juicychristian has a great idea for storing ephemera in a mixed media spiral notebook. Her video explaining is called How to Create an Ephemera Book. Since switching to this system, I've used all of my ephemera so much more.
Just a thought. What about putting your 6x6,and 8x8 directly above your other paper, and organize it the same way you have the other paper organized. That way when you are looking for a certain color or type, it is in the shelf above the larger sheets. You eye only has to move directly up other than over there - where ever that may be. Also maybe try a Clear plastic envelop and store your bits along with the paper. Have several to keep close to the color combo. That way it is close to similar papers, and you can grab it when you are looking for other papers. No running here or over there to retrieve something somewhere else. Keep all those like bits in one place, not wasting your time going to different places. Even in a small room, it is time consuming. All you want to do is get what is in your brain on the the project.
Great idea to review your space and storage since we all use things differently. I have my stamps in refrigerator bins about half the length of the one you showed with handles built in it makes it easy to move around and put dividers by categories as you mentioned. For scraps I found if I divided them by size instead of color and put them in inexpensive baskets in those drawers I use them more because I just pull out the whole basket on my table. Just exchanging some possibilities. Happy crafting!
I remember using my paper scraps by putting a sign at my workstation that says, "Use the scraps," then I open the drawer and pull out the pouch. Love your systems, I got some good ideas, thanks so much.
This was so helpful, hearing why things did or didn't work in your craft room. I think these are things we all need to think about regular. Sometimes, it takes a few tries to get it right!
If you have room for your stamp bins even though they get heavy, try putting a small empty box or piece of styrofoam in the back of it. Fewer stamps make less weight. I guess your first task will be to make dividers so that you will know how much room is needed for each category. Than you can leave room in each box for some kind of filler. Maybe two thirds full will work better. Hope this helps. 😊 I am setting up a stamp room in a new house and have bought 2 of those boxes for markers with the criss/cross dividers at a thrift store. Hope they work better for me than they do for you. Otherwise I may just take out the dividers and just use them as a box. Good luck for finding better ways of organizing. It is always a challenge to find out what works for you.
Thank you! That’s a great idea to use a filler! Each bin would then only be about half full and then I can deal with it again later when my collection grows. As far as the marker storage, they just didn’t work for me. They work very well for others! I hope they work for you too!
I love this series and especially this follow up. So much so that now I'm subscribed to your channel❤ Looking forward to more vids from you. Thank you for sharing an honest "not sponsored" review of storage items and ideas. I appreciate that so much. While I love all the creators who share their spaces not all of us can live or afford an entire IKEA show room in our craft spaces. Your space is lovely, well put together, thought out and real. Have a wonderful week!
Great video, great inspiration, even for those of us here in Europe who have to make do without Target, Container Store etc. At least we have Amazon and Ikea 😂. Speaking of which: my absolute BEST craft room organisation tip (though an investment) is Ikea‘s PAX wardrobe. Youcan completely configure the whole thing: bib shelves, lots of drawers and here the inserts dividing the flat drawers into about 5‘‘x5‘‘ squares are AMAZING. Pulling out my drawer of rainbow order ribbons or washi tapes or mini stamp pads… is pure joy. Another marvel, much less pricey, are old MC racks (think garage sales, Ebay, flea markets): they fit many ink pads (Distress and Catherine Pooler among them), you can easily (spray) paint them, too. Kind regards from Germany, Nicola
On your works in progress trays, do they fit 12x12 paper? I like this idea for projects. I use that insert for 12x12 paper only. It would be great to keep everything like stickers and embellishments.
I knew exactly what that woven tray was because I was just wondering the other day what happened to mine. Seriously, I think I got that Pyrex dish that comes with the tray for my wedding 43 years ago so it may be hard for people to find. Maybe they’ll find it at a thrift shop. I love those type of finds in other areas of my house. It’s like shopping in my own home. Thanks for the video.
I love your paper trimmer storage! I have my pens in the round dollar tree things, I e6000 the legs and put a lazy susan under them so they spin, but while it works it looks a mess with 8 pair of scissors, needle nose pliers etc, so I need another idea. I did find a 20" long monitor riser at ikea with a drawer. If I stack 2, then should be able to store my pens & tools in the drawers, and my big kick on top, it's worth looking in to (although expensive).
Great work - love the trimmer holders and have one ready to pick up at Target! I keep large scraps in clear envelopes (job ticket holders) with the full sheets. Other types of clear envelopes would work too. Being a card maker I do a lot of small die cutting of sentiments and small elements , so small scraps are upright in ROYGBIV + Neutrals order in a very small bin near my dies and die cutting matchines. And if new scraps I want to keep don’t fit something has to be tossed (recycled).
Im an instant subscriber to your channel. You have great ideas and are able to express yourself clearly. Very much appreciate that! Yes, a person does need to re evaluate and change and thanks to your helpful suggestion, i really need to do that. Thanks fir all your efforts in putting together a well thought out video!
Thanks for sharing. I got a lot of great ideas. I'm working on my room right now. The only suggestion is that when you put the writing sound it is scratchy sounding.
Great tips! I have the same X marker storage. I solved the short marker problem by cutting foam core boards into little triangles and pushing it to the back of the sections before putting the markers inside. Some markers took a couple of layers of triangles, but it has worked really well.
Oh that’s a good idea! My issue with it is I have some sets with 100 markers and some sets with only 12 and I just don’t know how I like organizing them in there.
I have all my copics sorted by color family in a couple of them. The other two house markers and pens by use or company…multi-liners, mildliners, gel, calligraphy, color pencils, etc.
I don’t use those in my scrapping so I haven’t had to figure out a system for those. I am working on some other videos that may give you some ideas though!
Looks cute…. But I’m loath to spend $30 a drawer set + baskets + shelves totalling thousands of dollars…. to put on top of shelves which cost that much as well… I’d rather spend that kind of money on craft supplies not storage, so I stack pretty on shelves and go up the walls with pinboards so it’s decoration as well
I love that! This is the system that works for me and I have bought things over time. My space is also out in my living room so I like having spaces to put things away! I totally get it though, and your space sounds lovely!
@@facemadelife It really is a pity cos I LOVE those acrylic drawers, they’re just so schmexy and clean looking!… I do have a couple for all my bag hardware… and tho I quoted your $30 from your link…. That’s USD … and they cost $50-$60 each here in New Zealand… which is even worse for my wallet which is why I bowed out. ***le sigh*** I guess I just have to wait for a huge lotto win… or a rich 2nd husband (but “unfortunately” I’m still happily married to the not-rich first 😂😂😂 (and nooooo, it’s not (totally) my craft supplies spending that keeps him poor 😜😂😂😂)
I just read my first comment back… I sounded so blunt (or like I was picking at your choice?), but I didn’t mean it to be… I watch ALL craftroom tours and storage videos ‘cos I’m obsessed with them and love seeing what other people have and do… it was more just a **sigh** that we don’t have ikea or dollar tree shops and good cheap stuff over here but I forgot to over-pepper my words with emojis so people know if I’m being sarky or funny, or whatnot…..and so my text comes off quite dry above as I read it now…. Sorry! I promise, I loved your video, loved what you did…. Im just envious! 🫶❤️‼️
😂😂 oh no worries! Text can come across wrong sometimes (thank goodness for emojis!) but I didn’t take offense because I completely understand the financial struggle. Im sure there’s much more I would do if I had the means to. And yes it is a battle between spending money on craft supplies and storage systems sometimes! 😂😂 I can’t imagine how frustrating it would be to deal with those prices. It sounds like you make your space work though! Thank you for watching!
juicychristian has a great idea for storing ephemera in a mixed media spiral notebook. Her video explaining is called How to Create an Ephemera Book. Since switching to this system, I've used all of my ephemera so much more.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll check that out!
Just a thought. What about putting your 6x6,and 8x8 directly above your other paper, and organize it the same way you have the other paper organized. That way when you are looking for a certain color or type, it is in the shelf above the larger sheets. You eye only has to move directly up other than over there - where ever that may be. Also maybe try a Clear plastic envelop and store your bits along with the paper. Have several to keep close to the color combo. That way it is close to similar papers, and you can grab it when you are looking for other papers. No running here or over there to retrieve something somewhere else. Keep all those like bits in one place, not wasting your time going to different places. Even in a small room, it is time consuming. All you want to do is get what is in your brain on the the project.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Great idea to review your space and storage since we all use things differently. I have my stamps in refrigerator bins about half the length of the one you showed with handles built in it makes it easy to move around and put dividers by categories as you mentioned. For scraps I found if I divided them by size instead of color and put them in inexpensive baskets in those drawers I use them more because I just pull out the whole basket on my table. Just exchanging some possibilities. Happy crafting!
That’s a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
I actually use the same method to store my stamps and my die sets and I LOVE it! They’re very affordable through Amazon too.
I remember using my paper scraps by putting a sign at my workstation that says, "Use the scraps," then I open the drawer and pull out the pouch. Love your systems, I got some good ideas, thanks so much.
That's a great idea! I may have to leave myself a reminder!
This was so helpful, hearing why things did or didn't work in your craft room. I think these are things we all need to think about regular. Sometimes, it takes a few tries to get it right!
Thanks! I agree! I’m always changing things around, and I am definitely a proponent of adjusting your organization as you use the space!
If you have room for your stamp bins even though they get heavy, try putting a small empty box or piece of styrofoam in the back of it. Fewer stamps make less weight. I guess your first task will be to make dividers so that you will know how much room is needed for each category. Than you can leave room in each box for some kind of filler. Maybe two thirds full will work better. Hope this helps. 😊 I am setting up a stamp room in a new house and have bought 2 of those boxes for markers with the criss/cross dividers at a thrift store. Hope they work better for me than they do for you. Otherwise I may just take out the dividers and just use them as a box. Good luck for finding better ways of organizing. It is always a challenge to find out what works for you.
Thank you! That’s a great idea to use a filler! Each bin would then only be about half full and then I can deal with it again later when my collection grows. As far as the marker storage, they just didn’t work for me. They work very well for others! I hope they work for you too!
I love this series and especially this follow up. So much so that now I'm subscribed to your channel❤ Looking forward to more vids from you. Thank you for sharing an honest "not sponsored" review of storage items and ideas. I appreciate that so much. While I love all the creators who share their spaces not all of us can live or afford an entire IKEA show room in our craft spaces. Your space is lovely, well put together, thought out and real. Have a wonderful week!
Oh that’s means so much to me! Thank you so much for your support 🫶🏻
RUclips recommended this video to me and right out of the gate I am going nuts for your paper cutter storage solution. GENIUS.
Awe thank you so much! Glad you liked it! I am still kicking myself for not thinking of the idea sooner!
Great video, great inspiration, even for those of us here in Europe who have to make do without Target, Container Store etc. At least we have Amazon and Ikea 😂. Speaking of which: my absolute BEST craft room organisation tip (though an investment) is Ikea‘s PAX wardrobe. Youcan completely configure the whole thing: bib shelves, lots of drawers and here the inserts dividing the flat drawers into about 5‘‘x5‘‘ squares are AMAZING. Pulling out my drawer of rainbow order ribbons or washi tapes or mini stamp pads… is pure joy. Another marvel, much less pricey, are old MC racks (think garage sales, Ebay, flea markets): they fit many ink pads (Distress and Catherine Pooler among them), you can easily (spray) paint them, too. Kind regards from Germany, Nicola
My dream would be to have a PAX (or similar) system. Maybe someday when we have a house and more space!
On your works in progress trays, do they fit 12x12 paper? I like this idea for projects. I use that insert for 12x12 paper only. It would be great to keep everything like stickers and embellishments.
Unfortunately they don’t :( You might be able to find similar trays on Amazon.
I knew exactly what that woven tray was because I was just wondering the other day what happened to mine. Seriously, I think I got that Pyrex dish that comes with the tray for my wedding 43 years ago so it may be hard for people to find. Maybe they’ll find it at a thrift shop. I love those type of finds in other areas of my house. It’s like shopping in my own home. Thanks for the video.
haha! That's great! My mom has seriously had that tray since I can remember. Probably got the pyrex as a wedding gift 40 years ago too!
I love your paper trimmer storage! I have my pens in the round dollar tree things, I e6000 the legs and put a lazy susan under them so they spin, but while it works it looks a mess with 8 pair of scissors, needle nose pliers etc, so I need another idea.
I did find a 20" long monitor riser at ikea with a drawer. If I stack 2, then should be able to store my pens & tools in the drawers, and my big kick on top, it's worth looking in to (although expensive).
Interesting! Yeah I’m going to be looking into all the different solutions!
Great video! Thank you for all of the great tips!!❤
Thank you and you're welcome!
Great work - love the trimmer holders and have one ready to pick up at Target! I keep large scraps in clear envelopes (job ticket holders) with the full sheets. Other types of clear envelopes would work too. Being a card maker I do a lot of small die cutting of sentiments and small elements , so small scraps are upright in ROYGBIV + Neutrals order in a very small bin near my dies and die cutting matchines. And if new scraps I want to keep don’t fit something has to be tossed (recycled).
That’s a great idea! I think my scarps will end up with my paper in color families.
Hobby Lobby, Michael's, the Container Store etc. All have baskets and various box sizes and shapes for any organization needs
Yes absolutely! You can find containers everywhere now!
I’ve enjoyed your craft room organizational videos and now subscribed to your channel. 🎉
Thank you so much!
Im an instant subscriber to your channel. You have great ideas and are able to express yourself clearly. Very much appreciate that! Yes, a person does need to re evaluate and change and thanks to your helpful suggestion, i really need to do that. Thanks fir all your efforts in putting together a well thought out video!
Oh thank you so much for your sweet words! And thanks for subscribing!
A couple of ideas
Thanks for sharing. I got a lot of great ideas. I'm working on my room right now. The only suggestion is that when you put the writing sound it is scratchy sounding.
I’ll keep that in mind, thanks! Thanks for watching!
Very helpful! I’m rewatching this because I don’t want to miss anything.
Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for your support!
I bought these dividers on Amazon and cut them to fit my bins to divide my stamps. BCW Supplies 33 RPM Record Divider.
Oh good to know! Thank you!
@@facemadelifewould you please show how you made the dividers?
I use extra large pencil holders for my scraps have several in different categories
Oh that’s a good idea!
Fantastic, practical storage advice. Thanks! 🤗🇨🇦
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
I use a system like your "in progress" bins for my scraps. I sort them by color family.
That’s a great idea!
Great tips! I have the same X marker storage. I solved the short marker problem by cutting foam core boards into little triangles and pushing it to the back of the sections before putting the markers inside. Some markers took a couple of layers of triangles, but it has worked really well.
Oh that’s a good idea! My issue with it is I have some sets with 100 markers and some sets with only 12 and I just don’t know how I like organizing them in there.
I have all my copics sorted by color family in a couple of them. The other two house markers and pens by use or company…multi-liners, mildliners, gel, calligraphy, color pencils, etc.
How do you store enamel dots, gems, sequins, doilies, etc.
I don’t use those in my scrapping so I haven’t had to figure out a system for those. I am working on some other videos that may give you some ideas though!
thanks for sharing what works for you, great ideas for me to carry forward in my own craft room.
Thank you! I’m glad you found some helpful tips!
Do the Target acrylic trays hold 12x12 paper, allowing it to lay flat?
The don’t unfortunately:/ the inside of them is more like 11 3/4 x 11 3/4.
@@facemadelife thanks for the speedy reply. That’s a bummer on the size. A missed opportunity on their part!
Looks cute…. But I’m loath to spend $30 a drawer set + baskets + shelves totalling thousands of dollars…. to put on top of shelves which cost that much as well… I’d rather spend that kind of money on craft supplies not storage, so I stack pretty on shelves and go up the walls with pinboards so it’s decoration as well
I love that! This is the system that works for me and I have bought things over time. My space is also out in my living room so I like having spaces to put things away! I totally get it though, and your space sounds lovely!
@@facemadelife It really is a pity cos I LOVE those acrylic drawers, they’re just so schmexy and clean looking!… I do have a couple for all my bag hardware… and tho I quoted your $30 from your link…. That’s USD … and they cost $50-$60 each here in New Zealand… which is even worse for my wallet which is why I bowed out. ***le sigh*** I guess I just have to wait for a huge lotto win… or a rich 2nd husband (but “unfortunately” I’m still happily married to the not-rich first 😂😂😂 (and nooooo, it’s not (totally) my craft supplies spending that keeps him poor 😜😂😂😂)
I just read my first comment back… I sounded so blunt (or like I was picking at your choice?), but I didn’t mean it to be… I watch ALL craftroom tours and storage videos ‘cos I’m obsessed with them and love seeing what other people have and do… it was more just a **sigh** that we don’t have ikea or dollar tree shops and good cheap stuff over here but I forgot to over-pepper my words with emojis so people know if I’m being sarky or funny, or whatnot…..and so my text comes off quite dry above as I read it now…. Sorry! I promise, I loved your video, loved what you did…. Im just envious! 🫶❤️‼️
😂😂 oh no worries! Text can come across wrong sometimes (thank goodness for emojis!) but I didn’t take offense because I completely understand the financial struggle. Im sure there’s much more I would do if I had the means to. And yes it is a battle between spending money on craft supplies and storage systems sometimes! 😂😂 I can’t imagine how frustrating it would be to deal with those prices. It sounds like you make your space work though! Thank you for watching!
What do you keep in the shelves?
Which shelves are you referring to?
Thanks great ideas !
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
love your ideas!
Thank you!