*EXTREME* declutter & organize my craft desk // stationery + desk organization asmr, New Year reset

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  • Hi friends! In this video, we are doing some MAJOR decluttering to my craft desk! There's a little bit of stationery and desk asmr thrown in, and the final result is SUPER satisfying. Use this video as motivation to reset and get organized for the New Year in 2025! 💫
    Desk is from ikea so you can use this as ikea desk organization inspiration as well!
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  • @mara.mcginnis
    @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому +11

    Welcome to my 5th official video! ☺️ We took a slight intermission from journaling for some major decluttering and fresh start into the new year 💫 apologies for my audio quality, I’m doing the best I can with what I have but hoping to improve my audio soon 🥹❤️ as always, thanks for being here! - xo, mara 💞

  • @butterflybaby429
    @butterflybaby429 Місяць тому +17

    I always start the process of decluttering by putting like items together. This makes it easier to then decide where their home is and then go place it there asap. ❤

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому +1

      @@butterflybaby429 yesss good tip! 🫶🏼

    • @jo-annel.wright2975
      @jo-annel.wright2975 10 днів тому +2

      Yes. And really, who knows if they have 68 blue biros and 921 paper clips unless they are all together.
      As Peter Walsh says, like with like and don't put it down, put it away. Personally, I prefer that it is easy to put away, so that is usually my focus when I am panic tidying up because my frienemy call to say they are coming over... lol.

  • @HBSVMom
    @HBSVMom День тому +1

    New viewer❤ Happily subscribed to support your channel ✨️ Watching from sunny 🌞 SW Florida ~Michelle

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  День тому

      Welcome!! ☺️ greetings from snowy Washington! ❄️🌲 so happy you’re here :)

    • @HBSVMom
      @HBSVMom День тому +1

      @mara.mcginnis Thank you, Mara💖 So happy I found your channel 😊

  • @DreamerMAA
    @DreamerMAA Місяць тому +4

    Thanks for your honesty of how a crafting desk gets crazy because that was very real! ❤

  • @ChristinaCurtin-b7f
    @ChristinaCurtin-b7f Місяць тому +9

    Love this video! I love realistic instead of aspirational decluttering!! Looks like a lovely place to craft now!!

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you so much! ❤️ & i’m glad you appreciated the realistic aspect! ☺️

  • @handmadebymo
    @handmadebymo Місяць тому +8

    Love this! Love that you show the realistic side to having a creative hobby that requires a lot of “things”🤭 it can be so hard to keep it all organised 😅😂 love your space 💕

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому

      Hehe thanks Morgan! 💖 And omg it’s a never ending battle to keep it organized!! The way my desk is already messy again 😂😅❤️

  • @wildflowerrmar
    @wildflowerrmar 2 дні тому +1

    omg I just saw this video 🥹 thank you for the shoutout!! 💓 you’re so sweet mara, I absolutely love everything that you do 💐

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  2 дні тому

      Of course Mar! 🥰 always happy to share how amazing and creative you are! Thank you as well for your sweet words ☺️💕

  • @goodmornindreamer
    @goodmornindreamer Місяць тому +9

    Love the decluttering and organizing! this is one of my favorite things to watch and do to destress 🥰
    The after looks so amazing especially going into the new year! ✨

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks Rochelle!! ☺️ it felt so good to have it all clear! although I will say all the fresh space welcomed in new craft messes so current state of my desk definitely does not look like this anymore! 😂🩷

    • @goodmornindreamer
      @goodmornindreamer Місяць тому

      @@mara.mcginnis lol totally understand 🤣that is usually what happens to me as well! it's still always nice even if it was a short amount of time💕

  • @cameronduggan2953
    @cameronduggan2953 24 дні тому +2

    My first video with you-loved it. I live in a small space and need to use my desk for day to day life and crafts/planning. I keep it pretty neat but love to watch others organize to keep me motivated. The best part of your video-for me- was seeing your rug. I have the same one! Happy to subscribe. Happy New Year!

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  24 дні тому

      Awww! So happy to have you here! 🥰 rug twins!!! It’s such a pretty rug ☺️ thank you for subscribing and happy new year! 🫶🏼

  • @Liaju759
    @Liaju759 Місяць тому +12

    I like that it’s such a realistic cleaning video and that you explain your process. Congrats on powering through! 🎉I would have gotten so overwhelmed with everything on the floor.😂

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому +1

      The way I wanted to give up sooo many times!!! 😂❤️ thank you for appreciating me powering through & the realistic aspect of it 🤭❤️🫶🏼

  • @labradorite8256
    @labradorite8256 12 днів тому +1

    The after is so pretty. I also love the colours you wear, they suit you.

  • @latenightswithMEL
    @latenightswithMEL 17 днів тому +1

    Love this! I declutterred right alongside you

  • @amynicholsonjones2349
    @amynicholsonjones2349 2 дні тому +1

    Alex drawers is so hard for me to organize. I finally gave up and gave mine away.

  • @zuhausemitdenkids
    @zuhausemitdenkids Місяць тому +3

    Thanks for sharing the coloring books ❤!

  • @anneclayton
    @anneclayton 7 днів тому +1

    I love your presentation and I color to relax too😊

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  5 днів тому

      Aww thanks! 😊 I'm glad it helps you relax too!

  • @MrAnderson2579
    @MrAnderson2579 24 дні тому +3

    The amount of journals you have. Yesssssss. 😊😂❤

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  24 дні тому

      Hahah omg! 🙈💖 I really do have a ton, but so glad you can appreciate it!! 🤭💓

  • @StephHernandez2
    @StephHernandez2 18 днів тому +1

    love this!! my boyfriend and I are moving into a two bedroom apt and are going to have to share an office/ craft space similar to this and this helped so much with organization planning

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  18 днів тому +1

      Sharing a space can definitely be tricky so im glad this could help! :) Hope you guys enjoy your new place ☺️

    • @StephHernandez2
      @StephHernandez2 17 днів тому

      @@mara.mcginnis thank you!!

  • @yeseniareads
    @yeseniareads 24 дні тому +1

    Looks so good!!!

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  24 дні тому

      Gworrrlll thank you for all the love today 🤭💓

  • @BlueSkies7
    @BlueSkies7 Місяць тому +3

    Also, congratulations on your 5th official video. I really love your channel.

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you so much! ❤️ That means a lot to me 🥰

  • @crafterintherough
    @crafterintherough Місяць тому +1

    It looks great! A clean desk is so inviting. 😊

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you! ☺️ and yesss I agree it is definitely more inviting! :)

  • @jerseynurse6878
    @jerseynurse6878 24 дні тому +2

    Looks great. Only suggestion i have is if his stuff is distracting maybe make a partition wall, maybe one out of shelves (storage for both of u) ❤

  • @njking28
    @njking28 Місяць тому +9

    decluttering is one of my 2025 goals so this was super inspiring!

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому +1

      @@njking28 I’m so glad this video found you at the right time! 🫶🏼💫 thanks for watching ☺️

  • @BlueSkies7
    @BlueSkies7 Місяць тому +7

    Omg your craft room reminds me of my own but I think mine is much worse. I’ve been too sick to clean & organize it. Praying that I’m able to tackle it soon.

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому +1

      Hoping you get better soon! ❤️ I love that you have a similar craft room. Mine did not stay clean and organized for long hahah it's a never ending battle!

  • @jenw5854
    @jenw5854 Місяць тому +1

    Nice! I like your narration and video! You got a lot of work done!

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому

      Aww thank you! And it was definitely a lot of work I wanted to give up so many times 😂😅❤️

  • @longlivedemocracy756
    @longlivedemocracy756 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for the inspiration, I’m going into my craft space right now!
    :)

  • @pjsparkles822
    @pjsparkles822 Місяць тому +1

    I need to do this for my desk area! I had hoped to get it done before new years but I'm not 100% I'll finish it, but this motivated me so much! happy 5th video!!!

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому

      thank you ☺️ & yesss glad it could motivate you! You so got this!! Although my desk has already gotten messy since filming this 😂❤️ never ending battle 😅

  • @sarah-lee2822
    @sarah-lee2822 Місяць тому +25

    Can I just thank you so much for not using a vacuum to clean out the drawers lol every time I see people do that, I'm just like... There is no way, that is how people really clean the drawers

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому +4

      Hahah thank you for appreciating that! ❤️

    • @Icarus_doodles
      @Icarus_doodles Місяць тому +9

      to be fair, I only ever really use a vacuum to clean out the drawers if there's something I can't quite get and then I'll go through again with a microfiber cloth and my favorite cleaning spray!

    • @tinyderppotato5410
      @tinyderppotato5410 Місяць тому +11

      ✨I vacuum where there is glitter.... ✨

    • @Jazzatic2011
      @Jazzatic2011 Місяць тому +9

      Was gonna say depends what’s in the drawer.

    • @lauramitchell6725
      @lauramitchell6725 25 днів тому +3

      Yes but doesn’t ANY young person on UA-cam own a wet washcloth or microfiber cloth to clean,rinse,wring,repeat? Those dry paper towels were like fingernails on a chalkboard!😳😖😵‍💫(actually,even the ones who use a real cloth,always use it dry! Isn’t anyone being taught how to clean anymore?)

  • @urmilamenon21
    @urmilamenon21 Місяць тому +1

    Love everything about this!!! Can I come journal with u on your desk! You are the best company with the best vibes and that light in the room would be chef's kiss!

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому +1

      Urmila! ☺️ one daaaayyy!! 🫶🏼 the lighting wanted to see me win this day! 😂

    • @urmilamenon21
      @urmilamenon21 Місяць тому

      @@mara.mcginnis absolutely!!!

  • @zuhausemitdenkids
    @zuhausemitdenkids Місяць тому +1

    What a beautiful video! I loved everything about it! I'm following you on IG and I'm so happy you're making UA-cam videos, too ❤! Happy New Year 🎊! To many more videos to come 😊...

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому

      Aww thank you so much!! 🥰 ahh such an honor to have you following me on both platforms! 🥹 so happy you’re here ☺️💞🫶🏼

  • @MyPrettyPaperPassion
    @MyPrettyPaperPassion Місяць тому +1

    Ha-Hal looks like my own struggle right now-organized chaos! 😂

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому

      Hahah riiiight! 😂😅 glad you get it 😆

  • @cathypenn1073
    @cathypenn1073 Місяць тому +1

    Great video so inspiring. Thank you!😊

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому

      Aww yay so glad you felt inspired! Thank you so much!! 🥰

  • @GlenysWilliams-wy2hj
    @GlenysWilliams-wy2hj Місяць тому +3

    I like to put small square and rectangular shape tubs in the drawers to contain little stuff

  • @drhopekariuki
    @drhopekariuki 8 днів тому +1

    Here from threads🎉

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  7 днів тому

      That’s awesome! ☺️ thanks for stopping by on my video :)

  • @introvert22
    @introvert22 Місяць тому +1

    Well done!

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому

      @@introvert22 thank you so much! ❤️

  • @Rsalazar13
    @Rsalazar13 29 днів тому

    Love it!! I think you inspired me to take real look at the mess that is my desk! 😂 need to do some organizing. Where did you get that spinny acrylic pen/marker holder?

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  28 днів тому +1

      Hahah I love that! & I got it from the make up organizer section at Marshall’s! :)

    • @Rsalazar13
      @Rsalazar13 27 днів тому

      I Reorganized and decluttered my office yesterday! Now I have room for the 2nd desk/work table we have been NEEDING! Thanks for the inspo ❤❤. Now to see if I get lucky at Marshall’s 😊

  • @Julie-n9b
    @Julie-n9b Місяць тому +1

    Great job!

  • @KenzaC6776
    @KenzaC6776 Місяць тому +1

    Many thanks for the video Mara and Happy new year! I like your desk - and the matching cabinets - where did you get it from ? Can you share the link please ? Many thanks

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  28 днів тому

      Happy new year to you too! ☺️ I don’t have a link but they are the Alex drawers from ikea :)

  • @happiness1988
    @happiness1988 Місяць тому +1

    So nice 🤗😊

  • @planwithkellye2926
    @planwithkellye2926 Місяць тому +1

    Great video and you are so pretty ❤ new sub!

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому

      @@planwithkellye2926 aww thank you so much! 💞 & welcome! :) So glad to have you here 🥰

  • @princessb26
    @princessb26 Місяць тому +1

    Where is your rug from? It is so adorable!

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому

      It's from Amazon! :) I had a few people ask about it so I just put the exact link to the rug in my description box if you ever need it! 🌸

  • @Sunshinepretty-z6j
    @Sunshinepretty-z6j Місяць тому +1

    I’d appreciate it if you share the rug link .. I’m obsessed it looks cute

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому

      Aw thank you! :) I just put the exact link to the rug in my description box for you! 🌸 let me know if you have trouble finding it!

    • @Sunshinepretty-z6j
      @Sunshinepretty-z6j Місяць тому +1

      @I did , thank you 🎀💓

  • @KMeleana
    @KMeleana Місяць тому +1

    Feeling motivated to tackle my own craft mess. Great video. Where did you get that small lazy susan that you put your pens in on your desk?

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому +1

      I got it from Marshall’s! In the make up organizer section :)

  • @JlNXED
    @JlNXED 29 днів тому +1

    Where did you get those clay kits? I’ve never seen anything like that seems like a fun and less intimidating way to get into clay

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  29 днів тому +1

      They are from Clay moo! :) they’re so fun!!!

  • @momcquinn
    @momcquinn 25 днів тому +1

    Can you tell me what cleaner you were using? Thanks

  • @uniqeisha3697
    @uniqeisha3697 Місяць тому +1

    Yayyy!!!!❤❤❤

  • @susanpilchard5417
    @susanpilchard5417 Місяць тому

    New subblie! Love the desk! Do you have a link?

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  28 днів тому

      I’m so happy to have you here! ☺️ I don’t have a link but they are the Alex drawers from ikea :)

  • @StephsAntics
    @StephsAntics 20 днів тому +1

    do you not have issues with the alchohol markers bleeding through? or what materials do you use to colour the thinner colouring books?

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  20 днів тому +1

      @@StephsAntics there is bleed through but to avoid that I put cardstock paper behind each page I color!

    • @StephsAntics
      @StephsAntics 15 днів тому

      @@mara.mcginnis oh ! that makes alot of sense ! the ohuhus look really good i need to look into them

  • @O8CanddyCaroll
    @O8CanddyCaroll Місяць тому +2

    You live in Portland ? Like Morgan Long ❤❤❤❤

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  Місяць тому +1

      @@O8CanddyCaroll not exactly Portland but a train ride away! ☺️

  • @wallraff7611
    @wallraff7611 4 дні тому +1

    Mach doch mal eine 'NO BUY CALLANGE' 😂

  • @Jazzatic2011
    @Jazzatic2011 Місяць тому +1

    You are going to catch that poof stool on that rug every time. Partially under the desk, changes the zone as well.

  • @meimei295
    @meimei295 Місяць тому +2

    👍

  • @dorothy9618
    @dorothy9618 Місяць тому +2

    Alcohol markers should not be stored vertically so the ink won’t dry out in one nib as it pools in the opposite one.

    • @lauraann7816
      @lauraann7816 Місяць тому +1

      I store mine horizontally so the ink doesn't settle down in the tip. They only have one tip.

  • @katem1105
    @katem1105 8 днів тому +1

    Why is the desk so far away from the wall?

    • @mara.mcginnis
      @mara.mcginnis  4 дні тому

      there’s something below the window that prevents me from pushing it flush against the wall!

  • @davidrossman919
    @davidrossman919 13 днів тому

    What’s with the enhanced sounds? I’ve noticed in a lot of videos every sound is made louder… why is that?

  • @baejay798
    @baejay798 26 днів тому +1

    What is this desk??