Binder ring - that's what I use! Almost makes me feel legitimately organized. LOL! This is a fabulous way to have your inks swatched, with the bonus that they are all on display at once, a downside to the binder ring for the right-brained. ;) I also think your idea of adding Copic matches is genius.
That is the thing I don't love about the binder ring solution. If I can't see them all, I tend to forget which ones I have! Thanks for watching, Lindsey!
I like what you've done with the magnets. Another option is a rolladex setup. Easy to flip thru & remove&replace while figuring out a color scheme. And adding new colors would be a breeze. For some reason that's where I thought you were going in the earliest part. Thanks.
I love this idea too! It has the added advantage of a very small footprint. I like to be able to see all the colours at once, which would be a challenge with a rolladex, I think. Thanks so much for watching!
I've used the coin pockets for a few years and love that I can add new swatches fairly easily. However, I always think it's nice to see others organization ideas. Thanks! 💖
I have used those as well, I found that I didn't refer to them as often as these, because I was too lazy to get the binder out! lol! Thanks for watching, Vicki!
Great idea! It's so helpful to have them movable. Being able to pull out a selection of swatches also means that it would be easy to keep a record of what was used for a project by taking a picture. Please, Ardyth, help us with a recommendation of what are the most useful colors to get first. Even mini pads are $4 apiece, so the whole collection of 68 would be, um, $272! I put my standalone dies on 8x10 magnet sheets, self adhesive, that I stick to 8x10 black foam core sheets (both available at Amazon). These stand up in a bin to make a sturdy flip file that I keep next to my die cutting machine so they are easy to find and replace. I could use some of those sheets to organize swatches, too.
You are so smart - you're right about taking photos of what colours were used for each project. As for the inks, it really depends on your preferences. If it was me, I know I use the Foundations and Life of the Party collections the most (both come in minis). I love bright vibrant colours! But if you prefer more earthy, warm shades, I would start with the Paradise Found collection (also comes in minis) - I guess I would say pick your favourite rainbow colours - and then you can mix them - I did a whole video about that, too ("Get More From Your Inks", thumbnail says: Full Set Syndrome, Get Over It). It really allows you to get so many more colours from the ones you have! Good luck! Thanks for watching!
Scotch Removal Tape is great. I used washi tape and purple tape in the past until I discovered this line from Scotch. I love the idea of the magnets!!!
ooh, I'll take a look. I often use 1 inch post-it tape, but I wanted to be lazy and not measure, so the 1/2 inch purple tape worked for that! Thanks for watching!
I couldn't believe that I was the first person to come up with this idea, so I googled it. Seems like it's widely used in the fabric industry, too! Thanks so much for watching!
I love this idea! I was going to go binder but I like to be able to see it all and not have to flip through my binder and pull out the swatch! You are so innovative! Thanks soooo much for sharing your great ideas Ardyth!
WHAT?! How does it work in a freezer?! You're so smart, I never thought of that. I'm torn about putting it on a wall, I like being able to pick it up and see it. I'll let you know where I end up! Thanks for watching, Maaike!
@@ardyth on the outside of fridge/freezer tgey stick cos it's metal. On the magnets i can write with a sharpie as they're white and I can see what I have. If I use it, I move the magnet to the side. Works great esp in those big chest things you xan never find anything
wow what a great idea. i finally just started swatching and organizing my inks on swatches. i use a ring to put them on. of course i don't do as much stamping as you. thank you so much
All of your swatches are lovely. Ink swatches give me the same frizzle of excitement that I get from paint samples. So many possibilities. What I have learned is that I’d you want to keep a set of swatches, you better have chosen the kind and brand of paper you will be working with. If you are as haphazard with paper selection as I am, swatches will not be of use. I just have to test as I go. Maybe one of these days I will actually settle on a paper standard.
Love your idea. Size is a problem for me, so I use the ring idea. That way I can hang it right beside me to use. Easy peasy tfs though. Always up for ideas 😊
I love this idea! I'm with you, CP are my favorite inks, though I don't yet have as many as you do 😂. I have all of ink my colors swatched out, but it's so hard to try to match them up with the system currently have. Plus, my organizational heart loves the idea of looking over at a rainbow of squares that are also functional. Thank you for sharing the coordinating Copic colors to the CP inks. I hadn't thought to do this, but I can see where it would be really helpful. I just might have to find the matches to my colored pencils as well.
It’s so awesome to see a local (I’m in London) posting helpful videos and Amazon links. It’s sad when I see a great idea but it’s on .com and shipping to Canada is ridiculous 😳 or not available
I grew up in London! As for links, it's hard to get it right for everyone, and even I often have to link to US stores, so I'm glad this link was helpful for you. Thanks so much for watching!
Right now, I have them in Catherine's (free!) colour-wheel order, so I guess rainbow order along the top, with the inner layers of the wheel underneath. But that may change next week! lol! That's the best part of using the magnets - they're so easy to move around! Thanks for watching!
I am definitely a Party girl, but if you prefer warmer, earthier tones, Spa is the way to go. I find they all work well together, though, so you can really just choose your favourites. If you want more colours, you can mix them - see my 'Get More from your Inks' video! Thanks for watching!
Binder ring - that's what I use! Almost makes me feel legitimately organized. LOL! This is a fabulous way to have your inks swatched, with the bonus that they are all on display at once, a downside to the binder ring for the right-brained. ;) I also think your idea of adding Copic matches is genius.
That is the thing I don't love about the binder ring solution. If I can't see them all, I tend to forget which ones I have! Thanks for watching, Lindsey!
I like what you've done with the magnets. Another option is a rolladex setup. Easy to flip thru & remove&replace while figuring out a color scheme. And adding new colors would be a breeze. For some reason that's where I thought you were going in the earliest part. Thanks.
A rolladex is also a great idea, Barbara!
I love that idea! That might be just the solution I have been seeking!
I love this idea too! It has the added advantage of a very small footprint. I like to be able to see all the colours at once, which would be a challenge with a rolladex, I think. Thanks so much for watching!
I've used the coin pockets for a few years and love that I can add new swatches fairly easily. However, I always think it's nice to see others organization ideas. Thanks! 💖
I have used those as well, I found that I didn't refer to them as often as these, because I was too lazy to get the binder out! lol! Thanks for watching, Vicki!
Great idea! It's so helpful to have them movable. Being able to pull out a selection of swatches also means that it would be easy to keep a record of what was used for a project by taking a picture.
Please, Ardyth, help us with a recommendation of what are the most useful colors to get first. Even mini pads are $4 apiece, so the whole collection of 68 would be, um, $272!
I put my standalone dies on 8x10 magnet sheets, self adhesive, that I stick to 8x10 black foam core sheets (both available at Amazon). These stand up in a bin to make a sturdy flip file that I keep next to my die cutting machine so they are easy to find and replace. I could use some of those sheets to organize swatches, too.
You are so smart - you're right about taking photos of what colours were used for each project.
As for the inks, it really depends on your preferences. If it was me, I know I use the Foundations and Life of the Party collections the most (both come in minis). I love bright vibrant colours! But if you prefer more earthy, warm shades, I would start with the Paradise Found collection (also comes in minis) - I guess I would say pick your favourite rainbow colours - and then you can mix them - I did a whole video about that, too ("Get More From Your Inks", thumbnail says: Full Set Syndrome, Get Over It). It really allows you to get so many more colours from the ones you have! Good luck! Thanks for watching!
Scotch Removal Tape is great. I used washi tape and purple tape in the past until I discovered this line from Scotch. I love the idea of the magnets!!!
ooh, I'll take a look. I often use 1 inch post-it tape, but I wanted to be lazy and not measure, so the 1/2 inch purple tape worked for that! Thanks for watching!
Amazing video! Loved it!
Thank you! ❤
This is BRILLIANT! Love your über creative thinking here chick is. Your actually have me thanking about this. And I don't swatch....lol. 🤣😍😘
I'm a few weeks in now, and really loving it! Thanks for watching!
I LOVE this! A labor of love for sure, but worth it. I use swatches on a ring, but This gives you a glimpse of all of the, at once. 🤩
It also just looks nice in my room! LOL! Thanks so much for watching!
Wow, that is a very innovative approach to swatching ink colors! Love it - Thanks so much.
I couldn't believe that I was the first person to come up with this idea, so I googled it. Seems like it's widely used in the fabric industry, too! Thanks so much for watching!
This is freaking amazing girl!
Aw, thanks! ❤
I love this idea! I was going to go binder but I like to be able to see it all and not have to flip through my binder and pull out the swatch! You are so innovative! Thanks soooo much for sharing your great ideas Ardyth!
Thanks so much for watching!
Great idea to use magnets to organize your swatches. TFS
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic idea!!! Wow! Thanks for the inspiration Ardyth!
Thanks so much for watching!
Very smart. I have that systemp for my freezer contents, but never thought to use them in the craft room. I don't have any wall space
WHAT?! How does it work in a freezer?! You're so smart, I never thought of that. I'm torn about putting it on a wall, I like being able to pick it up and see it. I'll let you know where I end up! Thanks for watching, Maaike!
@@ardyth on the outside of fridge/freezer tgey stick cos it's metal. On the magnets i can write with a sharpie as they're white and I can see what I have. If I use it, I move the magnet to the side. Works great esp in those big chest things you xan never find anything
it's called printable magnet sheet, but just a label sticker would work as well of course on top of the magnet
WOW!!! What an awesome idea!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks for watching!
That’s absolutely brilliant ... what an amazing idea. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much for watching!
wow what a great idea. i finally just started swatching and organizing my inks on swatches. i use a ring to put them on. of course i don't do as much stamping as you. thank you so much
Thanks so much for watching!
You are so creative! I love all your ideas! This would work so much better than what I'm doing!
Thank you! 😊
All of your swatches are lovely. Ink swatches give me the same frizzle of excitement that I get from paint samples. So many possibilities.
What I have learned is that I’d you want to keep a set of swatches, you better have chosen the kind and brand of paper you will be working with. If you are as haphazard with paper selection as I am, swatches will not be of use. I just have to test as I go. Maybe one of these days I will actually settle on a paper standard.
Haha! I agree. I really enjoyed making them! Thanks so much for watching!
Love your idea. Size is a problem for me, so I use the ring idea. That way I can hang it right beside me to use. Easy peasy tfs though. Always up for ideas 😊
Thanks for watching!
I love this idea! I'm with you, CP are my favorite inks, though I don't yet have as many as you do 😂. I have all of ink my colors swatched out, but it's so hard to try to match them up with the system currently have. Plus, my organizational heart loves the idea of looking over at a rainbow of squares that are also functional. Thank you for sharing the coordinating Copic colors to the CP inks. I hadn't thought to do this, but I can see where it would be really helpful. I just might have to find the matches to my colored pencils as well.
Glad you enjoyed it - I definitely love having my swatches on my wall as 'art'! lol! Thanks so much for watching!
Fantastic idea and suggestions. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Thanks for watching!
It’s so awesome to see a local (I’m in London) posting helpful videos and Amazon links. It’s sad when I see a great idea but it’s on .com and shipping to Canada is ridiculous 😳 or not available
I grew up in London! As for links, it's hard to get it right for everyone, and even I often have to link to US stores, so I'm glad this link was helpful for you. Thanks so much for watching!
Yaaassss!!! Beautiful!! Gorgeous!! Not burd safe, but soooo pretty!!
Almost forgot about your birds! Yes, I like them alot. Thanks for watching!
What a great idea. This can be used for so many different things Please Stay Safe,Happy and Healthy.Have A Beautiful Day
Thank you so much 😊
love this idea Ardyth!
Thanks, Karen!
Great ideas ❤ thanks for sharing and happy crafting Hugs xx
Thanks so much! 😊
What a wonderful idea!
Thank you! 😊
Ardyth, you're AMAZING!!! I can't wait for the new colors either! Happy New Year!
Thank you! You too!
Great ideas. Happy new year from Kingston
Happy new year!
What a clever idea!
Thanks so much, Jennifer!
So helpful, Ardyth! Many thanks. 💖
Thanks so much for watching!
What a great idea, you can use any ink, colored pencil....thanks for sharing!
Exactly! When I googled it, it seems like magnets are widely used in the fabric industry for swatching. Thanks for watching!
Great ideas, thank you for sharing!🙂❤️
Thanks for watching!
Brilliant idea.
Thank you! 😊
What a great idea.
Thank you! 😊
Brilliant ideas!
Thank you so much! 😊
Kiss your brain Ardyth! Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea and tutorial on how to do it too!
Mwah! Brain kissed! Thanks so much, June!
@@ardyth 😃👍🏼✌🏼
Thanks for sharing. I'm curious how you decided to display your swatches, rainbow order, color family, or some other way.
Right now, I have them in Catherine's (free!) colour-wheel order, so I guess rainbow order along the top, with the inner layers of the wheel underneath. But that may change next week! lol! That's the best part of using the magnets - they're so easy to move around! Thanks for watching!
Genius idea!!
Thanks so much for watching!
Awesome idea(s)! Tfs
Thanks so much!
Plus they use to make a magnetic paint. Maybe still do?? I actually have a can. Thank you for all the ideas.
You are the second person to suggest that to me! That is an interesting idea! Thanks for watching!
Ardyth Percy-Robb sweet. Thank you
Brilliant!
Thanks for watcing!
Amazing idea! What color choice would you start with either spa or party collection inks from Catherine Pooler?
I am definitely a Party girl, but if you prefer warmer, earthier tones, Spa is the way to go. I find they all work well together, though, so you can really just choose your favourites. If you want more colours, you can mix them - see my 'Get More from your Inks' video! Thanks for watching!
@@ardyth thank you for responding back. I love watching your videos
This is a great idea!
Thanks so much for watching!
This method (of cutting apart and adding magnets) is also used by quilters when they order full fabric swatch sets from manufacturers
YES! That's where I got the idea! Thanks for watching!
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Thanks, Yelena!