Tips, Tricks & Techniques Series #3 Craft Room Organization

[@kadym4164]

Love the way you have kept everything so clean and compact. I have way too much supplies and too little space to be so neat and tidy no matter how hard I try. Would SO love a big, light and airy craft space like yours. So beautiful!

[@jmstamper42]

Your crafting room looks very nice and organized, love the light colors that you used to make your room seem brighter, also.

[@cherylsscrapbooking]

I too like the video holder! Wouldn't it be great to have some of our husbands filmed making these types of projects for others to see!?? I really like your bar handle on the wall above your desk. It would definetly help keep the desk/work/play area clear, as you said. Thank you for sharing and keeping this on your channel since 2014, never can go wrong with great ideas!!

[@MsCarolinaDreamz]

I begged my husband to come see. LOL First thing he said is "that's a flange" so I guess I know some things in this world. When it was all shown he said he'd make it for me! YAY TFS so much. xo

[@qormi1000]

Thank you Wendy for your video. You are sooooo organised. Love your different coloured stools.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

love the tour Wendy!

[@cathylee2327]

Wendy, I think you really helped me. I love the DSP pouches, and the cart is a great idea. I will be at The Container store and IKEA today. I will be visiting your site often keep up the great work. Cathy

[@WendyCranford]

Hi Cathy Thank you so much for the sweet words :)

[@shawnawegner3329]

Hi Wendy. You crack me up! I describe building things just like you do. My husband just laughs. I am starting to shoot videos and my husband came up with a contraption that works wonderfully as well. Thank you for sharing all of your ideas. I really enjoy them :)

[@scrapgirl14671]

Love the tip for using the plate holder for the Big Shot platforms and plates, really terrific idea! TFS,!

[@Wannabecrafting247]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you explaining why you keep your scraps upright. It makes sense. And, yeah, I've always kept mine flat in a box or drawer. They never get used. I'm going to try your method.

[@kimheathcreates55]

Just watching this now in 2020 and loving your set up! TFS!!!

[@MsChareng]

A great tour of your craft area! So many wonderful ideas....thank you

[@ubstampin]

Hi Wendy Great space. Thanks for sharing, you have a lot of ideas for organizing. I'm in the process of reorganizing my space and I am looking at other people's spaces to get ideas on how to store and organize all of my stuff. Thanks again.

[@paperandstamping541]

I think I have watched this like 3 times .. getting ideas.. lol love it... I still feel overwhelmed on how to make a craft room in my house lol ... great share!

[@WendyCranford]

Aw thanks - Some stuff has changed since this video. I should probably do a new one.

[@paperandstamping541]

nice... would love to see it!

[@aileenhammond1238]

Hi Wendy. Love your craft room. I saved it for future use. I have the tall storage container with handle and folders. I purchased it at Joann Fabrics. It comes with a lid that is a storage container as well. I am excited to re-purpose the use of mine to store my craft mats, score buddy and other tall things which are taking up precious shelf space. I noticed your Bible on the table. Great idea to keep one in the craft room to keep priorities straight. I start crafting and have a hard time stopping. waiting to see your updated craft room, too. Blessings.

[@WendyCranford]

Aileen Hammond Hi Aileen. Yes I love having my bible handy! Never know when you might need that ;)

[@amb7412]

Good video. Love the Container Store organization containers. Those clear trays are terrific.

[@curlycurly004u]

Cute room! And Lori is so sweet to think of you when she goes shopping :)

[@mvass294evr]

The thing you are using to remove the backs of brads is actually a button shank remover. You can cut the sharks off of buttons so you can glue them down. Using it for a brad can dull it. They make small wire cutters and that would probably make a cleaner cut. I have both of these in my craft room and use each of them for those purposes.

[@47bettie]

Hi Wendy, Thank you for showing your craft room and for the great ideas, we move into a new house and my hubby made one of the room in the basement a craft room for me your ideas have been helpful thanks! Just Subscribed to your channel! Liz...

[@TheSpanishClassroom]

Hi. Where did you buy the cabinet for your SU stamps. The one to the right of your space. It has the inks too? Thanks

[@graceday7203]

I'm always looking for better storage ideas, and especially loved your idea for storing the Big Shot platform, sandwiches, etc. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@wendysoward2662]

Hi Wendy, can you please tell me the size of your room? Awesome video!!

[@SherryWolfe]

So many great ideas. Why can't I be that organized? Thanks for sharing your awesome space with me. Sherry

[@Ideas2come]

Hi I know it's been a while since you did this video, But I just wanted to let you know that it was great for me because it helped me get started on the organization of my craft room,. I moved into my home in December and have been frustrated with trying to figure out how to put things, I had boxes and stuff everywhere couldn't even walk in my craft room. I really needed to get going on it so i could use it, so i was looking at videos and found yours. I can't wait to do my own video and hopefully I can help someone as well. Thanks for sharing these wonderful tips. Heather

[@WendyCranford]

Ideas2come Oh I love that you left me a comment Heather! Please make sure you share your video with me when you get your craft room all done :) I would love to see it.

[@Ideas2come]

Ok I will Thank you Wendy !!!

[@shannonhiggs812]

What an amazing room!

[@lynn2cu]

I like your room. Very organized! I have a tip for you if you still have the wall unit gift that is really not practical....I feel your pain. That thing was so darn cute I had to have it on my wall! .... so, I bought one. Like you said, totally is taking up valuable real estate! Just when I was ready to take it down I discovered these tiny rectangular storage containers at the dollar store. You get 12 for a buck!( They also come in round shapes but the rectangular ones are a better fit.) Im a sucker for this kind of thing but this time it paid off! LOL heehee. I have 60! of these things on my wall unit and it is only half full! I store sequins, special buttons and working on putting wood and metal embellies in them. Mostly I store extra things that I have punched. I also have one for each alpha letter. Now when ever I want to create a quick card, tag or box I have all the little doodads (flowers, leaves, small images that I already have stamped and colored , and labels ready to go. the containers are clear with white tops so they look good in the wall unit. I tape a sample of each item on its box so i can quickly see it at a glance. I am so glad i didn't get rid of it! I placed a 6 cube storage unit under it, Each cube holds bling, stickers, fancy trims, blah, blah, blah. The thing is,it's organized, visually pleasing and it FUNCTIONS fast! Long winded way to say don't give up on it yet! LOL TFS!

[@WendyCranford]

HAHA! So funny you should mention those Lynn. I have a bunch of them. Thanks so much for sharing :)

[@Sillybabyalive]

OMG, that video camera holder! Brilliant

[@peaches1965jsl]

NoMad Kids and Toys (

[@carolhodson6353]

I love your craftroom.

[@LynnGalvanHippie-Chick]

Great video thanks for sharing could you give dimensions on your shelves for your punches and stamps please I have a handy hubby

[@WendyCranford]

Here it is. It's probably easier and cheaper to buy it for only $16 www.target.com/p/closetmaid-6-cube-mini-cubeicals-white/-/A-13217291#prodSlot=medium_1_5&term=shelf%20organization

[@pilotdiana]

Love your room - very organized. I will use some of your organizing ideas for sure.

[@TheMuggs2008]

Thank you for the awesome tips. I'm building a new house and am looking for all the help I can get before I set up my stamping room.

[@graceday7203]

Great quality video with lots of really good storage and organizing suggestions. I'm always curious when I see "thumbs down" for a video - what seems to be their problem? If they don't need the suggestions, go on to another video. No excuse for a thumbs down when the quality is good and so much work has gone into the making of a video. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@WendyCranford]

grace day HAHAHA! Grace I have wondered the SAME THING... Like what in the world in my video constitutes a thumbs down. But I honestly think I have one hater out there because EVERY video I do has AT LEAST one thumbs down and it's so annoying. I just wish I knew why. lol.

[@buffyscott9314]

Hi Wendy!!! I know it’s been 5 years and I’ve seen ur videos before BUT I have a question … do you remember where you purchased the cubbie cabinets on ur desk? I’m looking for something this size for MY stamps and this would be the perfect size. I’ve been looking at other options and these seems to fit my area. The one to the left seems similar to the one I purchased at Target years ago, about the time you made this video. Unfortunately I can’t find them anymore. I’ve also seen ur video of ur IKEA stamp storage..what is the name of that rack/shelf? THANKS SO MUCH 😘!!!

[@WendyCranford]

They were from Target. They are by ClostMaid. Good luck :)

[@kari2441]

Great ideas! I also like your intro music! I used to sing that song at karaoke!

[@kimberlywalker1015]

Love your awesome craft/classroom space☺

[@robinwhitmarsh128]

Great craft room!!!

[@ScrappyGamerDDS]

Hey that plastic tote is from Micheals... I love them, it's where I store my 12x12 pads

[@ShanonT12]

Hey Wendy! I was wondering if you could send me what your family guys did to make those OUTSTANDING paper towers? My hubby is super handy with woodworking too. Even if you just took some super close ups of the towers. I really want to see how they attached the shelves. Grooves? routed? Thanks for any help you can give.

[@WendyCranford]

+Shanon Thatcher Hi Shanon, I actually don't have any of the info on how he built it. I basically took him a piece of paper and said I need a tower that has 10 14 slots that will fit this paper, and not be so deep that the paper sits way back. I told him I needed it to be flush with the front of the holder. Then I came back a week or two later and had these. lol... I know it's made of MFD board and that's about all I know. It was so long ago I am not sure he'd remember what all he did to make them.

[@AuntieMarg123]

Great organization, I'd like to know about the cabinet under your island area please.

[@WendyCranford]

Those are ALEX cabinets from IKEA

[@PatsTreasuresNCrafts]

Thanks for the tour! It's fun to see how others store their goodies. I had to subscribe to you again. I'm finding that is an issue with YT. I've had to re-sub to a lot of people that I was subscribed to for a long time. I wish they would quit "fixing" things! LOL ~ Hugs ~ Pat

[@Nihe1967]

Hello Wendy, great video! What are those things called that your Upline told you about where you hold your precut paper in? Sorry, I am German I hope you understand what I mean. The plastic kinda stings. Thanks! Nicole

[@MsMaria990]

Hello, Love your studio and your organizational storage. Would like to know if possible where you purchased the clear plastic sleeves. I have some but they're so flimsy I end up leaving the cut papers inside the paper packs. Thank you so much.

[@BitsOfLifePaperCrafs]

Great storage tips! I've been trying to think of something for my Sizzix pads and love the plate holder idea. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@patriciatrevino9994]

Awesome ideas and so organized and neat! So inspiring I am going to clean up my area...lol. Tfs

[@barbaranichols5938]

I loved all the great tips!

[@pamkenel7534]

Hi nice space! Where did you get what your stamp pads is in?

[@sharonolsen6579]

great ideas! thank you so much for sharing! i am going to watch this again.. (at least once.. probably more) :)

[@loricarter6108]

At beginning of tutor you showed those clear paper seperaters in that green basket. Can you tell me what they are callled or their order # from the container store...so cool. LOVE YOUR STORAGE IDEAS....TFS.

[@WendyCranford]

Here you go: www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10001509&N=&Ntt=720020

[@jbuffan218]

Have saved this video for the fantastic storage ideas, Definately getting those plastic thingys for the bottom of baskets and the sleeves for your DSP with scraps. Great idea ! I am hoping you see this question: Where did you get the cabinet that you are using for your SU stamps and ink pads? LOVE the idea of cutting card bases ahead of time. Good thing to do when I feel crafty but don't want to think too hard :)

[@ibkristykat]

ya know - I honestly don't use my scraps enough and your stuffing them in one box standing vertical makes me think that's how *I* should store mine.... like you said, if it's there and in your face it's easier to remember to use it. LOL Hm. Ya did get me thinking, sooo TFS!! =) lovely color of blue on those walls BTW =)

[@WendyCranford]

Thank you so much. And yes.... I use my scraps all the time because they are readily available. Makes a huge difference I think.

[@nancyaubrey5798]

What type cabinet is holding all your stamp sets. Where is it from? All looks so clean and organized ,ready to craft. Very inspiring.

[@WendyCranford]

+Nancy Aubrey Hi Nancy, I got those from Target. They are great. Target no longer sells them but you might be able to find them on Amazon.

[@4Jirasoles]

Awesome space!! Tfs!

[@amitexo]

For a borderline OCD person this is like heaven to me!

[@SigneSabrina]

There are great tips in this video! Thanks :)

[@loritakoehn4391]

Hi Wendy, Where do you purchase the sleeves you have your 12x12 dsp stored in? Would love to have a link to somewhere or if you can just let me know where to find them, Thanks!

[@WendyCranford]

Lorita Koehn the links are on my blog here: www.luvinstampin.com/2015/05/updated-craft-room-organization.html

[@loritakoehn4391]

***** Thanks so much, Wendy! I found them and already ordered me some!

[@24get24give]

great tips - thanjs ir sharing! 0 where did you finf the cups?

[@SharaMcBride]

Hi Wendy! Love your video! How did you make the workspace countertop? Is that one piece? What are the drawer units under the desk? Thanks!

[@WendyCranford]

The countertop is from IKEA. They are in 3 pieces. The drawer units were from Michaels. I don't really like them because the drawers don't hold very much weight and they don't pull out very far. If I had it to do again I would have gotten ALEX drawers from IKEA, and probably still will make that change at some point.

[@jeaniejacobson1170]

I love your white table tops. Can I ask where did you get them?

[@WendyCranford]

IKEA

[@Scrapia27]

Hy Wendy. Tell your husband the idea with the camera holder is genius. I was looking for a simple solution and this is brilliant!

[@WendyCranford]

+Pia Cathmoir I will let him know. He always likes hearing he's genius LOL.... I have since moved from there and do my filming in another area but it worked great for a long time.

[@83AZGirl]

Wendy, Can I ask where you got the pink plier things that you said remove the metal prongs from brads? I assume you could also use it to remove the back of buttons. I need one of those!

[@WendyCranford]

Hi Elaine, My cousin bought them for me at Joann's :) Hope that helps! Wendy

[@auntiesister]

Hi, I love this video. Where did you get your table top from? Sorry if you mentioned it in the video. I'm in the process of reorganizing my craft room and really like your table top.

[@jessij5566]

I would really like to know also.... And how high is it .... Pretty please..

[@pink728]

Thanks for the video, I got a lot of ideas that I can use in my craft room which I am just setting up.

[@marigoldStudio]

Love your stamp room organization! Had a question about the area in the centre where you have your mailing stuff- where did you get those cute stools, I think I noticed they have storage underneath... So cute and functional! Would love to get those. TFS!!!

[@WendyCranford]

Hi there. My father in law made those. :) They are wonderful. When I host classes everyone can store their stuff under there.

[@rhondaeaton4708]

Etsy has listings for storage cube shelf inserts for paper also. Just purchased one for my Ikea Kallux for $30.00 free shipping.

[@poshmac5160]

Nice room, thank you for the tips.

[@kimhuff]

I really loved your tour, definitely one of the best I've watched. I'm not a stamper, but I make things (jewelry, plaques, awards, miniatures, buttons, magnets, flat backs, hair pins, bookmarks, etc.) using resin and/or polymer clay and I want to completely remodel my craft room. You had some amazing ideas for storage and although we aren't storing the same things, I see how some of your suggestions will work for my supplies. I know it's kind of rude to ask this and obviously you don't need to answer, but do you have any idea how much it cost to get your space this organized? I know your friend and mom bought some items and I'm sure you've been accumulating things, but I'm trying to create little sections in my room depending on what I'm making. For example, an area for resin, one for polymer clay, one for wire working, a section for button making, an area that holds all my cutting boards with plenty of light for cutting, and finally a section that is just for baking my clay and letting my resin pieces cure. My hubby is very handy and I am basically taking over the dining room. He built me a long table that's about 8ft long on one side of the room. My thought was to basically run that table from one corner to the other end wrapping around the corner and half way down the adjoining wall. Then on the opposite side run a long table down 85% of that wall taking it from the corner to the doorway to the kitchen. That would leave half of one wall, a corner, and the small section of wall it connects to before reaching the other side of that kitchen doorway. I'm thinking that's where I can setup all my storage. But what scares me the most is the cost of all that furniture. Sorry I'm sure my babbling doesn't make much sense, but I'm so excited and I'm worried I just won't be able to afford it. Thank you again for the video.

[@WendyCranford]

Hi Kim, It has evolved over time. So to give a set amount would be hard. But to get the tables and counter tops it was about $500. Hope that helps. I got everything at IKEA for the most part.

[@judygrit]

Hey Wendy love your room TFS!! What type of camera do you use for video taping???

[@WendyCranford]

It's just an older JVC camcorder. My hubby bought it for me about 5 years ago

[@alem.verdia4151]

Love it! Where did you buy the sleeves that hold your DSP? Thanks!

[@WendyCranford]

Amazon.com. Just go on there and search for cropper hopper paper storage.

[@roblynclemmons6104]

Where can I find the table & shelving units shown against the wall?

[@dkue706]

Awesome room

[@lindielee6322]

I've never seen spray bottles that large - were did you get your spritzers?

[@WendyCranford]

They are from Stampin' UP! :) Here you go: www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=126185&dbwsdemoid=2076798

[@PaigeKarol]

How did you make the 8x12 paper holders?

[@Kraftykathy29]

I love it! Where did you get the storage where you keep all your clear stamp I want that! Loved when u said hunky husband *hehehe* that cracked me up

[@WendyCranford]

HEEHEE! He is hunky ;) I got them at Target. Just go to target.com and type in cube organization

[@MsCarolinaDreamz]

I've been waiting YEARS for this information on how to hang my camera to make videos. My husband won't come in here to see this so its up to me and I'm not sure I can understand your "this thing" though. ::sad:: I'm going to keep trying. I think the think on the wall is called a flange. I could be wrong. I'm excited to find this video and your channel. Subscriber 10,077. :)

[@Craftyjeffiners]

Lively tips. Thanks so much

[@PriscillaWarsley]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@amandabennett5772]

What are those white storage boxes you have on your desk called?

[@anixa00ify]

I use that Martha Stewart shelf to hold my punches but I keep mine on the desk.

[@introvert22]

You have a wondeful space.

[@kimberlywalker1015]

One other thing...I don't know if you use ribbon on a regular basis...but your unit that your mom gave you would probably work for that...ask your handimen....I bet they'd have an idea on how to do this sort of thing.☺

[@joellaogilvie2744]

Where did you get the sleeve for the 12x12 paper

[@kathykirk9241]

Thank you for sharing!

[@ScrappingLatina]

Great space...

[@loricarter6108]

Thanks so much Wendy

[@Niccolelnelson]

Your tour has been one of the most helpful I've watched! I love the pre-cut cards and the scrap container! I wonder if there is a hack for those cute clear tray racks at the bottom of your bins. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@WendyCranford]

Hi Nicole Thank you so much for the kind words. Yes the pre cut cards are so helpful. I don't know if there's a hack for those. I think it would be hard to do. HOWEVER I have to say I use them ALL the time in everything. I have them all over my craft room. It's like they are the perfect size for everything.

[@martinemichel6866]

c'est superbe !!!!

[@CharlesFHiggs]

GREAT Ideas!!

[@elizabethmathews6258]

Just wondering but iv looking for ideas to put cabinets and shelves in my craft room. Just wondering how do you people dare to leave your scissors and stuff just out and soooo accesable. Do you people not have kids? I have 5 girls and if my stuff was out like yours it would be missing and just gone. I hav a hard enough time keeping track of my 4 pairs of scissors and trying to hide them from my kids and they still end up missing. I could only imagine if i had all my other stuff out like you all. Other than beating my kids black and blue evry day to keep them out of my stuff what would you reccomend?????lol

[@WendyCranford]

Hi Elizabeth. I have one 6 year old. She takes my scissors but if she doesn't put them back she has to pay me $1. So she is really good about putting them back now. lol. Same with her shoes. If she lays them in the floor somewhere and not in her shoe basket and I pick them up then I put them in a box in my room and she either has to pay $1 to get them back or do a chore. I almost never find her shoes on the floor anymore. HOWEVER, I have ONE child and you have FIVE... so um, yeah, good luck with that.? LOL :)

[@elizabethmathews6258]

***** hey Wendy Yeah i have such problems with my kids getting into my craft stuff its hard to keep it all together. I do alot of scrapbooking and had started getting all my photos organized into years and in order from beginning to now. And my kids over the years think it's cool to go and look at their pics and scatter them all over and hide some they want to keep in their rooms and they dont understand im trying to put them in their books and ugh its so frusturating. My girls are 10, 9, 5, 1 1/2, and 11 months. and my 5yr old has cut her hair like 5x already and her younger sisters hair too its crazy. i do admit im a little ocd and clean control freak so my kids r good with cleaning and keeping things picked up although they have a tendency to get into things of mine they arnt supposed to. my 3 oldest do get xtra chores quite often if they dont keep things picked up and have their daily chores too. But mayb one day they will all be older and i can not have to worry about my stuff and them not getting into things. until them im thinking the only answer to my prob is to lock my craft room door. lol best wishes to you in the new year and happy crafting.

[@beckytaylor7272]

that file tote is available at Joann

[@Scorpiomary]

thanks for camera idea

[@SnapHappy-Scrapper72]

where did u purchase the shelves that r on ur desk?

[@WendyCranford]

Target :)

[@SnapHappy-Scrapper72]

So they r just reg book shelves ? . Awsome thanks

[@WendyCranford]

Carolyn Smith No, they are smaller. They are not very deep. Wouldn't be a book shelf. I think they call them mini cubes . They are in the home organization section.

[@SnapHappy-Scrapper72]

Awesome thanks so much ....luv Ur space ..

[@jimsrib]

did your father in law have a pattern he used? I would love for my husband to build me a couple.

[@WendyCranford]

Sorry no. He just measured my paper and then built it. LOL

[@craftiejjnewton7097]

TFS 💞

[@idajeanette1893]

Cool rom🐹

[@virginiacook51]

I want to see how you make a bow with a fork

[@catheray8741]

Virginia Co

[@madeinmichigan6773]

A flange, threaded pipe and pvc pipe ☺

[@Sillybabyalive]

washi tape

[@garland75043]

i think its called a falangy (falanjey)

[@lynettebunac3159]

#craftroomgoals

[@servantrose]

wow how can you afford so much stuff! ... well I guess you may have collected this over like a decade :)