Sketch Rolodex

I am a big fan of sketches for mapping out my layouts.  There are a number of great sketch blogs, published books, and magazine features sharing all kinds of blueprints for great scrapbook layouts.

Upon Korie's suggestion, I had to go get the BHG Page Planner issue. While I loved the inspiration, I was faced with yet another magazine to store and the challenge of finding the sketches when I need them.  The June issue of CK showed a storage solution that inspired me.  I went through a Rolodex phase last year and purchased a few extras.  On Friday, I decided to put one to good use.

First I cut up all of the printed Page Maps and idea books I could find.

Next, I adhered the sketches to jumbo Rolodex cards.  Assembly line style made this go really fast:

Then I sorted them by number of photos on the page:

Finally, I made some fun dividers with patterned paper, number stamps and my tab punch.  Then I filled up the Rolodex, sat back, and admired my project:

Now when I am assembling my page planners, I just have to pull the card with the sketch I want to build upon and toss it in with my paper, embellishments, and photos.  Easy!

Here are a few websites offering free sketches so you can start building your collection:

Getting Sketchy
4x6 Sketches
Scrap Suzy
Janelle's sketches
Little Book of Sketches
My Sketch World
Pencil Lines
Sketch Me If You Can
Kickis
Stickers n Fun
Sketches R Us
Triple The Sketch
P Hutch sketches

Now, go get organized!      

Comments

[mindi]

this is brilliant. seriously. :)
and SO cute!

[Angie]

Love this! So darn organized! LOVE IT!

[rosie06]

what a great idea and soo cute

[Korie B.]

Officially. Hate. You.

Jeez.... I just told you that this was a stupid idea & it would take too much time and then you have to go & prove me wrong.

Worse, you know it's killing me to be in Chicago when I really want to copy this damn project.

[Carrie D]

Hey hun...that is brilliant!! I LOVE it!

I haven't done anything scrappin related since LASTYEAR! I only have 4 more week for my competitions...I have saved all the links....BTW sending an email now:)

[KKT]

you did a great job!!! i've never been able to get into the sketches... i wish i knew why because it would certainly make things easier!

thanks for the links, though... i love looking at people's pages! i'm going to ckc next weekend and i'm {almost} as excited as when i went to disney world!!

and i LOVE the indy costume!!!

[laura]

so clever and CUTE, carrie! :)

[Marirosa]

this looks AWESOME..... UGH....now another project.... Marirosa

[Jeanette]

I love this idea. Gonna give it a try. :)

[Julie Howard]

Great project! I am working on something similar, but it also contains color schemes, ideas, and things like that.

[rosie]

How do you get all the sketches to fit on the roledex card? do you shrink them or fold them under?? WHAT A GREAT IDEA !!

[Patti]

Ok this is by far the best idea I have seen in a long time. I love sketches but never can find one I like when I need it. This is perfect. Brilliant. I am so going to Staples to buy some cards and get started organizing.

[Elizabeth]

This is seriously awesome! And I had been stuck with what to make for a dear friend's birthday and THIS IS IT! Thank you so much!!!

[Anne A]

I loved this idea so much that I immediately had to CASE it! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Amy]

Fabulous idea! I saw your tip on Tip Junkie. i am a card maker and could do this for that too. I don't know how I'd catagorize though since it wouldn't be based on # of pics...

Great job!