I organize a couple of different ways. I use ACDSee and tag every kit I have by theme and also by designer. So typically when I scrap, I start with the theme first. I only use the designer name if I'm looking to add certain colored elements to a layout and there aren't enough in the kit I'm working with. I also have my folders a specific way-everything is by kit, alpha, template, etc, then by store and then designer. The only store I shop at regularly is here, so it's SSD_designer. I don't really care if the items is retired or if the designer is retired. Most of the time I don't change that designation on my folder if they leave here. If I associate them with SSD, then that stays in the name. If it fits my page, then I use it and don't care if it's from a retired designer or a retired item. However, I rarely do challenges or any of that, so it doesn't matter to me if it wouldn't be usable for a challenge.
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