i organize: my arts and crafts supplies inventory binder

[@TheMabelito]

What a fantastic idea!!!! I am going to transform my old Franklin Planner (from when I was a Pharmaceutical rep) into an inventory binder like yours. Thanks for sharing.

[@StampGranny]

Wow! What a fantastic way to stay organized about what you have. I have kept the Tim Holtz charts and some lists of punches, but now I see how to put them together and add to them to have a complete list. Super video!!

[@jennifervoss1645]

I am glad to see someone else have one of these. People think I am crazy but it comes in handy when at the craft store.

[@carmen4him]

CeeCee this is incrediabe. I have only been stamping and cardmaking for about a year and a half but I love having my supplies organizes and referenced. Thank you so much for sharing. You are a blessing. Carmen

[@dvcrztb]

I also started a binder system to keep track of all of my stamping stuff, but I am not as far along as you are. I made a sample of all of my Martha punches and it took an evening to glue them all into the pages. It is a work of art in itself. Thanks for sharing. You have given me the idea of punching out color swatches. Very neat, thanks!

[@jeffnval1]

I have had a full size version of this for years I also include a listing of all my stamps by manufacturer. It is a paint to keep updating. I have been doing this for years and I am tired. It is so much work and you are absolutely right. If you lose it you want it back!

[@DeeLightfulCo]

OMG. I have a 3 ring binder that i started with just putting my cricut cartridges and embossing folders. I've had it in my mind to inventory my studio and am getting ready to remodel my basement and while workers are there, I am going to use your ideas and scribble inventory to later type up and have a computer list printed or stamped to go in a smaller purse-bag size. Thanks so much for sharing your RELIGION with us. Dee

[@KonnyKrafter]

CeeCee, I am certainly a fan of your artwork, finding you on KZbin within the last year, but have JUST found this video from 5 years ago. I LOVE it! I have inventory binders in my art room for inks, embossing powders, punches, embossing folders, etc., but not a single binder that incorporates all of my supplies that I could take with me. This would be HUGELY helpful as I tend to purchase duplicates occasionally...ok, I'll admit, I am quite the hoarder when it comes to art supplies, but seriously would prefer to have only ONE of MOST things. Smiles. tfs as always. ~BLESSINGS~

[@smscrapper]

I've been wanting to make he of these for years, but haven't gotten around to it. Thank God I have a good memory. I'm pretty good at remembering what I have, since I'm continuously organizing my thins, and have never bought a duplicate of something believe it or not. However, I know this will not be the case all the time, so this is a project I plan on getting done eventually! Love your book!

[@leighmackie3242]

Hi CeeCee, I found this video some months ago and was inspired. I created one using a half size binder from an office supply store. I am in the process of fine-tuning it now. The half size binder was too bulky for me to take everywhere and I was using it more for reference in my studio. So I ended up getting a tiny little journal book and just writing everything in that. I take that everywhere and at least I have the names of stuff I have. :) One thing I did was include certain stamps/sets that I own because I find myself drawn to certain patterns/colors etc. I ended up either cutting the UPC off the stamp package or printing and reducing an image of the set off the internet. And now this comment has gotten way long. :) Thanks for sharing your amazing inventory book. It's been a money saver for me. :)

[@Vickilou92]

Absolutely awesome! I need to do one now...

[@LilStampBug]

This is great! I love how you have it layed out. I was thinking of doing something similar and I think I will document mine the same ;) *hugs* This is also very good to have for insurance purposes. I have my craft stuff insured (I used to teach stamping at 4 hobby lobby's so I have way more stuff than a regular crafter and I've also been stamping since '97) and the adjuster said make an inventory and take pics and put in your safe.

[@dianneblake]

I know this 2 years later - and I love how cute your binder is. A year ago I bought an android tablet. I put Microsoft One Note on it. Whenever I buy a craft supply like paint, tools, dies, etc. I document it in One Note. Since the app is on my tablet, I can look up things before I buy while at the store. Also I often create a shopping list as I use things up, like glue. This allows me to track supplies and saves me money. The app allows me to organize the supplies and I can also add photos of products too. I also keep my coupons on my tablet. Needless to say, I never go shopping without it. But it isn't as cute as your binder.

[@creationsceecee]

Dianne, this is another great idea! The reason behind the binder is that I wanted to have something that would allow me to also have swatches of my supplies. It helps me choose the right color or texture before I actually dive into the pile of supplies and saves on time. Have a wonderful day!

[@dianneblake]

I get it. I just created several swatch cards for my paints, markers, pastels, and inks. Whew! That took several hous and I can see why you did it. Thanks for replying to me. Keep up the great art.

[@jeannemartens4210]

Brilliant! I’m using a sketchbook but it’s bulky. I have a couple of these type binders but I was thinking of using my discs from my 365 Day planner since I have that hole punch I can use various papers etc. I just started on my art journey last year and I can’t believe what I’ve all accumulated so far. I stamped a lot in the 80’s -90’s that I add too. Thanks for the ideas and inspiration.

[@2legit64]

You are amaZing! I have a tiny book in my purse with a lot of the same info that you have, however, it is so old that it is falling apart. I, too, have had women in stores comment on how impressed they are that I actually have everything listed. I've been saying that I need to create a new one, but, the job seemed absolutely daunting to me. You've inspired me to, at least, think about making a new one. Thanks for all of the great tips.

[@cindyrhodes7393]

That is a very handy and cool idea ..I'm going to have to try this ..you know how many times I've gone to the store and bought things I've already had and not got what I needed ....thanks for the share ..I know you've made a lot of people happy ...♡

[@kathybrenneman1868]

On my goodness, I can't believe I found someone else like me who has an inventory binder. I guess we are both pretty strange to others who don't understand our need for organization. I have a swatch of every color of anything I own with color, as well as stamps, punches, dies, embossing folders, etc. This keeps me from buying duplicates which I did often before creating my book. It's great to find a soulmate!!

[@creationsceecee]

+Kathy Brenneman organized creators unite! glad you enjoyed the video!

[@mazajpeter]

WOW CeeCee, this is brilliant!!!! I need to do this, I am a person that is sooo unorganized, the harder I try to get organized the more I get in a mess!!!! It is so overwhelming I have stuff everywhere and no idea where or what I have, I sit and look at it and don't know where to start and I hate it!! I am now going to watch the rest of your videos for ideas. Thank you so much!

[@emmalasseel186]

This really really helped me! I was searching for a long time for examples of a craft supplies binder because we have a huge closet full of craft supplies so now i can finally put things together!

[@jo-annepikebrintrup1500]

Hi CeeCee - I just found this video and loved it! I thought it was a recent video until I looked at the date! Holy moley! I was going to mention that it's impossible to find the Sara Binders anymore. I was a long time fan of PaperWishes (watched Paulette and Sara everyday) and HOTP and knew they stop carrying them. I have set up one that is like my "Bible" for my scrapping supplies but also for household information, like appliances purchase dates, etc. I also have pages of techniques I have learned from You-Tube. I love it and I reference it almost every day!!! xoxox

[@romeopeach824]

Looks like you could use a personal size day timer, day runner, filofax or Franklin covey compact size that would fit the pages. Beautiful!

[@whitetigess]

I am currently working on mine since I seen your video. Many thanks this is a LOVELY amazing idea. Always being asked if I have something in my supply and you know what, its really hard to explain to someone what I do have when I am not home to show them. This is wonderful. I also plan on using it for project creation ideas so I don't have to hunt threw my supply to come up with an idea. :)

[@lexygalloway4282]

I completed the colors and stencils portion tonight ... I see that I don't own Nearly Enough supplies! Lol. 😄 I have a one...count it ...1...twinkling H2O, [a gift] and 1 roll of Washi tape. I have zero heat embossing supplies, zero big shot or cutters but I am still very happy as I have stamps, inks, markers, color pencils, watercolors and lots of paper, cardstock and a paper cutter. I also have a few decorative scissors and ribbons. Making the little inventory book gave me a way to start a wish list! I heard you say that and thought it was a great idea. Thanks for sharing and I have enjoyed many of your videos on utube. Howdy from Texas!

[@creationsceecee]

Lexy Galloway Lexy, I'm glad you're building your binder. Having a wish list is almost inevitable but keep in mind you don't need a ton of supplies to create. Happy and creative week, to you!

[@LindaKayMurphy]

Really enjoyed going thru the inventory reference binder and how you set it up. Thank you for sharing.

[@creationsceecee]

you're welcome!

[@TammyRothwell]

What a fantastic idea! I have so many arts and crafts/oil/acrlic/god knows what else stuff i need to do this with.. Thank you so much!

[@lindsayjones3535]

That looks beautiful - I love the art work on the front. I'm not crafty at all (I attempt to be sometimes, but generally fail miserably), but if I had a binder filled with so many beautiful samples I'd never get tired of looking at it all :-)

[@PthaloGreen2]

Your concept and execution is WONDERFUL!!! Love using the binder. One suggestion: you mentioned how awful it would be if you happened to lose the binder. Perhaps you could create a digital backup by taking photos of each page and making at least two backups of your photos. Or, make a video carefully flipping through each page (you could use your youtube video but I think you flipped over a few) and capture screen shots from that. I suggest keeping the video/photo digital backups in separate places; perhaps one on your computer hard drive and one on a flash drive that you store in a safe place. That way, if you ever lost the binder, you could at least print out your pictures as a substitute or a good starting point to recreate it. I share your fear of losing paper documentation because I used to manage large customer databases. My best practices for ensuring the security of data include having hard copy and two secure digital backups of the hard data, as well as two secure copies of the database itself. That might sound paranoid, but if we had lost our customer/client list totally, it would have been like losing years worth of relationships that would have cost LOTS of time and money to recreate. Even though I don't do databases right now, I guess I'm hard wired with the fear of losing documentation. It's such a hassle to recreate it from nothing! I know this sounds OCD, but you might thank me if you ever DID lose the binder and those computer photos saved you! :-)

[@creationsceecee]

that sounds like a good and safe idea! I will put that on my to do list. Thanks for the tip! CC

[@jrupton1]

thanks, CC. You're right in that I can use a different brand of binder and do the basics like you. I am now watching other videos that you've done.

[@jobrien0610]

And I thought I was obsessed with my binder!I love yours and hope to do one like it some day!

[@lizzybeth83]

I love this idea. I am always buying multiples of things because I forget that I have it. I think I am going to add a washi tape section. THanks so much for sharing.

[@katf3836]

I know this is older, but what I have is my phone! OMGosh, what's funny, is when I have a brand line that I am working on, ex: Tim Holtz's new Distress Oxides., I have to lay out all my colors and take a picture of them.That way, when I'm at the store and I decide to pick one up with a coup, then I know which ones I need. I have a boat load of my inventory on my phone!! lol I put all my swatches in my mixed media book, I think I would still love a book like this though!! how nice this is!

[@Bunefoo401]

I love this ... I actually have a small binder I made, but its not near as comprehensive as yours. Thank you for sharing with us

[@brandybobo2980]

Love it...and I feel it would be a great tool to have...but ugh what a job I wish I had thought to do this from the beginning! Will work it in as I work with my tools some how. Thank You again for all you share love it!!

[@creationsceecee]

+Brandy Bobo thank you for watching!

[@jakobozias7613]

This is a great idea! I've been using various inventory apps so I could access it while shopping since I've managed to buy duplicates of more things than I care to admit, and the only one that wasn't a pain in the tuchis to add things to is an art inventory app that works great but is geared more for paper crafting and watercolor, which I do both, but also other things, and it requires a subscription that is sadly out of my budget for the moment. I am definitely going to work on one of these now, it will certainly come in handy even after I can hopefully afford the app. Now, I wonder if I can make it pocket sized... New project! Lol

[@Tschij]

Wow, you have so much love to your details of your art suplies... I like it very much!

[@creationsceecee]

Thanks! Have a lovely day! CC

[@debchambers8563]

I used to keep a notebook like yours and loved it and then went to a craft conference where a woman told me about Evernote. Now I keep everything on that. I can even download pictures including color swatches. I enter most everything on my iPad and it syncs with my computer and my phone. I’m not sure but it’s probably similar to Onenote.

[@dvcrztb]

So neat and orderly! Great to bring shopping.

[@Nevertoosweet2eat]

Great idea for keeping organized..That a lot of work but I bet it is well worth it. So I'm going to try and follow your example. Thanks for the video. Good work.

[@CreatingLifeAfter60]

I love the way that you have organized all of your products. I have been looking for a way to know exactly what I already own. I hate it when I go shohopping and when I get home I realize That I already have the things that I just bought. Thank you so much. I have also become a subscriber.

[@CreatingLifeAfter60]

Hi CeeCee, I have started my organization of my crafty tools and I posted a video showing where I am at with it. I did not want to spend any money so I have used a day planner that I have had for years and I really like how it is looking. Ranger has a lot of new charts for their products and I am using those also. I still have a long way to go., But a little at a time. Thanks for the inspiration. Love your channel. Joyce.

[@creationsceecee]

Thank you so much for this comment! I wish I had a solution to offer to people like you who are seeing this as a daunting task... Maybe one day... Have a wonderful week! CC

[@SteviePaints]

I am impressed by all of this, but especially your beautiful handwriting!

[@slyseyes]

You did an awesome job with that book. I've tried to keep track of my supplies, but it became too much. I do track my die cuts (because I tend to buy the same ones twice....then I have to give them away). Great job!

[@LilStampBug]

Oh and another thing ...I absolutely love your cabinets ;) they look like they are maple or birch/beech??? Just beautiful.

[@Laringuette]

yup need to create mine, I,ve too often purchsed something twice... Thanks for the inspiration !

[@MyrtaHarris]

AWESOME Binder! I have been so needing to do this and you have given me inspiration and ideas on how to take stock of what I have. Thank you!!!

[@paigan9]

Brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing your binder. I now have my first summer project!

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

A wonderful idea, something to work on for sure, 😍🥰

[@tinamichaec9191]

I LURVE THIS!!! I was trying to do something like this in a large binder but it always ended up getting shoved into my beading tote. Now that I have a Filofax, this would be PERFECTION! Thank you!

[@lauramarti7548]

Very impressive binder of your inventory!

[@SouthernAngelsStamping]

Love your binder! Bet it took you a long time to put it together! I have just started making me one too so you have really gave me some great tips! Thank you and have a blessed day!

[@rainlyte2003]

Great tips. I think yours is my favorite so far. Will be sure to link to your channel when I do my blog post in the next few weeks. ~Creative Blessings!

[@azzuparis]

Very beautiful and useful binder!!

[@hopie81201]

Thank you so much for sharing! I tend to accidentally buy duplicates because I'm attracted to certain colors/patterns I'll be making this ASAP! :)

[@janawilkinson5854]

I'm completely impressed!!! Now I need to figure out the time to make one of my own lol Thanks for sharing

[@mesi238]

Wow1 merci Catherine, vraiment bcp de travail dans ce petit livre...tellement pratique! ça évite d'acheter en double... ;)

[@pennytorrez4872]

This is a wonderful idea, soo excited to create my own!! TFS

[@edwinaquintero6700]

wow brilliant idea... thank you for sharing... I'm going to start on my... deedee

[@759Sherry]

And, I thought I was organized. Thank you for the great information. I want to make something like this for myself. I subscribed and "liked" this video. I'm off to watch your video on organizing metal dies. TFS!!

[@PatsTreasuresNCrafts]

I love this so much that I paused the video and went and bought all the supplies! TFS ~ Pat :)

[@PatsTreasuresNCrafts]

***** I received my supplies today to make one of these! YAY! How did you do the labels on your tabs? Thanks!

[@creationsceecee]

***** I used a label maker. Have fun organizing!

[@PatsTreasuresNCrafts]

Thank you!

[@AlexandraEpameinonda]

Great video. You are very organised :) and very inspiring book to look at. Makes you want to start working

[@SunshineLeclair]

Wow that's amazing!!!! Great idea .... thanks for sharing! Donna

[@southernyankee05]

I have a small size version that I started last year but... I love your's so much more. TFS... Maria

[@lynnwayne6132]

I just watched this video. Wow! You are very organized. I am very impressed. I wonder what you could do with my apartment?

[@therobinsart]

AMAZING !!! I so need this, but don't think i have the attention span to complete , But i am so inspired !!

[@ibkristykat]

I have a 3 section "journal" I use for the same purpose, that I bring with me when I go on scrappin hauls. looks like I may need to do some sections over b/c mine are too mixed to where i'm searching too much (should split them up by brand, and then split again by size like you did - for instance).. cuuuute cover btw!!!

[@creationsceecee]

Yeah, that book is such a money saver. Thank you so much for the sweet compliment about the cover. Have a wonderful week! CC

[@mariontaylor]

I LOVE this idea!! So happy to have found a tall Sarabinder on Amazon this week :-) It was $24...but couldnt find it anywhere else (discontinued). Thanks for sharing...now I wont buy doubles.

[@creationsceecee]

So glad you've found a Sarabinder! they are discontinued and a lot of people are looking for them. Enjoy your new binder :-)

[@kellkatz]

I use a Zink printer and my cell phone camera to make stickers of my die cuts, stencils, etc. - anything that would be too big to put as is on a page. I do something similar but with index cards and book rings.

[@creationsceecee]

that is a clever idea! TFS

[@mividalocastudio9366]

Please do an update video of this and a craft room tour. Please, please please!!!! ;)

[@lilbitoeverything2150]

Just curious as to whether or not you would be willing to share the files you used for your charts and the recipe for the glimmer mist?

[@SimpLeeBeth]

"Ceecee you later." That's a SimpLee adorable signoff 😘

[@mebearcreations]

Such a neat idea. Thanks for sharing

[@covid-19inthistogether96]

That is quite an impressive collection of inks! I've got the Copic thingy but will have to follow up with some of the other inks I have. The silk paints were gorgeous. I have never heard of them before, Is that a type of acrylic paint? Anyways, you did an awesome job, thanks so much for sharing!

[@creationsceecee]

Kate, the Silks are glazes so they apply like paint but they are translucent. The cool thing about Silks is that you can layer multiple colors and they won't turn into a muddy color - they retain their value. They are amazing! Thanks for your comment and have a wondreful weekd! CC

[@artsyarielife8956]

This is great! Awesome idea :D I want to make my own now ...haha!!

[@SuperHappyScrapper]

Love this book, I currently have mine Ina travelers notebook style leather that I made but I really like the binder aspect to add pages when needed. Do you still use this? I'm almost positive that if you do it's now a 12x12 size one with all your goodies!

[@creationsceecee]

+SuperHappyscrapper I still use it from time to time and have updated it until a few months ago. it needs revamping because my art has shifted to more paints than anything else. Thanks for watching this video!

[@ClassicGlamDoll]

+creationsceecee it is beautifull, but you should use evernote on your phone so you dont have to take it out

[@mrsmiller381]

Wow !!! Great book.

[@littomika]

This is such a great idea! I love how organized this is. I am definately going to give this a try! :D

[@TheStrivingmuslim]

This is a very helpful share. Thanks I have started to organize my craft supplies by color and size but I quickly found out I don't have much knowledge about color family organization. If you can shed any light on it, it will be a huge help. Thanks again, - Sameya

[@creationsceecee]

+S A if you're referring to the order of how colors should be presented or grouped, I can share with you how I do mine. But it's not a science and it may differ from person to person. I usually do the following: - yellow and oranges - reds and pinks - purples and blues - greens and then neutrals (browns, beiges, greys, black and white) I hope that's what you're looking for. If you have more questions, please let me know!

[@TheStrivingmuslim]

***** This makes so much sense and simple guideline/grouping of colors. You are very kind. Thank you :)

[@caitlynmartinez4783]

I would like to start a a binder much like yours but I have no idea where to start.

[@JulianaRabelo]

Very good organization idea :) love it!

[@patriciapiot5153]

Tu es formidable t'es aussi malade que moi dans la création et j'adore tes vidéos tu es mon amie virtuelle. Merci bises.

[@ubstampin]

Hi just found you. I love your binder. I've been looking for help in making my own inventory binder and this video is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

[@sweetboo1022]

great binder. was curious if you did a video on the recipe you mentioned for your DIY sprays using gum Arabic? thanks

[@creationsceecee]

Yes, I did. You can find it here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/on26lH56frGBm9U

[@sweetboo1022]

+creationsceecee thanks you so much. Cheers

[@thecountrycottagestudio]

I just love it!!!! I am making one today for sure

[@phant0m0th_]

I don't have a lot of art supplies, but when I buy more (hopefully not too much), I will make a binder just like this 😊😊

[@creationsceecee]

If you click on the "show more" of the description box right underneath the video window, you will find all the links you need to grab those charts!

[@dianehartmire9953]

Great Ideas! I will have to try some Thank you

[@jacquelinesfreubelhuske]

Awesome binder. Can you say where you found the colour art for the twinkling H2O colours?

[@nathaliebousquie7834]

Good morning Could you give me the dimensions of your binder please thank you very much 😊😘😘

[@healinginspirationsbyannie8857]

Thank you so...much, this is so wonderful, blessings to you always, Annie

[@user-fo3gp7rl1l]

Hi my parents are building me an art studio and I want to know where did you find that binder

[@jrupton1]

I cannot find the tall sarabinder anywhere. Hot off the press sells inserts (lined pages, envelopes, etc) for the tall binder but not the binder itself. Do you know of anyone else who sells these or another brand that is similar? Thanks. Loved your binder!

[@pattihanson7921]

Who is playing the clarinet in your theme song? They have great tone.

[@creationsceecee]

+Patti Hanson My son's ex-girlfriend.

[@kraftymomma1979]

I typically stick with a standard binder because I like to use an electric 3-hole punch to create the holes for my pages. Did you find a punch for this size pages? Thanks!

[@creationsceecee]

I don't have a punch for this binder. The ruled paper I use are from the same line of products, Sarabinders, so the holes are already there. For the rest of the pages, I just use a single hole punch and use the other pages as templates to punch in the places, if that makes sense. Have a great day! CC

[@iluvmusic375]

This is an amazing idea! Great video too

[@MrAnderson2579]

CeeCee, I love your book!! Mine needs an overhaul!!! My problem is finding a binder that will work. Where did you get yours again? I tried to look for some under Hot off The Press, but couldn't find anything. Any help would be much appreciated!!

[@ScrappingLatina]

Luv it. Definitely should do this. Would help big time to avoid dups.Thanks.

[@xiaozhen974]

Merci pour la vidéo, tu as toujours d'excellentes idées, et toujours au bon moment car je cherche un moyen de réorganiser intelligemment mon petit espace bien encombré.

[@hermionegranger7992]

Thanks- , for this idea I might try and make one of these I'll just need to get the supplies!

[@femkeroest7791]

Hi, dis is very cute and very handy! Now my question is: Do you have tips door an alternative solution for your binder? Because i'm from holland and i searched for that type of binder every where but it was to big or way to small!

[@creationsceecee]

Unfortunately, the SaraBinders have been discontinued. I haven't seen anything this size since. And because I don't know what is being offered in Holland, it's difficult for me to guide you towards another product. Have you considered making your own book? You could do something with front and back chipboard covers and bind it with large rings. If so, the dimension of my book is roughly 5-1/4" wide by 7-1/2" tall (13.2cm X 19cm). I hope this helps a bit. I'm sorry I don't have a better solution for you. CC

[@forgetyounot1367]

I love it ... So going to make myself one.

[@Leilad]

You have a beautiful handwriting. Will you make a video of your handwriting? I'd love a font too:)