Which Crate is Right for Me?

– by Tori Brunsting, Stamp-n-Storage

Die cutting is a great way to take your card-making or paper-crafting to the next level. Unique shapes and pretty patterns add extra detail to the background of your greeting card or help portray a perfect scene. At Stamp-n-Storage, we love the different ways you can use dies to enhance any project, but when it comes time to store dies, what's the best option? 

Stamp-n-Storage Magnet Cards and Storage Pockets are a popular choice with papercrafters. The Magnet Cards are sturdy and have a strong magnet material that keeps your dies in place. You can even adhere your clear stamps to the backing of the Magnet Card for keeping stamps and dies stored together. Storage Pockets hold your Magnet Cards and provide a tab for labeling stamp and die sets. However, that is only part of the organizational system Stamp-n-Storage provides. The second part is what we are focusing on today...where to store your Magnet Cards and Storage Pockets.

Acrylic Crates, Creative Crates, and the Creative Crate Wide are all options for storing your Magnet Cards, but which is the best for you? We are going to break down the differences between these solutions so you can make the best decision for your space.

       

Acrylic Crate

The Acrylic Crate is a multipurpose storage solution. There are many ways to store craft supplies in it, but one of our favorites is how it holds dies. It holds both 6x7 Magnet Cards and 9.5x7 Magnet Cards for your slimline dies. 

Features of the Acrylic Crate

  • Stores 6x7 Magnet Cards
  • Stores 9.5x7 Magnet Cards in both portrait and landscape orientation
  • Built-in handles for portability allowing you to transport your crate to another location
  • Clear transparent acrylic material to match the decor of any space
  • Holds Crate Dividers for 6x7 Magnet Cards and Storage Pockets
  • Dimensions: 8-1/8" wide, 11-1/4" deep, and 5-7/8" tall

Creative Crate

The Creative Crate was designed specifically for storing dies, stencils, stamps, and more. It's available in three sizes and ideal for 6x7 Magnet Cards. 

Features of the Creative Crate

  • Stores 6x7 Magnet Cards.
  • Stores 9.5x7 Magnet Cards in portrait orientation. However, we recommend the Acrylic Crate for storing your 9.5x7 Magnet Cards because it has a slightly higher back.
  • Made from a beautiful birch plywood.
  • Available colors include natural birch or painted white. You can even paint a natural birch Creative Crate to match your rooms decor.
  • Option to add a cover to the large Creative Crate, protecting against dust and pet hair (9.5x7 Magnet Cards and 6x7 Crate Dividers will not fit under cover). 
  • Slanted back so you can easily flip through your stamp and die sets.
  • Ideal for sitting on your desk or shelf. If portability is a priority, we recommend the Acrylic Crate because of its handles.
  • Various depth dimensions to fit your space: Small 5-1/4" deep, Medium 8-1/4" deep, and large 14-1/4" deep

Creative Crate - Wide

The Creative Crate - Wide was designed specifically for storing your slimline or larger stamp and die sets. 9.5x7 Magnet Cards and Landscape 9.5x7 Storage Pockets fit perfectly inside making it easy to access your stamps and dies.

Features of the Creative Crate - Wide

  • Stores 9.5x7 Magnet Cards in landscape orientation with 9.5x7 Storage Pockets.
  • Made from a beautiful birch plywood.
  • Available colors include natural birch or painted white. You can even paint a natural birch Creative Crate to match your rooms decor.
  • Slanted back so you can easily flip through your stamp and die sets.
  • Ideal for sitting on your desk or shelf. If portability is a priority, we recommend the Acrylic Crate because of its handles.
  • Dimensions: 11" wide, 5-1/4" tall, and 8-1/4" deep.

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The Acrylic Crate and Creative Crate are both great options for storing your collection of cutting dies. They each have unique features that create different advantages for each product. When you choose an Acrylic Crate or Creative Crate, you no longer need to waste time looking for the right die. It's easy to find the set you want to use and spend more time creating a new card or scrapbook layout!