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I scrap in Photoshop CS6, so this method may be specific to Photoshop or certain versions of it.

I keep my supplies in Lightroom, and it's up on one monitor (I scrap with two monitors). When I want to use something, I drag it straight from Lightroom over into Photoshop on the other monitor and drop it directly on my layout canvas. It's placed there as a new layer, and that layer retains the file name of the item. Usually that name includes the designer name and the name of the kit. In the rare cases that it doesn't, I can use that file name and do a quick search in Lightroom to locate the kit that it goes with. It takes just a few minutes to type that information in on the gallery upload page. Has worked great for me!

I think that the same method will work without Lightroom- just drag the file from the folder in Finder/File Explorer (Mac or Windows) onto your layout canvas.
 
I use Paintshop which isn't as fancy. I just make sure I keep one image open from each kit I use. Or I have also opened a document in Word and kept a list. So those are my basic ways.
 
I use a couple of scripts, one to copy files into my layout retaining the file names as layer names and a second that grabs the layer names and copies them to the file info. (SpeedScraps scripts) if I only use one or two kits, I just enter that into the file info. I just copy from the file info and paste when I upload to gallery.
 
I drag from Explorer onto my canvas, and filenames are retained.
I use the same script as Lisa to compile them: http://speedscraps.blogspot.dk/p/free-scripts.html
I also use Anna Forrest's credit tracker to keep track of designer names, kit names, store names, and links. The free script is nice for seeing which element came from where, but it's not always obvious what the filenames mean, especially when you post in other galleries for CT stuff. I don't want potential customers to be trying to figure out what all the abbreviations mean if they want to shop! I want them to click a link and start shopping. https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnnaForrestDesigns
 
I use Photoshop Elements, which retains the layer name and usually the layer name is enough to know the kit. If I use a brush, I will rename the layer with the brush name. After I scrap, I add the kit name and link into the metadata of my layout file. Then when I save as a jpeg, the metadata carries over! A few sites like Flickr and Facebook automagically read the metadata, and will add my credits for me. The others, I can just copy and paste from the properties of the layout.
 
Whenever I'm scrapping, I have a Word Document open and I just quick type in what I'm using as I'm adding it. I would love to say that I'll remember what I used when I get around to posting in the galleries, but I know that I won't so it's just easier to jot it down. Then I can add my links in there too and copy and paste it all when it's time to put stuff in the galleries.

I also LOVE having that word doc to search later for lots of different reasons.
 
I use Photoshop CS6. When I'm scrapping, I just drag the element,paper, etc. directly from my Finder (I use a MAC) onto my page that I have open in PS, and it retains the info. of that file in the layer. So when I go to add all of my products, I skim through all layers on my page to make sure I don't miss anyone when giving credit. If that layer doesn't have the file info. I make sure I add it before I go on to the next one.
 
I use a notes file (stored in iCloud) to keep my credits for each page and the links listed. I start a new note each month, then I just copy and paste. I also have an airtable spreadsheet I keep a list of the kits I have and put a tick mark in it when i use them, the sheet includes a preview and a field for the store link. I need to update it - I have all of January's MOC pages to add! ;)
 
Like @carilyne I usually keep one item from each kit open until I document it. I also drag items directly to my LO as Smart Objects which retain their name. I used to use steno notebooks and write it all down but now I use Evernote and create a note for each LO. This is easy to copy and paste and also to go back to for my reference.
 
Like others have said, I just scroll through my layer palette as I'm typing up my credits in the gallery. Usually the file name has enough information in it (thanks designers!). Only occasionally do I have to go back to my files to see what kit I got an element from. Also, I pay attention while I'm scrapping to make sure the element names don't get lost, for example, while clipping one to another and make note of that if necessary.
 
Like Courtney and Brandi, my files come into PS with their file names intact. So, I scroll, and in a document, I get all of them jotted down, and links to the items listed. Then just copy and paste to forums and around. I'm also weird, and name my files with product info... really shorthandlike, lol! (like ALBStryGr8_PRDOSol_SpcEl_BoysAug2015)
 
I do not keep a note for each layer of my layout (each button, each ribbon, each paper) since I tend to only use one kit for each layout. But to keep track of what kit(s) or templates I use on a layout I put it into the file info for that layout. In Photoshop (both CS and PSE) go File>File Info In the comments/description box, type in your credits and click save/OK.
I like this method because it stores the information with the file, no matter how you save it (TIFF, PSD, JPEG). If you want the info, you do not have to open the layout, just right click on it and go to properties and you can copy it from there to paste into the gallery.
 
I guess I'm old fashioned I used a pad of paper and pen.
 
I have a text file for each of my layouts and I add my credits to that file as I go. I also use the SpeedScraps script (mentioned earlier) to load layers into my layout and that preserves the filename.
 
lorryfach said:
I drag from Explorer onto my canvas, and filenames are retained.
I use the same script as Lisa to compile them: http://speedscraps.blogspot.dk/p/free-scripts.html
I also use Anna Forrest's credit tracker to keep track of designer names, kit names, store names, and links. The free script is nice for seeing which element came from where, but it's not always obvious what the filenames mean, especially when you post in other galleries for CT stuff. I don't want potential customers to be trying to figure out what all the abbreviations mean if they want to shop! I want them to click a link and start shopping. https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnnaForrestDesigns
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@lorryfach I actually purchased this and was never able to get it to work. Figured it was something that I was doing wrong and never took the time to figure it out.
 
michelepixels said:
Like others have said, I just scroll through my layer palette as I'm typing up my credits in the gallery. Usually the file name has enough information in it (thanks designers!). Only occasionally do I have to go back to my files to see what kit I got an element from. Also, I pay attention while I'm scrapping to make sure the element names don't get lost, for example, while clipping one to another and make note of that if necessary.
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This is what I do and honestly, every now and again I miss something that got flattened down. But I'm pretty store specific so even if I forget, its from TLP. A CT layout will be just be one kit, so that's pretty easy to track.

jk703 said:
Like Courtney and Brandi, my files come into PS with their file names intact. So, I scroll, and in a document, I get all of them jotted down, and links to the items listed. Then just copy and paste to forums and around. I'm also weird, and name my files with product info... really shorthandlike, lol! (like ALBStryGr8_PRDOSol_SpcEl_BoysAug2015)
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I sort of do the same thing. I don't bother for the elements~I just scroll down the layers panel. HOWEVER...I keep the template title in tact (say that 5 times out loud and fast) and add my date info in front: i.e.: 2013_07-30_party-fddxxxxx.psd

Sokee said:
I guess I'm old fashioned I used a pad of paper and pen.
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oh, I also have a post it pad, scrap of paper, or back of an envelope with some sort of scrappy notes written on it.
 
I use a free action called supply tracker. It is awesome. I scrap with pse 6. As I scrap I rename a layer with the name of each kit I use. Then I click on supply tracker and it copies every name of every layer on one layer. I then delete the names I don't need, and then hide that layer. When I upload to flickr all the names transfer there. It sounds like it takes awhile, but it runs faster than it took me to type this post.
 
my brain! bhahhah..usually when I upload I reopen the TIFF file and if it is a ton of different designers I will run a credit tracker, but I will just say
oh Mirjam's of Pink Reptiles Note It (a personal fav)
along with the coolio template from LIz...
I put credits in like I babble!
 
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