Tame the Chaos: How I Organize My Paper Scraps for Journals

[@paperkraftd1]

Great ideas, Kathleen!! I love how you've analyzed your work flow and found a system that works perfectly for you. I bet this will help a lot of crafters!! : )

[@BeAgainBooks]

Aww- thanks Denise! I appreciate that encouragement.

[@paperkraftd1]

@ always ❤️

[@donnatolle1419]

I love the shallow, layered boxes. Much easier to find things. I have several left over gift boxes from Christmas. This is a perfect way to use them. ❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

Yes, gift boxes would be great! I hope you’ll give it a try. The nice thing about this system is that you can fit it to your needs and if you don’t like it, it’s only cardboard!

[@andreaspapercrafts]

I separate my scraps into these categories: large, white, strips, small and tiny. I also have some items in separate containers such as labels, tickets, postage stamps, etc.

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@andreaspapercrafts That sounds like a great plan Andrea. I also have some small vintage ephemera like stamps and tickets in a separate container, unless they’ve been pulled out a number of times, haha. Then they end up with the scraps and bits because I am too lazy to open up a lid…sigh.

[@ericastannard2635]

⁠@@BeAgainBooksthat is so me!! Well, it’s good they have a second place to show up in! Erica❤

[@debhat]

I have scraps organized but they're in various boxes and baskets all over my craft room. It's cumbersome and I do forget what I have in those containers. I think your system is exactly what I need to corral everything in one location. And I have tons of cardboard boxes from Amazon I can cut up into nesting trays. So glad I found your video! Cheers from Denver CO!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@debhat I’m glad too Deb! I’m happy to be helpful to you. Good luck with the project and thanks so much for watching.

[@mariapiris3528]

Oooohh, que ilusion encontrarte, mgustan tus contenedores, tienes mi suscripcion,....y me pongo manos a la faena. Te veo desde Madrid España.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

@ Me alegro mucho de que te gusten. Gracias por ver el vídeo y por tu apoyo. ¡Bienvenido y buena suerte con tu proyecto!

[@lauragaudry3402]

Love love love the decoupaged trays! Brilliant! Hugs and blessings, 🤗❤️🇨🇦

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@lauragaudry3402 Thanks very much Laura!

[@rubyokosi6946]

Hello Kathleen you are an Angel from heaven. I just started junk journaling and have been throwing scraps away . Now I know how to organize them. Thank you kindly❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@rubyokosi6946 Oh it’s a pleasure Ruby! I’m glad this seems helpful - good luck and welcome to the community!

[@susanbaker4685]

This winter, I plan to organize my craft room. I recently got hooked on junk journals and have used large plastic envelopes to sort by theme. I also have a ton of older paper scraps just piled randomly in a couple of trays, so now I can incorporate them into the journal scraps and re-think how I contain them. The trays seem like they utilize precious space better! Glad I happened upon your video...Thanks!!!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@susanbaker4685 Oh I am so glad you happened here also Susan! Welcome to this community - it’s an adventure and don’t be too hard on yourself as you find you way, especially with organizing. Good luck!

[@StitchingDeb]

Not only a good system ~ but demonstrating how you think through creating from it was the best thing! Thank you so very much for taking the time to show us!! {{HUGS}}

[@BeAgainBooks]

I am so glad you enjoyed this Deb! Thank you for coming by!

[@diedre58]

Wow, your video did the trick! I am so motivated to tackle my scraps. Thank you so much, Kathleen!!! Keep your fingers crossed for me, I'm going in!!! Lol

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@diedre58 Yay! Hooray! I am crossing my fingers and hope it works for you as well as it does for me. Thanks for watching. I might just mention that you can try it out with any shallow nesting containers, like these cardboard trays. But you don’t have to decorate them til you know if you like the system. Or spray paint is really quick, haha.

[@donnadamaskinos4555]

did u make the large cardboard tote box?? do u have a video how?

[@BeAgainBooks]

@ I did not Donna, sadly. I got it in a little church bookstore many years ago and it was well used when I covered it with Contact paper and repurposed it in the studio. You could perhaps make something similar with two small cardboard boxes glued to a square “handle” piece. Or just any file box really, that would fit your paper.

[@TubeYouLena]

8:20 Your stack of trays idea is so awesome! I always thought the trays need lids to stack something on top but hey, no, you can do without with the right size of the trays. I make my own trays and boxes from cardboard and strips of wood (my husband cuts those on my demand) and I will certainly try this idea. Thanks!!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@TubeYouLena What luck to have a handy husband. I’m glad you like this idea Lena, it works so well for me. I hope you’ll personalize the categories to what you need. Thanks so much for watching;

[@brittakarow2949]

Exactly what I needed as I started decluttering last monday. At least 15 minutes a day is my task and I'm doing very good until now. 😊 But haven't made decisions for the reorganizing yet. Your video helps me lot and I'll go watching your other ones too. Thank you so much ❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

Congratulations on your start Britta! It is such a hard job. Just keep your feet moving. I’m glad this video helps a bit. Good luck!

[@LisaSonora]

Thank you for sharing your paper scrap organizing system! It's so beautiful to look at!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@LisaSonora I’m glad you think so Lisa! Thanks so much for watching.l

[@DarlaW]

What a great system!! Thank you for sharing it! I tend to organize by color but now I'm thinking this may be a better idea. 💕

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@DarlaW thank you Darla! I’m happy to give you something to consider.

[@LoriKorstanje]

great ideas, at first I didn't think much of the trays but once you went through how the system worked it is brilliant thanks so much!

[@BeAgainBooks]

I’m so glad you see the value Lori! - it’s a game changer for me, at least. Thanks for sticking with me.

[@karenrwalker]

I agree! Seeing the system in action was super helpful. The additional tip at the end about what to do when the trays are filling up too much was great too.

[@faodail3913]

That's brilliant, thank you. I sort of started a similar system copied from a minamilist but using same sized A4 plastic trays/bins. This looks easier to organise and more useful in handling and usage. I'm going to go your way, suits my personality better. So thank you from New Zealand!❤❤❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@faodail3913 I’m glad it makes sense to you. I’m glad you know what suits you. Thanks so much for coming by! Good luck!

[@stamdl]

Your nesting tray system is brilliant! I love seeing storage that has been created to suit how a person works because it not only solves a problem but makes creating easier. You have nailed it. I love shallow storage, especially drawers but also trays. I get overwhelmed by seeing all the things. I’m definitely going to think on adding size as a component - thank you for so much inspiration.

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@stamdl My pleasure! It’s so funny how we are all so different, yet try to make storage systems fit us all. I just love seeing all my stuff, but I can appreciate the tidiness of drawers - if I had the room for furniture, haha. Thank you for watching and I’m so glad you now have something to consider.

[@nancypyter1511]

I really like your tray idea Kathleen! I need the declutter fairy to come over and help me, lol!🥰

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@nancypyter1511 Yep, I hear you Nancy! If you ever find one…haha. Thanks for coming by! Good luck with the clutter.

[@sharminikamalikajayawarden7541]

So inspirational. Thank you 🙏 😊 so much for sharing 💝. I love your layering and collaging which I believe is the bedrock of junk journaling. So I too have a shoe box for large pieces and medium and small. But I don’t have that much stash as you do since I’m new to this I guess. But I do have a sizable amount of scraps and once the project is done I put them away in see through zip lock bags. I need to add two more shoe boxes for focal points and accents! Thanks very much ☺️ for the tip.

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@sharminikamalikajayawarden7541 Aw Sharmini! Thanks for coming by - I hope you are feeling way better and back to crafting. Shoe boxes work just as well, even if they don’t nest. The bags could work for me, except I don’t want to open them, haha. I’m so lazy! wish I had more horizontal space too, haha.

[@sharminikamalikajayawarden7541]

It’s my pleasure to be with your wonderful world of crafting, which I admire very much. It has brought me inspiration beyond. It’s always great to drop by. Thank you 🙏 😊 so much, Kathleen. I’m recovering steadily and hope to be crafting soon 💖.

[@miarenee6703]

I need this video. Thanks Kathleen!❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@miarenee6703 my pleasure Mia! I’m so pleased to give you some ideas.

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

I am loving this, in that I can do it! I am so glad to see how to do it! Perfect!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539 I’m glad to hear it Cynthia! Really happy to help inspire you - good luck!

[@carolfarney-creativethough2725]

Really good video, Kathleen!!! It's always a good thing to find new ways to deal with scraps. And, we all know, they accumulate so fast! Thank you for sharing! ❤❤❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@carolfarney-creativethough2725 My pleasure Carol! Thanks you so much for coming by!

[@hazelanakadesign7071]

Thanks, Kathleen for the peek into your head and your system for managing paper scraps! I love the look of your scrap snippet lengths.Thanks for this. Hazel

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@hazelanakadesign7071 Thanks very much Hazel - it’s crazy up there, haha. I’m glad you came by!

[@hazelanakadesign7071]

@@BeAgainBooks I often say that to my viewers when I give them a peek into my head.....it's a scary place for sure...lol. H

[@vickicato9920]

You have given me some great ideas for my menagerie of scraps. Thank you,😀

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@vickicato9920 Oh I am glad to hear this Vicki. I’m glad you like these.

[@elainet5870]

It’s so funny that I see this video now. I’ve been busy cleaning and reorganizing my scraps, and I did decide to go with a size organization for my scraps. I do have sizes for some of my tiniest scraps that have particular purposes, but I also decided to put the large, medium and smalls in Different tubs and containers as well. I’m working on paper, as well as fabrics and fibers! What I need to do now more consistently, is to do more scrap busting activities (master boards, etc) when my containers start overflowing! I do love my scraps! 😃❤️

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@elainet5870 Serendipity Elaine! Haha. I really find that sizes work the best for my mind. I’ve done the same thing with my vintage, pocket stuffing ephemera and it’s working so well. Fibers would also work, as you say. Thanks so so much for your support and encouragement! I appreciate you!

[@barbaraperna5536]

Excellent Video. Thank you for sharing. ❤️

[@BeAgainBooks]

My pleasure! I’m so glad it’s helpful!

[@sallysmith2937]

Great tips. I will definitely apply these to get more organized. 💜

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@sallysmith2937 Hooray Sally! I’m glad this is helpful to you - good luck with your organizing! Thanks for watching.

[@Sheree-aka-SherryLynn]

Setting up my craft studio that came from Santa. This system for scraps will be very helpful.

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@Sheree-aka-SherryLynn Yay! So glad this will fit into your further system - and I’m glad Santa came through with the creative goods. Hoorah!

[@rhondahunt9888]

I love this! I think i may even decorate outer trays to reflect their contents and label because i like labels and lists etc. Also love how then you used scraps to show how system makes sense!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@rhondahunt9888 I’m so glad you found this helpful Rhonda. Labeling the tray somehow is a great idea, I’m so glad you can see how to personalize this.

[@faodail3913]

I like to stick labels on everything too. I roped in my grands from next door, to put papers in the correct trays. Had to watch the wee ones, of course. I'd pick a paper up, call out it's "name" (butterflies etc) and hand it to the child, grab the next paper ditto, while correcting anyone getting confused. Now I'm shifting house, I need to repeat it all and weed out stuff. This is perfect inspiration!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@faodail3913 What a fun thing to turn a chore into a game with your loved ones. That is genius. I hope those helpers are still nearby! Good luck with your move.

[@Bront-ki2im]

Very inspiring and helpful, thank you so much for sharing your ideas with us, so appreciated. ☺️

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@Bront-ki2im Aww - thanks so much Bront!

[@marybethrosebrook282]

I just finished organizing my papers and scraps. I like your system better😂, especially the nesting boxes!!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Aww- wouldn’t you know, haha! Well, really it’s such a hard thing to figure it all out. Work is never wasted though, when it helps you learn more about yourself and what will help you function better. I’m really glad you came by and happy to contribute something to think more about.

[@roxiebaker1158]

Inspiring, as always! I've tried a variety of ways to organize paper and paper scraps. Right now everything has a home, but it's not all together in the most accessible way. Your system resonates with me. I think i will try some version of it. My dining room doubles as my creating space, so i will first need to assess my space and figure out if there is a good place to house the trays and what sizes can be accommodated. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@roxiebaker1158 Congratulations on finding homes for everything - that’s huge. I’m glad the system inspires some thinking on your part Roxie - thanks so much for watching.

[@vivekagudmundsson9624]

Hi from Sweden so nice to meet and se you...I vas so inspiring im also clening and orgenizing my studio after 3years vaterdamich so now I soon be finish so I can create my art its going to be so muth fun. Take care se you next time.🎉😊

[@BeAgainBooks]

You can do it Viveka! It really is a lot of work, but so satisfying when finished. Thank you for watching!

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

Collaged boxes make such a difference to the eye and organisation! Ceri Griffiths has his collaged boxes with lids, and again, a game changer closed as opposed to open layers. Excellence in both ideas 💡 🙌

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@elizabethglenbentley7882 They do for sure, yes! And it’s nice to find a system that works. Thanks so much for coming by today!

[@PattysPaperDesigns]

Wow, wonderful system idea. TFS

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@PattysPaperDesigns Thank you so much Patty - I’m glad you came by this morning!

[@imagesbykim]

I have a similar but different tray system and methods for my bits. I will be showing it in my desktop tour video Jan 25th LOL I hope you will stop in for that. Funny. I will note that my desk never looks clean. I enjoy listening to your methods and your voice is very relaxing and calming. Thank-you for sharing!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@imagesbykim Oh I will come by for sure Kim - I’m glad you enjoyed the visit here. Thanks for watching.

[@joniallen6880]

I like trays too!

[@BeAgainBooks]

They’re great aren’t they? Thanks for coming by Joni!

[@mindybeveridge8377]

Thank you for sharing your great ideas for organizing those scraps. I have been spending this week cleaning my room and this has helped so much!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@mindybeveridge8377 Hooray Mindy! Good for you - tackling such a hard project. I’m so glad to be helpful!

[@Gardenias_and_Grace]

Your system is amazing AND easy! I am a piler. If I have to open a lid, drawer, or cabinet to put it away, it's not happening. I see your paper scrap system being immensely helpful for me! Thank you so much for sharing! ( I have scraps in multiple bins and drawers around the room and would love to have them in one place. Lol)

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@Gardenias_and_Grace Yes, you get me, obviously, haha! Thanks so much for watching - I hope this might help you!

[@Gardenias_and_Grace]

@BeAgainBooks 😊❤️

[@gemmalclarke]

I love my nesting tray system - it's similar to mine but I use a system for each journal I work on - so all the scraps are related to that book - it's exhausting! But then I love using the leftovers when the book is finished to make little book page masterboards to be cut up later (like yours)

[@BeAgainBooks]

That sounds like a great system too Gemma! It’s always a joy to find creative ways to use up the scraps.

[@lornabee309]

I love your system, Kathleen! Thanks for sharing!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@lornabee309 Thanks so much Lorna!

[@lhalnan]

Love these trays! I use some trays, but I'm going to increase my use. I like how you picked from the trays to make a piece. Brilliant!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@lhalnan Thanks so much Lorna! I’m so glad you came by today!

[@lorlor2831]

The open boxes are brilliant! I currently organize in the same manner of sizes but put them in plastic folders but that’s kinda a pain to dump out then I have to put them back( which doesn’t always happen) thanks for this ❤️

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@lorlor2831 Yep, that’s my problem too! So this solves that, at least for me. Thanks for coming by!

[@ScrapbookSage]

I love seeing how people organize their process. Great job,!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@ScrapbookSage Thank you Dawn! I appreciate that!

[@ericastannard2635]

Amazing, Kathleen! And definitely inspirational! I actually sort of got started with the bigger item trays, but then kind of lost the plot! So like lots of other subbies, I DO try to get organized, but I sort of micromanage like you mentioned at the very end about different colors & then it becomes crazy & I have no idea where anything is or even what I’m even looking for!! You’ve given me a new way to look at my scrap boxes & hopefully I’ll put something together that’s similar to your system! I’m so glad you said “yes” to your friend! I’d love to see more of this kind of thing if you have any more ideas! Thank you so much!! Happy New Year! Erica❤Yes, your boxes are so lovely!❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@ericastannard2635 That’s great Erica! I’m sure you can pick up the threads again! I’m glad this was helpful. I actually have a studio tour video scheduled for the 18th of January as part of this organizing challenge. Thanks so much for stopping by!

[@ericastannard2635]

Oh I’ll be watching for that!! Thanks!

[@gwenhoistad4424]

This is so helpful I'm going to start Right ! This will definitely help My smart Crafting area!!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@gwenhoistad4424 Yay! Hooray! I’m so glad to give you some possibilities to try - thanks so much for coming by!

[@StampYourselfHappy]

This system that you use is exactly what I need! Right now my scraps are so organized into minute categories that I spend way too much time trying to keep up with it. I love this idea! I plan to start "mixing up" my scraps. I believe it will help me to be way more creative and free! Thank you, thank you! You are amazing!😊

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@StampYourselfHappy Hooray - here’s to creativity and freedom! I’m so glad that you see possibility in how it can work for you! That makes me happy!

[@StampYourselfHappy]

It is really nice to see someone who organizes stuff the same way that my brain works! Kindred spirits. I am currently taking a break from labeling my boxes, I already had them. Lol. But I have to have a label on it when I first start a new way.​@@BeAgainBooks

[@anniegabriel5892]

Those snippet strips are calling out for a line of decorative stitching!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@anniegabriel5892 Right? Maybe so. I don’t do a lot of stitching on paper…fabric yes, haha. Thanks so much for coming by Annie!

[@littlekentucky2294]

I saw this video pop up and thought to myself, I bet many of us need help in this area, I know it’s been on my mind lately how to be more organized, and how to decide what to keep and what to let go of in my paper world of play to not feel overwhelmed and I have only been into junk journal making for about 4 years. Very helpful, I like your ideas, thank you for sharing, I just subscribed 😊❤ I even like how you made your boxes look cute! Great idea as well!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@littlekentucky2294 Aww - thanks so much for your thoughts and the encouragement! Welcome to the channel and I hope you’ll find additional inspiration here.

[@ravenvintageca]

I love the ease of access with your tray system for your scraps! I also love the categories you use - this is so sensible! Thanks for sharing your storage solutions and the pretty pocket! So inspired by your paper strips!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@ravenvintageca Thanks so much for the encouragement- I appreciate that and I’m glad you came by. Joy in the journey!

[@lorrainey2004]

I adore your nesting boxes. How cool is that?!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Lorraine! It feels pretty cool, actually, haha.

[@debbiebreen6276]

I have loads of scraps and have tried to sort but after a while I feel overwhelmed by it all. I have too many plastic tubs and I stack them with labels on the front to see where everything is, but it still seems there are far too many tubs in my small craft space. I don't have a craft room per say it's in my living room. I do love your system and your ideas though. Thank you for your utube very informative and I feel a bit better after watching it. God Bless xxxxxx

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@debbiebreen6276 I’m glad Debbie - it really is an overwhelming process. My husband says it’s like trying to organize the dump, haha. Not very flattering to me, but I’m sure you understand. Thanks so much for coming by today. I appreciate your time.

[@cowgirlhippiechick9911]

Thanks for sharing! My system is very much like yours. My "job" today is sorting. 2 inches of snow down here in Sierra county...and its cold. Please come and get your weather! Lol😂😂

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@cowgirlhippiechick9911 haha - we got snow overnight too, but only about 1/2 an inch so far. But cold - yeah! I’m interested that this is how you do things…I think it becomes pretty intuitive after shuffling paper for so long, haha. Thanks for coming by and for the encouragement - bundle up!

[@kellybrush4803]

Love seeing your system Kathleen! It is awesome!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@kellybrush4803 Thanks very much Kelly!

[@kellybrush4803]

I am searching for boxes as we speak- LOL

[@BeAgainBooks]

@ haha - that’s great Kelly. I hope it works for you!

[@theserendipitouscrafter3532]

Great idea !! I definitely need to adopt a system because I have random trays or piles everywhere 😢 great video ! Thanks for sharing your studio with us.

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@theserendipitouscrafter3532 my pleasure! Thanks so much for watching.

[@kerynokeeffe9133]

Thank you, Kathleen. I love to see the systems that are really working for you a couple of years after your big overhaul! Great work and wonderful inspiration for us! I use trays, too. Love and big hugs! 😀

[@BeAgainBooks]

My pleasure Keryn! Thanks so much for your constant support. Great minds think alike, haha! Hugs back!

[@papermunch]

Ohhh I’m totally inspired! Thanks

[@BeAgainBooks]

Yay! I’m so pleased you’ve enjoyed this video - thank you for watching!

[@marciabonk2533]

Very helpful! I got some great tips to use!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Marcia -I’m glad it’s helpful!

[@felicitygibbs8923]

Fabulous video! I’m so inspired ❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@felicitygibbs8923 Yay! I’m so glad you are Felicity! Thanks so much for coming by!

[@vickicoatney3062]

A great system.

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@vickicoatney3062 aww - thanks very much Vicki! I’m glad you think so!

[@sharronj7900]

❤ love this

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so very much Sharron!

[@CaraBrandonCreations]

This is so clever! Such a great idea! I love your collaged boxes too!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Cara!

[@PennyPudge]

very nice system. I just have to let go of so much so that I can create once again; thank you

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@PennyPudge I hear you Penny! Sometimes it takes something drastic to get to a reset. Thanks so much for coming by!

[@claudiablanton8963]

Thank you for sharing! This makes such sense and I’m going to give it a try!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@claudiablanton8963 Thank you for watching Claudia - I hope you find it useful!

[@PositiveThanksLiving]

I LOVE how your brain works! What a useful yet creative layered tray concept and that we can make these for ourselves for our process! For sure taking this idea 💡 and adapting for my way of crafting! I’ve struggled to layer things and this may make all the difference - it’s so true that if we have things organized it’s easier to do all the things! “What is the job the scrap will do?” Great question to ask ourselves! Happy crafting and happy new year Kathleen! 🩵 Lori

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@PositiveThanksLiving Aw Lori! I love your support and encouragement here on my channel - thank you so very much! I’m glad you got the point of the video - what’s the job? yep, that question has really made all the difference for me. Finding the right storage container and place is much easier after finding the answer to that question. Thanks for watching.

[@teresazuehls783]

Great ideas on organizing your scraps. TFS!❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@teresazuehls783 Thank you very much Teresa!

[@RaindropLila7]

Hi Kathleen! I enjoyed watching how you organize your paper scraps! I also enjoy using trays.

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@RaindropLila7 It’s a great system. I wish I had known years ago that I needed open storage. I do love it now, though. Thanks so much Lydia for coming by!

[@gretchenmaris8086]

That video was a wonderful, creative way to sort and organize !! Thank you!!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@gretchenmaris8086 Thanks very much Gretchen! I appreciate that!

[@mikeselness910]

Thank you for sharing ,very helpful ,trays and layering by size ,will definitely try to incorporate it in my crafting ,I mainly do cards ,but I think it will work for that also ,thanks again ,Teresa in Mn

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@mikeselness910 My pleasure Teresa! I’m always glad to see your name here in the comments. Thanks for watching.

[@tinasmith3265]

Great tips Kathleen thank you

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@tinasmith3265 my pleasure Tina! Thanks for watching!

[@tfntexas]

Great video and a great system for organizing scraps. The boxes are cute too and also use up more of those scraps! Love it!❤ Tammie

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much Tammie - yep, it’s all about busting scraps around here. I appreciate your support!

[@cottonconfetti]

I do have scraps in trays, but they don't really stack and take up a lot of room. Your stacking system is really what l need and it looks great in your craft room 🤩. I've been snowed in here in Yorkshire (UK) since Saturday, so l'm loving this decluttering series and have been working daily on sorting my craftroom 😇 😂

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@cottonconfetti Oh well done Davina! Sorry for the deep snow, but it’s a great way to get something done about the house! I’m so glad you came by - thank you!

[@MossCottageMarket]

I love this system Kathleen! I already do this for the magazine pictures I use for glue books but didn't think to do the same for my scraps. I need to get some boxes cut up and get organizing. i love that you even have a Tim Holtz tray. That is one I'll make for sure as his stuff is all over my craft room! 🩷🩷🩷

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@MossCottageMarket I’m so glad this is helpful! Thanks so much for coming by today!

[@cherylemery8594]

Wonderful system Kathleen. Thanks for sharing this.

[@BeAgainBooks]

Glad it was helpful Cheryl! Thanks for watching.

[@happymaker2243]

Great ideas for organizing scraps. Thank you. ❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

My pleasure! Thanks so much for coming by!

[@Freedaaa]

this is a space saver ... brilliant

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@Freedaaa Yes! One of the many things I like about this system! Thank you for stopping in!

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

This is really good information. Thank you, Kathleen!😊❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

My pleasure - I’m so glad it’s helpful!

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

Great video. I have too many scraps to do mine that way so I put them in individual clear containers. Have a wonderful day ☺♥

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore I’m glad you have a system that works Joan! Thanks for stopping by!

[@jennieadamsMM]

Scraps still not organized but getting a lot of good tips❣️🤗💖🦋

[@BeAgainBooks]

It can be a process Jennie but I’m so glad this video is helping you. Thanks for watching!

[@ragsofheartplanning]

I love this! I hope I can find some trays around my home bc now I want to organize my scraps just like this 😅❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

Yay - I hope you can scrounge something up. It doesn’t have to be fancy…they just need to be open and nest into each other. Thanks for trying it.

[@ragsofheartplanning]

@ I’m going to use the top and bottom of a board game box 😆

[@BeAgainBooks]

@ that’s a great idea!

[@SusieMathews]

Fantastic, clean and oh so logical. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!😊

[@BeAgainBooks]

That's so kind Susie - thank you!

[@thejunkjourney2650]

Love the nesting boxes. They are easy to access and flexible in their capacity. Thank you for sharing your great system.

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@thejunkjourney2650 I’m glad you see the possibilities in this system! Thank you for watching.

[@gayleneponds]

Great idea

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@gayleneponds I am so glad you think so Gaylene - thanks so much for watching.

[@MargiesCraftyCorner]

I'm currently in the process of organizing and decluttering my craft room to make it more conducive to crafting!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@MargiesCraftyCorner Thanks for coming by Margie! I wish you good luck in your process, it’s a real job. But when you find the system that works, it’s such a relief.

[@CarolKnoles-c5m]

Great ideas thanks❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@CarolKnoles-c5m Thanks very much Carol!

[@GailScarano]

Great ideas!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@GailScarano Thank you Gail!

[@annmarie84331]

Very helpful. I like the open box ideas vs my current plastic containers. Decided to try this with the bottoms of different sizes of Christmas and vintage tins. ❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@annmarie84331 I’m glad you like it AnnMarie! Thanks so much for watching!

[@PDoonan]

Little plastic bags, sorted by color or by "theme". All the bags are in a tub behind my work table. Easy for me and works well. Just another suggestion

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks so much for the tips! I’m so glad this works for you!

[@amandarichards7420]

Thank you for sharing

[@BeAgainBooks]

My pleasure Amanda! Thanks for watching.

[@Barbarachocolate1956]

Thanks for addressing a real issue in a craft room. Scraps occur in absolutely every project. 2 issues: 1. Scraps occur daily 2. I need scraps to make clusters, etc. daily. The scraps need to be readily accessible. You came up with great ideas. Thank you!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@Barbarachocolate1956 Yep - I see you understand the problem, haha! Thanks so much Barbara for coming by! I appreciate your thoughts.

[@nan4art]

Wonderful idea! I have things sorted but lids somehow just stop me from using my paper. Love your open box concept! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Yes! I understand that completely, so I’m glad I can offer an alternative! Thanks for stopping by!

[@ninacox6865]

Love your layer system. Makes more sense than a lot I’ve seen. Thanks

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@ninacox6865 Thank you Nina! I’m glad you have something to think about. I appreciate you stopping in!

[@dakielty]

This is brilliant! I think I saw something about your trays before, but this complete explanation just makes so much sense. Thank you

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@dakielty Aw thanks so much Dorothy! It’s my pleasure to share and I’m glad you came by!

[@janetpayne6092]

It's inspiring to see your method and creativity. Thank you! 🩵

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@janetpayne6092 My pleasure Janet! Thanks so much for coming by!

[@peggylenegar5462]

Great ideas. I love your naming trays by job they fo I wrote it down. Ihave alot of papers to sort. I am going to gather containers today.

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@peggylenegar5462 Thanks very much Peggy! It’s a hard job, isn’t it. Be patient with yourself and good luck with your scraps!

[@lillianmuske6961]

Thanks for the best idea I have seen in a long while. You took care of my scraps issues and my boxes that I’ve been saving “cause they have a good use some day”. Give yourself a a gold star for a job well done.

[@BeAgainBooks]

Aw thanks so much Lillian! I am so glad this was helpful to you. Thanks for watching.

[@crafti.louisecreates6824]

I love that system! Mine is similar, but out of control. LOL!

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@crafti.louisecreates6824 Haha - I’m sorry to hear it! The chaos can just be overwhelming sometimes. Thanks so much for watching.

[@brendasmith-allen4601]

Great idea! So need a good system that is easily accessible and stores well. TFS

[@BeAgainBooks]

I hope this can be “it” Brenda! Remember to personalize your categories. It works best when it fits your own workflow. Thanks for watching!

[@JustAprilakaJuJu]

Omg Great Video I so want to be u when I grow up! Very inspiring!!!! Can’t wait to put this in action!!! You make me want to run now and redo my scraps and my whole craft room! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@JustAprilakaJuJu Oh JuJu! You make me blush, haha! Thanks for your enthusiasm and your rock steady support!

[@lorifitzgibbon3085]

Great video! Thank you

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@lorifitzgibbon3085 I’m so glad you like it Gloria - thanks so much for watching this morning.

[@annelarsson6152]

Thank you so much for sharing your organization tips and inspiration ❤.

[@BeAgainBooks]

@@annelarsson6152 My pleasure Anne! Thanks so much for watching.