I know how a work room explodes in the midst of a project but I must say you really have maximized and organized that space in a way that is efficient but still eye candy. Thanks for the tour.
Oh my goodness! So many treasures in your room! I think you utilise the small space amazingly! I could never fit so much in this space, but I love how everything is in reach and more importantly YOU know where and what everything is. Sooo many beautiful books made and to be made here! Looks like so much fun ❤❤
Love the overall feel of your room. Having everything accessible cultivates a feeling of creativity. As if you could just walk in and get busy. It seems very organized, arranged well, and not overwhelming or cluttered, which is ironic considering that every inch is utilized. Awesome ideas for storage and accessibility. Thanks so much for sharing! Really really enjoyed this and your commentary.
So awesome! Thank you for sharing! And... I think it gave all of us some relief to know that our "stashes" are big and vast ...and VALIDATED that we are not alone in this love of books, scrap-booking, papers, fabric, ephemera, memorabilia, vintage papers, notebooks, stationary, etc etc etc !
Wowee! Thanks so much for sharing! Your organization and tidiness make this a great room, however it does confirm my worst fear of what junk journaling will do to my house! LOL!
Thanks for this. This is so helpful. As someone who makes junk journals and altered books and as someone who collages, I have lots of obsessions, and we all know the gathering process (thrift stores, yard sales, etc) can lead to an overabundance of materials. I get overwhelmed with what I have and probably waste some time looking through the items. At the same time, I value the process of flipping through random books when I have a project in mind. Unfortunately, I'm somewhat anti-bin, especially the ones with lids. I would never use the items in the small lidded bins. Mainly I organize by color. I'm inspired to post a video on my method now.
Yep, I agree - we junkers can get overwhelmed by our stuff so quickly. Thank you for the kind words. I am glad this video helped. Best of luck on your video. xoxo- gina
Thanks so much for this video Gina! You have an amazing amount of stuff that is well organized. Some great ideas for storage. I just started junk journaling so I don't have a lot of stuff (yet!) but I've been a quilter for 30+ years so I have tons of fabric, etc. Love the green wall. We painted our kitchen that green last year and I love it. No more white walls! Thanks again.
I also have to have things close by and where I can see them. I have a very small space that I must share with our office for our small businesses and it is busting at the seams! I've been looking for more ways of how to get everything to fit and still have them handy to craft! I'm kind of, if it is out of sight, then out of mind and I forget I have it. Thank you so much for your inspiration! We seem to organize the same way so it is really helpful to me!
Magic!!!! It's so organized...I need to redo the area I share with my family..office/craft room...I too have moved to the kitchen table for space. I love that you showed us your work space...it's FANTASTIC!!! xo
Hey there, friend! Thank you so much. I am glad enjoyed this. I find the process of 'redo-ing' a new space so inspiring. Have fun with yours. xoxo- gina
I guess I didn’t comment the first time I watched this video! I believe it was the first time I had discovered you! Definitely evidence that you are a Teacher! How do I know? I’m a retired teacher! All the tubs and home made storage out of boxes, like the cute drawer you made for the basket you rescued. As a crafter we save everything. I always told people that as a teacher we see potential in everything and everyone! TFS❤️
Thank you for this! I have most of my crafts categorized - except junk journals. Being newer to junk journals I didn't want to mix in with my other crafts and I wasn't sure how to organize. I've been collecting for 5 months and I am going nuts because it's all mixed in with my other crafts. I watched your video and I took notes!
Hi Gina! Wow! My husband thinks I have a lot of stuff, I think you have out done me! My room is very small too but it's amazing what you can fit in a small room when everything is organised... I received the sewing goodies yesterday I just love it so much so many goodies inside the pouch.. thank you so much! And thank you so much for the tour of your room they are one of my favourite to watch... Janinex
Oh Sweet Janine, I am so happy to hear your packages arrived safely and you love it. I feel that having 'a lot of stuff' is the curse of a junk journaler, don't you? Happy creating! xoxo- gina
Love it! Love the idea of rolling my fabric! I do when I pack a suitcase, but hadn't thought of it for my craft room. Genius, Gina!! I'm drooling over your stock of Goldens and binders...yummy! Thanks for the tour! I truly need to take a break from creating to get organized. Great inspiration, as always!! Hugs! ❤️
I love this video, great organization in a small space. I love the craftsman tool cabinet, it looks like the perfect thickness for stamps and other crafting things. I like the idea of separating cards and their envelopes. I agree rolling is the way to go with fabric storage. I've got my buttons separated by color too. All in all a great video, thanks.
Wow you have a lot of stuff! Your craft room is so much bigger than mine! Mine is way smaller especially the closet.. I love how big your closet is! Wish I had closet space like that for storage 😀
What a relief to see how you've organized all this. I. am in the midst of attempting to organize a similar amount of material which is now spread through out the house. Most of the books will have to stay in the basement (there are a couple thousand) but the rest - it can be done I guess! thank you, there is hope for me
Yes, there is always hope! One thing I kept in mind as I was setting up my room: I wanted it to look like a store where I could shop for my supplies. That type of thinking might help you. Good Luck! xoxo- gina
Thank you so much for that tour!! I also have a very small bedroom as a studio. It is hard to store things that are such a mishmash of shapes and sizes. When ‘junk’ is your hobby things can get out of hand quickly!! Feeling inspired.
Wow. Your room is heavenly. I love that you are lazy and want everything right there. I am exactly the same way. I have a tendency to pause your videos to comment, so going back to watch some more of your amazing room!!! Still think I should move in with you. ;)
Thank you Gina for sharing your craftroom i so enjoyed it. I watch you all the time i love your work! And now i see where you work and im glad to see its the norm for us crafters! As i was thinking am i a crafter or hoader?! Hmm nope im a crafter im normal..lol..I love you thank you for sharing you are amazing! Gloria
Hi Gloria - LOVE your name. I am so glad you see my space as 'normal'. That's exactly how I feel. A big fancy room is NOT for me. I like to make-do with what I've got. And, hoarding/saving/collecting is definitely normal, too. xoxo- gina
Omgosh...I can only liken how I'm feeling as to that of a small child in a candy store!! I have only recently discovered junk journaling and book altering, so it has been hard for me to wrap my mind around how to get started, or having enough bits and bobs to even begin a project! Then I see this and feel like a grain of sand in a vast sea lol! Wowsers, what a fantastic collection you have Gina!!! Next time you declutter, perhaps make some starter kits to sell...I know a beginner like myself would be giddy over such a thing! Perhaps something like that is available out there, I've no idea...all I do know is that I wish it was still garage sale season!! Many blessings, Christina ~
Oh, you are too kind. I remember that feeling of being overwhelmed. The best way to work through that is to not try and compare yourself or your stash to others. You might enjoy watching my series titled, "Finding your style". I talk about my beginnings as an art journaler. th-cam.com/video/kgect6N9sTY/w-d-xo.html xoxo- gina
Finding Your Style Series::Episode 1: My First Art Journalth-cam.com/video/kgect6N9sTY/w-d-xo.html Episode 2: Collecting Inspirationth-cam.com/video/ih6qYFkFDLY/w-d-xo.html Episode 3: Sampling Techniquesth-cam.com/video/Zxp7jLQK_FM/w-d-xo.html Episode 4: Learn from a teacherth-cam.com/video/X_aK621bQj4/w-d-xo.html
You have my dream stash! I recently started thinking about categorizing because I have a lot of Halloween stuff. Thanks for the tips! I agree with you: I forget I have things if I can’t see them. My project area stays clear if everything is within arm’s reach. My current plan is to build shelves and storage out of cardboard to attach to the wall in front of my desk. I am inspired by this video. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you so much for the share. Your craft space may be a bit bigger than mine, or maybe mine has too many shelves in it. Currently, I do not have enough floor space for a desk. Your video will make great reference. I HAVE to re-do mine somehow. I too use utility shelving and two cubby style shelving units and many, many bins. I am just overwhelmed and am at the point where I can barely walk through. Too funny! As I am typing this, I am remembering that I DO in fact have a tale in my room. It is against the wall, in front of the window - covered. I can do this and I can make it work. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Off to think it through.
Oh, I was at the point of 'barely walk through" 2 weeks ago. Here is what I did - Dumped EVERYTHING on the floor, sorted, donated, and recycled. It felt so good and now I can walk around my room. Good luck! You can do it! xoxo- gina
Goodness...I really enjoyed the tour. I love all of your treasures and organization. You have inspired me to organize and label containers. AND go look and buy more stuff--like I need it--LOL. I always want more and seeing all the goodness you have makes me feel happy. My husband will be thrilled when I come home with an arm load (or maybe I'll leave some in the car and sneak it in while he's distracted) 😄😜😜😜😀😀😃 tfs
Yikes! You are so organized. It is inspiring for me to see that I can be organized also if I put my mind to it. Love your journals and your videos. I am always jealous of the resources you have to draw from to get all of your yummy goodies. Living in Alaska, we don't have nearly the places to find vintage goodies. Great room. TFS
Thank you for sharing your room! Now I see how you make such interesting, beautiful books. What a stash! It must have been fun to find your source materials. I love it all! I have wanted to go to.estate sales but now maybe it’s good that I didn’t, haha. You are a never ending source of wonder. The Art you make with what would be trash to others is amazing. I am always inspired by your videos, including this one. Thanks again!
You have a lovely crafting room, and so much wonderful treasure there!!!! Thank you for sharing with us. I am moving into a new house, and will use some of your suggestions when setting up my new craft spaces
Gina Thanks for sharing! I don't know what it is about seeing other peoples creative spaces, but I think we all love it!! I also would like to say I am certain the one thumbs down on here must have been a mistake! lol
Wow Gina, Everything is so pretty and color coordinated and organized. You truly do not know the meaning of HOT mess! Lol Thank you for the tour. Now, I know I can improve my craft room. I will be doing my first craft fair on November 18th. I was hoping to get some input on how you set up your booth and how you display your books. I guess I will let you know how it turns out! Jibid sent me the intro to junk journal sheet, so I could share them with the buyers. I made handmade business cards, and that idea came from Amber who does craft fair ideas for other items than junk journals. She said people really like handmade business cards. I wonder if I could sell them! Lol! The paper flowers you made are beautiful. Someday, I will get it in gear to show some TH-cam videos as well! Blessings, Chrissie
Congrats on you upcoming show! I found that displaying my journals was kind of a difficult task. I didn't want them to lay flat so I made some shelves out of old doors. Good luck! You will do awesome, I'm sure. xoxo- gina
Wow girl....you are SO organized! That is my major problem...my craft room is a huge mess! And it really blocks my creative time. I just don't know where to begin😩 I wish you'd come over to my house and organize...tfs...you are amazing!
Oh, don't give me too much credit...organizing is a struggle for me. It is something I am constantly working on. But, it does make me feel better when my stuff is put away nicely. That feeling of peace is my motivation. YOU CAN DO IT!!! xoxo- gina
WOWza!!! I need to go shopping in your room, then do a haul video, then list them in my shop. What a fabulous space and collection of soooo many goodies. ❤
Very cool room! I've stuffed everything into 2 carts with drawers (and I'm starting to overflow). We recently rescued a feral cat who is eyeing the carts figuring out whether to risk it & jump on top. LOL Thanks for sharing. 🦋🌈
TheReBookery Thanks Gina! She's a rescue & feral...I'm sure there will be many LOL (I've subscribed) Your channel looks awesome. I was sent here from Stacey at Pink Poodle who did a version of your Waterfall Envelopes. :)
That was sooooo helpful because you shared so many great ideas and it came at the right time for me.. I am evaluating my usage of space and know I have to put like stuff together as you did. AND I LOVE the light blue fridge drawer you found! What a great upcycle, especially in my fav color. Thank you Gina.
Thank you! I wish you the best of luck as you begin to re-work your space. It will make you feel sooooooo good and creative once you are done. xoxo- gina
WoW! My craft room is about the same size And it used to be my sons room too! The closet may be a little bit smaller than yours. I have my computer desk there and and a 3 drawer plastic storage unit next to it. I have a desk and a couple more storage drawers in the room (plus my sons gun case is still in the room because it's to big and heavy to move). Thanks for sharing your room with us.
Thanks for the tour, I’m going to be moving from my living room to a small garden building that’s only 10 x 8 so it’s given me lots of ideas! I love storing in bins and like you I’m a button lover lol xxx💕
I was wondering how you store all your goodies. Love the video thank you for sharing. I too collect a lot of this kind of stuff and will reference this on how to organize it. I still haven't been able to find any wallpaper.....someday! Thanks for sharing, Cindy
Oh, my! And, I thought I had a lot of books! You got me beat! (By the way, my town library is having their twice a year book sale starting this afternoon!)
Hello--new to your channel and I enjoyed your studio tour. My room is similar in many ways--lots of containers and stacking. I'm a paper/book/art supply "curator". That's my story and I'm sticking to it lol. Looking forward to checking out more of your vids.
Love the huge flower petals around the little pictures on the walls!!! Love the tour!!! Just sent you an email too. Love that your pieces have histories!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks. This had to be hard. I don't always like people to see my sewing and craft area. It's just so personal. And I feel I have to explain myself......
Thank you for the tour! I found I had to store my stuff in "clear"ish bins and boxes instead of cardboard or nice fancy boxes because "out of sight, out of mind".
Your studio is beautiful and so well stocked!! My late grandmother had a little recipe box just like yours when I was a little girl. If you ever decide to sell it please let me know. I truly enjoyed your studio tour, thank you for sharing, Nicole :-)
TheReBookery Great news! I found this recipe box on Etsy a few days ago and it's in transit to my house as I type this to you! Thank you again for sharing your great studio and reminding me of my grandmother's recipe box. :-) hugs, Nicole
Got my tea, settled into my favorite chair and took the tour! Thanks for sharing! I’m in St. Louis, not too far from you. do you ever do classes or anything of that nature?
Hello MO friend! Thank you for your kind words. I would love to teach a class sometime. Need to find the right venue and figue out how to orchestrate it. Perhaps a future project??? xoxo- gina
I don’t know how you have so much, so organized. It’s like a healthy version of hoarding. Your craft room is a dream for any crafter.
"Healthy Hoarding"... I love it!
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Glad to know that somebody else is as obsessed with 12x12 scrapbooking as I was!
I know how a work room explodes in the midst of a project but I must say you really have maximized and organized that space in a way that is efficient but still eye candy. Thanks for the tour.
Thank you so much. I work so hard at trying to maximize every spare inch. I am so glad you noticed.
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Oh my goodness! So many treasures in your room! I think you utilise the small space amazingly! I could never fit so much in this space, but I love how everything is in reach and more importantly YOU know where and what everything is. Sooo many beautiful books made and to be made here! Looks like so much fun ❤❤
Thank you, Sweets! I often wish I had a bigger space but I know I am most creative in a cozy, small space.
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😆 “I am very lazy...I want everything to be right where I am.” 😄 I. Love. It.
Love the overall feel of your room. Having everything accessible cultivates a feeling of creativity. As if you could just walk in and get busy. It seems very organized, arranged well, and not overwhelming or cluttered, which is ironic considering that every inch is utilized. Awesome ideas for storage and accessibility. Thanks so much for sharing! Really really enjoyed this and your commentary.
Thank you for your feedback. I truly appreciate it.
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So awesome! Thank you for sharing! And... I think it gave all of us some relief to know that our "stashes" are big and vast ...and VALIDATED that we are not alone in this love of books, scrap-booking, papers, fabric, ephemera, memorabilia, vintage papers, notebooks, stationary, etc etc etc !
Validation, YES! That makes me happy to know that I am not alone in my hoard/stash. That's why I love you guys...you get me.
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Wowee! Thanks so much for sharing! Your organization and tidiness make this a great room, however it does confirm my worst fear of what junk journaling will do to my house! LOL!
Oh, yes...be scared...it will take over, if you let it. But, oh boy will you love it!
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Am I the only one totally drooling through this video? 😳 I'm just getting started in Journaling and this looks like heaven. 😍
Oh gosh, you are just too sweet. Thanks for the love...and drool!
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BRILLIANT! I don't think it's "lazy," I think it's efficient and accessible. "Categorize and containerize." That will be my mantra! :-)
Thank you! I am so happy to supply you with some words of wisdom today :)
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I went to a library sale today--because, you know. I NEED more books! And that phrase popped into my head. Thanks! :-)
Thanks for this. This is so helpful. As someone who makes junk journals and altered books and as someone who collages, I have lots of obsessions, and we all know the gathering process (thrift stores, yard sales, etc) can lead to an overabundance of materials. I get overwhelmed with what I have and probably waste some time looking through the items. At the same time, I value the process of flipping through random books when I have a project in mind. Unfortunately, I'm somewhat anti-bin, especially the ones with lids. I would never use the items in the small lidded bins. Mainly I organize by color. I'm inspired to post a video on my method now.
Yep, I agree - we junkers can get overwhelmed by our stuff so quickly. Thank you for the kind words. I am glad this video helped. Best of luck on your video.
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Thanks so much for this video Gina! You have an amazing amount of stuff that is well organized. Some great ideas for storage. I just started junk journaling so I don't have a lot of stuff (yet!) but I've been a quilter for 30+ years so I have tons of fabric, etc. Love the green wall. We painted our kitchen that green last year and I love it. No more white walls! Thanks again.
I also have to have things close by and where I can see them. I have a very small space that I must share with our office for our small businesses and it is busting at the seams! I've been looking for more ways of how to get everything to fit and still have them handy to craft! I'm kind of, if it is out of sight, then out of mind and I forget I have it. Thank you so much for your inspiration! We seem to organize the same way so it is really helpful to me!
Magic!!!! It's so organized...I need to redo the area I share with my family..office/craft room...I too have moved to the kitchen table for space. I love that you showed us your work space...it's FANTASTIC!!! xo
Hey there, friend! Thank you so much. I am glad enjoyed this. I find the process of 'redo-ing' a new space so inspiring. Have fun with yours.
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I guess I didn’t comment the first time I watched this video! I believe it was the first time I had discovered you! Definitely evidence that you are a Teacher! How do I know? I’m a retired teacher! All the tubs and home made storage out of boxes, like the cute drawer you made for the basket you rescued. As a crafter we save everything. I always told people that as a teacher we see potential in everything and everyone! TFS❤️
You are so right...I ALWAYS see great potential in all things. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for this! I have most of my crafts categorized - except junk journals. Being newer to junk journals I didn't want to mix in with my other crafts and I wasn't sure how to organize. I've been collecting for 5 months and I am going nuts because it's all mixed in with my other crafts. I watched your video and I took notes!
Hi Gina! Wow! My husband thinks I have a lot of stuff, I think you have out done me! My room is very small too but it's amazing what you can fit in a small room when everything is organised... I received the sewing goodies yesterday I just love it so much so many goodies inside the pouch.. thank you so much! And thank you so much for the tour of your room they are one of my favourite to watch... Janinex
Oh Sweet Janine, I am so happy to hear your packages arrived safely and you love it. I feel that having 'a lot of stuff' is the curse of a junk journaler, don't you?
Happy creating!
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Love it! Love the idea of rolling my fabric! I do when I pack a suitcase, but hadn't thought of it for my craft room. Genius, Gina!! I'm drooling over your stock of Goldens and binders...yummy! Thanks for the tour! I truly need to take a break from creating to get organized. Great inspiration, as always!! Hugs! ❤️
I always say, 'A clean room is a happy room"
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Thanks for sharing! You are so organized! Will rewatch this while I go through my craft room.
Thanks for sharing such a great space! So organized I could go shopping in there!
Thank you! I find that I work better and feel better if I keep it organized.
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I love this video, great organization in a small space. I love the craftsman tool cabinet, it looks like the perfect thickness for stamps and other crafting things. I like the idea of separating cards and their envelopes. I agree rolling is the way to go with fabric storage. I've got my buttons separated by color too.
All in all a great video, thanks.
Great minds think alike!
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What a great room!!!! And so much stuff!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for you kindness.
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my friends and I are packing our things and moving in!
OOOOoooo, bring snacks!
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This has helped me so much. Thanks for sharing. I love the use of vintage (family) items.
Wow you have a lot of stuff! Your craft room is so much bigger than mine! Mine is way smaller especially the closet.. I love how big your closet is! Wish I had closet space like that for storage 😀
What a relief to see how you've organized all this. I. am in the midst of attempting to organize a similar amount of material which is now spread through out the house. Most of the books will have to stay in the basement (there are a couple thousand) but the rest - it can be done I guess! thank you, there is hope for me
Yes, there is always hope! One thing I kept in mind as I was setting up my room: I wanted it to look like a store where I could shop for my supplies. That type of thinking might help you.
Good Luck!
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I'm in the process of redoing my craft room and got some good ideas from your video. Thanks for doing it!
You have lots of stuff but it is so well organized. Love those paper flowers! Would love to just wander around in your room and touch things. 😀
Thank you! Its funny you said 'wander around and touch things' , that's what I do at Target. :)
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Thank you so much for that tour!! I also have a very small bedroom as a studio. It is hard to store things that are such a mishmash of shapes and sizes. When ‘junk’ is your hobby things can get out of hand quickly!! Feeling inspired.
You hit the nail on the head - mishmash is hard to organize. I am so happy you are feeling inspired. Have fun!
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Wow. Your room is heavenly. I love that you are lazy and want everything right there. I am exactly the same way. I have a tendency to pause your videos to comment, so going back to watch some more of your amazing room!!! Still think I should move in with you. ;)
I've got one son getting ready for college then his room will be open, heehee!
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TheReBookery I’ll start packing!!!
Thank you Gina for sharing your craftroom i so enjoyed it. I watch you all the time i love your work! And now i see where you work and im glad to see its the norm for us crafters! As i was thinking am i a crafter or hoader?! Hmm nope im a crafter im normal..lol..I love you thank you for sharing you are amazing! Gloria
Hi Gloria - LOVE your name. I am so glad you see my space as 'normal'. That's exactly how I feel. A big fancy room is NOT for me. I like to make-do with what I've got. And, hoarding/saving/collecting is definitely normal, too.
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Yes! My craftroom is like yours so i agree Thank you on my name so sweet! Xoxo looking forward on seeing your next video!
Your room is amazing! Watching this makes me want to go clean up and organize my craft space!
Hooray! Organizing is cheap therapy! Have fun!
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Now THAT is organization! Great tips.
Omgosh...I can only liken how I'm feeling as to that of a small child in a candy store!! I have only recently discovered junk journaling and book altering, so it has been hard for me to wrap my mind around how to get started, or having enough bits and bobs to even begin a project! Then I see this and feel like a grain of sand in a vast sea lol! Wowsers, what a fantastic collection you have Gina!!! Next time you declutter, perhaps make some starter kits to sell...I know a beginner like myself would be giddy over such a thing! Perhaps something like that is available out there, I've no idea...all I do know is that I wish it was still garage sale season!! Many blessings, Christina ~
Oh, you are too kind. I remember that feeling of being overwhelmed. The best way to work through that is to not try and compare yourself or your stash to others. You might enjoy watching my series titled, "Finding your style". I talk about my beginnings as an art journaler.
th-cam.com/video/kgect6N9sTY/w-d-xo.html
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gina
Finding Your Style Series::Episode 1: My First Art Journalth-cam.com/video/kgect6N9sTY/w-d-xo.html
Episode 2: Collecting Inspirationth-cam.com/video/ih6qYFkFDLY/w-d-xo.html
Episode 3: Sampling Techniquesth-cam.com/video/Zxp7jLQK_FM/w-d-xo.html
Episode 4: Learn from a teacherth-cam.com/video/X_aK621bQj4/w-d-xo.html
Sweet, thank you so much...I will enjoy watching these this evening! And thank you for your kind advice as well, have a wonderful evening!
Chris Xoxo~
I really love your space. All of the possibilities at your fingertips! Thanks for the tour!
Thank you, Sweet Rachel.
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You have my dream stash! I recently started thinking about categorizing because I have a lot of Halloween stuff. Thanks for the tips! I agree with you: I forget I have things if I can’t see them. My project area stays clear if everything is within arm’s reach. My current plan is to build shelves and storage out of cardboard to attach to the wall in front of my desk. I am inspired by this video. Thanks so much for sharing!
I am so glad you were able to get some ideas! Good luck on your shelves - they sound exciting!
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Thank you so much for the share. Your craft space may be a bit bigger than mine, or maybe mine has too many shelves in it. Currently, I do not have enough floor space for a desk. Your video will make great reference. I HAVE to re-do mine somehow. I too use utility shelving and two cubby style shelving units and many, many bins. I am just overwhelmed and am at the point where I can barely walk through. Too funny! As I am typing this, I am remembering that I DO in fact have a tale in my room. It is against the wall, in front of the window - covered. I can do this and I can make it work. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Off to think it through.
Oh, I was at the point of 'barely walk through" 2 weeks ago. Here is what I did - Dumped EVERYTHING on the floor, sorted, donated, and recycled. It felt so good and now I can walk around my room. Good luck! You can do it!
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gina
Goodness...I really enjoyed the tour. I love all of your treasures and organization. You have inspired me to organize and label containers. AND go look and buy more stuff--like I need it--LOL. I always want more and seeing all the goodness you have makes me feel happy. My husband will be thrilled when I come home with an arm load (or maybe I'll leave some in the car and sneak it in while he's distracted) 😄😜😜😜😀😀😃 tfs
I am so happy you are inspired! And yes...organizing your stash does make room for new purchases. ;)
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Hi Gina, Thanks for the tour. It is a small but very well organized room. Loved it!
Thank you! I find that using a small space helps me to not get overwhelmed with too much stuff. It keeps my spending in-check, too.
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Yikes! You are so organized. It is inspiring for me to see that I can be organized also if I put my mind to it. Love your journals and your videos. I am always jealous of the resources you have to draw from to get all of your yummy goodies. Living in Alaska, we don't have nearly the places to find vintage goodies. Great room. TFS
Oh, but you have some many things in AK that I am jealous of - mountains, snow, volcanoes, glaciers, ocean, ... sigh.
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Thank you for sharing your room! Now I see how you make such interesting, beautiful books. What a stash! It must have been fun to find your source materials. I love it all! I have wanted to go to.estate sales but now maybe it’s good that I didn’t, haha. You are a never ending source of wonder. The Art you make with what would be trash to others is amazing. I am always inspired by your videos, including this one. Thanks again!
Sweet Beth, thank you so much. I truly appreciate your kind words. I love that you are inspired.
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You have a lovely crafting room, and so much wonderful treasure there!!!! Thank you for sharing with us. I am moving into a new house, and will use some of your suggestions when setting up my new craft spaces
Oh, congrats on your new house! I wish you lots of luck and love.
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Gina Thanks for sharing! I don't know what it is about seeing other peoples creative spaces, but I think we all love it!! I also would like to say I am certain the one thumbs down on here must have been a mistake! lol
Hey thanks a lot! I appreciate your kindness. I love looking at others' spaces too. So inspiring!
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Wow Gina,
Everything is so pretty and color coordinated and organized. You truly do not know the meaning of HOT mess! Lol Thank you for the tour. Now, I know I can improve my craft room. I will be doing my first craft fair on November 18th. I was hoping to get some input on how you set up your booth and how you display your books. I guess I will let you know how it turns out! Jibid sent me the intro to junk journal sheet, so I could share them with the buyers. I made handmade business cards, and that idea came from Amber who does craft fair ideas for other items than junk journals. She said people really like handmade business cards. I wonder if I could sell them! Lol! The paper flowers you made are beautiful. Someday, I will get it in gear to show some TH-cam videos as well!
Blessings,
Chrissie
Congrats on you upcoming show! I found that displaying my journals was kind of a difficult task. I didn't want them to lay flat so I made some shelves out of old doors.
Good luck! You will do awesome, I'm sure.
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So inspired me. I do something similar, but yours makes mores sense. TFS
Wow girl....you are SO organized! That is my major problem...my craft room is a huge mess! And it really blocks my creative time. I just don't know where to begin😩 I wish you'd come over to my house and organize...tfs...you are amazing!
Oh, don't give me too much credit...organizing is a struggle for me. It is something I am constantly working on. But, it does make me feel better when my stuff is put away nicely. That feeling of peace is my motivation. YOU CAN DO IT!!!
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Omg! So much journaling stuff 😍😍😍 i love it but i will be overwhelmed if that’s mine 😁😁😁
Wow! I'm in awe of your organizational skills! I got a lot of good ideas, thanks for sharing!
Oh, I am so glad you got some ideas from this. Happy organizing!
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I love the Craftsman cabinet for your supplies! I have seen pink ones for sewing rooms also. Nice organizing!
Pink ones!!! Wow, I bet those are super cute!
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Omgoodness. Your way of organizing is very much like my method, it almost resembles my room.we must be kindred spirits.love your work. Louise
Kindred Spirits, indeed!
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Your stash is amazing, girl!! Love how you've organized it too! Thanks for sharing 😍👏💗💗💗
Thank you, Dear Faydra! Keeping it organized it a full-time job, for sure.
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What a charming place! Beautiful!
you are an awesome organizer gina! thank you for sharing you personal space!
Thank you, Nora.
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WOWza!!! I need to go shopping in your room, then do a haul video, then list them in my shop. What a fabulous space and collection of soooo many goodies. ❤
And, I am impressed by how well u have it all organized.
Heehee!
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Wow, Gina! I appreciate this video so much. It will help me a lot.
Love how you leave the doors off closet! Great tour. Tks.
Hey there, VA! The doors coming down was a bit of a battle between me and my muscles (husband) but thankfully I won!
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Lots of good practical ideas. Thanks!
So organized! I've got work to do lol. Thanks so much for this!
Oh yay! I am glad you liked this and are inspired to work on your special space. How exciting!
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OH WOW I JUST LOVE THE WAY YOUR ROOM IS DONE Big hugs Sonya
Thank you, Sweet Sonya!
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I wanna live in your craft room!!! It's perfect ❤️
Aw, you are so sweet! It is my happy place - when its clean. I think everyone needs a little happy place in their house.
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Very cool room! I've stuffed everything into 2 carts with drawers (and I'm starting to overflow). We recently rescued a feral cat who is eyeing the carts figuring out whether to risk it & jump on top. LOL Thanks for sharing. 🦋🌈
Oh, I love a good cat story!
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TheReBookery Thanks Gina! She's a rescue & feral...I'm sure there will be many LOL (I've subscribed) Your channel looks awesome. I was sent here from Stacey at Pink Poodle who did a version of your Waterfall Envelopes. :)
This is fabulous! I was curious and it helps. Very similar to my craft room. I feel validated! Lol...
That was sooooo helpful because you shared so many great ideas and it came at the right time for me.. I am evaluating my usage of space and know I have to put like stuff together as you did. AND I LOVE the light blue fridge drawer you found! What a great upcycle, especially in my fav color. Thank you Gina.
Thank you! I wish you the best of luck as you begin to re-work your space. It will make you feel sooooooo good and creative once you are done.
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WoW! My craft room is about the same size And it used to be my sons room too! The closet may be a little bit smaller than yours. I have my computer desk there and and a 3 drawer plastic storage unit next to it. I have a desk and a couple more storage drawers in the room (plus my sons gun case is still in the room because it's to big and heavy to move). Thanks for sharing your room with us.
Its hard to imagine those sweet little boys used to occupy our rooms, isn't it? Thanks for the love.
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Thanks for the tour, I’m going to be moving from my living room to a small garden building that’s only 10 x 8 so it’s given me lots of ideas! I love storing in bins and like you I’m a button lover lol xxx💕
Congrats on your new space. It sounds so exciting!
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I was wondering how you store all your goodies. Love the video thank you for sharing. I too collect a lot of this kind of stuff and will reference this on how to organize it. I still haven't been able to find any wallpaper.....someday! Thanks for sharing, Cindy
Keep searching, Cindy...wallpaper is in your future, I'm sure. Thanks for the love. I am glad you got some useful ideas from this.
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Wow! Absolutely love your space. It is an amazing space. Love how you have it all around you. Thanks for the tour.
The Golden Books!! Someone come close my mouth cause its wide open still eyes bugged out and all.
Oh, my! And, I thought I had a lot of books! You got me beat! (By the way, my town library is having their twice a year book sale starting this afternoon!)
Oh, Cheryl I hope you find some great treasures at the library! Thanks for the love.
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I came home with about 30 new books! :-)
I had such a chuckle when I saw the trolley your dad gave you ,Ive been eyeing something similar but its too expense
The only reason why I have that is because it fell off a shipping truck and couldn't be sold. Lucky me!!!
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Hello--new to your channel and I enjoyed your studio tour. My room is similar in many ways--lots of containers and stacking. I'm a paper/book/art supply "curator". That's my story and I'm sticking to it lol. Looking forward to checking out more of your vids.
Oh my gosh!!!!!!!! How wonderful. You have amazing things 💕🌈
Thank you!
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lots of lovely things. Thanks for the tour.
Hello Rozy! Thank you.
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Thanks for the tour! I’m from Missouri too! 😊
Love the huge flower petals around the little pictures on the walls!!! Love the tour!!! Just sent you an email too. Love that your pieces have histories!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Alice. Off to check my email!
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Thank you for sharing your space with us! I love to see how others stay organized!! I’ve heard of Scraps KC, maybe I need to visit soon😁
Oh my...YOU MUST GO! Its heavenly.
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Thanks. This had to be hard. I don't always like people to see my sewing and craft area. It's just so personal. And I feel I have to explain myself......
Thank you for the tour! I found I had to store my stuff in "clear"ish bins and boxes instead of cardboard or nice fancy boxes because "out of sight, out of mind".
So true! The clear boxed are great little prompts for me to get that stuff out and use it up!
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Great storage ideas!!! TFS!
Got a lot of good ideas. TFS
Yes! Totally agree with you!
Thank you so much for sharing, you did a fabulous job. Your room is amazing
Lonna, thank you so much. I appreciate your feedback.
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WoW WoW and WoW !!! Love love love!!!
Thanks, thanks, thanks!
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Room of my dreams 🥰
Wonderful! It looks like a very inspiring room to create in as well as very thematically organized. TFS!
Wow! That's stunning!!! Love it!
Thank you!
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amazing space,so many goodies,thank u
Your studio is beautiful and so well stocked!! My late grandmother had a little recipe box just like yours when I was a little girl. If you ever decide to sell it please let me know. I truly enjoyed your studio tour, thank you for sharing, Nicole :-)
Oh, thank you! And I will keep you in mind if I ever decide to purge my stash of goodies.
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Great news! I found this recipe box on Etsy a few days ago and it's in transit to my house as I type this to you! Thank you again for sharing your great studio and reminding me of my grandmother's recipe box. :-) hugs, Nicole
Wow, that's a lot of stuff! But organized nicely.
Thank you! Keeping it organized is a never-ending job.
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Amazing!!
Thank you, Tracey!
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Awesome video...very inspiring!!! Thanks so much Gina! 😊🔆
Aw, thank YOU.
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Its a great way to organize. Tfs
Great use of space! Thank you for the great ideas!
Thank you. I am so glad you liked it.
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Your are quite organized!
Cool room! TFS!
Wish I had some of those books😁
Awesome. TFS. I need to organize
Thank you, Sweet Gayle!
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Got my tea, settled into my favorite chair and took the tour! Thanks for sharing!
I’m in St. Louis, not too far from you. do you ever do classes or anything of that nature?
Hello MO friend! Thank you for your kind words. I would love to teach a class sometime. Need to find the right venue and figue out how to orchestrate it. Perhaps a future project???
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I’ll be there, Gina!
Annette Crown I’m in St Charles county...where are you located?😀
I love rommm !!😵😵😵😍😍😍
Thank you....love reusing, recycling,repurpose....reduce...u could be a 4H leader, too!!!! :) :) :) :)
Perhaps in a former life I was. ;)
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