Craft Room Renovation: Organization Hacks & Tips from an Everyday Card-Making Enthusiast

Watch my overstuffed craft area with its mismatched organizational bins and plastic drawers turn into a beautiful, functional craft space - plus you'll learn my favorite organizational tips and tricks, with a really useful tip at the end! Create a craft space that is functional, inexpensive and pretty - here's how.
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[@maryknighten3397]

Thanks for sharing. It's nice to see organization for "regular" everyday card makers.

[@JentasticJourney]

You are so welcome! I agree, I almost hesitated to post it as most have these elaborate organizational contraptions plus reams and reams of color coordinated paper. You get it. Thanks for watching and your sweet comments.

[@petmomful2260]

I am also a home crafter. I make cards for family and friends. I like a lot of your ideas. I am glad I found your channel. A while ago I saw someone who did a "catalog" of their stamps and dies. I tend to think of my products by company, so all my Lawn Fawn products are together, etc. When I get a new set, I photocopy it, like you, and put it in a binder by company. I have a lot now so I realized I was forgetting about some. Now I can sit down with my binder and look at the pictures of what I have and plan the next card. I also have a binder for my glimmer foil plates and my betterpress plates pictures. This was a ton of work to get going because I had a lot of stuff to photocopy but I think it was worth it. Now I just try to keep up with it. I like your embossing folder technique and I will do that as well. I also sew, but, lol, that is a whole other room!!

[@JentasticJourney]

Awesome! The organization is almost half the battle with crafting. I have not gotten into the hot foiling yet- you'll have to let me know if you love it or not. I do the foil flakes and it seems to scratch the itch for now. I'm going to try the binder too. My method is outgrowing itself. Thanks so much for your comments- I love meeting fellow crafters. And thanks for watching!

[@petmomful2260]

@@JentasticJourney I do love the glimmer system foiling. It gives spectacular results. I get the plates on sale, or clearance.

[@dandmpug]

No need for embarrassment regarding your "before" - I think all of us (well, most of us) have been there at least a few times in our crafting life (if not regularly)! How wonderful to have a supportive and handy hubby. Those shelves are gorgeous and love that topper for standing! Such a refreshing change of pace to see non-white shelving! Your craft room is amazing, and I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@JentasticJourney]

Wow, thanks so much for the encouraging words. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the support and for watching.

[@jennifers8843]

BTW- smart tip at the end that I’m totally going to use!!!

[@Bermudastyle]

fantastic craft space...enjoy your oasis!

[@JentasticJourney]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the comments.

[@karencooper2703]

Have watched this probably 3 timed. It's great because I make cards just for family , friends, and church. I use a magnetic bowl from Harbor Frieght to corral small dies. ❤

[@JentasticJourney]

Wow, that makes my heart happy! What a great hobby this is. I'm a little bit of an overdoer and a bit perfectionist. This is such a great outlet for me to be creative, less precise and I take my time. It's a joy! I'm glad you enjoyed my craft room renovation- I am thankful for it every single time I craft cards. Everything is so easy to get to and easy to find. Thanks for watching! And commenting ☺️

[@Melodypodrasky]

I love your craft room! I never thought of combining like things in fancy boxes! It looks so much nicer! Great job. Thanks for sharing!

[@JentasticJourney]

Thanks so much for the kind words! 😊I’m glad you enjoyed it and got something out of it!

[@BarbS428]

Your craft space is beautiful and thank you for the tip! Very useful idea!

[@JentasticJourney]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate your feedback. I’m glad it helped!

[@lorrainep6802]

Great ideas and nothing that is too costly to do. Thank you!

[@JentasticJourney]

Thank you Lorraine! I appreciate the feedback.

[@deniselubken7132]

What a beautiful space! Well done you should be very proud

[@JentasticJourney]

Thank you so much- I totally love the space and how organized it is. I appreciate you watching and for taking the time to comment!

[@TheMarsi08]

Beautiful crafting space! Love all of your tips and tricks! I, too, just like making cards and giving them away.

[@JentasticJourney]

Wonderful! Isn't it the best hobby? I'm in my happy place whenever I get to craft cards...and now its such a pretty happy place. Thanks so much for watching!

[@HandmadebyDiana]

love the fact that you cut your stamps up and dont store them by company name or what have you, you are the first person that does this that i have seen, i do it too! i mix up all my different companies and store them by "sentiments" etc and use my label maker to tell me whats inside the cases. i do have some stamps stored the "normal" way too, but i use stampin up cases to mix up a lot of my stamps, it works for me! by the way i am going to see if my nephew can build me something similar to what your hubby built you, thank you so much for sharing ! 💜

[@JentasticJourney]

Thanks for your comments! I have another video coming out soon where I talk about some of my "not so normal" organization techniques. I hope that is useful too. These cases are great but not quite as wide as the Stampin Up ones. But they are thicker, so I get more in them, but have to cut them up a but more. I'm so glad the video helped. Thanks for watching!!!

[@rhondalilla4260]

Hi Jen, your room is great! I can tell you that as a StampnUp demo you have your ink pads stored incorrectly. The pads are automatically upside down. So the ink is always at the top. By doing them the way you have them the ink is pooling at the bottom. I do agree with you that it is the best ink, beautiful colors that go with all of their cardstock. Thanks for sharing, great video.

[@JentasticJourney]

Oh thank you! I just figured that out a few days ago when I watched someone from Stampin Ups' video. Ha! Leave it to Stampin up to figure that out! I love those stamp pads!!! Thanks for letting me know and for watching!!!

[@CraftyComeLately]

So many good ideas! Love especially the sentiment stamps cut apart by category

[@JentasticJourney]

Thank you! It’s working for me so far, especially with my little booklet for ideas. Thank you for the comments and for watching!

[@Freespiritarts]

Beautiful. Great place to hang out and play!

[@JentasticJourney]

Yes, I’m in love with my new space. I’m definitely crafting more as a result, just because the space feels so pretty and useful. Thank you for the nice comments!☺️

[@inggomez-allen7920]

Lots of great tips thanks and the room does have a clean organized look.

[@JentasticJourney]

Glad it was helpful! I'm loving the organization as I create cards. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@DrgnflyDrmz]

Great space! One piece of advice, store your spectrum Tri blends horizontally. When they are vertical all the ink will “pool” towards the bottom making the top marker seem drier than the bottom color. That will be the same if the middle nib is pointing upward when stored. 😉 just turn your box sideways. 😊

[@JentasticJourney]

Such a great tip!!! I am using a tissue box for them…ha! But I will store them horizontally, makes sense! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment…and watch.

[@barbaraharrold5361]

You have a very nice room and the shelves your husband made look fantastic!!! Tfs and God bless:)

[@JentasticJourney]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback. And yes, God blessed me with this amazing man that I get to call my husband! Thanks for watching!

[@DarlaW]

What a gorgeous and beautifully organized space! I love your idea for using the magnetic tape on the putaway box. I am definitely going to try that!! TFS!! 💕

[@JentasticJourney]

Thanks so much for your comments! 😊I'm so glad you found it helpful!!!!

[@KathysScraps]

I enjoyed your craft loft tour & It's beautifully organized. This was my 1st time here & since I enjoyed it all, I subscribed ❤

[@JentasticJourney]

Thanks for subscribing! You made my day. I appreciate the comments very much!

[@yvonnegottsch4385]

Well thought out ideas thank you. You explain things really well

[@JentasticJourney]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for your kind words- they are so appreciated☺️

[@AngelaJonesQuilts]

Great ideas, thanks for sharing!

[@JentasticJourney]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@cathyschwegmann2003]

Thanks for the idea of the extended table part. This is a super idea. What can i make so that it does not slip or slide from the table?

[@JentasticJourney]

Hi Cathy - thanks for watching! To answer your question, do you mean the standing desk box that my husband built me? If so, that sits on top of the desk and I have a mat under it to protect the desk. The box moves a tad, but the shelving is right behind it so it can't move but an inch or so. I would say you could put those non-slip furniture pads under it like this ( I am not affiliated, just a thought): www.amazon.com/X-PROTECTOR-NON-SLIP-FURNITURE-PADS/dp/B06XG8GHYD/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1AO6SDMJKD5H4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SxEh3MBIABu7OdQKj81FEnCeH2LwAEBBSsc0K577ALmrSUCk4Kvlmf1iLGa7zqlSCfg2Vn4oMl8Eamoq9GpY3MMTN9dbC3dPYmCU2v9-lsiweed74LCF4TMtjOwvGCTWniFeJHB8WzsVloLy8W2LZeSbg2QcBcTks-0W6qvY23KWewF8HcP9Pkp8DyiSiIO13agm3kOyzoTM29-vf_vNKgbndesad32yDMbxTTmasB8TlNB--HS4jAMHOPY94jzs3JEOUF2LvozpLu-doAL1S2xyTHwoKF6-BUCWsBiS7-Y.NWwlH3qMx8lEVS1gud85HP47BchIc0nXbCU_BvB6Ggc&dib_tag=se&keywords=sticky+pads+for+furniture&qid=1710792871&sprefix=sticky+pad%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 I hope this helps! I like it to move as I need to get to the tools behind it and move it off and on my desk at times. Thanks for leaving a comment!

[@jennifers8843]

Girly, I have never seen stamps stored the way you do it. To each their own! I have way to many stamps to be able to do it that way. I do the acrylic bin with my stamps in Avery Elle pouches. I love your craft area and I wish my husband would build shelves for me! I subbed. Thanks for sharing your ideas and I look forward to more videos!

[@JentasticJourney]

I know, a little different but it works for me. And when they get too crowded I seperate them further. I may need to change down the line... we'll see! Thanks for subbing and for taking the time to comment!

[@junkjournalingbarbie5007]

Love everything about your craft space! I'm new so was looking forward to seeing all your doggos , looked at your photos on the shelf for them even lol. Also....do you happen to have the list you showed of all the sizes of cards and bases , like a link where I can get it please? I only do cards for family too (when I have time) and have my channel just to show what I'm making, I don't sell anything either, all just for my hobby and keep my anxiety down. Thanks so much for taking time to be so thorough too. Hugs from Ontario, Barb

[@JentasticJourney]

Thank you! I have a website that has the measurements in a previous comments. I’ll find it and comment again. I have a video about my 5 rescued dogs so you can “meet “ them that way☺️ thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@JentasticJourney]

here is the link: createscout.com/handmade-greeting-card-measurements/

[@junkjournalingbarbie5007]

@@JentasticJourney I’ll head to look for those thanks!

[@queenmychl]

What a great renovation! It looks fabulous! I have to ask, where did you get your light? That looks so cool!!

[@JentasticJourney]

I have a few lights in my craft area, but I think in the video the only one you see is the one I use to create my card crafting videos which is above my crafting desk? That Ring Light (Ring Light Kit:18"/45cm Outer 55W6700k Dimmable LED Light, Tripod Stand, Remote Controller, Box for Camera) is from Amazon, here is the link (I am not affiliated): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09J56CXTY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I hope this helps. If you meant a different light, let me know. Thanks for your kind words and for watching!

[@user-ok4kt4ob9r]

Enjoyed your organizational skills. What are 'due cuts'?

[@JentasticJourney]

Thank for watching and the nice comment. Usually you use metal dies to cut out shapes. But you can also buy them already cut- like butterflies, flowers, etc. they are pretty and offer some dimension. I hope this helps. If you want me to send you examples I can email or messenger you. Just let me know.

[@katsspace4688]

Lovely craft space. What do you use the pancakes maker for? I’m curious ☺️

[@JentasticJourney]

I will make a video soon. You can take chip board or other media and add embossing powder to it. You'll need parchment if you want to experiment... enjoy! Thanks for watching.

[@Nurse67]

Where did you get your ink holders. Love how organized you are

[@JentasticJourney]

Hi, thanks for the comment- and for watching! I got them on Amazon! Here is what they are called-“Sanfurney 36 Slots Ink Pad Holder and Stamp Pad Storage Organizer for Stampin Up or Ranger Ink Pads Diamond Painting Tray Rack for Crafts Supply, Stackable Wall Mount”. They have different ones for different ink brands. Stampin Up and Distress Oxides don’t fit in the skinnier ones. I hope this helps! Look forward to seeing you in future videos! P.S.my daughter is a NICU nurse! 👩‍⚕️

[@jindrasturgill1194]

I just found your channel and I am thrilled to find a stamper/crafter so much like me! I would love to know how I might obtain a copy of your envelope sizing chart, please? Oh, and btw, of course, I have subscribed! Thanks so very much

[@JentasticJourney]

Hi, thanks for watching and I’m glad you found is to be so similar! I can email you a copy of the envelope sizes? Just email me at [e-mail] and I’ll respond with the document.

[@JentasticJourney]

I found a similar one online, here is the link: createscout.com/handmade-greeting-card-measurements/

[@junkjournalingbarbie5007]

@@JentasticJourney thanks, found it!

[@diannebarton3293]

Great job! I love those oval boxes you have in your shelves. Where did you find those! ❤

[@JentasticJourney]

Hi! They are from Hobby Lobby. I got them on their 40% off sale for spring. Thanks for watching!

[@diannebarton3293]

thanks for letting me know. I'm in Canada so would have to order them online and all but the XS are out-of-stock online. 🙁

[@diannebarton3293]

I wish I could ask my sister to pick them up for me but she "has a thing" about Hobby Lobby and won't step foot inside any of their stores. Don't ask! 🤣

[@JentasticJourney]

Oh that is a bummer, they are so functional and pretty. Maybe they will come back in stock... I wonder what your sis doesnt like about Hobby Lobby. Their stuff is well priced and I feel like I am in my happy place when I am there...so many crafts and decor😉

[@reginabasart5080]

Nice, may I borrow your husband? I bought ikea kallax units and they do the job, but yours look nicer, as they should being an open space. Enjoy, and keep on crafting. Just subscribed, T4s

[@JentasticJourney]

A lot of people use those IKEA ones, so they must be good. We have low ceilings as it’s a loft so this set up worked better for the space. Thanks for watching! I appreciate the comments too!