First - totally get the filing thing. Used to ask my dad if I could do the filing at his office and library card catalog? Heaven. Besides you can see all your stuff much better. Smart. Second - yes to ephemera grab bags! I was thinking that early on in the video. So many things I would like to use but I don’t need 50 library cards and envelopes. Third - just have four carts - one for each season and you’re done! 😅
I might have to do a little research and see if there is a reason why filing lights us up. Maybe it's a lizard brain thing...that would explain a lot :) Oh good! I am glad you like the ephemera idea. I am going to put some together after I get all the Halloween decor done. I don't think Ill make them any kind of theme...just stuff. I might colour coordinate some. Right??! We don't need a ton of the same thing, even tho it feels like we want them. Four carts?! OK! Don't have to tell me twice! I am going to have a "start the car" Ikea moment very soon hahahaha! xo
Hi my friend! I’m rewarding myself from all my packing to get an Ila & Alice fix! I really like the idea of a seasonal cart that’s paired down! I need to make a note of this to do when the move is done and the new craft room is set up. Hugs to you and the Girls.
Awwwwww, that is so kind of you, thank you. That is my goal!! Whatever your hobby is, it should make you very happy and help you to feel calm and relaxed. That is the most important part. Stashing stuff away is a good idea and you can revisit later with fresh eyes. Thank YOU for being here w me :)
I love when I see you give us organizing videos Lisa. I was in need of working on my cart too, but I've been procrastinating because I just didn't know how to organize it. You showed me some really great ways I can set up my cart so I can actually utilize what I have via seasons. I have never set up my cart for the seasons and WOW, what a great idea! Just a fabulous way of using all the items we have if we can actually see them. When I need inspiration for organization I will always go back to your older videos to watch! Would love to see you do more of these in the future. I think we always need inspiration and you always have great ideas on organizing craft materials! Happy Halloween! 👻🧡🖤😺
Thank YOU Leslie for watching and I am thrilled that you found it helpful. Like I said, I wasn't always a seasonal journaller but lately I have found that I really enjoy it. It gives me a jumping off point and a focus. I really appreciate your kind words and I would be more than happy to do more videos like this in the future. I am always up for video ideas and suggestions so if you think of something specific, maybe I can help. You are welcome to email me. You can never have too many carts and reorganizing them is NEVER a bad use of time ;) Hugs!
Your video just popped up in my feed. I take it as a sign that my room and cart need cleaned up, lol I recently did the reorganize dance in my craftroom. It is a struggle finding something that works without taking over. I finally found that sorting out seasons for the big stuff, especially Christmas and fall, i was able to sort the little stuff into those plastic sleeves (5x7) and label them. Then I could put them all in a file box. So far so good. As I need something for a journal I can pull a few items and keep them in my project file. Like you, I love little boxes, lots of little boxes.
Thanks Lori! The struggle is real AND it is always evolving. I do enjoy a fun day or reorganizing for sure but it can be frustrating. Those little plastic sleeves are very helpful and you can see what is in them. Bonus!! I am glad you found something that works for you bc that is most of the battle. That and remembering where you put things LOL! I like that you call it a project file. That is interesting to me. Obvious in many ways but I like the idea that you have a file just for the most current items. At least that is my interpretation of it :) Omg.....tiny boxes, all day every day ;) Thanks kindly for being here w me :)
I divided all of my ephemera by type: tags, flowers, postage stamps, labels, etc. I put them all into mesh zipper bags and labeled them. Then I put them in my cart alphabetically. When I want a postcard, I know to go to the bottom shelf and look for the bag. It helps to keep my desk clean and I know where everything is at the tip of my fingertips.
I'm finding how I'm basically living my whole life, according to the seasons. I keep wondering if this is new or I'm just noticing? Cooking, reading, journaling, it changes with the seasons and I love it, it feels so natural. I laughed how you kept finding new things, as if you were shopping. 😃 This was a great video, verrrrrry helpful to me and my creative mojo!
I just had to come reply again and tell you this really inspired me to work on my paper cart and it's way better, more logical and useful (I have a different cart for stickers) and organize some other areas. Like why do I have some labels, here, some labels, there, etc.? Well, because apparently I didn't want to shame myself when I realized I probably have THOUSANDS of labels, I kid you not. 😝 I could open a label store, just labels, only labels. #millionaire
Ooooooh! That is interesting!!! and you know, I feel the same way. I am not sure why the season have more significance to me now but they do. Honestly, it's just fun. It is natural. I can't image living in a place where it is just one season. I am so glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. OH! Thanks for the email. Great suggestion...ill respond tomorrow. xo
Boy oh boy, I thought you were talking directly to me! I was literally purging and organizing my craft supplies when I stumbled upon your video. I completely understand your thought process and can relate so much! I have a tiny spare bedroom that I'm incredibly grateful for, but I’m also very aware of how much stuff is crammed in there-and it's spilling over into the garage! I really need to do a destash because I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. I love most of my supplies, but there’s just too much for one lifetime! I do have a question: I’ve searched everywhere for those cute little tags in the small boxes, and I absolutely must have them! Please tell me where you found them. I’ve looked everywhere, including Amazon, Temu, and Dollar Tree, but had no luck-unless I’m calling them the wrong name! I’d really appreciate your help! LOL, as I said, I need to destash! Thank you for keeping me company, and I love your content! ~ Trudy
LOL, I hear ya! The struggle is real! I hope you are able to destash, it can be quite liberating! You can actually the energy around you change when you get things tidied up, get rid of what you no longer need and in general feel recharged :) It definitely IS overwhelming and there is no shame is saying, I bought this but I don't think Ill use it now. Donate it to someone who will love it :) I believe those tiny tags are ones that I printed out a long time ago. I have no idea where I got the files from TBH. If you email me, Ill see if I can find the digital sheet I used and I can email it to you. Lisa@ilaandalice.com Thank you for watching and being here w me :)
Cats and boxes cannot be seperated ;) I love watching tigers and big cats get into boxes too. So funny bc no matter the size ALL cats love boxes ;) Thanks for watching :)
You know Lisa, I think a lot of us are in this same boat! And I know once you get it done, it's wonderful! I just wish I could twitch my nose and make it happen! lol!🧡🖤
Thanks Nancy!! I have to say that even when the process is a bit frustrating I still enjoy it. Being in the mood helps but the feeling of accomplishment afterwards is amazing. Bewitched!! Yes! :)
I am new to JJ and am in the buying everything stage from Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Etsy, Amazon and TEMU 🙄. I was thinking of a couple of things: when you have a project in mind, grab a basket 🧺 or make a list of everything you want to put said basket as you think of it. Then in your cart, have a little box or container with samples of all the supplies you have to remind you of the backstock of the different items you bought. then also organize backstock by season and shuffle the cart or whatever as you want. That’s where my brain is going. Sometimes when you a see an item in your cart as you are working, your brain can say “oh yeah I can use that!”😊 That is where my brain is going 😊 😊
Hiya Julie! That is a great idea! I like it too bc you can put stuff on say the last shelf (basket) to use as stand by for the next/month season...just as a sort of reminder. Reminders are always good and very helpful for remembering what you have. Your brain is going in a very good direction. Because we are visual people, seeing it is the best way to spark our creativity and the whole process of putting a page together. Glad you have found JJ! It's so good :) Thank you for watching :)
Love this video and the way you think out loud. And I also say you know what I mean jellybean all the time! I love adding to my share box which I bring to crops and put on the share table so I feel good about purging.
You are hilarious but you are so right about how much of one item do we really need ?! I like the idea of sorting by seasons type of thing. I’ll be reorganizing my whole craft room soon; since we are doing renovations (so everything is packed)…it will give me a fresh start.
I try!! LOL!! I wasn't always a seasonal "sortist" but over the past couple of years I have found that not only do I enjoy it but I like how it helps to get me focused and it gives me direction. Sometimes the idea of just collaging is overwhelming and Im not sure where to start. Once I have direction Im good but without it, I flounder hard. Thanks as always for your kind support. Hugs xo
It's great. Quite sturdy and the quality is good. I don't move it around a lot, but it rolls OK and I LOVE the five baskets. If I had to keep just one, that would be it. Let me know if you get one :)
@@ilaandalice oh guess who ordered one after your reply? It arrived same day. My husband is building it while I go to my stretch class so I have a whole new project to make me happy this weekend! Thank you as always for the inspiration!!
First - totally get the filing thing. Used to ask my dad if I could do the filing at his office and library card catalog? Heaven. Besides you can see all your stuff much better. Smart. Second - yes to ephemera grab bags! I was thinking that early on in the video. So many things I would like to use but I don’t need 50 library cards and envelopes. Third - just have four carts - one for each season and you’re done! 😅
I like your thinking,4 seasons 4 carts 😅
Me too!!!! 😍
I might have to do a little research and see if there is a reason why filing lights us up. Maybe it's a lizard brain thing...that would explain a lot :) Oh good! I am glad you like the ephemera idea. I am going to put some together after I get all the Halloween decor done. I don't think Ill make them any kind of theme...just stuff. I might colour coordinate some. Right??! We don't need a ton of the same thing, even tho it feels like we want them. Four carts?! OK! Don't have to tell me twice! I am going to have a "start the car" Ikea moment very soon hahahaha! xo
@@ilaandalice 😂
Hi my friend! I’m rewarding myself from all my packing to get an Ila & Alice fix! I really like the idea of a seasonal cart that’s paired down! I need to make a note of this to do when the move is done and the new craft room is set up. Hugs to you and the Girls.
Hiya!! It will be exciting to have a NEW craft room :) We are all good here. Great to hear from you, hugs xoxoxo
I love listening to you. You make life seem fun. And crafter are as normal as can be. And stashing beautiful supplies isn't all that bad.
Awwwwww, that is so kind of you, thank you. That is my goal!! Whatever your hobby is, it should make you very happy and help you to feel calm and relaxed. That is the most important part. Stashing stuff away is a good idea and you can revisit later with fresh eyes. Thank YOU for being here w me :)
I love when I see you give us organizing videos Lisa. I was in need of working on my cart too, but I've been procrastinating because I just didn't know how to organize it. You showed me some really great ways I can set up my cart so I can actually utilize what I have via seasons. I have never set up my cart for the seasons and WOW, what a great idea!
Just a fabulous way of using all the items we have if we can actually see them.
When I need inspiration for organization I will always go back to your older videos to watch!
Would love to see you do more of these in the future. I think we always need inspiration and you always have great ideas on organizing craft materials!
Happy Halloween!
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Thank YOU Leslie for watching and I am thrilled that you found it helpful. Like I said, I wasn't always a seasonal journaller but lately I have found that I really enjoy it. It gives me a jumping off point and a focus.
I really appreciate your kind words and I would be more than happy to do more videos like this in the future. I am always up for video ideas and suggestions so if you think of something specific, maybe I can help. You are welcome to email me.
You can never have too many carts and reorganizing them is NEVER a bad use of time ;) Hugs!
Your video just popped up in my feed. I take it as a sign that my room and cart need cleaned up, lol
I recently did the reorganize dance in my craftroom. It is a struggle finding something that works without taking over. I finally found that sorting out seasons for the big stuff, especially Christmas and fall, i was able to sort the little stuff into those plastic sleeves (5x7) and label them. Then I could put them all in a file box. So far so good. As I need something for a journal I can pull a few items and keep them in my project file.
Like you, I love little boxes, lots of little boxes.
Thanks Lori! The struggle is real AND it is always evolving. I do enjoy a fun day or reorganizing for sure but it can be frustrating. Those little plastic sleeves are very helpful and you can see what is in them. Bonus!! I am glad you found something that works for you bc that is most of the battle. That and remembering where you put things LOL! I like that you call it a project file. That is interesting to me. Obvious in many ways but I like the idea that you have a file just for the most current items. At least that is my interpretation of it :) Omg.....tiny boxes, all day every day ;) Thanks kindly for being here w me :)
@ilaandalice your so welcome. I'm a new subbie now, you just spoke to me, lol. Let's struggle together, 🤣
Thank you!!! Super happy that we have connected :) Yes let's! xo
I divided all of my ephemera by type: tags, flowers, postage stamps, labels, etc. I put them all into mesh zipper bags and labeled them. Then I put them in my cart alphabetically. When I want a postcard, I know to go to the bottom shelf and look for the bag. It helps to keep my desk clean and I know where everything is at the tip of my fingertips.
Ooooooh that sounds amazing!! AND! Alphabetically. That is epic organization. Well done :) Very admirable!!
I'm finding how I'm basically living my whole life, according to the seasons. I keep wondering if this is new or I'm just noticing? Cooking, reading, journaling, it changes with the seasons and I love it, it feels so natural. I laughed how you kept finding new things, as if you were shopping. 😃 This was a great video, verrrrrry helpful to me and my creative mojo!
I just had to come reply again and tell you this really inspired me to work on my paper cart and it's way better, more logical and useful (I have a different cart for stickers) and organize some other areas. Like why do I have some labels, here, some labels, there, etc.? Well, because apparently I didn't want to shame myself when I realized I probably have THOUSANDS of labels, I kid you not. 😝 I could open a label store, just labels, only labels. #millionaire
Ooooooh! That is interesting!!! and you know, I feel the same way. I am not sure why the season have more significance to me now but they do. Honestly, it's just fun. It is natural. I can't image living in a place where it is just one season. I am so glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. OH! Thanks for the email. Great suggestion...ill respond tomorrow. xo
Boy oh boy, I thought you were talking directly to me! I was literally purging and organizing my craft supplies when I stumbled upon your video. I completely understand your thought process and can relate so much! I have a tiny spare bedroom that I'm incredibly grateful for, but I’m also very aware of how much stuff is crammed in there-and it's spilling over into the garage! I really need to do a destash because I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. I love most of my supplies, but there’s just too much for one lifetime!
I do have a question: I’ve searched everywhere for those cute little tags in the small boxes, and I absolutely must have them! Please tell me where you found them. I’ve looked everywhere, including Amazon, Temu, and Dollar Tree, but had no luck-unless I’m calling them the wrong name!
I’d really appreciate your help! LOL, as I said, I need to destash! Thank you for keeping me company, and I love your content! ~ Trudy
LOL, I hear ya! The struggle is real! I hope you are able to destash, it can be quite liberating! You can actually the energy around you change when you get things tidied up, get rid of what you no longer need and in general feel recharged :) It definitely IS overwhelming and there is no shame is saying, I bought this but I don't think Ill use it now. Donate it to someone who will love it :)
I believe those tiny tags are ones that I printed out a long time ago. I have no idea where I got the files from TBH. If you email me, Ill see if I can find the digital sheet I used and I can email it to you. Lisa@ilaandalice.com
Thank you for watching and being here w me :)
I loved the part when your kitty jumped in the box. My 6 cats do that too anytime there is a new box.
Cats and boxes cannot be seperated ;) I love watching tigers and big cats get into boxes too. So funny bc no matter the size ALL cats love boxes ;) Thanks for watching :)
You know Lisa, I think a lot of us are in this same boat! And I know once you get it done, it's wonderful! I just wish I could twitch my nose and make it happen! lol!🧡🖤
Thanks Nancy!! I have to say that even when the process is a bit frustrating I still enjoy it. Being in the mood helps but the feeling of accomplishment afterwards is amazing. Bewitched!! Yes! :)
I am new to JJ and am in the buying everything stage from Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Etsy, Amazon and TEMU 🙄. I was thinking of a couple of things: when you have a project in mind, grab a basket 🧺 or make a list of everything you want to put said basket as you think of it. Then in your cart, have a little box or container with samples of all the supplies you have to remind you of the backstock of the different items you bought. then also organize backstock by season and shuffle the cart or whatever as you want. That’s where my brain is going. Sometimes when you a see an item in your cart as you are working, your brain can say “oh yeah I can use that!”😊 That is where my brain is going 😊 😊
Hiya Julie! That is a great idea! I like it too bc you can put stuff on say the last shelf (basket) to use as stand by for the next/month season...just as a sort of reminder. Reminders are always good and very helpful for remembering what you have. Your brain is going in a very good direction. Because we are visual people, seeing it is the best way to spark our creativity and the whole process of putting a page together. Glad you have found JJ! It's so good :) Thank you for watching :)
Love this video and the way you think out loud. And I also say you know what I mean jellybean all the time! I love adding to my share box which I bring to crops and put on the share table so I feel good about purging.
Awwww, thank you :) Working by myself means I talk out loud a lot LOL!! Oh that is a great idea. What a great way to share. Thanks for watching :)
You are hilarious but you are so right about how much of one item do we really need ?! I like the idea of sorting by seasons type of thing. I’ll be reorganizing my whole craft room soon; since we are doing renovations (so everything is packed)…it will give me a fresh start.
I try!! LOL!! I wasn't always a seasonal "sortist" but over the past couple of years I have found that not only do I enjoy it but I like how it helps to get me focused and it gives me direction. Sometimes the idea of just collaging is overwhelming and Im not sure where to start. Once I have direction Im good but without it, I flounder hard. Thanks as always for your kind support. Hugs xo
@@ilaandalice very true about it helps with focusing…
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Also can you please share where you got the black cart you focused on at end of video? Thx
It's on Amazon- JANE EYRE 5-Tier Rolling Storage Rack Cart Organizer
@@ilaandalice thx I love how tall it is!
It's great. Quite sturdy and the quality is good. I don't move it around a lot, but it rolls OK and I LOVE the five baskets. If I had to keep just one, that would be it. Let me know if you get one :)
@@ilaandalice oh guess who ordered one after your reply? It arrived same day. My husband is building it while I go to my stretch class so I have a whole new project to make me happy this weekend! Thank you as always for the inspiration!!
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