About purging layouts, I did get rid of a few, but not many. I don't regret the ones I emptied. They weren't layouts of family or people. I would say before you lose any layouts, ask your kids how much and what they will want for their own. I gave my older kids some of their books, and that has been helpful to my storage.
I think that's the key, to get rid of ones that don't mean a lot to me... ones that were made just for fun. I think I can start there and see how it goes. Many have suggested taking pictures of them too which sounds like a good idea to me. I really appreciate your advice 💗
Your new space is inspiring, so functional and attractive. I share a small room with my husband and so much is stored above my desk and in a cube shelving unit we put a back on and castors under the window beside me. I couldn't purge any layouts as they are all family and friends. I recently visited family in the UK and took a large album of layouts from the photos they send me, they were thrilled as it was a surprise. I feel gifting is a great way to purge, same goes for supplies.
Thank you so so much. Sounds like you've taken advantage of your vertical space which is clever! The layouts in the very least need going through, I don't even really know what's there if I'm completely honest... maybe there are duplicates or design team work that I really only created to showcase supplies. Maybe there are some that I wouldn't think twice about letting go of. I'm sure there are many many others that I will keep... I really just need to sort it all out.
Knowing what you have and where you put it is crucial for a good crafting experience. I don't have room in the "office" I use for crafting (no big horizontal surface) so I do the actual process on our dining room table and store my craft supplies where ever in the house I can find room. During the pandemic I was crafting more AND buying more and started duplicating some of my stuff. I got an inventory program and took the time to put EVERYTHING that had more than 10 items in it being quite detailed. Now I can go to my inventory and see what I'm looking for AND where it is. I still have to clean up the dining room table everyday before dinner BUT I'm a much happier crafter now.
Thanks for sharing your process and how you make your space work for you! I love the idea of an inventory list especially for things like stamps and dies. It's always hard to remember what you have when you're at the craft store.
Oh gosh, I shiver at the thought of purging layouts!!!! The joy is sure in the making, but I scrapbook for the memories too!! I still remember (with horror!!) when years back, on a cleaning and decluttering whim, I got rid of negatives from a couple of journeys abroad. I didn't scrapbook at the time, so those printed photos are carelessly and casually glued in an improvised journal. I would now like to decently scrapbook them, but gone are the negatives (ooops, that's aging myself, by the way!), and you bet I regret the impromptu tossing. My advice would be not to rush that part of the organisazion project and give yourself time for a second thought on the layout that really are meaningless to you. Love from Italy
I know, it's not for everyone... I was expecting some comments like this and I promise I'm not going to rush into any decision I make. I really was keen on hearing everyone's thoughts on it to help me make an informed decision. Thanks for stopping by today and taking the time to help me decide what to do.
So happy for you, moving into your dream house! I love your suggestions. They make perfect sense. I just can't get my heart on board to let go of supplies that I've had for a long time or spent a lot of money on them. I am a work in progress!
Thanks for popping by today Janie... don't worry, we are ALL works in progress.... I'm sure you've come further than you thought. 🌼 I cheering you on lovely!!
I feel your pain. I need to get clear out a lot of wood mounted stamps but every time I think about it, some project will come up where I will use one and I’m glad I kept them. I have a great storage unit custom made for them and I think that’s the problem. Not sure I can use the until for much else and I can’t get rid of it as it’s part of a built in unit.. I just need to harden my heart. 😢
@@Lainers2000 It sounds to me like you should keep them!! If you're using them and they bring you joy, then I think you need to find a way to keep doing just that :)
When we moved, I went from a 10 x 11 foot to an 11 x 17 foot room with a 10 foot walk in closet. It was glorious. And now I am purging. Too much stuff. So happy to hear about your luck getting your new home already built. That must have been a wild ride.
It sure was Nancy!! Crazy... but we are here now so all has worked out in the end. Interesting that you've found that you've got too much stuff, I think I'd feel this way too.... at some point it would be too much space and things for me.
Your new space is beautiful! You will be very happy in there. The words “Happy Place” are written all over it! I have a fairly small craft room too, so I don’t have a lot of space to store hundreds of layouts either. I do have my layouts in several scrapbooks but if I had as many as you have, I would probably be filling the scrapbooks and giving them to the person who is featured in them or I would put them on a shelf in a different room so everyone could look at them. If you have a specific space for storage, you could put them in totes in your storage area. I have a huge walk in attic so that would be easy for me as well. My sister loves to put her layouts in shadow boxes to decorate her home and give as gifts. One of my RUclips friends has a specific space in her craft room where she will hang the layouts she really loves in shadow boxes and change them out when she has new ones to display. I don’t know what she does with them when she takes them down but I do know she makes a lot of them for family members. I have another friend who makes a scrapbook each year for her son and his family and gives it to them for Christmas each year. And then I have yet another friend who puts all of hers in scrapbooks and stores them all in her craft too. She won’t give them away because she’s afraid something will happen to them. Her husband is in the military and they move often, so she is constantly packing all of them up and unpacking them. I think if I were her, I’d be looking for a better way 😂 I love the idea of taking photos of them too! I try to remember to take photos of all my layouts so if anything happens to them, I can make them again. I have lost my home to fire before, so I take photos of everything I make now. I hope these ideas help you. Good luck and let us know what you decide to do with them all!
Thank you so so much Julia... it sure does make my heart happy to be in here. Wow, what an amazing list of ideas and advice, I'm going to have a good think about all of this... I know I'll figure it out, just need to come up with a plan!
@@CreatedByGwen Oh, I just thought of an idea I want to try myself so thought I’d share it with you too. If you have the space above all your shelving & the stuff hanging on your walls, you could put together a shelf that goes all the way around the room to put all your layouts in albums. Everyone always says to go vertical when you can and I think that would be a great way to display albums full of layouts. I really need to remember this idea for when I get back in my craft room! I am busy cleaning out a friend’s house right now because she has gone into a nursing home. My craft room now looks more like a storage room for all of her stuff that I need to get to the people she wants to have it 🤣
@@juliamullie8677 Thanks so much for sharing this idea Julia... I have quite high ceilings in this space actually so something like that would fit. I'm not sure how I'd feel about it aesthetically though, I do understand what you're saying to use the vertical space, but I feel like adding them to all sides would make the room feel much smaller. I like the idea of maybe running them along one wall though, especially if they were albums that I didn't need to access all of the time. I'm also considering setting up a book shelf in our formal lounge room and putting them all in there.
So much joy in this share! I’m in the same boat with you. I have more layouts than my boys will ever want. I think it’s a good idea to take photos of the layouts I love, but don’t hold a significant memory (like layouts about my flowers and beautiful sunrises/sunsets). Then let them go. I think it will be freeing.
I think I am going to do it, I'm just going to take my time in my decision. It's been a wild 4 months so I don't want to do anything I'll regret later. I've really come to the realisation though that I'm not going to be able to keep them all, forever.
Congrats on the new home! And TFS your grid paper mock up of your room. I’m sure some ppl think “of course” but I had not thought of that. I too, have just been blessed to buy a new home with a dedicated craft & paint studio. It’s small as well. No bigger than yours and w/o your cool walk in closet.. you even have a window! 👍🏼 sadly I was not ahead like you. So my movers just put all of my furniture in the room. I know your video will help others not end up like me.. thankfully I do have a hand truck to help move heavy items. I also love your idea of less is more. I purged like a crazy person when packing up my paints & craft supplies for the move. I donated A LOT to local day care and after school programs. Including a Cricut machine. It’s a great feeling to give to ppl who will use it and may go without. I totally agree with you too. It feels much better to have less.. Oh before I forget. When you mentioned purging your layouts. Would you let go of the photos? That’s the part that always gets me. I have purged layouts and done newer different styles with those photos. But I have trouble letting go of photos of my loved ones & my pets. I would love to hear how you (and others subs) handle letting go of or storing photos that you can’t let go of. God bless you- congrats again on your great space! ✂️
Thank you so so much lovely and thank you for sharing your experience. I feel that sometimes people don't understand the freedom of having less and that it's just me who 'gets it' so I'm so glad you took the time to share how you've found it too. I know the crafting industry has in the past been about having 'all the stuff' and needing lots of supplies, but we both know that it just isn't the case! xo Agggh PHOTOS, now that is a whole other conversation, I have not let go of any photos ever. I keep them all. So I'd love to hear what others say about that too! Thank you so much for taking the time to share all this, what a blessing you are!! xo
For layouts that you want to purge, I would consider scanning them and upload them to a company that can make photo books for you. You keep the memories but in a significantly smaller package.
It’s so nice to see you, Gwen. Your new room looks lovely, and I can’t wait for the in-depth tour. I’ve only purged a few layouts, so I can’t really give any suggestions, just go slowly, maybe put them in a box for awhile, and revisit in a few months, so you won’t have any regrets. Right now you’re in purge mode, because of moving, so take your time. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. 😊
Your room looks great Gwen! I have a small craft space; I share a room with my Husband, half is my craft area, half is his work desk. Storage space is important and I have just enough for what I need. I really like how much natural light you are getting in there and your art wall is lovely! Happy Crafting...
Thanks for stopping by Deanna... yes, the window is AMAZING! I didn't want to show it too wide open for privacy reasons (just keeping my actual address private) BUT when it's open it's so nice in here. The sun sets this side of the house so we have sunshine all afternoon long.
Thanks for sharing your new room and how you organised it. I picked up an Ikea 4 x 4 unit on Facebook Marketplace for $20. It just needed a good clean. This set in motion my total revamping of my Craft Room as I didn't have dedicated places for things - they were scattered around - and it just wasn't working for me. I recognise the KMart Fridge bins from your video and I got rid of my Cropper Hopper units and use the KMart bins instead which works heaps better. I also invested in KMart over the wardrobe storage containers and this has made great use of what was otherwise an unused space & now I can see so much better what I have & I USE those things because I can see it. I purged a whole lot of stuff and it was really cathartic 🙂 I am also in the midst of labelling what is where because it is amazing how you forget where something is so instead of searching through looking for a particular brand, I can go straight to it. Having created a couple of cards in the past week, it was so much easier to pack up afterwards because everything has a place & therefore heaps quicker. SO MANY THINGS that you talked about in your video resonated with me & are really helpful. I don't think there is a perfect solution but I have done it on a budget & my rolling trolley also came from KMart - I just needed to put it together. One thing I am trying to figure out is the washi tape storage that is practical so when I saw what you have, I was wondering if you can please enlighten me?
Wow!!! It sounds like you've done an amazing job and on a fab budget too!! So so good. The washi tape storage I have is this one here: amzn.to/3YVJyps It's not the cheapest BUT I will say it has been the BEST option I've found by far for it. You maybe able to find a knock off? IF you do, I'd love to know about it 💗 I have considered labelling things, but I don't like the look of it 🙈 so I just have to remember where stuff is lolol
Great space! I am not sure what the solution is to your problem of having too many layouts. If I were you, I would figure out how to keep them. Too many times I have gotten rid of something and have regretted it...probably at least 70-80% of the time. This is why it would be hard for me to follow your advice. I go through phases of crafting, so I wouldn't get rid of something because I haven't used it in a while or even if I am not loving it in the moment. Once I get a house, I will be keeping all of my supplies, even if that means I have to fit them in the great room or multiple rooms. However, I do appreciate your suggestions and style of organizing. Ideally, all of my stuff will fit so my room can look like yours does. But that is not a requirement or deal breaker for me. I do like the idea of having things you use on a regular basis within arms reach. I have implemented that in my space and I use way more of my stuff this way. It also makes cleaning the desk much easier and faster. Having a place for the stuff to go also helps so much!! Now back to your layouts, if you do decide to get rid of your layouts, take a picture of them. I did this with my dad's stuff and my grandparent's stuff when they passed away. The grief made me want to keep everything to remember them by. But realistically, it would be impossible to keep all of their stuff. So, I made sure to take pictures. This way, I can always look at it if I want to but I don't physically have to keep the stuff.
Hey Audrey! Thanks so much for taking the time to write me this comment... I really do appreciate your advice. I'm not going to rush into anything, I'll wait and see how things go here space wise, I maybe able to keep way more than I thought! I do like the idea of taking photos of them, I think that's smart.
Gwen so good to see you back again. Funny I was thinking about you this morning and wondering when you'd be back and then boom tonight this video appeared in my feed. Thanks so much for this great video -- lots of good take aways. ❤ 🇨🇦 😊
I'm SO GLAD you're back and in your new home. Your new space looks very pretty. I have a 8 foot wall desk and have to keep things in zones as well. Because my space is so small, I have to purge twice a year. It's really helpful because it helps me to use everything I have and enjoy them.
Thank you Julie 💗 I think purging really shows you what you do and don't use, I think I've saved more money by purging because I really understand my stash and how much of it I will actually use.
Your room looks lovely! I love the pretty decorative touches, tea cups and floral prints! I am reorganizing my scrap room. I will look for some pretty touches to add, I am inspired by yours! ❤😀
Oh wow! Gwen, that was the best video I've ever seen on setting up a craft space. I am moving into a 2 bedroom unit after having a huge craft room in my current 4 bedroom home. Your setup and suggestions are so welcome. I would like to know what you stored your 12 x 12 plastic boxes in as they don't fit in the kallax. I'm, looking forward to your complete reveal. Christine from Adelaide
Awww Christine, your comment has made my day! ☀️ I'm so glad you found my video helpful! The 12 x 12 plastic boxes are inside of a custom unit I had made by a local cabinet maker. It sounds expensive, but it wasn't CRAZY expensive and I would do it again in a heart beat. I love how they side in and out independent of each other. I just gave him one of the boxes to use as a template and he worked out the rest. I love it so so much.
I did this ! I went thru all my very old layouts and trashed them, I kept the ones that had photos that I can’t replace from long ago before digital. I got rid of at one of the bins like you have I have the same light brown polka dot ones too and they’re filled with layouts also I got rid of albums and page protectors that just were ugly or dingy looking. I was so happy to hear you say you might be ditching some of your layouts too. Love your videos I hope you’re happy in your new place.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts Linda. I am very serious about just choosing some of my absolute favourites and keeping those in albums and getting rid of the ones I don't LOVE! So glad to hear I'm not the only one who has considered something like this. I really just enjoy making them and there are lots of pages I've made over the years that I don't think I'd miss.
Your new craft room looks very beautiful and so very organised all ready. Thank you for showing us and sharing your tips with us. My craft room is still a work in progress. I have a much smaller room than the room you have. I think it might me about 2.6 x 2.8. I only have half organised. I am still waiting for my hubby to build me a desk.😃 I have been waiting for a number of years now. I do have a feature wall with some of my favourite pieces of cross stitch. I am not sure I could part with any layouts. I think all your layouts are too beautiful to part with.🙂❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so so much! It is still a work in progress too, especially since I haven't made anything in here yet 🙈 I haven't done anything with the layouts yet, I'm going to think about it some more and see how I feel about it in a few months. I think there is just too much other stuff going on to make clear decisions right now. I don't want to do anything I'll regret!
What a bright and happy space you've made to create in! Especially your feature wall would be very inspiring. For all of your layouts already made I would keep. I would find those harder to let go of than supplies bought but not used. The supplies are like dreams and can be hard to let go of sometimes. But your layouts are sweet love notes to yourself and family and would be the very last things in my craftroom I would let go of myself.
Thank you! 💗 I love the wall so so much! I've been thinking about your comment actually and I understand what you mean.... I think I'd be ok with photographing them so I'd always have a digital copy, but I'm still not sure. Don't worry, I won't rush into a decision on it.
Yeah, I think it's just because I've made so many of the years and many of them have been design team projects. That's the good part about being on a design team, it keeps you creating!
I’m on a similar journey. Having difficulty setting up my actual work desk. I know I need to purge the equivalent of 4-6 cubes and in this economy, I am unwilling to give these away. Instead I am going to need to store somewhere else in my home. Not just paper, though- also stamps dies and punches… so hard to slim down these categories!
I totally understand Linda and I think you're onto a good idea to be able to store them elsewhere, if you have space. Especially if they are supplies you still really love. I've only donated things I know I will never use, supplies I no longer love because they just are not my style anymore. The good thing about stamps and dies and pushes is that they don't go bad and you'll be able to use them over and over again into the future.
Congratulations on your new room. It looks amazing! It was wonderful to watch your whole process. I need to spring clean/purge my entire room and supplies. 15 minutes a day should be doable! Thank you for sharing, and enjoy creating in your new space. 🥰
Even 5 minutes a day over time will help, I promise!! So glad you enjoyed this video, I haven't created anything in here yet, hopefully over the weekend. 🙌
Digitise the layouts before you purge them? Then you can always have them but without the physical space. You could even turn them into a photobook which will use up all your layouts in a lot less space.
I used to watch a creator who's channel seems to have been deleted but she was very minimalist in her supplies and very open about the fact that her primary goal was the creative process. She would often go back and dismantle pages to reuse the supplies and this did not bother her at all. I don't think you should feel at all bad about utilising the container concept for your layouts and only keeping your favourites. Keep digital copies of those you cull, of course! I really appreciate you applying Dana K White's advice in the craft room setting, as well as the scripture reference.
I am pretty sure I know which creator you are talking about, I watched her videos too! I'm a HUGE fan of Dana, she is such a gifted lady, the way she thinks about things really works for me and thanks for letting me know you enjoyed the addition of the scripture reference. I get that it's not for everyone, but it was very much on my mind when I was creating this video. ❤️
Thank you 😊 We love it! I am conscious of privacy and didn't want to show too much, but you did get a little sneak peek there. It's perfect for our needs for this next stage of our lives. Already so thankful NOT to have the huge garden to maintain.
Thank you so much for this and your other craft room organization videos. I like the idea of using room mockup on graph paper to plan where everything will go. Can you share what you use for ribbon storage? Blessings, Lois.
You are so so welcome. Yes, the room mock up was so helpful, really worth doing. I don't have a lot of ribbon and most of it is NOT on spools so I have them all in a box pretty similar to this one, just grouped by colour. amzn.to/46YiU1e
It's so good to have you back Gwen. I have been missing your videos but super glad everything has worked out for you and you are settled your room is only slightly bigger than mine and I am in the process of moving back in after painting and carpet. I planned out my room the same way you have but I haven't started purging yet and I know I have to. I am trying to take on board your 'container' idea. It makes perfect sense but purging is so hard. I will take strength from you though. I need to watch this a few more times. ♥
Hey lovely!!! Well that's exciting 💗 Fresh paint and carpet can make all the difference, especially if you do declutter some things along the way. I promise it is worth it 🙌 This space is pretty good actually, I feel really good in here already, keeping things simple. I've yet to make anything though, hopefully on the weekend!
Thanks Tam... I think it's turned out pretty similar, taking out the extra furniture has helped it not feel too cluttered. I'm considering taking the door off the walk in robe which will make that feel more open, it's just a matter of if I can keep it looking 'nice' Sometimes it's good to have a space to just throw stuff into.
Love your new space! I think that I would just sit and stare out the window, like your supervisor! 😻 If you have space to store it somewhere else, may I suggest removing the closet door so it won’t be in the way. Watching your video makes me want to go to my craft room and do more purging. Enjoy your room. I look forward to see how things are working or not working for you! 🇨🇦
Hey Tammy.... I know right!!! My supervisor is very distracted by the people walking their dogs outside 🤣 I thought about removing the door and maybe putting it in the garage, especially if I can keep that area looking nice and tidy. I genuinely don't think I'll ever shut it and it would make getting to that area behind it a lot easier. I will do an update video at some point yes of what's working and what's not, just like I did in my other room. Thanks for popping by and taking the time to share your ideas.
I've redone layouts & I"ve given away base pages. I've never actually tossed any I don't think there's anything wrong with doing so, though. I would make sure you have pics of them just in case. And ask yourself if you have digital copies of the photos.
Thanks for adding your thoughts, I appreciate it. I'm collecting all of the advice and sitting on it... not doing anything for now, because I do want to be sure I'm doing the right thing (for me). Thanks for stopping by today and taking the time to let me know your thoughts.
It would have been good to give us a view of your old space, for those of us who are new to your channel :) But I love what you have now, I hope it serves you well!
Welcome lovely and thanks for popping by today! I'm so glad you found me 💗 I have made a few videos walking through my old space, this one here is the most recent one 📹 ruclips.net/video/Em4oSBN339Y/видео.html I'd also recommend this playlist ruclips.net/p/PLjm4DiVjQXU1YT3dY8oqVZxAz1fESr3Ih if you want to see all of my organisation ideas.
I would love to have a room to do with as I want, unfortunately I am renting so can't do anything about putting pictures on the walls or shelves to make more room :( I love your set up though.
Renting can be tricky... I understand not being able to put up frames etc. The unit behind me is actually free-standing, so it could be a good option for you. Thanks for stopping by today and taking the time to share your thoughts. 🌼
Great video. I am a card maker & trying for the less is more attitude. I am in the Uk & only found your channel today (subscribed & on my 2nd coffee). One quick question I have a Rolodex what do you use your for? I will be looking at more videos later as it’s Sunday but I am going to reink my distress oxides (mojo mover) Take Care & thanks for all your great advice 😊😊
So glad you found me Julie! 🌷 I made a video all about the Rolodex which you can watch here: ruclips.net/video/PCWxDtetdT4/видео.html In short it was full of photos taken of my daughter aged 0 to 10 🎉 I love it so much :)
I don't know about getting rid of those lay-outs I have so many pictures to go into my lay- outs myself maybe have a sale and sell the ones you really don't want to keep/ use . Your studio looks great by the way I know you are so happy
I’m shocked the beautiful layouts are not in albums to preserve🤷♀️🤷♀️ I’d put in albums to enjoy for future . But your room is lovely ! I really like your comment that stuff you don’t use and store is a waste .
It's my LEAST favourite part of the process.... I hate putting layouts in albums lolol.. and I find it hard to justify the cost, especially seeing they only fit around 20 pages. I have so so many layouts, I'm going to need to spend hundreds of dollars buying albums to store them in. The other thing that I have noticed over the years is that no-one actually looks at them. No-one pulls out my pages and flips through them... the joy for me really is in the creative aspect. My daughter isn't super interested in looking through the pages. I know she might in the future, so of course I will keep really important pages but there are a lot of pages I just made for fun (re-scrapbooking photos I have done previously) or just to use/try out a technique or product. I can't keep them all forever.
Thank you for sharing your process of organising your new space. It looks well thought out and amazing! I have been looking to your videos for inspiration to organise and purge....a purge for me is not too far away, l need to be realistic about what l like and don't like.... rewatching Dana K White too may be on the cards. As for the layouts, l have thrown away old layouts from when l started scrapbooking, they were just so ugly. I kept the photos and re-scrapped them 😂 All I'd suggest if you are throwing away beautiful layouts, keep a digital copy, so you kind of still have it in some form. ❤
Hey Emily!!! Thank you, I'm so glad you've found my videos helpful 💗 You learn a lot about the kind of creative you are when you are mindful of what you actually use. Don't be fooled though, I'm still a work in progress and I still have some things I'm holding onto (like mixed media supplies) 🙈 Good idea about keeping a digital copy of the pages I don't want to keep anymore... I like the idea of that!!
I purged a lot of my old scrapbook pages that I did when I first started scrapbooking, I absolutely hated them and I never wanted to look through them. I often think about all the money I’ve spent in scrapbooking and some how feel guilty as maybe it was money that could have gone to something else but it is a mental release for me.
You can’t get rid of layout! You will regret it. However, surely you don’t have to keep them all in your craft room. Is there another space in the house where they can be on display for visitors?
@@CreatedByGwen we all think that, but someone will ask one day and you can pull it out. However, you did say for you the joy is in the creating, for me it is in the faces of others enjoying !
Purge some layouts. Noone really looks at our memories after we have passed. Its tough. Caitlyn is old enough to choose some for herself. What a great little space. Hope your new home is all you dreamed about and it can be filled with love, laughter and memories
That's a good point, Caitlin is now old enough to decide for herself... I REALLY like this. We are settling in, still lots of tweaking to do to make it our own but I know we will be happy here 💗 Bring on Summer so we can get the most out of our pool!!
I removed the closet doors in my craft room ( my husband’s suggestion) and have not regretted it. I regret giving away fabric and paper because what I can buy today is poorer quality.
Thank you so much for letting me know, I wasn't sure about removing that door but I really think I'd like to now and yes, I have found that too... many of the older manufactures papers were much better quality than some we have now 😭
I have found that about 1/4th of my craft room (and other parts of my home) are filled with completed projects!! They are taking up so much space!... I think I hold on to them like a prized possession (or a loved child!) Not thin scrapbook layouts..... cards, decoupage items, crocheted things, seasonal folios, etc... PLUS, unused craft supplies... So... I can see why you have shared that you might just have to purge your layouts... I know I need to do the same thing and stop worrying about if the recipient will appreciate, or even use the item, or not.!!! The joy is really in the creating, NOT just in the words of appreciation!! So, take pictures of your layouts then put those in a digital album. I will just start.... gifting... then see what I need to do next! Thanks for the advice!
I could never get rid of anything I created. That being said, that's not really a problem I have. I put them all in albums and scrapbook every event and then move on from that event. Throwing away any of them would make the albums and timeline incomplete. I'd only throw something if I'm redoing it because I don't like the outcome. I'm assuming the majority are like me and this is a very specific issue that only applies to a youtuber / creating team member that promotes stuff that people buy. As a side note, I'd REALLY like to afford throwing out supplies. The religious argument is defo not talking about buying and throwing and in the same vein could be applied to literally anything, it doesn't really prove a person doing this is not being wasteful. The actual point is NOT having stuff in the first place. It's defo wasteful no matter how you look at it, even if it makes you feel better or makes you have an easier time creating.
Hey lovely... thanks so much for taking the time to write me this message, I love hearing your thoughts. Agree with you about the idea of not buying the things in the first place, that would be the perfect circumstance. Of course, we can look at it so many ways and apply it to many life situations, that's the beauty of the word and why I'll never fully understand it. I can only speak about what I personally get from it and I was just reminded about that verse during this process. I guess the reason I talk about it in a decluttering sense is because for some of us it's too late NOT to buy the things, we (me included) have already gone down that path, so it was more a message about what to do from here and an encouragement that holding onto them won't make you more (or less) wasteful. For me personally, I'd much rather see them in the hands of someone who could use them, I actually found great joy in gifting them to others. xo
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Loved to hear the Bible quote!
Thanks Charlotte... slipped that one in there, it had been on my mind a lot while I was setting up the space.
About purging layouts, I did get rid of a few, but not many. I don't regret the ones I emptied. They weren't layouts of family or people. I would say before you lose any layouts, ask your kids how much and what they will want for their own. I gave my older kids some of their books, and that has been helpful to my storage.
I think that's the key, to get rid of ones that don't mean a lot to me... ones that were made just for fun. I think I can start there and see how it goes. Many have suggested taking pictures of them too which sounds like a good idea to me. I really appreciate your advice 💗
Your new space is inspiring, so functional and attractive. I share a small room with my husband and so much is stored above my desk and in a cube shelving unit we put a back on and castors under the window beside me. I couldn't purge any layouts as they are all family and friends. I recently visited family in the UK and took a large album of layouts from the photos they send me, they were thrilled as it was a surprise. I feel gifting is a great way to purge, same goes for supplies.
Thank you so so much. Sounds like you've taken advantage of your vertical space which is clever! The layouts in the very least need going through, I don't even really know what's there if I'm completely honest... maybe there are duplicates or design team work that I really only created to showcase supplies. Maybe there are some that I wouldn't think twice about letting go of. I'm sure there are many many others that I will keep... I really just need to sort it all out.
Knowing what you have and where you put it is crucial for a good crafting experience. I don't have room in the "office" I use for crafting (no big horizontal surface) so I do the actual process on our dining room table and store my craft supplies where ever in the house I can find room. During the pandemic I was crafting more AND buying more and started duplicating some of my stuff. I got an inventory program and took the time to put EVERYTHING that had more than 10 items in it being quite detailed. Now I can go to my inventory and see what I'm looking for AND where it is. I still have to clean up the dining room table everyday before dinner BUT I'm a much happier crafter now.
Thanks for sharing your process and how you make your space work for you! I love the idea of an inventory list especially for things like stamps and dies. It's always hard to remember what you have when you're at the craft store.
Oh gosh, I shiver at the thought of purging layouts!!!! The joy is sure in the making, but I scrapbook for the memories too!! I still remember (with horror!!) when years back, on a cleaning and decluttering whim, I got rid of negatives from a couple of journeys abroad. I didn't scrapbook at the time, so those printed photos are carelessly and casually glued in an improvised journal. I would now like to decently scrapbook them, but gone are the negatives (ooops, that's aging myself, by the way!), and you bet I regret the impromptu tossing. My advice would be not to rush that part of the organisazion project and give yourself time for a second thought on the layout that really are meaningless to you. Love from Italy
I know, it's not for everyone... I was expecting some comments like this and I promise I'm not going to rush into any decision I make. I really was keen on hearing everyone's thoughts on it to help me make an informed decision. Thanks for stopping by today and taking the time to help me decide what to do.
So happy to hear you're in your new studio and it looks great! Can't wait for the full view! Thanks Gwen! You're an inspiration!
Awww, thanks so much Suzanne, that's super kind. Yes, full tour coming once I create in here for a bit and make sure everything is in the right place.
The new space is amazing and has given me some ideas on how to improve my own space. ❤😊😊
Thanks so good Sharon, thank you!! I'm getting there, settling in.
So happy for you, moving into your dream house! I love your suggestions. They make perfect sense. I just can't get my heart on board to let go of supplies that I've had for a long time or spent a lot of money on them. I am a work in progress!
Thanks for popping by today Janie... don't worry, we are ALL works in progress.... I'm sure you've come further than you thought. 🌼 I cheering you on lovely!!
I feel your pain. I need to get clear out a lot of wood mounted stamps but every time I think about it, some project will come up where I will use one and I’m glad I kept them. I have a great storage unit custom made for them and I think that’s the problem. Not sure I can use the until for much else and I can’t get rid of it as it’s part of a built in unit.. I just need to harden my heart. 😢
@@Lainers2000 It sounds to me like you should keep them!! If you're using them and they bring you joy, then I think you need to find a way to keep doing just that :)
When we moved, I went from a 10 x 11 foot to an 11 x 17 foot room with a 10 foot walk in closet. It was glorious. And now I am purging. Too much stuff. So happy to hear about your luck getting your new home already built. That must have been a wild ride.
It sure was Nancy!! Crazy... but we are here now so all has worked out in the end. Interesting that you've found that you've got too much stuff, I think I'd feel this way too.... at some point it would be too much space and things for me.
Your new space is beautiful! You will be very happy in there. The words “Happy Place” are written all over it! I have a fairly small craft room too, so I don’t have a lot of space to store hundreds of layouts either. I do have my layouts in several scrapbooks but if I had as many as you have, I would probably be filling the scrapbooks and giving them to the person who is featured in them or I would put them on a shelf in a different room so everyone could look at them. If you have a specific space for storage, you could put them in totes in your storage area. I have a huge walk in attic so that would be easy for me as well. My sister loves to put her layouts in shadow boxes to decorate her home and give as gifts. One of my RUclips friends has a specific space in her craft room where she will hang the layouts she really loves in shadow boxes and change them out when she has new ones to display. I don’t know what she does with them when she takes them down but I do know she makes a lot of them for family members. I have another friend who makes a scrapbook each year for her son and his family and gives it to them for Christmas each year. And then I have yet another friend who puts all of hers in scrapbooks and stores them all in her craft too. She won’t give them away because she’s afraid something will happen to them. Her husband is in the military and they move often, so she is constantly packing all of them up and unpacking them. I think if I were her, I’d be looking for a better way 😂 I love the idea of taking photos of them too! I try to remember to take photos of all my layouts so if anything happens to them, I can make them again. I have lost my home to fire before, so I take photos of everything I make now. I hope these ideas help you. Good luck and let us know what you decide to do with them all!
Thank you so so much Julia... it sure does make my heart happy to be in here. Wow, what an amazing list of ideas and advice, I'm going to have a good think about all of this... I know I'll figure it out, just need to come up with a plan!
@@CreatedByGwen Oh, I just thought of an idea I want to try myself so thought I’d share it with you too. If you have the space above all your shelving & the stuff hanging on your walls, you could put together a shelf that goes all the way around the room to put all your layouts in albums. Everyone always says to go vertical when you can and I think that would be a great way to display albums full of layouts. I really need to remember this idea for when I get back in my craft room! I am busy cleaning out a friend’s house right now because she has gone into a nursing home. My craft room now looks more like a storage room for all of her stuff that I need to get to the people she wants to have it 🤣
@@juliamullie8677 Thanks so much for sharing this idea Julia... I have quite high ceilings in this space actually so something like that would fit. I'm not sure how I'd feel about it aesthetically though, I do understand what you're saying to use the vertical space, but I feel like adding them to all sides would make the room feel much smaller. I like the idea of maybe running them along one wall though, especially if they were albums that I didn't need to access all of the time. I'm also considering setting up a book shelf in our formal lounge room and putting them all in there.
So much joy in this share! I’m in the same boat with you. I have more layouts than my boys will ever want. I think it’s a good idea to take photos of the layouts I love, but don’t hold a significant memory (like layouts about my flowers and beautiful sunrises/sunsets). Then let them go. I think it will be freeing.
I think I am going to do it, I'm just going to take my time in my decision. It's been a wild 4 months so I don't want to do anything I'll regret later. I've really come to the realisation though that I'm not going to be able to keep them all, forever.
Glad you are moved and getting settled. Looking forward to more videos.
Thanks so much Patti 💗
Congrats on the new home! And TFS your grid paper mock up of your room. I’m sure some ppl think “of course” but I had not thought of that. I too, have just been blessed to buy a new home with a dedicated craft & paint studio. It’s small as well. No bigger than yours and w/o your cool walk in closet.. you even have a window! 👍🏼 sadly I was not ahead like you. So my movers just put all of my furniture in the room. I know your video will help others not end up like me.. thankfully I do have a hand truck to help move heavy items.
I also love your idea of less is more. I purged like a crazy person when packing up my paints & craft supplies for the move. I donated A LOT to local day care and after school programs. Including a Cricut machine. It’s a great feeling to give to ppl who will use it and may go without. I totally agree with you too. It feels much better to have less..
Oh before I forget. When you mentioned purging your layouts. Would you let go of the photos? That’s the part that always gets me. I have purged layouts and done newer different styles with those photos. But I have trouble letting go of photos of my loved ones & my pets. I would love to hear how you (and others subs) handle letting go of or storing photos that you can’t let go of.
God bless you- congrats again on your great space! ✂️
Thank you so so much lovely and thank you for sharing your experience. I feel that sometimes people don't understand the freedom of having less and that it's just me who 'gets it' so I'm so glad you took the time to share how you've found it too. I know the crafting industry has in the past been about having 'all the stuff' and needing lots of supplies, but we both know that it just isn't the case! xo Agggh PHOTOS, now that is a whole other conversation, I have not let go of any photos ever. I keep them all. So I'd love to hear what others say about that too! Thank you so much for taking the time to share all this, what a blessing you are!! xo
For layouts that you want to purge, I would consider scanning them and upload them to a company that can make photo books for you. You keep the memories but in a significantly smaller package.
A few people have mentioned this and I'm going to look into it because I really love the idea! Thanks for sharing it here for me.
It’s so nice to see you, Gwen. Your new room looks lovely, and I can’t wait for the in-depth tour. I’ve only purged a few layouts, so I can’t really give any suggestions, just go slowly, maybe put them in a box for awhile, and revisit in a few months, so you won’t have any regrets. Right now you’re in purge mode, because of moving, so take your time. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. 😊
Hey Kim! 🌼 Good advice, I will go slowly.... I promise. ((I think you are right, I have been in purge mode that's for sure))
Your room looks great Gwen! I have a small craft space; I share a room with my Husband, half is my craft area, half is his work desk. Storage space is important and I have just enough for what I need. I really like how much natural light you are getting in there and your art wall is lovely! Happy Crafting...
Thanks for stopping by Deanna... yes, the window is AMAZING! I didn't want to show it too wide open for privacy reasons (just keeping my actual address private) BUT when it's open it's so nice in here. The sun sets this side of the house so we have sunshine all afternoon long.
Keep the layouts. ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for adding your thoughts xo
Thanks for sharing your new room and how you organised it. I picked up an Ikea 4 x 4 unit on Facebook Marketplace for $20. It just needed a good clean. This set in motion my total revamping of my Craft Room as I didn't have dedicated places for things - they were scattered around - and it just wasn't working for me. I recognise the KMart Fridge bins from your video and I got rid of my Cropper Hopper units and use the KMart bins instead which works heaps better. I also invested in KMart over the wardrobe storage containers and this has made great use of what was otherwise an unused space & now I can see so much better what I have & I USE those things because I can see it. I purged a whole lot of stuff and it was really cathartic 🙂 I am also in the midst of labelling what is where because it is amazing how you forget where something is so instead of searching through looking for a particular brand, I can go straight to it. Having created a couple of cards in the past week, it was so much easier to pack up afterwards because everything has a place & therefore heaps quicker. SO MANY THINGS that you talked about in your video resonated with me & are really helpful. I don't think there is a perfect solution but I have done it on a budget & my rolling trolley also came from KMart - I just needed to put it together. One thing I am trying to figure out is the washi tape storage that is practical so when I saw what you have, I was wondering if you can please enlighten me?
Wow!!! It sounds like you've done an amazing job and on a fab budget too!! So so good. The washi tape storage I have is this one here: amzn.to/3YVJyps It's not the cheapest BUT I will say it has been the BEST option I've found by far for it. You maybe able to find a knock off? IF you do, I'd love to know about it 💗 I have considered labelling things, but I don't like the look of it 🙈 so I just have to remember where stuff is lolol
Such a beautiful new room! Thanks for the tips!
Thank you so much!
Great space! I am not sure what the solution is to your problem of having too many layouts. If I were you, I would figure out how to keep them. Too many times I have gotten rid of something and have regretted it...probably at least 70-80% of the time. This is why it would be hard for me to follow your advice. I go through phases of crafting, so I wouldn't get rid of something because I haven't used it in a while or even if I am not loving it in the moment. Once I get a house, I will be keeping all of my supplies, even if that means I have to fit them in the great room or multiple rooms. However, I do appreciate your suggestions and style of organizing. Ideally, all of my stuff will fit so my room can look like yours does. But that is not a requirement or deal breaker for me.
I do like the idea of having things you use on a regular basis within arms reach. I have implemented that in my space and I use way more of my stuff this way. It also makes cleaning the desk much easier and faster. Having a place for the stuff to go also helps so much!!
Now back to your layouts, if you do decide to get rid of your layouts, take a picture of them. I did this with my dad's stuff and my grandparent's stuff when they passed away. The grief made me want to keep everything to remember them by. But realistically, it would be impossible to keep all of their stuff. So, I made sure to take pictures. This way, I can always look at it if I want to but I don't physically have to keep the stuff.
Hey Audrey! Thanks so much for taking the time to write me this comment... I really do appreciate your advice. I'm not going to rush into anything, I'll wait and see how things go here space wise, I maybe able to keep way more than I thought! I do like the idea of taking photos of them, I think that's smart.
Beautiful space and appreciate the encouragement to purge.
Thank you! 🤗
Gwen so good to see you back again. Funny I was thinking about you this morning and wondering when you'd be back and then boom tonight this video appeared in my feed. Thanks so much for this great video -- lots of good take aways. ❤ 🇨🇦 😊
I'm so glad to be back, still settling into the house BUT getting back on track with things which feels good.
I'm SO GLAD you're back and in your new home. Your new space looks very pretty. I have a 8 foot wall desk and have to keep things in zones as well. Because my space is so small, I have to purge twice a year. It's really helpful because it helps me to use everything I have and enjoy them.
Thank you Julie 💗 I think purging really shows you what you do and don't use, I think I've saved more money by purging because I really understand my stash and how much of it I will actually use.
Your room looks lovely! I love the pretty decorative touches, tea cups and floral prints! I am reorganizing my scrap room. I will look for some pretty touches to add, I am inspired by yours! ❤😀
That's exciting Colleen, so glad my video has inspired you :)
Glad you got moved and enjoying your new house!! You have a lovely craft room!!
Thank you so much!
Oh wow! Gwen, that was the best video I've ever seen on setting up a craft space. I am moving into a 2 bedroom unit after having a huge craft room in my current 4 bedroom home. Your setup and suggestions are so welcome. I would like to know what you stored your 12 x 12 plastic boxes in as they don't fit in the kallax. I'm, looking forward to your complete reveal. Christine from Adelaide
Awww Christine, your comment has made my day! ☀️ I'm so glad you found my video helpful! The 12 x 12 plastic boxes are inside of a custom unit I had made by a local cabinet maker. It sounds expensive, but it wasn't CRAZY expensive and I would do it again in a heart beat. I love how they side in and out independent of each other. I just gave him one of the boxes to use as a template and he worked out the rest. I love it so so much.
I did this ! I went thru all my very old layouts and trashed them, I kept the ones that had photos that I can’t replace from long ago before digital. I got rid of at one of the bins like you have I have the same light brown polka dot ones too and they’re filled with layouts also I got rid of albums and page protectors that just were ugly or dingy looking. I was so happy to hear you say you might be ditching some of your layouts too. Love your videos I hope you’re happy in your new place.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts Linda. I am very serious about just choosing some of my absolute favourites and keeping those in albums and getting rid of the ones I don't LOVE! So glad to hear I'm not the only one who has considered something like this. I really just enjoy making them and there are lots of pages I've made over the years that I don't think I'd miss.
Your new craft room looks very beautiful and so very organised all ready. Thank you for showing us and sharing your tips with us. My craft room is still a work in progress. I have a much smaller room than the room you have. I think it might me about 2.6 x 2.8. I only have half organised. I am still waiting for my hubby to build me a desk.😃 I have been waiting for a number of years now. I do have a feature wall with some of my favourite pieces of cross stitch. I am not sure I could part with any layouts. I think all your layouts are too beautiful to part with.🙂❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so so much! It is still a work in progress too, especially since I haven't made anything in here yet 🙈 I haven't done anything with the layouts yet, I'm going to think about it some more and see how I feel about it in a few months. I think there is just too much other stuff going on to make clear decisions right now. I don't want to do anything I'll regret!
What a bright and happy space you've made to create in! Especially your feature wall would be very inspiring.
For all of your layouts already made I would keep. I would find those harder to let go of than supplies bought but not used. The supplies are like dreams and can be hard to let go of sometimes. But your layouts are sweet love notes to yourself and family and would be the very last things in my craftroom I would let go of myself.
Thank you! 💗 I love the wall so so much! I've been thinking about your comment actually and I understand what you mean.... I think I'd be ok with photographing them so I'd always have a digital copy, but I'm still not sure. Don't worry, I won't rush into a decision on it.
I don't think I'd ever purge layouts! But I don't actually get time to make many. I dream of when I'm not working and have time to make more. 😂
Yeah, I think it's just because I've made so many of the years and many of them have been design team projects. That's the good part about being on a design team, it keeps you creating!
@@CreatedByGwen yes I used to do some for Kaszazz. I do miss that challenge!
Your room looks amazing!
Thanks!!
I’m on a similar journey. Having difficulty setting up my actual work desk. I know I need to purge the equivalent of 4-6 cubes and in this economy, I am unwilling to give these away. Instead I am going to need to store somewhere else in my home. Not just paper, though- also stamps dies and punches… so hard to slim down these categories!
I totally understand Linda and I think you're onto a good idea to be able to store them elsewhere, if you have space. Especially if they are supplies you still really love. I've only donated things I know I will never use, supplies I no longer love because they just are not my style anymore. The good thing about stamps and dies and pushes is that they don't go bad and you'll be able to use them over and over again into the future.
Awesome you did a great work!! Enjoy your new craft room place and fill it with love and creativity.
Thank you so much 💗
Thanks so much! 😊
I purged a ton of layouts a few years ago and Ive never regretted it. It freed up so much space and felt so good.
Yes, I'm thinking I will feel the same way. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Congratulations on your new room. It looks amazing! It was wonderful to watch your whole process. I need to spring clean/purge my entire room and supplies. 15 minutes a day should be doable! Thank you for sharing, and enjoy creating in your new space. 🥰
Even 5 minutes a day over time will help, I promise!! So glad you enjoyed this video, I haven't created anything in here yet, hopefully over the weekend. 🙌
Digitise the layouts before you purge them? Then you can always have them but without the physical space. You could even turn them into a photobook which will use up all your layouts in a lot less space.
Yes, I like this idea... having them digitalised and then putting them into a book. I'm going to look into that.
A beautiful creative space ❤
Thank you so so much Linda 💗
I used to watch a creator who's channel seems to have been deleted but she was very minimalist in her supplies and very open about the fact that her primary goal was the creative process. She would often go back and dismantle pages to reuse the supplies and this did not bother her at all. I don't think you should feel at all bad about utilising the container concept for your layouts and only keeping your favourites. Keep digital copies of those you cull, of course!
I really appreciate you applying Dana K White's advice in the craft room setting, as well as the scripture reference.
I am pretty sure I know which creator you are talking about, I watched her videos too! I'm a HUGE fan of Dana, she is such a gifted lady, the way she thinks about things really works for me and thanks for letting me know you enjoyed the addition of the scripture reference. I get that it's not for everyone, but it was very much on my mind when I was creating this video. ❤️
Nice to have you back! Lovely home and beautiful entry door.
Thank you 😊 We love it! I am conscious of privacy and didn't want to show too much, but you did get a little sneak peek there. It's perfect for our needs for this next stage of our lives. Already so thankful NOT to have the huge garden to maintain.
Thank you so much for this and your other craft room organization videos. I like the idea of using room mockup on graph paper to plan where everything will go. Can you share what you use for ribbon storage? Blessings, Lois.
You are so so welcome. Yes, the room mock up was so helpful, really worth doing. I don't have a lot of ribbon and most of it is NOT on spools so I have them all in a box pretty similar to this one, just grouped by colour. amzn.to/46YiU1e
You have really inspired me! Lovely space!
I'm so glad! Thanks so much for stopping by today! xox
It's so good to have you back Gwen. I have been missing your videos but super glad everything has worked out for you and you are settled your room is only slightly bigger than mine and I am in the process of moving back in after painting and carpet. I planned out my room the same way you have but I haven't started purging yet and I know I have to. I am trying to take on board your 'container' idea. It makes perfect sense but purging is so hard. I will take strength from you though. I need to watch this a few more times. ♥
Hey lovely!!! Well that's exciting 💗 Fresh paint and carpet can make all the difference, especially if you do declutter some things along the way. I promise it is worth it 🙌 This space is pretty good actually, I feel really good in here already, keeping things simple. I've yet to make anything though, hopefully on the weekend!
Yay! You're back. Great ideas.
Yes!! I'm in my new space :) Thanks for popping by today Lynda
Congratulations and now to watch your vid
Thanks so much lovely!
Love this!! Such a great space!
Thanks Tam... I think it's turned out pretty similar, taking out the extra furniture has helped it not feel too cluttered. I'm considering taking the door off the walk in robe which will make that feel more open, it's just a matter of if I can keep it looking 'nice' Sometimes it's good to have a space to just throw stuff into.
@@CreatedByGwen yeh I though that too. I’d definitely take the door out and then fit out the wardrobe with an ikea storage solution!
Love your new space! I think that I would just sit and stare out the window, like your supervisor! 😻 If you have space to store it somewhere else, may I suggest removing the closet door so it won’t be in the way. Watching your video makes me want to go to my craft room and do more purging. Enjoy your room. I look forward to see how things are working or not working for you! 🇨🇦
Hey Tammy.... I know right!!! My supervisor is very distracted by the people walking their dogs outside 🤣 I thought about removing the door and maybe putting it in the garage, especially if I can keep that area looking nice and tidy. I genuinely don't think I'll ever shut it and it would make getting to that area behind it a lot easier. I will do an update video at some point yes of what's working and what's not, just like I did in my other room. Thanks for popping by and taking the time to share your ideas.
I've redone layouts & I"ve given away base pages. I've never actually tossed any I don't think there's anything wrong with doing so, though. I would make sure you have pics of them just in case. And ask yourself if you have digital copies of the photos.
Thanks for adding your thoughts, I appreciate it. I'm collecting all of the advice and sitting on it... not doing anything for now, because I do want to be sure I'm doing the right thing (for me). Thanks for stopping by today and taking the time to let me know your thoughts.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful new craft room ! I love it so much ox
Thank you so so much Joanne 💗
It would have been good to give us a view of your old space, for those of us who are new to your channel :) But I love what you have now, I hope it serves you well!
Welcome lovely and thanks for popping by today! I'm so glad you found me 💗 I have made a few videos walking through my old space, this one here is the most recent one 📹 ruclips.net/video/Em4oSBN339Y/видео.html I'd also recommend this playlist ruclips.net/p/PLjm4DiVjQXU1YT3dY8oqVZxAz1fESr3Ih if you want to see all of my organisation ideas.
I would love to have a room to do with as I want, unfortunately I am renting so can't do anything about putting pictures on the walls or shelves to make more room :( I love your set up though.
Renting can be tricky... I understand not being able to put up frames etc. The unit behind me is actually free-standing, so it could be a good option for you. Thanks for stopping by today and taking the time to share your thoughts. 🌼
Congratulations on your new home.
Thank you so much 😀
A suggestion for your layouts. Photograph them then consider repurposing some of the ones you're purging into gift bags.
I like the idea of photographing them, that way I could keep them recorded digitally.
Happy New House ❤
Thank you so much Julie! xo
Layouts, can you scan the layouts you want to purge?
Yes, I might do this, or just photograph them.
You could frame those in that who gives you joy, put hinges on the frames and attach them as doors on your Expedit…
Clever idea! I have seen frames on Amazon that have a hinge on them like these: geni.us/SM0o I wish I could find some that were 12x12
Great video. I am a card maker & trying for the less is more attitude. I am in the Uk & only found your channel today (subscribed & on my 2nd coffee). One quick question I have a Rolodex what do you use your for? I will be looking at more videos later as it’s Sunday but I am going to reink my distress oxides (mojo mover) Take Care & thanks for all your great advice 😊😊
So glad you found me Julie! 🌷 I made a video all about the Rolodex which you can watch here: ruclips.net/video/PCWxDtetdT4/видео.html In short it was full of photos taken of my daughter aged 0 to 10 🎉 I love it so much :)
I don't know about getting rid of those lay-outs I have so many pictures to go into my lay- outs myself maybe have a sale and sell the ones you really don't want to keep/ use . Your studio looks great by the way I know you are so happy
Thanks so much Debbie! It's a beautiful space that I'm super lucky to have.
I’m shocked the beautiful layouts are not in albums to preserve🤷♀️🤷♀️ I’d put in albums to enjoy for future . But your room is lovely ! I really like your comment that stuff you don’t use and store is a waste .
It's my LEAST favourite part of the process.... I hate putting layouts in albums lolol.. and I find it hard to justify the cost, especially seeing they only fit around 20 pages. I have so so many layouts, I'm going to need to spend hundreds of dollars buying albums to store them in. The other thing that I have noticed over the years is that no-one actually looks at them. No-one pulls out my pages and flips through them... the joy for me really is in the creative aspect. My daughter isn't super interested in looking through the pages. I know she might in the future, so of course I will keep really important pages but there are a lot of pages I just made for fun (re-scrapbooking photos I have done previously) or just to use/try out a technique or product. I can't keep them all forever.
Thank you for sharing your process of organising your new space. It looks well thought out and amazing! I have been looking to your videos for inspiration to organise and purge....a purge for me is not too far away, l need to be realistic about what l like and don't like.... rewatching Dana K White too may be on the cards. As for the layouts, l have thrown away old layouts from when l started scrapbooking, they were just so ugly. I kept the photos and re-scrapped them 😂 All I'd suggest if you are throwing away beautiful layouts, keep a digital copy, so you kind of still have it in some form. ❤
Hey Emily!!! Thank you, I'm so glad you've found my videos helpful 💗 You learn a lot about the kind of creative you are when you are mindful of what you actually use. Don't be fooled though, I'm still a work in progress and I still have some things I'm holding onto (like mixed media supplies) 🙈 Good idea about keeping a digital copy of the pages I don't want to keep anymore... I like the idea of that!!
I purged a lot of my old scrapbook pages that I did when I first started scrapbooking, I absolutely hated them and I never wanted to look through them. I often think about all the money I’ve spent in scrapbooking and some how feel guilty as maybe it was money that could have gone to something else but it is a mental release for me.
I truely believe that the joy is in the making.... it's a mental release for me too and this community is the BEST!
For me the joy is in the documenting…I don’t think purging layouts would work for me…🤷♀️
You can’t get rid of layout! You will regret it. However, surely you don’t have to keep them all in your craft room. Is there another space in the house where they can be on display for visitors?
Maybe.... I might be able to put them into albums and put them somewhere. I just wonder how often they would get looked at, that's all.
@@CreatedByGwen we all think that, but someone will ask one day and you can pull it out.
However, you did say for you the joy is in the creating, for me it is in the faces of others enjoying !
Purge some layouts. Noone really looks at our memories after we have passed. Its tough. Caitlyn is old enough to choose some for herself. What a great little space. Hope your new home is all you dreamed about and it can be filled with love, laughter and memories
That's really not true for everyone. I still look at my grandfather's albums from time to time and he died decades ago.
@@Crisalpha yes but we don't need
All our layouts
That's a good point, Caitlin is now old enough to decide for herself... I REALLY like this. We are settling in, still lots of tweaking to do to make it our own but I know we will be happy here 💗 Bring on Summer so we can get the most out of our pool!!
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Thanks for stopping by today lovely.... I've missed those purple hearts xo
I removed the closet doors in my craft room ( my husband’s suggestion) and have not regretted it. I regret giving away fabric and paper because what I can buy today is poorer quality.
Thank you so much for letting me know, I wasn't sure about removing that door but I really think I'd like to now and yes, I have found that too... many of the older manufactures papers were much better quality than some we have now 😭
I have found that about 1/4th of my craft room (and other parts of my home) are filled with completed projects!! They are taking up so much space!... I think I hold on to them like a prized possession (or a loved child!) Not thin scrapbook layouts..... cards, decoupage items, crocheted things, seasonal folios, etc... PLUS, unused craft supplies... So... I can see why you have shared that you might just have to purge your layouts... I know I need to do the same thing and stop worrying about if the recipient will appreciate, or even use the item, or not.!!! The joy is really in the creating, NOT just in the words of appreciation!! So, take pictures of your layouts then put those in a digital album. I will just start.... gifting... then see what I need to do next! Thanks for the advice!
It's so hard to let go, I know! 😍
I could never get rid of anything I created. That being said, that's not really a problem I have. I put them all in albums and scrapbook every event and then move on from that event. Throwing away any of them would make the albums and timeline incomplete. I'd only throw something if I'm redoing it because I don't like the outcome.
I'm assuming the majority are like me and this is a very specific issue that only applies to a youtuber / creating team member that promotes stuff that people buy.
As a side note, I'd REALLY like to afford throwing out supplies. The religious argument is defo not talking about buying and throwing and in the same vein could be applied to literally anything, it doesn't really prove a person doing this is not being wasteful. The actual point is NOT having stuff in the first place. It's defo wasteful no matter how you look at it, even if it makes you feel better or makes you have an easier time creating.
Hey lovely... thanks so much for taking the time to write me this message, I love hearing your thoughts. Agree with you about the idea of not buying the things in the first place, that would be the perfect circumstance. Of course, we can look at it so many ways and apply it to many life situations, that's the beauty of the word and why I'll never fully understand it. I can only speak about what I personally get from it and I was just reminded about that verse during this process. I guess the reason I talk about it in a decluttering sense is because for some of us it's too late NOT to buy the things, we (me included) have already gone down that path, so it was more a message about what to do from here and an encouragement that holding onto them won't make you more (or less) wasteful. For me personally, I'd much rather see them in the hands of someone who could use them, I actually found great joy in gifting them to others. xo