Do you keep a record

[Flightless]

of cards that you have made? As in, take photos of finished cards and store them for future reference, for example if you're really proud of it and want to re-make it. Does anybody keep a record of their cards?!

[maglynn]

Hi Flightless

Yes, I do usually keep a record (I am a 'last minute' card maker and sometimes I am so pushed for time that I forget to do it).

I take photographs and then download them to a folder on the computer so the 'record' takes no space and can be enlarged to see the details.

I sometimes feel it's a bit egotistical to do it but it's a really nice way to look back and remember other people's special occasions. Also, memory isn't what it once was and this is a great help in bringing to mind ideas that have fallen through the holes in my 'lacy' brain!

Why are you asking? Is it something you do?

Kind regards

[Flightless]

I'm very new to cardmaking/scrapbooking, and was just wondering really. I thought that if I made a really nice card, I'd like some way to remember it, and wondered how other people did it/if others bothered at all! Thanks very much for your reply, it's a much better idea to store it on the computer/USB stick!

[SilverTiger2]

I usually photograph and keep specials, and since I have joined here and begun to take part in the challenges I have taken more and put them up in the gallery here. The really special ones I have put into a loose leaf binder so - if someone asks me to make them a card - I can show them what sort of things that I do. If you mention things like parchement, Iris folding or tea bagging to a non-crafter their eyes glaze over ! LOL! But if you can show them a picture it makes more sense.

[Flightless]

Ooh that's a really good idea, I never really thought about having a portfolio!

[BathBelle]

I keep meaning to do this so I can remember what I have sent to someone so I don't send them the same again and to give me ideas for future occasions. The trouble is I keep forgetting to do it.

[Nerlly]

Yes. I like to have pictures of the cards I've made. Trouble is, like everyone else, I usually put it in the envelope and send it/give it to someone and then think, oh bother (or similar) - I forgot to take a photo!

[dozyrosy]

Yes, I always try to remember to take a photo or scan all my work, cards, ATCs, and general paper craft. I started when I was mainly doing needlepoint and cross stitch as I made a lot of stuff to give away, and it's carried over. I enjoy looking back over what I've made when I'm not feeling very creative and gives me a boost!

Rosemary

[cmazza]

I am not very good at card making, I do take photo's but I never like how the cards look.

[Miss Lemon]

I take photos of ones which turn out nice, so that I can reproduce them later, or occasionally put them on my blog. I don't print the photos out, I just keep them in a folder on my pc for reference.

I've also started keeping a list of which cards I've sent to which people, because I make multiples of the same card and sometimes can't remember if I've already sent that person the same card last year!!

[yiayia]

I photograph most of mine and store in a special folder - grouped by names e,g, mens, new baby, wedding etc. Also I have another folder called "card idea" - and when I see a picture on line of something I really like by another cardmaker I save into that folder. I have used it SO often to inspire me. Not direct copies - just inspiration.

[maglynn]

Yes ..... well keeping records of other peoples cards is a whole other story!!!! Just like YiaYia I have lots of pics of other peoples cards - always such a source of inspiration.

I also scan pics from magazines of good ideas and keep them in a special folder. Also take my camera to craftshows and photograph their demonstration cards (with permission, of course). I was standing behind the door when God gave out imagination so am very grateful I can get inspiration from other sources.

[Hysteri-CAL]

Yes. I like to have pictures of the cards I've made. Trouble is, like everyone else, I usually put it in the envelope and send it/give it to someone and then think, oh bother (or similar) - I forgot to take a photo!

Snap !

[lilliboy]

i take photos of most of them but mainly to upload to here or similar and my blog when i remember to that is!

i use to print them and put them in a binder but it was such a chore i stopped.

i like to look through the album though and see how my style has changed and how i've improved - hopefully lol!!!!

[lilliboy]

I usually photograph and keep specials, and since I have joined here and begun to take part in the challenges I have taken more and put them up in the gallery here. The really special ones I have put into a loose leaf binder so - if someone asks me to make them a card - I can show them what sort of things that I do. If you mention things like parchement, Iris folding or tea bagging to a non-crafter their eyes glaze over ! LOL! But if you can show them a picture it makes more sense.

lol i have seen this face when showing my digi photos!!!!