Craft Room Organizing Tips with Patty Bennett

[@karenayers7283]

The Container Store is my fav!!

[@pattystamps]

It's so fun!!

[@helenrose5832]

Thank you for all your handy hints. Yes arranging your craft supplies is as much fun as using them. Congratulations on your 25 years of selling Stampin up.

[@pattystamps]

THanks, Helen!!

[@amymarr3477]

Great tips from someone who's actually using the Products!!! Love it!!! Thank You so Much for Sharing.

[@pattystamps]

So glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for the kind comment!

[@vahodgins]

We are just watching this today and I love your storage ideas ... when I started scrapbooking, which came before cardmaking, I bought a binder that had all kinds of specific pages for storing things like stickers, etc, and thought, at the time, this will be good. Now I have stuff all over the apartment, and chuckle at my naivity!

[@pattystamps]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@sbleeckert]

I absolutely love watching your videos. I love your teaching style & personality.

[@pattystamps]

thank you for your kind comment!!!!!

[@rosieprouty3763]

Hello Patty, I meet you at the UdderyAwesome event some years ago. I enjoyed so much stampin' Up product but got myself in debt with purchase because I wanted it all. I just do it as a hobby now but can still get myself in trouble. I loved your organizing tips. Thank you so much for sharing. Hope you will still be able to do crafts another 25 years, CONGRATS!

[@cecilialefeuvre9610]

This is the best most practical organizational video I have watched. I craft like you and need everything in front of me so that I will use it.

[@ednam7]

Thanks for all the organizing tips. I always learn a lot from you and always watch your videos. Yea for your 25 years and know you can do 25 more. I started 31 years ago and I'm 83 and still buying and making cards. Trouble is I never get rid of anything and I have enough paper to last at a hundred years or more. And tons and tons of stamps, dies and other things. But I'vd branched out into a 30 foot basement with 2 work tables and tons of storage but still want more storage. Don't know how you manage in an 8 x 8, but you have such wonderful shelves and drawer units. I too like my things on my work table where I can see and reach them easily. I'm not a neat freak. But can lay my hands on just about anything I want and I remember what I have mostly in my head. Once in a while I buy a duplicate but not to often. Thanks again for these tips.

[@caroledoody5281]

BEST TIPS EVER! I love your tips for storage solutions and other supplies. You explained things so well, and also give places to find the items, and not having to spend so much money buying too many “name brand” supplies.

[@lorifodor6462]

I LOVE all your organization tips. I'll be shopping today.

[@pattystamps]

Thanks Lori! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@barbaragaudin3802]

Some really fantastic tips. Thank you

[@pattystamps]

thanks Barbara!!

[@vettechmom6056]

I was a demonstrator for 11 years before "retiring" in 2010 (went back to school for a new career at age 46!). Even though I rarely stamp anymore, I still LOOOOVE all my paper and accessories. With all of your great tips, perhaps it's time to dust everything off, organize my area, and start creating!

[@pattystamps]

ooh how fun!! I hope you find hours of enjoyment!!

[@patlarson5986]

Thank you I really enjoyed the video, and all your great ideas. I’ve subscribed and I’m looking forward to more of them. Thank you

[@pattystamps]

Thank you Pat!

[@sandrajohnson9231]

watched the replay- I am with you, Patty. My 6 foot table and I have about a clean 12 inch square I can work on. I need stuff all around me! Thanks for sharing that.

[@janevt.5914]

Love the way a craft room looks when everything is put away but like you I need to have my “things” at hand and within reach. Some great tips on this video, thanks!

[@pattystamps]

I agree! :)

[@jennifermcdaniel2446]

I am getting better at getting organized. TFS

[@sallymack6588]

I craft the same way, it I put it away, it leaves my brain! I have to watch wonderful videos to remind myself what I own!!!

[@pattystamps]

Glad to know I am in good company :)

[@backyardstamper]

I really appreciate that you utilize a small space and share all your storage tips!

[@Anne-rs2nb]

Thank you soooo much for these tips! I find organizing is ongoing but out of sight is out of mind! Off to try your tips😍

[@darlene2861]

Thank you Patty for all the awesome tips. Like you, I’m an organizing junkie. Congratulations on your 25th SUAnniversary. Love from Canada.

[@cindyellis765]

I “stumbled” across this video tonight and really enjoyed your tips, but I especially like your style of presentation. So much like being right in the room with you.

[@pattystamps]

thanks Cindy!!

[@cindyleis1195]

Congrats on your 25 years!

[@speechfairies]

Stamp loft sounds like a dream ! I am setting up a new office space ...so I was looking for ideas where to start

[@vanessajensen7849]

Very helpful tips and products to keep the crafter organized. I appreciate you sharing information with us.

[@pattystamps]

THank you for watching!!

[@peggyrasmussen4306]

Love your video you gave me so many great ideas. Thank you for sharing.

[@jamesestrella4232]

Awesome video idea! Thanks. Greetings from Boston!!!

[@cindyb5297]

This video was so informative. Thank you so much.

[@angelagiwer9674]

Thanks for showing us your craft loft!🤩 Watching replay!

[@pattystamps]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mamgus_attic]

Thank you Patty for your generosity sharing tips and what works. I love that you have so many money saving tips which we could all use right now. 💜

[@pattystamps]

Yes, Dollar Store and Target are great places to save money!!

[@LorraineCastellon-Rowe]

I LOVED all of you're tips, tricks, containers and info!!! Thank you so very much for bringing us into your stamp space. It's always wonderful to see where Stampin' Up's top demonstrator works her magic!! It was so nice seeing your beautiful face after so many years. I'm so happy you're doing well. Thanks again for the great video. I look forward to seeing many more. ❣️❣️❣️

[@pattystamps]

So glad you enjoyed it! Sorry you've missed my other face to face videos! thanks for the kind words :)

[@janetmuir6011]

Thank you for another great video.

[@franceshum9580]

Patty, I loved your video, it’s so helpful, your so fun to watch you , and lots of lots ideas, thank you so much, hugs Frenchie ♥️

[@pattystamps]

Thank you Frenchie!

[@rachelbrooks4851]

Thank you so much for this. Some very helpful ideas.

[@franceshum9580]

Congratulations in advance Patty , yes it’s fun, next moth 10 for me with MsMary,👏👏👏👏🎉💐

[@pattystamps]

OOH happy 10 years!!!!

[@sallymack6588]

Watching replay! I am a fan!

[@pattystamps]

thank you!!

[@judytrigg751]

Thank you, Patty, for all these great ideas! Like you, I love to organize products and keep them in plain sight. It's true for me, too, that out of sight is out of mind.

[@pattystamps]

So glad you enjoyed the ideas!! thank you!

[@dianagrymonprez8292]

thanks for sharing all your ideas

[@susanbarr4706]

This is so helpful! I, too, want to keep things I use frequently at my fingertips. And so I don’t forget where things are. Thanks a million!

[@pattystamps]

You are most welcome, Susan.. glad you enjoyed it!

[@debclark6026]

I love organizing in my craft room! I’d rather use my energy creating than searching for things to create with. Thanks for these great tips! ❤️

[@alvoniajeanschram2782]

Thank you Patty for you tips. Just getting started in Stampin Up. Good to look forward to. Plus yes out of sight out of minds. And our are spinning with creativity.

[@margaretbetancourt2669]

If you order your pockets from ULINE, the size is 7”x8” & 4mil, the price for 1000 is $57 compared to $280 from Avery Elle. Since you have a team & client base, the case can be sold to them easily.

[@karenayers7283]

Thanks for ideas & some solutions

[@suziec9959]

GREAT VIDEO, Patty!! Thank you so much! 🌸🌴🦋

[@laraynespiczka3185]

I use the 6x7 pockets that you have the dies in from Stamp N Storage for my 6x6 paper. Love that it has a tab and I use removable labels.

[@vayes7958]

I love your ideas...I really like the sponge dobber idea

[@pattystamps]

thanks, me too!

[@deebugg6325]

Great tips for organizing. I have a few containers as well. More ideas to incorporate into my craft room! Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@gailhowerton3266]

thank you so much! i have a walk in closet full of well organized stampin and scrapbooking supplies. you are so right about out of sight, out of mind. now im trying to un hoard! lol. i like having current stamp sets on my desk . also, i would use that bin for a project that im doing. recently my sister wanted a bunch of masculine birthday cards, so i had stacks. messy .

[@jomcenroe7538]

Could you offer tips on how you made your dividers ?

[@pattystamps]

When I filmed this video 2 years ago I cut up plastic file folders to make the dividers, but now I put my embellishments in these avery pockets and label the pockets.. see more here: pattystamps.com/2022/12/craft-room-organizing-finds-video-with-patty.html

[@caitjane8155]

This is just what I needed to see. I became a Demonstrator in May here in Australia and am looking for so many ideas for storage.

[@pattystamps]

OOH welcome to the Stampin' UP! family!!!!!

[@bonniedeibel1546]

Just watched your video now. Thanks for all your storage tips. They gave me a lot of ideas & what & where to purchase items. Thank you!

[@adelebrear6834]

Really enjoyed watching. Fab ideas. Thanks for sharing x

[@dedemikepelky00]

I use the lip organizer for my reinkers and the lil containers w/lids (like for beads or jewelry making) for my sponge daubers that way I can store them in the drawers or just be able stack them.

[@rosemarylopez6629]

enjoy watching how you organize , I have stuff everywhere and my paper is just sitting on my desk not organized

[@cassandraschepperle1429]

watching your video is like hanging out with a friend. Enjoyed and liked the information. Thank you

[@pattystamps]

Oh my goodness, thank you!!

[@suziec9959]

I love the magnet cards! I’ve got both sizes! Stamp-n-Storage is a great company!

[@pattystamps]

yes, they are!!

[@ellenwright7482]

I keep track of what I purchase by marking the item with a yellow highlighter in the current catalog. When it retires I put a red dot on it. I also use the InterDesign containers and find them at McLendon’s (hardware and garden store) and Fred Meyer here in Washington. Check the kitchen, bath, and storage contain sections in any store.

[@bonniebolen5739]

Such great ideas❣️🥰

[@pattystamps]

Thank you Bonnie!

[@janvlach8675]

Love your tips and storage ideas! Thank you for sharing! 💖

[@pattystamps]

Thank you for your kind comment, Jan!!

[@deniselothrop70]

I love your tips. We have the same crafting style. I need every close by and organized. I am working on my room now. Thinning out my stash and now would be the perfect time to implement your ideas. Thank you for sharing

[@anasouthern5935]

Thank you for all the great tips! I don’t have much space either and like things nearby

[@christinegeary4877]

I see that someone else already revealed my tip to check Marshall’s, Ross, Tuesday Morning, Home Goods for those InterDesign containers at great prices. She is correct that the availability is random but the prices are great. You sparked a creative moment for me when you said “use what you have” and from someone else’s question about the plastic dividers it came to me that I could use the heavy cardboard that comes in the Paper Pumpkin kits instead. I just finished a major organization of all my PP leftovers and have lots of those cardboard pieces... wondered what to do with them😊. They can be cut down without too much effort, and covered with DSP. Voila! Thank you so much for sharing your storage tips. I’ve used some tips that I gleaned from your previous sharing in my own craft space with fantastic results and I’ve picked up a few more today.

[@pattystamps]

What a super awesome suggestion!! thank you for sharing!!!!

[@jeanetteclintonridgegarden]

Thank you Patty for all the great ideas!! I love the idea of the container to hold the dimensionals etc.... You always have great ideas!

[@karinsommerbraxton3766]

This was an excellent video. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@sandymcdaniel8883]

Thank you for sharing.

[@helenword8008]

Congratulations on 25 years. That’s amazing. Love all the tips and you’ve inspired me to get organized. Thank you so much. Helen from Oregon.

[@jenhelding3093]

Regarding the magnet sheets I use a white gel pen and put the number of dies that belong with that die set❤️

[@pattystamps]

Oh so smart! Thank you!!

[@jenhelding3093]

Patty Bennett I had to do that so I keep track of the dies!😂

[@iLUVcrafting]

The tray you have the die cuts in looks like the catch all cabinet organizer in the medicine cabinet category from The Container Store. It's on sale right now if anyone was looking for it.

[@pattystamps]

Whohooo! awesome! thank you!

[@karinewhite-braunger8083]

Wow great ideas, I already use many of them LOL

[@pattystamps]

Whohooo!! I bet your space is fun to craft in!!

[@nancyreynolds]

Watching replay, thank you for the great storage ideas. :-)

[@sandrajohnson9231]

Yes- Organizing is as much fun as actually crafting! Funny but true.

[@geritress2327]

Great tips darling

[@pattystamps]

Thank you!

[@barbaraharrold5361]

You are very sweet Patty thanks for sharing your tips on storage:)

[@pattystamps]

Thanks, Barbara! I appreciate you watching :)

[@franfaulkner4090]

Hello Patty, Fran here from New Zealand I loved watching your video and your awesome storage ideas thank you so much for sharing. P.S wish we had $1 store and some of the other stores you were speaking about in New Zealand as they sound amazing.

[@pattystamps]

Thank you for watching Fran!! I am interested to hear that you don't have Dollar Stores there... it's a huge thing here in the US!

[@susanknouse7904]

Love every idea you gave us. What do you have your acrylic blocks in?

[@pattystamps]

I have 90% of my blocks in one of the Elfa drawers (just to the right of where I showed the reinkers and ribbon), and then I have some larger blocks on the shelf right above that in one of the tins from the Laser Cut cards from last years catalog.

[@PlowAndPantryHomestead]

Great tip with the bottles from Sally! My craft room is in the basement and I have to go up and downstairs to get to water. 😂 Any way I can save myself from doing that is a great idea in my book.

[@pattystamps]

Oh yes, that should be a time saver, too!!! Glad you enjoyed the idea! :)

[@stampamc]

Thank you

[@sherrywillis6107]

How do you store your paper scraps? Thank you for the informative video!

[@pattystamps]

In my Paper Drawer of Happiness, i have a section for scraps. I only keep scraps that are about 1/8 of a sheet or larger. Here is my Paper Drawer of Happiness: www.pattystamps.com/2014/09/pattys-paper-drawer-specials-tomorrow.html

[@cardsbytlc]

Great Great tips

[@pattystamps]

THanks Tammy!! This one has a few extra tips and I showed the die cuts you made for me :)

[@cardsbytlc]

@@pattystamps I am going to watch right now

[@mytudees1]

I know this is an old video, but I really enjoyed it and am interested in your P-touch blue tooth, can you please, and I know it's an inconvenience to you, but I need to know what refills it takes. The number or a pic of the tape refills. Thank you, Carole

[@pattystamps]

Mine uses the TZe-231. When you look up the labeler it shows you which refills it takes. I love mine!

[@anitalandon9839]

Hi patty which video has the PCV pipes for scissors etc.

[@pattystamps]

I replied to your email but it bounced back. It's not PVC pipes, it's a Boon organizer.. you can see it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJLSo4Svodebh5I

[@kimfenn752]

Hello. Thanks so much for the information! I've been looking for a way to store my dies. Just curious...do you keep the original packaging for when they retire? Thanks again!

[@pattystamps]

Hi Kim, no, i don't keep the original packaging.. I donate or sell them on the magnet card. It would take too long for me to take them all off, find the packaging and repackage them.

[@dottykiebler3128]

Hello happy to meet you. My first time to visit you

[@pattystamps]

Welcome! So glad you are here!

[@ds63ss409]

Is is now. Thank you. I checked right when you put it on. Thanks.

[@pattystamps]

ok thank you so much.. i was worried that I had clicked the wrong thing and made it private or something! :)

[@TheWilde4]

Love this video! One question...what do you do with your retired stamp sets and paper?

[@TheWilde4]

Where do you sell your stuff?

[@wingrdr21]

Amazon Canada has those they don't have the slanted one but one similar with sections

[@sallymack6588]

Where did you get that cool caddy????

[@pattystamps]

The Container Store

[@kathleenwingerson]

where did you find your short t-square ruler?

[@pattystamps]

Actually it was a 12" or maybe longer,, had my hubby cut it down to 7" :) It was on Amazon

[@kathleenwingerson]

@@pattystamps thank you!

[@keliteeters7160]

Can you tell me the exact lip stick holder you have? I looked on Amazon and someone said in the reviews on that one that their reinkers wouldn’t fit. So I just want to be sure I get the right one. Thank you!

[@pattystamps]

I don't think reinkers fit in them. The one i used for my daubers is this one: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YKRZY1R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@keliteeters7160]

@@pattystamps thank you ☺️

[@kathleenwingerson]

how do your store your stamping sponges

[@lauriehealycrafttime7627]

Hi, do you use specific bags to put your embellishments in?

[@snowymom3528]

How do you store your clear blocks? Tfs

[@Mamgus_attic]

Ha ha, Patty, my daughter says I spend as long organising my craft room as I do crafting, but I love not wasting time searching for things, as that really frustrates me.

[@pattystamps]

It's fun to organize and find new ways to keep things handy! :)

[@suziec9959]

InterDesign also at Bed Bath & Beyond 😉

[@kimfenn752]

what do you have your stamps in? the one's on your desk that aren't put away yet?

[@denisefonda2815]

Patty, I have an odd question. What did you use to make the blue dividers in the first Interdesign bin, that you showed. I’m trying to find a sturdy product to separate sections. TY

[@marleinemckerracher6831]

How do you organize your stamp sets?

[@battymaria16]

I just found similar clear bins on Amazon as iDesign. Perhaps a logo change?

[@sallymack6588]

Does you cardstock bleach out when on the Stamp n Storage shelves?

[@pattystamps]

No I have not had that experience but I also don't have windows in my loft.. just a skylight about 8 feet away, so I don't have direct sunlight on the cardstock.

[@gailhowerton3266]

old card stock used to do that in my craft room. current cs doesnt seem to, but i do use it quicker now. lol

[@louiseluna7375]

Hello! Could you post a link to your ptouch label maker. Some of them are quite pricey and there is dot matrix or inkjet. Not sure what the difference is. Thank you!💕

[@pattystamps]

Mine is old.. not sure if they have the same one but it's a Brother P-Touch Cube.

[@kellystoegbauer3374]

What do you use to store your 12x12 DSP in?

[@pattystamps]

HI Kelly, I did a post about that here: www.pattystamps.com/2016/08/my-new-12x12-paper-storage.html

[@kellystoegbauer3374]

Thank you!