Dream box - the good, the bad and the ugly

[@craft-fun-tastic5983]

Hi, where did you purchase your dream box Love your room Thank you for sharing

[@kayhall1852]

Sounds amazing. I think you’re right you have to think it through and realize how much you’re gonna use it and what you’re gonna use it for I’m a crafter of over 60 years and I think it looks like it is well thought out and well-made.

[@paulasherrod6835]

Thanks for showing us your DreamBox! I have seen tons of videos on these boxes and think from a crafters point of view they are fantastic! The price… well it’s out of so many peoples price range. I wish they made smaller boxes for a smaller price that could be used as a storage alternative. We crafters can always use more storage space! I’ve been watching you since your Ohio days. Glad your on my turf now! Keep the videos coming!!! 😊

[@DonnaJo3452]

How sweet!

[@mmcgriffful]

Very good tour. I enjoyed it and yes I love it even more.

[@sharonb.7867]

I have dreamed of having a dream box, but just too far out of the budget! Happy for you and thank you for sharing!

[@amkarei]

There are a few Y.T. vids showing some inventive folks who've made their own versions. My VERY "FAVORITEST" storage video, however, is the one that shows how the "EASYStud Rack" fella helped convert a lady's craft closet into one drop-dead-to-die-for CRAFT STORAGE space. BTW ... I HAVE NO AFFILIATION with him, and, to date, haven't even bought the product, but only because I don't have a space to put it!!! Hopefully, you'll be able to see this link. I share it with all & sundry who talk about storage as this guy's philosophy is S P O T O N!!! Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYG4q5Wrjb6nask

[@sherrydmyterko-tramp8654]

Love your view.

[@УфильмаликТургужанова]

Oh, my goodness! I did not know,it's called DB, I was planning smth like this for myself for my sewing projects and corner for my granddaughter to organize her books and toy boxes. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@nildarodriguez5044]

The shelfs are they compressed wood? because I have heavy items. Thank you

[@kykategray]

I have wanted a Dream Box forever, but less so now. I’m happy that it is working out for you, and hope it continues to serve you well. One thing I felt was glossed over, a bit, was the fact that something arrived damaged. The fact that your unit was delivered a few weeks ago, and you still have not received a reply email is a bit disconcerting. Although I don’t know how long ago you contacted them, anything more than a day for a piece as expensive as this is too long. Finally, I was reading reviews for the DreamBox several months ago, and the missing totes were a complaint then, as well.

[@1999diamonds]

I really love these. I live in NZ and the cost to purchase and get one here plus the fact it would not fit through nz standard door size which is smaller…my darling hubby made me one…not quite as flash or as many compartments..but it works and I love it

[@margaretzaborowski4496]

wish i could see a photo of what hubby made u!

[@sharonb.7867]

I would love to see it too!

[@jackiejohnson7158]

That’s awesome!

[@shelleystewart4295]

Would love to see that! Great job hubby!

[@amkarei]

You have me scratching my head 🤔 What is considered a standard door size in NZ??

[@MariaNyceDesigns]

WOW!!! Such a wonderful room to create in!!! So glad you got the dream box & are enjoying crafting on it!!! Thanks for sharing your experience with it! Best regards & hugs!!!

[@cindyhunt6397]

Thank you for this video. I also ordered Jul 4 weekend and am still waiting. Opted to assemble myself. Hope it goes well. I have been watching tons of videos to see how others have organized. Yours was very helpful.

[@cdliteistubing]

I love your view. Thank you for sharing your Dreambox experience. Looking forward to see the full craftroom tour.

[@megancampbell3914]

Fair review, as an owner. I gave them LOTS of feedback on their instructions, which were not good enough for the high price tag. I did find that I keep it open almost all the time. So, I am considering removing the table entirely and just placing a high low desk in front of it. Additional command hooks are a good idea.

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

I have the same hedgehog tape dispenser…. I have not recieved my box as of yet so I am really at the watch every thing I can about these amazing boxes…. OH my I am going to need more totes.!

[@MsShanarun]

I am only seeing this 2 years later than you posted. This is such a fantasy purchase for me. Deciding to spend the money and where would I find the room? I just started watching, excited to see the rest!!

[@carlakelley7295]

Where did you get the clear container for your alcohol inks please.

[@debranightengale4352]

I love your backyard! And this room is wonderful. How lucky you are to work in such a pretty place.

[@dawneaschollmeyer9162]

I have a older version that was given to me. I have the cloth holders wish they were plastic. Where you put the command hooks, I added Magnet sheets on both sides and all my nesting dies are there. I did put command hooks on the side of my 4 square Ikea cubes where my Brother scan n cut sits on. When my friend gave it to me he had messed up on the legs and I had to repair it. Thank you for sharing your Dream box experience, and I agree on the instructions.

[@robindann2988]

What are the dimensions to set it up caddy-corner like you have it?

[@daisybrown7644]

Thank you for your showing you dream box. I like the way you organized it! BUT, I have to ask, where did you get that adorable hedgehog pink cushion!!!!

[@lizwalker4720]

Wow your room is amazing, I love the cabinet it is a dream of mine that when I move house we may then be able to have the room to have one. Enjoy your new space - lovely view through your glass doors.❤️❤️

[@cdewey5115]

Can you give a link to the black and white chair in the background? Thank you!

[@loangirly]

Thanks for sharing! How did you get the discount that you mentioned?

[@2037703]

I moved to Melbourne, FL from Ohio in August, I can totally relate to smaller space, and NO basements here! I’ve researched the dream box before but I decided to go with closets by design the dream box would have actually saved me money. I love your videos

[@cindyhenry1410]

I purchased a Dreambox a year ago January and I found lots of videos on YT and FB (they have a FB group too). It arrived in a huge crate and I had to haul all of the pieces up a flight of 15 stairs and I assembled it myself. Took me about 11 hours total! But I enjoy assembly projects. I opted for the basic package as I had a bunch of those IKEA shoeboxes which are perfect for this, also I had a plastic drawer unit that fit perfectly in the right lower side....I store all my tools in it. I love the Dreambox! TYFS ❤️🦋💜

[@cindyhenry1410]

On the back of my doors I put self adhesive magnetic sheets to store my dies! My unit usually stays open. I already had a nice drafting table that I put next to it. I have an Ott light for lighting.

[@LupeKish]

Did you brace this to the wall?

[@suelorio5421]

i purchased the WorkBox3, just a couple weeks before they discontinued it to replace it with the DreamBox. It's the same thing, just a few small changes, but it was cost much less which I was glad I bought it when I did. my husband and I assembled it from scratch and honestly, it took us about 3 hours from start to finish, not bad. I love mine!! I purchased the large magnets which adhere to the outside of the doors where I store all of my dies. The box is great. I am blessed, I have 2 craft rooms, when the kids moved out, one is my sewing room and the other is my craft room. I do love the view you have in your craft room.

[@catherinejames1221]

Hi there!! Love your box and the room!! I thought I had a lot of stuff! What is the name, brand and cost of your phone tripod that is attached to the top of the craft box for your phone? Thanks, Cathe

[@NancyMSims]

When it is totally shut as a cabinet does it stay shut with a click or does it just close. Does that make sense? Sorry if I didn’t explain that very well.

[@pdowddalessandro3417]

I’m doing my research on the pros and con of getting this. This helps so much. I would like to get the basic one first and then get the extras. I asked on their website, but no answer….. Can I get the led light later? Meaning can I save up a bit and order that and put it on myself?

[@9Ezmay]

I just finished getting mine. I was missing some bolts to be able to complete the piece until just last week. I also had damage on side pieces that was sent out x2. So far happy with it, bout I didn’t get preassembled because it looked like it would arrive earlier. Due to issues I wish I would have just gotten it preassembled I. The Tim wit took me to get completed.

[@sherrithompson4238]

I have wanted one for a good while. We will see. I haven’t seen you in a good bit and you are looking very well

[@margaretzaborowski4496]

u have a lovely room to craft and great view lucky u! i have always wanted a dream box but i have so many furnishing in my craft room and no space left! i do have a great storage solution for my wooden backed stamps though and a fairly good one for my clear/ polymer stamps i thought i had a lot of stuff till i saw urs lol!! crafting away in canada! cheers !!

[@mitzidify]

Where can I get the container for the re inkers...

[@cherin6037]

HAHA watching again now that’s Vagabond2 I know more about the Box and the options available. Wondering if u feel table is hefty enough for sewing machine use AND also for a Tim Holts die cutting machine? (Both a lot of weight and motion at the same time.) Thanks!

[@robins5118]

It's well crafted.

[@corriehanson1988]

Why did you give up your bigger craft room?

[@RosasUtopia]

I film videos also and I am going to be purchasing my Dreambox in March. I would like to know your camera set up. I kept rewinding but I could not really see how you had the overhead camera set up. I have not looked to see if you shared that in another video. If you have can you respond with the link so that I can review? I am really interested in what kind of overhead rig you ahve. Thank you :-)

[@thecraftysugaraddict]

I wish I had waited I have the old original one, and they have made so many good changes. I don't really use mine :( mine has super thin shelves, the fabric baskets are falling apparent and some things just don't function well like the new one. I've tried changing and customizing some, but just can't get it to a state where I love it. Also mine was drilled wrong, so never really has been easy to close up so I have to leave it open. I love how you have yours! Thank you for sharing. I may see if I can use some if those ideas in mine some how

[@kelleyoneal2578]

I am jealous of all the windows looking out to that pond. Beautiful property. I could fill that thing up. I don't think that dream box would fit down here in basement. Low ceilings and the duct work hangs down from that.

[@ker5776]

Do you ever close it? Im wondering if i got one if i would leave it open all of the time or not.

[@anitathomas8208]

When is closed, is it nearly the size of a refrigerator? By looking at the measurements shown on Create Room site, the depth seems to be similar to my fridge. I would have to keep it closed a lot and an concerned about how massive it will look. Please share your experience with his massive it looks.

[@HedgehogHollow]

Yes that’s a good refeeence but o haven’t found it over powering

[@ladybugg69]

Ms. Hedgehog, i love your set-up I wish i could do something like that, but live in a skilled nursing facility. great job!

[@creativelanedesigns6198]

I fit so much in my dream box--I was amazed! I did purge a few things that were doubles, and i have tons of paper so I am using a small kallax for paper only.

[@janetshaffer423]

So yours was one-half built when you received it? How long from there did it take to complete? Were 2 people necessary? Love the view in your bright and cheery new craft space! You look fabulous!

[@cherylh74]

I just got mine, still need to get it up into my bedroom so I can setup. Do you plan to put labels and paper drawer fronts in?

[@cherin6037]

So excited as I too am pondering the purchase. Perfect timing for me! Thanks much Alex!! Curious to see if any comparisons out there vs. Kalax which seems to be the other consistent craft favorite.

[@marisamessias5932]

How do I sign up for Inktober Fest, please?

[@lindacook6008]

Thank you for the tour of your Dream box. I loved it! I'm just organizing my craft room and you already gave me some ideas. On an unrelated note, could you please tell me the name of the stencil letter alignment tool for I think it was the Farmhouse font (?). I think it would be helpful for lining up other stencils and alpha stamps also or if you have other tools that would help with lining up my letters. Thank you!

[@HedgehogHollow]

Yes it’s the farmhouse font alignment tool

[@learningkeys21]

I bought the original Dreambox - when it was the Workbox. That was about 10 years ago. I wish I could afford to buy a new updated one, but the idea of 1) spending the money and even more 2) putting it together and 3) taking the old one apart…are all far too hard to imagine! I love the version I have, but it’s not anything close to what you can get now!

[@friedapartlow]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING

[@kathycresswell8353]

Hey Alexandra, I've been away for a while. Have you moved? Where are now? Your view is amazing! Thanks for the tour!

[@snorado1]

When I spoke to create room they said if you buy it from hsn you will get it a lot quicker than if you are to go through them. However, you might not get them cheaper than their website unless you are an employees of hsn. If you are an employee then they are cheaper that way. At least it was when I checked it some time ago.

[@mandithompson8415]

I have one. I was told by the company that it was delivered fully assembled. It was not. I had to put it together myself with no help. It was a nightmare, took me many days to assemble it. I do not use the table, it is too much for me to set it up and the table is too small to work on.

[@carolynmurtaza1180]

What type of spoons do you use with embossing powder

[@PKEDRM]

I have problems with static cling so plastic is out! I made triangular scoops from card stock that worked great and then I changed the way I stored my powder and they were oversized. I just went with metal spoons, one of which was for melting ceiling wax. It was made without a wooden handle and I found that I'd burn my fingers when I used it for the purpose it was intended. I think metal is the way to go. A gentle tap on the edge of the container and a quick wipe with a towel and I'm good to go to another color, but I mostly use clear embossing powder over colored inks or the few that I have in my collection that are specialty ones like gold, silver, and those with glitter. Good luck. The other thought was to get some children size tableware because those spoons are easier to store in my tight spaces but I never think to look for them when I'm out thrifting. I'm not going far from home due to covid and recent joint replacement surgery.

[@jamieroberts900]

I ordered my dream box last July received it in October missing 1/2 my totes, November still waiting on totes.. go on line all these totes are sold out! They said they changed the mold on totes because the old mold was degrading. used to have solid shelves now they have plastic railings. Also the new Cricut smart materials do not fit in the totes, because the totes are 12 inch in width and the smart materials are 13 inch.

[@DeborahRobinsonvideos]

I love my dream box, I’m so grateful to be able to have one, enjoy yours

[@carmenzavala8892]

anyone knows we’re can i buy order a dream box but i don’t want to get scam please

[@robins5118]

I love mine .

[@creejackson1575]

For the jars I have a ton of brads it will be perfect.

[@kjdryzl]

Did you say it might not be stable on carpet?

[@HedgehogHollow]

I’ve heard it can have issue

[@spaceysullivan]

I currently have mine on carpet. It has been stable, but not easy to move. Once you fill it up, it is nearly impossible to move. The dream box is on casters and will be most practical on hard floors. Hop this helps.

[@sharonbrim1622]

I have mine on carpet and it’s really full and heavy. I put the plastic office floor mats down and it helps with opening and closing the doors. But it would be impossible to move it without emptying it first.

[@kjdryzl]

@@sharonbrim1622 Thanks for that info. Mine would have to go upstairs, and there’s carpet there. Great tip on the carpet saver thing.

[@kjdryzl]

@@spaceysullivan It does, Thanks! It means I need to get creative. Lol!

[@kaistockman6443]

I really want a dream box but I can’t fit it in my space so I’m going to try and build something smaller until one day I can get more space. 😀

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I'm so happy you did this. I missed the stream but I've been thinking of buying one of these. So I've been watching all of these videos and seeing what people think of theirs because they're def not cheap! I might have missed it but you had already ordered the totes and they didn't come with the box because they're out of stock or you added more after?

[@HedgehogHollow]

I ordered the 80. I’m waiting on my medium still too

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

@@HedgehogHollow ah I see ok. Thank you for sharing all of this. I'm going to order it. Was there a reason you didn't do the magnetic side for your dies?

[@HedgehogHollow]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic I didn’t think that would work for me having tried magnetic frames before. I like the command hooks and shelves alot

[@TheRindyrae]

New to your channel. Are you allowed to say how much the dram box cost? Its huger then I thought I could never put that together much less drag it in my house. You did a good job and it certainly does hold a lot of items.

[@janjbowman]

I can make one for under 200 dollars with pallet wood . Mine would be bigger and nicer and ready to paint any color I want it .

[@victoriakellogg6459]

VERY COOL!!! TFS Hugs my crafty Sister XOXOXO

[@1999diamonds]

Can’t send photos on this method but will add to Facebook

[@SueD.]

Thanks for this review.

[@T_Nice]

Yes!! I can't watch at this time but I did thumb this video up, I'll be back!!💃

[@carmenbaby02]

Lovely

[@denisejohnston6243]

hi ! I had a dream box handmade. it is BIG, it is heavy ,I no longer can keep it in my house! :( I love it tho

[@mmcgriffful]

I've wanted one of these for a long time. Can't wait to see this all the way through ...

[@QueenBea822]

I ordered my DreamBox on July 30, 2021. I should have ordered on the July 4th weekend so I could have save money, but oh well. Today is November 7, 2021 and I still have not received my box. I guess if I was someone like you I might of already received mine.

[@annshephard8871]

You sound like an Aussie. Are you in Australia?

[@ot9228]

Thank you for this review it was hopeful to me! It may be on my wish list. Happy Labor Day to you too!!!

[@dawneaschollmeyer9162]

By the way a great view to create from

[@judyr783]

I think about having a dream box but to enpensive and I am a person that likes to move stuff around so it's to big and heavy!

[@reginabasart5080]

It really is my dream box, with the price, only in my dreams. T4s

[@rizahawks99]

I have been wanting one of these, but with that cost, I am scared that I would be scammed.

[@skgillman29]

Oh, I see you have a Pop vinyl character but I can't make out who it is? Just wondering

[@HedgehogHollow]

Bob Ross 💕

[@maggiefletcherscuriouscelt4199]

I would think you could Frankenstein bits and pieces of IKEA and make your own?

[@thisnthat42]

There’s a few videos on here where people have made their own versions if you are curious.

[@ilonamollema6467]

The dream box is amazing!😍 Can totally understand why you bought it. But unfortunately it's way to expensive for me, and tax and shipping to the Netherlands will make the price go through the roof......😔

[@olivemaycards]

I know this is an old comment/video but I heard that there’s a German company offering similar storage for Euro customers now. I think it’s called BrandBox.

[@ilonamollema6467]

@@olivemaycards Thank you so much for your comment! I've found them thanks to you!!❤️

[@amkarei]

CAVEAT, Alexandra ... IF you've left your DreamBox in that corner, you might want to REMOVE YOUR CRICUT MATS from THAT side of the "box" ... I'm pretty sure the UV that's going to be streaming in through that window will do them NO FAVORS!!

[@beckymoe9194]

👍

[@cyberpred]

I have 2 and the desk and rotating console

[@pollyweinmann5082]

It was a total nightmare putting the dreambox together from scratch. In total it too us about 36 hours.

[@wendywilson1736]

I can see why folks might want this. To me, it would be distracting, to see all of my craft supplies at once. After our older daughter married, I kept working with her closet, as the shelving already was, and finally, with clear shoeboxes, and a couple rolling carts with transparent drawer fronts, I have a storage system that works for me. I just get out what I need for my project, and the rest is sitting in their spots. Even with All the cubby holes, it still looks cluttered to me, and I dont think I could work in that.🤷‍♀️ Plus, they seem claustrophobic, to me. But, that's just me.💁‍♀️

[@AYorkshireLass01]

StOp fussing with your glasses.

[@Puglover130]

That was bugging me too. Maybe a self soothing gesture ?

[@laurasutton1551]

To small for me & my husband could build I way Cheaper

[@amkarei]

(( Sweetie ... Alexandra ... I realize that your glasses are part of your signature look, BUT ... IF you'd opt for a narrower frame -- OR got your optometrist tech to order a NARROWER "bridge" (nose space) you most probably wouldn't have such issues with your glasses always sliding down your nose. I DO realize eyeglasses have gone the way of shoes -- damn little conformity to the human anatomy!! (Once upon a time we could get shoes that actually came with varying widths, and not JUST overall "Regular" & "Wide" widths! My first pair of "high heels" had "Quad A" heel backs and 'Triple A' width for the ball of my foot!) This comment is NOT meant as criticism ... I just think you'd be more comfortable if your glasses fit you better. Be well. ))