Let's Get Organized: DIY Swatch Cards & Binders

In this video, I’m walking you through the evolution of my fountain pen ink swatching and cataloging system. From outgrowing pre-made journals to struggling with inconsistent paper, I finally found a method that works: my DIY "Ink Encyclopedia." I’ll show you how I create custom swatch cards using watercolor paper and various fountain pen friendly papers like Tomoe River, Midori, and Stalogy to see how every ink performs across different textures. Whether you are a beginner in the fountain pen hobby or a long-time ink enthusiast looking for a better way to organize your collection by color, this step-by-step tutorial will help you build a system that grows with your stash. Swatch Card Dimensions: 2.25 x 3 Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:28 My History with Ink Swatching 1:30 Why Organizing by Brand Didn't Work 2:48 The "Ink Encyclopedia" 2.0 -converted BUJO 4:18 My Current 3-Binder System 6:20 Supplies Needed: Paper, Trimmers, and Binders 7:11 Measuring and Cutting Swatch Cards 9:04 Preparing the Back: Testing Different Papers 12:50 The Swatching Process Step-by-Step 26:02 Organizing the Binders by Colorway Let's Connect DM @christyncreates on Instagram Shopping Links Check out my favorite swatching supplies and stationery on my Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3Nxw2Fy Mentioned in this Video @seemownay @ChrisSaenz13 Inkswatch.com