The BEST way to organise, store and declutter Scrapbook paper | Craft Room Storage Organisation.

[@traceypirera6307]

This is how I’ve been storing my supplies for over 10 years. I find that this system maximises the time you have actually to scrap book rather than spending time looking for stuff. I also donate to a care facility for their day stay craft program. Thanks for this video as you are showing something that is achievable. Many of the US based videos have these glamorous large rooms and studios that have everything matching and to me are overwhelming. i hate to think of the amount of money they have sent on the equipment/furniture etc etc that I could never afford or justify.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so so much for your comment Tracey... this is EXACTLY why I put this video together. I totally agree that a simple systems works best. I'm so glad you found this helpful. 🌸

[@wendywilson1736]

You are right, the matchy matchy furniture IS overwhelming!! Im in the states, but, I don't live like that, I don't craft like that. I made a lot of my own containers, buy them on sale, and use items found in our home. Now, I rarely even buy paper, unless I know I can use the whole pad/pack, and it will work together with what I have. Otherwise, just adhesives...always need that!

[@angieronquillo2379]

@@CreatedByGwenwere do you get your paper from

[@CreatedByGwen]

@@angieronquillo2379 This is my #1 recommended store: shrsl.com/4j3as They ship world wide and have great deals. I get a lot of my supplies from here. My #2 is this one here: shrsl.com/4j3at Same reasons and sometimes they have stock that the first one doesn't.

[@Staceyintampa]

It took me awhile to figure out that I was a "collection" scrapbooker. Then I had to give myself permission to get rid of all the misc stuff i bought before figuring that out. And I also like certain designers and keep them next to one another. Your advice is golden!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much for sharing this! Understanding this myself was a game changer for sure. I hope others see your comment here and it helps them too. 🌸

[@CillaChoiceBitsofBliss]

You have a gorgeous space and I love how you have it organized.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much! xo

[@gatheringjewels]

You are very organized! Thank you for sharing!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for watching! I try to be.... you know what helps? Having less. :) I think I need to talk more about that on my channel. 🌸

[@taniab2018]

Great video. Love your space.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@raeraesma]

Your room is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. It really helps to see new ideas for storage. Can you please share a video of how you organize the rest of your supplies? Thank you again. ☺

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you Kim! Have you seen this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/govccoyiit1ghsU it's a room tour and I do talk about storage. I will be doing some more of these for sure, I love these kinds of videos. :) Thanks for popping by today.

[@lisastevens3822]

I LOVE your craft room! It looks amazing and I love the way you organize your paper! I just discovered your channel and I will be watching! ❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey Lisa, welcome! 🌸 I'm so glad you found me :) Yep, that shelving unit is a game changer for sure, I'm so so lucky to have a space like this. Thanks for hanging out with me today.

[@naomiedwards6078]

Thankyou for sharing this, love these ideas😊

[@CreatedByGwen]

You are so welcome! Thanks for popping by today Naomi xo

[@juliamullie8677]

I love the way you store your collections. I have a few containers similar to the ones you use. They all have other stuff in them right now but the way I am storing my collections right now is not really working for me. I’m thinking maybe it’s time to try something new. You give some really good tips in this video. Thank you!

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad to hear it! It is the perfect time of the year for a re-organise of things so I'm happy to hear I was able to share with you so ideas. 💡

[@marthastrickland7148]

Great video Gwen! This was so helpful. I have tried to work with kits and I feel working with collections is easier. Wonderful scraproom😊

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much Martha. I used to do a fair bit with kits but I just find right now I'm happier working with collections.

[@marthastrickland7148]

I decided to watch this again as it is so informative. I noticed something about your shelf. You have a lovely china cup and saucer. I have one so similar. It was my Mother’s china. I knew I would never use the china so gave it to my wonderful daughter-in-law. I kept a cup and saucer. It sits on my shelf in my scraproom😊

[@CreatedByGwen]

Oh yes! I have a few sets now of china tea cups. I love the ones that are sets of 3, and made in England. The sandwich plate and then the matching cup and saucer. I use them too, mostly for my lunches when I'm at home alone. I especially love the pink and gold ones 😍 I have really purposefully not filled my shelves up to the brim with supplies, I like to keep space for pretty things including tea cup sets and swans 🥰 They make my heart happy!

[@PinkElfHSP]

I appreciate your explanation of organizing things the way you craft with them. I'm a new scrapbooker and organized my paper by size first, then color, but had a hard time finding coordinating pieces.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Yes... I used to sort by colour as well, but it just got a lot for me to manage. I found it so much easier to create with just the one collection and all those pieces that I know will go together without me having to think too much about it. So glad this was helpful to you, I'm so excited that you have started scrapbooking and that you found the channel. 💗

[@jeansharman7469]

I loved this video, and my local Kmart now has limited supplies of the fridge organizer that you have used. Although these containers are generally always available, they do tend to stock more in January as this is how they are marketed. I definitely want to get a cabinet for the square clip-lock containers - a brilliant idea. The Reject Shop is also good for plastic12x12 plastic pocket envelopes with a press stud closure. I find these good for cardstock.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for popping by today lovely! My Kmart is the same, there were times when they had heaps and then others when they were all out... supply chain issues I guess. If you see them, grab them, they are so so good! Glad you enjoyed this video. I wasn't sure about the cabinet at first but I am so soooo glad I had that made, it's been a game changer for me, well worth the initial cost. Thanks for taking the time to leave your thoughts there, it help me and others so much.

[@madeatbentwood]

Gwen, yes! That is how I want to store those clip lock containers (you have fancy pink ones, mine are just Francheville from Spotlight) on runners so they aren’t stacked. While they are designed to stack and stack well, it’s such a pain to move them to get to the one you want, put them all back again etc. Hubby isn’t much if a builder and kept telling me it couldn’t be done, so I will be showing him yours 😂

[@CreatedByGwen]

I used to have mine stacked and they drove me MAD, so so crazy. They were heavy and I never wanted to put them back properly. My shelves were made by a cabinet maker, I drew a picture of what I wanted and explained it. He then took a box with him and came back a few weeks later with this beauty. The only thing I'd change is to have even more slots... so more boxes could be stored, but I'm thinking no matter how many I put in I'd want more lolol. It's been a game changer for sure. Thanks for popping by today lovely :)

[@graciesotelo30]

Love this, I'm a new crafter tryin 2 organized all I have so far...where did you get the cubby for the 13x13 bins? Can't find them anywhere, ty!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey Gracie!! Welcome to the channel... that one I actually had made by a local cabinet maker, I just showed him the containers and told him how many I wanted to store and he did the rest. It wasn't crazy expensive either... and oh so worth it!! I would highly recommend getting one.

[@meganedwards3410]

I've just recently decided that my paper storage organization is NOT working for me! I love your advice, and I have a few of the containers that you use in the shelf. I think I'm going to get a few more and try this. I think it will work great for me. Also what are the plastic type bins you use for some of the kits with the open tops. I have not seen any for 12x12 papers/supplies, and I NEED some

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad you found this video and it was helpful :) The open bins are from Kmart in Australia www.kmart.com.au/product/narrow-fridge-organiser-with-handle/3397349 I tried to find some on Amazon for you and this is the closest I've found amzn.to/3Kx52jI (AUS) or amzn.to/3ZWOB5X (USA) I have found these zip lock bags which are awesome! amzn.to/3LbGmiE I used these to keep the kits together. I also have a full Craft Room tour here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/govccoyiit1ghsU if you haven't seen that yet 🌸

[@luv3pugs]

I also keep my collections together but like you I keep Christmas together but in separate bags. I also keep Halloween, Baby, Americana, Easter, November (thanksgiving), Valentine’s Day, together.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much for sharing your ideas, I love hearing how others store their supplies. I do a lot of Christmas crafting so it makes sense to keep those separate. Sometimes it's good to have those themes split off and not mixed in with everything else, but I do buy a lot of 'non themed' supplies too which is where the sort by manufacturer comes in. Thanks for popping by the channel today Lucy :)

[@kathwhitehead9012]

Where did you get those adorable plastic storage boxes? Do they come with the unit? I really need to get some of these, I'm in love with them.❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey Kath! The ones with the Pink clips on them are an Aussie brand called Couture Creations. I believe they are only available in Australia. I have found these ones which are similar shrsl.com/4ecwz and they even have a unit that they can sit in so they can slide in and out like mine, it's here: shrsl.com/4ecwx

[@ginettebellavance1019]

Thank you for sharing. I always look for new ideas to storing my papers. Your studio is a just perfect. I have a question : where did you buy the big bins like you called them for storing the 12 x 12. They are double the size of the regular one. I really need those. Thank you.

[@CreatedByGwen]

The ones with the pink handles are Couture Creations 13x13 containers (these I've since found out are really only available in Australia). The other vertical ones are from KMART (also Aussie)

[@ginettebellavance1019]

@@CreatedByGwen Thank you.

[@CreatedByGwen]

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[@jayscrapau4385]

Hay Gwen how long ago did you get those containers from Kmart I’m here in Australia coastal nsw they are exactly what I need .. I did go look yesterday but could not find them in the storage section 👎🏽 and I store the same way as you by collection or I won’t use it I do find it hard to mix collection beside thickers and titles and little bits 🥰

[@CreatedByGwen]

It wasn’t too long ago, they are in the fridge organizing area. You can also try online, sometimes when there is no stock in store I can get it online delivery 🚚

[@ginaconrad9765]

TFS!

[@CreatedByGwen]

You are so welcome, I hope you found this helpful! :)

[@sandral.2828]

Gwen Where did you find those nice bins you used for your 12x12 papers? I’d like some of those for my tons of 12x12.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey Sandra, there are a bunch of links in the description for you. The ones with the clips are here: Couture Creations Storage Box - thescrapbookersconfettibox.com/products/couture-creation-12-x-13-storage-container The ones that are open are here: Kmart Narrow Fridge Organiser- www.kmart.com.au/product/narrow-fridge-organiser-with-handle/3397349

[@kimarnold]

I am totally a collection based scrapper now unless I have bought a kit and then I use the kit in the same way. I never use to scrap like this!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Same! I used to only create using bits and pieces, mixing and matching supplies. Now I think, well, American Crafts (for eg.) have spent a lot of time creating this collection and making everything work together, I'll just use what is already here and curated. I feel like they know what they are doing 🤣 AND in my experience, I create faster when I do that. Thanks for popping by the channel today lovely and taking the time to join in our chat. xo

[@joannepanagopoulos2013]

I Love your organising video ! That is exactly how I store my collections. I also have double and triples of Garden Party. I heard you mention you are waiting for Carousel Collection is that a new Maggie collection or the old one ?

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey Joanne :) mentioned Parasol which is the new one, it's stunning!!! I'm not sure when that is coming, but soon. I do also have the old collection Carousel which I've used to scrapbook Disney :) Those videos are in the Maggie Holmes Monday play list if you wanted to see those.

[@marilynchenhall8728]

Thank you for your storage ideas Gwen. Just wondering where you donate any extras as i seem to have more than i will ever use - both paper and stamps etc. ?

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey Marilyn, I have done a few things with my extras. I will take them to retreat and gift them away to others, I have also sent along paper to my local kindy, nursing homes also will take supplies (paper mainly) for the residents to make cards with. I've also just dropped some off at my local thrift store. You could also put them for free on Facebook market place. :) I've even just thrown some in the recycling bin 🫢 I know some people would be horrified at that, but it is just paper after all.

[@ChelleBeeby]

💜💜💜tfs💜💜💜 I need to start purging some supplies.. where do you donate to? Like what sort of places, when we lived in SA I tried to give to my local school/kindy and they just didn't want it.. then I tried the guides, nope.... I was like wow.. ok! Boxed it all up and gave to local Salvo's in the end (that was before we moved)

[@CreatedByGwen]

I have given to the local charity stores too, also try nursing homes, they often can use supplies for their residents crafts (like card making) or your local church for kids crafts during the service. I have even just put some things in the recycling. For me, it's just been good to get them gone. I don't like waste, but it can get to a point where you just need it out of the house. Thanks for popping by today lovely, it's always nice to see your comments :)

[@deborahm.2460]

Here in Austin Texas, we have a store that sells used items of all sorts. I know it's a bit out of your way, but possibly someone could start one. It's a great help for teachers, artists, and it keeps items out of the landfill. Art, Reuse, Create can be Googled. As I write, I can't grab the URL or the comment will be discarded

[@ChelleBeeby]

@@CreatedByGwen ahhh yep, all great ideas, thank you heaps! And yes, letting go can be very freeing. Thank you. 💜💜💜

[@ChelleBeeby]

@@deborahm.2460 I could send them to my son then he could do it, he lives over there now! LOL Post would be a killer though

[@phacker24]

Where do you get your clear bags for 12x12 paper from?

[@CreatedByGwen]

The perfect size is a 13x13 inch bag. I found some here: amzn.to/3LbGmiE I did however get mine locally at a packaging company.

[@nasirumaira2312]

Where do you buy your paper from😮

[@CreatedByGwen]

Lots of places, but most recently crazycraftobsession.com.au?bon_ref=nKaVsWLi2ppe

[@Mssevensbasketsandgifts]

where did you get your scrapbook containers from

[@CreatedByGwen]

They are 13 x 13 inch boxes from Couture Creations (brand)

[@frankiecanada2806]

love how you said you have 2 many supplies, i think or should i say i know thats my problem.. i have more then i can ever use.. I dont know where to start...

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hi 😀 It can feel so overwhelming I know 🥺 but I know I can help! I have a few options, there are more organising and decluttering videos on the channel. I made this playlist to help: kzbin.info/aero/PLjm4DiVjQXU1YT3dY8oqVZxAz1fESr3Ih I also have a decluttering guide and workbook that you can purchase here: createdbygwen.com.au/create-a-clutter-free-craft-room/ This also comes with a private Facebook Group for support and direct access to me for questions etc. I do also offer one on one consulting and help, so feel free to reach out to me directly via email 🌸

[@frankiecanada2806]

any way i can speak to you over the phone?

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey Frankie, feel free to reach out to me via email and we can set up a zoom call.

[@wendyreynolds299]

Who do donate too ,,please I’m in QLD

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey Wendy, I donate to local preschools, just call ahead and ask if they would like the donations. We have quite a few in our local area. The other place you can just donate tools and things to is Life Line, I have made up packs of supplies and dropped those in as well. I also take things along with me to craft retreats and give them away there to other crafters.