Hi friends! Let me know your favorite craft room storage and organization tips. :) ✭ FULL supply list with PICTURES: ldli.co/e/m2g1or The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: skl.sh/simonhurley11201
I craft around the house, so I talked my husband into replacing our aging CFLs with daylight LEDs: the difference in light, especially at night, is amazing.
My tip is using an IKEA Variera pot lid organizer to organize my tools. It expands and fits in my Kallax shelf. On it, I store my stamp platforms, Fiskars trimmer, Tonic mini trimmer and my WRMK envelope maker. I hope this inspires someone. Xx Lorraine
1. I still use some cardboard boxes, because I can cover them with the craftpaper of my own choice. Love that. 2. Alex drawers are great. There is another company on Wayfair called. . .now I can't remember. Look under storage and organization. Cheaper and it DOESN'T HAVE TO BE WHITE!! Mine are pine, same dimensions as Alex drawers and I love that!! 3. If you do have those slidey drawers like Simon, there are fabric shoebox type boxes I got off Amazon ($12 for 4) that are the same size as the clear Interdesign boxes for stamps. Since I don't move them off the drawer, they work great. 4. Stamp-nStorage is an amazing company of great people. Everyone should shop there. 5. We should have a giant crafty exchange/swap once a year on Simon Hurley Create
Hey Simon! Great video EXCEPT for those of us who don’t have the luxury of a craft room. :) I have a few small spaces in about 4 rooms including the dining room ...where the Christmas tree is SUPPOSED to go soon. To add to the mess, we snowbird, so many of my supplies have to travel 1500 miles back and forth. I see by comments I am not alone. Perhaps you could give us a note to take home saying we REALLY need a decent craft room? :)
I have the things I use all the time organized in my large roller bag. Things I don’t use as often are in a file cabinet and paper holders in a closer. I can craft on the dining room table or kitchen table.
Great tips Simon. I’m actually driving 60 miles today to pick up some nice bins Michael’s seems to be discontinuing. Worth the drive to have inexpensive and nice organization!
Three years ago I bought myself a craft cupboard that I love. It can light up and I can even work at 2 AM (done it many times!) My hint for organising is to factor in five minutes at the end of your session - and put everything back where it belongs. That way you remember where things live and are all clean and tidy for your next crafting session
I feel like my craft room is always evolving. Just when I think I have it right, another storage idea comes up that will make me more productive and inspired to actually make things rather than going through my supplies, searching for the right paper or embellishments, etc. I just ordered a 5-drawer storage unit to put my lesser used things in, so I can have my go-to stuff closer to my desk on my big book shelf. And great idea to purge! Something we don't use could be someone else's favorite! 😊👍🏼
Oh my I am so excited to dive into this video! I will make an edit telling you my favourite tip :) P.s. You really inspire me as I am 14 and LOVE card-making. I look at you and how great your cards are and it gives me hope! Just subscribed last week :) My fave tip is #3 for sure! Your drawer units are great! Woah! I wrote a paragraph! 😳
I love your videos Simon & have watched this one repeatedly!!! Instead of feeling overwhelmed, now i feel motivated! My favorite parts of the video are knowing what i have so i'll know the space ill need & sharing what i really dont think i'll use. Great organization tips!
I’m still in the process of creating a craft space. Right now, my supplies are strewn all over the house. Not at all conducive to inspiring creativity. That’s my focus for 2021. Thanks for all the great tips!
I'm a big fan. I just bought a whole craft room full of storage items from someone on line who was downsizing....love getting a bargain and can't wait until I can assemble it all and get organized!
👍👍 So true, organization is key! I appreciate your suggestion about drawers which can keep supplies easily accessible though I do not have that luxury currently.. However, I do have my supplies conveniently within reach so that I do not have to keep moving about to get them in hand (especially helpful since I am disabled & wheelchair-dependant). Ah, for a craft room instead of a corner. Enjoy! 😊
Oh no! I thought you would give us a tour of your craft room. But, I did enjoy it and there are several ideas that you mentioned in my craft room. My number (1) rule: I take inventory once a year. If, I haven’t used something within that year I will donate or get rid of it.
I like to make sure that all my tools and supplies are visible so that when I need something to do the job I can look around my craft space and go yeah that tool would do it. To facilitate this I have glass top desks so that I can look down into the drawers under the desk top. If it's not visible I forget I have it and I don't use it.
20+ years scrapbooking=MANY Creative Memories tools and all kinds of 12x12 paper/stickers/borders/embellishments. Kallex shelves from IKEA are awesome for storage. I hate to get rid of anything because I MIGHT NEED IT someday😂🙄🤷🏼♀️ Now I NEED Simon’s foam stamp blocks, but he’s sold out😩. I’m on a waiting list, but...I REALLY WANT SOME OF THEM!!! Please Simon?😬
I wish I had a craft room. I've got a tiny little desk in my tiny little house. We're trying to sell our house and I hope for a craftroom in our next place.
I am with you: I craft all over the house, using a small table and four color task lamp set to daylight. The dining room is my favorite because I had my husband change out the ceiling fan bulbs to daylight LEDs. It is where my craft supplies are temporarily housed while I reorganize our pantry storage. 😁
Cardstock in magazine holders can also stay completely flat - partly depends on the orientation - whether horizontal or vertical. Jennifer McGuire’s system was my starting point. Years later cardstock is flat. So agree about too much stuff paralyzes me!
Simon, I didn't know where else to add this. WISH.com is selling a few of your stamps from a company that looks like it's from China. You might want to check it out....it does have your name on the package but as to whether or not you gave permission is another thing.
Where do you find the pull-out drawers that hold the bins? I love that idea. And, I love the Alex drawer unit as well. I am in the process of reorganizing my studio! I have the IKEA Kallax units already. Thanks.
First thing: I notice the beginnings of a beard, Simon. I think a beard might be nice on you. I love IKEA storage. Mindful of our space, I chose 13x13 flat (3" or so) Options bins and Sterilite document sized bins (the ones Sterilite appears to have discontinued) in multiple heights--I have several craft lines, LOL, and like my supplies to be mobile. My immediate project/goal is reducing and reorganizing my desk space and pantry so I can move my papercraft supplies and workspace out of our dining room. Every day I get closer. 😁
I was once told always to store ink pads horizontally. It made sense so I do. Is it a myth? As a result of these videos (do we still call them that? 😁), I am a faithful Simon Hurley ink follower. Maybe different inks are different?
Thanks Simon! Would you keep two manual die cutting machines? I recently acquired the Platinum 6 but can't decide whether or not to hang onto my cuttlebug which still works fine.
I need all the helpful tips and hints I can get, I thought having set up lots of first aid rooms doing a craft area would be a breeze. Spoiler alert it’s not, and I have the grey hair to prove it.
Hi friends! Let me know your favorite craft room storage and organization tips. :)
✭ FULL supply list with PICTURES: ldli.co/e/m2g1or
The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: skl.sh/simonhurley11201
Can’t wait to see your new space.
I love the suggestion of going through your stuff and donating or giving away! I have become a collector of craft supplies 😬.
The best tip I ever found was buying a Dymo and label everything!
Thanks for the daylight light bulb tip!
I craft around the house, so I talked my husband into replacing our aging CFLs with daylight LEDs: the difference in light, especially at night, is amazing.
My tip is using an IKEA Variera pot lid organizer to organize my tools. It expands and fits in my Kallax shelf. On it, I store my stamp platforms, Fiskars trimmer, Tonic mini trimmer and my WRMK envelope maker.
I hope this inspires someone. Xx Lorraine
1. I still use some cardboard boxes, because I can cover them with the craftpaper of my own choice. Love that.
2. Alex drawers are great. There is another company on Wayfair called. . .now I can't remember. Look under storage and organization. Cheaper and it DOESN'T HAVE TO BE WHITE!! Mine are pine, same dimensions as Alex drawers and I love that!!
3. If you do have those slidey drawers like Simon, there are fabric shoebox type boxes I got off Amazon ($12 for 4) that are the same size as the clear Interdesign boxes for stamps. Since I don't move them off the drawer, they work great.
4. Stamp-nStorage is an amazing company of great people. Everyone should shop there.
5. We should have a giant crafty exchange/swap once a year on Simon Hurley Create
Hey Simon! Great video EXCEPT for those of us who don’t have the luxury of a craft room. :) I have a few small spaces in about 4 rooms including the dining room ...where the Christmas tree is SUPPOSED to go soon. To add to the mess, we snowbird, so many of my supplies have to travel 1500 miles back and forth. I see by comments I am not alone. Perhaps you could give us a note to take home saying we REALLY need a decent craft room? :)
I have the things I use all the time organized in my large roller bag. Things I don’t use as often are in a file cabinet and paper holders in a closer. I can craft on the dining room table or kitchen table.
I so wish I had a proper craft room, but am relegated to the kitchen table. I will enjoy seeing the process as you create your craft room!
I have all the things I use the most in my large roller bag and store paper and such in a file cabinet!
Re- doing my craft room. Started today. Tips were on point. Thanks for sharing
Great tips Simon. I’m actually driving 60 miles today to pick up some nice bins Michael’s seems to be discontinuing. Worth the drive to have inexpensive and nice organization!
Three years ago I bought myself a craft cupboard that I love. It can light up and I can even work at 2 AM (done it many times!) My hint for organising is to factor in five minutes at the end of your session - and put everything back where it belongs. That way you remember where things live and are all clean and tidy for your next crafting session
Trying to revamp my hot mess here in Georgia. Thanks for the tips! My daughter is helping me de-hoard... is that even a word?😂. You are awesome!
I am doing the same thing, ha ha. I have several crafts and am trying to thin and corral the herd. ha ha.
Hi complete newbie here love watching your videos thanks for great tips as always 🙂
I feel like my craft room is always evolving. Just when I think I have it right, another storage idea comes up that will make me more productive and inspired to actually make things rather than going through my supplies, searching for the right paper or embellishments, etc. I just ordered a 5-drawer storage unit to put my lesser used things in, so I can have my go-to stuff closer to my desk on my big book shelf. And great idea to purge! Something we don't use could be someone else's favorite! 😊👍🏼
Thank you for all that beginner information.
We're looking forward to seeing your new craft space!
Oh my I am so excited to dive into this video! I will make an edit telling you my favourite tip :)
P.s. You really inspire me as I am 14 and LOVE card-making. I look at you and how great your cards are and it gives me hope! Just subscribed last week :)
My fave tip is #3 for sure! Your drawer units are great! Woah! I wrote a paragraph! 😳
Your post made me smile. My son is 15 and has been crafting with me since he was three or four. He does his own thing, too, and I love it.
@@user-mv9tt4st9k oh my! That is so great! 😊
Happy Crafting!
I love your videos Simon & have watched this one repeatedly!!!
Instead of feeling overwhelmed, now i feel motivated!
My favorite parts of the video are knowing what i have so i'll know the space ill need & sharing what i really dont think i'll use.
Great organization tips!
Great tips. Can’t wait to see your new space. 💕
I’m still in the process of creating a craft space. Right now, my supplies are strewn all over the house. Not at all conducive to inspiring creativity. That’s my focus for 2021. Thanks for all the great tips!
I'm a big fan. I just bought a whole craft room full of storage items from someone on line who was downsizing....love getting a bargain and can't wait until I can assemble it all and get organized!
Certainly did appreciate your five tips you shared this evening. Appreciate you sharing all you do. Thanks!
👍👍 So true, organization is key! I appreciate your suggestion about drawers which can keep supplies easily accessible though I do not have that luxury currently.. However, I do have my supplies conveniently within reach so that I do not have to keep moving about to get them in hand (especially helpful since I am disabled & wheelchair-dependant). Ah, for a craft room instead of a corner. Enjoy! 😊
I’ve been organizing my craft room and totally agree with your tips! It’s so personalized! 💙💙💙
Oh no! I thought you would give us a tour of your craft room. But, I did enjoy it and there are several ideas that you mentioned in my craft room.
My number (1) rule: I take inventory once a year. If, I haven’t used something within that year I will donate or get rid of it.
I like to make sure that all my tools and supplies are visible so that when I need something to do the job I can look around my craft space and go yeah that tool would do it. To facilitate this I have glass top desks so that I can look down into the drawers under the desk top. If it's not visible I forget I have it and I don't use it.
20+ years scrapbooking=MANY Creative Memories tools and all kinds of 12x12 paper/stickers/borders/embellishments. Kallex shelves from IKEA are awesome for storage. I hate to get rid of anything because I MIGHT NEED IT someday😂🙄🤷🏼♀️ Now I NEED Simon’s foam stamp blocks, but he’s sold out😩. I’m on a waiting list, but...I REALLY WANT SOME OF THEM!!! Please Simon?😬
Great tips!
Really love the tip about re-homing craft supplies I don’t use...but where to donate them? Please share you tips on that with us. Thx
I wish I had a craft room. I've got a tiny little desk in my tiny little house. We're trying to sell our house and I hope for a craftroom in our next place.
I am with you: I craft all over the house, using a small table and four color task lamp set to daylight. The dining room is my favorite because I had my husband change out the ceiling fan bulbs to daylight LEDs. It is where my craft supplies are temporarily housed while I reorganize our pantry storage. 😁
Great tips Simon. Thanks for sharing!
Such great ideas. 😊
thank you for the good advice
Great tips, thanks Simon 👍
I bought the Dreambox last January and it is a total game changer! Still working on organizing though lol. I have a lot of stuff 😂😂
Cardstock in magazine holders can also stay completely flat - partly depends on the orientation - whether horizontal or vertical. Jennifer McGuire’s system was my starting point. Years later cardstock is flat.
So agree about too much stuff paralyzes me!
Great tips! I’m very interested in the pullout drawer unit. Who makes that?
Love your shirt
Simon, I didn't know where else to add this. WISH.com is selling a few of your stamps from a company that looks like it's from China. You might want to check it out....it does have your name on the package but as to whether or not you gave permission is another thing.
Where do you find the pull-out drawers that hold the bins? I love that idea. And, I love the Alex drawer unit as well. I am in the process of reorganizing my studio! I have the IKEA Kallax units already. Thanks.
First thing: I notice the beginnings of a beard, Simon. I think a beard might be nice on you.
I love IKEA storage. Mindful of our space, I chose 13x13 flat (3" or so) Options bins and Sterilite document sized bins (the ones Sterilite appears to have discontinued) in multiple heights--I have several craft lines, LOL, and like my supplies to be mobile. My immediate project/goal is reducing and reorganizing my desk space and pantry so I can move my papercraft supplies and workspace out of our dining room. Every day I get closer. 😁
I was once told always to store ink pads horizontally. It made sense so I do. Is it a myth? As a result of these videos (do we still call them that? 😁), I am a faithful Simon Hurley ink follower. Maybe different inks are different?
PS another great video (🤔). We’ve sold our house so I can have a craft room (or rather, have a dining room that the crafts hijacked).
I always thought they should be stored horizontally too.
Thanks Simon! Would you keep two manual die cutting machines? I recently acquired the Platinum 6 but can't decide whether or not to hang onto my cuttlebug which still works fine.
Keep them both. All die machines eventually break. . . in the middle of a project. Good to have back up.
@@PapercraftsbyCindyellen Thanks!
I need all the helpful tips and hints I can get, I thought having set up lots of first aid rooms doing a craft area would be a breeze.
Spoiler alert it’s not, and I have the grey hair to prove it.
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