Organizing EVERYTHING!! 🪑🛌This took forever!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- This has been something I needed to do for a LONG time!! I am so glad it's finally done!
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I admit I miss seeing your videos. But understand fully family comes first. I hope n pray all is going well. We will all be here welcoming you back with open arms when your able to make content. Know your loved admired n missed.
❤❤ Thank you Kelly! That really means a lot to me!!
I’m so glad things are looking better for your family member. I’ll keep them in my thoughts as time goes on.
I hope you and the rest of your family are also remembering to take care of yourselves in this time. It’s just so easy to forget about small self care needs when having to take care of someone else with more important needs.
I’m glad you found a way to get some content out that hopefully wasn’t as consuming as an actual project but was useful for your space/workflow and was also entertaining for us to watch as well.
Thank you for taking the time to film. I really enjoy your content and I appreciate how much work both physically and emotionally goes into making your videos, especially in this time.
Thank you!! We have a great support system which is really helping us take care of ourselves when we need a break or help in some way. I am very grateful for that! I have a few other ideas of things I can do while we are in a waiting stage. It helps to do something that can be dropped and ignored easily when I am needed. I really appreciate your kind words!
I thought That was the reason for the hoody "I'm warding off a chill & don't wanna get sick too❤" Not "I didn't take a shower 😂!"
Family first always; we understand. Hoping you and your family are better soon. I will have to watch your older videos to get my miniature fix! 😊😊
I've been reorganizing my
home for THREE YEARS!!
I am in the FINAL months
of knowing EVERYTHING
I own!! Great job, Ara! ☺️
Clue! I would love to see a Cluedo Mansion. I always build them in the Sims, so a Clue/Cluedo dollshouse would be AMAZING
Missed you! Don’t forget to take care of YOU during all this-I am a caregiver as well, so my thoughts and prayers are with you 💗
I have big plastikcontainers for each future project . All the minis for each projekt are in seperate siplockbags, so I can see what I have already .I am 72 and there are 7 projekts which I want to complete before I stop building .
When my dear husband was still alive , we completed 5 to 7 projekts a year . Now without his help I do 1 or 2 a year .
We have a small private museum with 135 selfbuilt dollshouses and roomboxes .
I love Ara 's videos !
Rita from Germany
Yes, I love the idea of a create a scene from random bins challenge.
Take your time and don't worry about posting regularly. I've seen your community post so just keep us updated by posting there if you need to. I always say that health and family always comes first.
I think that every crafter suffers from storage problems. Some people are good at keeping things organized but even those people sometimes have to put the organizing aside for a while due to life (health, job, etc.) so sorting and storing are always an issue. As someone that doesn't really have ONE kind of dedicated craft, I have tons of miscellaneous stuff laying around and it is absolutely dreadful to face them to organize when things get out of hand.
My advice is always to take a deep breath and tackle one thing at a time. At least it is what I always say to myself when I decide to try organizing things. 😅
Dear Tatsuemin, I'm in the same situation as you because I have different crafts that I love doing. I make jewellery as well as miniatures, so I have lots of stuff to organise. Luckily, I often use my jewellery supplies when I make miniature items like vases and lamps, and even furniture. But that doesn't stop my craft room from being very messy 😅 I've finally asked a friend to help me clear out lots of stuff I don't need or want any more, so she's coming over next week and we're going to spend the day organising my horrible craft room. 😅
So wish me luck! Love from Amanda Jones in Melbourne, Australia ❤
Oooh! A toy store sounds so fun! 🥰🤩 I'm thankful your family member is getting better. ❤ Organizing all those things was a HUGE undertaking. No wonder you got decision fatigue! I'm glad you took breaks when you needed. I enjoyed the new video and getting a peek at your collection.
Thank you! 🤗
Being a caregiver is scary and exhausting. Please also remember how important self care is
Dear Ara, I envy you for your many dollhouse accessories, but also for the sorting and packaging. That's why my favorite box is the "sorting" one. I would have packed (thrown) everything into a big box a long time ago. respect for your patience. 😊😊😁😁😁😁
EVERYBODY!!!! We can help Ayra financially during this time by watching her playlists. You can put it on in another room and mute the volume. She's paid by views and ad revenue.
Ayra ( spelling?) I'm praying for your family.
Watching the backlist = keeping the almighty algorithm happy = helping Ara (and also, a win; her tutorials are so very good, and her project videos are a delight to watch)
I have gone back to the beginning of this channel and am watching them all. It's good for Ayra and good for me while I'm am missing her.
Wow! This is amazing and will be very helpful 😊 Appreciate you taking the time to share your organization skills. It is so difficult because there are so many (mini) categories for this hobby/craft/art. I am so pleased to hear things are better. Totally understand having to take a step back. Although it appears the organizing was a big undertaking. Your channel has been a comfort for me during some challenging times. Take comfort in knowing we are therefore you during your challenging time ❤
It was a huge undertaking but it was a great one that I could just drop and take care of my family member when needed. Thank you so much Liz❤
An amazing achievement! Well done.
I had one thought about your clear labels. If they’re not too easily read because the background is clear, try sticking a piece of white masking tape over them on the inside of the container, it may help.
I’m so glad your family health problems are getting some resolution. I know only too well how draining being a carer for someone can be. It’s not something that you’d never think of stopping but is very hard to do. I hope things continue to improve for you and your family. Stay strong. We may not be there in person to help out but you are all in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.
My love and support to you all always. 💕💕💕💐
Thank you so much for your kind words❤❤ And the white behind the label is a great idea. It is hard to read them!
Well done Ara!!👏👏👏 Way to plough through the organization!! I APPRECIATE THIS VIDEO!! I hope the health of whoever is ill , is getting better!🙏💛 GOOD JOB DARLING!
this is a thing of beauty. a true work of art. you have my eternal respect for all that organizing
The sorting bin is a great idea. We have that for our legos; we call it the Shell Pile and it’s a large bin that you throw weird pieces in when you’re sorting.
Organising is so satisfying once it’s done but can be hard work. Well done you did a great job!
Loved this video TFS. Organization is my happy place 😊. No worries about videos. Family always comes first.
Sending my thoughts and prayers for you, Ara, and your family member ))))))🙏🏽 💛 I loved seeing your miniature collection, and what a task to organize all of it.
Good job!!!!! Take care. Family first.🥰💚🖤💚
I love to organize.
Still sending hugs 🫂 to you all and get well wishes to your family member 💐😊! Just post when you are able to - Family First❣️❣️ And isn't it a marvellous feeling when you've had a huge sort out and you know that you'll be able to find things easily as you go forward!?! 👌❣️😃
Yes! Wonderful feeling!
So glad to see you back, you were missed. Prayers still heading your way for you and your family.😊
Thank you Karen! I appreciate that❤
Wow! Glad to see u back! Glad you're able to take care of your family! Prayers and blessings!! Any videos u put out is very interesting long or short. Thanks.
Sending all the good wishes for your family member, and your whole family. We'll be here (and we'll re-watch older videos, to keep the algorithm happy)
Health and strength to you and your family.
Storage and organization is my nemesis. Constantly evolving as art and craft grows and evolves, miniatures have been the most difficult with its varied tools, supplies, and objects. Thanks for sharing
I definitely think that is one of the hard parts about organizing minis... you need every craft supply/tool in the real world so you can recreate it in mini! It's very hard to store and keep straight!
What an enormous task! I was tired just watching you! But it has inspired me to keep going with my own sorting, and also gave me some direction on how to organize better, both in the end, and during the process. Thank you!
Job well done, this could help me get everything organized in my studio.
I am so excited for the Toy Store project!
Maybe some thin clear acrylic dividers in the larger tubs to keep the medium stuff more organized. I imagine this would be something you could design and cut on your laser cutter 😊
1)So good to see your face again. Happy to hear your family member is improving. 2) Comforting to watch you sort minis. I love to sort minis. I have 3 bankers boxes won from auction that need sorting. This is my inspiration. 3) There is no shame in gathering many, many minis. I like that you donate that which you don’t intend to use.
Welcome back, Ara!
How fun that you won some big boxes of minis to go through! Happy sorting ;) I am happy to be back when I can too😊
Loved your video. It feels so good when you get things organised. Pity I don’t do more of it. Glad to see you again and that things are looking up for you and your loved one. Take care. Cheers Robyn ❤
The sortin goblin doez hur thang, puttin it all away. Yet the jobll never trully ever go away. ....
Oh yes, I have had my time sorting. I have a tip for anyone that doesnt have a label machine. I write in Sharpie which is durable. When it is time to change, I buy acetone from the nail section at walmart next to the nail polish removers to remove the Sharpie and change the label. Love your content all the time. Thanks for the videos. As for this video, it makes me think Im less crazy for the stashes I have.
I did the exact same organizing in January. I found so many items and architectural pieces I forgot I had, and now I’m inspired to create some room boxes. Feels so good to be organized!
I once had a second bedroom. I now have a craft room instead. Thank you for your continued inspiration to be creative...even if you're just putting together a more efficient space to work in.
27:01 I had memories of the big dog and other things that Phoebe brought to help fill Monica's dollhouse on Friends--the proportions. 😀
Well done, Ara. Epic task sorted! Great feeling when it's done
That was an enormous amount of work!! All look good in the clear boxes!! 😊 Good to hear about the good progress 🙏 Thanks and Greetings 👋
I like the sorting bin idea
I just love watching you sort, it is inspiring, here is a hint for labels, If you print the labels on copy paper, then place them tape on the printed labels, cut to size, then take a label place in water and rub the paper to remove it from the tape, then tape the label to your item. I am sending good thoughts to you and your family.
Whew, this sure was a lot of work! If you need more storage for large or medium sized items bins for Christmas ornaments might be an option.
That's a great idea!! Christmas ornaments are usually about the size I would consider a 'medium miniature'. I will keep my eyes open closer to that season!
Videos like these are great to put on while I work on tedious miniature stuff of my own, like having a friend to work beside. Also, sorry to hear about your family member's health situation. Don't feel like you owe us videos, your life is more important. All the same, I look forward to your videos, so whenever you do put them out, I'll watch them
Thank you! I hope your family member and all continue to improve and get back to whole health soon! Take good care of yourself! Kathleen
Good job,good luck, we miss you but we will be here, lots of love and prayers
I just found your channel. I love to create from recycling. You are very creative and talented. I love your channel and now I'm watching all of your videos. Just wanted to say thank you. I appreciate you greatly.
Organizing does take forever. I enjoyed seeing you do it. You continue in my thoughts and prayers.
This was a very fun video to watch and I’m glad everything is organized now I’m sure it’s a load off. Please take as much time as you need. We will happily wait.
That would be a good challenge. Another would be to have your subscribers suggest items to make a list of maybe 10 things (have to be random so you don't know in advance) First to see how fast you can find them and then to see what kind of a scene you can make with them
You have a very organized mind & know how to put it into action. I wish I did. Amazing video as always.
You and your family are in out thoughts and prayers. Please don't overtax yourself by too much sorting and caretaking. Do fun things, too. 🙂
I don't know how people manage to have more than one project going on at a time! I barely manage just one. Well, I guess it really isn't just one. I'll say, one major and many minor. One house with lots of things in the makings to go into that house. That's as much as I can manage or have storage space for. My "craft room" is in my bedroom, and my dining area, LOL. So, there is not a lot of space for too much at a time. And I manage to still make a big mess!
You did a great job organizing, and I know what a relief it was to have it done. Makes life no much less stressful!
LOLOL Miniature Roulette 🤣 DO EET!
😄😄😊
I have been working on reorganizing my craft room, and I had an old nail polish carrying case (like the embroidery case but for nail polish bottles). I was about to donate it when I remembered your video! I needed a few larger spaces, so i used tin snips to cut a few dividers. It's perfect! I'm also using a photo storage box with multiple 4x6 cases in it for other kits that I have. So excited about it! Thank you!
We were both going through our miniature collections. There was another time we both talked about foamboard, and another week, we talked about the same kind of things. Our minds must be on the same track. Praying for whatever your family is going through. 🙏 ❤
Great minds thing alike lol! I have your sorting video on my watch list! ;) I can't wait to see what's in your collection!
This is what I definitely need to do! My miniatures need some major organizing 😂💐
It felt wonderful after it was done!!
I bought a bunch of those divided containers from Harbor Freight and that has really helped with the tiny clutter!! I hope your loved one starts feeling better. I understand being the main caretaker for someone. You're definitely in my prayers.
I forgot about checking Harbor Freight. They often have some great storage stuff there for cheap! Thank you Joni❤
Love this video so much! Sorting is my therapy/happy place when other stuff is going on.
This has been brilliant Ara, not only for sorting your stuff out but it really helped my poor overwhelmed brain process just how I can organize my own hoardings that are getting out of control and disorganized. I just could not for the life of me, figure out a way to make it work. But watching this makes so much sense for me so thank you so much, this has been amazingly helpful. Now I just need a bunch of organizers to pack it all away in!
I am so very glad to hear that it was helpful!!
Great ideas for organizing. Although I’m not professional and can’t even consider myself a real miniaturist since I haven’t completed a single project, I HAVE amassed a fair number of miniatures, as well as several kits, and have written notes on other projects… hints on organizing seems a good idea to me. I’m just continuing to work on bits and pieces, and collecting more ideas, and dreaming of new projects. I do finally have something I am trying to finish. Whatever and whenever you want to share your ideas with your viewers, please do . I get so inspired by you-even to organize.
Dreaming of new projects is one of the most fun parts of this hobby lol!! And that's why I added "Obsession" next to "profession" because I can't guarantee that I wouldn't also have this same collection if I wasn't running my TH-cam channel lol!😄
Very nicely done, Ara. I hope your family member has a quick recovery now their treatment is kicking in. ❤
This is close to the way that I organize my miniatures.
I would love to see you revitalize a clue mansion down the road in the list of big projects ❤
It's still on my dream project list to do some day!
@@BentleyHouseMinisI’m on my first project in this hobby and it is a Clue Mansion and your Addams Family and Beetlejuice projects are really helping me work through the processing challenges. I look forward to your take on it and your many wonderful works along the way!
Your organizing is so cool cause seeing the inventory of the miniature stuff you have gives me so many ideas! It’s good to reorganize once in a while, and when I redo my art supplies I always find stuff I forgot I had!
I am so glad you enjoyed it! Yes, I definitely found things that had been forgotten over the years. Now they have been found and can be used😊
🎉you could number the boxes and write details ect in a note book 🎉
What would Marie Kondo make of us, I wonder. She is obviously NOT a miniaturist. I am thinking of doing a similar project, albeit with way less stuff. Right now I have all my little stuff in a huge bin called "Accoutrements." Furniture in another that says (wait for it) "Furniture." Pretty vague, eh? But still you have inspired me. Love that label maker. I'm gonna get me one a those for sure. I hope your family health issues are resolved soon and that you all are healthy and happy then.
I feel like I recently heard a rumor that Marie Kondo has changed some of her extreme thoughts on getting rid of things lol! Maybe she'll be a miniaturist at some point ;) collect it all!😄
Wow wow that is a lot of dolls furniture you have. It does look a lot neater but wow that was a lot of sorting. Bet your glad you have done that now.
Excellent. Thank you. I’ve been collecting for several months…thank you for bin tips.
many thanks for this video, i belong to quite a few miniature groups on facebook, and newbies are always asking about storage. it seemed like a long answer to a short question! now i can just refer them to this video. i have been recommending your channel a lot for other topics also, you've taught me so much, many thanks for that also.
Oh good! I am so glad. It will really help to start an organization process at the beginning of collecting if possible. Thank you for sharing my channel!
Love the "cross my fingers to remind me (of a task)" made me LOL. Thanks for being real and sharing ❤️
Storage bins make all the difference in the world in miniature making and overall in your home. I am needing to do some organizing myself. A while ago I purchased a tackle or jewelry bin too for my buttons and it has made it so easy to see what I have when crafting and sewing.
What a feat! Bravo.
Speedy recovery to your loved one!
Oh my Google! Seriously how long did that take you? I thought you had an impressive collection before I watched this , but I had no idea!! I got lost in the idea of making a project out of the bin that holds your projects. I really hope you’re taking time for yourself and your mental health. Being a mom and always taking care of others and then feeling pressure to do these too has to be stressful! I’ll definitely be sending healing vibes for you and your family 🙏
I do think the bin idea would be super fun and challenging. Maybe I will have to have Stormy choose the bins somehow lol! Thank you so much❤
@@BentleyHouseMinis i know you have a plan and I know it will be great! Just because I can’t see it , probably means it will be inspirational!
I love you re miniatures 😍❤💖❤💖❤💖👍
sorting bin is like a video game dump chest xD let me just dump my stuff ill sort later
As a tip…most people don’t know that Sharpie markers are alcohol based. Sharpie can be erased with an alcohol prep pad or just alcohol with a paper towel. So no need for dry erase markers that may be accidentally rubbed off.
I've been keeping you in my thoughts, hugs to you. So happy to hear things seem to be going up. Take all the time that you need.
Seeing you organize all of your stuff made me think back of the organizing of my stuff I did last year and realize that I do not have as much as I thought I had. :}
ps Yes to a bin challenge.
We love you Ara, and you take what time you need, and Im so sorry for your situation. Ill be tuned in when you do post.
Woohoo, you DID it!!❤❤❤ That took some serious perseverance to accomplish. Congratulations🥳
I feel your pain hehe. Not long ago I was sorting through all of my beads, buttons, ribbons, decorations, and so on, so on. It took me 2 weeks or something like that. Also Now I feel guilty because soon you'll have another thing to put into that box with medium things 😅 Any way, it was cool to watch how everything is going to proper place 😊
By the way - I'm wishing you and your family tones of health. I hope everything will be ok!
I am so happy to store those beautiful items until I have the right place to use them😊 You made my day!
@@BentleyHouseMinisI'm really glad to read that. I was hoping they'll make you smile ☺
You did an awesome job of organizing.
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Missed seeing u. This last few weeks. So happy u back. Hope u and your family are well.
Thoughts and prayers goingoutto youand your family, Ayra. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
BTW...you are a very pretty lady without the makeup.🙂
🎉i like the idea at the end 🎉😊
🎉i hope whoever is poorly gets better real soon hun .dont forgot to loom after yourself 🎉
🎉your rugs are lovely 🎉
Ara, I will be praying for you and your family. The videos can wait, those of us who love what you do will be here when you are ready and able. On another note, I LOVE this video. I lost my temporary (we are building a new house) craft room (tornado), but fortunately most of my things were in storage. I have a new craft room in a 10 x 20 shed and am about to start loading it up and I want to really organize it as I bring things in. This helped me so much with thinking about categories and how to sort things.
And thank you for the organizing list!
I am so glad it will be helpful for you in your new space! Yay! Thank you for the prayers❤
I did almost this exact style of organizing! I even have the broken furniture bin and a 1/6th and smaller than 1/12th bins. It is sooo helpful. I used to spend so much time looking for things and now I can just find things so quickly. In 2022, after my mom passed; I had to go help my dad clean up his house and mini's had to take a back seat. I hope your family member is doing better and the treatments continue to work.
Great minds think alike ;) I am so sorry for your loss, have you been able to get back into minis recently? Taking care of our families always comes first!
I missed your videos but I really pray you and your family are doing well ❤
Possible helpful tips; if you are making hard boiled eggs for egg salad or just lunch later, I put eggs in cold water and bring to a rolling boil turn it off put on a lid & leave it sit. Do other things & when it's cool the shell comes off easy & in Big pieces, Done!
With the clear labels that are hard to read, could you put a lick of white paint on the container and label over the dry paint? Or better yet, a strip of white painters tape!? Your shop/office is looking better & better! ❤ Double up on your vitamin C ❤XOXO❤
That's the exact process I was doing, funny enough. I was waiting for it to get up to a boil when I had my fingers crossed and I didn't want to forget to turn it off lol! I might do that with the labels! Thank you😊
That was very satisfying to watch! And good for you that you got them all sorted out! :) I definitely know how that feels. Last fall, before my mom visited from Germany, we got a bunch of new furniture and went through literally all of our belongings, sorting, separating, organizing them. It took us several weeks and we donated quite a bunch of stuff.
I absolutely love the idea you came up with, about the bin challenge! That would be so fun to see. Would you pick the bins at random, or would you wanna post a poll? ;)
Also, it is wonderful to see you back. I'm glad to hear that treatment for your family member was started and I hope everything goes well. And don't apologize for taking a hiatus for taking care of your family. It is important to have priorities, and family is definitely a high one. We are all understanding and know it is well worth waiting for when you find the time. I know TH-cam can a bit ruthless with the algorithm, but please know we are here for your support. 🤗❤
Thank you so much Phil, that really means a lot to me! I will definitely have to do that bin challenge at some point. It could really force me to do something I wouldn't have normally thought of!
I'm waiting for one of my kids to come help in my room. I'm getting to old to pick up the heavy stuff.
I am glad they can help you! It's definitely not worth hurting yourself❤
Isn't it annoying how life can get in the way of our hobbies. I hope your family is well. Thinking of you.
Holy jealous of your collection. 😜😍
You are an inspiration thank you for the motivation 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
We did not get to see Stormy today!And one stage it looked like a mini thrift store on your desk.
Glad you are taking time off to spend time with your loved ones.
I will love to see what you have in each bin - show and tell- but thats just me being curious not sure if making those types of videos are more time consuming to make or if other people would lke to watch them .
Maybe I can do multiple bin-challenge projects and slowly you will see what all is in each one lol! I will try to get Stormy into the next one if she'll cooperate😄
It's lovely to have another Ara video! I'm so happy your loved one is improving. Wonderful news! Your studio looks amazing and I know how happy you are at having everything organized. I really need to do this too. Very best wishes to you and your family 💖
Thank you Lori! I am so happy to have the studio organized and now the minis are organized too! Whoo hoo!