Organizing Vintage Ephemera: My System for Categorizing, Labeling and Storage

Labels make everything better! After labeling my vintage items, I'm finally better able to know what I have and what I may need. Join me for an overview.
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[@juliereagan2788]

OMG! I’m drooling and have a sudden urge to go thrifting!

[@BlueScallopCreations]

It's so much fun!

[@IamRosebud2]

Very nice 🌸💕🌷 Great ideas

[@RoRosRok]

I super enjoy your organizing & tour videos. For me, collecting and “putting up”/organizing my finds are even more fun than crafting itself! I never tire of antique & vendors’ malls! Thank you for sharing your treasures!!

[@BlueScallopCreations]

Oh thank you so much for your kind comment! I agree, I love to organize. I feel like it brings about inspiration to be creative too, so I organize, create, organize, create :).

[@RondaHillson]

❤ omg I need you to come to my craft room and help me organize!!

[@pastichehaus]

Omg. I could spend hours going through your shelves. 😍😍 love this. So organized and beautiful. New Sub.😊

[@BlueScallopCreations]

Thank you so much!

[@ellenhutchinson2889]

I am new to this channel, I’m super excited! I’m 67 and actually recognize so many things as I used to Sew and teach sewing! I’m newer to this level of success as I see in your journal process! My mother in law also had an antique store for years! I been out of the loop and this makes me feel soo connected!

[@BlueScallopCreations]

Ellen, thank you so much for all your kind comments! I'm so happy you're enjoying the channel.

[@cheryldouglas234]

I love your ideas on storage and labeling! First time watching your channel Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️❤️😊

[@BlueScallopCreations]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@melissah55]

You hqve an amazing collection i have just started my journey this is what i dream my collection to be one day

[@BlueScallopCreations]

Thanks! I've had so much fun searching--it's one of the best parts of the process :).

[@sharenbell2518]

Love your ideas!!!

[@kimbaxley7595]

The yellow sewing book on your shelf is really amazing for people who like to sew and you can sell it for a decent price. That is one that would be a shame to be torn up for journals just because it is still such a useful book for sewers.

[@caramcnulty8129]

A lot of fun stuff.

[@lauraann7816]

I have this exact label maker. Just this past Saturday (it's April 2023 now) it thunderstormed and rained hard a good part of the day. A perfect day to stay home and organize my Craft room. I looked in my room and wrote down the labels I wanted to make. I brought my PTouch into the living room, stretched out on the couch and went to town making the labels from my list. I did paper, stickers and my granddaughter's art supplies. I made and affixed 35 labels. It took me about 90 minutes total. It was definitely therapudic and made me feel like I made good use of my time. Amazon has great pricing on refills for the label maker which is good to know.

[@BlueScallopCreations]

That sounds like the perfect day! I love rainy day organizing. My label maker was one of the best purchases. It really helps you move quickly around your craft space. Thanks so much for watching!

[@7oclockmiracles88]

The categories are SO HELPFUL!! Thank you!! Craft room looks great!

[@BlueScallopCreations]

Thanks so much!

[@theresakaufman-wall4943]

I love all of your ephemera stash and that you have it so organized. I love and collect all the things as well but this type of thing can get out of hand quickly if you dont have the right storage for it!

[@anayinthelife2000]

I really enjoyed watching this video! It was like a trip down memory lane for me as a child of the late 70s early 80s! I saw so many things I can remember in our home growing up. Bittersweet and happy feelings over here! I'm going to have to watch your other craft room videos now! 😍😍😍 thank you so much.

[@BlueScallopCreations]

Thanks so much for watching! I have so much fun rediscovering things I had forgotten about from those times. The recipe books are my favorites :).

[@kathiehatfield7852]

I just found you today. You’re the first person I’ve watched that has a style more like mine. I have tons of things plus sewing materials, machines, etc. I have a huge area now and have things in stations. My issue is all the vintage items so this has really helped. Wonder if you could help me with a different organization issue. Could I email?

[@BlueScallopCreations]

Thanks for watching! So glad this video helped with the vintage stuff. Sometimes it can be tricky with all the different sizes and categories of things. My email may be on here, but if not, [e-mail].

[@prettyrichgirl2007]

Hello, wow your stash is HUDGE.....awesome....thank you for the share.

[@BlueScallopCreations]

Thanks for watching--I love organizing if you couldn't tell LOL!

[@maryp7694]

I LOVE your craft space! Mine is similar I enjoy the touches of aqua and mint green, such happy colors. I am not a fan of endless IKEA white. Storage for those of us that are visual can get messy and overwhelming very quickly. Vintage organization is difficult because of the number of types. Sizes and materials. You definitely nailed it!

[@BlueScallopCreations]

Thanks so much! Yes, it's been a long time coming with organizing the vintage stuff. Glad to hear it's not just me LOL! That stuff is hard to categorize and fit into compartments :).

[@thecrazylifeandtimesofacra2629]

my label maker is the most used item in my house too we are on a mission to organize and label everything

[@BlueScallopCreations]

Yes! :)

[@rebeccasamaniego9604]

I love how you organize your craft room. Beautiful colors and arrangement. I do have a question how did you keep the curtain up on your shelving for your cookware?

[@BlueScallopCreations]

Good question-I had a hard time figuring something out for that. I ended up threading some ribbon through the tops of the curtains and then tying the ends up on each corner. I can then slide the curtain back and forth to open it. I think I will show that in my next In the Craft Room video. I know a lot of people have those types of utility shelves....

[@rebeccasamaniego9604]

@@BlueScallopCreations Yes, please do. Thank you😊

[@crinkledpath]

Thanks for sharing! Do you organize your store products in a special way, separately from you ephemera?

[@BlueScallopCreations]

Yes, I actually have a set of tall Alex drawers that have all of my Etsy shop things. I have a video on it here if you want to see--kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYC7qJxngauCjLc

[@crinkledpath]

Thank you! I watched it! I love that you have stuff packaged and ready to go and neatly tucked away.

[@Dorotheacruel]

Where did you get those metal storage racks? Please

[@BlueScallopCreations]

It was one of the big box stores-Lowes or Home Depot I think. You can also find them on Amazon.

[@bethbenson1931]

If you haven't bought them already, they sometimes go on sale at Sam's Club. The ones with wheels cost a little more. I have even bought some at yard sales. 😊