How to organize your art and craft room on a budget

[@ziggiezag938]

P.S. I have a shoebox-sized plastic container that I put all the strange little things I find into. I call it the "What the heck?" box. Then when I find something that is missing a small part, I know where to look first! It has been AMAZINGLY helpful!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Nice!!!!!

[@scofah]

I love the way you have just a minimal amount of music a little audio jingle and then just your voice not this running soundtrack of music underneath when you're talking and crafting with us. It's perfect. Please don't change it The number of KZbinrs who put an audio track under their content drives me insane. 😊💙

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you for the feedback!!! I keep playing with it.... 💜

[@lindagerard2345]

Yes, yes, yes!!

[@jaytee2642]

Oh, I love the idea of slipping a piece of file folder into the zip baggies so they can be filed upright, versus just a jumbled bag of goodies on their own. Brilliant!💡

[@rayewade]

I also have numerous boxes broke down to use for templates. I been using the same chinese food storage box for 20 plus years. I used it long before they has die cuts for them LOL. I got chinese one time and they accidently put two boxes together. I almost threw it away, but am SOOO glad years later I saved it. I have used it for candies, chocolates, fudge and numerous food goodies for birthdays and Christmas throughout the years. Decorated for each occasion no one was the wiser where I got the box :)

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

My kinda crafter. :)

[@nuvoclassic]

Great tips. I enjoy your videos. Thanks! I like that with all my hobbies I'm staying mostly organized. Frequently I also alphabetize because that's how my brain thinks. My husband is also an artist/crafter and he sometimes goes 'shopping' in my 'mostly' organized studio/warehouse. (I had to bring a gazillion supplies to my home studio when my remote studio was closed due to the building I rented in being sold). I LOVE that whenever hubby asks 'do you have' x-y-z' I can say 'Yes, it's in the craft studio in this location, to the left/right of the table, etc'. Or 'it's in the jewelry studio near the right/left window'. I don't have to interrupt what I'm working on to get something for him. Also, I label everything, which I think is key when folks share supplies. The best part about sharing my supplies is that when I need something from his workshop or something made, he's willing to get it for me or make it for me. WE don't have to run out and buy something - which saves time and money. But I DO want to learn how to use his POWER TOOLS! :-). P.S. He's finally become a believer - like me - that duct tape has a thousand uses. We always say 'try some duct tape on it'!

[@cynthiabakke825]

Giiiirrrlll- you have blown.my.mind! Glitter funnel! Cookie trays and binder clips! Magazine racks for glue guns! Scrap storage! So many great ideas- I don't think I've ever watched a video of yours that I don't have a takeaway or two, but this one- WOW- you outdid yourself this time! Thanks so very, very much! I'm in the process of setting up my first dedicated craft room and sorting through all my goodies and odds and ends, so this couldn't have been more timely. WooHoo!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

How exciting for you!!!!!! Where do you live! I want to come help! :) So glad you found value and it gave you some ideas. Keep me posted on how your room is going! 🌈💛🌻

[@colettedoss4563]

Using Gallon Bags for organizing is just genius! This idea finally helped me corral so many of my items and brought me peace! (:

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay!!!! I am doing a happy dance for you!

[@joettaculbertson3286]

I love the idea of putting things in ziplock bags and the putting them in boxes! Very organized look! Actually I love all of your ideas, who am I kidding! Lol😊

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so sweet! Thank you so much!

[@Yggdrasilincarnate]

I’ve been staring at my messy pile of glitter supplies for an age - the salt and pepper shaker idea is absolute genius!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juliegauchay4219]

ME, TOO! Such a terrific idea!

[@theeditor1149]

I feel so seen after watching this! I think all crafters are alike: we save things we have ideas for, come back to the things and forget what we wanted to do with it! And we buy things and forget about them and then experience unbelievable joy when we find them again! Loved this video and really feel like I found my people! Thank you for making me feel normal!💖

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'm so glad!!! xoxoxo

[@24get24give]

so sorry that was so traumatic I'm assuming "that book" is the Marie Kondo one, I have friends that felt that way too, though for one is was mainly about clothes and shoes and I agree, crafting is very personal, we buy the things that call to us in the moment, and may well forget what we had planned for them, that's why I got in the habit of making a quick card sketch and keeping it with the stamps or dies or saving the video that introduced me to them

[@fanattaj4889]

I'm reading this comment section about all the crafters with bits of everything that they are planning to use in some project someday or organize in some brilliant way in the hopefully near future except you have been saying that for ages, and I think I have found my people

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

LOL I love that! Welcome. :)

[@rebeccaherrera6006]

I am literally at my home base in Cali for a break before my daughter has ANOTHER baby. I’m pulling out everything to assess what i have and Ohhhh Emmmm Geeee!! I look at some of the crafting things i started (because i despise waste of any kind) but MY GOODNESS! I look at things like,”Why was I doing this craft??” or “Why was I keeping all of these (insert random items here)?!?! 😂 I will finish what I intended on said craft and maybe donate what i actually don’t use.

[@debratorino5748]

I sure wish I could hire you to help me in my craft room. Fabulous!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

My dream is to get an RV and start driving around the country helping people for free. I should start an RV wish fund. LOL

[@dianeo]

Alphabetizing? Not weird at all! 20:42 Makes total sense. Ziplock bags are my favorite for storage: See-through, sealable and easy to label. Great system you have here.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Diane!

[@chaselip]

Wow! I love how you did your miscellaneous box by breaking everything down and then storing each in a plastic bag in alphabetical order.💝💝

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Glad it was helpful! It makes finding things SOOOO much easier!

[@tracybingham7739]

Oh my goodness I wish my husband was watching with me!! He doesn’t understand why I keep everything including boxes!! I, too, break them down to keep as a template. I even keep copies of the ones I make just in case I don’t remember what I did. You made my day with this video. Thank you!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'm so glad!!!! Thank for watching, Tracy!

[@bettypagano5587]

I am at my wits wmend. All your sugesstions are great. My biggest problems are that i have sooooo many beads & so much cardstock that i can't seem to see straight. I purchase the materials in good faith to make things & there it sits because i don't even have room on my table to see the table. And then i forget i have stuff because i can't find it & go out to purchase more of the same! Your ideas are awesome. Thank you for sharing your ideas.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Start big. Just get all of the paper stock you can find into ONE PLACE. I mean, look for it in bags, drawers, closets, pull it all out and get it together. Then you can start organizing it by size, color, etc.... AND you can purge knowing what all you have. Then you will know how much space you need to store whats left. Then... move on to the beads and do the same thing. Use small baggies to hold the colors/sizes. They are super inexpensive and you can keep the bags in a larger box. Please let me know if you get stuck. I'm here to help. :)

[@barbarashipley9720]

I try to keep my craft organized. Now can you come up with a way to stretch the room for more space. LOL Thanks for all you ideas. Love them!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'll work on that ;)

[@jotaroslegs2345]

Oh Norinne! If only I could use your system. But I have SOOOOOOO much stuff in so many areas I had to go to the plastic drawer containers. I have sewing, knitting, embroidery, rubber stamping, scrap booking, painting, OH MY! I am probably bordering on "hoarding", but I know if I get rid of anything, I will want it again. LOL. I am organized though. Just have a LOT of stuff. Right now, probably way too much fabric. I did cut a bunch of them in half and just keep half of it instead of the full piece. LOL. Crafters! It is a problem. LOL.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I get it!!!! Did you see how many things I got rid of yesterday??? Three tiny items. LOL

[@audreyborders6138]

Just found your site. Great ideas. I'll soon be moving into a new home and plan to put some of your ideas into practice. ~ Just a little tip: when using Zip Bags for storage, if you trim a diagonal 1/4 inch off the bottom corners, you don't have to worry about the "puffy air bags". I don't use this for small/tiny items, but it works great with larger items that won't fall through..

[@linedancergal]

Cool idea! Bet you didn't think that a year after commenting, you would still be helping someone!

[@thekoalamama]

OMG... using sheet pans to store projects... GENIUS!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

😊 Thank you!

[@maurashahar2967]

I am so glad I found you! Usually, in videos about organizing, they tell you that if you have not used something for a year, you should not keep it.... But, crafts are a thing of muse and inspiration and even though you haven’t done something for a while, it does not mean that you are not going to. Besides, a lot of times, I find, among my collections, solutions to unrelated issues. So, thank you for saying that you keep everything! You make me feel I am not alone!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

So glad I could help!!!!! I think it helps that I love crafting so much - I get the "I could use that someday" mentality! :)

[@maurashahar2967]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer Sooo true! Thanks for understanding!!!

[@MakingMelodyCrafts]

Oh yes, I've kept a few boxes from things to use in other projects too. I have a "projects in progress" box that is a mess!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

It's Holiday Gift making time... if I don't use the things I have THIS SEASON.... I'm going to let all (who am I kidding), most (yeah... try again), some (there we go) of it go! LOL I like having random things on hand. I might be an organizer in my brain... but I am a crafter at heart!!!

[@pamb9411]

I can't seem to throw away the heavy duty bags that pillows, sheets, tablecloths, etc. come in. They are generally clear plastic with zippers. I use them for larger projects in progress. I love the idea of using a dry erase marker. Thank you, Noreen.

[@dianegardner2443]

Omg I do this too. Just to good especially with zippers 😳🤣

[@cwbrownCaroline]

I have a bunch of the ones my allergy pillow cases came in for jewellery projects.

[@deeaguilar2183]

Norrine the 12 by 12 paper tub is a great idea! I tell my kids that my craft stuff is organized, but it is complete madness. lol I save all sorts of things, plastic bottles, cool boxes, anything I can get ideas from. It's great to know you are there to fix my madness. I'll send you pictures on facebook lol Stay safe!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay! Can't wait to see them!!!!

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

This new mic is a keeper. Your systems are genius.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank goodness!!! I appreciate the feedback. 💙

[@cat3crazy]

I wish I had seen this video years ago! I have so much that is spread around my home that I can't find any thing. I have 2 spools of fishing line (purchased the 2nd one when I couldn't find the 1st one) and I have no idea were either one is. I have done multiple crafts and have so much stuff. I've worked in an independent fabric/yarn store and I purchased a ton of stuff. I really need to go through everything and organize it. I love your videos.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Take it slow... my best advice is start with one type of thing...... then search for all of it! If it's yarn... gather every bit of yarn you can find. Sort and purge that and then go on to the next item type. You can't know where to store things or the container sizes until you really know what you have. It may seem overwhelming - but this will all click into place and leave you more organized then you could have ever imagined. 💛

[@cindywoelky7267]

Just finished organizing sewing craft items that I brought home from my sisters home in Tucson. She passed a week ago and I drove 200 round trip twice this pass week to assist my niece. My sister had sooo much sewing craft supplies that she hadn't been able to use in 15 years. I will bless much of what I brought home on it's way. Organized like items together to sell.

[@melissatamer9193]

I like the ziploc bag with manilla folder system. I live in a RV so much of my crafting items are in containers stored in compartments below. This type of system will work perfectly.

[@xanadumindbody]

Melissa Ramirez me too! Storage is a premium!

[@kathybrannon6070]

I too like to alphabetize or Roy G. Biv if working with colors. That’s the teacher in me. I store my scrapbook paper scraps in plastic drawers by color. I also store my embellishments this way: ribbon, brads, washi tape, etc. I store other less used items by material. All metal craft objects, wooden items, yarn, glass, etc. each have their own bins. I can easily find things that way. I’m constantly changing up my organizational ideas so I love watching others to get ideas!

[@NancyLynn]

Hey Norrine.....such a great tutorial on keeping our craft room/space well organized! It was you, my dear, who inspired me to get started on my own organization, so thank you for that. I'd say I've got about half of it done but please keep in mind that my space was so full, I could barely find a path into my room. I am also physically challenged which definitely puts a lot of limitations on how much I can do at a time. Your space is so awesome and I love the color of your organizational bins....by the way, it looks like the latest and greatest TIM HOLZ's new color, which is called Speckled Egg. I took a photo of my room a year ago before I got started, and when I'm done, I'm taking another one. I will email you the before and after photos, once completed. Thank you so much for the 'push' and for the fantastic storage/organizational ideas. Take care, and stay safe & healthy! Gentle hugs, from Canada

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

OH MY GOSH!!! That is AMAZING!!!!! Yes! I'd love to see your before and after!!!!! Gah! I wish I had my RV already - I would come and help you get it finished!!!! Take your time, don't push.... it will get done and be a lovely space for you to craft and relax! Hugs from California.

[@NancyLynn]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer Thanks again Norrine....I meant it when I said, 'it was all because of you'.

[@ryderyp]

I love it when you giggle 🤭

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

😆😂😄

[@dawsie]

Don’t do away with your software you can get a external disc reader this is something I ended up doing so I could still use my older software 😹😹 like your setup I have so many hobbies I have been making my own draws and cabinets as I was not able to find what I liked 😹😹 just as well,I’m handy at woodworking as well 😹😹 Yep I love keeping boxes that fold out so I can duplicate it 😹😹😹😹 Thank you for sharing 😻😻

[@juliekoester7776]

I love the two cookie sheets clipped together to keep projects you’re working on! I also like the file folder in a zip lock bag so you can file it and it stands upright and doesn’t drop to the bottom of the box in jumbled mess! Your magazine holders flipped where the tall edge is facing out is a really good idea too! This has been a really phenomenal video thank you!!!!🙏 🥰

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay!!!!

[@staceywatts1862]

I'm sooooooooo excited!!!! Just when I think I've seen every storage hint, I see something new!!!! I'm literally about two seconds from racing to get cookie sheets and binder clips!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'm so glad!

[@spir5102]

Stacey Watts, that's how I felt when I saw that idea! I have a craft room but I like to work in the living room in front of my TV. So I need portable storage units for each craft that I work on. That looks like a great idea.

[@judydyson4763]

Those industrial baking sheets that have higher sides are great for bulkier crafts.

[@susandickerson2663]

So glad to see you keep gift boxes as templates. Thought I was the only one LOL!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I do! And I've used them too!!!!

[@melissacapsalors8560]

Using a tension rod for the ribbon, simply genius! I will also now be using plastic bags to hold assorted items that would otherwise either be achieved mess in a large box or a mix of small boxes that I would have to sort through regularly and constantly be changing to accommodate additions and subtractions. Thanks Norrine, love your tips!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Melissa! So glad you liked it!!!!

[@number1nanaof2]

Wait until you see her video using vinyl gutters. Genius! 🥰👍🏻

[@stamps4fungin]

I am lucky enough to have been able to get large zip lock baggies through work (retired now, size 9 x 12" I think). They come in soooo handy to all of 1 kind in a drawer, like rhinestones or beads.

[@stamps4fungin]

I'd love to see what you use glitter for. I've donated a ton, as I use mostly glitter glue now. I kept black, snow white, transparent and pink glitter only.

[@beckybanta126]

Cookie sheets for projects to complete! Who knew? U R brilliant!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Becky! :D

[@dawns1017]

My favorite was how you broke down those miscellaneous objects and stored them. I have a catch all box for the new items I buy, and it is now full, and I do not have specific places for these small items. I'm going to try to sort through my items today. Thank you

[@WhoTheWho]

Using the cut down file folders inside the plastic bag is amazing - to keep things together and findable and keep the bags upright. I will definitely be using this idea.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay! So glad I could help!

[@annbrookens945]

I found it so helpful to see you sort your bits and bobs and explain your reasoning as you went. Thank you!

[@phyllis7539]

OMG. YOUR SCRAPBOOK HOLDER IS THE BEST TIP FOR HOLDING CARD STOCK

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay! I love it - it works so well for me. :)

[@tammyporter2917]

I am so excited to see this video. I am a pack rat and I am trying to get my craft room organized. Thanks a billion.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You can do it!

[@Cherylsgirls]

I’m so much like you. I love having everything organized! The one 'take away' tip of today’s video for me, is the cut out file folder to keep the ziploc bags upright. Love that tip! Thanks. 😃

[@helengibson8196]

I loved the way you boxed up your miscellaneous items. Great idea. My librarian head was very grateful that you alphabetised the contents. Also, I keep cute boxes and also cardboard boxes from chocolates to use as templates. :)

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Things being alphabetized just makes sense! LOL So glad I am not alone on the boxes for templates! Thanks for watching and commenting, Helen!

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

L O V E your scrapbook storage idea! I’m visual, this invigorates my scrapbook life! 💖🦩

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay! Thank you!

[@susanmeany9002]

I would love to see how you store your foamcore sheets. I've just started binge watching your channel, so you may have already shown that organization, but i just haven't happened upon it yet. Thanks in advance, Susan Meany Williams

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I've not shown that! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@asddsa28]

I have been watching your videos for about 2 week now. I wanted to say thank you! I have a small craft space just a corner of my room and it was not working for me. I have de-stashed a lot of things I would never use. Cleaned storage that I had that I was not using. I'm in the process of reorganizing and Im loving my space more and more every day. I love your ideas, they have been helping me a lot thank you so much!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That makes me so happy to hear!!!!! Please keep me posted on how the rest of your space goes!!!!!

[@DesignByRo]

Love the pans with binder clip trays! And the file folder with ziplock? Ingenious!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@specialk8927]

That’s very decorative to have them turn the other way with a handle

[@cindioliver1215]

I love the ziplock bag/file folder idea because I am very visual and need to have my supplies easy to see accessible . As for my Cricut vinyl scraps, I bought a 12x12 photo album from Savers for $2 and slide my scraps inside the see-thru pocket sleeves (where you typically would put your photos). I have it color coded on each page. I store the book on a shelf and pull it out first before I use a fresh new big piece of vinyl.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Great idea, Cindi!

[@pamhowe5388]

Thank you. I thought I was the only one who has a Miscellaneous Box! ☺ I love your idea about clipping cookie trays for projects in progress & labeling on the side with a dry erase marker. Pure genius! I always get so inspired by your wonderful ideas.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you so much!

[@DesignByRo]

Love, love, love the baking pans! Started using it immediately!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

It's helped me! Glad it's working for you too!

[@judydyson4763]

That's a favorite of mine also.

[@karenhardy6393]

I think I could listen to you talk forever. LOL, very calm and no "uh", "um" craziness. Haha, thanks so much for all of these great tips! I was on a search for organization videos and yours was the first one I found, so no need for more searching. :) Thanks!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Oh.... go back and watch my early videos! They drive ME crazy! Nerves caused me to say, "so" and "um" WAY too much. LOL

[@KyLinda]

YOUR cookie sheet project saver idea is GENIUS!! I'm so excited about the glitter storage too! thank you!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome!

[@tonyaharris7096]

Brilliant. I love the salt and pepper shaker idea. 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you.

[@chronischgeheilt]

Haha I always thought I am the only crazy person keeping boxes as templates lol

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay!!! We're not alone!

[@MeganMcCar]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer :-P

[@chercharliescrafts736]

I love the salt pepper idea!!! Love the small ribbon extensions rod idea... simply great, I’m getting one!!!!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

WOO HOO!

[@galememeeof6688]

I have a lot of odds and ends of crafter supplies, quilting and sewing supplies, clay, paint, and templates. Also tons of fabric, batting, thread, art supplies and adult coloring books. This was so helpful. I have different sizes and types of storage boxes, etc. but they are all different colors and sizes, made from plastic, cardboard, etc. If I color them all the same or coordinating colors and put the same type of labels on them I can turn all my book shelves into my craft storage. Once I do that maybe I'll get around to doing something with all my crafting supplies and fabric in time for Christmas. Thanks so much for this organizing video. I think you might have given me the gumption to actually get started.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay!!!!!! I'd love to help with more suggestions! Keep me posted!

[@linedancergal]

I'm watching this video a year late (better than never right?) So I want to know did it really help or did life get in the way?

[@shirleykathan-sayess5764]

The salt and pepper containers for glitter is brilliant! I always love the tips I get from you. ❤️ Shirley

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Glad you like them! I just used it yesterday - I still think they work great!

[@priscillafrye2951]

I wanted to comment right away, at the beginning of the video, that your sound quality has ALWAYS been good and I know what I'm talking about, my son is a content creator. The people who record videos using the equivalent of a speakerphone and or in a super echo-ey room make me crazy!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you!!!! The last few sounded like I was in a moving can - and I can't figure out why!!!!! I really appreciate your feedback. :)

[@lynda1037]

I love that you showed how to sort, organize and store the Miscenalleous box. I am now subscribed! Hope you enjoy your new toy, Domino!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@pamcordial2459]

I loved the misc.box/ bags inside idea! Definitely a neat way to store odds and ends and they are hidden from view inside, and easy to access! Thanks so much for sharing all your organizing tips!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

It's such a time saver!!!! I'm glad you like them!

[@aposunshine]

Thank you! I'm really hoping to tackle my craft\scrapbooking space this summer. I'm definitely a horder when it comes to this stuff and it is in desperate need of being organized. There are times that I put off projects because of the chaos! I also tend to buy items again because I didn't realize I still have some. I love to organize, yet sometimes I just get too overwhelmed. You gave me some great ideas to get me started.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Wonderful! Keep me posted!

[@laurasimpson2870]

That file folder in the bag trick is going to help so much with my smalls. Great idea thanks!❤️🇨🇦

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kathleenwestfall5140]

Love the idea of putting things in zip lock bags with the file folder to help make them stand up. Also, I found out that the name of the plant I sent you is Mother of Thousands OR Mother of Millions........ I will still call it The Pregnant Plant as my friend who gave it to me had named it 👍. Hugs & blessings from Texas 💖

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I like your name better too! It's doing really well! I have lots of new little leaves on it.

[@chercharliescrafts736]

Oh my God! Now I know why you have a job as an organizer! I’m embarrassed now of my little crafting closet LOL! That is absolutely awesome and I love that type of blue it’s gorgeous I don’t know how you could do something like this on a budget but I love it!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

NO embarrassment here!!! Did you SEE my garage series?? It's all opportunity! Those boxes are under $4!!!! But you could always re-purpose a box by painting or covering! I meant to say that in my video... drat! 😆

[@emiliehammerquist6372]

I loved the VERTICAL storage idea in a small plastic tote for easily seeing and accessing 12x12 or 8.5x11 paper. To dig through horizontal stacks is much harder, and I forget what's buried underneath. Thanks :)!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome!

[@altheamcnabb2829]

Those COOKIE SHEETS together are PERFECT for a half done PAINTING PROJECT on a small canvas. Itll keep all the stuff off it. BECAUSE EVERYTHING sticks to acrylic paint when its still wet or even not. Honestly it sort of makes me want to go out and get 2 of the largest cookie sheets I can find.

[@acarbino2548]

I loved your scrapbook paper container, I’m going to go buy one for all my scrapbook paper thank you so much for the idea I loved your video and you craft room is amazing

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome!

[@sherylgoins4855]

You are amazing! You have the best ideas. I love how you organize your papers by the colors including the scraps. And that “Small” container is such a great idea. Definitely need me one of those. I love how your containers match, not only by kind and color coordination, but with the handles and labels matching and evenly attached. Everything is so pretty. I could work there all day. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Sheryl!!!!

[@darlenehutchison802]

I love how you fast 😍 forward during your demos. Your art work is just darling on the intermissions.

[@kathiehoskins813]

Great ideas. I love the 2.5 gallon bags from dollar tree. When I do find them I usually buy 3-4 boxes because they are one item that isn’t always on the shelf.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I do too!!!!!! They are just so great for so many things!!!!!

[@andreaedginwynn9171]

My head is a mystery miscellaneous box, but not as organized. I love the smalls jars, but in my head I kept thinking, "you're killing me Smalls ", which made me giggle a little. I love starting my day with one of your videos. They set a calm, pleasant and hopeful tone for my day. Thank you! In fact, this video gave me the boost I needed to get some much needed organizing done after my recent move from upstairs to downstairs. More overall space, but 1/8 the closet space.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

😆😂😄 Glad I could make you laugh AND give you a boost! I love that!

[@lindasonnenberg3704]

Long post, I hope you don't mind. I love that you organize instead of getting rid of everything! A few years ago, I moved and was guilted into getting rid of the majority of my crafting supplies and all of my fabric because I wasn't actively crafting at that time. It was supposed to be a freeing experience and bring me joy but instead it left me devastated. Now that I have returned to crafting, I can't buy or even find most of the things I gave away. Most of today's fabrics are poor quality and everything else is cheaply made in China. Yard sales and second hand stores are great, but I never seem to find the treasures that others do. When I sit down to craft these days, I am fighting back tears most of the time because I want my things back. So, crafting has become more sad than fun. I get overwhelmed and give up because I don't have what I need for my projects. I know that I sound like a sad sack and probably a hoarder (lol). But truthfully, I used to be organized even tho I had a lot of stuff. I guess my point is...not everyone is happy when they get rid of stuff. Thank you so much for showing these great organizing tips instead of just getting rid of everything!!! I think organizing is key. I sooo wish that I had found you before I ever read that "book" and gave my hobby away!!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'm so sorry that was your experience. Even when I am working with clients - I don't push them to get rid of things. If they want to downsize, I help them find new homes where things will be loved. The only time I push to purge is when someone hires me to help them fit everything into an area - and they simply have too much. I will Tetris every square inch though, to help them keep their items. I hope you are able to find joy in crafting again soon. 💙

[@mariamcphail]

"not everyone is happy when they get rid of stuff" Thank you for saying that. Some people just don't seem to want to understand that we are all not the same and the same things don't necessarily make us happy. As I've told a few people in my life 'I like my stuff and I don't want to get rid of it because you don't think I need it'.

[@lynvoyager5976]

Yep understand completely. We moved recently and the same thing happened to me. Now I keep seeing projects being done and think to myself, I used to have that or those things but got rid of them. So sad and even now the room I want as my craft room has to also have a bed, just in case, and the spare fridge. As you can imagine it limits what space is available. Hubby has even asked why I'm not crafting and all I can say is no space, no inspiration. I got up the courage to ask for a she shed and was shot down so now I'm trying to get him to agree to buying a sofa bed for the living area so we have a 'Just in case' bed. Wish me luck.

[@dianahaines4907]

You could follow Freecycle and other posts on the internet where people are getting rid of things. I got a lot of things I never thought of using in my crafting when I did that and it was fun and I passed what I could not use to others. I also go to Goodwill and other secondhand stores and found things and I also found a store called "Tuesday Morning" that is a second or third sale store and they have wonderful craft things that cost a lot less than what is in the big stores. It is all new but it is like a third market.

[@spir5102]

Linda's Sonnenberg, I can relate to what you said. I tend to be somewhat of a hoarder myself, but mainly I keep switching to different crafts instead of just sticking with one. But that is where I get a lot of joy. And it is a challenge when you have so many things to keep them organized. And you're right, if something gives you Joy never give it away or get rid of it. My son recently moved in with me until he goes to school, and I considered getting rid of some of my stuff to make room for his. But I have a lot of scrap pieces of wood and woodworking equipment, and I decided I can't let it go! And that's okay. I love all my crafts and sometimes it gets out of hand, so this video and your comment were very helpful. Best wishes and craft on!

[@JessacaRedd]

Ok game changers for me, paper scrap organizing,cookie sheets, salt n pepper, I actually love all the ideas but these 3 omg will help me in so many ways. Salt n pepper for embossing powders. Thanks again for the fabulous ideas.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay! So glad I could help!

[@emmkaa2099]

This is the second time I've seen this session and I just learned ssooo much more!! I remembered the gallon bags in t bgg e box, but I guess I needed to re-remember it 😁 . TYFS again. MK❤☀️🌵

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome!

[@vayes7958]

Hi lady It was great and inspiring to rewatch this video

[@robertadunn1572]

Great video!! I have a large metal desk that was being thrown away at my hubby's work so he brought it home and I cleaned it up and I had old wall border wallpaper and I decorated it and it covered up any scratches, and I use it all the time,The desk drawers are deep and long so I use one side for all my thin ribbons and I can categorize all my colors and the other drawer I have my scrapbooking stuff for the book I am working on for my son it has so much space I can keep all the pictures and keepsakes in one place. That desk was a God sent. My hubby found me an old(very old) handmade cabinet that someone was giving away and I use it for my bigger ribbons and wreath forms . I use those tubes that ,those small mesh ribbons come on for scraps of small ribbon just tape them on,or use them to store my long straight floral wires and can category them by size ,just glue them to a board standing up and place all the different gage wire in each one,those tubes are usually pretty sturdy. Or I cover Pringles canisters with pretty paper and use those for floral wires to. Sorry I wrote a book! LOL! Hugs from Lancaster, Pa.😘

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Roberta Dunn - those are GREAT ideas! And I always love hearing about others getting free things and putting them to good use! It just makes me happy.

[@gigijordan6888]

I love your strategy for storing paper scraps. I have so much scrap paper I couldn't figure out what to do with it--now I have a plan! One of the most useful things I found for my craft supplies is a label maker. I have tried several styles but I find the Brother the best for me. it is like a mini typewriter--It is easy to use and although a bit pricey, I have found the investment was worth while. I ues it constantly.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I have the Brother label maker too. I actually wore out my first one!!! (Used it for all of my clients - so, used DAILY 4+ years) They are amazing!

[@lalagamma4452]

Pretty ideas, I plan to use some of these after we move. I have a couple containers that were intended to hold fishing supplies so they have little removable parts. These are great for beading projects, small things like glues or the small things I make and use in junk journaling. They stack well like the baking pans. I put paper packs or scraps into the 2 & 1/2 gal zip bags, then clip them to plastic skirt or pants hangers. They fit nicely into a spare room closet or hung from a tension rod. TFS ❣️🌻💚🦋💜🐞

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Those sound amazing!

[@cindyloomis9096]

Thank you for all the marvelous ideas. I have two craft rooms.. both disasters. Please don't judge I was ill. I am now much better and plan to tackle these rooms a couple of hours a day. (Retired) I will look through your play lists to see what other ideas you may have. I have to rangle my yarn supply, fabrics, paints, and misc items.. thanks

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'd NEVER judge!!!! You take it slow, and don't push yourself! Consider me your personal cheerleader and giver of suggestions if you need them! 💜

[@cindyloomis9096]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer Thank you for your support. You are a dear 🌹.I am driven to take care of it. I mostly crochet, scrap blankets and baby clothes. Right now my yarn is all over the place 😵‍💫🫨.. LOL and I don't know what I have. Right now I take a small skein of yarn and roll it into a ball and wrap it with a rubberband. Toss it into a box. When the box is full I make a scrap blanket and sell them BTW. I know the rule "something out to bring something in" love all your ideas!!! Very helpful 🥰. I am motivated!!

[@darthadewoody3844]

Thank you for all your hard work on organization. I liked your misc. Box hope to get more organized. I live with family and don't have much room to store things so mostly all In my bedroom, limited space in the garage. So I need your help by listening to your videos. Thanks for your time.🙏🏻✝️🥰

[@gptable]

Your craft area looks so refreshing! I'm always inspired when I see your craft videos. I'm going to try your ideas for my miscellaneous box 😊

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay! Let me know how it goes. :)

[@gptable]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer One year later, it's working perfectly!🥰

[@janetkraus3086]

I had a lot of page protectors that were just sitting around with no purpose. I have all my card stock in them now. Thanks for the idea!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janjones4772]

I just love your ideas, I don’t anything about making cards, I’ve received a couple of them, they were Adorable. The friend moved and surprised me with a Christmas card,I just cried it was beautiful, and I missed Seeing her around at the Sr Center. Last time I spoke to her she was making a book for her granddaughter. Any way I was gonna say have several miscellaneous boxes, don’t know what’s in them. I start looking and I find something I needed months ago, then I get mad , at me and I start arguing with myself one of These days I’ll do something right, gonna keep watching your channel, and some day I’ll be proud . You’ll Be first to hear about it. I just bought seven clear tubs, thinking at least I could see what’s in them, but I do Love your ideas, I use to paint , so I have tons of books, ceramics,wood items, canvas . I’m a little disabled Now so can’t set to long, my legs don’t do so well, but I love crafts and painting, I just can’t get rid of anything Thank you for sharing with us we love you and of course, all those wonderful ideas,👍👍💕💕😊😊

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Where do you live, Jan??

[@christinetuhong7140]

Hi, YOU ARE GE-NIOUS 💪 I love the last tip for storing my own messy misc things.... Because sometimes it is not worth using one specific container for each kind of items, if it makes sens, and gathering them in bags in one big box IS THE SOLUTION 😂 Thank you thank you so much for sharing your organisation tips... My little craft room is gonna be transformed 👍👍👍 A french ( sometimes messy) crafter.

[@peteandkathyanderson7378]

Back in the day when we used lots of eyelets and brads I stored them in salt & pepper shakers. They work great for small things like that. I love that idea for glitter!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Great tip!

[@paulineconley9076]

Yes I do use boxes over and over. I still love everything I'm learning from you!!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you so much, Pauline! I am so happy to hear that. :)

[@lindaanderson7375]

Thank you for all the tips. I really like the bags labeled and put in the box. I'm a scrapbooker and card maker and trying to organize all my stuff! So often I spend more time trying to find supplies to use than actually crafting! Some great ideas and I may get to check out an IKEA store in another province when I go visit my son. We do not have one here. Can't wait!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You'll have to let me know hot it goes if you do go to Ikea!!!! 😊

[@maggieanderson3778]

My favorite was the zip lock bags. I do a LOT of rubber band bracelet making so I have more bands than I'd ever known I'd have. In fact the cellophone bags that the bands come in don't stay closed after I start using them. So I have small snack size bags and I took my label maker and wrote the color on the tape and put it on the outside of the bag. Makes my looking for a certain color a lot easier. Then I put the colors in two different storage cubes. One has the re/orange/yellow colors and the other has the green/blue/purple. Love your channel.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Sounds like a great system!

[@janr4726]

For the ribbon shelf, I use tension-type curtain rods to set the rolls on. Where you have one dowel, instead you can have two rows of ribbon. Set the first row on the shelf and hang the tension cafe curtain rod above that in the same shelf space, thus doubling what you can store in the same space.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Fantastic!

[@elizabethtuller4743]

First you were up really early your time to put this video up. Second will definitely be using the 12x12 page protectors for my scrap paper will work great in my 12x12 paper drawers. Also I'm going to have to check out the storage bags at dollar tree I saw on another you tube channel where they used the plastic storage bags too. So I got a couple of ideas from you in this video, the scrap paper and the misc box. Thanks can't wait to get to work. 😁

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay!!!! Let me know how it goes!

[@deannamullins4080]

Thank you so much for sharing these ideas. I’m trying to organize my craft room and my supplies and it’s been so overwhelming! I loved these ideas and think they will be very helpful... my mind is already racing and I can’t wait to get started! As always, I absolutely loved your video. You are a bright ray of sunshine and I adore you.😊

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Deanna!

[@ninacox6865]

I love the mystery miscellaneous box. Sometimes I think that is my whole life. Lol

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That's hilarious.... and hits very close to home! LOL

[@joycegrote6345]

Joy Bernhardt

[@judydyson6910]

My favorite tip is putting a file folder into a clear bag so they will stand up in my file drawer

[@lynanmeredith8176]

Love the glitter storage as well as the scrapbook paper tub! Totally stealing these as I am reorganizing and moving to my new craft shed 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

How exciting!!!!! Let me know how it goes!

[@colettedoss4563]

This was wonderful! So many of us have a lot of small misc. items that get lost and crazy in random places. You gave us great ideas for organizing what is initially a lot of clutter.

[@auntiesash]

Just found your channel but it's perfect timing! I love the way you are using the magazine holders for not-even-magazine-shaped things. Also, genius to put a file folder in the ziploc to keep those bags in order. That would also protect any instructions or notes to myself (like, what the heck project was THIS?) from getting munched up in the box.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks! And welcome to the group, Auntiesash!!!

[@user-vb2ln2ux4r]

I liked a ton of your ideas. Some of them I have already previously incorporated but you have made them even simpler (I have used hanging file folders for my scrap paper etc.) I'm going to purge because I see I have a bunch of stuff I haven't looked at for a long while and you gave me permission to say goodbye. Truly, we crafter's are more alike than different. On a side note. I like your voice and how you present. I know we can't do anything about those physical qualities but you have a calm way about how you present. Thank you for the time you give up to help others (including myself).

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you so much, J! What a sweet comment. Happy New Year!

[@donnah7264]

I store my scraps in the ten plastic draws (Rolling Storage Utility Cart) Each draw is labeled by color. Then I have my scraps cut into the sizes I use most. 8X8 - 6X6 - 6X4 -6X1 - 5X7 - 5X5 - 4X4 and 4X2. It took me years to find a system that worked for me. Thanks for your ideas that make me look around to see if I need to change things.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That is awesome!!!!! A system that works for YOU... is a perfect system. :)

[@Laura-zw2kn]

We sure are kindred spirits when it comes to saving used box templates! I always thought I was the only one who did that, lol 😂. I love the ziplock bag organization for your misc. box and I already use your scrap card stock system and it works fabulously. Thanks for all the great tips!💗

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'm so glad the scrapbook system is working for you! That makes me really happy to hear. xoxox