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I made a bunch of cards and I had to pull out my supplies again to figure out what I used on each card. Its a PITA! What do you do to keep track of the supplies you use on a particular project? Do keep a notebook handy? A sticky note? I hardly have any room on my table when I'm working and was thinking of putting up a small whiteboard. Does anyone do this? If you do, how well does it work for you?
I use post-it notes too. I purchased some larger post-it pads that I keep on my desk and write as I go. When I'm finished I stick the note inside the card.
I have some printer paper used on one side, that I've ripped in half to use as scrap paper. I write it all down as I make each card. Then I put those pages in a folder on my desk so I have the recipes to use again.
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I have a sketch notebook that I put any work or challenges in along with deadlines. As I finish the project I jot down all the details and then when I upload it I add the number in my pictures folder that the computer gives it so that I can easily go back and look at it. I also mark when I upload to my blog and if I add a link to a challenge site. Hope this makes sense, it works for me and allows me to keep up with where I've been and when I posted something. I also have a sketch book for the design team that I am on so that I can keep up with deadlines and such and mark it the same way.
I keep a small notebook on my work desk. After I finish a card but before I put all the supplies away, I make notes about what I used. Then I put the supplies away, get up and take a picture of the card. I don't always pull pictures off the camera right away, so I have notes ready for when I do sit down to process pictures & upload. Notes include the standard stamps, paper, etc. plus what if any sketch I used. I usually don't write down if it was for a challenge since I am usually running so late on challenges that I really do need to upload it instantly.
I like the idea of making a note of the file name of the picture. I need to start doing that.
Post it notes and it becomes my shopping list. when I make the prototype for a project I then shop through my supplies to make sure I have enough. If I don't, I mark it with an asterisk to order or purchase. After the project is finished I stick it inside the card. I also note if I used a substitute on any product.
If I were to post a card in the SCS gallery, I wanted to have the info gallery ready, i.e. title, stamps used, accessories, etc. In Word I set up two columns, set up a "form" with the above categories and space for filling in answers. I did a copy and paste for a page of four forms to run off and cut as needed. The slips are handy on my work table, and the master is in the computer whenever I need more.
I am another post-it user. I jot down what I used after the project is finished and stick it inside the card. I usually use the same brand/type of cardstock and usually the same eight or so ink colors, so I can generally look at the card afterwords and know what I used. I do make note of stamp sets, DP, and "unusual" ink colors or punches while crafting.
Thanks everyone. I'll have to dig out my large post-it notes. I like to list off the supplies for my cards on my blog, so these suggestions will make it easier to keep track.
:shock: guess i'm the only weirdo that doesn't take notes lol
LOL! And I am the only weirdo that keeps an Excel spreadsheet! I jot them down in a junky notebook at my desk, and then I keep a photo of all of my creations in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet with the supplies listed. This makes it easy when I submit my creations and when I post them to online galleries. You can see complete details here.
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I usually keep a piece of newsprint paper on my desk. I use this to keep my desk relatively clean I use it like a blotter or to stamp off on (i.e. take most of the ink off a stamp before I clean it); test how a stamp prints before I use it on a card; and I make note of the stamps, ink, paper and embellishments I use. After I've uploaded the card to SCS, I can throw away the sheet or continue to use it until it is full. It kind of depends on the size newsprint paper I used when I will throw it away. Many times I use the 11"x18" size so I have lots of room to do all these things for several cards. It also protects my desk from unwanted glue when I am using my ATG. I also use the back of an unwanted computer printed sheet (8 1/2"x 11") instead of the newsprint paper for something quick - just depends.
Another vote for post-its. I make sure to do them for cards I'm submitting for publication, but often leave them off for others because I can usually remember the supplies just from looking at the card. It helps that my cards are on the simple side, that the bulk of my cardstock comes from two companies, and that I rarely used patterned paper.
What do you do to keep track of supplies?
