I just got a second one. This storage case is amazing for my thinlet dies from Stampin' Up!. It holds them perfectly in place. I can flip through to find what I am looking for and then either just take that die out or the whole sheet and set it by my big shot. This keeps me amazingly organized! I find when I can reach everything from my chair I am much more efficient while crafting. You will love this. Get a couple refill packs right away if you are a die hoarder... (not that I am speaking from experience...)
I read previously written reviews and although some were negative, I decided to go for it and buy one anyway.
I am SO happy I did!! I was using the plastic packages that the dies came in, which resulted in all the dies being in a pile at the bottom of the package and a lot of time spent finding what I needed. These cases have saved me a ton of time and energy, making it possible for to me to go right to the die I need, when I need it. I now have 2 storage cases, purchased a package of extra magnetic sheets and am ready to buy another case & set of sheets. I have all my florals & decorative dies in one and basic shapes (scalloped circles, stars, frames,etc. ) in another. My third will be for organizing the letters, numbers, & word dies I bought a few months ago.
Someone before me mentioned that her magnetic sheets were bent when she received them. I did too, it was from the plastic wrap they used to keep the sheets together in the case. I put my dies on the sheets, stacked them horizontally (laying flat), and stored them that way for the first few weeks and they flattened out with no problems.
The person who said that her dies didn't stick to the sheets should probably check to make sure she was using the right side. All of the 3 packs of sheets that I've gotten are very strongly magnetized.
It's true that some of the really big dies won't fit in these cases but we're talking dies that are 6.5" circles or larger. Hopefully,ArtBin will make some larger cases in the future!! :-D This is easily the most ingenious & efficient ways to store all of your metal cutting dies.
I have dies from a variety of companies: Spellbinders, Die-Namics, Memory Box, Cherry Lynn, Sizzix, etc. I had been storing them all in a large "bin," trying to keep them stuck to their original packaging, but that was becoming a problem
I had tried to devise my own "system" -- but couldn't find the right size cards/etc. to use for the backing.
Finally found these, and decided to give them a try.
So far, they're working reasonably well. Almost all my dies are smaller: no larger than what would fit on an A2 (4.25" x 5.5") card, so I haven't run into any issues with larger dies since I don't own any. I can store two sets of Spellbinders Nestabilities on each sheet, but I do have to be careful when "flipping" through the sheets; otherwise, one or more of the larger ones will pop loose.
Also, one brand of dies that I use uses clear plastic on some of their dies (particularly the "banner" dies) so you can see through them to line up your die with a stamped sentiment or whatever, and this plastic interferes with the "stick-ability" from a magent standpoint. I may just remove the plastic, since it really serves no useful purpose.
Some have mentioned the "curling" -- and I've found this in several of the magnetic sheets, but not all of them. Not sure what causes it, but for now, I'm using those for my smaller dies, and using the really flat sheets for my larger dies. Also, I've had some luck putting a "curled" sheet between two heavy-weight cookie sheets, placing a few books under the stack and then piling a bunch of books on the top sheet, and leaving it there for a few days (the "sandwich" from the bottom up would be: couple of books, cookie sheet, magnetic sheet, cookie sheet, bunch of books) -- really seems to flatten it out.
Anyway, this is my "storage choice" for metal dies for now, until/unless something better comes along. I've been able to find the refill pages cheaper elsewhere, but Amazon's price on the case is the best I've found so far.
I love this but it would need to be just a inch bigger to get a five star. My envelope dies fit in the case but overlap the magnetic board
This case comes with three magnetic sheets, but will hold 21. All of my dies fit well in the case. I thought a larger size would be better, but I have 15 sheets in so far, and it's getting heavy. Additional sheets are readily available from Amazon.
Feature Product
- Exterior Box Dimensions: 10.25 x 3.25 x 9.625 inches
- Magnetic sheets securely hold dies for easy viewing and safe storage.
- Add additional sheets with the ArtBin Magnetic Die Sheets 3-pack (6979AB), sold separately.
- Holds up to 21 sheets. For best results store container horizontally.
- Shown with assorted dies including those from Cheery Lynn Designs (not included).
Description
Protect, store and organize cutting dies with the Magnetic Die Storage Case. This container comes with 3 magnetic sheets that securely hold dies for easy viewing and safe storage. Total case capacity is approximately 21 sheets. Additional sheets can be purchased separately. See ArtBin Magnetic Die Sheets 3-Pack (6979AB). This acid free box easily fits into our Tote Express (6922SA) and Rolling Tote (6822AG).
Love this case and wish I had purchased it much sooner. I purchased 6 more packs of the magnetic sheets as they were on sale along with the case. I have a few hundred thin dies and now have them organized by theme. It makes it so much easier to find the exact die I need.
I purchased two more cases because the current case that holds 21 magnetic sheets is much too heavy. I probably won't have more than 15 sheets per case.
Qlove these cases, they're sturdy, durable & hold lots of dies. The inserts can get a little pricey but I've brought magnetic sheets, cut to shape of the ones that come with the unit & they work great for less.
Love these cases with magnetic sheets that go into them. Helps keep the dies I don't use every day in one place. I use a table of contents to know what is in the boxes.....I have 3 and this helps to know what is in each of them...example...Christmas in one....flowers in another etc.
I really liked the idea of magnetic storage for my many dies. The product was good quality and I bought more storage sheets. Unfortunately. The sheets are heavy. I resorted to storing them in envelopes with samples of images glued to them
Not as easy to leaf through, but much lighter
I know whoever finds these at the donation center is going to be thrilled.
I HAVE THREE OF THESE AND LIKE USING THEM FOR MY SMALL FRAMELITS AND THINLIT DIES. THE ARTBIN KEEPS THEM ALLTOGETHER IN A COMPACT CASE AND EASY TO STORE . I REALLY LIKE IT FOR SMALL DIES THAT CAN GET LOST IN THE SHUFFLE OF CARD ASSEMBLY ! I DID RECEIVE ONE MAGNETIC SHEET THAT WAS SLIGHTLY BENT ,BUT I GOT IT BACK IN SHAPE EASILY .
GREAT PRICE FOR THIS PRODUCT PLUS YOU GET THREE MAGNETIC SHEETS INCLUDED . I BUY ADDITIONAL SHEETS IN SETS OF THREE AND THEY ARE REASONABLY PRICED ALSO.
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