When I want to organize files and folders on my computer by date, I usually include the date at the beginning of the file name, as in “2007-11-05_file.jpg” or similar. This general-to-specific date format makes it easy to drill down through chronological files. I’ve been enjoying the use of my real-world date (rubber) stamp lately, […]
Katie Larson, the industrial designer at RISD specializing in craft culture organization, has another survey for the next phase of her design process. She’s created a few storage solution concepts, both static (furniture) and mobile (totes), and she could use some feedback from crafters like you! Fill out her survey – Link.
Steven Leckart for Cool Tools writes: An avid scrapbooker in our family vehemently recommended these acid-free pens about five years ago. Ever since, we’ve used them to label all of our albums and prints, both new and old. If you’re going to take enough care to use an acid-free album or you plan to send […]
Katie Larson, a senior in Industrial Design at Rhode Island School of Design, is investigating storage and organization systems for crafters like us. She’s looking to design a line of products to address the specific needs of the new culture of crafters. Let’s all help her out by filling out her quick web survey! – […]
Here’s a ergonomic tip from Happy Zombie — save your safety pins in a jar with them all open to save your fingers when working on a project. I’m also drooling over the pretty colored safety pins she’s got! Link.
Sarah at the Pink of Perfection gives us organization tips as well as a great how-to on making this cool vinyl record mail caddy. Link.
I always love peeking into other’s craft spaces to see how they organize their space. Adorn takes a visit to The Small Object and I love her vintage library card catalog turned into craft organizer! See more photos of her little drawers and compartments galore at the Adorn Blog. Link.
