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Do you love your ink storage and would it work for me?
I've had the old style pads and now with the new colors plan to switch to the new pads one color group at a time. I'd like to evaluate which ink pad storage would work out best for me. I'm going to try to attach a photo of the space where I'd like to put my ink. It is 13" wide by 15" deep and has height clearance of 15 1/2" due to a shelf above the area. Do any of you have something that fits in that tight space? Does the SU caddy fit into that space?
I would like something I could pick up and take into the dining room when I have a class or have friends over to stamp. Also it would be AWESOME if it could somehow fit both old and new style pads, since it will probably be a year or more before I get all new style pads. I do not want it to have holes for markers, but would love it if it could accomodate re-inkers.
Am I just asking too much here???? My DH always says I want products that only exist in my head. LOL!
UPDATED PIC OF THIS SPACE ON PAGE 4 OF THIS THREAD!!!!
I don't have room for it, but thought some of you might be interested in it. Normally 1 unit for 12 colors is $29.95, but they have 4 units for $40 on sale.
I agree that this system looks SUPER! I particularly like the little drawers.
I wanted to order the special with 10 of them; but, when I went to place the order, shipping was $54. Too high for me!
I agree that this system looks SUPER! I particularly like the little drawers.
I wanted to order the special with 10 of them; but, when I went to place the order, shipping was $54. Too high for me!
So what was the TOTAL including shipping going to be for 10 of them? Just wondering what the per unit cost ended up being?
Jami,
I don't have any of these, but I am in the market for something too so I am following your thread! I did notice though that the Stampnstore model 415 that you mentioned is actually larger than the dimensions you listed... only by a few inches... but I just wanted to point it out before you ordered it and couldn't fit it in!
Jami,
I don't have any of these, but I am in the market for something too so I am following your thread! I did notice though that the Stampnstore model 415 that you mentioned is actually larger than the dimensions you listed... only by a few inches... but I just wanted to point it out before you ordered it and couldn't fit it in!
Happy hunting!
Thanks. I'm thinking I could move stuff a little bit to make it work. I just don't want to completely re-do my stamp table that I just finished organizing!
I have the SU! ink pad holder and the CDJ Designs PortaInk. I have to say that I much prefer the CDJ Designs ink pad holder because all of the ink pads are accessible from one side and it is relatively flat so it fits up against the side of my cabinet. The SU ink pad holder is difficult to turn and I find I really don't have the patience.
I have the PortaInk side by side traveler. I got the inserts so I can have both the old and new style ink pads in it. The inserts are really easy to move if you need to. I LOVE this storage solution. I can't say enough about it. It's perfect for me and I like that it has the plastic cover so I can take it with me when I go to a friend's house. I found it a little pricier than other options, but IMHO it was worth every penny. I have another friend who also has one and she loves it too.
I have the acrylic units from Dzyntec. I just answered a private message yesterday, so here are the details I wrote:
I actually bought the turntable with the four that I got, but then decided I liked them flat against the back wall. The turntable is 14" square and is very sturdy and turns smoothly with the cases on it. If space is a problem, some of those wooden turning units are slightly smaller, so this acrylic one might be "bulky" for you. With the four cases on the turntable there is a 3" square well in the middle that you could put something tall in. The overall height is 12". The doors are are easy to open, having a magnet to hold them shut and a nice rounded acrylic knob to open them. I think the quality is excellent, not cheap (the turntable does show some glue smudges sandwiched between the pieces, but it is covered when you put the cases on). I would probably put some of that rubber shelf liner on the turntable to keep the cases from sliding. The handles on top are very sturdy, they lay flat and swivel up to carry. The price is very good I thought, but the shipping was $18 for me in California, I suppose the wooden ones would also charge similar price. Did you click on the "features" tab at the website to see closer photo details?
I am very pleased with mine. I like that they are clear, nice clean lines (unlike my desk at the moment, which is a mess ;-) ). Oh, the three little drawers with a 12 grid for holding reinkers and the sponge daubers: I didn't have a use for the third one so I broke out the grid and the "drawer" held up fine. Or you can leave that drawer out and just us the shelf.
Hope this answers your questions. It's good to shop around for the different models. I considered lots of options, and read the threads for advice on here on SCS.
Happy shopping and stamping,
~ Kathy
p.s. The woman I wrote to answered back that she considered buying the 10/$90 (to split with her sister) and she said shipping was free for that. Perhaps she called them. Even with my shipping, I thought it was a good deal for my needs.
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I have the PortaInk side by side traveler. I LOVE this storage solution. I can't say enough about it. It's perfect for me and I like that it has the plastic cover so I can take it with me when I go to a friend's house. I found it a little pricier than other options, but IMHO it was worth every penny.
My thoughts exactly! I have this same system and love it!! With the new colors coming out, I'm thinking of getting another one, slightly smaller.
I use one of the wooden cassette holders. I found one for 7 dollars at a flea market. It holds 100 ink pads. It works great. But I think it's too big for your space
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Love getting everyone's feedback on this! Some of the wood units look great, but are too big for my needs. I'm sure other people will be interested in seeing them though. In fact it might be nice to have as many different options as possible all listed in one thread - with people's product reviews as well as how the companies are to deal with. Feel free to post links and pics even if they don't fit my paramaters.
I've been leaning toward the PortaInk all day - the one that turns. I really like the way both size pads would fit. Really the only thing I don't care for is the color - doesn't really go with the stuff in my stamp room. But I guess i could get over it.
Kathy- thanks so much for pointing out the turn table option on the Dzyntec. I hadn't noticed that. I'm going to measure again to see if that would work for me. I do really like the look of that one and am encouraged that you like the quality. I would not have room for 4 side by side, but maybe on the turntable. One question - would old style pads fit in it?
I tend to agonize for a long time over decisions like this, so continued input is welcome!!!!
I don't have the old style pads, so not sure of the dimensions. I have several other brands that fit fine: Memories, Fresco, VersaMark, StazOn and Ancient Page. The ink pad shelves are just deep enough for the new style pads with a little wiggle room on the sides. Some of the shorter ink pads slide in a bit too far, so put a piece of foam or something at the back of the shelf.
Note: the turntable is 14" square, but you need 20" clearance for the diagonal of the square to turn around.
Like you, I'm a comparison shopper and looked at several of the designs listed here and others. Everyone's needs are different though, hope you find something to fit yours. These threads about storage come up every month or so, that's how I found the many styles and it only seemed to make the decision harder, ;-) . It would be nice to post a list in the resources page, but perhaps that might be seen as endorsement. Oh, well.
~ Kathy
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I use one of the wooden cassette holders. I found one for 7 dollars at a flea market. It holds 100 ink pads. It works great. But I think it's too big for your space
This is exactly what I have. When we bought our house there were four of these things left behind. They just stayed there till one day after I brought my stamping stuff home for good I went down to see if the ink pads would fit and they did. I love it and it now stores my pads, ribbon, spectrum pads and other little things. I originally had four but gave two away. Had I realized how versitle they were I probably would have kept all four but two is better than none right?
I love the Portaink storage one. I think that it is the best one because, A: you can hang it on your wall giving you more counter space and B; it is portable.
I bought the DVD holders from IKEA for my SU stamp pads but I am looking for something to store my Colorbox chalk pads. They are a little over 1" tall so don't seem to fit into anything! Does anyone have any storage solutions for these? Thanks.
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I have the DVD holders from IKEA also, but was disappointed that the stazon, versamark and spectrum pads don't all fit into the spaces. Other than that, I love them, and they looks so pretty all filled with ink, plus they were only $5 a piece and each one holds at least 17 ink pads, can't remember the exact count.
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For those asking about the one from Pet Food Box. I didn't buy from there, I got mine from ebay but it looks like the exact same thing as the one from the Pet site. Don't know if they're the same person.
I have the stamp n' store 215 & I really like it. I figured it was a good starter & then I could add a second one later, which I need to do now with the new colors!
My upline has the porta-ink that turns. I really like hers, the ink pad slots seem to be "tilted" slightly so the pads just slide in so nice. THe thing I don't like about hers is that at her stamp camps she puts it in the middle of the table & it is so tall you can't see around it. I am a social stamper, I need to see the people across the table.
The are both nice systems, for me the up against the wall works best & the stamp & store is easy to move about when you need to.
I looked on the Dzyntec site and it says that if you buy 4 you get free shipping, but then when you go through the check out it gives a shipping amount. Has anyone ordered these recently? I'm curious. Also, can you fit the ink cartridges in the drawers? I have a fellowes cassette holder for my pads, but now with the new colors, I'd like to get something more.
I compiled the following links during my own ink pad storage search. I ended up getting the first one on the list and absolutely love it. It don't think that it would work for you given your alotted space. However, there may be some links that you have not seen yet. I hope that you find one that suits your needs. Take care, Brenda
I looked on the Dzyntec site and it says that if you buy 4 you get free shipping, but then when you go through the check out it gives a shipping amount. Has anyone ordered these recently? I'm curious. Also, can you fit the ink cartridges in the drawers? I have a fellowes cassette holder for my pads, but now with the new colors, I'd like to get something more.
I talked with this lady recently via email and there is no free shipping. It is a little expensive shipping - but the product is priced well. To ship 4 to myself in ohio is was $25 shipping. Based on your zip. I didn't see the free shipping offer and I was on there today and yesterday. Maybe it was for something else?
I have the wooden case for 48 pads from www.wadsworthwoodcreations.com. It was a gift for Christmas but I LOVE it! Well worth the money DH spent on me!!
I decided on the dzyntec organizer. It was really the only one that jumped out at me and that's usually a good sign. I agree the shipping is a little steep, although it's "only" $14 and some change to Colorado. I did notice most every site had high shipping though.
That's an awesome resource list Qbee!!! It's going to take me awhile to digest all that info!
kjboatright - thanks for checking to see if the old style pads fit in that one. Does anyone know (as Dawn asked earlier) if ink cartridges fit in one of those drawers on the dzyntec?
I have the wooden case for 48 pads from www.wadsworthwoodcreations.com. It was a gift for Christmas but I LOVE it! Well worth the money DH spent on me!!
I am liking the look of this one! Do you absolutely love it?
I noticed several people had PortaInk units. I saw no pics of either of the 2 acrylic type units we've discussed above. Anyone who has them - would you please post to the gallery and post a link here so we can see them in use? Thanks!
Ink cartridges do not fit in the bottom drawer (which is the width of the case). However, if you cheat like I described earlier, breaking out one of the grids in a smaller drawer, then yes they'll fit. I broke out the grid by applying steady pressure with my thumbs, it breaks in pieces, but the drawer stayed intact. I fit 8 ink cartridges in the drawer, standing on end.
Ha, ha, makes me think of a phrase my mechanic husbands uses:
"Beat to fit and paint to match".
~ Kathy
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Kathy - is there any chance you could post a few pictures? Maybe one of how you have yours set up and one of how it would look on the turntable and one or two close-ups? Pretty please?
). p.s. The woman I wrote to answered back that she considered buying the 10/$90 (to split with her sister) and she said shipping was free for that. Perhaps she called them. Even with my shipping, I thought it was a good deal for my needs.
I emailed the company and they got right back to me the next day and the free shipping was a misprint and has been removed. I didnt think it was true as the price was so low already. I too am still trying to decide what to order. I know I need something with a turntable as my desk/table sits in the middle of the room. Right now I use the photo boxes back to back on a lazy susan. They work but I get my colors groups mixed up. I have more than 48 pads so four of the lucite ones is not enough and with the new colors from SU, I will have more. Decisions, decisions!!!
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Will have to wait til my dh can help me upload a digital photo, I usually just scan stuff. Have school activities with son tonight, perhaps tomorrow?
(Oh, and have to clean up my desk, I'm a messy stamper).
...off to work now.
~ Kathy
I can relate! (messy and need DH help) I have now learned to do the digital photos on my own unless they need to be lightened or cropped - haven't gotten that part yet.
I emailed the company and they got right back to me the next day and the free shipping was a misprint and has been removed. I didnt think it was true as the price was so low already. I too am still trying to decide what to order. I know I need something with a turntable as my desk/table sits in the middle of the room. Right now I use the photo boxes back to back on a lazy susan. They work but I get my colors groups mixed up. I have more than 48 pads so four of the lucite ones is not enough and with the new colors from SU, I will have more. Decisions, decisions!!!
This kind of decision takes me forever!!! UGH! I like things about several of them, but none is perfect for what I need.
I'm wondering if extra ink pads would fit if 1 of the drawers were removed on each unit? I probably wouldn't need all of the drawers.
I am liking the look of this one! Do you absolutely love it?
Yes, I would say that I ABSOLUTELY love it. It has been the one and only storage that I have had. It is great for taking to workshops. In fact, I am planning on ordering two more of the 12 pad holders...one for the new neutrals, plus overflow and one smaller one to take to workshops. It is really nice that the pads "click" into place and you could swing the darn thing upside down and none will fly out...trust my my 2year old monster has tried it! I have looked at the other plastic, cardboard, options and keep going back to this one. It is definitely an investment, but I would say a great one!!!
Ink Storage - Do you love yours?
