Duration 10:22

How to organize craft supplies - Craft room organization and storage ideas

by The Crafty Organizer

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Published 7 Nov 2018

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@kellyfigueroa70314 years ago I’m so glad you did this video, my craft room is crazy. I’d love for you to do a video on small area crafts when you don’t have a separate room for your crafts. 9
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@chrissy24-74 years ago So true to take things in small batches of 15 mins! Love the turquoise in your room 💕 3
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@ns-uo7it4 years ago Tip about using vs. displaying supplies is GOLD 2
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@margeanderson29184 years ago I appreciate how you are realistic and encourage people not to buy too much stuff in the first place 1
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@tammiwood39375 years ago I need this so much...my craft room is scary...I feel like a craft hoarder 42
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@annland7815 years ago Thank you for being realistic in the outcome. I mean, who wouldn't want a giant art room? I can only shoot for a cube organizer. Thanks for the tips! 5
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@parsellart78054 years ago I love your comment about the woman who rented out the office space. Arrgh! There are many companies that tempt artist to buy more than they need. 1
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@alicejump22903 years ago On the journey to get my supplies accessible, my abilities are changing! Blessed and safe days!
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@NancyLynn5 years ago Hey Noreen (I hope I spelled it correctly). Just happened upon this video and it was the thumbnail that caught my attention. I am an elderly crafter who is challenged with physical issues. My craft room has gotten out of control to the point where it is taking away from my creativity, and that makes me so sad because for me, I am basically homebound and crafting is my only therapeutic relief. In fact, I have already been 'feeling' the effects of not crafting. Because of my physical issues, I do find that it doesn't take much for my room to get out of control; when I do craft, I do it in stages as I can't sit/stand for too long or fatigue hits me like a 'ton of bricks'. I've finally realized that I need to do something about this as I'm tired of wasting my valuable energy just to find something and/or things falling over every time I grab something. The old saying 'take it one day at a time' is so true for anything difficult that needs to be tackled and so I will remind myself of that when I begin my 'organizational journey'. Let's face it, if I look at the enormous organizational job ahead of me, I know it will overwhelm me and I won't start. By taking baby steps I will be more able to tackle it one category at a time and be more successful at getting organized. Thank you for all your advice. I would like to see more information on handling the scrap papers in the binder. If anyone else is interested, please 'thumbs up' this comment so that Noreen knows that there is interest in this topic. This blessed Nana of 8 would so appreciate it. Happy crafting everyone! PS: New subbie now, Noreen ... 195
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@patriciaribaric34095 years ago I had 3 young grandsons come live with me one evening almost 5 years ago. Everything of mine had to be shoved aside while we created space and beds in one evening. I now have many pairs of school uniform pants to hem. I purchased a couple of sewing machines and sewing supplies. I looked around, and the clutter is so bad I had nowhere to sew. I looked out the window at the camping trailer that was sitting idle, and voila I have a sewing room. It's the one space that is clutter free. ... 41
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@lzrd84603 months ago This is such a great ‘common sense’ video. I’m getting ready to move and am doing just that - donating supplies I have far too many of. My problem is that I like to do a variety of crafts rather than just one so, needless to say, I have lots of stuff to keep organized. I used to work mainly with paper crafts but don’t so much anymore and as I was getting stuff together, realized how much paper I have that I will never use up! Just donated lots to a local school. And it felt great knowing the kids would have fun using it and that I won’t have to haul stuff I will never use to my new house! Win-win. 👏👏👏👏 ... 1
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@TheLovelyMissBeans3 years ago You have come SOOO FAR in just 2 years! I love seeing how your space has transformed little by little.
Y'all, Pinterest is NOT real life. No one is that perfect. We as women hold ourselves to impossible standards and it gets in the way of just being happy. Let Pinterest be a tool to inspire you and maybe give you some insight on how to do things, but don't fall into it's trap! ... 1
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@chrisholley35305 years ago Love your craft room! You are so practical. We all love the big lavish rooms on Pinterest but most of us have a smaller space and less money to spend on storage. Thanks for sharing. 7
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@shantilley65405 years ago I really enjoyed your video so much. Thank you for sharing. I recently emptied my messy craft room and removed everything out to my large living room which allowed me the space to separate everything and I did exactly what you said ... put like things together. Most of my storage containers are from the dollar tree, also. For larger bins, I went to WalMart and was able to find many different sizes for my larger items at a reasonable price. It does take time and the mess seems to get worse before it gets better, but it is so worth taking the time! With all of this organization there is no reason why my room should ever get messy again because everything has a place and I put everything back in its proper place when I'm done with it. Now my craft room is a calming, fun environment instead of a stressful one. :) ... 10
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@dawnjeffersramstad8401last year Norrine, watched this in my daily dose of Clutter Fairy. I'd love to see your redo of a fiber crafter.Hope your dad is getting better.
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@kensorensen53214 years ago Thank you for curating the pictures of organized craft rooms. It helps to decide what to do in my craft room. I do see that at least one of the rooms is a Stampin Up demonstrator. It is her full time e job to sell craft supplies. Several of the craft room tours on YouTube are full time crafters who make their money showing craft supplies. It could be the one who rented the space was one of these crafters. We should keep this in mind when viewing the "Dream" craft room. ...
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@robinfoss44094 years ago This was a wonderfully simple and informative guide to how to set up your craft supplies on a budget--thanks for the tips! 3
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@DreamerMAA5 years ago Omg! Your the first person that addressed collection and actual use. . Loved the talk 93
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@ziggiezag9385 years ago This is the VERY BEST organization video I have EVER seen. You offered so many different storage options and clues about how to use them, and that can be done without spending a fortune on it. So glad I stumbled across this and I will come back to watch more! THANK YOU!!!! ... 1
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@ChronicConditionCrafting2 years ago Thank You!!!! The ribbon storage was a winner for me: a diy project that ends in functional use/decor in one!!!! 1
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@deedeepetersen7675 years ago I just discovered your channel and I love it! So far, my favorite thing is the way you encourage everyone to do their own research and figure out what will work best for them. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas 18
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@emmkaa20994 years ago Two things; the "likes with likes" and then grouping them together to see how many/much I need to find a home for is exactly what I needed to hear. ...problem solved! Being one of your baby subbies 🙋‍♀️ I'm wondering how I've made it this far without you! 🤗
Wanted to thank you, too, for explaining the consistent requests to like, comment, and subscribe all my instructors make. All I could surmise was that doing those things was a good thing for y'all but I didn't know why, and it honestly never occurred to me that it'd benefit moi! 😲😃😁👍 Very cool! Didn't know YouTube cared.😉 ...explains a lot 'tho.
Thanks for teaching me so very much helpful stuff. I enjoy spending time with you. With love from the Southern California desert, MK ❤☀️🌵 ... 4
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@leannefran62244 years ago I had to pause this video 3 minutes in. I laughed out loud when you showed the image of craft room realities. That is absolutely my craft room!! LOL. I'm already looking forward to watching the rest, plus part 2! 1
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@annerohrbacker60974 years ago Two years late to THIS video but so HAPPY I found you and have to say that I'm envious of your craft space. ♥️ 1
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@anncorsaro18955 years ago This was great! I am a seamstress and artist and do I need the help gaining control over those two areas. Yikes! Thank you so much; you've given me hope. Talk about overwhelmed and even the start of some depression. So keep up the good work❤️ ... 6
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@melissaweldon7055 years ago I like how you pointed out how displaying like a storefront is kinda different from organizing for use. 3
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@rosepetal90265 years ago I love your light blue organization in your craft room! 1
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@gramcc5144 years ago . It doesn't look sad. It looks practical! 1
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@cindyburns76675 years ago Wish I had seen this before my recent reorganization. This is how it finally occurred to me would work with my stuff. Likes with likes is exactly what I did, wish it hadn't taken me so long to figure it out. Great ideas, thanks ... 3
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@renielouis76665 years ago this video helped me realize i have too any things i dont use I like your approach to simplify and that I do not need to spend a of money to be organized thank you 3
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@lindym1264 years ago ClutterBug I love both your channel and Norines Crafty Organizer! It is so great to see a well known Youtuber, author of books and known through HGTV, supporting up and coming YouTubers. I am an avid watcher of both your channels. ...
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@triciameyers791last year Have been subscribed for a number of years now and have appreciated your encouragement and practical suggestions which have contributed to some of the order I have managed during lock down and through my husbands recent health issues. Love and prayers to you during this distressing time x Tricia ...
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@pamelawoodworth47225 years ago first time watcher. I am just starting to organize my room to make it usable..I love the idea of starting with sorting "Likes with Likes" I wasn't sure where to start and now I know! 3
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@mindylinsdau60725 years ago Just found you. New subscriber here. I live and travel full time in an RV with my husband and fur babies and crafting supplies. I would love some organizing ideas for all my stuff. I mainly just do cards. There are a lot of us mobile crafters out here that could use some ideas. Thank you so much and I actually did get a couple good ideas already just from this one video 😊 ... 3
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@suzannescott35505 years ago Lots of great ideas. I think the key, like you said, is to get rid of the craft supplies we are no longer using. Then organize and label! Thank you! 1
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@trini-girl79082 years ago I just came upon your channel. Single mom very new to the crafting and cricut world. Currently every thing is taking over my kitchenette dining table. I don’t have space for a room but would like to create a cart or something that will keep me organized while crafting. Your realistic idea is giving me some ideas thank you ...
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@shirleyboline84885 years ago I’m new to your channel and I absolutely love your ideas for storage. I just decided to cut all my 12 x 12 paper into 6 x 6 pieces and I believe I will use more of the 12 x 12 paper than I did before. 4
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@pamelaf.tucker29355 years ago Great video! Very helpful! I know I need to gift some items. my problem is I have so different crafts that I love. For a few months I will be focused on beading/jewelry, then I will switch to knitting, then I will switch to sewing & sometimes I even switch to canvas & upholstery for boats. Almost 2 years ago I started baking & decorating cookies. Then a few months ago drum roll....wait for it....BAM. I bought my first cutting machine. Any way I really appreciate your great video & all the great comments from your viewers. I would definitely be interested in seeing the video about organizing the 12x12 scraps. Kind Regards, Pamela ... 13
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@florissafenix69385 years ago Thank you for making the very important point that there are crafting items we use and others we dream of using some day. At a certain point the cute items that never get used need to go. It’s hard to let go of a dream, so to speak, but important to help me be in the moment and enjoy what I have that I am really going to use. ... 1
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@cristiane._2 months ago I'm in love 😍 wow 1
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@claychick1005 years ago I would love to see the 12 x 12 clear folders for scraps as you were describing. This is a great video for me as I am in the process of redoing my craft studio. 10
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@arashy5 years ago Thanks for the ideas!
I have cats who like to “help” me craft (mostly card making). I need storage solutions that keep out the animals and the dust (apparently, my craft acquisition hobby outweighs my actual crafting).
I’m a new fan of yours, having just discovered you accidentally. So now, I’ve subscribed and am enjoying your videos. ... 7
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@anniegabriel42034 years ago Noreen, I really feel for you. Maybe you could choose the easiest section, set a timer for TEN MINUTES ONLY, and just clear some of that space. Stick to the time, and give yourself a reward afterwards. Do this a couple of times a day, no more, or it becomes overwhelming. Take a photo before you begin, too. You may find when some usable space appears, you feel you can manage more. But I strongly urge you, keep it to a minimum at first, and always reward yourself for having taken the first steps up that mountain! A thousand mile journey begins with the first step. And as in doing any major art or craft work, don’t think about the end result, only enjoy the bit you are doing at that moment. You can begin to look at the view from the summit when you get near the end. Spoken from experience. Good luck!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 ... 1
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@vickytimmerman13655 years ago So crazy, we moved from Ca. To North Carolina....we looked for 3 months...had just about given up about finding Anything...and then..in the woods, stream next to the house, attic to make grandkids build in beds....and a She Shed...I am not a boastful Women ...but 24x16...two stories. So blessed..hang in there...every thing you do is so helpful! ... 2
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@debbywilson3275 years ago I use so many mediums. My arts and crafts room has to accommodate crochet and yarn, embroidery, water paints, oil painting, acrylics, scrapbooking and card making. Help. The room is probably 12x 12 5
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@reginaturner87054 years ago Needed this! We just bought our forever home and I am so excited about having a craft room. It has been a "catch all" room since the move but we are almost to where I can be able to set it up. I cant wait! The drawer used to hang ribbon will be used. 😊👍 ... 4
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@tammietuft34873 years ago Now I can do even better at organizing my craft room. Lots of great ideas for a budget. 1
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@KS-yf9nq5 years ago “Like goes with like” helps organize a kitchen & clothes closet too. 5
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@rockngrannyroadwarrior88075 years ago Just wanted to thank you for your videos. Just found your channel today and subscribed. You have pulled all my scattered ideas together into a cohesive plan. Love your style and your craft room/video studio. Well done‼️👍💃 9
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@maggieanderson37785 years ago Good afternoon - I just discovered you & your craft room. I use to have a craft room. But then my son moved back home. So now I'm in my living room. It's taking me almost a year to get my stuff together.
Love your video. ... 1
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@phyllisdowner8414 years ago I especially enjoyed the yarn and quilting storage. Thank you very much. 1
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@dorothyschott57025 years ago Thanks for the ideas. We are trying to sell our house and my next house will have a dedicated craft room so this gave me tons of ideas thanks 4
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@susanrose19673 years ago Thank you for the wonderful organizational ideas you have brought us in this video. I'm moving and super excited to re, re-organize my sew/craft space 3
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@jeriebucko43865 years ago Thank you for bringing some sanity to my life! 1
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@ruthieminers86894 years ago Noreen I also found you by accident. I am soooo very glad I did. I am binge watching your video's tonight. LOL I am in the process of moving and setting up a new sewing room, an area to paint and all my other crafts! You are a dream come true with all your functional ideas. I am now a subscriber. LOL ... 1
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@RingoWild5 years ago I think as "makers," we tend to collect those things that spark our imagination. And, in fact, we probably appear to be hoarders by those who don't find the same joy in creating. I love all my stuff--thousands of bits and bobs that someone else might call junk. As with many makers, I find happiness in exploring many kinds of crafts, and therein lies the challenge of organization.
But the truth is, if you can't find it, it's the same as not having it. For the past year I've worked to organize much in way you suggest--like with like. I continue to go vertical, though, as my floor space is limited. Thank you for your suggestions. There are dozens of sub-categories that could be researched for organizational tips such as vintage paper and ephemera, polymer clay, mixed media, etc.
One of my issues is that I work with reclaimed / recycled materials, making it hard to categorize many things. I have a box labeled "parts," because I'm not even sure what they are other than being interesting in themselves. ... 71
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@bevpage54414 years ago Thank you - I did find your Youtube interesting and helpful. My whole HOUSE is my storage room except for my two bathrooms, hehehe, so I'm desperate to find a way to sort through and de-clutter. LOVE your room - my favourite colours are aquas and turquoises so am now going to see what I can find. I really want my ink pads stored in a way that you showed in the "ideal" craftroom that we all want, so am going to try to find storage solutions for them. Love your ideas and am keen to start getting organised. Thank yo so much. ... 4
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@winniethepoodle3 years ago You are my favorite organizing person in the whole world because of your easy instructions and great tips. You had another video where you said don't buy storage containers until you know what and how much has to go in them and that has been mantra since. Its a bonus that I love your color scheme too! ... 1
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@jeanninecook66615 years ago Thank you for the realistic junkie mess you showed as the reality for some of us. I tend to sneer at perfect people because maybe some have money and husbands who can fix or help them, but not me. Enjoyed you!
Jeannine Cook ... 1
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@TariHuffaker5 years ago I am trying to organize my office...the ideas you presented here will also help me with that. Thanks so much for keeping it short and sweet and to the point. 3
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@tcsomor92095 years ago OMG, how helpful your video is! I'm at the beginning of setting up a craft room and organizing all my stuff,like beads,yarns, and other accessories. You gave me some very good ideas by sharing this video. Thank you so much! ... 10
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@sherriwilson92263 years ago I like the ways you’ve done your craft room 1
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@lindamcmahon98415 years ago First time watching and my room is like the before pictures. Great advice 5
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@soysan345 years ago What a wonderful video, thank you getting so much info easily and quickly! Hope you are feeling better since filming your view, you did great! 3
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@peggyvansickle12685 years ago I wish that I had the use of my craft room again. And I love yours and admire it a lot. 1
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@kathleenelliot53054 years ago Great idea to help clean up so I can craft stress free 1
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@debbiestrycharski29205 years ago I love your jars. I've been using empty pill bottles and mason jars. 3
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@luzgemz36605 years ago Hi, I really like your very practical advice on de-cluttering... Most of the time when I am looking for organizing craft rooms tutorials, I always end up with videos of craft rooms that looks like a store to me, although they're very organized and looks luxurious craft room but its so unrealistic to me. Like you, I believe too that we don't need to buy a lot of extra luxurious storage systems to put in lots of unneeded craft supplies. We only keep what we will be using always. So thank you so much for this video that shows us just that. Looking forward for more videos of practical advice on de-cluttering stuffs....from your new subscriber ... 4
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@natureselement75885 years ago Amaizing video. I was so lost till i seen this. 3
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@kathyanstine15275 years ago Would love to see a paper scrap organization video 4
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@vickimontemayor32622 years ago New subject. I'm 74 with health issues also. Right now my craft room has bins in middle of floor as I try to reorganize but like you I poop out frequently and everything is delayed. My 4 grandkids try to help as does my daughter in law but all the kids are in sports and I try to pick up some slack helping get the kids to their practices and out of town games. I've decided not to let the clutter bug me too much and use time when I do have energy to do a little when not spending time with the kids. Just take each day as it comes and keep on trucking. Best of luck.🤗💜👍 ...
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@vickycarter62575 years ago loved your ideas and intend to put them to work in my art---thank you---Dollar Tree, here I come:) 3
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@47harleybabe5 years ago OMG! How did you sneak into my house! I really needed this video! 5
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@JacquelineMartinMinistry5 years ago Finally I found someone you that has been able to break down organization step by step in a way that is doable for me. I am a jewelry maker and nobody really addresses out of organized for jewelry but you've given me ideas on how to do it I have to have small containers and nobody has ever told me how to organize it you have you've given me ideas on how to organize the small little tiny beat you've done that oh my gosh I am so excited now I can go in there and have a plan on how to organize instead of just throwing everything in one pan and not know what I have thank you ...
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@deniellewest98255 years ago Love the photo of the cluttered room with the ironing board - you don’t know how close to the truth you are with this!! I sometimes use my ironing board to make cards as it’s the perfect height to stand at! Wish I had a room to craft in or even an area would be nice. Ahh maybe one day! 🙂 ... 1
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@staceyl56435 years ago You have a nice soft voice. I stumbled on your video this morning. Thanks for the great ideas! Take care of you! 3
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@artsbydebi5 years ago thanks... i need all the help i can get for organizing 3
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@hazelmckenzie10934 years ago I love your ideas. I am a senior with limited income and I love my local Dollarama and Dollar Tree. I get most everything craft related there. Keep your videos coming and thank you for sharing.
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@marymcnally48525 years ago You're absolutely right on the wide range (I forgot to mention that I'd also donated my stencils) but when you get to a certain point in life, you have to be realistic about the amount of crafting time you'll have left!! By the way, I love the classy teal/duck egg/ shade of blue that you have on your files & boxes.
In the UK, one of our 'Dollar Tree'/ 'Hobby Lobby' equivalents is 'Wilkinson' (aka 'Wilko') and they carry stationery in that same smashing colour. ... 7
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@Clutterbug5 years ago Love all of this, great inspiration! Dollar Tree is amazing for containers and craft rooms :) 21
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@janiceokada59273 years ago Thanks for the ideas here! I’ve been overwhelmed by my supplies so breaking it down and putting likes with likes is a common sense thing. Now to put it to practise. Thanks again. 👍🏽 1
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@tinkerbell1217015 years ago I need a whole other room, lol. I’m sharing my bedroom with my craft items. 6
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@jansmith44115 years ago OMG, this video is so FANTASTIC !!!... It really was helpful to me and inspirational, too... It really has taken a whole lot of the anxiety out of truly being able to realistically organize my craft room and make it very functional and aesthetically pleasing, at the same time !!!... You offered up some really GREAT ADVICE and I just ❤ your craft room !!!... ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL !!! ... 4
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@karenkelley22724 years ago I am excited to organize my craft space! 1
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@gabunnie15 years ago This is the FIRST video of yours I have seen. I LOVE YOUR IDEAS! I'VE BEEN SO FRUSTRATED WITH MY Sewing, Cardmaking, scrapbooking, crocheting, husband's knitting, daughter's cross stitching stuff! I'm now INSPIRED! I'M GOING TO GET THIS STUFF ORGANIZED, so I can find and USE my stuff!! Thank you for your help and ideas and inspiration! I did like and Subscribe to your channel!! ... 1
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@chantalhenderson69945 years ago Thank you dear Fairy, Wouldn't we all like to live in Pinterest! 6
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@BeckyDavis5 years ago One thing I had to learn the hard way is to not buy it because it is on sale for your scrapbook room. 28
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@helkatww39923 years ago When you get your RV, please come to Britain....specifically Wales...we NEED you! XD 1
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@InstantlyAlacrityLevel3 years ago I have used my sons (12 yrs old) old toys that he doesn't want, for most of my craft material! Lincoln logs are great for making just about anything, the light to the old foam light sabers, are now mini flashlight for the storage areas that are hard to see. the LED Darts you flick on and the kids would be able to see the darts fly! Eventually they grew out of the darts and I've used the colored lights to use for Xmas Ornaments, I pull the dart apart and place inside the ornaments and they're still bright as ever. ... 1
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@marshanotmarcia74335 years ago Great video, but after 3 yrs of working at Joann’s, exclusively in their paper craft section at Joann’s for 3 yrs, I know that standing your paper on its edge promotes bending and creasing, so it’s best to have it lay flat.... ... 3
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@loisjones21585 years ago I’m in awe of your craft room. Mine looks like my ole mans garage 😱 21
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@strawverries32143 years ago I need a lot of organization for my craft rooms. I dabble in several crafts. 1