Keeping Things Organized

Hey everyone. I had to take yet another small break from posting. I had lots of issues I had to deal with. Plus, I was waiting for my desktop and laptop to both get fixed. Now they are! Though I have lots of documents missing now =/

 So, what do I want to talk about today? Well I recently got an email asking how do I keep things organized? Especially considering I do so many crafts. Well here is my answer: A binder.

Yep, this is the lovely binder that keeps me organized and mostly stress free. Inside, I have it all sectioned off with dividers and folders. There is a section for holding business cards, receipts, ideas, patterns, etc. (see below). I found this a great way to keep things organized and within reach. Also, if I am going somewhere, I can just grab my binder and stuff it in my bag. 

 
Each card I get, I make sure I have a few of them. This way, if people ask about something, I can just hand them a card. Also, the front and back pockets hold patterns that I haven't used yet.


I also have sections that keep drawings I've done safe. Anything from fashion figures I've come up with and need stored until I have to trace them. Why do I trace them you ask? Well, I like things uniform. Some days I just can't draw to save my life. These drawings just save me a lot of time because all I have to do it pull it out and trace the main figure, then get on with drawing what needs to be drawn. After this section, I have a few more of these clear protectors holding drawings for costume sets I came up with. Each little packet has the main drawing, then more detailed drawings for each piece. Then, the last page of each packet has fabric I have picked out for each piece of the costume.

Then there are sections for jewelry, crocheting, baking, and then there are just some clear folders and sheet protectors. This makes it very easy for me to just flip to where I need and start working. Sections house pictures of inspiration I have found in magazines, clippings that other people have given me, and detailed writings of ideas that have come to me.

I will be posting more on ways I keep things organized and easy to grab for me. What are some ways you keep your things organized? Leave a comment or email me with your ideas :)