Craft Supply Organizing Part 2 - Room organizing and storage!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay!!! A new video - more of your requests for organizing craft supplies! Let me know if you want more in the comments below!

[@aquafina6544]

I'm so glad you're back! I really missed you. I hope all is well with you and your family. I never got the assistance i needed so i haven't gotten my $1700 bed yet 😢

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Oh no!!!! Sending out positive requests in the universe that you get the help soon!!!! ❤️

[@aquafina6544]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer , thx.its coming soon i get 2nd evaluation for an aide tmrw. Ive been waiting to get my bed since January. Everyone including my son denied me help. But, its ok bcus when i get this pain eliminated he's gonna see what its luke to be on his own bcus i need him out of my house so i can have my office/craft room back.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I just saw this comment - I know you got your new aide already. How are things going?? I hope you are still happy with how things are going. 💜

[@aquafina6544]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer , yes so far still good. Progress is definately being made and im so excited

[@srd7175]

Am I the only one who loves to read all the way down in the comment section on your posts? As you said before such a great community-kind supportive and sharing.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I go back and re-read.... KZbin doesn't tell me if someone reply's or comments on a comment. I love reading what others say to each other. 💜

[@WhoTheWho]

I like the cookie sheet WIP keepers. Good idea.

[@elainecoomer276]

Please don’t ever stop please.

[@wendyjantzen3543]

I belong to a church sewing group and we struggled with material scraps. Our solution is to make a very large, durable square pillowcase . With an opening we fill with material scraps stitch it shut and it becomes a dog bed. It has become a game changer.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

How sweet! I love that idea!

[@mack-xg3id]

You have such a beautiful soul and your so inspiring to me. I'm the OCD hoarder I try to get organized with my craft supplies and everything else but I'm to perfectionistic to be satisfied. Plus I have an OBSESSION with wanting keep everything because I might "NEED IT" one day. So the organizational side of my wants to strangle the hoarder side of me lol. Your tips are genius. Love and light to you and yours hun. BE BLESSED

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

It's hard! Keep taking it in small steps. You will find a balance that works for both sides of your needs. Consider me your personal cheerleader and giver of suggestions! 💜

[@jenny4795]

Hi , I have just discovered your videos recently. I have. several hobbies which tend to take over from time to time. I have had help but that didn't work. Your video urged me to sort, and reduce my card making stock. I intend to follow your tips. I can understand from you and it's like an adventure..I normally best my self up about clutter and do not get any where. Now for the first time in ages I feel ,yes I can do, yes I will love my home again.Thank you. Jenny Bentley. England.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yes!!!! You can do it, Jenny!!!! Consider me your personal cheerleader and giver of suggestions! 💜

[@paulineconley9076]

I love your ideas. I just finished 15 Photo Albums for 3 nephews, 3 children and 9 grandchildren with pictures from 5 generations. I started in Sept. 2019 and just delivered the last three on Easter 2021. It really was a labor of love, but now I am excited about your videos and want to declutter my house. I'm going to be 82 on April 21 and would like to be stress free for my next 20-30 years. Lol My husband is in a Nursing Home and I hadn't been able to have a hug or kiss for a year, as they locked down on March 13, 2020 and our 62nd Wedding Anniversary was March 12, 2020. It has been a trying year, but with my Photo Album project I was not a basket case as some of my friends have been. The the Good Lord for putting the idea in my head to do this. I so enjoy your videos. Thank you so much!!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

What an incredible gift for your family!!!! I am sure they will cherish it for years to come! Congratulations on 63 years of marriage!!!! I hope you have been able to see your sweet husband recently. I'm excited to hear about your decluttering! Consider me your personal cheerleader and giver of suggestions! 💜

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

You must stay positive. We need to…. For our children and most of all for ourselves. We need to stay healthy and positive and strong to be there for those who need us. God bless you and your daughters. Love you. 😊

[@rebeccaherrera6006]

idk why i thought this was a brand new video. i didn’t even get too far in the video when you were talking about the over the door shoe organizers and other ways to organize yarn. i stopped and ran into my “craft room” 😂 and pulled my yarn out of my plastic drawer to throw in the shoe organizer. woot woot!! this was a huge win. The only problem is my needles, magazines and books. i like to keep all my crafting likes together. i’ll figure it out.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Do you have shelves??? Magazine holders would be great for the magazines (Ha ha... guess the name gives it away) But, if you use empty TP tubes or paper towel tubes, you could fit them into the magazine holder as well, and organize your needles! The books can then be displayed more artistically around the magazine holders hiding the amazing organized supplies inside! I have all kinds of unconventional things stored in mine! :)

[@rebeccaherrera6006]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer i have a metal shelf in the closet. i seriously need to purge more lol

[@maureenfuller1954]

I have an older file folder rack made of plastic. I have 5 or 6 paper trimmers in it including my old CM cutting system. It works great. They are not heavy like yours, but the rack is not terribly strong. So your idea of an adjustable sturdy one sounds perfect. I know I'm responding to an old post but wanted to share. This idea came to me as I was repurposing old office supplies, and finding solutions for storing scrapbooking supplies.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I can't picture it. Can you send me a photo?? Send to [e-mail] Thanks!

[@elizabethlanecreations]

I started a craft pay it forward box for our local community. You add what you can and you take what you will use, it helps to keep us all crafting 😍

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Ok... that is just brilliant!!!!

[@patriotteacher7254]

Genius!

[@danybastelt8931]

i see many channels, but for me your channel is the best for organizing and motivating.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Wow, Dany! Thank you so much 😊

[@jenny4795]

Hi Jenny here again. I am watching your kitchen blitz. It gives me confidence to be more forceful with my decision . Today I have had another go with my crafting materials. I crochet,make cards also do fabric projects!!!!!!! Just love your cheery greetings and I am glad to be a follower of your videos. I never thought I would be able to get rid of things I love, but they can happily go to their next home. Thank you again for your support

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Woo hoo!!! I am so excited for you!!!!

[@debbielucas7792]

I've been binge-watching your videos and enjoy all your tips, ideas, suggestions, experience. Also you have a very pleasant manner about you and very easy to listen to. I like what you have done with your own living space. Very nice home even as small as it is, you have beautiful ideas. Easy to relate to you, you're not a big shot, know it all. I will continue to watch your videos and continue to give thumbs up, love this you tube channel.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Wow! Thank you so much, Debbie!!!! Welcome to the group 🌺💜🌺

[@pattysandbo1460]

I watch your videos daily I have too much stuff and wish you lived closer I need help. Your 30qt video gave me a idea how to start sorting my quilt kits and fabric that I know I will never make. They are in 12x12 boxes so the larger containers will help me put them together to sell. Thank you!

[@gloriajackson491]

Clear plastic bags at Dollar Tree that look like large vacuum bags but seal at the top and have handle built-in. You are wonderful ❤ I fee so much better because of your videos

[@judym4673]

New pizza boxes, I’ve paid 50 cents for 1 from dominos . Sometimes when I ask they give a couple and I just make them !! Easy flat storage and you can cover them 😃👍🏻

[@Dorcas70x7]

I buy new pizza boxes from a chain restaurant and food them inside out. They stack beautifully and easy to label.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Great idea, Penni!

[@barbaramoore8385]

I just discovered your channel. I love you and rhe way you descvribe thins. You are a genuine person with very useful ideas that don't cost a fortune. I have watched 3 of your videos now and love your idea for storing scraps. I also love the shoe pockets, and your shoe boxes. I have been using the plastic shoe boxes for storing office supplies but haven't used them for scrapbooking items. Time to use them. I just saw your video on deptession and will watch that next. I haven't done any scrapbooking lately as I just can't seem to start. Thanks for all your ideas and the way you present them.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you Barbara! So happy to be able to help. 🌈💛🌻

[@krystalaurelia7128]

I have a couple of friends who have FabFitFun memberships and they save the boxes for me. I use them to store my daughters play-doh supplies, and some of her art supplies.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Those are awesome boxes!!!!

[@ginabest6596]

Love you too😀😀😀💜💜💜💜

[@yvettealba7431]

I use those 12 x 12 plastic boxes with a tight lid. I wait till I see them on sale. I put my quilt blocks that I’m making for a quilt in them. Now I’ve met a wonderful lady and she wants to learn how to sew. So I’m going use your advice and pass whatever sewing notions or fabric that she likes to her. Thanks sweetheart 😊

[@pamb9411]

Your videos for organizing my craft room is amazing. Your room is very inspirational. Our own personal Pinterest you tube page. Thank you for all you do.

[@TheCC4S]

I am just about to organise my craft room. You have been an inspiration and given me lots of food for thought before making silly mistakes. Keep staying positive as you are a Joy! Thank you from Marcy in Trinidad & Tobago! Love & Sunshine always...

[@MariaRomero-qc1hn]

Hope things get better, for your daughter and for you take care thanks for sharing lots of blessings and a lovely Christmas

[@Sewcial_Mayhem]

I'm getting ready to move my craft room to a larger room in my house so I've been researching ideas. I love your craft room organization videos. I really appreciate the time you spend sharing with the rest of us!

[@andrealavigne7824]

Love the cookie sheet idea for works-in-progress! What I use is zipper-style baggies. If I have large-scale (as in number, not size) card projects I need to organize, I can just use sandwich zipper baggies to put in panels & smaller bits, so everything for a particular design is grouped. I can always put those in larger baggies if I have several smaller ones to keep track of, just to keep everything in one place. In fact, I'm currently working on an order for 144 cards in various designs & color combos, so that is proving very helpful! For scrapbooking, I discovered 2.5-gallon zipper baggies. I got some at Wal Mart initially, but then discovered Dollar Tree also sells them, too, just in smaller quantity boxes. Each bag can hold several sheets of 12x12" paper/cardstock, and I can add photos, ephemera, etc., in with the paper. I have several of the Cropper Hopper 12x12 plastic containers for paper storage. I used to stick my papers in those--sorted by color--and call it a day. Then I discovered silverfish in amongst some of my papers! So I got several of the 2.5 gallon baggies, and put as much paper as I could in them before adding them back to my Cropper Hopper organizers. I leave the bags slightly open, just so air can get in & the paper won't mildew, and so far it seems to be working great! And they are sturdy enough to reuse--and easy to fold flat & store--when I finish a project. Anyway, thank you for all the suggestions in your videos. I recently discovered you, and subscribed. I hope you are doing well. Take care, & have an awesome day! :)

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Wow! Andrea, those are great tips! Thank you for sharing! 🌺🌿

[@KrisTSchwarz]

Super video! I applauded for $10.00 👏👏👏

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Wow, thank you so very much!!!!! I really appreciate that!

[@nuvoclassic]

for #4, I had been using the sorter for my 2 fave paper cutters (a rotary trimmer & A5 size guillotine), but the sorter was not in my 'bullseyes' zone. I would have to turn/swivel and scoot my chair over too often. SO I moved the 2 cutters to the FLOOR at my left foot and leaning against the leg of my craft/banquet table. SO much easier. But I still do use the sorter in the original location for other tools. I also use sorters on top of my book shelf for A4+ size paper pads or to display WIP art/junk journals. In the cutting/ironing zone, I use a sorter that I duct taped on top of a stackable rack (THe Container Store) for quilting rulers. Rack is also duct taped to the far left corner of my giant cutting mat. I also store seldom used quilting rulers on 'S' hooks hanging in holes on the risers of my industrial/metal shelves in the cutting/ironing zone. I tied thin ribbon, twine or string to tie a loop in the hole of the ruler. Then hung the twine on the hook. This was a hack because the rulers were too thick to just hang on the 'S' hooks. Love my industrial shelving, some that I inherited 50 years ago from my grandfather's library. I use it all over the house, not just for crafting... love your channel!!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

So happy to have you here!!! Great tips you shared. Thank you!

[@janjones4772]

Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍💕💕💕😃

[@amylee6592]

Thank you for some great ideas. You always have good ways to do stuff and organizing so many items. Thank you for your honesty about the struggles on some days. We all have days that are difficult and stressful and it helps me to see you making itn trhrough the dark days. You are an inspiration!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you so much, Amy! I'm so glad you are here with me.

[@sandyhill1521]

I so much love the use of the binder clips for keeping cookie sheets closed prior to use. Never entered my mind.

[@susanweber6861]

The cookie sheets are clever but I love the 12x12 iris boxes. They hold the whole project and are so easy to label and store. I buy them on sale or with a coupon. Couldn’t live without them. Great video and hints. You inspire me to declutter

[@craftylorraine5109]

I am so glad you are back! I have not organized anything while you were away. You keep moving forward. Remember hospital bill collector's are not allowed to eat you! Get packing n a payment plan with them early!! And don't let them pressure into a monthly payment you can afford. Remember you are allowed to have a good life too.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are too sweet. Thanks you, Lorraine! 💜

[@cruisingaltitudewaitress3396]

Really solid tips “like square vs rounded corner “ shoe boxes. Thank you.

[@alliemathewson4065]

I use that exact "bread board " holder for my cutters and it holds them well. Love your videos!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Love that!

[@cathygilbert1590]

I bought a few of the scrapbook cases (?13x13?) from Michaels when they were 50% off. I labeled them "Project 1, Project 2," etc. Since they are clear, it's easy to see what's inside. They can store upright or flat and they are easy to tuck all the pieces of a project in one place and bring it to my table when I'm ready to work on it.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Super smart use for those!!!!!

[@deborahoutteridge175]

I use plastic tubs/jars from hot choc. Also old dish drainers to support plastic folders. Xxxxx

[@marionbylsma1167]

Oh I love your cookie sheet idea for a work in progress I think that’s awesome

[@littledebbieelliott4414]

I'm so glad your back. I prayed that everything was alright. I have the most wonderful housekeeper now she has helped me so much. She is God sent to me. She is going to be helping me organize my craft room. We have been out of our house for about a month . I live by the Mississippi river and our little township was flooded. I've lived here since 1995 and has never flooded like that. But I'm home now and ready to get the rest of my room done. Thank you so much for your help. I think God sent your you tube channel for me to see. I'm glad your son is better and your back again.

[@journeywiththelight5284]

I wish you all the best in your business and with your family. You sincerity comes through. I admire you. Keep it up girlfriend!

[@lauramiller6294]

Great video. Love the temp storage with cookie sheets and clamps. Will try that.

[@writerlisakaye]

Storing works in process. I just had an idea based on one of your videos I watch earlier. If I have a necklace laid out on a bead design board and have to set it aside for a while, I used to slide them into a two gallon zip-top bag. But it dawned on me that I could wrap it in press & seal wrap which would hold the design more securely. I can't wait to try it.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That's such a great idea!

[@ZannidoMuse]

Dollar tree sells extra large zip bags that will hold 12x12 paper. Its a 2.5 gallon size I believe. Those are great to hold works in progress. You get 5 in a box.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Excellent idea!!!!! Maybe I'll have to make a part 3!

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Zannido Muse Thanks!! I think I need 100 boxes!! Lol!

[@lilaboss6894]

I use my silk flowers on my cards - but I don't use any of the stems. So - I pull all of the petals/flowers off of the stems and store them in containers or plastic zip bags. That way I don't have to make room for more than the small stuff.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Lila - that is GENIUS!!!!

[@carolynlasley8195]

I love your channel and the fact you support others by posting links. You are very charitable..

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you, Carolyn!!! 💐

[@cindymcclure2119]

I truly appreciate you and your ideas and you seem to think a lot like me. So I feel like I’m on similar view points. Some suggestions I have already done but I’m learning new ways and overviews, each new video I watch of yours. So thanks!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I appreciate that

[@margaretswann6805]

I really appreciated all your tips for organizing. I have decided to donate the fabric I’m not using anymore because I’m not sewing masks anymore. I was keeping the fabric but I am a crocheter not a sewer.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

The Disabled Artists Foundations, Inc. is a great resource for those craft supply donations: www.disabledartists.org/

[@marionbylsma1167]

Rectangle cake pans would work for larger supplies awesome ideas

[@patriciaribaric3409]

The cookie sheets for storage is genius.

[@pamhall8499]

How and where do I find this video?

[@beckyh5960]

For my thin dies, I use clear CD cases and glue a piece of magnetic vent sheet cut to fit. I use my label maker to label the end and store them in a CD rack.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Oh... that's a GOOD one!!!!

[@earleendiprizio4008]

We all need the help with clutter and ideas that help us stay clutter free. Thanks for all the great tips, I love looking at craft room ideas, but so many of them that are so perfect that I know I couldn't afford the storage units and some of the display areas. But the smaller tips and ideas are very helpful, and usually getting started is the hardest. Your simple hint for putting likes with likes is a great start. I sometimes get confused on what to put together. Thanks, keep up the good work.

[@nancyeberts9822]

I use rain gutters for ribbon storage

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

What?!?! That's amazing! Can you email me a picture?? [e-mail]

[@sedsworld1672]

The Crafty Organizer I’d love to see a picture of that also!

[@pamelabird5590]

Love the cookie sheet idea

[@SpiritAscending]

💖 you, Dear. Thank you for all the great tips.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

So nice of you

[@alicejump2290]

My dollar store had extra large clear vinyl pouches, I put my projects supplies for one work in progress in it and hang them on hangers in my craft closet! This makes them visible and easy to access! Blessed and safe days!

[@elisabethsargent]

OMG, the cookie sheet thing is freaking GENIUS!!!! I'm loving your videos! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Elisabeth!

[@stickman1215]

Great ideas! I’m glad things are better for you and your family.

[@826313sherry]

love all your videos. I have bought 3 ring binders and use page protectors and insert laminated cardstock that I have stamped so it is easy to see which stamps are on that page. I have separated stamps by category, etc. flowers, sentiments, wedding, baby, Christmas, etc. I have done the same thing with my dies and embossing folders. Each binder is labeled on the edge as to what is inside. Eventually I will add page divider tabs. These sit on the top shelf of my computer hutch. Easy to get to and still look neat.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That sounds amazing!!!! Would you share a pic with the group??? You can send it to [e-mail] ❤️

[@annhigginbotham281]

Great job.

[@caronward4042]

Great video! Happy things are working out. Stay positive-- we love you. No-- really, we do! All the best to you and your family. I was a single mom of five-- and looking back, I don't know how I did it.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Caron. And I wonder how I do in NOW!! LOL

[@jerripowell8330]

I use the dollar tree egg trays to store beads. So easy to get beads out of trays instead of the square expensive bead containers.

[@anitaharris8687]

You are awesome. Thanks for sharing all your ideas. It has helped me a lot. Waiting for my company to leave then I’m going to get started on organizing my craft room. 😁🌹

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'm here rooting for you!!!!! Enjoy your company and then let me know how it goes!

[@gallery4one]

I loved everything you shared thank you so much! So glad I found you!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!

[@kyfamilytofamilyhealthinfo175]

I absolutely love how real and positive you are!! Thank you for being so real! Would love to know how you support yourself doing this.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Do you mean financially??

[@Rubiastraify]

Love the idea of the foam board for sorting yarn, plus it's pretty to look at! Also like the cookie sheets for storage - there's also the larger aluminum ones that maybe could be used for lighter, bulkier items, but same idea. Very insightful to take note of the things that don't get put away as a tip-off that there has to be better organization. As a child, I was just told that I was "lazy", but now I can know that I just have to organize things differently.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Don't even get me started on things we were told as kids!!!! You are not lazy - keep trying different methods. One WILL click for you 💙

[@holliyargo]

I discovered the rolling under bed storage container at Dollar General is the perfect size for storing gift wrap rolls.

[@rebeccaherrera6006]

there was a hack i THINK i saw on this channel. if you take a cheap shoe organizer you can cut a couple of the pocket bottoms (except the one on the actual bottom) and put your rolls through.

[@PjMcneely]

Sorry your family has had health issues. Hope all is well. Life happens when we're doing other things. You have such a pleasing voice, you're very easy to listen to. I'm a new subscriber & want to watch all your videos. This is the 2nd one. My daughter is the best organizer ever. Unfortunately she lives over 1000 miles away. She did come to help me pack & she came to give me a start on getting settled in. God bless you and your family. 💞

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, PJ xoxox

[@kuttfam0191]

I cannot tell you thank you enough! You are such an encourager. You have hit the nail on the head for so many things that I do or don’t do(but should do). Keep up the good work!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome

[@mackinacdog]

Norrine, thank you for the new ideas. I am always working on multiple projects too I put them on trays @ 14" x 10" then store it in the garage with plastic over it. I first make the 20 cards/wk and cut them, then I put them in on a tray in the garage while I work on the next project. I get bored working on the same project so I have to go to the next to keep interested. But it works really well for me. Then 1 day a week I finish one project and put everything for that away. On to the next, since I make so many cards I only have time to usually do 1 other project a month which goes on a tray too. I also put my flowers in a big straw container and store on tip top shelves of my bedroom and craft room shelves because I only use them seasonally. I am glad to see you are feeling better you mean so much to all of us, especially me. Thank you for all your time and expertise I can see you are an incredible organizer. Have you ever worked for one of those companies that organize people you would be PERFECT!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Myrna - organizing for other people is how I make my living. :) My company is also named Call Clutter Fairy - I get to go help people every day. It's so gratifying!!!! You're right, it is the perfect job for me 💙

[@mackinacdog]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer Well, you are the perfect industry for your skills.

[@sharlenesmith2455]

Some great suggestions! I have a medium sized craft room.... I refer to it as organized clutter or my craft goodies on display! I organize everything! I have learned..... (might just be related to age! But, frustrating none the less!) transparent bins are the bomb! & modular! A plus! I have always loved boxes & containers..... but, with age comes memory challenges! Sometimes you can’t remember why you went into a room.... others can’t remember where you put the item you used yesterday! I’ve switched 95% of my considerable craft storage to transparent modular bins, categorized of course! I don’t spend time searching for things! Most have fun labels, but a few are still “under-consideration “ ..... I don’t think there’s a craft I haven’t met and loved.... I do it all for fun and personal satisfaction.... some items are gifted, some are kept.... some are deemed unworthy and stripped for a 2nd try! I have 2 PhD bins.... (projects half done) one for craft - one for handwork... projects inside are bagged accordingly. My supplies are great in number/quantity! I love finding things & receiving from family little gifts “we saw this, it was so cool, knew you’d make something great with it!” Items. I have stuff (not purchased!) from years ago! When the moment comes that it’s used.... I love it! I’m sad when I’m thinking of using something .... go to retrieve it and it’s no longer there... sad I gave up and purged it! I’ve put Cricut Maker & Silhouette Cameo3 away, cleared my ironing table..... switching to sewing for a while! Grandson getting married.... Papa needs a vest & Gramma needs a dress! I love being flexible in this way! Everything has a place.... and everything in its place when not in use! When I’m ready to return to something.... put everything I was doing away and switch gears for new arena of fun!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Sounds like you have your craft card full! I love hearing how many interests other crafters have. Good luck to your Grandson and thank you for the great comment.

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

I appreciate how you jump into something after putting the last project away and on to another..For JOY.. This helps me because what I like I wonder IF someone would like it. Now I feel more like JUST DO IT BECAUSE I Simply Just want too.. I don't NEED someone to say yeah I'd like that.. Enjoy because I want to TRY.. Me getting older i sometimes wonder, why do it now.. Now I cAn have the same answer..I Love the way you Think!! Hugs!!

[@srd7175]

I love the term PhD projects!

[@momof2goodboys]

I use 12x12 clear zipper pouches for my projects in progress. I can drop in the papers, photos & embellishments, etc. to keep them together, then they go into a tote under my work table. I paid $1.50-2.00 each for them. 😊

[@rebeccazody1278]

That two cookie sheets and binder clips is genius!

[@rebeccazody1278]

More videos like this please

[@lauramcgougan7346]

I love your positivity. I am in the process of going through my craft room and have donated the items I am purging to the Vietnam Veterans as they will pick up at my house. Thanks for all you do.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

LOVE donating to the Vietnam Vets - they are tied with the Breast Cancer Society for where I donate. ❤️

[@orfanannie21]

Just found your channel (thank you KZbin!) . You have some great organization tips I will be implementing. Just FYI, one of my favorite KZbin contributors just came out with templates for a beautiful, useful organizational tool. If you haven't seen it yet, she is Jennifer Harrison aka JenOfEve Designs. In the meantime, I'll be working on organizing my work space! Thank you!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'll check her out!!! Thank you!

[@sunflowerdaycare]

Love that idea for work in progress!. I have a bed in my craft room for guest. Its a small room. I really like your videos

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you! 😊

[@patriotteacher7254]

If I create a favorite background then I make a sheet of it into an envelope using brads which I store within. It then hangs from a favorite trim--usually antique lace:) That way I can see examples of all my brads, examples of backgrounds, and I enjoy the beauty of the lace every time I craft:)

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Fantastic visual system! Love it!

[@dorcasbontrager216]

I just found your videos and channel...and am taking it all in! I’m in the process of redoing my sewing room. I do alterations and am trying to set up my small room as efficiently as possible. I love that you are practical. My biggest issue has been looking at sewing/craft rooms that are huge and have everything so expensively done that I get disheartened! I have learned what you said...look for the things I have and take from the picture what works for me in my space. I’m am getting so many great ideas and directions to go from watching you, thanks so much, these have all been so timely for me! Look forward to what you have next.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

How wonderful for you!!!! A new space is always exciting! If you get stuck, send me a picture at [e-mail]. I'll see if I can help with any suggestions!

[@DisabledArtists]

Thank you and Deborah Brigham so much for your support of the Disabled Artists Foundation - we ship art/craft supplies free to disabled artists who can’t afford or don’t have access to buy for themselves ... your advice on organizing is as excellent as your video production.. we will use a couple of your ideas for our inventory

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Let me know if you'd like any suggestions!!! I'd LOVE to help ❤️

[@DisabledArtists]

We support artists that dabble in all types of paper crafting, jewelry making, and painting (mixed media generally)

[@curlyred9032]

Care Hart I wish I would have known about this earlier. I just gave some art stuff to the goodwill which I really didn’t want to do. On my next purge I will definitely look into this option instead. This is great!

[@cheyennesutton2055]

I love your channel! Great ideas!

[@deb5207]

I'm new here and want to thank you for your ideas. I am just starting to setup my first ever crafting space. Super excited! Happy new subscriber here, 👌👍

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Welcome to the group, Deb! How exciting!!!! Keep me posted on how it goes.

[@ArtyAntics]

I use ikea dvd towers to store me stamps in stamp pockets, not the expensive Avery Elle ones. I bought some from a business supply store without the annoying flap closures. I have another one of those shelves laid on it’s side on my desk for all my markers. I hot glued the shelves to the pins so they don’t move. I use a metal napkin holder for all my die cutting machine platforms and plates. In the past I’ve stored my stamps in A5 binders and after that I made my own stamp pockets from the A5 page holders and clipped them to a spinning shoe holder using ikea curtain clips. I loved that one before my hands hurt too much to take the clips off.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Smart! I've seen others use straight pins for a stronger hold too. Thanks for letting me know it works!

[@Kraftyfunmom]

Hello i love all of your tips and tricks of organization thank you for sharing this important content with us.

[@ashajiandani2549]

Love your use of cookie trays. Please don’t feel bad about having an office in your garage. It’s genius and economical. Think of how much you save on additional rent, etc. Plus you are always a few steps away from your kids and your garden. Many can only dream to have an office like yours.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I do love the commute! 😉

[@elsieblakley2381]

Love all your ideas!

[@cindysdiystudio2599]

I just organized my floral using buckets a command hooks. I used the handles of the buckets to loop on the command hooks. Works great. I didn't want anything permanent since I'm going move everything out to my large workshop in a few months.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That's a great idea!

[@lisaclark2217]

I just found you today and I'm so glad i did. I've been binge watching all afternoon. Oh yes more ideas and projects for craft storage.

[@prentzess]

Thank you for showing pictures of various organizational supplies and examples of how they are used. These visuals stick in my mind longer. Thank you, too, for sharing the place where supplies can be donated. Our community has a craft exchange where we can donate our excess items...and buy new-to-us crafting supplies very cheaply. It makes it so much easier for me to purge my stash when I know someone else can benefit from them. Plus...teachers are allowed to "shop" free-of-charge.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Oh... a craft exchange would be so much fun - and dangerous for me!

[@pativins8114]

I am soooo glad I found you - Thank you for the ideas you give us - Keep looking forward - The Lord will take care of you 😘🙏🏼

[@roxannewetmore8324]

An idea that I use for "works in progress" is where I worked they ordered labels in lge quantities and they came in plastic trays that clicked shut. They would give me empty trays and it would help with recycling plastic tray. And it was see through also.

[@pamwaldron2566]

Tulle (bridal veil netting) makes a great dust cover for craft supplies. It's lightweight so it won't crush down florals or other delicate items, comes in pretty colors, and it's pretty easy to see through. If you use an elastic band or ponytail holder to hold a piece of tulle or a piece of pantyhose (or a knee high stocking) over the end nozzle or dust brush on your vacuum cleaner hose, you can vacuum the dust off the tulle without sucking it up or having to remove and wash the tulle. Covering the end of the hose makes it easy to vacuum up dust in drawers and containers full of tiny or delicate objects without sucking up the tiny things, too. Of course, it's a good idea to wash your tulle covers once a year to keep them clean even if you vacuum them once a week or monthly. Just put in soapy water and swish. Swish through clean rinse water and roll in a towel to absorb excess water. You can hang outside to dry or run it through the dryer on air fluff or low.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Pam - those were all amazing ideas!!!! Thank you for sharing! May I mention you in a video and share that awesome information with others???

[@pamwaldron2566]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer certainly! I wish I could remember where I learned these tips, but they have been real work savers for me! :)

[@susanweber6861]

I use that pan sorter for my paper cutters, scoring board and set it on the floor near me where I can grab it easily.

[@charlotteblackwood9163]

So many great ideas, thank you! I am currently in the process of reorganizing my own craft room, which is a small attic room with a sloped ceiling. It's not easy fitting anything in here, especially on a very low budget, but I love the challenge of making the space work perfectly for me. I also try to make as much I can myself, both shelves and storage containers, so here's a few tips: Any store that sells shoes are usually very happy to give away empty cardboard shoe boxes for free - I've gotten tons of them in local shops. They are sturdy, comes in all kinds of sizes and you can easily make them really pretty by painting them or just adhering patterned papers. Cardboard tubes and cylinders (even empty tape rolls!) make great boxes if you shine them up a bit (I usually use patterned papers); you can cut them to size and make lids, or just use as a vase or pen holder as it is. If they're too light, just put some rocks in it and make an extra bottom over them. I also save all my glass jam jars, just clean them and put some pretty paper around them to disguise labels that won't come off. I'm a librarian and I get tons of cardboard tubes from the trash at work, as well as an endless supply of old book covers to remake as boxes. Most libraries don't mind one bit if you ask to get some books they've just thrown away. Most of the furniture in my craft room is from second hand shops, where you really can get great stuff for almost nothing - a few even from the local recycling yard, where they have a room where people can leave things in good shape they don't need anymore, so that someone else can take it home. All for free. Even the shelves and things I have bought from stores have extra compartments that I made myself by cutting up useable pieces from broken furniture and made new shelves with. For instance my work table is the top of an old kitchen table laid across cheap shelving units with some extra home made shelves. (Oh, and for stamps I use small magazine holders; I put all my stamp sets in equal size zip bags, with a paper card as a backing, and they fit perfectly. Dies I keep in a binder, stored in photo protector cases with different sized pockets.) Oh dear, this message grew very long very fast - sorry about that! Here's some pictures of the boxes and things I mentioned, if you're interested: facebook.com/charliethebookbinder/photos_all (This is under my original, non-anglizised name and most of the posts are in Norwegian, but if you have questions, just ask.)

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you so much!!! Did you see my newest video???? It's called Creating a craft area with little space!!! I must have known you were watching. 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJmTf3lmeb-bpNk

[@charlotteblackwood9163]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer Brilliant! I'll watch it right away - I could use a break and some new ideas right about now!

[@candyentingh4579]

Welcome back! So much great advice on this new video. Just after becoming a single mom of two teenage boys, I turned a bedroom into my office-studio. I planned out what I wanted in the room and ordered the cabinets that arrived the day before the contractor was to install them, only to be told that I had to assemble all of them before he arrived early in the morning! Three besties came to my rescue and girl power got them finished on time, whew! Thanks to your videos I’ve used quite a few of your suggestions to purge and organize my craft supplies. I’ve also begun volunteering at our city’s reuse/recycle crafting supply store where donated items go to live once again. I can relate to your medical misadventures with your offspring! Oh the stories we could tell! Praying for provision and protection and peace for you. Can’t wait for your next video.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay, girl power!!!! Congrats on your new space and your new volunteer position! That's awesome!

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

I love tour videos ❤️

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you, Jo-Ann! :)

[@madelinecruz7590]

Thanks so much for tips on craft organizing 😊 You have such great ideas 💡 and advise 👍 Glad your oldest is getting better, hope your little one is also better. When the kiddos are well, mom is happy. I didn’t forget about Domino, hope he is better to. Prayers 🙏 for continued healing. 🤗 Maddy NY 😎

[@vayes7958]

Take care... Hugs

[@joolsbaldwin]

Just found you, I needed the push to sort myself out and give away my over stock. I give it to Salvation Army for the kids in the daily drop in. I used to make bundles of cards to free the good folks that need their survices. Thanks I love your channel.🌺

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Betty!!! I like the Salvation army too.

[@nuvoclassic]

For WIPs, I toss each into it's own Hefty zip lock bag (2.5 gallons). Toss several Hefty bags into a small cardboard Bankers Box. Bankers box is on a shelf of my metal industrial shelving unit (bought cheap from neighbors who are moving) - far from my primary work table. Your cookie sheets are a great idea - but the Hefty bags are better for my work style. Your tips are great. I love plastic shoeboxes too. I use pot lid racks, too - mostly to store my journals, canvas board and large watercolor paper pads on top shelf of 2nd shelving unit, in corner furthest from my primary work table. My craft studio doubles as my music room - the far wall house my upright piano, for practicing and composing. It's been a challenge to work around such a huge piece of heavy furniture - but I did it.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Zip lock bags are a great go to!