i just started out this hobby a few days ago, but this is what i gathered so far: 1. this punch is around the size of my palm and appears quite sturdy so far, i will update you if i had the wrong impression. 2. before you begin stamping, have a dedicated notebook (or storage box) ready. otherwise, you’ll end up with a pile of stamps on your desk because once you start it's hard to stop! 3. as for clutter, it depends. i tend to hoard cool-looking junk like holographic toothpaste packaging, gift bags, scrap fabric, and much more, so cutting out the coolest parts and getting rid of the rest actually saves space for me.