How do I organize my Mixed Media Studio: A room tour

#artsupplyorganization #artstudiotour #craftroomorganization
Join me for a complete tour of my mixed media craft room. I hope that this video may give you some organizing ideas for your creative space.
I tried to keep my filming as steady as possible while filming this by myself. Most of my furniture and storage solutions are from Ikea, Michaels and the Dollar store. Welcome to my happy place!
Please leave a comment with any questions and I will answer them as best I can. Please feel free to also leave constructive suggestions.
You may notice that I mention Dede Willingham quite a bit so if you aren’t familiar with her, here is a link to her channel ‪@inkiwell‬
Many of my stamping and die cutting supplies are from Stamping Up Canada. Here is a link to my consultant’s KZbin channel ‪@lindagibbsstampinkscape6016‬

[@Cheshirecat1956]

First time I've seen a studio tour that included an impromptu tap dance. LOL Run Lucy Mommy is making noise. Beautiful set up.

[@devonrex4]

😂👯‍♀️😂 Lucy is fine with blenders but paper or laundry rustling is just too much for her 😂 🐶 Thanks for watching Dar!

[@tutushale]

Great Art room! Thanks for sharing. 🤙❤

[@devonrex4]

Thanks for watching Tammy! I am so glad you enjoyed it! Tfw

[@colleenmckeeman1342]

Lovly room, enjoy.

[@devonrex4]

@@colleenmckeeman1342 Thank you Colleen 🫶

[@CeriGriffiths]

Lovely creative space.

[@devonrex4]

Thank you Ceri! 🫶

[@artcuriousbymnw]

Great tour dear Yolande❤❤❤ too much organising make your art go to your feet….ops yes it does😂❤

[@devonrex4]

@@artcuriousbymnw Thanks Myriam ❤️

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

Great space! I'm so happy for you to have this place to create. ❤ love&hugs

[@devonrex4]

@@DarcysMixedMedia Thanks so much Darcy 🙏

[@catandpaste_]

Fabulous creative space Yolande!! 😍 Lots of wonderful stations for creating and lots of fun variety of supplies! 💖💖I'm eyeing the guest couch, just sayin.. I would share with the gorgeous Lucy (delighted she made a cameo appearance! 🥰) and I wouldn't eat all the chocolate (maybe) 😉

[@devonrex4]

@@catandpaste_ Thanks so much Christine! 💖 I’ll have to hide my chocolate stash before you come 😂 🍫

[@catandpaste_]

@@devonrex4 You can just tap dance and l"ll be so mesmerized, I'll forget about the chocolate. Loved the tap dance interlude! 😍

[@gryphonshale]

Your art space is amazingly well organized!! ❤ What a treasure for you! I’ve gleened a few new storage ideas from you, so thank you for sharing! And bravo on the tap dancing!! 💃

[@devonrex4]

@@gryphonshale Thanks so much for watching Rhonda! I am so glad you found some helpful ideas 💡 I am happy you enjoyed the dancing 👯‍♀️😂

[@CreateAndPlayWithRenee]

Okay... Lucy is adorable! You weren't kidding about your new craft room. It is big and awesome! Love it. So envious. I went to smaller so I have to really think of what I am doing and where I am putting things. You have a great space. Hope to see it IRL one day. 🙂

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Renee! Lucy is pretty sweet. Yes, we will have to have a craft date sometime 👍

[@BethSchuler]

OMGOSH WHAT A TOUR WITH ENTERTAINMENT. YOU ARE ONE FANTASTIC GAL. LOVE TO LUCY. 😎💙

[@devonrex4]

😂 Thanks Beth! 👯‍♀️ Lucy says Hi 🐶

[@KathyBrooksArt]

Oh my gosh Yolande, what a wonderful tour. I love how you have things organized, and also how you label the large jars on top! You have given me so many ideas to re-organize my studio. Thanks so much, I will re-watch this over and over.

[@devonrex4]

@@KathyBrooksArt Thanks for watching Kathy! I am so glad you found some of the ideas helpful 🫶

[@jonisorsen]

You have a fabulous studio. You are so lucky! And your tap dancing is great too!

[@devonrex4]

@@jonisorsen Thank you very much Joni! I do feel very fortunate for my happy place but also for all the arty friends I have made too 💖 Glad you enjoyed the tippy tappy interlude 👯‍♀️ Tfw

[@barbra-chickenpotpiesociet5694]

Great studio set up . Great use of space especially to accommodate your tap dancing . Imagine a piece of your art created by tap dancing on the substrate covered in blobs of acrylic paint ( when your piece sells for mega dollars just remember who inspired you ) Thank you for the well presented tour.

[@devonrex4]

That would be cool! Thanks for the continued encouragement and musical inspirations Barbra! I am glad you enjoyed the tour 🎶 💖 🎶

[@roseandtraincottage]

Lovely tour of your studio! Tim and I enjoyed your tour! -Linda and Timothy R. -PS: loved the tap dancing!!💜

[@devonrex4]

@@roseandtraincottage Thanks so much Linda! I am glad Tim enjoyed it too! 🫶

[@ckartmixedmedia]

I just love your large room and work stations. I am so impressed with your organization and tap dance skills. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@devonrex4]

@@ckartmixedmedia Thanks so much Coleen! 👯‍♀️ I appreciate your encouragement!

[@inkiwell]

Great space! I feel honored to have a place on your shelves! (The tap dancing was a bonus!) 💃🏻

[@devonrex4]

Thank you for all the inspiration and wonderful happy Mail Dede! Glad you enjoyed the tap dancing interlude 👯‍♀️😂😹

[@inkiwell]

@ 😘😘😘

[@Sil-yeah]

What an amazing room/studio you have!! It looks like you have it all, crafting heaven🤩 Loved to see your tap dancing as well🥰 enjoy!!!!!!❤️

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much Silje! I feel very fortunate and I appreciate your lovely comment.🫶

[@Rkayhejny3725]

Yolande, you win hands down! The most intricately, well-organized art studio ever seen. I am so impressed. Good job, lady!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Kay, I feel very fortunate. My hope is to give people ideas about how to store and organize their mixed media supplies. Thanks for watching!

[@BECKYBOKERN]

I enjoyed the tour of your fantastic studio! Great ideas for storage and organizing!

[@devonrex4]

@@BECKYBOKERN Thank you so much Becky! I am so glad it gave you some organizational ideas 💡 😊

[@lindagibbsstampinkscape6016]

Wow! The detail and organization from labeling to binders is amazing! Want to come do mine😜. You just forgot a kitchen and you would never have to leave😂. Dreamy dream craft room ❤

[@devonrex4]

😂 Maybe a beverage fridge would be a good addition 😉 Thanks Linda!

[@markhines6868]

Beautiful, neat and clean space to work and create. So very nice! I bet you spend all your time in there!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Mark! I do try to spend as much time as possible in my arty room 😃 Tfw

[@joycemaureroriginal8563]

Seriously? Tap Dancing? That was awesome!!! This is a dream space, love it.

[@devonrex4]

@@joycemaureroriginal8563 😂 Thanks Joyce! 👯‍♀️ So glad you enjoyed it! Tfw

[@kimberleymaloy1728]

Hi Yolande, thanks for giving us a tour of your craft room. I want to be neat like you when I grow up!😂😅 TFS 😊

[@devonrex4]

@@kimberleymaloy1728 Thanks for watching Kimberly! It won’t stay quite this neat but I do like to tidy up between projects 🫶

[@livingskiesvintage]

WOWZA - great room!!!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Jayne 💖

[@lisaminglet7229]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful room. You have a nice space to create and play.

[@devonrex4]

@@lisaminglet7229 Thanks Lisa! I appreciate your kind comments 💖

[@scrapstobeautybyzandra]

Wow, when can you come and organize mine lol Beautiful :o)

[@devonrex4]

@@scrapstobeautybyzandra Thanks Zandra! I would love to sort through all your amazing Jane Davenport supplies! That would be a dream come true 💖

[@carolboud123]

Thanks for the tour Yolande. You have an amazing art room and it is so organized! Maybe one day I will be as organized...nope, never gonna' happen! Love your stamp and die catalog....I often forget what I have and this would sure help. Also love that you have both your art and friends art on display.

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much CB! I do find it easier to create when I am organized and I love seeing my arty friends creations (some on display and some in journals) 😃 Thanks for watching!

[@stitchitPAM]

Beautiful space!

[@devonrex4]

Thank you very much Pam 💖 tfw

[@homeschmomof4]

Yolande, wonderful tour of your craft area. I imagine you are enjoying your new place now that you have it arranged. I am thrilled for you that you have such a creative space and that you use it! I am still organizing a rearranging since our move from MD to OH last Nov.. I did downsize quite a bit. (I have been collecting since 1996. 😛)

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much Jeanne! Good luck with your organizing!!! tfw

[@kberg59]

This is awesome!!!!!!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Kathy! Tfw 🫶

[@daynakennelly3161]

Yolande, I absolutely love your art studio and how you’ve organized your creative space. ❤

[@devonrex4]

@@daynakennelly3161 Thanks so much Dayna! I appreciate your support 🫶

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Wow Yolande what a great place to create 😊 great ideas for organizations!

[@devonrex4]

@@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022 Thank you so much Marie-France! I am glad you found some helpful ideas 😃 Have fun and thanks for watching 💖

[@knotsewfastjoanie]

Beautiful craft space! Impressive even. It's inspiring when we share our spaces especially when they are organized. They don't stay that way long but you know we all do our best. Thanks for the tour. Since connecting with you the other day, you are suddenly showing up again in my subscriptions. Funny how that happens. I love your art so super happy to have you back in my algorithm. 😁

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Joanie! Yes, it was so nice to reconnect! 💖💖💖

[@lizannebutner876]

Great tour..thanks for sharing! I wouldn't be able to work...too clean and organized😂😂

[@devonrex4]

😂 It doesn’t stay that clean all the time but I do like to tidy up in between projects. Thanks for watching Lizanne 🫶

[@roseanndeighan5872]

Hi Devon, Amazing room!! I am looking to get a cutting island for myself! Enjoy your week!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Rose Anne! Enjoy your cutting island! Tfw 🫶

[@JoyLedbetter-g9m]

My daughter, who is attending college, would salivate with all of your art supplies. She's majoring in art.

[@devonrex4]

I am so happy your daughter is pursuing what she loves and has you cheering her on! So wonderful! Tfw

[@shellyallred1267]

What an incredible space you have! I love the work stations and that island!! You have everything arranged and organized so beautifully! Loved seeing Lucy and your surprise tap dance scene! Whooo hoo!💃🏼

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Shelly! glad you liked my dance sequence. 👯‍♀️ I wish Lucy would stay with me upstairs longer 🐶 Hi to Sugar 😺

[@christinecrow1410]

Wow, Yolande, what a great room. Thank you.

[@devonrex4]

@@christinecrow1410 Thanks so much Flora 💖

[@dawnsteuerwald4248]

Loved the tap dance!

[@devonrex4]

😂 👯‍♀️ Thanks!

[@functionoflightone]

Great room, Yolande. And the dancing was great and totally unexpected. A woman of sooo many talents. LOL Enjoy!

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much Flo! 👯‍♀️ You are always so encouraging 😘

[@RAULREYNOLDSDRAWING]

Your art room is amazing Devon, I enjoy every minute of this tour

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much for your kind words Raul 🫶

[@ArtsySolutions]

Wow!! You have an impressive craft space!! Great tap dancing, too! For the 12" x 12" paper I love how you said you are "trying" not to buy anymore. Have you stuck to that goal? 🤣 The labeling of the drawers is so neat! Great catalogue of stamps! I love how everything is organized!! That's what I call a playground!!😆

[@devonrex4]

I love the “playground” term! Yes I have been pretty good about not buying more 12 x 12 paper, it has probably been over a year. Thanks for watching Sonya, glad you enjoyed it! 👯‍♀️

[@JanetMYoung]

You've got a bathroom in your room and you didn't put your color cubes on the back of the toilet??? What the heck? I love your studio!! I love knowing where you're hanging out! Thanks for sharing! xoxoxo

[@devonrex4]

😂😂😂 Thanks Janet! 💖

[@ruthedwards9642]

OMGOSH!!! That is the MOST organized art room!!! I wish I had that gift! I love your space!!!

[@devonrex4]

@@ruthedwards9642 Thanks so much Ruth! I hope it gave you some ideas you can use ✌️

[@ruthedwards9642]

@ My space is so limited that, like Janet, I have no space for color cubes, or I would have them! 😁 I had my craft room in my downstairs apartment living room. When my oldest grandson moved in down there, I had to move my craft room upstairs to a much smaller room, half the size, so I had to purge a lot of stuff. I need to purge some more, but I just don’t have the heart. Your room is amazing!!!

[@peggyfitzmaurice4100]

What a wonderful craft and tap studio- so unexpected 😃. You have all kind of hidden talents. Thank you for sharing your beautiful space.

[@devonrex4]

@@peggyfitzmaurice4100 Thanks Peggy! I hope you like Big Peggy’s special spot 😉

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Lovely art space, thank you for sharing.

[@devonrex4]

Thanks for watching Arlene! 💖

[@diannebell4492]

Wow, you have some made organizing skills! Wonderful room to inspire you. I love the yip yip, been wanting to get the pattern to make one.

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Dianne! I love my yip yip. Do you want me to ask my friend if she has the pattern for it? (She may have free handed it)

[@cookiewookie4348]

Great studio tour, loved pickup ball changing around your space and peeping at what you use to create. So many fabulous storage ideas that one day I must use to store the craftalanche that's on my desk 💜

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Mo! Sorry there was no shuffle off to Buffalo 👯‍♀️ 😂😂😂

[@kimberly-557]

Ohhhh I'm so happy for you Dev!! What a great space to do your magic ✨ my favorite part is sweet Lucy!! So glad you are in and settled and can enjoy the New year ahead 🏡 xx

[@devonrex4]

@@kimberly-557 Thanks so much Kimberly! ❤️ Hi from Lucy 🐶

[@Kathymorganhartz]

Thanks for the tour Yolande, and Lucy is cutie!!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Kathy! 🫶🐶😃

[@joannenewman5367]

what a great tour Devon! I am so envious of your space. I am visual as well so if can't see it forget I have it. My den is my art space and I am constantly re:organizing to no avail. Loved seeing Lucy and the tap intermission was a treat. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to seeing Lucy as an elf (stamp that is).

[@devonrex4]

@@joannenewman5367 Thanks so much Joanne! Yes, the reorganization is a constant treadmill. I was happy Lucy came in for a little visit and yes, I need to get going on her costume stamp 🐶 Glad you enjoyed the tap interlude 👯‍♀️ Tfw!

[@RebeccaYouhoo]

I was just watching DeDe W. a little while ago and then Your you tube popped up...WOW I haven't watch DeDe for years and started to pick up coloring again. Glad I found you! Ohh yea DeDe was talking about you Don't worry it was all good.

[@devonrex4]

I'm so glad you found me too! Happy creating! 😊 See you at Dede’s!

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

🕺❤

[@devonrex4]

@@DarcysMixedMedia 👯‍♀️😂

[@ragsofheartplanning]

I love how you repurpose items and make your organization tailored to your needs. We have nearly the same style of organization. I just don’t have this much stuff 😅 Thanks for sharing ❤

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much! Staying organized in a way that I can “see” what I have has definitely helped while my collection of art stuff has grown over the years. Happy arting! Thank you for watching!

[@christyhartman]

What a gorgeous space. I am thrilled you have such a glorious creative space. I took over my son’s old bedroom when he moved out and I have it organized but it isn’t large enough. lol. I’ve run out of space. We could be art supply enabler friends lol. I enjoyed this video tremendously. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@devonrex4]

Thank you for your kind comment Christy! It is nice to have settled in and have everything organized. Happy Arting/Enabling! Thanks for watching!

[@seabasket2]

WOW WOW what an awesome space! You are so fortunate indeed. Happy crafting! Thanks for sharing.

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed the “tour”. Tfw

[@TammieWardArt]

I need to fly you to Virginia and do my house. I have art supplies in every room, lol

[@devonrex4]

@@TammieWardArt 😂 I used to be spread out in three rooms so I am happy to have everything all together now. I have never been to Virginia 🤓

[@TammieWardArt]

@devonrex4 well it's in 4 rooms here. Not counting my basement. LOL. But I am in all 4 so at least the stuff is not forgotten.

[@devonrex4]

@ 😉🙌

[@Keni-VR]

Hi Yolande, your art studio is absolutely gorgeous and I love everything about it! Thank you so much for sharing!❤️

[@devonrex4]

@@Keni-VR Thank you so much Keni! Happy New Year!

[@Keni-VR]

@ You're so welcome! Happy New Year!

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

What a wonderful studio! Enjoy! ❤

[@devonrex4]

Thanks a bunch Deb! 🫶

[@aviewisaview]

Very Nice

[@devonrex4]

Thanks View! And thanks for watching 🫶

[@ColoringWithTanee-sl9rv]

Wow❤ your art space!

[@DawnYarnDoll]

hugs hello Carol, new friend here from Art Junkie! Very cool art studio! Leaving likes and well wishes 🤗

[@devonrex4]

@@DawnYarnDoll Thanks for checking out my channel. It was nice to meet you today at Art Junkie’s 😃

[@keenDesign64]

Just beautiful dear... thank you for sharing your wonderful space with us xxxxx

[@devonrex4]

Thanks for watching Paulla! I appreciate your kind comment 🫶

[@ColourWithKami]

What a beautiful and organized craft room 😍 Our guest room is also occupied by my art supplies and colouring books 😅. Thanks for this tour, enjoyed watching 👏👏👏

[@devonrex4]

@@ColourWithKami Thank you very much Kami! I am glad you enjoyed it. Happy colouring!

[@ColourWithKami]

@ 🤗💜💜💜

[@swl9270]

Oh gee! Amazing organization! It makes me feel so much better that I don’t have near the amount of stuff I thought I had! 😂 My home space is organized but not attractive but I know where stuff is and that’s important. I wish I could show you my teeny tiny studio on board my houseboat. It is an 18” ish square cube on a turntable that has “pockets” on the outside spaces and a large well in the center. It is a Staples office piece I bought at a thrift store for $6. It contains my watercolor paint, oil pastels, watercolor pencils, Lyra sticks/pencils/pens, a tiny collection of acrylic paints, brushes/tools/scissors. My work space is a mobile laptop desk that I have lowered to its lowest setting and I sit on a folding stool. All this tucks away neatly under the bulkhead of the upstairs bedroom bed space. We turned the third cuddy bedroom (can’t stand up in it anyway, other than the immediate step area into a storage space. I’m pretty pleased with my tiny set up!

[@devonrex4]

@@swl9270 That sounds amazing Sherry! I didn’t know you lived on a houseboat. Very cool! You can send me a photo on FB Messenger if you like , I would love to see your efficient arty area! 🙌 Tfw

[@swl9270]

Oh I don’t live on the houseboat full time. I just keep the essentials here for art attacks. I’m not in fb or in makers. I have stepped out and have joined Trina Baker’s mixed media arts Patreon tho. That is progress for me as I prefer to not have a much of an online presence other than chatting with PMS gang and a few other KZbinrs in the art world.

[@terribrett9339]

Love your room and the way you've organised it

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much Terri! 🫶 Tfw

[@auntiemame7076]

Fun to see your studio!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Auntie Mame! 🫶

[@QueenPam]

I absolutely love your space!

[@devonrex4]

@@QueenPam Thanks so much Pam! 💖

[@QueenPam]

@@devonrex4 You are welcome

[@tanyaschmith9737]

Such an inspiring space thank you for sharing ❤️ 😊

[@devonrex4]

Thanks for watching! I am glad you enjoyed it Tanya!

[@Jonas-gl9ke]

Great space. Thanks for the tour!!

[@devonrex4]

@@Jonas-gl9ke Thanks a bunch! 😃

[@TealCraftedTales]

Thanks for sharing. 😊 And LOL at your stash of chocolate 😂

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much for watching! 🍫😉

[@ArtJunkie]

Great tour. 😊

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Shannon! 🫶

[@JenniferL-CDN]

Great tour thank you! I see a lot of the same dollarama containers I use for storing items ❤️

[@devonrex4]

@@JenniferL-CDN Thanks Jennifer! Yes, Dollarama has great trays and containers! 😉 Tfw

[@coelura186]

Really nice art space! Loved the tour, Yo! Someday I’ll get the proverbial ‘round tuit’ and organize my supplies. I need to get back to using them too. Just a lot going on here. ☹️

[@devonrex4]

Thank you very much Becky 💙Sending you and Little Bit hugs! I hope you can get back to it soon too.

[@Jo-LuArts]

Nice❤ ty for the inspiration

[@devonrex4]

Thanks for watching Jo-Lu! I am glad you found it helpful 💖

[@charmainewagner-bell2764]

What a beautiful room Yvonne. I’m in awe. Where are your scraps??? Did I miss those lol? I also have a bin of things that need to be put away…it’s never empty and results in small piles on my desk. I think part of my difficulty is that I also work from home some days and part of my desk has to hold my laptop and an extra monitor. It’s always a work in progress. Thanks for sharing your creative space. 🙏🤗❤️

[@devonrex4]

A lot of my scraps are in my Alex drawer unit under painty papers, needs layers, wips or Gelprint bits. I also showed a couple bins in my Kallax unit (the shelf with the square openings) that have some smaller collage bits and a tray that I put wips that were on my desk. Often I will have piles on the left side of my L shaped desk. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching Charmaine!

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦 ❤❤❤❤🎉😂

[@devonrex4]

Thanks for the visit Marguerite 🫶

[@mommunson]

It is just wonderful. I am gelli😁🤟

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Nettie! I liked your Gelli pun 😉

[@mommunson]

@devonrex4 hehe

[@RJ-vk2hy]

I'm new to all of this. Can someone tell me the difference between Tim Holtze oxide pads and the pigment inks? I love your craft room! So comfy space.

[@devonrex4]

I am glad you liked my room tour. I think Lindsey the Frugal Crafter has a very comprehensive video explaining the difference between all the different type of inks include Distress inks and distress Oxides. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmnEi4iHlMeZbacsi=I2-cYv0jP8giZf8Q I hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@RJ-vk2hy]

Thank you so much! I will check it out.

[@teganconwy2793]

It's as big as my house!.. yes, my house is 850 sq feet.

[@devonrex4]

You must be very good at staying organized!🫶 Tfw

[@bluepaint60]

What are Timmy people?

[@devonrex4]

Timmy people are those vintage photos of people put together as “paper dolls” under the Tim Holtz line for Ranger. 😉 a.co/d/amBYzJ0