DIY Craft Organization Tutorial
If you’re anything like me, your stencil collection has grown over time—and so has the challenge of keeping it organized! After too many moments of digging, bending, or misplacing my favorite decorative masks, I finally said enough is enough. That’s when I created this DIY 18-pocket stencil storage solution using my Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper (DSP)—and now, I’m excited to share it with you!
✂️ Why You’ll Love This Project
This project is:
- Functional – Keeps your stencils flat, visible, and sorted
- Beautiful – Showcases your favorite DSP and adds charm to your craft space
- Easy to Customize – Add labels, tabs, and embellishments to suit your style
🛠 Supplies You’ll Need:
- 12″ x 12″ DSP (choose coordinating patterns for a cohesive look)
- Basic White Card Stock for pages & hinges
- Scoring board or paper trimmer with score blade
- Laminator (Fellows) and Laminating Pouches in Letter Size (3 MIL)
- Tool – Blade
- Plastic Snaps Kit – AMAZON
- CINCH Machine – 1″ Binding Coil (We R Memory Keepers)
📽 Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Check out my full tutorial on YouTube where I walk you through how to:
- FRONT – 6.5″ x 8″ from DSP Pattern of your choice
- BACK – 6.5″ x 11 5/8″ from coordinating DSP
- Score at 8.25″ , 9.25″, 9 5/8 ” and fold
- STRIP – This is a coordinating piece that will be added to TAB for the snaps and measures 6.5″ x 1.5″
- Align Front & Back and mark where SNAPS should be place.
- PAGES – need at least 9 pieces cut @ 7″ x 9″ each.
- POCKETS – cut 18 measuring 4″ x 7″
- HINGES – Cut one for each page measuring .75″ x 6.5″ from Basic White Cardstock
Let’s Get Organized Together!
Crafting should be joyful—not chaotic. Let this 18-pocket DSP storage solution help you stay organized while adding a handmade touch to your workspace. Leave a comment and let me know how you’re using yours—or share your take on this project!
I used Stampin’ Up! products for this project, and you can find everything you need in my online store:
Until next time, stay crafty!
— Kat 💌
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💡 Creative Tip:
You can adapt this storage solution for more than just stencils—think embossing folders, card fronts, scrap strips, or die cuts. It’s a space-saving, sanity-saving system you’ll wish you made sooner!
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