Craft Room Organization: Die Cuts & Ephemera

[@lisebedard7247]

You have a lot more patience than I do my friend,

[@Annmakes]

LOL. The camera adds the patience. The reality is different. LOL. TFW.

[@earnshaws27]

Very inspiring. Thank you. My ephemera die cuts are in those photo containers but it does take up quite a bit of space. I like the poly envelopes. Thanks for sharing!

[@Annmakes]

I know! I love my cases but I found there was a lot of wasted space. Hope this was helpful. TFW.

[@karenwest7194]

Hi Ann that's a good idea for organising.I do not have die because I do not have the machines for them.I will probably find something else to store that way.Lord knows I have enough stuff to go through.Oh the joy,lol.Tfs and have a great day.😀🍁😊

[@Annmakes]

Most of these die cuts I show were store-bought. The ones I make with my machines I tend to make in smaller quantities and use up right away. TFW.

[@eleanorcormier8291]

I use the photo cases an colour. I like how you done your ephemera die cuts. Looks like I could save some space by doing something like this tfs

[@Annmakes]

It's incredible how much more stuff I get into the same space by doing this! TFW.

[@lisebedard7247]

Wow....that is a lot Ephemera..I have a lot of stickers etc.that I should organize...

[@Annmakes]

I swear it is so hard to start on these organizing projects but once you start you will get into the groove, and the results are so worth it. TFW.

[@StaceysStash]

I've seen those poly envelopes used for dies and stamps and was actually thinking of getting some for that purpose!!!

[@Annmakes]

Hi, Stacey. They are very sturdy too. I am happy about my purchases. TFW.

[@pattyleib]

Great ideas! I love that things are easy to find when needed. I'm ordering the envelopes and velcro dots. That set-up looks so neat and orderly...something I crave. Thanks for sharing!

[@Annmakes]

I am so happy I attacked this project, I am saving so much room and things are easier to find. TFW.

[@lisebedard7247]

Where do you get the 6x6 clear envelopes? I would love to be able to buy some.

[@Annmakes]

Link is in the description.

[@Fit_Kitty]

Looks great, Ann! Thank you for your explanation of ephemera. I think I knew it at one time but the definition got lost in my mind due to the new "ephemera" that's marketed to crafters. Thanks for sharing your organization system - mine is similar but unfinished. I received my order of the pockets, velcro dots, etc., just need to take the time to do it. Your system is similar to the one Craftpurge shared recently but she uses the clear CD pockets, so they are a bit smaller than yours (5 inches) and that's what I ordered. If I need the 6-inch size, I appreciate your link, thank you! P.S. I just read one of your other comments (billie hat) and I'm cracking up.

[@Annmakes]

Thank you for the support! It took quite a bit of time to reorganize my stuff but man it looks so good now! :) TFW.

[@MelissasMemoryJournals]

Waiting for the link for the pockets.

[@Annmakes]

Hi, Melissa. It's up now. So sorry about that. TFW.

[@jwb52z9]

I think people wouldn't get confused about what ephemera is if they knew what "ephemeral" means to begin with now. Ephemera, before all the paper companies started using the word, was all about memories and special thoughts from the past. It's a thing scrapbookers use a lot, from what I've seen. This is just for those people who might read this and don't know it. Ephemera has to be transitory in some way. It's like how the bingo card is related to a past event that meant something to someone, but the time is over. I love how everything you have is so tidy and in place. That thread on the card could be 100 years old. Those have been around for ages. I haven't seen a diskette holder in 25 years. If it were me, I would not punch the flowers and things out before I use them because, at least in my life, I'd end up with them getting bent even when trying to protect them. It is nice to see how you organize things. I don't have nearly as much "stuff" as you do, so I keep things in the large 3 drawer sterilite containers on wheels, but stacked up. Thanks for sharing!

[@Annmakes]

I have used those sterlite drawers myself, I still do as a matter of fact. They are great!. TFW.

[@lisebedard7247]

Sent you an Email...waiting for details.