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Cleaning My DISASTER Craft Room
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- Опубликовано: 2 мар 2022
- Join me today as I begin work on a very over-crowded craft room, and share tips and tricks for getting organized!
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This is just what I needed to watch. I'm 65 years and I've been a crafter for years. I'm ready to downsize and keep just what I love and want to craft now. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thank you Lynn! I still need to downsize but I do love my crafts so it’s hard!
Me too! I’m 59 and ready to downsize my craftroom. I’ve already started a few weeks ago. I got rid yo gagrbage bags and took a box to goodwill yesterday so far.
@Myeverydaywifelife great job! I think purging is an ongoing process😊
I find it incredibly helpful to see people go through their clearing process and hear their thought process. Thank you for being brave, open and generous with your process!
Much love from the Midwest US 💖
Thanks you and I’m glad you enjoyed! I need to do it again lol but it stayed relatively organized!
First time viewer here-I have been searching for specifically craft hoarder videos to help me with my clutter. I have a problem! No one that I have watched has helped as much as this one. Kudos to you for opening up and allowing us to be apart of the process. Especially talking about why you would keep a book and what went through your mind. I also do multiple crafts with mostly junk journals that take a tremendous amount of different mediums. Thank you so much!!!
I’m so glad it helped you! I was embarrassed to show all my stuff lol
We love you! Don't worry about the naysayers who complain about your supposed "hoard!" All crafters have stuff we accumulate and have to go through from time-to-time. You are a very creative crafter and "thrifty" too with the children's books, etc. that you find to use in your junk journals! Very cool! I got motivated to clean out my craft room while watching you on this video! Thank you so much for the inspiration! I went from a very large craft room in my old house to a craft room about 1/4 the size in this new house! Yikes! Still going through a lot of stuff since our move. Kind-of liking the idea that my small craft room will hold all my favorite crafting supplies instead of all the supplies I've collected through the years for every crafting project I've ever done! So glad to get rid of all the extra stuff! I have even consciously packaged my crafting supplies in bags so that the next crafter will be excited to discover little "kits" of supplies at the local thrift shop! What goes around comes around! Love your videos.
Thank you Crystal! I also downsized my craft space from a much larger room. I still could downsize my stash even more. Welcome to my channel😊
I stumbled across you when I quite literally searched on Google "Dealing with a disaster of a room" . . . And the room that was/is a disaster? Craft room/office. First off your voice is incredibly soothing to listen to for me. Calmness, warmth, and fun just radiate from you in the way you talk but also your fantastically fun and colorful outfits and your vintage style headwear. I truly hope you do more of these types of videos, no matter what the algorithm is telling you . . . these videos mean a lot to people struggling. I started to clean and sort along with you and it was literally the push I needed to get the courage up to tackle my own problem areas. So after that book of a comment, THANK YOU.
Welcome Mary! And guess what? 2024 is the year of the whole house clean out for me so much more to come! I lost my mom in June, inherited so much stuff I’m overwhelmed at times, and ready to share on my channel! I hope you will consider subscribing and thanks for your kind words. PS the room stayed fairly clean but I inherited a bunch from mom lol!
It nice to see someone decluttering usable craft stuff. That's where I am in my decluttering. I really resonated with when you said "I acquire too much because I like it all." I'm that way with a lot of sewing stuff... it's harder to get rid of usable supplies than it is to toss trash, especially when trying to be a budget conscious crafter
Yes Katherine-useable stuff is so hard to part with! But I’m glad I did and can still do more😊
I think your not alone in being overwhelmed with stuff . I appreciate you sharing. I think you have made great progress! It is looking good and I am sure it feels amazing! I have to go through my stuff as well , but it makes me happy ! And for the nasty comments god bless those people who have nothing better to do , and that are just miserable! Thanks for sharing!
Just so you know you have been cleaning my craft stuff with me, thank you for virtually keeping me company! 💖💖 Great tips!!
That’s great Jen! I need to do another round of cleaning lol
I am exactly where you are when you started. I NEEDED this video. I love junk journaling but when you keep the stuff and don't do the journals it really is just junk. 😟 Thank you thank you thank you for being raw and honest. ❤️ I am energized to do the same now.
I’m so glad it was helpful Suzanne! I still have a little more paring down to do, but it is a relief what I did get done!
One year later and I’m seeing this. THANK YOU. From a kindred spirit with Hobby Lobby in her basement. Lol
Welcome fellow crafter spirit! Glad you are here😊
Thank you so much for being brave enough to be vulnerable! This is the most thorough craft room decluttering organizing video I've seen💖. I feel just as overwhelmed as you did in the beginning of the video, and I hope I can motivate myself to do the work it takes to get to a tranquil state.
It’s worth the work! I’m glad you found it helpful
Oh boy, you just showed me MY ROOM. Lolol. I have a lot of work ahead of me. I love the comment about giving yourself some grace. Another RUclips person said that, and it really resonated with me. You have done a great job. Thank you for this video.💙Diana. P.S. I adore your cat.
Thanks Diane! Frankie says hello!😻
Same here
you are my twin from another mother! I also do junk journaling, crochet with yarn, sewing, scrapbooking + bible journaling, reading journaling, bullet journaling, calligraphy and Golf when tfs!it's warm enough outside! I'm retired but dishwashing and laundry take up a lot of my time.
Well I hello twin from another mother! Sounds like we are definitely two peas in a pod 😊
GIRL...Im right there with you...I lost my hubby last year, and dove into art therapy..I could probably teach an art class..IF I KNEW WHAT I WAS DOING! ugh!!! Thank you for sharing your journey, I appreciate it!
I’m so sorry for your loss Tina. Yes I too could teach a few craft classes!
I have really enjoyed this video. My craft room was in pretty good shape and then I started junk journaling. Oh my gosh. I got 3 new bookcases and a large cart. I also have stacks and stacks of STUFF! I know what you mean about getting overwhelmed. It gives me such hope that you made so much progress. God bless you! Hugs, treen 💕💕💕
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Treen! Yes junk journaling adds a whole new level
Of “stuff” lol
I just saw your video. This is a helpful video for me. I have had an extremely difficult last several years and feel overwhelmed with my crafting stash and crafting space. COVID made this 1001% wore. My crafting space turned into my work space, back to crafting, and now back to working again. It is chaotic for sure. Thanks for your honesty and advice. I am working on a new space.
Yes Covid certainly changed so much for all of us. I’m glad you are working on a new space too
Kym, this video is exactly the encouragement I needed! I love how real you are, and the struggles, the thinking, the reality of going through things, everything! And the mantra that helps me decide to let go of something is focusing on how those things will be a blessing to someone else. So much better than having tons of stuff looking at me and feeling pressure/guilt that I’m not doing anything with it. Some things just don’t work out after all with life and adjustments of time available. We need to remember the joy we should feel doing what we really want to do. Thank you for sharing, for the great tips, and inspiration. ❤️
What a beautiful thought Terri. Blessing others and removing guilt and pressure is the perfect solution!
That is a great system. I too have had to clear out the craft room as it overflowed to 2 other rooms and the shed. Glad to say with help of two good friends I have now cleared the 2 rooms and shed. 😅 however still work required to downsize the paper craft ( a 2nd visit required to get the last corner cleared. Like you I have donated to art craft groups charity shop and bin. Big attempt now not to buy but use the items I have. Many thanks your points at the end are relevant. ❤❤❤
Great job! I still need to do some downsizing lol
I realize this is a yr ago,and I'm impressed you were able to make decisions to move some things out! It's your space and you'll end up getting it all organized the way you wanted, please continue to share your progress and ideas!
Thanks Sharon! I need to do a new video to share an update. It has stayed pretty organized !
Good job, I’m 81 year’s young… and have crafted sense I was 20 year’s old…. Boy I love ❤️ what you’ve done ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Joan and wow glad to hear you are still crafting away!
@@thewellnesshomesteader yes, but i sure need a clean out, like you just did, but I don’t have the energy 😥❤️
@@joanwebster4413 I completely understand. I’m saving those projects for winter after harvest is in!
@@thewellnesshomesteader ❤️
Ya, those jerks are always there, shedding bad feelings all around. I love watching other people doing craft room makeovers because I have been working on mine since February. I think you have more stuff than me. But I can so relate to the stuff and your struggles. Keep up the good work. Love ya! Cute kitty!
Thanks Michelle! It’s stayed pretty organized but I should purge again lol
This has been really helpful. I have so much crafting supplies since I became a junk journaler. Thank you for putting yourself out there. I have watched this twice.
I’m so glad it was helpful Joy! Since the video my mom passed away and I inherited a bunch more. I’m finally donating and gifting some of those items!
Thank you for the videos it was inspiring the tips you gave especially when you= overwhelmed. Also if that rude person hasn't walked in someone else's shoes they have no understanding of where someone has been, In my case it was many years of physical serious handicaps that stop me dead in my tracks. I am better now and trying to catch up. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing. Life is real!
Aww bless your heart Linda! I try to ignore the negative but it get to me sometimes!
I find you so eloquent and easy to listen to.... relaxing.... andI love this video. I went through a lot trying to organize my scrapbook room, which is half of my large basement! GULP. Still a work in progress. xo Vicky
Welcome Vicky and thanks for your kind words! I could stand another clean out but it has stayed mostly organized at least😊
I just came across your video n I’m glad I did! I really wish those TROLLS that have to be ignorant n say mean nasty things would just stop watching n move on to something else, they need to get a life n let people willing to share like you alone!! I hate people who are that way. They need to get a life!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts n ideas, I appreciated it 😊
Best of luck with all you do!
Welcome Marcella! Yes there is always someone who will be critical, but I’ve learned to simply block them lol. I’m starting a whole house decluttering in January so I hope you will consider subscribing!
Thank you for thoughtful encouraging words; yes we have alot of stuff; but your room is really neat! You haven't blocked your walk way or paths, love the idea about what we're keeping but really not our thing anymore. Loved the video and your cat is beautiful! Take care ! 🙂
Welcome Sharon! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. The room has stayed very neat for the most part but I move my mom into assisted living so I acquired a bit more that needs organized lol. Frankie says hello too!
Yes; understand about that ! Sorry ! Frankie and you ❤. Prayers and love!
@@sharonfowler9971 thank you so much! Mom has settled in very nicely and I finally feel she is safe. Mom wanders and has zero safety awareness so a locked memory care unit has been a real blessing!
I'm 70 yrs old and my Mom lived with us 3 yrs and passed in 2010; So definitely understand. But I eat clamp chowder for energy, not much for doctors but glad they are there definitely when the unexpected happens. I used clamp chowder when I went thur a divoice years ago while he was out of control I was cool, calm and collected. Should of stayed eating it the stuff for real; but got back into it, all I can helps me. Hugs and Prayers and hope the warmer weather helps you heal better too.❤😊
I started junk journaling 4 years ago and went from a tiny bit of hoarding to a disaster of hoarding. I do so many different types of crafting. I now have tons of fabric too.
It’s so easy to accumulate isn’t it lol?!
I just now seen your video and I love it. For the person with the nasty comment, well..... its like you said. We should just pray for them. Everyone with a craft room or craft space know exactly all about this. It happens. If it didn't, then that would mean we never got to enjoy our space. I love seeing peoples lovely crafty mess. Hopefully I can share mine too.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Jessica! And yes mess=enjoying the space!
First of all…just found ur channel. I think you are very beautiful. Like physically pretty. Ur facial features are beautiful. I appreciate you taking the time to show us “ur mess”. It’s inspiring and motivating. Mr craft room looks like urs and I’ve been putting it off for years. Ty
Hi Sarah and welcome! Thank you for your kind words too. My craft room could use another cleaning lol!
Thanks for the inspiration this morning love the idea of that cassette holder. I’m having surgery on my knee and I’m trying to do some spring cleaning and you have got me motivated. God bless you and your cleaning ❤️🌻
Thank you Kimberlie! It was humbling to share the mess but it motivated me as well!
This was an absolutely fabulous video. Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous, realistic, useful, comforting, wish you lived in New England! Lol! Thank you for the time, energy, insight, great advice, and encouragement. I have grafting supplies from my grandmother and mother (both gone for decades) and of course, my own acquire-ments. Time to purge and organize!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!😊
So good to find a fellow craft lover! I am right there with you in deciding what I really want to do/keep when it comes to all the crafts I have! We are in the process of moving back to Ohio, hopefully by the end of the year and I am downsizing my craft room. I appreciate the tips!!
Welcome and yes craft lover indeed! I’m in Ohio too so welcome home😊
Great job, lots of good ideas, and helpful tips. But the kitty is the true star. 😊
Aww thank you Dianna!
I cannot thank you enough you said the most profound thing that got me unstuck in that one sentence. Ok I too am a Junk Journaler and about to Retire when you said as it turned out once you Retired you had other things you wanted to do with your time AHHHHHHH the heavens opened up for me I am so motivated to DESTASH now BTW I loved seeing your mess it made you very real to me Don't you change for nobody you are BEAUTIFUL!!!
I’m so glad it was helpful for you! I have really expanded my garden and also now have chickens but still make time to craft. I just don’t need as much as I had! Thanks for watching and welcome!
my sewing room is a mess and I wanted to see your room and how you dealing with it .. I enjoyed you a lot .
Welcome Jo! Always a work in progress but I’m pleased with the end result😊
So we njoyed your video...and, your cat is BEAUTIFUL.
CONGRATULATIONS on completing your decluttering project....LOOKS GREAT! 😃
Thank you Kimberly! Frankie is my little buddy. He will be 13 this summer.
I’m in the same boat! Been putting off cleaning and organizing (AGAIN) my craft room. I think about it every day but so far too overwhelmed to begin.
Last time I did it, it took over 3 days! I’ll get to it though as I miss not crafting! 😃
You can do it Beth! I need to do another round but mine has stayed pretty well organized since the big clean out lol.
Thank you for sharing your process. This has been truly helpful for me at this time in helping me evaluate what creative endeavors I wish to focus on, as I to enjoy many areas of creating. You are truly a brave soul and a blessing. Thank you again.
Aww thank you so much and I’m glad it was helpful! I’m doing a whole house declutter on 2024, so I hope you will stay tuned!
I thank you so much I can't tell you how much this has helped me.
I’m so glad Christie!
I really enjoyed this video. We all have messes in some form but I like that you were honest and open. Thank you.
I’m glad you enjoyed it Norma! It was sure a big mess lol
I truly enjoyed watching this. I could relate to so much! I’ve been going through the same process over the last week. I had an interest in so many things over the years and collected more than I’ll ever use in my h lifetime. I’ve decided to limit my space to the things I really enjoy doing…..sewing, junk journaling, and painting. Now that I have my craft room fairly organized I need to purge the things I no longer want or need to keep. This has been such a helpful video. Thank you!
I’m so glad it was helpful Kathy! Keep up the great work😊
I have to say, I loved looking at your "mess". It made me wanna jump thru my screen and help you out. So much stuff I'd love to take off your hands for my junk journaling. These types of videos inspire others to get in and declutter their bits and pieces. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you, you've motivated me. You also took me back in time 54 years. My first grade class did a play of Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. It was so cute, and a bit of a musical. Well, I'm proud to say that I was the star...Mother Goose.
That’s so neat! I’m glad it motivated you! I was embarrassed to show the mess lol
😂 you had me at "when I retire I'm going to craft like crazy", 🤣
🙋♀️ Guilty! Prior to retirement I was stocking up on craft supplies, I retired last year 🙄 where did the time go?! I'm busy with other things then when I want to craft I have so much stuff 🙈 I realized I have no intentions of doing certain crafts anymore 🥰 I'm decluttering and organizing my craft room too 😅👍👏 I love paper crafting (I have a cricut maker 💖) and I love sewing and crocheting 💝😊 that's my hobbies I'm doing, everything else is going out for donation. 💁♀️ Thanks for the inspiration 🙂💞
Glad it was helpful Ruth!
Thank you for this video. I have a messy craft room and this has inspired me to work on it. 🤩🤗
I’m so glad it was helpful Katy! I plan to be doing more of these type videos on 2024😊
Thank you for encouragement and tips. I will definitely go over my pile one area at a time so it won’t be overwhelming. 😊
You are welcome! Good plan!
Found your channel because I am a messy hoarder of all things crafts 😂 crafters cannot live the kondo minimalist lifestyle hence why she could only do a paragraph. You've inspired me with your purge and gained a follower
Welcome Misty! Yes only a paragraph in that book lol which was no help😂. I’m glad it inspired you!
Loved this video. The Junk Journal was so unique and creative. Thanks for filming and posting this video.
Thank you so much! My craft room had never been that messy, so I was a bit apprehensive about showing it😊
My craft room is overflowing and in such a mess, but seeing you so calm and proactive at getting rid of stuff is very encouraging, I have hope now!
I’m so glad it was helpful!
I so enjoyed your video! At 71 I am working on cleaning out a craft room that may even be worse than you showed! The statement you made that blessed me the most is that it is ok to go through items 2 or 3 times. I'm with you, once I go through once it find it much easier to let other items go the 2nd &/or 3rd time through. Thank you for the time you took and the explanations of why you made some of your choices. Have a very blessed rest of your weeks. Blessings, Betzygirl.
I’m so glad it was helpful Betzygirl! I’m right behind you as I turn 63 next month. Since I filmed it, my mom passed away and I got more craft supplies from her estate. I need to let go of some of those now!
@@thewellnesshomesteader I'm so sorry you lost your Mom. I remember well how difficult that is even -when it's somewhat expected, Be blessed with wonderful memories as you craft using some of her supplies and give the rest to someone who will cherish them also.
@@bettymorris8841 for sure Betty! It’s a bit easier after 6 months of grieving but I sure have lovely memories
I'm going through this very process. I appreciate how you approach the whole procedure. Blessings.
Thanks Barbara-glad it’s helpful!
Thank you for sharing. Maybe this year more people can use their moving along button instead of stopping to grump. Many times emotional work goes along with the physical work. Cheer someone on that is working on their place. You did good work!
Thank you so much! After inheriting way too much stuff from my parents, I’m working on a whole house declutter in 2024.
I'm currently merging a shed dedicated to my papercrafting, junk journalling, card making into a space I've jewellery making and sewing. I'm clearing the area out to start from the decluttering and organising as I get work done first to clean out the space.
I was nodding at your junk journalling stash and desk space. It's a reflection of what is heading my way. I was given a lot of books by someone clearing out during lockdown and as a reader I tend to think, "I want to read this".
Thank you for sharing this I've subscribed to your channel. I live your personality xxx
Welcome Cee! I’m so glad to have you here!
Hate it about the ugly comments! This video inspired me - VERY Much! going to start on my craft room!!!! Got some very useful tips! 🧡
I’m so glad Sandra! And I just have to IGNORE the ugly comments lol
Some people just don't understand how the creative mind works.
This video speaks to my heart😂 Thank you sharing this journey! I feel some sisterhood with this one!
Thank you Kay! I hope you’ll consider subscribing (welcome if so!)
Wow your craft room is great. I bet you feel so much better now 😊
Thanks Laureen I really do!
Your video was so inspiring and your voice is so soothing! I actually stopped the video and went to work; got home & took a nap…then picked back up to watch the rest! Because it was THAT GOOD! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Thank you sooo much Julie! I’m glad it was helpful to you!
I definitely could use some of the things you part ways with after a divorce and child loss journals seem to help me cope!!
I’m so sorry to hear what you have gone through💔🙏🏻
Great work! Thanks for share your effort!😮❤
Thank you!
Thanks for the tips and inspiration. Your learning.. I do JJ,scrapbooking, ceramics, mixed media and now trying some hand sewing. I have rooms downstairs that have a lot of stuff. And an upstairs office with my current projects. And yea. I have lost both parents and 3 other family members on my hubbies side and have inherited ALL their photos. So that would be a good organization video. Thanks for sharing
Welcome fellow Kym- we spell our names the same! Since this video my mom passed so I get her supplies and photos as well so I totally understand! Thanks for watching!
Hi Kym & Frankie 🐾❤️ Bring on the live sale😀 Kym, I have a small “She Shed” …. I know it has a floor in there somewhere 😳😂 Yourcraft room looks great! Have a great day 🌞 ❤️Blessings
If I had a she shed I’d fill it too Sandy! I will try and schedule a live sale soon! I have some amazing kits I will realistically never get to so, more for your she shed😂🤣
@@thewellnesshomesteader - thx! 🤣
Thanks for sharing. Like most other comments I’m in the same situation of to much room for my space. I have gone from a nook in the family room to a room in the shed (this may have worked except for the mice). I have now bought a sea container to modify for a craft room. I will now be able to leave incomplete projects and not have to set the table. However, my challenge will be to manage my “stuff” so I don’t out grow the container. Thanks for the video, just ignore the wingers, you can’t please everyone👍
It’s so easy to outgrow our spaces when we love crafts!
Great job!!
Sometimes this type of cleaning is more mental than physical- nostalgia is great, but it can be crippling.
Now you can be creative again!
Thank you so much Lori! It has stayed organized for the most part!
I, too, gave up several crafts because it was just too much to realistically ever do. Being able to cull down the amount of supplies I kept made my craft room a joy to be in again!
I gave up: cross stitch, needle point, embroidery, plastic canvas, felt crafting (now called plushies), folk wood painting, jewelry making (I never liked it, either!), and more… oh, fancy cookie baking/decorating… wreath making/flower arranging….
Now I focus on card making, scrapbooking, stamping, and other paper crafts. I also paint ornaments and do Diamond Dots.
I have found I do so much more when I’m not looking around my craft room feeling guilty for ignoring the bags of yarn and stacks of felt.
I kept my sewing machine, but mostly for utility use these days.
I really enjoyed your honest video. It was very relatable.
@@LoriA2024 wow Lori great job! I’ve given up a lot too BUT my mom passed away in June (this video was before then) so I inherited more stuff. I’m going to donate it as I spend a lot of time homesteading and can’t do it all!
@@thewellnesshomesteader I’m sorry for your loss. It’s hard to lose your Mom.
My Mom passed away in early 2020 and I inherited all her craft supplies. It took me almost a year before I could (emotionally) go through the boxes (they stayed stacked in my garage). I was grateful to have already toned down my hobbies before, so I didn’t feel compelled to keep all her yarn, felt, etc. I did keep some wonderful things and I’m grateful to use them and think of her when I’m crafting. I donated my sewing machine and kept hers!
Having a tiny craft room (new home in 2019) has actually been a bonus! I have to decide if anything new will fit.
I had to give up a huge stash of stickers and Sizzix dies that didn’t spark joy (LOL) in order to upgrade to the Vagabond die cutter. In the past, I’d have just added a thrift store table to the room and kept all the stuff I didn’t want (including my original Sizzix machine).
I was “this close” to buying a Cricut and I realized I’d have no room to keep it set up and I knew I’d never use it from the closet.
We are a work in progress, huh? But we do learn.
@@LoriA2024 I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Eventually I’ll face mom’s stuff. It’s hard😢
My craft room is a mess too. Everything I have is a project that at the time I was going to do or make something. I keep collecting things and never seem to get around to doing any thing with the stuff. Buying more storage to house everything and things stuffed, piled, tucked away for someday, but someday never comes. It's madness. My eyeballs see things or I hear about something and my brain goes overboard with ideas. One little spark of imagination in the head can start me off on a whole new journey of buying for all the ideas swirling in my head. I have SO MUCH STUFF that it would take me 3 lifetimes to use it all. These crafting companies really know how to keep us buying and constantly dangling goodies under our noses. Plus we enable each other with , "Ooo, you just HAVE to get and try this or that". I've looked at tons of videos here on You Tube of crafters of scrapbooking, mixed media, sewing, journaling and planners, card making, you name it. And most of these craft rooms look like a pristine store layout. So much is stored and organized and so much of it is still in the original packaging unused, lined up, stacked , etc. Think of all the money spent on this stuff. It's mind boggling!!!!!! I realize a lot of us do it for pleasure, it CAN be therapeutic just making and creating, but in reality, if you are going to sell things, you'd have to work at it night and day for YEARS to recoup any of your time and money and the expense of all the machines and gadgets used to make things. It's the IDEAS that get us every time and the pretty or cuteness factor plays into it big time. I tried to analyze my addiction to the craft hobby, and basically the IDEAS of what I can make is the MAIN problem for me. Another thing is these companies are constantly changing product on us or have limited runs making us run out and buy the latest thing. Get it before they discontinue it. Then we get it and are afraid to use it because we may never get it or see it again. How many of us have been down THAT road? I realize these companies have to have fresh product to stay in business, but in reality, I tend to see the same old same old just reworked a little but and packaged in bright, shiny new packaging. I think we've all been lead down the primrose path, always chasing a dream that sometimes never happens. I don't mean to sound negative, but I think a WHOLE LOT of us have become disillusioned and are left feeling overwhelmed. Too much is worse than not having enough of what you need. Too many choices can just stunt our creativity and we are left feeling paralyzed by it. Through the years I've had SO many interests and have collected all the stuff to make stuff, I'm going to do a MAJOR, MAJOR purge of stuff I've had for over 30 years. I had rather do that now instead of leaving it to my children to do and end up throwing away things that would be useful to someone else. I'll probably donate 80% of it. Well, I've rambled on enough, but I think so many of us are in the same boat. Good luck if you're in a mess like me! Thanks for reading my thoughts!
You are spot on! I identify with so much of what you said. I have a lot but am slowly purging and yes most gets donated!
Some great ideas! I just retired and I have been building a craft room for the unlimited time to do crafts too - lol!
Congratulations on retiring! Glad this was helpful.
Thanks kym, for sharing your craft room! Hello FRANKIE! See u soon! Be well. Be safe! 💕
Hello from Frankie😻
I would Love craft kits! I'd especially be interested in quilting, and embroidery ones!
Thanks Robin! I will be putting a live sale together!
I’ve found it so much easier to keep my sewing space clean since I embarked on a low spend journey. I no longer have excess coming in that gets stacked, tossed, or hidden. I wonder if your year will help. Thanks for sharing.
So smart of you AC! I really think it will help on downsizing in general.
Thank you Kim you have probably given me some ideas for cleaning up my mess also too many people living in one house consolidated too much stuff too fast and a lot of stuff really needs just sorted one small area at a time. It is probably going to be a several month project but.,. It has to be done.
I still have a ways to go myself Diana! We’ve got this!
Kym , finally had time to catch this , very nice craft room , I need to organize too , thanks for sharing ,God bless !
Thanks you!
I also junk journal and have ended up with an unmanageable room. Thank you for sharing your process. I've actually been watching Marie Kondo on Netflix and so your going thru the book for my exact situation was so incredibly helpful and your tips at the end were helpful. Thanks so much!!❤
Glad it was helpful for you Elizabeth!
December 2023. I got some kids books at the library ( I volunteer there) dumpster. Gorgeous illustrations, tossed the covers. Three of us are in a 2BR apartment.
I store my craft supplies in plastic shoeboxes and underbed bins. Tina, Al's wife
That is wonderful Tina! I am hoping to utilize bins more too
Thank you for sharing and all of your tips. We all have more than we need and it’s unfortunate that some piece make negative comments about it.
Sometimes all of the extra supplies and things just some how sneak up on us.
Thank you so much!
Thanks Susan!
thanks for sharing your journey - I also struggle maintaining all my vast amount of crafts, but am now on a journey to declutter and simplify - less acquisitions, more creating
That’s a great philosophy!
I get it. I’m overwhelmed with my stuff. ❤️💯🕊🌈🙏🏻
I still have too much! My mom passed away in June this year so I inherited some of her items!
Omg that’s my favorite words I will really get into it when my kids are out of the house lol
lol just make them take their stuff Jennifer! My son is buying his first home at 39 and I need a UHaul for all his stuff still here lol
Very happy to watch your video. I’m starting my year purging and cleaning my studio. Thank for the info.
Glad it was helpful!
My craft room has grown to 2 rooms now and both are a complete mess. Your room is great, us crafters get inspired and work on projects & make a complete mess. As long as you can find your supplies your one up on me. That's for motivating me to get organized.
Hi Stephanie! So far it’s stayed fairly organized but I still have to hunt for things lol
In the process of cleaning my disaster again lol definitely can relate... crafts are fun. Thank you for sharing as I really enjoy watching for inspiration.
Thank you Elizabeth!
Love your craft room clean up video! Your so sweet. I have an extreme craft room as well and have been putting it off for a few years. Your very inspiring ❤ thank you
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It’s stayed pretty clean too😊
I feel you.❤ I have 40 years of craft stuff.
So many crafts, so little time😂😂
Just watched your craft room video and it was so similar to my current mess. I have had a 10 x 16 shed for about a year and a half and except for a ribbon wall and a pegboard section, it's become a space for 'set it in the shed and see how high it stacks before it falls over.' Including 15 boxes of various sizes of inherited photos. I also scrapbook, junk journal, sew, wreaths, yarn crafts. I've been watching a lot of videos recently and the cubes seem to be a popular choice of storage. Preparing to tackle my disaster soon if it ever stops snowing here. Be well and thank you for your time.
It’s so easy to accumulate isn’t it Ruth?! Hope the weather clears soon for you!
Looking forward to it. Thank you again
Thank you!
Wow. I needed this video!! Decluttering my craft room right now. Great tips thank you!
I’m so glad it was helpful Gail!
Found your channel and this video and I love it! I like the way you speak normally, not EVERY sentence trails with an exclamation which so many of the younger RUclipsrs do these days. Not sure if you understand what I mean but it is refreshing to hear you talk.
Welcome Amanda and I do know exactly what you mean. Hope you will enjoy more videos!
I finally found my home!!
72, Been sewing since I was 6!!! (lots of collections)
Welcome Carol! I hope you enjoy my videos. I still sew and craft but o also garden and have the cutest chickens!
I need to tackle my crafts too. What a mess I have and way to much for my space. Thanks for challenging me.
You saw my mess so I’m sure you can do it!
I have two craft rooms, one for quilting and embroidery and another for journal making. I am retired and spend a lot of time crafting. It’s a main part of my life. I don’t want to trash it all. I agree being tidier is helpful but I need to see what I’m creating from. Great video thank you.
Wow Lucy two craft rooms sound amazing! I still have a lot of supplies but I can find everything at least😂
@@thewellnesshomesteader now that my three children have left home and I’ve retired I’ve taken over two bedrooms.
Love your idea on how to store your fabric. I also have an eight track holder that I can turn into an ephemera holder. Thanks for the idea.
I’m glad it was helpful Alisa!
Very insightful. I agree with handling things twice when the like things are spread out. One may have very similar items and not realize it until they are together. The make a pile and make one trip is a common house cleaning trick. BUT. that pile of books from your own childhood. My older sister and I had those too!!! I hadn't thought about Anna Can Fly in decades, but I can remember the story and the illustrations.
Hi Amy! I do love the books from my childhood and couldn’t bear to part with them. My room has stayed pretty organized; however, my mom moved to a care facility so I acquired some items from her lol. It’s always a process. Glad you enjoyed Ann can fly!
I love doing crafts but I do sympathise crafting takes alot of space and doesn't really lend itself to minimalism because I find you need a 'Stash' to inspire a project be it fabric, wool or paper and here lies the quandary how much do you actually need. I think your junk journals are lovely by the way. So many crafts so little time, I still have to make time for crafting even though I have alot more time to spare now. 🤔 Your crafting space looks very organised now - especially the cupboard for the fabric will be great, my fabric is in a vintage tin trunk which is good but you have to take everything out to see what you have. Very helpful video but the ironic thing is I would be off to the thrift store you donated to, if it weren't for the mileage involved, to grab some of your stuff, there's no hope for me is there ??? 😏 Love to you and Frankie Xx 🐾💕🐾🐈
Lol Jayne! I know I still look at craft stuff at the thrift store which is crazy! I will always have craft supplies but thankfully I do have less now!
I'm in the process of redoing my craft studio. Very overwhelming. Some very wise words you shared. Thank you
Thanks Tobin and good luck!
You could do mystery boxes as crafty kits( i. E. Scrapbooking, junk journals, sewing, yarn crafts) . Set a dollar amount and ship in USPS fixed rate boxes. That way you declutter and gift others who will appreciate your crafty goodness.
Ooh great idea! Thank you!
I have MANY craft categories that need to be sorted. lol Thanks for sharing!
I totally understand many craft categories Paula! I love all the crafts lol
4 rooms needing treatment
I’m 75 years old and have lived here since I was 10. 55 years of marriage, 9 kids, 24 grandchildren. Lots of crafting stuff to shovel
Tyft
Oh my Betty I understand! Mine stayed organized until I added items from my mom! I need to do another organizing video soon!
I'm currently in the process of organizing my craft room/office. I'm getting back into crafting and new to junk journaling. I would love some crafty kits.
I thought I was the only one who has a craft room like that! Lol
Lol and yay I’m not the only one!😂
Good afternoon Kym, My that is a lot to clean up there you did a great job with it you inspire me now I need to get going cleaning up and out I'm sure I have lots to get rid of:-) It's amazing how much can accumulate over the years:-) HELLO Frankie he found a nice little hid away :-) I sometimes have a hard time getting started on cleaning out so hard to let things go but I know it's time for things to go :-) Have a wonderful day :-)
I have a hard time too Owen. I still need to pare down my yarn but Frankie is a great helper lol!
Just discovered your channel and totally enjoyed this! Thank you so much because I needed some encouragement.
Welcome Donna! I’m glad you found it encouraging. Hope you will stay around d for more fun!
Thank you for this!
My pleasure Janet! I need to clean it again lol