Embossing folders make your projects look amazing, but the folders themselves lack any real aesthetic. The majority of them are just opaque white plastic. Once you stack them into a drawer, box, bin or tote, it’s nearly impossible to tell them apart.
There are two easy ways to label your embossing folders.
Create a Rubbing
Using a good old-fashioned Crayola crayon makes it simple and fun! I used standard white copy paper and the rubbings I did came out perfect.
I did learn a couple of things in the process:
- Use the crayon to outline the embossing folder before you begin “rubbing.”
- Creating the outline seemed to make doing the rubbing much more smooth. I was less likely to shift the embossing folders beneath the paper if I knew where the edges were. If I did move the folder by mistake, the edges made it so I could realign it easily.
- Using a larger sheet of paper worked better than cutting the sheets down first.
- I did 2 rubbings per paper and then cut them to the size of the embossing folder.
Labeling method #2
Use the image that is provided on the embossing folder packaging.
When I purchase a new embossing folder, I cut the image off the package (not all packaging has an image).
Some of the printed packaging is thin paper, some is thicker (almost like a lightweight chipboard).
For the thin paper, I just run the snipped image through my Xyron and turned it into a sticker label to go directly onto my embossing folder. Simple.
With thicker packaging, doing this will affect the actual embossing process – you’ll end up with a flat square where you put the thick packaging sticker. I know, I did it. 🙂 (Note: This is an actual technique used to create a text block in the midst of a pattern. Good to keep in mind!)
With this thicker packaging, you can still use it as a sample. Simply “hinge” the packaging cut-out to the embossing folder edge using a piece of tape – washi if you prefer.
The “hinge” allows you to fold the packaging image back when you’re running the folder through your machine. No un-embossed squares!
Storage
I stored these two ways; in Flippin Storage pages and in the Small Fab File (4×6). I also store some larger embossing folders in the Medium Fab File (5×7).
The rubbings are inserted into the front of the flippin’ pockets. I also used the rubbing in the Fab File, putting the rubbing in front of the embossing folder and tagging it with a small Shut Your Flap tab, rather than using the Fab File folder.
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what a better idea – have to do this
How many folder can fit in a box?
22-25 depending on how tightly you pack them in. Using the SYF tabs will make it easier to pull out “packed-in” folders. But if you like to be able to “flip” through them stay 20-22 is very comfortable. Also, it will depend if you have the embossing folders with the extra boarder piece. I “hung” the boarder pieces over the folder, so I would remember I had them, but they do take up a little more space.
Great idea, I am just starting to use embossing folders and didn’t know how to store them. I just happen to have a small Fab file box. I am going to try it for storing them. Thank you
Great tips! I.am.fairly new ton the embossong.folders and paraphanalia-I used friends for years. Now I am starting to gather my own… so thanks.tiffany!
Love these boxes. I am using one or over sized background stamps, one for over sized dies like the ones that create a folded card base. I like the idea of using the Flippin’ Storage Page for the rubbings and I have the actual folders in white binders from you. Sorry, I forget the name of it.
Thanks, Doris – sounds like you’ve got everything organized! Yay you!! The white binder would be our Flippin’ Storage Binder. It’s great for embossing folders, dies, and unmounted stamps, too.
I have 6×6 embossing folders, as the biggest and couple of 4×6 size. What is better for storage, the flip binder, Karen buddy bag or Irene buddy bag?
Hi Miriam –
The Irene is too small for 6×6 – Karen would accommodate both if you put the 6×6 in the back. You could also use the 6×6 Fab File if you’d like something that would close up or the 6×6 Paper Handler it you won’t something more open. T.