Let's Organise Our Craftroom Supplies ⭐ Stop Feeling Overwhelmed ✅

[@Gothlite-i1l]

Loved seeing your craft room. I don't sell my junk journals either. Instead, I abandon them at Little Free Libraries around our town. Included is a very short explanation of what a junk journal is and a few ideas of how it can be used just so people know the journals are free for them to take.

[@nancypridham6556]

I love the idea of putting them in the little free library‘s. That was kind of like a lightbulb moment for me when I read that. I don’t have an Etsy store or other place that I sell and I have limited my self on making them because I didn’t know what to do with them, thanks so much

[@xdebjones]

That is so generous of you. Such a wonderful idea.

[@joiedefi]

That's absolutely amazing!!💜💜

[@killhannaah]

That is such a fun idea!!

[@Gothlite-i1l]

@@nancypridham6556 It tickles me that I've inspired you to give to LFL. It makes me happy, too, to think of a person getting something handmade for free and that look of amazement when they take a journal. I usually walk back along back the same path half an hour later and will see someone take my journal with a smile, sometimes a child who is handed the journal by an adult. I hope it leads to a love of writing, reading, and creating.

[@jacquelinelc2843]

I so value the honesty of this video…thank you for sharing your vulnerability Joie. Any of us who delve into creative pursuits, can relate. Personally, my supplies are in three separate rooms as I do not have a specific crafting space. We, your subscribers, reap the bounty of your creative genius. I refer to your videos on a regular and repetitive basis. 🙏🏻

[@joiedefi]

Wow, that's such a boost for me, I really appreciate that. Thanks Jacqueline!!🥰👍💜

[@marietepper724]

💚💙🖤 I love how you kept it real. I don't think you should worry about people judging because I am sure so many of us are in your same shoes. Those of us that have been crafting for years probably have an abundance of supplies. The struggle of organizing is real 😱. I also have hoards of scrapbook papers from when I used to scrapbook. I have gotten rid of so many and still have a ton. I love your idea of pulling out the pages that you like out of your paper pads! How brilliant! You have inspired me to do the same, and I will donate the rest. I also have an abundance of vintage books that I intent to use in my junk journals but can't bring myself to tear them apart. I do however use and tear apart dictionaries, bird books, atlases, hymnals, things like that. I avoid going to thrift stores anymore because I cannot fit anything else in my room! In my case I feel that the more I have, the harder it is to create because I am just too overwhelmed. Thank you Joie for putting this video out there. You are not alone!💚💙🖤

[@nancypridham6556]

Well said

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so so much!!!💜💜💜

[@zajournals]

To anyone setting up a craft space or reorganizing an existing one, what's most important is that your area is conducive to creativity. You're not going to be in the mood to create anything if you're not comfortable in that space. It's also important to know what you have and where it is, no matter how you organize. If your resources are forgotten or you don't know where something is, you're not likely to use it - no sense having something if it can't be used. Do the best you can with whatever budget you have. Where there's a will there's a way, and if you aren't going to use it, get rid of it - sell, donate, recycle, whatever. Having stuff isn't the point, using it is. 👍🙂

[@joiedefi]

Indeed!!!👍😁💜

[@lindamarshall8279]

Ooh Joie, I am SOOOOO pleased to have seen your ‘before’ look at your craft room. So brave if you! I have a similar space which has overwhelmed me for months! I recently spent 12 straight hours in there doing a resort and shuffle. I felt soooo much better after that. However, even that isn’t the end of the job! I am still trying to bring in supplies from a second room! Finding the best storage methods is a bit of a problem, so THANK YOU for your ideas. Bless you for sharing your life with us. 😀🤗😘

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome

[@laynesperkins9516]

I love your honesty and vulnerability! Makes me feel at home…like we two could sit down with a cup of tea and visit about our stashes! Thank you! ❤️

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome

[@neorachana5604]

I live in an apartment, so my living room has to be multifunctional. I tried being traditional as well, had a couch, for instance. I had stacks of boxes and totes everywhere, did gel printing on my couch. Things were clean and well sorted, but rummaging through the boxes to get supplies out was difficult due to my disabilities, mostly pain, fatigue and weakness. Realized it was almost worthless trying to have some traditional pieces as I seldom have people over and usually only one or two at a time. So the couch and TV stand were replaced with two 8 ft by 4 ft by 2 ft shelving units. It holds a ton and I am still sorting and arranging to make the best use of them. I've reclaimed my dining table for gel printing...or even eat at. I have my recliner, a rocker and a dining chair in my 'sitting area'. I'll probably get an upholstered side chair and put the dining chair back at the table. It's still a work in progress, but I try to do a bit more each day.

[@joiedefi]

Lots of great ideas! Mine is definitely a work in progress too 💜💜

[@helensalo9810]

I always enjoy seeing someone else’s craft stash/room. Seeing other’s stuff also sparks creativity in me, my mind starts spinning with ideas. So anytime you want to show us anything like this I’m there😊❤️

[@joiedefi]

Awesome!🥰

[@MJWINNER_Sketchbook999]

BINGO BINGO BINGO

[@sandracapps5543]

Hi, Joie. I hope you are having a good day. I am currently cutting a 1952 magazine apart for journal cards, pockets, tucks and tags. It had an article about 3 years old Prince Charles and what his life was like. I dearly loved getting to read that! My husband passed away last year. My daughter and son in law and 3 children moved in with me. We turned my garage into 2 bedrooms and a full bath for my mother(MY mom lived with me and my husband) and myself. I turned the house over to my daughter and her family. All I possess in the world is in my bedroom. And I am as happy as a clam. My bedroom is my craft room. I have an Ikea daybed to serve as bed and couch. I have a recliner opposite my bed. A 25 cubby IKEA KALLAX, a tv cabinet, a bookcase, 2 large cabinets, and a table top that was supposed to be attached to my Kallax make up my furnishings. I LOVE being in my room. It makes me happy.

[@monicacalvo1006]

Thank you for sharing! I feel crafters really have 3 hobbies. 1-We love buying craft supplies. 2-We love figuring out how to store our craft supplies. 3-We love using our craft supplies! 😁

[@joiedefi]

That is absolutely spot on!! You made me smile, it's so true!😁😁😁👍💜

[@hollisbernstein3320]

I like those rectangular plastic baskets you can get so many places--dollar store, grocery store, Walmart. They come in various sizes and you can keep papers or project elements in there loose so you can rummage around in them easily. But what is really good about them is they nest so you can stack them up and they don't take up as much room on your desk top. Another good bin option is dishpans. I started using those when my son was little to put his children's books in standing upright and you can flip through them. The key to any of these options is to use the same basket or bin so that they nest, fit inside each other. This also gives a 'neater' appearance to your area. Zip top bags are good for other uses--they're nice because you can see what's in them. In my books, I also have a foreign language section. One of my coolest books is a 1934 Chemical Engineers manual. It has all kinds of annotated figures, tables, trig problems, diagrams. It is over 2500 pages long--tissue thin pages like in a bible. Thank you Joie for your funny, gentle presentations.

[@joiedefi]

You're absolutely right about the nesting point for baskets. Great tips Hollis! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with us. I really appreciate it 🥰

[@betholmsted]

Thank you for being so honest. Please don't judge yourself too harshly. You obviously have a creative mind and lots to do! Don't be so hard on yourself. I am so glad you have shared your backstory with us. Thank you for sharing and giving good advice!

[@marilynndavid622]

I use ring binders with a4 plastic wallets for my digitals usually in each Maker. I cut some up ready to use and these are in individual bags in a basket. (I had kept them in their relevant wallets but the folder gets too full) Enjoyed this video plus yr others. Thank you. I did wonder what people did with their junk journals so I'm glad at 71yrs I've not got 50 years worth! I've only got the large one I started this year. I've got far too much stuff n seem to be sorting n tidying n watching videos, instead if crafting!? Very overwhelming. Thanks Joie. Xx

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so much for sharing this Marilyn.....I think we're all challenged really..🤭👍💜💜💜

[@jennieadamsMM]

Joie, I love this video❣️ You’re making great strides in organizing. It seems to be an ongoing process for me. The plastic sleeves are a wonderful idea to separate things. Thank you for sharing.p your ideas and strategies. You’re a shining star🌟✨🌟✨🤗💕🦋

[@joiedefi]

... and you are just wonderful giving me so much support. I truly appreciate it. Sending big hugs Jennie 💜💜💜

[@jennieadamsMM]

@@joiedefi 💖

[@gabrielleprettyman6528]

Ohhh Joie,wow...bless your beautiful heart...don't feel vulnerable,you might be surprised at how many are overwhelmed!some people are addicted to awful things,our addictions to journal supplies is harmless,the thrill of finding treasures,then crafting with them is just a must have!only today I went to a charity shop,and yes treasures came home...I have a rule that if I bring something home for crafting,another person item has to be donated...keep being wonderful you,and thank you for letting us peek into your life xx

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so much, I like your one in, one out rule!👍💜🥰

[@noreenlees8677]

Oh, how wonderful to come across a kindred spirit! It is a very fine line between collector and hoarder, especially when you are brought up with the 'make do and mend' mentality, but always remember, the best crafter in the world is the one who dies with the biggest stash! x

[@joiedefi]

Hehe, how true!!😁😁😁

[@Paperieloveliness]

Yep…you are my junk journal paper lover soul sister. This video is honest and real. Tips: similar to your art book pre made covers, maybe a series of scientific, botanical, floral, bird, or literature themed covers? Scrapbook papers can be used for other art projects like mixed media or torn and cut into pieces to create collage art. You could also bundle and sell some of your envelopes, pockets, pre made covers, etc. as “supplies” for journal makers who may not have access to the wonderful stash of goodie’s you have collected! And a big Hooray shout out to your wonderful partner who understands why this world of paper loveliness makes you so happy!💖🎨📚🙏🥰

[@emmkaa2099]

Here here!! Shout out to hubby!! 👏👏👏👏

[@joiedefi]

Absolutely!!!💪🥰

[@michellelmaher57]

I would never judge any artists collection of paper, books or room!! It's a fabulous video and visit!! Thank you!!💜

[@joiedefi]

Thank you too!!❤️❤️

[@lori88ish]

Joie the timing for seeing this video was so perfect for me. I have been working away on my craft room too over the last two weeks. I was at a standstill and wasn't creating anything so it was time. To start with I am lucky enough to have the spare room next to my craft room to catch some of the overflow. The only thing wrong with that is just like you said If you don't see it you don't use it. I so appreciate your honesty and vulnerability to share. I started sorting my scraps into twI also bought the tub from Michaels that has 16 smaller containers that fit in a see through suitcase of sorts, it was twenty five dollars here in Canada but it did help at least now I have one container with birds, or butterflies or flowers etc. I didnt like the suitcase and found another container that i can use so it makes it so much easier to see what I have.. All the digitals I have bought I have put into plastic sleeves according to who designed them so that I can give credit when I use them I have separated some to put into other sleeves such as background papers, collaged digitals and misc for all the ones I cannot remember I have two shelves in my crafting space that I use to put the books I use the most, like dictionary, Shakespeare, Edwardian lady and flower and bird books the rest are stacked in overflow. the biggest thing that helps me the book shelves and the plastic towers with drawers these you can usually pick ,up second hand. I am very technically challenged, I have a hard enough time trying to upload pictures for swaps and sharing those. It seems to be a hit or miss with me. I do hope some of my tips will help you I am enjoying being able to get my feet under my desk again LOL I was going on round two of sorting looking for something my sister had given me for Christmas.. I was sorting and rearranging drawers etc with no luck finally I decided to sit and play for a little bit and guess what I found when I went to decorate my piece. I watched when Arty maze did her makeover it was a big job and she spent alot on new containers to help. Sorry this is so long I could keep going but I think this is long enough LOL I hope I helped a little, Take Care Hugs and Smiles

[@joiedefi]

You definitely helped, and more than a little Lori! It seems many of us are on this organising and decluttering journey together 😁👍💜💜

[@sandikalin636]

Thank you for another great video, and yes please share more of these organizing videos. All of us have different ways to organize our stuff that works for us. And for me it’s a perpetual work in progress. I had to pack up ALL of my craft studio. We’re redoing hard wood floors,;painting and replacing trim on windows etc. All of my stuff is in tubs. As I was packing, sorting and yes getting rid of some things, I realized when I unpack I need to rethink my layout. What works for me probably won’t work for everybody And visa versa. It’s interesting to watch and see how others organize and we all take away new and better ideas from each other. As I said before, your timing is perfect right now for me. Thanks Joie ❤️❤️

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome ❤️❤️👍

[@phylliswilliamstn]

Thank you for this marvelous tour and sharing your thoughts. I hope it feels satisfying to you to see all the gorgeous things you’ve made. The nature of your craft as a hobby and a business requires that you have a myriad of evolving supplies, so please don’t feel bad about not having everything organized the way you want it in your craft room. I think everything looks marvelous.

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so much

[@heartdive]

I would love to see who some of your favorite digital shops are! All of those that you have are just lovely!

[@joiedefi]

Maybe I should do a video just on my digitals.... 🤔🤔

[@danaboswell216]

Thank you for showing your craft room and supplies to us. We appreciate you taking things out for us to see even though you had just cleaned up. I am expecting new shelves this week and I think I will use a cereal boxes to store my digitals. I have to admit I am doing this for pleasure and gifts and not to sell. I have barely begun to collect things. Seeing your supplies was like looking into a candy store. It was fun. I have about 10 skinny to half-inch rolls of washi tape and a few rolls of ribbon and lace, so my husband adapted a 3-sectioned plastic silverware tray with dowels for me to put those rolls on. I don't have any old books and pages so I don't need to store those yet. But with bits of things my room is still needs organizing, so I was glad to see your stuff. We appreciate you.

[@joiedefi]

...and I appreciate you Dana, thanks for popping by to watch, and for such a great comment!!❤️🥰👍

[@karenmack254]

Thank you so much for showing us your craft room! And I really appreciate how honest you were in this video! I get so overwhelmed & stressed out by those perfect craft room tours and it’s kind of deflating because it feels so unachievable so I love it when crafters like you show us how they really organize all the stuff we all have surrounding us in our beautiful messes!! ❤

[@GmaReezScrapShack]

Joie I love your channel and I love you! I’m laying in bed watching this video tonight watching you on the smart tv, fighting off Covid-19…. I had to sign into KZbin to leave you this comment. You sharing with us your craft room, made me feel so happy to know I’m not alone. I have so much stash it is definitely overwhelming. Thank you so much for keeping it REAL! I call myself “ the junk journal hoarder” LOL! I am embarrassed to show my craft room. I used to have my craft room out in the back yard, my hubby built me a tough shed, it was only 10’X10’ and I outgrew it so one year I got organized and moved everything into the spare bedroom. Where my hubby built it to my very special space. I am in need of a purge for sure! I send out happy mail boxes every month, but seriously it never makes a dent! I just wanted to tell you that we have a ton in common. God bless us, I think we are crazy! Sending you big LUVnHUGZ friend. Rita Donnelly

[@joiedefi]

We definitely have a TON in common...paper and lots of stuff!!😁💜💜

[@BellaSunshyn]

I enjoyed watching you give us a tour of your craft room! I felt like I was in your room! It was such a nice feeling hearing someone talk about papers, books and journal… things that I’m passionate about. Thanks Joie for sharing, I really loved it!

[@joiedefi]

I'm so pleased 💜💜

[@northernerinnc3179]

I craft on my lap, in my living room, with craft supplies in a bookcase, a closet, and in a hallway! Oh my... your tips are great-- big clear envelopes, small boxes. Here is one I use; I string my washi tapes on an 8 or 9 inch string organized by colors and tie the string ends together (forming a circle). i can grab a tape string, snip off the tape lengths I want without tapes rolling on the floor or under the table...or across the room.

[@joiedefi]

Love that idea!!😉👍🥰

[@megancampbell3914]

Similar idea is washi tapes on circle rings (3-4”)

[@joiedefi]

Great idea!❤️👍

[@shonamalone914]

I use a recycled aluminum foil box to store my washi tape. I remove the empty roll and put the large rolls of washi tape on a wooden skewer and place them in the box. The edge of the aluminum foil box cuts the tape when you pull it down over the edge of the box just like the aluminum foil cuts.

[@joiedefi]

That's fantastic!👍

[@peggydid]

Oh my soul! I'm stepping over piles in my craft room, too! I *so* need this! Thank you, Joie!

[@joiedefi]

Hehe, we're all in the same boat 🥰🥰

[@janinewoodhull3611]

Me three!!

[@joiedefi]

Let's do it!! I'm am definitely still working on my organisation. !💜👍

[@jackyfreeman5530]

In my case I also have to step over the dog!! My desk is a dining room table which I clear off when it gets so cluttered that there's no more room to craft.☺️☺️

[@DoggyMom3]

This is all so familiar : ) I have started collaging the outside of my boxes with items that represent what is in it. Uses up bits and pieces, looks interesting on my shelves, stops me guessing what is in the box, etc. I have large plastic envelopes to put my digitals in so that I can see what is inside. These large plastic envelopes have a snap... I cut them off with my craft knife so they stand flat against each other in a larger bin. Your ideas always inspire me and you have a lovely calming voice and demeanor. Thank you for starting my day off with inspiration. Cheers!

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome!! Thanks for sharing your ideas too!😁👍💜

[@juliasatterwhite9835]

Awesome share! Great job organizing!

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so much!!💜

[@rebecarod1475]

Thank you for sharing your space and making yourself vulnerable.

[@Amy-on5op]

My suggestion is LABEL EVERYTHING! Boxes, shelves, wallets, tins, everything. It saves so much energy when you can see at a glance what’s in each thing.

[@joiedefi]

You're so right!!!!!👍💜

[@sherriekuhnapfel6491]

Oh! Thank you so very much for your honesty and vulnerability! I think most of us crafters have a similar problem! I am lucky enough to have a craft room and it is completely out of control. I just can't get rid of any of my paper. But I'm gonna have to do something! And my trying to craft faster hasn't worked so far! LOL... thanks Joie!

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome!!👍🥰

[@ritabjerstedt7386]

I enjoy organizing all the completed and admire all the pretty ephemerals .getting fresh ideas

[@joiedefi]

That's great Rita!!👍💜

[@debbiev.1311]

I so admire & appreciate your transparency & authenticity!! I'm comforted to know I'm not alone in trying to figure this out...thank you Joie from the bottom of my heart!! ❤🤗

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome, now you've seen it we can all work on this challenge together 💜💜💜

[@imkindaartsyfartsy]

It’s good to know you’re just like the rest of us in your craft room because you’re so organized on camera! Lol I’ve called a moratorium on spending money on craft supplies until I run out of something. All I’ve had to buy lately is glue! You have so much read made that perhaps if you concentrate on making journals for awhile you could use up what you’ve already made and show us your process? Anyway thanks for sharing 🤪

[@joiedefi]

Good point!👍🥰

[@MJWINNER_Sketchbook999]

I am here AGAIN because this video is So worth it. Getting inspired and a reminder for me.

[@nancypridham6556]

Joie, thank you so much for showing us your organizing and ‘keeping it real’. So many of us crafters get overwhelmed with not knowing what to put where. Last December I was lucky enough to have a friend spend a week with me and get my total disaster of a craft room pulled together. I am still getting used to seeing the floor! There is more work that needs to be done, fine tuning systems and being able to let go of more things that I will probably never use. I will rewatch this video and take notes, especially on the book organizing. My local library regularly puts old, worn out books in the trash. It is so hard to leave them. Thanks again for showing us behind the scenes. I would love to see more of how you have your room set up

[@joiedefi]

I'll post an update as I progress!!💜

[@kristaebayless5906]

You have the most beautiful projects! Thank you for sharing your craft room and creations!❤

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh Joie, don’t feel vulnerable, it was wonderful to see your crafting space and supplies. Great video, thank you so much. Love to you x

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so much Tina!!!🥰💜

[@beckysavino1]

First off, thanks for being real. When I have beautiful old books like Robin Hood that I am about to cut up I read them first. It makes me happy to use them as intended then I feel I can let them go to journals. I have probably 300 pages of printed digitals. The best I have been able to do is divide them into focal points (tags, cards, bands) and substrates for the backs of these pages. It’s not working. In the don’t judge category I have 500 rolls of washi that I keep in acrylic drawers from Michael’s. It’s in color order and it makes me happy. Some people collect pens or paints or sprays but I’m a washi woman. PS I find your voice so relaxing!

[@joiedefi]

Thanks for being so supportive....I think you can tell that I was a little nervous sharing. 500 washi, well good on you!! None of us have got it all right, if it makes us happy..... You're a star Becky 🥰👍💜

[@kathydellit4235]

Hi Joie , Thank you very much for sharing your craft room with us , do understand how hard of a thing it would be to do as our craft room can be our own private place to be to get away from our day of being a wife mother our jobs , just to create and express our self. You have given me many ideas to try and put in place in my own craft room . Thank you love your craft room . 💚💜💙

[@hildapederson8174]

Hello from Alberta, Canada! Here's some things I do: Paper you longer use, like, etc. donate to a school/after school program/art therapy program. This goes for other supplies you no longer use or never used but bought because you thought you needed them! Lol! I like that you are using boxes, bins, bags, etc. instead of going out and buying high priced matchy-matchy stuff for organization. I don't have alot of digital but I use a hanging folder with dividers to separate them. As its letter sized it sits on a shelf. Shoe boxes/photo boxes and their lids are great for long scraps and strips. Lids make them easy to stack. Both these boxes and lids are great for storing ribbon on rolls or cards, snippet rolls, button cards, sewing notions. The lids are great for washi tape as well. I use an over-the-door shoe hanger to hold craft items and punches. Really enjoyed the tour! I'm envious that you have a craft room. I live in an apartment so some of my stuff is stored all around! Take care. Have fun being creative. Thanks for a great channel!

[@joiedefi]

I'm very grateful having a room 🥰 Thanks so much for popping by to watch Hilda, and for sharing your thoughts, I really appreciate it!💜

[@sararichards518]

I’m desperate to get at my craft room. I smashed my ankle and after 3 months I can finally climb the stairs so I can soon get into it to get it sorted. I’d just started! It’s been frustrating but at the same time my concentration is nowhere to be found so I reckon it’ll be Autumn before hubby lets me up and down the stairs alone - he’s been nurse cook cleaner carer etc etc so I owe him that. I’m hoping to take part in junk journal July but It will be just bits that are around me. A real junk journal! Thank you for this video, I’d love to see some more. 😊💐

[@joiedefi]

Oh my, that sounds very challenging Sara .... Any participation in JunkJournalJuly in any form is great.... I'll look out for your posts .. I hope you mend very soon, and mend well. I tore my Achilles tendon a few years ago, badly, so I understand your situation, hugs, Joie 💜💜💜

[@graciesnycmama]

You've got a huge community of supporters. Etsy can be so overwhelming, I wish myself or someone could help you with your etsy shop and get your gorgeous journals and perhaps other paper crafts listed for you. You're so well respected and received that help is out here for you. I admire your creativity and artistry. ❤

[@joiedefi]

Thank you so much Gracie 🤗💜

[@elizabethkeeling-carreau1873]

I love this video and the sharing of your amazing room and the organizational tools you employ to make it easier to create on a daily basis. What’s wonderfully place to create. 🤗🇨🇦🤗

[@mothbythesea]

While I am brand new to journal making, I'm a crafter and maker and avid treasure collector and keeper of things. Organizing is SUCH and ongoing challenge that needs constant revisiting and reassessing. I think your collection is amazing! Practicing my newfound love of papercraft, I've been putting my trials into signatures, wrapping them up in a practice journals and giving them away to friends and neighbours. They love them. I bet your fans would love to participate in giveaways of curated boxes of your handmade ephemera and you could certainly sell big boxes of assorted bits & bobs as a de-stash bargain. Ignore any pressure you might put on yourself to sell or make money back (i struggle with financial guilt big time)- I've found a huge reward in giving things away. It hurts me more knowing things are not being enjoyed. There are also a few Street Libraries around me and so I make a point of putting some of my handmade bookmarks & tags in the library as a gift to people who contribute. Sometimes I leave envelopes with little treasures tucked in or other stationary bits I've made too. When i get around to actually assembling more small journals, I will pop those in there too. They always get scooped up even if not perfect. :) Thanks for sharing and being vulnerable with us! It is SO SO SO SO good to see other people's spaces, it helps me relax and feel less pressured and to enjoy the entire process of arting :)

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts....and for being so supportive 🥰🥰 I really appreciate it!💜

[@anne66iben]

I just love playing with papers and come up with new ideas. I love watching KZbin videos about how to make junkjournals. And sometimes a little devil whisper in my ear “what are you gonna use it for”! But I shake my head and carry on🥳no one shall tell me not to do it! You are not alone🌸🍄 Anne from Denmark

[@joiedefi]

Fantastic, I feel like we are all together when it comes to organisation 😁💜

[@Dayla1960]

Thanks Joie, that was great. I stopped after you did books and went and sorted my books. Then watched the rest. I need to redefine my paper system but it's not too bad. I don't have as much stuff as you do but it's getting more every day. I try and use what I have accumulated over my lifetime, what I find in Opportunity Shops, what we call charity shops here in Australia. And recycling what I find. So thanks for sharing. Dale

[@joiedefi]

We're on a very similar journey....👍🥰💜💜💜

[@lizvanwessem2055]

oh is THAT what 'op shops' stand for? I watch a sewing channel from someone who is in Tasmania (Rosery Apparel) and she goes to op shops a lot. And while I know what they are (thrift stores in the US or charity shops in the UK) I didn't know where the term came from :D I like that a lot, opportunity shop, very fitting for what you get when you go! Thank you!

[@TheQueenBee47]

Joi, it is such a challenge to organize. I appreciate your honesty, as I am often feeling like such a slob, and hoarder with all of the paper and "stuff" I have collected. I too am trying to make my studio managable. I am sure we have many arty friends who struggle with this issue. Thank you for your insight and for your videos.

[@joiedefi]

We're all in the same boat aren't we 😁😁👍🥰

[@barbiesedgwick5962]

Oh yes it just gets overwelming. Thank you for your video.

[@theresazanassi1925]

I appreciate your honesty so much. It's not easy to share our personal challenges. For myself, I've found that having too much of anything actually reduces my ability to be creative. As much as I LOVE old books, I've realized that if I have to many of any particular type, I can't make myself use any of them, so I try to keep the volume down. I have one Spanish/English dictionary, One volume of Russian font, one large Atlas, ONe pocket size atlas, ONE nature book of large glossy pages that includes botanicals and animals, and just two or three small old music collections (which are harder for me to use than the other books). I have two or three books that are wonderfully old, aged and yellowed, but until I've used them, I'm not allowing myself to purchase any more. In my case, too much of a good thing is still too much. I love what you create with all the treasures you have, and I'm grateful for your sharing them with us. But I have to ask....if you didn't buy another book or digital, how long would it take you to use what you already have? That is the question I would ask myself moving forward. At what point do you decide that if something "new" is coming into your space, something else has to be removed? Or is that even part of your thinking process? I found that for me, it had to be part of my process or the creative flow just stopped and I went for months without touching anything.

[@joiedefi]

That thinking has indeed been part of my thought process for some time. I have pretty much stopped buying books, I receive some items as kind gifts, I am trying very actively to reduce what I have. I think I am reaching a point of doing a real declutter. Great question. 👍🥰

[@MJWINNER_Sketchbook999]

Some things happened in my life and it effected my memory and i didnt craft for a long time- I am myself finally AGAIN!- Appreciate every detail and explaination of everything. Of course many of us appreciate things happening behind the camera- everything is marvellous. So many Tips in this video- watching for he 4rth time- from start - end now. Exciting to see cut out bits- organising is the key to success and being productive- this was what I needed to do. Took me some time to organise the system- my memory improving.

[@joiedefi]

I'm pleased to hear that, and thanks for the lovely feedback!!💕👍🥰

[@MJWINNER_Sketchbook999]

​@@joiedefiwatching this wonderful video AGAIN so worth it.

[@CharlaAtHome]

I only recently started junk journaling, but it’s astonishing how rapidly all of the paper and books accumulate. Thank you for sharing your space and your system, I love the way you use baskets for the collage paper. I gave that a try after another video where you talked about how they were organized. It’s working out well so far. :) Thanks again.

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome!🥰

[@cindyridinger8661]

How wonderful to see a realistic craft room. Love how you organized it, and I plan on using your ideas. 30 + years of crafting has me overflowing with precious items. Thank you for sharing.❤❤❤

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome

[@amandakelly2421]

Thank you for this video Joie, and for being so honest. I think we all struggle with how many craft supplies we have and how to organise them so it is wonderful that you are brave enough to share this.

[@joiedefi]

💜💜😊👍

[@lindamarshall8279]

Hi Joie, I’m watching this video for the second time! 😂 I remembered you had some great organisational ideas. What is striking me tonight is how prolifically you create. I am also amazed, again, by what a gift you have for pattern and form. I admire the way you put patterns, colours and images together. When I watch you create it all just seems to flow together so naturally. Your envelopes /pouches , stored in the ‘wallet’, are just amazing. It was great to get a ‘sneak peek’ of so many of your creations. I really do think you are an amazing creator! Long May it be so.

[@joiedefi]

Aww, thanks so much, that means a LOT to me!!🥰🥰🥰

[@tcfmarch17]

I am fortunate to have a room dedicated to my arts and crafts. I'm a brand new artist and have dabbled, over the past 3 years, in everything from alcohol ink to mandala art, and now onto junk journals. I try hard to clean off my desk with every project, but it can certainly clutter up very quickly. Needless to say, I have lots of stuff too...:). Thank you for this video. It helps, as I collect more stash, to realize the importance of organization. BTW your videos have really helped me with the courage to start an actual journal. I love the process of making ephemera and plan to construct one soon. Thank you for sharing your beautiful art. You are a true inspiration! Sandra, USA.

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome 🥰❤️

[@lauragaudry3402]

It is indeed overwhelming to organize the craft room of us journal makers. Not only do we have the usual supplies but we also have an abundance of old books, paper scraps, broken jewelry, old game cards, envelopes etc. that all need a place to go. You have done very well! Hugs and blessings, 🤗❤️🇨🇦

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so much!!💜

[@jeanzaebst8605]

I loved seeing your bountiful of supplies and how your system works! I know it’s overwhelming and I have tons of all kinds of things I haven’t been using, but I can’t seem to get rid of! I had been organizing like you recently. I don’t have a lot of digitals to organize, but I have been collecting for themed books. I have been creating file folders and storing in one place. It has helped me immensely!! So the piles aren’t as frustrating to deal with!! Love this video!! It’s SOOO good to see I’m not the only hoarder😆🙌…but then again you make more than what I make!😂😂🤪

[@joiedefi]

You're definitely not the only hoarder 🤣🤣🤭👍💜

[@helenfields2318]

What a wonderland of beautiful images. I love paper too.

[@joiedefi]

Hehe, it's addictive isn't it....🤭🥰👍

[@lottesteeg3289]

Love looking around in your craftroom! Oh my I did not know you had so much. Your workspace on camera always look so organized. You just should start selling your junk journals so you get rid of all these lovely materials and share you lovely journals with others. You make such lovely items.

[@joiedefi]

You're right, I need to share some 👍😁💜

[@katiemccify]

Your craft room is amazing! You have inspired me to get organized. Love your videos!

[@joseerollet8071]

Thank you for being so honest, l think we do have to aware of going over our limits…..

[@lindalandess6681]

Thank you for sharing with us! I too struggle with where to put all the stuff I have. Seems like I am always finding new storage ideas but when I try them, they just fall short. So much money spent. You have confirmed that I don't need more storage, just a more structured way to sort them to make them easier to find.

[@joiedefi]

You're absolutely right, but I don't think any of us have it all sorted 🤣🤣😁🥰

[@JeanneBaney]

Enjoyed the tour and especially seeing many of the same supplies I use. I’m so glad I am not the only one that utilizes my floor space! I will probably do a similar video for my subscribers. I found yours so interesting, my subscribers may also like seeing my craft room.

[@joiedefi]

I'd like to see your craft room!! It's just one of those videos that I can't resist 👍🤭💜

[@jflclc]

I'm new at making junk journals and I totally get this. I'm in the process of organizing my craft room because I think I own at least one of everything anyone could possibly need for crafting, ha! Thank you so much for sharing. Such an inspiration to get organized because I'm struggling. 💖💖

[@joiedefi]

I think we all struggle from time to time.... you're not alone 🥰👍

[@melodywebster529]

Thank you so much for this! I have a very small space that I share with my son and it has become overwhelmed with all my "stuff". I absolutely love all of my supplies and don't want to get rid of anything, but I was feeling like a hoarder, lol! Thank you for showing us that even the people we admire and try to emulate have the same issues we do!

[@maureenhauerwas9641]

Joke, just when I think your videos couldn’t get any better, you go and make an awesome video like this! I dare anyone to say a negative word about your fun room. We are all the same people with different heads! (Us crafters). I loved all of your ideas. Feel free to make more videos like this anytime you want! Just love seeing your supplies! Hugs 🌸

[@joiedefi]

Aww, so kind 🥰👍💜💜💜💜💜

[@joseerollet8071]

Love the idea of putting them in the free libraries…

[@olgadw4730]

Joie, Thank you so much for letting us into your little sanctuary. Please bundle up a few of the cards and ephemera and start offering them for sale. You will be pleasantly surprised. So sad that Australia is so far away and postage costs have gone through the roof. I would still buy your work every now and then. I love it and I love your personality. Keep up the awesome work.

[@joiedefi]

Aww Olga, that's fabulous. Thanks so so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@cardchick50]

Joie....there should be no judgement, cause if we are being honest we are in the same position and to know we are not alone thinking of all the projects we want to make......thank you for sharing

[@joiedefi]

You're lovely, thank you 💜💜💜

[@adrianaduff2740]

I’m 7 minutes in, and now I understand how to think through the organization of the books. Thank you!!! I’ll do that and then watch the next segment of your video.

[@joiedefi]

Perfect!! I'm glad it's making sense 👍😁💜

[@joycesloman8533]

Joie, going through your old videos and as always i get inspiration. Hope your recovery is easy , just remember we are hear for you. Love and prayers from Canada

[@joiedefi]

❤️❤️❤️

[@andreahardee2956]

I love this video and your sweet vulnerability. My new husband (methodical, consistent) has been such a great help in organizing our home where I've lived for two years already (ADHD, sporadic) but when we came to the crafty area he asked for a comprehensive tour of my supplies so we could plan storage. Yup, we only went halfway through before his massive brain had reached saturation. Nowadays, he just wants a clear enough approach to come and give me kisses on occasion. My space is a lot more organized than it used to be thanks to a large filling cabinet and freezer-weight (heavy) Ziploc bags like Gail Agostinelli uses. I LOVE that you have a system for remembering how to make things! I forget, too, and have started keeping a box of old examples with notes when I need inspiration. Beautiful video!

[@joiedefi]

Thank you Andrea. I think we both understand the challenge....😁👍💜💜💜

[@craftmagickandcheese]

Thank you for sharing your space. Organization is always tough for paper lovers like us! I reorganize my studio every January. It takes me several days, but I always feel lighter and more creative when I'm finished. I, too, use clear plastic wallets to store smaller sorted items. One thing I have learned is that I do better with containers that are the same size/shape (like shoe boxes). I find I can label and stack them more easily. Last year for my birthday my husband bought me a couple of toy sorter "towers" from Ikea. They're basically the size of a narrow book shelf, but it has bins that slide out. Those have been a wonderful addition to my organization. I love your style and materials. Thanks for being brave enough to show us your work in progress.

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so much!!🥰

[@craftyone5419]

I love that you're so honest with us. I use photo boxes and label them, clear bins for larger amounts of items, small clear bins for beads. And my cardstock, I found that I put all dark colors together and pinks and light colors together. You'll get there! 💜💙

[@joiedefi]

You're organised, nicely done!!!😍👍💜

[@bonnielipke1962]

THANK YOU!!! I no longer feel like I belong on the island of misfit toys! Pristine is not my style, I want things that I use located where I use them. Youve made me feel right at home in your craft room. HUGS!

[@joiedefi]

Hooray!! Pull up a chair, let's do it!😁💜

[@lisatate7783]

What a great post! Loved seeing how you organize. I faced the same dilemma. If I pay $1 for a box of books headed for the recycler, and find a few unique or slightly valuable volumes mixed in, should those be disassembled? You made a wonderful post about 4 aspects of craft tools on a graph with four boxes (so useful!), so that was my inspiration for these 4 considerations. 1. Copies - is this super-rare? Is it freely available online? 2. Who WANTS this book? Most reading charities or schools here will not accept any library discards, books of old maps, vintage travel books, or vintage children's books no matter how pristine; funds are preferred. Does anyone other than junk journal creators want an old, old copy of "Heidi" with a gorgeous cover? 3. Cost - Is the book I have selling for more than $15 and if so, what condition? Is my book in acceptable or better condition? Do I want to become a bookseller? (Not really.) 4. Content, or potential. Is this content still useful? Will it help anyone? Should it be cast back into the world to reach someone else, like a delightful message in a bottle? I wonder if that is an effective strategy. These 4 things have helped me decide what to do with most of the books I have come across. I hope it helps someone else. Thanks for this video!

[@joiedefi]

What a great way of thinking about this question!!!!! Love it!!🥰👍💜💜💜

[@emmkaa2099]

Lisa, those are brilliant questions that, in retrospect, I've been sort of asking myself all along but somewhat more informally. Sadly books are becoming - for the most part - a "was" and, like you said, institutions would rather have monetary donations. I look at it as giving books a second (at least) life and releasing it back into the world. Thank you for laying out your questions so beautifully. Hugs from the Southern California desert, MK

[@jenniferclem5238]

I absolutely enjoyed perusing through your creative mind. I hate that you feel as though you have to apologize for being a creative person though. All of that is a part of you and a gift that we on the other side of the camera are privileged to be a part of. You've done an amazing job organizing. I hope it allows you space to be more creative!! ❤

[@joiedefi]

Thank you.. that's so supportive....❤️❤️❤️👍

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Thank you for sharing your space and your organization journey, it is a journey that doesn't really ever end, we change, our style and genre of crafting tends to change too.

[@joiedefi]

So true 🥰👍💜

[@lynnsmith7465]

Thank you for sharing even though you feel vulnerable. It helps me as I struggle with storing all the lovely stuff.

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome 💜💜

[@sarahteasdale5258]

I like watch you & all craftying & junk journal craft muself . I dont putting think in i keep small paper in up much of my bed room . But it happy place & helps too chill out too sarah x

[@DeniseS-6867]

Hello Joie, thanks for sharing your organizing of your supplies.

[@joiedefi]

Thanks Denise!!💜

[@LoJo99]

Interested in more behind the scenes. Thank you for this. What was once my office, became my craft space / office now it’s a big hot mess. I walk in and walk out. Overwhelming for sure. I just need to start, then I’ll get it done. Thank you for the transparency…….

[@joiedefi]

I totally understand.... beginning is the hardest. I found it easiest in the end to address half the space, take everything out and then put that back. The whole room at once would have been too overwhelming. Give yourself a challenge that you feel you can face. 👍💜💜💜

[@MarketsofSunshine]

I love organizing my craft room. I did a makeover a few years ago. Thanks for the reminder to keep at it.

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome 🥰👍

[@celestialstorybooks]

Truly enjoyed your video, thank you for sharing with us. I struggle a lot with staying organized. It's good to know I'm not alone.

[@l.n.]

Thanks for sharing your space and organization tips, I'm always curious what works for others to see if it might work for me too. :) If you would at all consider repurposing your created junk journals as giveaways on your channel (maybe you have enough for monthly???) I'm probably not the only one who would treasure it! 🥰

[@joiedefi]

Hehe.... nice idea 😁😁💜💜💜

[@NDW1955]

Thank you so much for sharing your system with us. I loved seeing your beautiful supplies and how you sort them.

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome

[@eilaanttila9171]

How encouriging to see that organizing a craft room with all those materials IS possible!

[@joiedefi]

It definitely is possible 👍💜🥰

[@patsimmons3727]

I love your behind the scenes videos. So enjoyed looking at your treasures.

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so much!!👍🥰💜

[@DonnaJo3452]

joke, this is the best organization video I have seen! I liked hearing your thoughts on why you organized the way you did. Anything else you want to share about your craft space is welcome! I found It interesting you watch your own videos to refresh your memory about how you’ve done something. That is a good tip! Keeping samples are good reminders too, like you said. I’ve made only a few journals to give away and have only one I kept and it was my first. When my sister saw it, she said what is it and what are you going to do with it? I was offended, but got over it because she’s not a crafter and of course wouldn’t know what it was! I am a card maker. I don’t generally keep examples of my cards, instead I photograph a sampling. But recently I came across a small stack of different types of cards I made. It was fun looking at them and I plan to make more of those! I don’t remember why I had made such a variety! I make usually about 70 cards at a time. That’s about how many Christmas cards I make for friends and family. I make cards for a nursing home for holidays and special events and that’s about the number I need for that too. I thoroughly enjoy your videos and incorporate some of your ideas into my cards. I am making cards for a card drive for the town of Uvalde that a favorite KZbinr is heading up. Her name is Bitty Penny if you have any spare encouragement cards leftover from your card making says! I’m also planning to make folios for the families members of the Uvalde tragedy victims that will have spots for photos of their deceased loved ones. That may be too ambitious for me! Thanks again for sharing all of your ideas with us! I hope you have a good week!

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so, so much..... I really appreciate you sharing all of this 🥰👍💜

[@lenscraftylife]

Thanks for sharing. I would have loved to see a full view of your room to get more of an idea of where you keep things. Great idea to have all the little boxes for items.

[@joiedefi]

I'll share more in the future 💜💜

[@annholcomb4448]

From one paper lover to another, thanks for sharing.

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome

[@GreenbellyStudios]

I love your positive attitude. Thank you for sharing.

[@joiedefi]

I'm still working on tidying this room 🤣🤣🥰👍

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

Thanks for sharing your room! It is rough to figure out how to sort out and store papers and ephemera. I have learned that if things are not easily seen or accessible, they don’t get used. Clear containers and those plastic envelopes are a great idea. For your large paint tubes, I like to label the lid with the paint, either by using a round white label with a spot of the paint on it or just directly putting a spot of paint on the lid with your finger.

[@joiedefi]

Great tips!! Thanks Deb!🥰👍💜

[@AndreaSooHill429]

thank you for sharing your craft room and organization

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome Andrea!!💜👍🤓

[@penelope1322]

Thank you for sharing, it's great to know I am not alone in a very disorganized craft room.

[@joiedefi]

You're definitely not alone 😉🥰👍

[@michelel3372]

Thank you for sharing your craft room and how you organize. Everything looks great. ❤️

[@joiedefi]

That's very generous of you Michele .. still work in progress but I'm on the way!! 👍😁💜

[@danacline3593]

Love the floral patterns on your washing tape🌻

[@joiedefi]

Thanks very much!!💜