Favorite Memory Keeping Office Supplies

Thanks for the recommendations. I saw the instagram pics from the Allison show party. Your glasses are awesome and very flattering. Looked like lots of fun. Michelle t

One of my "go to's" for my journaling is BIC Mark-it Fine Tip Permanent Markers (Office Max carries them and so does Shoplet.com).

They come in so many colors - which I love (I buy the big pack!) and they last a long time! I bought my set for our 2011 Project Life books, used them every day (through 3 albums that year), then used them again for our 2012 books (2 more books - same set of pens). I have also used them on 3 PL mini albums and they are still going strong! I store them horizontally and have not had a problem with any of them drying out yet. I don't know how archival safe they are but being that I only use them on the cards and not the photos, I don't worry so much about the archival part.

Thank you for sharing your favorites! I will be checking out some of those for sure!

Avery labels are my favorite. Perfect for adding a small journaling spot to a card.

thanks for sharing.. great tips.

Living in Australia, it is really annoying that some of these basic items, like the 2 inch tabs and metal rim tags aren't sold here. I ordered some of those from an American supplier! I did find some stick on Note Tabs which work ok. We do have a stationery product line here called Collections & Co and they have awesome manilla folders in white/kraft stripes and ampersand and old typewriter prints on the front. I have cut these up lots of times to use as the base for pages in albums.

I like using the file folder labels from Martha Stewart. I buy them at Staples. The colors match my PL cards and they are a great way to add a bit of journaling to my photos very quickly.

I use many different sizes of Avery labels. The 8.5 x 11 labels are great for producing my own stickers. I also love Martha Stewart file labels from Staples. They come in great colors and I use them throughout my journals.

A great mix of supplies here! I love the metal rimmed tags and I also love my copics! I really need to try getting some of the index tabs to try out as well... I think they would be awesome in something like December Daily :)

I have a whole bunch of Copic markers that I bought years ago when I was into stamping and making cards. I don't really have time to make cards anymore, but I am into my 4th year of PL. I would LOVE for you to please show us some examples of how you use the Copics, I would love to put them back into use. Many thanks. Smiles from South Africa :)

I use gold and silver stars alot of the time and especially lin my December Daily Albums. They are fairly cheap from any high street stationers.

I use the plain 4x6 cards often. My Label maker to label stamp pads, and embellishment organizers. I also use a lot of Martha Stewart labels on my PL. These are at Staples. Other sticky labels in other office supply stores. I use the 8 1/2 x ll sheet protectors by Avery. There's probably others I'm forgetting. Lot's of women love to shop at a clothing store, I love office supply stores. So many great lovely things!

I use cute paper clips. You can find different shapes and colors at Staples and sometimes Target.

I love to see what you use/like, so fun, and gives you great ideas!!!

I LOVE the photo sleeve's ( not sure what exactly they are called) but its the one's that you did whole post on, she was a guest and showed her system of organizing like for example your stamp sets from Technique Tuesday.

They WORK great, can flip right throuh them in a flash, and SO much better than trying to fit the stamp set back into the plastic.

Thanks Ali!

I like using sharpies. The thin line are best.

HI ALI!!! Could you please tell us again, but pens you can write on photos with?? I keep forgetting and then can you recommend the PERFECT white pen for journaling with? THANKS!! Love seeing all the supplies that you use!

I am nuts over office supplies...always have been...I love post it notes, sharpies, and anything else i can find that looks like fun...
thanks for all the suggestions, ali!!

I use 4x6 index cards all the time for PL. And cut in half they fit perfect in the 3x4 spots ;) Cheap, simple and you can do whatever you want to them. So perfect for journaling!

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Gosh prity much the same as you and of course punches, especially the 2 inch:-)

I am a real sucker for office supplies too. One of my go to "tools" is my Dymo lable maker. Just love that look. I also use my Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher a lot.