HOW to start ORGANIZING - In 3 easy steps!

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[@vayes7958]

Taking pictures is a great idea... ..

[@thevictorianedge5465]

I just wrote my first list! (I once upon a time was a huge list maker) i have categorized the green yellow and pink lists. Now... I'm going to take pictures like you are suggesting!!! Fortunately my husband who works over the road is HOME and willing to help me... Thank you Jesus. And thank you too for helping me get started!!!!!!! I'm going to continue watching your videos and I will update!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That is awesome! Keep me posted!!!!

[@alexalessllc.7745]

I learned this method ages ago when I worked in Facilities Maintenance. It really helped when my kids wanted to decorate their rooms. They would make changes and then beg for the digital camera to see if it was "Picture Worthy". If it looks good in a "Picture" it looks good. Yeah we love Pinterest! What was really funny is when my husband wanted to know why the kids kept snapping pictures of their rooms. I showed him a picture of our living room and he hated it so much we changed it the very next weekend. Amazing!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That is too funny!!! I love it when our partners get on board!

[@astralsuchi]

So true. Since there is no photographic evidence, the dismay is much more than the sense of accomplishment :)

[@sabineenibas6051]

You're such a lovely person and you have such a pleasant manner. I'm a working mother of three boys in the age of 16, 14 and 8 years. My problem is to find a beginning to start declutter and often I feel overwhelmed, but you have so many helpfull tips. All the best from Germany!

[@scmommy4539]

This is the best idea! It might also help w/deciding types of bins you may or may not need. I also love how gentle & compassionate you encourage all of us to be w/ourselves & others when organizing. It is so easy to forget that part & it is so important. You are always so pleasant. Thank you! Hugs

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you!!!! Hugs to you too ❤️

[@sherrithompson6950]

Just found your channel and subscribed. My Dad passed away two years ago and I'm stuck. Everything has been piling up since he's been gone and I get extremely uncomfortable whenever I start thinking about clearing things up. Then I'll have a weekend where I get one area done, but the rest just seems like such an overwhelming and undoable mess. I'm hoping as I watch your videos, I'll be able to start getting over my fears and getting back to normal! Thanks for what you're doing!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's very difficult. For you, setting that timer will be the BEST help. Making so many painful decisions is exhausting! If you have anyone who can lovingly help... don't be afraid to ask. I've found people actually LOVE getting to helping others. But choose someone who will support you

[@PKEDRM]

I am binge listening while I sew! Your voice helps me to relax and destress - and I definitely need that as I work on doll clothes for my childhood favorites. Smaller isn't always easier, as I know from having made all my own clothes as a plus plus woman before I lost a lot of weight. Thanks for your inspiration in all things! Love you Norrine🥰

[@dianaredflowers7928]

I love your “necklace,” it is very unique and dainty. I have never seen anything like that, SO PRETTY!!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks! I found it at an antique store :)

[@Blondie2.0]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer it's very beautiful I thought it was a tattoo can you recreate that necklace and sell it?

[@sheilacarter4741]

You are absolutely correct when you say that sometimes you don't see the mess until it shows up in a picture. A lot of times I will take a picture of my puppy and it is so cute that I want to send it to everyone but then I'll look at it when I get ready to send it and I think all my gosh I don't want to send it with all that junk my background or stuff on that table that I didn't clean off so you are correct take a picture!! And as for storage area in the kitchen in my apartment that is a joke. It is so small but I have to keep my canned food in the refrigerator and keep my dishes in the dishwasher lol

[@roxannerichard9895]

Wow..thank you for this video! I saw TONS of tips and tricks for organizing but NONE on how to get started! Thank you..I’m starting my organizing adventure 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤗

[@karenwalker1255]

New here to your channel. I greatly appreciate these 3 steps as a precursor to doing the hard work and watching the progress saved in photos. You mention in this video that as of the time of filming you were up to 500 subscribers and now look at your progress!! 1.2K !! That's amazing!! 💗💗💗

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'm am in awe of the lovely support I've gotten. And I really enjoy getting to chat with people like you in the comments! It's the best! This weekend marks my 4th year, and 250th video! I'm going to do a premier/live feed on Saturday, so I can chat as it airs. Hope I get to see you there!

[@karenwalker1255]

I'm looking forward to it!!

[@roberts1398]

I really like this taking a photograph idea. When you’re talking about not seeing stuff in a room, I call that things becoming “Wallpaper.” They are there, but you don’t even see them. The photo is a great idea about how to conquer that. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You're so welcome!

[@kellialexander2408]

Very beneficial tip

[@yvettealba7431]

What a great idea, thank you!

[@nomie2006]

I love your suggestions! I'm so glad I found you for all the encouragement you give us for when we're out of energy, both emotional and physical. 😘💓

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you ♥

[@andreaedginwynn9171]

You Miss, are nothing less than a GENIUS!!!!

[@Blondie2.0]

Great... idea concrete things you can do...

[@karenwalker1255]

Watched this again because I love this idea and needed to embed it into my brain before starting. 💗💗💗💗💗

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Consider me your personal cheerleader and giver of suggestions! 💜

[@loridelorenzo4393]

Oh Ty Ty I’m disabled (MS). This really helps me. I will do this for sure

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

So glad I could help

[@reneelarner4315]

That is very true. I love all the tips. I get so overwhelmed and want it done. But, I'm not sure how. Thank you!! I love the tips!

[@divisiondgovernor9640]

I instantly took a couple of pictures! in an area where I have been stalled. ok thanks!

[@raquelavila8923]

🙋🏼‍♀️Hi newbie here & so glad I came across your channel..Love your name & all your ideas..very helpful 😍🌹💜🌹💜😘

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Hi, Tinkering ladyBug! Welcome to the group!

[@number1nanaof2]

Take a photo...interesting concept. Have you ever walked into a room you know you want to work on but you stop and look and.... turn around and leave. Such a feeling of being overwhelmed... I am a saver...I blame my mom...I need someone to blame.. : ) She would send me off to camp and tackle my room. I'd come home and find favorite things gone...terrible feeling. That's probably why I didn't do that to my girls. I will try again...I do need to declutter. What can I live without??? Thank you for your inspiration.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

GASP! My Mom used to do the same thing to me!!!!! And, yes. I walk into rooms and leave feeling overwhelmed all of the time with my own things! Hope my tips give you the strength to just do a little at a time. Keep me posted on your progress! xoxox

[@wendywilson1736]

So sorry that happened to you. That seems rather extreme.Kids should have a say in what to keep, what to purge. I can understand not wanting to do it to your.own children. Yes, let them enjoy camp, then let them work on their rooms, with help if needed, but they deserve to have a voice and choices. It is their stuff, after all.

[@EuphemiaGrubb]

@@wendywilson1736 Well said! In so many walks of life, children are ignored.

[@nancylivingston2778]

Thank you for a new idea on organizing by taking a picture!!! Love how you did yours behind you to make it all fit!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@kemJ]

I love this! Especially the tip with taking before and after photos! I’m one of those who _always_ feel that I haven’t accomplished anything, even if I’ve binned 5 trash bags or sorted through 4 boxes of stuff. Thank You so much for this(and every other tip You bring!) Hugs from Sweden 🤗

[@cynthiaa7030]

I never heard of taking a picture in *planning* to organize. I have seen so many- take before and after pictures to see the difference, but I really like this idea. Taking the picture to create a "plan of attack" for the room. Thank you! Love watching your videos!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Cynthia!!!

[@crochetloco1159]

ThankU so much for this Video. I'm at the Beginning & everything is Chaotic. And I'm not sure where to start. ThankU for the "TAKE A PICTURE IDEA" that's a Wonderful Idea. God Bless You. Keep those Videos coming!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks!!! :)

[@annlaforet2715]

I remember taking photos of my Barbie room. A co worker stopped in so I showed her my room & she said "wow so much pink" when she was looking in there. Then later I looked at the photos & said wow I see it now. lol. It was the same thing when I looked at a photo of my room I am working on. Right now it is way worse as I have boxes & stuff pulled out & spread in here but I have got rid of cards & some other papers & some puzzles so far. Lots more to go threw . Thanks again for all your great tips.

[@jac4YouTube]

I absolutely love this idea thanks for the tip

[@vayes7958]

Hi Lady..... Great idea about taking pictures..ty❤️

[@rachelburgener819]

Ohhhh I love this idea😀 thank you so much❤️😀

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

So glad!

[@cobwebafternoon3737]

I never thought to take a picture and look at it like that. Thank you! ❤

[@kimsargent5025]

Love the photograph idea! It’s just what I needed to get myself started and it’s true. Allows me to see things the way others do. I’m visual and never gave this any thought before. Thank you!

[@Sadie37]

I just found your videos! 👏 I’m loving them thank you!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you for finding them!!!!

[@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607]

Brilliant.thanks for sharing . That neckless is beautiful on you plus the colour of your top suits you .💛

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks :) I am growing into red. LOL I used to think I couldn't pull it off.

[@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607]

The Crafty Organizer you definitely did . Please do wear it especially that shade . I’m not an expert but it does suit you ...funny I’ve known other people that have said they can’t wear red and then they wear it and it really suits them . I guess it’s got to be the right shade ..particularly of red . 😉❤️

[@TM15HAKRN]

Watching such video Easier than doing oneself All the work... Let the clutter be.... 😢😋

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

BEAUTIFUL necklace!

[@peggychenoweth9800]

These are wonderful ideas…I had never considered doing things that way before, and this sounds so empowering! Thank you, Norrine!

[@sulagnapanda3332]

Great idea!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks!

[@Rachelssummer]

HI I just found your channel and let me tell you I love it!!! Thank you for great tips how to organize. I been a scrapbooker for some time now. My biggest problem is I leave with my family in a apartment. I never have a designated area for me to do my crafting because there is no space can you PLEASE do a video on how to make a area for crafting when there is no space in a apartment. If you any ideas or suggestions that will help that would be great. I love crafting but for me to set up takes so much time that sometimes it discourages me. So any suggestions will be helpful. Your channel is great because you make declutter and organizing simple where one can follow without spending a lot of money. Thank you for sharing you are awesome!!!!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yes!!! See if this gives you any inspiration: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJmTf3lmeb-bpNk

[@peggykendrick8760]

Thank you for sharing! Great Idea!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks for watching!

[@sheilawilmeth3320]

You are AWESOME!!!! Love the idea of pictures. Thank you.

[@oatssettle846]

Wow! Watched an old one, great tips! Funny how you're almost up to 500 subscribers!!! And now you have a silver play button❣🙂🏆🏆🙌❤ Congratulations❣❣❣🎉🎉🎉🏆

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

And yet I remember how overwhelmingly excited I was to hit 500 subscribers! I’m very blessed 🥰

[@nildapennington3483]

Thank you you just inspire me to get up and doing my spice rack . And baking area ..right now..

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Wonderful! 💜🌺

[@nancydraper5825]

This was extremely helpful. I’m going to take photos. I have a LARGE crafting area and it needs ORGANIZING. Generally I’ve considered myself organized, but lately it’s out of control. Going to follow your suggestions and get started by taking photos (would never have thought of that as an aid in organizing). Thank you!

[@lisamaeklossner1224]

I like when you walk around you house and do projects

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I purged so much at the beginning of the year, I don't have any projects! LOL

[@oscodagram44]

Great ideas to get me started. I am committed to get going!

[@lisamedeiros7581]

Great tips! It is amazing the photo shows how bad the room looks 😆 i will do these tips, thank you so much, it can be so over whelming you just want to leave

[@mjosephinefonzo4536]

THAT'S MY EXACT PROBLEM. I WALK IN, I'M OVERWHELMED AND I LEAVE.

[@sherrinunya4079]

Your photo suggestion is on point! I must be the absolute reverse of an anorexic. Slowly gaining weight and never ONCE saw it in the mirror! Then I saw a picture of myself that my sister took on her (then new thing) digital camera. Eee, that's not me!!?? Yep, it took an immediate viewing on a digital camera to see what my eyes & ego had never noticed. You are new to me as I'm looking for some organizing ideas for my craft/bead/sewing room storage. Thank you so much for your wonderful ideas, and more thanks for your self honesty. 🙏🏼❤🎶🌎✌🏼

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'm so happy to have you here! Consider me your personal cheerleader and giver of suggestions! 💜

[@annbrowning]

This is such a good idea. Im going to try this. Im also going to try to get my husband to do this. He is a clutterbug.

[@nburke1063]

Huh, great idea!

[@terrilconner1115]

Love the take a picture and the timer ideas. It is so true that every process takes time and in our fast pace world, we may not see our progress as going fast enough, however, the take a picture idea is so rewarding in the end, no matter how long that process took, especially when we get to see success!!! Thank you. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

It really works for me! xoxo

[@mrselbac]

I do that and make notes on the picture (with my galaxy Note pen) sometimes. I'll take a few pictures until I'm done with the project. Very helpful

[@sheilak4493]

This is such good advice!

[@Ninjamom4]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rpkent8884]

great idea, thx!

[@katedawes3338]

I just found your page and took my pictures and am gonna go step by step while I have the motivation!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You've got this!!!!

[@bonniecriscione-brown1225]

Thank you!!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You're welcome!

[@bonniewilson3443]

I just subscribed to your site I have been bingeing your video's all evening you really give some very good tips. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Bonnie!!!

[@MemeS-sb2cq]

Me to!

[@stamperssecret5379]

Hello from Dallas. Omg! Is that a tattoo? It’s incredible!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Tee hee. No. It's a necklace. I am terrified of needles!!!!

[@peggyjohnston8997]

Love your videos!

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

Great idea. 🎉

[@susanvaughn7491]

We are moving then we will move again in 1-2 years. So I can use all the ideas.

[@darlenesye1609]

You know what? Sometimes I look at my 'systems and 'processes' to try to figure out where I'm failing. Your step 2 is one of them. I Have Been taking pictures. So I'm going to give your 3 steps a try and pray I do better. I'll be back to report.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yes! Let me know!

[@NikkiSixxIsMyGod]

I wish I would have taken a pic of my pantry before I started using my baskets...they help so much (deep pantry) and look so nice. Once it's done, I will take a pic and send to you. My baskets are from Dollarama (Canadian dollar store, prices are $1 - $4) as the Dollar Tree stores are further away from me and I don't get to them very often. If I took a pic of what I have done tonight it would not inspire or motivate though...I just made a bigger mess from the appearance of things...but it's due to trying to go through bins/boxes and purge/organize. Good idea for some things, but not all. 😉🌹💖

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

It ALWAYS looks worse, before it looks better! Pick and choose what I say based on what works for YOU! I'm here to cheer you on - and give advise if you get stuck. :)

[@NikkiSixxIsMyGod]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer Thank you. Just love your videos, they really do help. I'm still in a bit of "extra" pain today...overdid it last night, but hope to get back at later today. Found some mugs I forgot I had...brought 2 up to wash and put in cabinet to use...the others are Disney that I will display once I finally refinish a China cabinet. 😁

[@terrypoff2651]

I love your advice. I so wish you could help me!!

[@victoriabell2447]

Never thought to take pictures as I go. I have one room so unsettling that I don’t set a timer, I dash in take 3 items to trash and run out. It’s progress till I can reach a manageable part. I like to save boxes and containers to organize with in closets and drawers. They are a hard to manage in a organization way. Every time I organize a small space ( and there have been many lately), I don’t have to purchase anything. Collection of store bought organizers is large. Finally broke my habit. I cover boxes with contact paper if I’m using a cardboard box so it’s pretty.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Victoria - I couldn't agree more!!!! Organizing doesn't need to cost a dime... just needs to provide a home for our things. Thanks for all of the great comments!

[@carollee6554]

AWESOME tips for sure and I have to ask where did you get that necklace, I LOVE IT along with your videos, of course....lol

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I got it from a 2nd hand store!!! I love it too! :)

[@sandragallagher2408]

I really like the picture idea 💡 I have a craft room I haven’t begun to tackle yet but it’s always on my mind I just don’t no where to start . I did read an article that said to start in a corner and work your way out , I think I should make piles to organize as I go ! Does that sound feasible to you ?

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

What I love about this community is there is no right or wrong way... only the way that clicks with YOU! I share the tips that work for me and my clients. I, of course, like organizing into categories as you go.... so you have a complete picture of what you have. Keep me posted!!!! And let me know if you get stuck :D

[@susanvaughn7491]

I thinking maybe I can use part of the garage for crafts.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I LOVE my garage/craft/office space!

[@theresawaters2978]

I enjoyed your video

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay! Thank you, Theresa!

[@mmay4121]

I’m too ashamed to take a photo but I love the idea

[@karenpaige1186]

What's the best way to help someone (my sister) who knows she needs to, says she wants to, but doesn't seem to be able to get started?

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Don't push and don't judge.... let her know you are ready and willing to help when she is ready. Try to follow some of the tips I've suggested - example: start with a small area and just break things into categories. Then let HER make the decisions on what to let go of. Once she sees it's not so bad, she will hopefully be encouraged to continue. xoxoxxo

[@junelester8327]

I have a extra bedroom that I'm turning it to a craft room and I have no idea what or were to start..I'm starting from scratch furniture in it and if I put it somewhere I can't remember were I put it. Help me please.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That's where likes with likes helps so much... and labeling. You can send me some pictures at [e-mail] I'll see if I have any other suggestions. :)

[@falling4mE]

HELP!! PLEASE!! Im replacing carpets and painting. I need to move the contents of two bedrooms into an unused living room. KEEP in mind these twi bedrooms used to be my children's rooms growing up. Filled with random things kids keep and leave behind when they leave the nest. They moved. Came back. Then moved again. Each time leaving things behind. These things ill place in storage until my kids can get to them. All of this going into the living room. A living room that i have allowed ti be used as an overflow of things, stuff and junk. Did i mention i kind of overflowed into the kids space too 😖? Things need to be boxed, furniture needs to be moved into the living room. All 3 need decluttered and dealt with. I started boxing things from all three. Randomly because i didnt think the updates would take long. They wouldn't take long if i could get it all boxed up. IVE BECOME OVERWHELMED!! this project was too much for me the way that i handled it. Now i have random crap, boxes haphazardly filled in THREE rooms now. Random things EVERY WHERE still waiting to be boxed and I am stuck!! What do i do? My plan to box it all and move it into the living room isnt nearly as simple as i thought it would be. ° WHERE DO I BEGIN? again?! Dump the contents of boxes and ither random things in the middle of and start boxes over again. How to box it all up properly? Furniture. Moved out of rooms first? All in one corner? After the boxes? These 3 rooms look crazier now than they did before!! Thanks for your input! Storage containers! Im using the heavy resin containers with lids. Ive also used boxes. Boxes ive tried to keep all the same size for stacking purposes. I know ill need more containers how do i guesstimate how many more and what types ill need? I dont want to get started and run out when im in the swing of it all but i also dont have a ton of space for them to sit until they get used... Thanks

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

OH MY GOODNESS! You have such a huge job on your hands!!!!! Forgive me for asking, but who is helping you with all of this?!?!!? I moved this last July all on by myself, and wanted to cry every day of it! So, I know how overwhelmed you are feeling right now. For boxes, try to find a local Facebook marketplace, Craigslist, or other community posting group to get free boxes. This will help you save a ton of money and get you a larger quantity all at once. You are smart to try and keep them the same size/shape as much as possible. I'd set up a few boxes at a time, and label them very clearly for the person, room, or types of items. Then set a timer and see what box you can fill the most during a 20-minute show, or 5 songs, or a set timer (whichever you work with best). And then walk away for a quick break! Having to make so many constant decisions is exhausting! Doing this as one person is a monumental task - so be kind to yourself, and just keep doing as much as you can, but rest when you need to. I wish I had a more magical answer to make it easier. 💜

[@tracis.1691]

I wish we could add photos here! I can not even walk safely in my art room. There are boxes and bags stacked 5' high from my Mom packed with all different items in each box/bag. Where do I even begin after the photos?

[@aprilwvr]

4:09 Did you even watch the whole video?

[@fadedglory1045]

Where did you get the white shelves behind you?

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Basic white shelves - best price I could find was from Amazon! www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWJ1K7Q/?ref=idea_lv_dp_

[@rhondavanmeter5015]

I'm going to start taking pictures again. I stopped following the challenge even though I am still working!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You can do it! Can't wait to see them.

[@judythomas1797]

Do not watch videos that do not have CC (closed caption). This one does not.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I understand. You tube does not always allow CC, unless you pay for an outside service. I try as much as I can to convert. So sorry this one was missed.