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.

[@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.

[@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!!!💜💜💜

[@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

[@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 💜💜

[@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

[@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!😁😁😁👍💜

[@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!!!👍😁💜

[@debbieellebracht9422]

Yes, I am watching this again. I learn something every time. I never tire of your videos. Take care.

[@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!🥰

[@Sketchbook9999]

BINGO BINGO BINGO

[@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!

[@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!!!!!👍💜

[@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!!❤️❤️

[@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!👍💜🥰

[@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 🥰

[@juliasatterwhite9835]

Awesome share! Great job organizing!

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so much!!💜

[@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!!😁💜💜

[@MsLouisVee]

Books and papers overload!!!!!!!😳😳🙁I don’t know why I feel anxious 😕 May because my own room looks like that

[@joiedefi]

👍🥰💜

[@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!!💜

[@karmaleenash2841]

Thank you! My workroom is a disaster! I have quit creating in there because I am just overwhelmed. I so needed this video today. 🙈🙉🙈

[@joiedefi]

Splendid! I'm still working on sorting more things but I'm making progress. Let's do this!! I'm sure your room is not a disaster .... 😁💜

[@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 🤗💜

[@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..🤭👍💜💜💜

[@rebecarod1475]

Thank you for sharing your space and making yourself vulnerable.

[@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 😁💜

[@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!💜

[@Sketchbook9999]

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

[@pauletteliddell2923]

August 29..2024..I'm determined to watch all of your videos again. On My old phone phone I had done so. When my daughter got me this new one a lot of them didn't cross over. This happened with most of my craft friends I follow. I learned a lot from everyone, so I'm watching the ones Where I want to make items again. Thank you. 🙏🤗💜💜

[@joiedefi]

You're lovely 🌹

[@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!!❤️🥰👍

[@barbiesedgwick5962]

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

[@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…

[@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 💖

[@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!!😁😁😁

[@joseerollet8071]

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

[@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!😁💜

[@ritabjerstedt7386]

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

[@joiedefi]

That's great Rita!!👍💜

[@ruthdawson8986]

Hello Joie.I miss seeing you and hearing you speak.love from Ruth in South Africa❤

[@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!!🥰🥰🥰

[@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

[@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 💜💜💜

[@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 👍😁💜

[@helenfields2318]

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

[@joiedefi]

Hehe, it's addictive isn't it....🤭🥰👍

[@eilaanttila9171]

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

[@joiedefi]

It definitely is possible 👍💜🥰

[@kristaebayless5906]

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

[@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. 🤗🇨🇦🤗

[@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 ❤️❤️👍

[@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....❤️❤️❤️👍

[@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]

❤️❤️❤️

[@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!!💜

[@ScaryCheri]

I absolutely feel overwhelmed by my rooms. Thank you for this video

[@joiedefi]

You're not alone 💜

[@danacline3593]

Love the floral patterns on your washing tape🌻

[@joiedefi]

Thanks very much!!💜

[@tallermariac]

Felicitaciones 🎉❤

[@laurahorner5586]

Perfect timing👍I just suffered losing internet and phone and TV. The police scanner was all of our lifeline for three days. I had zero desire to craft we had no way to reach anyone and I could not even settle enough to craft so my craft room was seen in a very different light. I decided to rip into it. Pull the band aid off type cleaning. I had rescued a huge amount of books from going to the trash and I lived in fear of falling over piles of everything I was trying to save. I made a box of what I thought the other thrift store would take. I still have that box in my car. I made a huge stack of books and magazines that I ripped into and was brutal. Day four when the internet came back I decided this type of you tube was just what I needed to keep going. I have seen your lights and perfect desk.... I am so very thankful that you showed your beginning point. I have to wonder how I got to this point. If I don't I will be right back at the beginning. 😪. Thank you Joie for showing us not just letting us see the end. I think I will be watching again and again till I get it right. Laura

[@joiedefi]

Whahay, you're on it Laura!!! I should really say, we're onto it, we're on the case, getting sorted!! Well done, and see you soon!!!💪💜🥰

[@laurahorner5586]

@@joiedefi many thanks😂🥰😎

[@bettybutler1686]

I’m living in my family home, since I was 10 years old. I’m 73 now. My mother sold encyclopedia’s for years and we got a new set every year. She was a librarian at a mid school and in her second career at a high school. Each summer we got the rejects. I have nine children so their books are here also. I tried inventory but 2,467 I got overwhelmed. I need to downsize and declutter. I have empty bedrooms but full of books and craft overspill. The gator’s are coming for me. Your organization has been inspiring! I have a diary for each year since 1955, but not junk journal style. Need to decide the destination for all that build up.

[@joiedefi]

Gosh.....I'm trying to imagine this 💜💜

[@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. 👍🥰

[@patsimmons3727]

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

[@joiedefi]

Thanks so much!!👍🥰💜

[@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!!!💪🥰

[@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....😁👍💜💜💜

[@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!

[@lechat8533]

This is such a great video. And I finally got to see the face that is attached to those creative hands :))) Thank you. It`s good to know that other creators and artists also get overwhelmed with the load of paper that seems to have a "love life" of its own, and it multiplies like crazy when I`m not there...

[@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 🥰👍💜

[@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 😁😁💜💜💜

[@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 😁👍💜💜

[@artoonistcorine2910]

I had to laugh. I watched this video in my craft room surrounded by the ever growing threat of a craft avalanche! Loved seeing your organization!

[@joiedefi]

Hehe, I can just picture that 🤭👍💜

[@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 💜💜💜

[@kathysaleeba3397]

Oh Joie! Of all the people I follow on YT I thought you were my ultra organized creator! I'm glad in a way to see you are human like the rest of us! Great video. I need to clean my table. I'm down to about 6 square inches of crafting space!

[@joiedefi]

You need at least 12 square inches 🤣🤣 I'm definitely human 🥰👍💜

[@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 😁😁👍🥰

[@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!👍

[@katiemccify]

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

[@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 😉🥰👍

[@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.... 🤔🤔

[@DeniseS-6867]

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

[@joiedefi]

Thanks Denise!!💜

[@AndreaSooHill429]

thank you for sharing your craft room and organization

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome Andrea!!💜👍🤓

[@lorifitzgibbon3085]

This is the second time I've watched this and its perfectly timed. I searched for hours for something that i moved "into its new home" and now, I can't find it 😅. Guess its its time to reorganize and clean up and label things better. Thank you for the inspiration. I have stuff every where so its time.

[@GreenbellyStudios]

I love your positive attitude. Thank you for sharing.

[@joiedefi]

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

[@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 🥰❤️

[@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!!👍🥰

[@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 🤣🤣🤭👍💜

[@peaceofpaperbindery]

Ahhh that Robin Hood book! 🤤🤤 We named our son Robin and I’ve been looking for vintage Robin Hood books!

[@joiedefi]

Great name!!🤓👍

[@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!😁👍💜

[@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

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

Great ideas!😊

[@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!!!😍👍💜

[@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!💜

[@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.☺️☺️

[@Sketchbook9999]

Been looking for this video on youtube and couldnt remember the title. Am SO GLAD i LOVE your chsnnel and this was WHY i started sorting out my books. Am watching this 3 times today. 😊

[@dollybee2180]

thank you for sharing, the struggle is real for us crafters

[@joiedefi]

It sure is!😁👍🥰

[@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 🥰👍

[@cindyhenry1410]

Thanks for the tour and tips! Not sure your system makes sense to me, but that’s the point.....do what makes sense to you! It cracks me up that you go back and watch your own videos! I forget things all the time and crafters like you are such a great resource!! I’ve seen videos where the person has made an “ideas” journal that houses all of the projects she’s done so she can thumb thru it when she needs an idea! I want to make one! To organize scraps, I saw a great video where they used the plastic pouches like the ones you showed....they can be ordered off Amazon for pretty cheap....they have colored edges (they are listed as dry erase pouches) so I put all my scraps in them by color and store the pouches upright in a plastic bin under my desk. It’s great! For washi, I found clear plastic drawers (they are sold on Amazon as makeup organizers) and I can see all the tapes and organize them by theme or color. I am fortunate enough to have a designated room to craft in and I also have the Dreambox (major game changer!!) but I still have stuff everywhere! It’s a work in progress lol. TYFS!😃❤️🦋💜

[@joiedefi]

Hehe, you actually sound very organised...I think we need a video of your craft room!! 🥰🥰👍💜

[@SabineMuehlberger]

A Great workspace!!!👍👍👍 I always think, I've too much stuff, but you've more 🤩I organize it in many different ways and I'm thankful for new ideas! Greetings from Austria, Bee

[@joiedefi]

Thanks Bee, welcome to my channel!!😁👍🥰

[@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 💜💜

[@pennybergmen8933]

Packed it all up It helped to move so i had to organize! All the stamps in boxes marked stamps All yarn in a box marked yarn etc Missing you Hope youre keeping your craft room “ warm” even if its just to fiddle! Hoping you are feeling better!❤

[@joiedefi]

Well done!!💜💜

[@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 🤣🤣😁🥰

[@sandracapps5543]

Great video!

[@joiedefi]

Thanks very much!🥰

[@annholcomb4448]

From one paper lover to another, thanks for sharing.

[@joiedefi]

You're very welcome

[@markiecrossmandixon7343]

My printed digitals I have either with loose scrapbook paper or in a large manila envelope. The sheets meant for fussy cutting are in a folder in the family room so I can cut while I watch TV. Keep the hands busy. I love how real you are about the trials of keeping a busy craft room organized. It is even worse if one has a second hobby- my other one is qulting so the fabric alone is daunting.

[@joiedefi]

Aaah, fabric takes up a lot of space!!😀