I'm Feeling Intimidated! Can I Really Do This? Decluttering My Craft Room, Ep 5
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 เม.ย. 2024
- I'm reviewing some of the key principles & strategies I've used so far to declutter my craft room in order to tackle the biggest baddest area of them all. Can I do it?
Key Principles:
5 Minutes Matters - take it in bite-sized chunks!
20/20 Rule (from the Minimalists)
My Clarifying Questions:
Do I currently use this item?
Is it serving its/my purpose(s) in this space?
Do I want to keep this item?
Did I even remember that I owned "this"? When did I last look for it?
Spontaneous Combustion Rule (also from the Minimalists)
We could dub this series, "Confessions of a Cluttered Crafter"! I never thought of myself as a person who hoarded a lot of things or who kept a cluttered home. However, I am having to face some hard truths about myself when it comes to downsizing and decluttering my spaces - especially my craft room. I could get overwhelmed, but I've learned that dividing up a large job into a series of small jobs makes it easier and more likely that I will accomplish my goal(s). Join me as I tackle condensing my craft room a little bit at a time!
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The best thing about a clean up is, that you remember what you have. You fall in love with your stuff all over again and can't wait to finish, so you can scrap again and enjoy things you found.
So true - that is exactly what's been happening! I'm having so nuch fun working in my craft room and the ideas are flowing. TFW! 💖
don't discount the amount of work you have put into this. your room does look like you made a dint in it! the shelves are organized. you have been able to put like with like. you were able to donate and recycle a lot of items. that's HUGE progress. keep at it!
perhaps make yourself a little rule... if one thing comes in then one goes out. or two go out.
it will keep you aware of the stuff you are bringing in and hopefully avoid regaining all the clutter.
you are definitely an inspiration! thank you for taking the time to record this!
Aww, thank you, Sheryl. Your wise words have encouraged me to keep after it. And you're right, I HAVE made progress. I think getting stuck with no progress for several weeks made it feel like I hadn't done much, but I have! And yes, I am committed to not bringing in much new stuff from here on in. I've declared 2024 a no/low-buy year for myself. Thanks so much for watching! 😊💖
Yes just keep working...slowly but surely! You're making progress and that's what counts. I think it's coming along! I try to remember that it took a long time to build it all up and will take a long time to get it all organized. Great job so far!♥
Thank you for your encouraging words, Kathleen. You're right, it took awhile to accumulate so I shouldn't expect to be able to get rid of things at breakneck speed. I'm glad your project is coming along too. 🤗💖
I commend you! I started decluttering back in OCTOBER, I got very overwhelmed and just let the chaos sit there through the holidays, and now I'm just starting to get back into it. As crafters, we want to make use of everything, so getting rid of stuff in our craft spaces is incredibly challenging. But I love your outlook on decluttering, and I'll keep those in mine while I tackle my space. Thank you for sharing your progress with us!
Good luck to you as you continue to purge your stash, and KUDOS for getting back after it again! 👍💖
you have so much to go through, great room and yes, I also have shelves like yours and it is so over whelming to start to declutter it all. I also tried to get rid of 50% last time I did it all but didn't get that much removed either. I think the key to doing that is to keep a regular time every few months to go through the bins and baskets and re check if you are using any of it! Good luck you are doing a great job!
Thank you for your encouraging words, Lori. I agree, it will probably take a few more passes before I've completely pared it down. I've heard it's like peeling back the layers of an onion. TFW! 😊💖
I think you’re making progress!! And, I have seen your new space and am excited for you to have a chance to get your work in it!! Keep going!! It’s coming along nicely!! ❤❤
PS- throw those things away!! 😂😂
Thank you, my friend, and thank you for helping me move some things around. 😊🤗💖
idea: all those cut off and such can be donated to a school elementry art program or to a church daycare art program...
Yes, I have donated a few things to the elementary school where my daughter is working this year. That has been fun to watch them use what I brought. 💖
Great job mama!! You’re gonna feel so good when it’s all done! You’ve already made SO much progress!🫶🏻
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You are so organized. All my paper craft supplies are in boxes right now. The house inside is being painted. My next project is make a craft room.
Oh, that's the worst, isn't it? When your stuff is all packed away and you're itching to make something! I'm sure your house will look fantastic when it's all freshly painted. Then the real fun will begin. 😉 Let me know how your craft room turns out! 💖
you are accomplishing a goal that most of us only dream about! lol
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I am in the same boat as you and beginning to wonder if my secondary hobby has been purchasing craft supplies. Keep working at it. I admire what you have done so far!
It certainly is easier to collect supplies than to create with them. 😊 Thank you for the encouraging words. 💖
Those shelves are looking great! You are doing great! I get so side tracked. When you were going through those paper strips I know if it had been me I would have stopped cleaning and tried to make something out of them. And that’s why my room never gets clean. I get so distracted and start crafting😁
Aww, thank you. 😊 It's easy to get sidetracked for sure! I'm keeping after it though, one small bin at a time. TFW! 💖
Hi Marci! I’m new here. I’m getting ready to declutter my craftroom (once again) so here for the inspiration 💜👍
Oooo, good luck to you! I hope I have given you some inspiration as you start your decluttering project. 👌👍💖
I have been following along and I think you are making great progress. You are still inspiring me, but I'm moving at a much slower pace. I am trying to downsize 2 rooms of stuff into 1 room. It's a hard job for sure. Keep it up! You are doing great!
Thank you, Becky! I can't imagine trying to go from 2 rooms to 1. It's hard enough going from 1 room to 1. I wish you success as you declutter and downsize as well! 😊🤗💖
I'm not alone !!!
Nope! 😊💖
Excellent progress! For me it’s getting my brain around the task of starting decluttering it just seems totally overwhelming. Have a great day, I’m impressed with your ability to crack on! 💖👏🏻
Taking it in small bites has really helped me to keep after it. That being said, I still put off tackling the giant Kallax unit for awhile. I'm struggling with the lack of space in the room I'm moving to, but it's coming along slowly. TFW! 😊💖
I'm impressed. You have been doing an awesome job. It feels so good to get rid of stuff, doesn't it? Those things you stamped out for cards and didn't know what to do, when in doubt throw it out. Or, put in a box to donate. I'm going to declutter my ink thanks to your inspiration. New subbie. Have a great day. Hugs, Diana.❤
Welcome, Diana! I'm taking your wise advice and tossing those things... right after I remember where I put them... oh dear! 🤔😆Good luck decluttering your ink. Thanks so much for subbing! 💖
@@CreatorsCall I did throw a bunch of dried ink out and have another bag to donate to a friend.
@@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana Way to go! 👏
Hi Marci💕
Job well done, you are a brave soul I would struggle on some of these tasks. Thanks for sharing your process, hope your week is going good. Take good care, hugs! 🤗
Thank you, Celeste! 🤗😊💖
Well done made a good start 😊
Thank you, Lara! 🤗😊💖
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Do you think your shelf unit is so massive that it alone over whelms you? You might want to consider smaller units. I know it is good storage and allows you to store and organize your room. I just get the feeling that the massive size is overwhelming you. I could be wrong. You are doing a good job sticking with the project.
It is definitely massive. Yes, I think that's part of why I'm feeling daunted. It's also fantastic storage and I've stuffed a lot into those cubby holes.🐿 😆 I'm still trying to decide what to use downstairs since the big unit is staying in this room. Once it's all complete, I'll do a video tour of both spaces. TFW! 💖
I struggle with my style changes so this may become a style as soon as I get rid of ut
Isn't that the way it always seems to go? Thanks for watching! 💖
Cerlery keeper from Tupperware….i have a green one from my mom. Made me laugh to see you have one too
It's a must-have in every home, whether it's for cooking or crafting, ha-ha! 😆My mom still has hers too! TFW!💖
Are you in Ketchikan? I loved living in Ketchikan while working with KBT. 💕 your sweatshirt! Great Art Room!
I live in Idaho, but bought the sweatshirt last year on vacation. Ketchikan was a cute little town and has so much history! TFW! 😊💖
can't you make mixed bags of them and sell them in your shop? at 29:00
At the moment, the priority is to get things gone as quickly as I can, but I will keep it in mind as a possibility for other things I may run across. Also, my shop sales have been very slow for a long time, so it has to be worth the effort to photo and list the item. Good idea, though. 🥰💖
If you have a shop, you could make bundles for others to use. Just an idea.
I appreciate your thought. I had an Etsy shop and now have a Kofi shop. Sadly, the bundles (journal kits) I made never sold so I finally took them out. My journals sell very slowly. I don't seem to have the "touch". But I enjoy making YT videos so that's where I put my energy. Thanks so much for watching! 💖
Try to get re inkers for your stamp pads.. I know stampin up has them and Tim holtz.. check your other brands
Yes, I try to buy re-inkers at the same time I purchase a new stamp pad now. Experience is a good teacher. 😊💖
Old olive is still an in color you can get a re inker
That's good to know. It was one of my favorite colors. TFW! 💖
You’re wise to choose specific thrift stores to donate your stuff- the one near me has ZERO appeal for craft items.
Nice crafting supplies are literally just dumped and crammed into bins. You can’t find anything without digging and lots of paper items are ruined by the digging! It’s a shame.
I did find two nice 3 ring binders - brand new- which was what I went in to find, so… there’s that.
Isn't that frustrating when the supplies are too messed up at the thrift store to use? Great score on the binders thought! TFW! 👍💖
City/state? I might need to shop at these thrift stores you are donating to! 😀
I was thinking the same thing.😂 I clicked on the video for decluttering inspiration but when I saw her box of donations I wanted to go shopping.I think I might be a craft hoarder.🙃
Ha-ha! I live in Idaho! 🥔😊💖
I have a daughter named Marci.
She's got a great name! TFW, Sylvia! 😊💖
How are you looking younger? I’m doing the opposite 😂
You're too kind, LOL. Hope you're doing well, friend! 💖