We just moved and I’ve been watching your videos to help me organize my craft room. I now have several empty plastic boxes which may or may not get used once I unbox more items from the cardboard moving boxes. I’m currently trying to put like items together using your baggie storage system and having more items grouped into one storage container rather than having a bunch of smaller storage containers. It can get overwhelming, but also kind of fun. I LOVE your space. It’s so tidy and pretty. I hope mine can look like that!
OMGosh - cake DOES make everything better! But while you are enjoying it.... plan what you are going in to do for five min in that space. ;) You've got this!!
nnylasoR-don't feel bad. I've moved 6 times since 2015, so I have moving boxes in my attic. I keep them, because they are expensive, and I might need them, or someone in my family might. 🤷🏼♀️
Excellent as always!! Thanks Norrine! I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed with getting my room organized, so I needed a pep talk and I knew right where to go!!😊 Thank you!❤️
Norrine this is why you are so relatable. You are just like us and you share your struggles along with your solutions. I’m so blessed you came into my life!
Hi, my dear Mother passed away in September at age 97. My Dad passed 17 years ago, needless to say there was two lifetimes of things to empty from her house. We managed to sell the house and the family took most of the furniture, however the pictures that Mom and Dad had……now that is overwhelming ! Most of the things take up half of the garage….and much of the spare bedroom. It is still very cold here, and I have RA, so as soon as it warms up a bit, I will see a rule, at least one thing a day! I need to watch your videos every day, and keep motivated….thank you so much.
Boxes oh my, I have been on my own decluttering journey for the last year and as I have decluttered I seem to find myself with extra storage containers, but I still am bringing boxes into my home especially copy paper boxes which are the perfect size to handle. It truly is an obsession, I can’t get rid of a great box
I made last slips of paper to 'raffle' what organizational chores to tackle each week. The paper slips are in small bites.. Today I finally did my nightstand! I had so much stuff that did not belong. Upon completing, the whole side of the room looks sooo good! I am also a save a box collector but found flattening them really helps with space organization.
With your inspiration I started organizing and decorating my sewing room/office last March (talk about OVERWHELMING!), and I realized that my biggest problem is finding everything I've relocated -- still haven't found my grandmother's tin of buttons. I have spent the last year making an actual MAP of where I think items should go. Great idea in theory, but those locations might not suit me perfectly as time goes on, so the best part of using a map is that it can be revised. Also ... don't forget to LABEL everything that is enclosed/hidden. All my containers are now painted, decorated, and labeled, and I even intend to affix labels to drawers, cabinets and bookshelves, once I've decided on permanent locations for everything. I expect to resume work in that room next month, and I've learned to limit myself to just one hour each day -- I become tired of the job, frustrated, and bored if I overdo. Thanks for all your ideas and encouragement -- each more valuable than you could possibly know.
I am so dang proud and excited for you!!!! Not the lost tin of buttons part, but the fact that you've embraced what works for you and your best duration times! Try and use those zones so that all like things are together - this will help to locate those random items better. PLEASE keep me posted!!! I'd love to see photos when you are done. Congrats!!!!
Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! I used to have boxes but since my apartment goes through periodic inspections, I had to get rid of all of them. They don't like clutter and I'm a crafter! They even inspect my storage closet! So my "living room" is my real problem area because I live with my crafty items. I've decided to use up as much as I can in making cards to donate. I will probably have to change my style to a more minimalist style so that the supplies I "need" are less than I have now. Congratulations on the weight loss!!!!! You are my hero!
It's so hard when we see a creative value in everything!!!! I can always make 'something' out of anything. But - I have to limit my treasures to my available space.
@@TheCraftyOrganizer I have so much craft things it's crazy!! My husband will put things out for the trash man and I got drag some of it back because it's something I can make someone from it. It's making me crazy!!
@@TheCraftyOrganizer I need to keep reminding myself that I don't always "need" the next biggest thing. Not only will I keep my space in check but I'll save money, too. Lent is coming - maybe I should just give up buying new craft supplies for Lent and see if I survive that! LOL
@@teresaharrah4262 LOL!!! When my dear hubby was alive, he didn't mind how much "stuff" I bought so I'm sure he's laughing at me today. I think you two should have your own TV sitcom!
Amazing video as always. I really am proud of myself since I have been working on the house. At the moment, I am working on downsizing and organizing what is left in my kitchen. One room out of 6 rooms to be done. I am following your advise to set a timer. If I only get 1 drawer or 1 cabinet done in 1 day, it's all good. I finally have little pockets of sanity and soon, my whole kitchen will be sane again. I have a box of items to donate that I probably wouldn't have had in the past. Thank you for your common sense ideas. All purchases have ceased and I am no longer adding to the mess. I have hope now.
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!! Nothing makes me happier than hearing that someone is starting to feel better in their space as it gets organized. YAY!!!!!! Please keep me posted!
What an inspiring comment! GOOD FOR YOU! Some is better than none. 👍🏼And “little pockets of sanity” are boosters of energy. Good 🍀 luck on your progress.
I confess. I have boxes in my craft room. I can relate to the piles you referred to. I have a tendency to pile things up on dressers, coffee table ,etc. My husband used to joke that he was going to make a peak on each surface so I couldn't pile things up anymore.
I had to rewatch video because I wasn't paying too much attention to the video while I was in the chat. At my age I'm not too good at keeping up with two things at once. Thanks for being the best cheerleader ever. I hear every word you are saying, I know all the basics of like with like, purging what you don't need and all the organization tips. But my issue is how to do all I need to do with no uninterrupted time and space to work in. That's what frustrates me the most. I mean no disrespect for my husband, but I could get so much more done, bit by bit and day by day, if I got to work on it in my schedule instead of waiting for a bit of quiet time to hear myself think, much less have the energy to do anything. Anyway, just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your encouragement. God bless you. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas
I have started cleaning and decluttering my house. One room at a time. Usually one wall at a time. Or one section, the whole thing is overwhelming. You have helped me so much! I really appreciate you and your help! Thank you❤️❤️❤️😍
Did a few more things yesterday. But really don't know what needs to be done. I'm in the middle of a big scrapbook project that I want to finish. However I set it aside before the holidays.,..how to pick up where I left off? Plus I have decided to quit scrapping, but don't know what to remove before I finish the project? I'll be 77 in a couple of months and things don't get done as easily these days ☺️
Thank you. Your first overwhelmed-decluttering video was the first one of your I’d ever watched. Sadly, I let it go for the past few years. I rewatched before this one and have a plan. Again…THANK YOU.
Awwww!!!! You've been with me for a while then. xoxoxo You've got this, SueEllen! Clutter is a living, always-changing thing. Don't be hard on yourself. I am ALWAYS revisiting what I have and trying to stay on top of it.
Thank you for your tips. At the moment I am packing to move, and I'm purging because I'm downsizing into a smaller place a very smaller place. My system for doing this is as I'm packing I am also organizing by catagory. I have a box just specifically for pencils and pens do you know how many pencils and pens a person gets I had to throw about half of them out! LOL :-
I am watching your video, thinking you have lost a lot of weight, and you told us you are down 36 pounds! Congratulations ❣️ 🎉 You look like you FEEL better, and that is so critical for good health. I am struggling to lose twice that but my body is clinging to one 5 pound range. At least I am not gaining. You are a wealth of useful information. Thank you for your life's lessons.
A friend of mine has to move and luckily I procrastinated on braking down boxes 📦 They are in my spare room and garage. I’m gonna give them all to him.
Congrats on the weight loss. It's great, Norrine!!! I've recently re-organized my craft space, labeled all the bins and drawers (with cricut vinyl) and have set aside a lot of items for my sister. My husband says I have enough "stuff" and don't need any more. So, I'm sharing with my sister. Thank you so much for your tips.
I've been binge watching decluttering videos all afternoon. Then did a big purge on my hall cupboard. It's much tidier but at 50 I'm getting too old for this coz now I ache 😂.
I haven't watched you for a while because I've been busy in my "real world", but my first thought was "Wow! She looks great!". You look really healthy! And yes, I have empty boxes in my creative space-- which is also my bedroom. In the purging stage now... and the boxes are GONZO! Lol
@@TheCraftyOrganizer I spent last weekend trying to find my craft table. It’s 6 or 8 ft long. I broke down all of my boxes stored a supply the rest hit the recycle bin for Monday morning!! Instant relief ❤️
Hello my Tetra Queen. 🧚🧚♂️🧚♀️ Congratulations on the weight loss Norrine. I'm so proud of you sunshine. I only noticed your Radiance lately! 🌞 I have been in Love with your tip regarding the timer. Game changer for me. 👏It helps me with being overwhelmed as well as battling mobility issues. Took the pressure off of me. Like the tortoise and the hare, I see my progress. Lol Life changing indeed. Thank you. The 5 gallon bucket is a great analogy too. ✔️ I'm counting the days sunshine when you announce to us that you are getting your dream trailer. I've continued my Prayers and Meditation for quite some time since you've mentioned this. I visualize you doing just that. It is going to be Life Changing for you dear friend. Keep shining on. This is so much your calling. Cheers! 💃🎶🚌🎉🌞💕
You are so sweet!!!!! I am so excited to hear about your progress!!!! That makes me so happy. And I am visualizing that RV too!!!!!! I can't wait for it to happen. xoxo
Congratulations on the weight loss! That's awesome! Half my attic space is filled with boxes. My husband constantly puts them up there, "because you never know"! He needs an intervention. LOL I've been sharing some of your tips with him and little by little he's coming around. So there is hope!
Congratulations on your weight loss. You're looking fantastic. Thank you for all the tips. Boy do I have boxes but also lots of clutter. A big purge is imminent. My husband's things are another story. Lol
I love my boxes! They have become almost as important as the cargo they carried 😊 I've been hoping to find a reasonably easy way to create a little chest of drawers. Have you made such a video? My husband will be eternally grateful to see these boxes reincarnate! Help!🙏
My rule is "Pick up one thing, put it where it belongs, rinse and repeat." That may be back into the box you took it out of, on a shelf, in a drawer, in a box to sort later into smaller containers, in a donate box or a trash can, but everything has a place. That place may be in someone else's house, but it has a place.
I always love watching your videos. I’ve been reorganizing my studio/office for the past 3 months! I am almost done. I used so many of your tips and am so grateful for your help and encouragement. When you mentioned empty boxes I burst out laughing. Guilty as charged! Now they are in the garage. I will be away for a week and I will then start on the garage. If they don’t get used there they will get recycled. One thing that helped was the telling myself that giving away or donating good craft supplies I’m just not using will allow someone else to enjoy them. It became much easier thinking that, ❤️ Shirley
It's so true!!!!! Letting go of those supplies is hard, but it is such a HUGE gift for the next person. That's the perfect mindset. Well done, Shirley!
I’m in the process of moving my crafts to the garage and I store all the empty containers/boxes in the front bedroom. I have so many of them that I can hardly maneuver between them! I promised myself that the leftovers would go at the end of the project. This is very scary for me because I have “complete” syndrome. I HAVE to hold on to the lids until I find the bases. Well, it has been several moves of hanging onto these mismatched containers and to date none of them have decided to fit together so it’s time to go!!!
Great video Norrine! I have started to declutter and have a fairly big bag of stuff for donation. I purposely left the bag in my craft room for the last 2 weeks. I only took one thing out of the bag so now I feel that I can donate the rest and not miss anything in it! Once that bag is gone then I will start decluttering in another area and do the same. Seems to work for me! Congratulations on your weight loss!!! You look fabulous!
I'm so excited for you!!!!!!! I've done that too.... hold off on donating for a bit. Before I take it, I try to name off anything that's in the bag/box. I can never remember what's in there, which tells me it's all good to go! LOL
Glad I saw just the reminder I needed. I did see your first decluttering tips and have used some of them, so this was very timely. Thank you!!! P.S. your weight loss is very noticeable. You look great. 👍
Norrine thank you for sharing. Now that I am on chronic fatigue meds and they are beginning to help I'm looking at all the things I need to get done. The support group is wonderful in supporting me and cheering me on. Now I can do the things in this video and before you know it we will be organized again. God bless you for all your help
Congratulations on the weight loss. You are looking good. I need to lose some of my clutter. I have been taking printed papers to crops to give away. It helped me feel good that it will go to good use. My next project to give away are some of my stamps that are taking up too much space. Thanks.
Hello, I'm so thankful for you and your channel! My biggest challenge is I do so many different crafts that I don't know how to organize everything 😔. I do projects with miniatures, cricut, plaster crafting, painting, wood furniture for dollhouses etc.. I've only ever seen videos with crafters that only focus on one craft in there storage (only scrapbook etc) ... Any suggestions??
You can either organize by supplies - so that you can cross use them depending on what you are working on - or you can organize by project with multi use tools being left out. That's how I organize. Because I do so many different things too, I have my tools out on a peg board, then separate my scrapbooking from my wood projects. I keep my soft goods (ribbon/fabric/etc) all together, and keep décor supplies in another container. This allows me to find what I want if I am pulling one thing out - but also allows me to be creative and explore the category of supplies when I want to make something. Use book cases or storage racks to separate those things and store in boxes or clear plastic bins so you can see them easily. Does that make sense?
Yes, I have boxes. I became fascinated with making furniture/storage out of cardboard. Meanwhile, I has several other projects I needed to finish. So, I kept saving boxes. It got out of control. There was one very large box. I decided I could keep any cardboard that would fit in that box. The rest was recycled. That solved the box issue.
You are looking good. I have become very conscious of clutter lately. I have been watching a lot of decluttering videos. One person in particular is Dana K. White. She teaches “The Container Theory”. This is exactly what you are talking about in this video. We can keep what fits in the space. The container can be your house, a room, a closet, etc. Now I’m having trouble with your background. I will applaud any effort you want to make in that area.
I definitely have boxes, but I am getting rid of them 😊! I’m going through the ephemera collection of years. Only to make sure there aren’t important papers or family pictures. Those need to be saved😁. Thank you for sharing, take care 🤗💕!
Yes, I have stacks of small boxes usually from Amazon or other online purchases. Absolutely routinely in my way. I’m saving them because they are the right size for mailing out the items I’m selling on eBay in an effort to declutter. Is this irony? I’m going to commit to breaking them down this weekend. I will then donate the pile of paintings that are currently occupying the space that will house the broken down boxes. I will report back Monday. Thanks for the nudge. Congratulations on your weight loss. You are an inspiration in more ways than organizing.
I have not felt good the past nine months bi have arthritis and other problems. I started with the four large drawers in my dresser. Then my husbands chest of drawers then moved to closet. I worked about thirty minutes a day to start. Last week I started on my craft room have made amazing progress. In the process of sorting through my supplies. Am so happy with progress. Started out slow and worked up to a couple of hours a day.
I have needed this for a while! Thank you so much for this. I have been drowning in chaos lately and I find myself running around in circles trying to figure out what to get rid of first this will help me so much to actually get started on minimizing what I have collected since the end of 2019!
Hello Norrine, I want to start with how lovely you are looking! Keep up the great work! You mentioned boxes, yes I have boxes upon boxes, because I might need it someday. I have downsized my box collection and actually used a lot of them, but I still have some, you know, just in case. ha ha ha. Tetras Queen, can I get an amen on that! Oh dear me my DH is out of his mind with my boxes and stuff. Loving the organizer you showed, it's looking good (hee hee) Take care, :-)
OMG! I could not figure out why I wasn’t getting notified of your videos. Even ask on your support page. Somehow I got inscribed. Well we’re all set now, I hope! Great to see you again!
Great tips! I keep 1 of each size shipping size box broken down together in my garage and put the rest for free on Fb Marketplace. I also keep fancier boxes for gifts stacked together, high up in my closet & recycle the rest.
I have problem with doing my re-organization than doing crafts. I think if this was easier to get to, see, whatever I will get more done. It dosent happen often. I also suffer with I want to try so many different things and I will buy the items to do it. Then forget what I was going to do with them! How do you keep track of your ideas you want to do??
Keep your ideas in a notebook and then you can list the supplies you need and what you already have - you could also go as far as making a note of where you have them stored.
I have boxes, and I am a "in case I need it" person. In the process of setting up my craft/sewing room and very overwhelmed. Following your tips, will let you know how it goes. My problem is having to make some gifts before I am ready to use my craft room. Making more mess looking for things I know I have, but not in their place.
I totally get that!!! Not being able to work in my space or find my things frustrates me so much, that I use the frustration as my motivation to just get it organized!!!!
Oh my heck! I just sent a huge stack of broken down boxes to the recyclers this week! But guess what! I still have at least a dozen in my kitchen - at least they are broken down so they stack nicely.
I'm in the process of organizing a craft/ nail/ workout room in the house. I'm trying ty be creative with my storage for different purposes and how often I use things.
thank you so much. i am doing now the "work on a small space". i got really depressed with all that is going on and i let everything go. my apartment is a disaster and i can't look at it as a whole because it leads to me sitting down and crying. one thing i decided first. get rid of all the garbage. i had recycle bags and boxes all over the place. now i am working on my kitchen one section at a time. i'm also breaking down all those boxes and will take them out because yes they take up so much space. and here's one thing i heard from a rather famous person.. either use your stuff or get rid of it. sell it, donate it. because if you don't, your kids will sell it all at a garage sale for 5 bucks. and i don't have kids. if you have a ton of stuff you don't use, get rid of it for your familie's sake so they don't have to deal with it when you are gone. if there's stuff they want, give it to them now.
Oh, Patricia!!! Sending you giant hugs. I am so glad to hear you did dive in and start with the items that were easy to discard. Please enjoy that feeling of accomplishment and just keep doing a little at a time!!!! You will get there. Keep me posted - I genuinely want to hear how it's going for you. xoxo
Just consolidated a bunch of cardboard boxes in my living room 2 hrs ago. lol Thinking about those things we get from other people that we have to ignore - today in my craft room, I got "this room is a fire hazard'. thx babe! Thank you for the inspiration as always, Norrine!!
Hi lady.... Another great review.... My daughter and i recently decluttered and had a garage sale (we needed more than one garage😁) after wards the leftovers all got donated....whew
I could tell as soon as I saw you in this video that you've lost weight. Congratulations! ❤ You look Fabulous! 🥰 I do have empty boxes. Not as many as I used to, but they're there. They're small 2 inch boxes that I use when I make my products to put them in. They get recycled. I don't get more. I'm still decluttering and organizing my space. It's slowed to a standstill right now bcz my mom is in the hospital since feb 4th. It's not going to end well. They're still trying to get her a treatment and arrange for rehab after. It's a struggle with insurance rules. Hopefully, I'll know more Mon. or Tues. It's all palliative care. I'm glad you're here for me to watch and listen. It gives me some sanity and a relaxing moment. ❤
😩 Empty boxes, yes! The basement was full of them. I am overwhelmed with EVERYTHING! It does seem impossible. My husband says you eat an elephant, one bite at a time. I told him, I am not interested in eating an elephant! They are too filling. Trying to remember what has been accomplished, instead of thinking so much about what still needs done, helps. I can now open the boot closet, without having something fall on my head. Hurray!
We just moved and I’ve been watching your videos to help me organize my craft room. I now have several empty plastic boxes which may or may not get used once I unbox more items from the cardboard moving boxes. I’m currently trying to put like items together using your baggie storage system and having more items grouped into one storage container rather than having a bunch of smaller storage containers. It can get overwhelming, but also kind of fun. I LOVE your space. It’s so tidy and pretty. I hope mine can look like that!
Norrine, you are definitely the best kept secret on You Tube! Love your fabulous suggestions. Your weight loss shows. You look great!
LIZ!!!! You just made my day! Thank you so much. xoxoxo
Love the intro, yes I go to the room. Walk put and go get a slice of cake, cake makes it better lol
OMGosh - cake DOES make everything better! But while you are enjoying it.... plan what you are going in to do for five min in that space. ;) You've got this!!
You look fabulous! I knock down my boxes, stack them in a corner of my garage, once a month or so, I take them to the recycle place.
**BIG HUG** 😭😭😭
And YES… of course I have WAY more “really good boxes” than any one person or household could possibly need. 😅🙃
We all do! It's one of the most common items to hold on to! LOL
nnylasoR-don't feel bad. I've moved 6 times since 2015, so I have moving boxes in my attic. I keep them, because they are expensive, and I might need them, or someone in my family might. 🤷🏼♀️
Excellent as always!! Thanks Norrine! I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed with getting my room organized, so I needed a pep talk and I knew right where to go!!😊 Thank you!❤️
You've got this, Terrie!
Norrine this is why you are so relatable. You are just like us and you share your struggles along with your solutions. I’m so blessed you came into my life!
Thank you so much, my friend. xoxoxo
Hi, my dear Mother passed away in September at age 97. My Dad passed 17 years ago, needless to say there was two lifetimes of things to empty from her house. We managed to sell the house and the family took most of the furniture, however the pictures that Mom and Dad had……now that is overwhelming !
Most of the things take up half of the garage….and much of the spare bedroom. It is still very cold here, and I have RA, so as soon as it warms up a bit, I will see a rule, at least one thing a day! I need to watch your videos every day, and keep motivated….thank you so much.
You’ve got this!!!!!!
6 boxes...but they are cool shapes and sizes...😆
You don't need to justify to me! LOL I have a crate full of them too!!!!! 😂
Boxes oh my, I have been on my own decluttering journey for the last year and as I have decluttered I seem to find myself with extra storage containers, but I still am bringing boxes into my home especially copy paper boxes which are the perfect size to handle. It truly is an obsession, I can’t get rid of a great box
I know!!! It is one of the most commonly collected items! :) But, I agree... those copy paper boxes are the BEST! LOL
So true love copy paper boxes. We just cleaned out 52 boxes from my basement!! We but kept about 12 copy paper box’s. Really cleared up space. 😊
@@marylynnmellens5597 that’s amazing and some good decluttering muscles.
I made last slips of paper to 'raffle' what organizational chores to tackle each week. The paper slips are in small bites.. Today I finally did my nightstand! I had so much stuff that did not belong. Upon completing, the whole side of the room looks sooo good! I am also a save a box collector but found flattening them really helps with space organization.
What an amazing idea!!!!! I love that!!!! You made them bite sized AND fun that way. GENIUS!
I LOVE the idea of the raffle chore. Everything written on the raffle ticket needs to be done, so no matter which one you get, it’s a winner.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
With your inspiration I started organizing and decorating my sewing room/office last March (talk about OVERWHELMING!), and I realized that my biggest problem is finding everything I've relocated -- still haven't found my grandmother's tin of buttons. I have spent the last year making an actual MAP of where I think items should go. Great idea in theory, but those locations might not suit me perfectly as time goes on, so the best part of using a map is that it can be revised. Also ... don't forget to LABEL everything that is enclosed/hidden. All my containers are now painted, decorated, and labeled, and I even intend to affix labels to drawers, cabinets and bookshelves, once I've decided on permanent locations for everything. I expect to resume work in that room next month, and I've learned to limit myself to just one hour each day -- I become tired of the job, frustrated, and bored if I overdo. Thanks for all your ideas and encouragement -- each more valuable than you could possibly know.
I am so dang proud and excited for you!!!! Not the lost tin of buttons part, but the fact that you've embraced what works for you and your best duration times! Try and use those zones so that all like things are together - this will help to locate those random items better. PLEASE keep me posted!!! I'd love to see photos when you are done. Congrats!!!!
Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! I used to have boxes but since my apartment goes through periodic inspections, I had to get rid of all of them. They don't like clutter and I'm a crafter! They even inspect my storage closet! So my "living room" is my real problem area because I live with my crafty items. I've decided to use up as much as I can in making cards to donate. I will probably have to change my style to a more minimalist style so that the supplies I "need" are less than I have now. Congratulations on the weight loss!!!!! You are my hero!
It's so hard when we see a creative value in everything!!!! I can always make 'something' out of anything. But - I have to limit my treasures to my available space.
@@TheCraftyOrganizer I have so much craft things it's crazy!! My husband will put things out for the trash man and I got drag some of it back because it's something I can make someone from it. It's making me crazy!!
@@TheCraftyOrganizer I need to keep reminding myself that I don't always "need" the next biggest thing. Not only will I keep my space in check but I'll save money, too. Lent is coming - maybe I should just give up buying new craft supplies for Lent and see if I survive that! LOL
@@teresaharrah4262 LOL!!! When my dear hubby was alive, he didn't mind how much "stuff" I bought so I'm sure he's laughing at me today. I think you two should have your own TV sitcom!
@@claudiarose4139 Lol, I never thought of that. Lol Maybe someone should do that, it would be funny. I can imagine what my neighbors think. 🤣🤣
Amazing video as always. I really am proud of myself since I have been working on the house. At the moment, I am working on downsizing and organizing what is left in my kitchen. One room out of 6 rooms to be done. I am following your advise to set a timer. If I only get 1 drawer or 1 cabinet done in 1 day, it's all good. I finally have little pockets of sanity and soon, my whole kitchen will be sane again. I have a box of items to donate that I probably wouldn't have had in the past. Thank you for your common sense ideas. All purchases have ceased and I am no longer adding to the mess. I have hope now.
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!! Nothing makes me happier than hearing that someone is starting to feel better in their space as it gets organized. YAY!!!!!! Please keep me posted!
What an inspiring comment! GOOD FOR YOU! Some is better than none. 👍🏼And “little pockets of sanity” are boosters of energy. Good 🍀 luck on your progress.
OMG you right! I do have empty 📦 boxes
Tee hee. I wasn't peeking. I swear! LOL
I confess. I have boxes in my craft room. I can relate to the piles you referred to. I have a tendency to pile things up on dressers, coffee table ,etc. My husband used to joke that he was going to make a peak on each surface so I couldn't pile things up anymore.
LOL That's a great idea! I could have used that when my kids were little!
I had to rewatch video because I wasn't paying too much attention to the video while I was in the chat. At my age I'm not too good at keeping up with two things at once. Thanks for being the best cheerleader ever. I hear every word you are saying, I know all the basics of like with like, purging what you don't need and all the organization tips. But my issue is how to do all I need to do with no uninterrupted time and space to work in. That's what frustrates me the most. I mean no disrespect for my husband, but I could get so much more done, bit by bit and day by day, if I got to work on it in my schedule instead of waiting for a bit of quiet time to hear myself think, much less have the energy to do anything. Anyway, just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your encouragement. God bless you. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas
Love you, Becky!!!!! You are doing great!!!!! You really are. xoxoxo
I'm glad you are doing so well & thank you for your kindness, support & valuable information.
I have started cleaning and decluttering my house. One room at a time. Usually one wall at a time. Or one section, the whole thing is overwhelming. You have helped me so much! I really appreciate you and your help! Thank you❤️❤️❤️😍
I'm so happy I can help! Keep me posted!!!
I'm a box horder!!😄
I even have them in my car!
It's hard for me to put like things together.
It's slow 🐌 but I'm getting there 😊
You've got this, Dawn!!!! I'm rooting for you! LOL
I started in my craft room today. Did a few small things today
WAY TO GO, Patricia!!!!!! 🎉💐😘
Did a few more things yesterday. But really don't know what needs to be done. I'm in the middle of a big scrapbook project that I want to finish. However I set it aside before the holidays.,..how to pick up where I left off? Plus I have decided to quit scrapping, but don't know what to remove before I finish the project? I'll be 77 in a couple of months and things don't get done as easily these days ☺️
Thank you. Your first overwhelmed-decluttering video was the first one of your I’d ever watched. Sadly, I let it go for the past few years. I rewatched before this one and have a plan. Again…THANK YOU.
Awwww!!!! You've been with me for a while then. xoxoxo You've got this, SueEllen! Clutter is a living, always-changing thing. Don't be hard on yourself. I am ALWAYS revisiting what I have and trying to stay on top of it.
Thank you for your tips. At the moment I am packing to move, and I'm purging because I'm downsizing into a smaller place a very smaller place. My system for doing this is as I'm packing I am also organizing by catagory. I have a box just specifically for pencils and pens do you know how many pencils and pens a person gets I had to throw about half of them out! LOL :-
Good for you!!!! Purging as you go means you’ll be in a great position when you get to your new place!!!
I am watching your video, thinking you have lost a lot of weight, and you told us you are down 36 pounds! Congratulations ❣️ 🎉 You look like you FEEL better, and that is so critical for good health. I am struggling to lose twice that but my body is clinging to one 5 pound range. At least I am not gaining.
You are a wealth of useful information. Thank you for your life's lessons.
Thank you so much, Susan!!!! I am feeling so much better - and that was my biggest motivator.
I've lived in it for 25 years. Thank you
A friend of mine has to move and luckily I procrastinated on braking down boxes 📦 They are in my spare room and garage. I’m gonna give them all to him.
Woohoo!!!!! Helping you AND him! :D
So helpful…. As always! 🥰
Congrats on the weight loss. It's great, Norrine!!! I've recently re-organized my craft space, labeled all the bins and drawers (with cricut vinyl) and have set aside a lot of items for my sister. My husband says I have enough "stuff" and don't need any more. So, I'm sharing with my sister. Thank you so much for your tips.
Yay!!!!! You get space and she gets new crafting supplies! It's a win-win!!!!!
I've been binge watching decluttering videos all afternoon. Then did a big purge on my hall cupboard. It's much tidier but at 50 I'm getting too old for this coz now I ache 😂.
Well done!!!! Now, take it easy and enjoy your progress! :D
I haven't watched you for a while because I've been busy in my "real world", but my first thought was "Wow! She looks great!". You look really healthy! And yes, I have empty boxes in my creative space-- which is also my bedroom. In the purging stage now... and the boxes are GONZO! Lol
LOL I know about the boxes, because I have them too!!!!!!
Thank you for this & for part 1. Great tips.
Congrat on the weight loss. That's almost 2 1/2 stone in the UK. (14 lbs to a stone)
It even sounds better your way!!!! Thank you, Julie!!!!!
I raise my hand. Yep. Empty boxes. Great tutorial. Thanks Norrine
LOL Thanks, Debbie! I'm guilty of boxes too. Trust me!
@@TheCraftyOrganizer I spent last weekend trying to find my craft table. It’s 6 or 8 ft long. I broke down all of my boxes stored a supply the rest hit the recycle bin for Monday morning!! Instant relief ❤️
Hello my Tetra Queen. 🧚🧚♂️🧚♀️
Congratulations on the weight loss Norrine. I'm so proud of you sunshine. I only noticed your Radiance lately! 🌞
I have been in Love with your tip regarding the timer. Game changer for me. 👏It helps me with being overwhelmed as well as battling mobility issues. Took the pressure off of me. Like the tortoise and the hare, I see my progress. Lol Life changing indeed. Thank you. The 5 gallon bucket is a great analogy too. ✔️
I'm counting the days sunshine when you announce to us that you are getting your dream trailer. I've continued my Prayers and Meditation for quite some time since you've mentioned this. I visualize you doing just that. It is going to be Life Changing for you dear friend. Keep shining on. This is so much your calling. Cheers! 💃🎶🚌🎉🌞💕
You are so sweet!!!!! I am so excited to hear about your progress!!!! That makes me so happy. And I am visualizing that RV too!!!!!! I can't wait for it to happen. xoxo
@@TheCraftyOrganizer oops, I meant to say RV. 🌞
Oh boy…do I have boxes! With yearly plans of a yard sale!
Congratulations on the weight loss! That's awesome! Half my attic space is filled with boxes. My husband constantly puts them up there, "because you never know"! He needs an intervention. LOL I've been sharing some of your tips with him and little by little he's coming around. So there is hope!
Wow!!! Husbands are hard sometimes..... super excited to hear yours is listening! :D
Congratulations on your weight loss. You're looking fantastic. Thank you for all the tips. Boy do I have boxes but also lots of clutter. A big purge is imminent. My husband's things are another story. Lol
Yeah.... husbands are always another story. LOL Keep me posted on your purging progress! :D
I love my boxes! They have become almost as important as the cargo they carried 😊
I've been hoping to find a reasonably easy way to create a little chest of drawers. Have you made such a video? My husband will be eternally grateful to see these boxes reincarnate! Help!🙏
I actually do!!!! Hope it's close to what you want: th-cam.com/video/MDWOOPVfsBU/w-d-xo.html
My rule is "Pick up one thing, put it where it belongs, rinse and repeat." That may be back into the box you took it out of, on a shelf, in a drawer, in a box to sort later into smaller containers, in a donate box or a trash can, but everything has a place. That place may be in someone else's house, but it has a place.
Well done!!!!
I always love watching your videos. I’ve been reorganizing my studio/office for the past 3 months! I am almost done. I used so many of your tips and am so grateful for your help and encouragement.
When you mentioned empty boxes I burst out laughing. Guilty as charged! Now they are in the garage. I will be away for a week and I will then start on the garage. If they don’t get used there they will get recycled.
One thing that helped was the telling myself that giving away or donating good craft supplies I’m just not using will allow someone else to enjoy them. It became much easier thinking that,
❤️ Shirley
It's so true!!!!! Letting go of those supplies is hard, but it is such a HUGE gift for the next person. That's the perfect mindset. Well done, Shirley!
I’m in the process of moving my crafts to the garage and I store all the empty containers/boxes in the front bedroom. I have so many of them that I can hardly maneuver between them! I promised myself that the leftovers would go at the end of the project. This is very scary for me because I have “complete” syndrome. I HAVE to hold on to the lids until I find the bases. Well, it has been several moves of hanging onto these mismatched containers and to date none of them have decided to fit together so it’s time to go!!!
I know it's hard for you... but it will feel SO GOOD to have the space completed! So focus on THAT as your goal. xoxoxo
Great video Norrine! I have started to declutter and have a fairly big bag of stuff for donation. I purposely left the bag in my craft room for the last 2 weeks. I only took one thing out of the bag so now I feel that I can donate the rest and not miss anything in it! Once that bag is gone then I will start decluttering in another area and do the same. Seems to work for me! Congratulations on your weight loss!!! You look fabulous!
I'm so excited for you!!!!!!! I've done that too.... hold off on donating for a bit. Before I take it, I try to name off anything that's in the bag/box. I can never remember what's in there, which tells me it's all good to go! LOL
I needed to hear everything you said. Thank you!!
You are so welcome
Glad I saw just the reminder I needed. I did see your first decluttering tips and have used some of them, so this was very timely. Thank you!!! P.S. your weight loss is very noticeable. You look great. 👍
Thanks, Rubi!!!
Norrine thank you for sharing. Now that I am on chronic fatigue meds and they are beginning to help I'm looking at all the things I need to get done. The support group is wonderful in supporting me and cheering me on. Now I can do the things in this video and before you know it we will be organized again. God bless you for all your help
I am so happy to hear this!!!! I'm excited to hear all about your progress. ♥
Congratulations on the weight loss. You are looking good. I need to lose some of my clutter. I have been taking printed papers to crops to give away. It helped me feel good that it will go to good use. My next project to give away are some of my stamps that are taking up too much space. Thanks.
Way to go on purging the paper!!!!!!
I keep boxes and try to figure out the purpose right away and then recycle the ones that are not needed immediately. Good idea to fold them up.
Yes, I have a pile of boxes! Congratulations on the weight loss!
Lol I usually keep one for the donations. My Chewy dog boxes are great for that. If I do keep one for a project I break it down flat.
Hello, I'm so thankful for you and your channel! My biggest challenge is I do so many different crafts that I don't know how to organize everything 😔. I do projects with miniatures, cricut, plaster crafting, painting, wood furniture for dollhouses etc.. I've only ever seen videos with crafters that only focus on one craft in there storage (only scrapbook etc)
... Any suggestions??
You can either organize by supplies - so that you can cross use them depending on what you are working on - or you can organize by project with multi use tools being left out. That's how I organize. Because I do so many different things too, I have my tools out on a peg board, then separate my scrapbooking from my wood projects. I keep my soft goods (ribbon/fabric/etc) all together, and keep décor supplies in another container. This allows me to find what I want if I am pulling one thing out - but also allows me to be creative and explore the category of supplies when I want to make something. Use book cases or storage racks to separate those things and store in boxes or clear plastic bins so you can see them easily. Does that make sense?
Yes, I have boxes. I became fascinated with making furniture/storage out of cardboard. Meanwhile, I has several other projects I needed to finish. So, I kept saving boxes. It got out of control. There was one very large box. I decided I could keep any cardboard that would fit in that box. The rest was recycled. That solved the box issue.
I make these storage things out of boxes and they look like little suitcases.
You are looking good. I have become very conscious of clutter lately. I have been watching a lot of decluttering videos. One person in particular is Dana K. White. She teaches “The Container Theory”. This is exactly what you are talking about in this video. We can keep what fits in the space. The container can be your house, a room, a closet, etc. Now I’m having trouble with your background. I will applaud any effort you want to make in that area.
How funny! I just redid it, because it was feeling cluttered to me! :D
Congratulations on your WW success and enjoy your journey! It is a great program. Celebrate the small successes!
Thank you, Kim!!!
🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️I have several boxes. I did give 6 Away yesterday lol 😆
I definitely have boxes, but I am getting rid of them 😊! I’m going through the ephemera collection of years. Only to make sure there aren’t important papers or family pictures. Those need to be saved😁. Thank you for sharing, take care 🤗💕!
Way to go!!!!!
congrats on your weight loss
Awesome congratulations
Yes, I have stacks of small boxes usually from Amazon or other online purchases. Absolutely routinely in my way. I’m saving them because they are the right size for mailing out the items I’m selling on eBay in an effort to declutter. Is this irony?
I’m going to commit to breaking them down this weekend. I will then donate the pile of paintings that are currently occupying the space that will house the broken down boxes. I will report back Monday. Thanks for the nudge. Congratulations on your weight loss. You are an inspiration in more ways than organizing.
Checking in... how'd it go breaking them down? If you didn't, that's ok! You still have time. :D
I love boxes, I have a bunch different sizes, shapes. Im addicted to good boxes, cant get rid of them, lol
Thank you. For being a cheerleader.
Anytime you need it! xooxo
Yes, I do! Always boxes!
I have not felt good the past nine months bi have arthritis and other problems. I started with the four large drawers in my dresser. Then my husbands chest of drawers then moved to closet. I worked about thirty minutes a day to start. Last week I started on my craft room have made amazing progress. In the process of sorting through my supplies. Am so happy with progress. Started out slow and worked up to a couple of hours a day.
NINA!!!!!!! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!! Wow!!!!! That is just so exciting to hear!!!!!!
Oh my. The boxes I have!!!!!!!!!
LOL I know!!! I do too!!!! LOL
I have needed this for a while! Thank you so much for this. I have been drowning in chaos lately and I find myself running around in circles trying to figure out what to get rid of first this will help me so much to actually get started on minimizing what I have collected since the end of 2019!
You got this!
Hello Norrine, I want to start with how lovely you are looking! Keep up the great work! You mentioned boxes, yes I have boxes upon boxes, because I might need it someday. I have downsized my box collection and actually used a lot of them, but I still have some, you know, just in case. ha ha ha. Tetras Queen, can I get an amen on that! Oh dear me my DH is out of his mind with my boxes and stuff. Loving the organizer you showed, it's looking good (hee hee) Take care, :-)
I have every size box u can think of. They're in every room of my tiny house. Problem is, I put things in almost every box to get them out my way.
OH NO! Do you sometimes forget what box you put things in??
Me too! It’s crazy, but nice to know that I’m not the only one.
@@TheCraftyOrganizer yes mam!! I've got 2 pair of glasses that I really need and I have no idea where they are.
OMG! I could not figure out why I wasn’t getting notified of your videos. Even ask on your support page. Somehow I got inscribed. Well we’re all set now, I hope! Great to see you again!
Awww! Well, thank you for coming back! I really appreciate that!
Great tips!
I keep 1 of each size shipping size box broken down together in my garage and put the rest for free on Fb Marketplace.
I also keep fancier boxes for gifts stacked together, high up in my closet & recycle the rest.
Smart! They really don't take up that much space when they are nested or broken down. Way to go!
Thanks. Your advice is working for me. It’s an ongoing thing.
So glad to hear this!!!!!! It is ongoing - but you've got this!!!!
You look amazing. You shirt looks great on you.
Thank you, Sherry!!!
I have problem with doing my re-organization than doing crafts. I think if this was easier to get to, see, whatever I will get more done. It dosent happen often. I also suffer with I want to try so many different things and I will buy the items to do it. Then forget what I was going to do with them! How do you keep track of your ideas you want to do??
Keep your ideas in a notebook and then you can list the supplies you need and what you already have - you could also go as far as making a note of where you have them stored.
OMG!! That's me to a T!! Thanks, now I know I'm not the only one I don't feel so guilty about it. Lol
I have boxes, and I am a "in case I need it" person. In the process of setting up my craft/sewing room and very overwhelmed. Following your tips, will let you know how it goes. My problem is having to make some gifts before I am ready to use my craft room. Making more mess looking for things I know I have, but not in their place.
I totally get that!!! Not being able to work in my space or find my things frustrates me so much, that I use the frustration as my motivation to just get it organized!!!!
Yes. I have boxes to fill to get rid of stuff!!
Oh my heck! I just sent a huge stack of broken down boxes to the recyclers this week! But guess what! I still have at least a dozen in my kitchen - at least they are broken down so they stack nicely.
LOL I have many too. Less than I did though! Woohoo for the both of us!
Boxes all over!!!!🤪📦📦📦📦📦😵💫
Right? Me too. LOL
Congratulations on your weight loss, that's amazing! You look fantastic ❤
Just thank you
Rewatched for inspiration renewal. 😇
Thank you, I feel so encouraged.
I needed my reminders, thanks again
Awesome video
Looking awesome my friend!!!
😘 Thanks!!!
boxes yes!
I have empty boxes but I need them for organizing a room.
Good Morning Norrine,☕️ As always great tips 🥰Congratulations on your weight lost💃🏻Have a safe and good weekend☀️
How are you this lovely Saturday? Hope you are doing well. xoxo
I have many boxes!
Awesome tips as usual. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom.
Thank you for your motivation, I a m going to take my draws one at a time.
You can do it!
Norrine, I confess! I guess I’m a box hoarder!
Don't tell anyone, I am too 😉
I'm in the process of organizing a craft/ nail/ workout room in the house. I'm trying ty be creative with my storage for different purposes and how often I use things.
thank you so much. i am doing now the "work on a small space". i got really depressed with all that is going on and i let everything go. my apartment is a disaster and i can't look at it as a whole because it leads to me sitting down and crying. one thing i decided first. get rid of all the garbage. i had recycle bags and boxes all over the place. now i am working on my kitchen one section at a time. i'm also breaking down all those boxes and will take them out because yes they take up so much space. and here's one thing i heard from a rather famous person.. either use your stuff or get rid of it. sell it, donate it. because if you don't, your kids will sell it all at a garage sale for 5 bucks. and i don't have kids. if you have a ton of stuff you don't use, get rid of it for your familie's sake so they don't have to deal with it when you are gone. if there's stuff they want, give it to them now.
Oh, Patricia!!! Sending you giant hugs. I am so glad to hear you did dive in and start with the items that were easy to discard. Please enjoy that feeling of accomplishment and just keep doing a little at a time!!!! You will get there. Keep me posted - I genuinely want to hear how it's going for you. xoxo
Thank you for this video.
Congrats on the weight loss!!
Thanks, Bunny!!
Just consolidated a bunch of cardboard boxes in my living room 2 hrs ago. lol
Thinking about those things we get from other people that we have to ignore - today in my craft room, I got "this room is a fire hazard'. thx babe!
Thank you for the inspiration as always, Norrine!!
LOL Yeah.... I'm your official cheerleader. YOU'VE GOT THIS!
@@TheCraftyOrganizer Thank you!!! xoxo
i have soooo many boxes!!!
Hi lady.... Another great review....
My daughter and i recently decluttered and had a garage sale (we needed more than one garage😁) after wards the leftovers all got donated....whew
Awesome!
I could tell as soon as I saw you in this video that you've lost weight. Congratulations! ❤ You look Fabulous! 🥰 I do have empty boxes. Not as many as I used to, but they're there. They're small 2 inch boxes that I use when I make my products to put them in. They get recycled. I don't get more. I'm still decluttering and organizing my space. It's slowed to a standstill right now bcz my mom is in the hospital since feb 4th. It's not going to end well. They're still trying to get her a treatment and arrange for rehab after. It's a struggle with insurance rules. Hopefully, I'll know more Mon. or Tues. It's all palliative care. I'm glad you're here for me to watch and listen. It gives me some sanity and a relaxing moment. ❤
Sending prayers for you and your Mom!!!!! Take as many relaxing moments as you can.
I have so many boxes!!
I have one milk crate full of small boxes. Funny thing is I keep forgetting I have it! LOL
Great video, super tips!
😩 Empty boxes, yes! The basement was full of them.
I am overwhelmed with EVERYTHING! It does seem impossible. My husband says you eat an elephant, one bite at a time. I told him, I am not interested in eating an elephant! They are too filling.
Trying to remember what has been accomplished, instead of thinking so much about what still needs done, helps. I can now open the boot closet, without having something fall on my head. Hurray!
LOL Yay for the boot closet!!!!! Your husband is right though..... just one small bite at a time, no matter how long it takes. :D