I had to restart my ink swatch journal after a very real water tragedy last December, and honestly… rebuilding it from scratch made me realize how many things I wish I’d known the first time around. In this video, I walk you through the mindset shift from “pretty swatches” to an actual reference book—something that helps me identify ink colours quickly and reliably when I’m planning journaling spreads, choosing a matchy-matchy combo, or just trying to remember what I already own. I talk about how I approach organizing my inks, what information is worth recording (so future-me doesn’t suffer), and why clarity matters more than perfection. I also share the kinds of details I now pay attention to when I’m trying to identify a colour—because lighting, paper, and even how wet a pen writes can totally change what an ink looks like. And since I’m always learning, I invite you to share how you organize your own ink journals and any extra tips you have for identifying ink colours more accurately. This one is part reflection, part reset, and part gentle reminder that creative chaos is fine… as long as your swatches still help you.