost: 100 sleeves for $9.99
• Closure: No closure.
• Buy at: Simon Says Stamp

Moving on to…

(Featured: Lawn Fawn Sweet Smiles Stamp Set)

POCKETS FOR “SMALL” STAMP SETS (such as 4″ x 4″ and smaller)

Some people like small stamp pockets for small stamps. I don’t use these because I feel they get lost among the bigger pockets. I instead put a couple small sets in one regular pocket. However, I thought I should share the option. Some companies sell smaller sets such as Lawn Fawn, Waffle Flower, My Favorite Things, etc.

My Favorite Things Small Pocket Storage

• Approximate pocket size: 5 1/8″ x 5 1/8″
• Thickness: Medium-weight
• Cost: 50 pockets for $4.99
• Closure: Small flap that folds in
• Buy at: My Favorite Things

(Featured: Hero Arts Foliage Bold Background Stamps)

POCKETS FOR “background” STAMP SETS (such as 4″ x 6″ or 6″ x 6″ RUbber)

Large cling rubber background stamps are becoming more popular, so this size is handy to have. You can also use these pockets for stencils. Some companies that sell background stamps include Hero Arts, My Favorite Things, Impression Obsession, Simon Says Stamp, etc.

Simon Says Stamp Background Stamp Clear Sleeves

• What I use.
• These are just thin, cello bags. Works well for me for background stamps!
• Approximate pocket size: 6 3/4″ x 8 5/8″ – I cut a bit off the top to make it 6 5/8″ tall.
• Must be altered: Need to cut to 6 5/8″ tall.
• Thickness: Light-weight
• Cost: 100 sleeves for $9.99
• Closure: Sleeves come with an adhesive flap but I cut these off and use as open sleeve.
• Buy at: Simon Says Stamp

My Favorite Things Square Pockets

• Heads up! I find these to be very snug or too small for many of 6×6 stamps.
• Approximate pocket size: 6 1/8″ x 6 1/4″
• Thickness: Medium-weight
• Cost: 50 pockets for $8.99
• Closure: Small flap that folds in
• Buy at: My Favorite Things

Let’s move on to die pockets next…

(Featured: Simon Says Stamp Stacked Hearts Die)

POCKETS FOR most Dies  (such as 5″ and smaller)

I like to use smaller pockets for my wafer thin dies since most dies are smaller. For larger dies, I use regular stamp pockets.

Simon Says Stamp Die Pockets

• What I use. They are durable (thick, reinforced sides, and larger flap with closure.)
• Approximate pocket size: 5 1/8″ x 5″
• Thickness: Durable
• Cost: 25 pockets for $5.99
• Closure: Flap with a small closure. This closure isn’t a tuck-in closure so it will really prevent small dies from falling out.
• Buy at: Simon Says Stamp

My Favorite Things Small Pocket Storage

• Same as above for stamps – but they work great for dies.
• Approximate pocket size: 5 1/8″ x 5 1/8″
• Thickness: Medium-weight
• Cost: 50 pockets for $4.99
• Closure: Small flap that folds in
• Buy at: My Favorite Things

Finally, we have stencils…

(Featured: Neat and Tangled Hexastar Stencil)

POCKETS FOR most stencils

These hold most stencils around 6″ x 6″. You could also use the Simon Says Stamp Background Stamp Clear Sleeves for your stencils!

Simon Says Stamp Stencil Clear Sleeves

• What I use.
• These are just thin, cello bags. Works well for me for stencils!
• Approximate sleeve size: 6 1/2″ x 6 1/4″ with a flap that I cut off.
• Must be altered: Flap needs to be cut off.
• Thickness: Light-weight
• Cost: 100 sleeves for $9.99… approximately $.10 a sleeve
• Closure: Sleeves come with an adhesive flap but I cut these off and use as open sleeve.
• Buy at: Simon Says Stamp

My Favorite Things Square Pockets

• These a bit snug on some stencils.
  
• Approximate pocket size: 6 1/8″ x 6 1/4″
• Thickness: Medium-weight
• Cost: 50 pockets for $8.99
• Closure: Small flap that folds in
• Buy at: My Favorite Things

That wraps up storage pockets. Let’s next talk about the containers that I like for holding them…

STORAGE CONTAINERS

I really like the line of storage containers from InterDesign. They are high quality and sized perfectly. However, you can use recycled boxes, baskets, or inexpensive containers. Many of the pockets I mentioned fit in in CD/DVD storage bins.

Here is what I use…

For most of my stamps, I use the InterDesign Fridge Split Binz.

The InterDesign Fridge Split Binz is incredible! I can hold approximately 150 stamp sets in one. The container is approximately 12″ x 14.5″ x 4″ and very sturdy. I hold my regular, small, and tall stamp sets/pockets in this container. If you want a smaller container to hold the same products, try the InterDesign Linus Binz Cube (approx 6″ x 6″ x 6″) or the InterDesign Kitchen Binz (approx 10″ x 6″ x 5″).

For my die pocket storage, I use a smaller container… the InterDesign Linus 6″ Pullz.

The InterDesign Linus 6″ Pullz is approximately 11.5″ x 6″ x 3.5″. It works great for these smaller pockets.

For bigger stamp sets, the InterDesign Linus Fridge N Pantry Binz is great.

The InterDesign Linus Fridge N Pantry Binz is approximately 8″ x 8″ x 6″ and is handy in the kitchen, too!

You can see the line of storage containers from InterDesign that work well for crafting HERE.

I hope this was all helpful to you! If you have questions, please email me.

GIVEAWAY

How would you like to win THREE packs of Avery Elle Stamp Pockets! For your chance, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 6/25/16 telling me how you like to store your stamp sets. (The winner’s name will be randomly selected, emailed and posted on my “Winners page” after the giveaway closes. International folks are eligible, too! Prize personally donated.)

Thanks for stopping by!

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