CindyS----

[Nettio]

Originally Posted by cindys732003

Hey!
Yep I do have a separate folder for SSD elements (broken up into categories like I do for non SSD stuff), not quite as categorized, but very similar. I keep the kits organized by designer, but any element packs, alphas, etc are organized into the elements folders. So say I need a flower for my LO by a specific designer, I go to my flower folder and since everything is named by designer first, it's easy to find. I used to have everything just organized by designer, but i found it hard like you do because I always had to spend time searching for stuff. This seems like it works well for me though

Thanks Cindy! That makes sense and is along the lines of what I'd been thinking of doing. Guess I'll give it a try and see how it works.

[BrattyMeg]

hey cindy you are supposed to be on vacation :P

[cindys732003]

Originally Posted by FlirtatiousBrat

hey cindy you are supposed to be on vacation :P

ya, I know I just can't stay away....hahaha!

[Laura_A]

OK, I'm totally into this thread! Since my EHD turned to mush I've been DLing a ton of stuff from stores who's owners were gracious enough to reset my DL links. SO, I have one folder filled to the brimm with zip files. Since I'm basically starting from scratch, I've decided to figure something else out. I DLd the trial version of ACDSee but just kinda stare at it once it's openend. And now I'm concerned from the comment about it slowing down the computer. I really like the way Cindy has her's set up and often thought of doing that, but was worried about the extra HD space it would use. BUT, if I just do the things I think I'll use again, it shouldn't be too bad right?

Who here breaks their elements down by color? ie...

Elements>Flowers>Pink etc

[Chels85]

i organized my stuff on my EHD using the similar system a few weeks ago, took me about 2 days and a half but totally worth it!

[HeatherKS]

I'm a pretty new digi scrapper (and even newer poster lol) but I purchased ACDSee on the recommendation of some other scrappers and it is awesome!

I organize a lot like Cindy because I'm not a kit scrapper. I like to be able to say, hey, I need a string of beads to layer with this ribbon and search my ACDSee setup for beads. When you do that you can R click the preview and click 'go to file' and it will take you to the kit it is originally from. That has helped me a ton when I've been searching for coordinating elements for pages. I'm guessing it'll help me a lot when I start putting together credit lists when I finally start uploading to a gallery.

I'm loving this thread though to see how differently everyone organizes and what works for them.

[BrattyMeg]

welcome Heather!! Lets see some layouts

I wish I had started out with this organization method..I am a kit scrapper for the most part though but still love to pull in some flowers or ribbons here or there lol