| Tips for Organizing Photos, Tools and Supplies (Web Exclusive) |
From "Scrapbooking"
episode SCB-210 |
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Getting your gear together will save you time and help you crop more efficiently.
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Do you find working on your scrapbook pages too time-consuming? Do you have "cropper's block" -- the inability to move forward on projects while spending long periods of time staring at the page? Have you wasted countless minutes searching for supplies? If so, getting organized might be the cure! Here are a few tips to help you get started: - Crop in manageable chunks. To do this, you need a good photo management system, in addition to well-organized supplies. If you have good organization, you can crop as time allows, yet you won't feel overwhelmed.
- Make a molehill out of a mountain. That is, eliminate any extra or bad photos as soon as they are developed. Only about 2% of our photos actually make it into an album, so deciding which are good candidates in the beginning can save time and energy when you begin to crop. Immediately toss any that are too dark or out of focus.
- Organize photos chronologically. Start at the beginning and work forward. Acid-free photo organizers are available to make this an easier task -- especially if you have a great number of photos to organize. Again, use this opportunity to review your photos and set some that are "album-worthy" aside. Don't forget to label your photos and organizers.
- Plan ahead. Think of the kinds of albums you'll be making in the future. Will your albums and pages all have a theme, or will your album be organized chronologically? Deciding this will affect what photos you'll use, as well as how many. For example, as you sort through photos for a chronological album, you might discover extra photos that would be great in a special vacation book, baby album or party book.
- Organize your supplies. Check out the many specialty products that can transport and store your supplies. For paper, stickers and die-cuts there are many totes, binders and inserts that can organize and protect supplies and materials -- keeping them easily within reach.
- Get tools in order. Just as a plumber, electrician or carpenter has to organize tools in a box or tote, so do the most efficient croppers. Find one that suits your individual needs.
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RESOURCES :
Holly Christian
Craft artist and writer
Holly Christian
Website: www.hollychristian.com
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