I use iPhoto as well. I use the "credit" (I have no clue what they're actually called) as the key photo so I can easily flip through the kits. Since iPhoto won't allow you to create multiple libraries I downloaded this free SW called, iPhoto library manager (google it) so the files are separate from my pictures.
When I want to use certain elements I just copy from iPhoto and paste to the desktop. This is also an easy way to keep track of the elements you're using on a LO.
Like many of you, I struggled for a long time keeping track of everything. Since I have a lot of digi elements and everything was broken up into categories in folders on my hard drive it has taken weeks to piece back all the kits. Next I have to tag them, but have decided to do this when I use the elements. It's really a great system and like I said, you can easily view the kits much better.
Oh, and to comment on Lynn's comment: You only have to view the files in edit mode when the files themselves are completely black, because of the black background.
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