Here is how I used the Fridge Binz storage containers recommend by Jennifer McGuire & clear acrylic makeup organizers to organize in my craft room. Love it!! I created this video with the TH-cam Video Editor ( / editor )
I was so happy to have found this. I like the videos of craft rooms, but the majority now seem to be people who had a craft room designed as they built their new house. What I get the most from are the videos where people have found great storage containers that are re-purposed as in Mary's re-use of the acrylic makeup storage units. I, too, use more of my things that are immediately available and not necessarily sorted by color. I have curtain expansion rods holding my embellishments by category and some Michaels cubes and bookcases, plastic 12x12 cases with the lids removed so when they go into the plastic tower I can easily see & get what is in it - both came from others' craft room videos! Good job, Mary! Hope to see more ideas!
Oh, my gosh what a wonderful chance to learn some great tricks and ideas for managing all the stuff we have! Love the ideas and plan to use some for my new craft room. Thanks for sharing.
+Cynthia Richter Hi Cynthia So glad you found some new ideas to use in your craft space! For me, managing my supplies is an important step in being able to create. I can not work if my desk is a mess. Plus knowing where I put stuff helps me remember what I have and to use it. Happy Crafting Mary
+Pr Scrapper Hi I loved reading your comment, "my great sense of space", and how I explained my storage. Encouragement came woven in your words:-) Thank you so much for sharing. Happy Craft Solutions, Mary
Thank God I stumbled onto your video! I saw the 3-stack acrylic drawers and the makeup display a while ago but didn't think much of them since I thought, I need bigger drawers to store my bigger craft stuff and these acrylics will only cramp my (huge) craft desk.. until I saw the way you organized all the glitters and tiny chalk inks/perfect pearls/pearl ex/twinkling h2o pots and I thought, holy crap! I can save so much space in my Ikea drawers if I move them into the acrylic drawers! And they will look pretty, too! LOL. So, yeah, I'll be going to that store again for a haul (I hope the acrylic drawers are still available). Thank you so much for sharing!
Jill Norwood Thanks JIll for watching. For me the clear acyrlic is the best thing ever for storing all are goodies. I see what I have and remember to use, and it is pretty to look at! A win win in my book. TFW Mary
I love your Glitter Buffet too! Its awesome. I love how you repurposed your creative Memories bags. Such a great job and so many lovely tips. Thanks for sharing.
You have such a cheerful and sunny personality and voice, I loved listening as you described your storage solutions. It is probably too late for me to find these great clear drawers from TJ Maxx or Marshall's, but I love how you are using them. I also love what you did with your Copics and colored pencils. Mine are on my desk, and besides taking up valuable "real estate", I am finding that I cannot take them with me if I want to color elsewhere in the house. I will do something like you did so they will be more portable, thanks for the ideas.
Hi Maureen I think you maybe in luck :-) I was shopping recently for my grand-babies and saw that they still have the clear acrylic makeup storage units and the Fridge Binz also. I would go looking at TJ Maxx, Marshall's and Ross. The hardest one to find may be the 6 drawer unit that was on the leftside behind my desk. My new arrangement has been working out great. Wishing you success locating some for yourself. I also wanted to tell you how much I appreciate and was touched by your sweet remarks. Happy Hunting....let me know if you find them and if you make a video, I would love to watch it. Mary
Mary thank you for this great walk through of your storage system! For the first time in 20 years I have ALL my crafting supplies in one place, rather than some in separate rooms, a storage unit and yes, my brothers house. I lost my house shortly after retiring from the Air Force, and have moved 5 times since retiring. Now I'm in a 2 bedroom apartment (across from my brothers family) and I am converting the "master bedroom" into a creative studio that my nephew and nieces can enjoy with me. I REALLY like the makeup storage units that you found, I have a lot of the products that you have so it was really nice to see all the beautiful colors peaking out of them. I can imagine it makes you smile every time you walk in the room. Needless to say I am on the hunt for something similar. Thanks agin for sharing. Warm regards. Debra.
Hi Debra Glad to hear you were able to find a place close to your family. I have moved my crafty goodies to my master bedroom also. (I don't care to be alone like many of our crafty friends) So the master is now called "The Family Fun Room". Hubby and I have relocated to another bedroom in the house. I found my acrylic containers at TJ Maxx and Mashalls. But I know not every one has these stores where they live. My pieces ranged in price from $12 to $18. Not exactly cheap, but not as expensiveness as I have seen other places. My ridge binz came from the same places. Found all of them on clearance. Happy Crafting and let me know if you do a youtube video on your room. Love to see other's crafty space. Mary
+super geeky Thanks for watching. My Tinkerbell is going on 10yrs. and BOY does she have Tinks attitude. She can be very jealous if I do not give her the attention she feels she should be getting. Any who thanks for watching and Happy Crafting to you! Mary
Thanks Diana, I find it so much more inspiring when I can see things. But it can not be clutter. My clear storage containers have been a perfect solution for me. I hope my video has been an inspiration for you, Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Happy Crafting Mary
Rocky Road Creations Thanks Diana, I work best when I SEE things. I find joy, creative influences and inspiration from colorful pretty things. HEHE My hubby just see stuff. What can I say.LOL Heres to pretty corolful things, Mary
I love the way your drawers are organized and the counter top print is awesome! I love your glitter buffet! What wonderful ideas you have! Thanks for sharing!
Hello Kandia Thank you for watching. My desk top is from Ikea, as is most of my furnishing. Glitter buffet, love it I will have to use that next time. I love all the color, sparkle and shine that my glitter buffet (LOL) creates don't you. I find it so inspiring Thanks again for watching & sharing your thoughts with me. Mary
Great setup. Great organization tips. I was shocked by the number of copies everyone has in these videos. They are wonderful markers, but at $7 and above, per marker your collection would cost upwards of $1300. That is amazing. I hope you got a much better deal.
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful craft room! And Tinkerbell, who is adorable!! :) I am in the process of organizing my craft space and your video has given me so much inspiration! I am hoping to use a lot of Jennifer McGuire's methods, like you have. You have a very happy and positive disposition that's great to watch/listen to! I hope to see your new craft room video too! Thanks again and Happy Crafting!! Crafting Happily from Oregon, Cassandra
Cassandra Webster Hi Cassandra, What a joy it was to read your sweet comments. I have moved my craft room and I'm still in the process and tweaking things a bit more. But yes, I do plan on doing a tour this summer. (Lord willing) The binz that Jennifer and I used can still be found at TJ max, and the like. Let me know when you have finshed your space and if you post/video it. Here's to your happy space, Mary
Thank for sharing giving us ideas some plastic clear containers I had laying around I have use for makeup gave ideas inspired me I love clear jars, or clear containers help me see wheee everything at pop our beautiful colors & use for storage ideas u can get clear containers from dollar Tree it works wonders there clear containers I use for many things
+Barbara Harrold Sorry I did not reply before now. Thanks so much for your kind words. They really do mean a lot. Glad to hear you made it through without becoming ill :-) I have move into a different room in my home and still working things out for my new set up. Plan to do a video when I get things in the right place/space. Happy Crafting Mary
I wanted to add that being at the 2nd hand store I even looked at all different sized loaf pans I can creatively alter to match my craft room theme then use for stamps, etc. The mini loaf pans are perfect for my collections of dollar acrylic stamps since my larger stamps are all deep etched long wearing rubber. I like using different mediums to stamp with and acrylic stamps just don't give me the best image. And I love altering ANYTHING. FUN!
+Lynda Thomas I love that idea. and if you can't find them for cheap at a thrift store you can order them in bulk from dollar tree. I don't know if you are in the us or uk and I don't know if they even have dollar equivalent stores in the uk (if that's where you are) but it might be a good idea if you are able to anyways. = )
Nice video and some great ideas!!! The best part was watching the dog wanting to play!!! That was too funny!!! My dog would probably do the same thing!
laughingstamper Hi Laughingstamper Thanks for watching, my Tinkerbell always wants to play when I'm in my craft room. She is just like a kid wanting attention. Happy crafting Mary
Thank you Cherry Blossom, I have recently moved my room to another room in my home and will do a tour when I finish getting settled. Thanks for watching, Mary
To start with....I love your dog, I have four dogs, so yes a doggy crafty person lol. I adore your clear storage, also the bins in your drawer. I would so get lots of the clear storage units but as I'm in the Uk they would cost me at least three times what you pay. I keep looking for ideas as we moved house 18 months ago, but because of the price I can't do most of them, then it gets me so down and I can't go into the room. So if there is anyone knows where I can get stuff like this that's not going to break the bank (I can't work I'm disabled) I would so appreciate it. Thank you for the ideas and I'm sure you will enjoy using your room to craft. Huggles xxxAnnxxx
+Ann Littler (wife of Scrooge McMeany) Dear Ann Have you tried looking for things to use for organizing your crafty stuff at boot sales. Do you have thrift stores where you live? I love finding second hand items to use in my room. Please don't allow yourself to get down and not enjoy what you do have. Crafting should not be be about how pretty ones room is, or how much craft supplies someone else has. I believe youtube is a great place to find inspiration, be encouraged to try new things, and make new friends who share in our passion to create. Happy Crafting Mary
I have to agree regarding the organizing by color method. That doesn't work for me either and I found it takes more space to do so. Great organization, thanks for sharing!
Thank you, I do enjoy spending time in my room, it is a happy place for me. I am glad you like my storage ideas Kelly. Have you found any of the containers I used for your room? TFW Mary
Thank you, I have a really hard time being creative if my desk is a mess. If the desk gets clutter/messy in the process I can deal with it, but not to leave it and come back. Can not do it. So being organized helps me to create. I thank you for taking time and coming for a visit. Please come again. Happy Crafting Mary
I have heard that any two ended markers need to be stored horizontally so that the end that points up doesn't dry out. I love your copic marker collection and would hate for you to have a problem with them because they are stored vertically. I've also heard that ink pads should be stored flat and that if you want your stickles to always be primed and not dried in the tip, store them tip down. Just thought I'd pass along what I've read several times before in case it would save you some heartache later. Hugs, Diana
Diana Jones Thanks for your thoughtfulness, water based markers should be stored vertically like distress markers, Stampin Up ect. Copic however can be stored either way. I have stored my inkpads upside down for years so that the ink stays toward the surface of the pad.But after watching a video by "Jennifer McGuire ink" I changed how I store them and just love it, and have had no problems with the ink or inkpads. Yes, I agree Stickles and the like do better stored upside down to prevent air bubbles. Thanks again for looking out for me and watching my video. Happy Crafting, Mary
Absolutely love your storage ideas! Thanks for sharing. Your pup wanting to play in the middle of it was adorable too! Can you tell me where you got your glass beads? I'm looking for larger jars of them like you have. Thanks and happy crafting!
Angie Cavaiuolo So sorry I have not gotten back to you sooner. I got them at a scrapbook convention in Charlotte, NC. Sorry don't remember the name of the convention. They are the centers from glass seed beads. so there very tiny. I hope you are able to find some too. Happy Searching, Mary
+coldmountainpix Hello there The glass jars with glitter were from Michael's. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts with me. I wish you luck on your hunt for "beautiful glass jars with glitter". Mary
Nice setup! Where did you find your acrylic drawers (esp. the 4-drawer with the two extra split drawers) and the larger fridge binz containers? I love how organized everything is.
Hello Carrie I found all my acrylic at TJ Maxx or Marshalls. They do go on clearance from time to time too. I wou,d shop tuesday morning also. Happy hunting Mary
awesome craft room! I love that black glass table top with the flower pattern from IKEA and I knew I should have bought one of those several years back, cuz unfortunately now they no longer make them :( Unless anyone knows of some where where I could find one. I would actually prefer a White with flowers etched glass top for my desk. Happy Crafting ;) *hugs*
Lil StampBug Cute name Lil StampBug, You know I bet you could make your own table. Just buy a nice clear glass table top, paint the underside and seal it. TADA your very own custom table. Let me what what you do. Happy Crafting, Mary
Love your craft set up!! :) Could you please tell me where did you get the clear acrylic multi drawers from? Not the smaller one, but the larger one w/deeper drawers? Thank you!
Pretty clever for your organization ...but... you need to store your ink pads like Jennifer and not put them on their sides. Pads should be stacked horizontally, same as Copic markers. It keeps the inks saturated properly ad evenly. I found out the hard way 😩
Great video, just wanted to remind you, it looks like you have spent quite a bit of money on copic markers, and I wanted to remind you that they should be stored on their sides. Thats just what I have heard. Love your video and storage system.
Hi Becky Thanks for watching my video, and watching out for a fellow crafter. Storing Copics on their side isn't necessary per the company. Copic markers can be stored vertically or horizontally. I have store mine upright for years with no issues. But I do want you to know I appreciate your thoughtfulness. There are other markers that do require being stored on their side. Happy Crafting Mary
I have the same table top! I love it...but I find I worry storing about anything on top if it...do you feel that way too, or do you have support under neath it (aside from the drawer set holding it up)? tfs!
Hi Mariadecosta Thanks for watching, and no. I am not worried about my table top. I do keep a large cutting mat on top, so I do not scratch the glass. That is all. Happy Crafting Mary
Mary. I'm disabled myself n don't venture out far from home very often. I love the clear acrylic make up centers you purchased from TJ Maxx n Marshall's. Are they stamped or have a brand name molded into them so maybe I could find them for sale on a web site? I do much shopping on line. Thx for the great vid. Grateful for your cheery spirit. XX'S. P.S. Loved Tinkerbell 💞😘
+Lynda Thomas www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_8?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=acrylic+makeup+organizer&sprefix=acrylic+makeup+organizer%2Caps%2C265 hopefully this helps. i searched on us amazon.
+Lynda Thomas Hello Lynda My clear acrylic makeup units do not have any thing on them. I don't even think they are the same brand either. If you shop online I would check out Amazon, or just try a google search. Thanks for watching. Tink says Hi. Thanks also for the cheery spirit comment it made my day. Happy Crafting Mary
Thanks I do love this new organization. The only thing I am debating on changing is my Papertry ink sitting behind me. I need to bring it in front of me. I'm reaching for these inks a lot. Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment. I love to hear from viewers aka other crafty peeps. :-) Happy Crafting Mary
I believe I found something similar to what Mary uses on Overstock.com search for: Ikee Design Acrylic Jewelry and Cosmetic Storage Display Boxes 3-pieces Set
+Judy hough - They look like they are the IKEA Alex drawers. Cheaper alternative (which means no metal rails and cheaper pressboard) is the Recollections 5 Drawer organizer found at Michaels....
+Judy hough Hello Judy been on vacation. I love the draws too. I got them at Ikea. They have held up well no complains. Jennifer McQuire has the same ones built in her new craft room too. Thanks for dropping by and sharing. Happy Crafting Mary
+allthatscrafty Hi Mary it's not got anything too with being pretty I can do that anytime. It's about being functional. Like I said before I'm disabled so I have to be careful with things laying about etc Where I live is in the middle of the countryside, we have one shop lol. Though I do drive and what you call thrift shops we call charity shops, and yes there is a lot of them. I wouldn't be able to go round many before I would be in too much pain. So this is why I am asking. As I said the pretty bit can come later, I'll be 58 this year and I have been crafting since I was three, there is no craft I don't do, so the pretty will be no problem, mind you I don't really want all pretty bits through the room, just a functional one. Ann xxx
+Janet Hart Hello Janet I filmed this in July of 2014, and I'm not sure which makers you are referring to. I can say that all my markers are working beautifully. But I thank you for your thoughtfulness. Mary
+Janet Hart Copic markers can be stored vertically or horizontally as per the company. I too store mine upright and have for years with no issues. Each marker is different and the ones you refer may do better being stored on their sides, but with Copics it isn't necessary.
Hi Michael I found those little spoons at walmart in their party supplies, near the wilton cake decorating stuff. I do love them for my glitter, embossing powders. They would be great for pearl ex. I think they only cost around $2 and I got all those you see in my video. Hope you find some for yourself. TFW Mary
***** Hi Kenny I did get some for Christmas one year from my hubby, but most where brought over time. I have never paid full retail for any of my copic markers, just not in my blood. But Scrapbookpal.com & Oozak.com are my two favorite places to shop for copics. At $5.24 per Sketch Marker I can live with that price and I do so love my Copics. Happy Crafting,Mary
not very budget friendly...i didnt get past the drawer as it was around $30.00 for all the containers for one drawer...its organized i admit but not very budget friendly
Taytaykraykray I have brought them from more than one store. The best price on the web and places I have personally purchased Copic markers from are; 1.Scrapbookpal.com $5.24 per Sketch Marker. This is an amazing price and they offer FREE shipping with just a $25 order. (Copic markers can only be shipped to the continental U.S. and Canada from scrapbookpal) 2.Oozak.com $5.24 per Sketch Marker. An Amazing price, FREE shipping with a $50 order. Each has great customer service also. Hope this is helpfull. Copics are an investment to begin with but will save money in the long run because they are refillable and the nibs can be replaced as well. So if you love to color they are supreme. Happy Crafting Mary
I was so happy to have found this. I like the videos of craft rooms, but the majority now seem to be people who had a craft room designed as they built their new house. What I get the most from are the videos where people have found great storage containers that are re-purposed as in Mary's re-use of the acrylic makeup storage units. I, too, use more of my things that are immediately available and not necessarily sorted by color. I have curtain expansion rods holding my embellishments by category and some Michaels cubes and bookcases, plastic 12x12 cases with the lids removed so when they go into the plastic tower I can easily see & get what is in it - both came from others' craft room videos! Good job, Mary! Hope to see more ideas!
That dog is so cute with the ball!
Oh, my gosh what a wonderful chance to learn some great tricks and ideas for managing all the stuff we have! Love the ideas and plan to use some for my new craft room. Thanks for sharing.
+Cynthia Richter Hi Cynthia So glad you found some new ideas to use in your craft space! For me, managing my supplies is an important step in being able to create. I can not work if my desk is a mess. Plus knowing where I put stuff helps me remember what I have and to use it. Happy Crafting Mary
You have a great sense of space. Love your storage solutions and how you explain them.
+Pr Scrapper Hi I loved reading your comment, "my great sense of space", and how I explained my storage. Encouragement came woven in your words:-) Thank you so much for sharing. Happy Craft Solutions, Mary
Thank God I stumbled onto your video! I saw the 3-stack acrylic drawers and the makeup display a while ago but didn't think much of them since I thought, I need bigger drawers to store my bigger craft stuff and these acrylics will only cramp my (huge) craft desk.. until I saw the way you organized all the glitters and tiny chalk inks/perfect pearls/pearl ex/twinkling h2o pots and I thought, holy crap! I can save so much space in my Ikea drawers if I move them into the acrylic drawers! And they will look pretty, too! LOL. So, yeah, I'll be going to that store again for a haul (I hope the acrylic drawers are still available). Thank you so much for sharing!
I love the upbeat tone in your voice and great ideas! Love the lucite containers that show off all the colors too!
Thanks so much for your sweet comment. I too love the clear containers...love seeing all the colors. Happy Crafting Mary
Wonderful storage ideas! Love the clear acrylic!
Jill Norwood Thanks JIll for watching. For me the clear acyrlic is the best thing ever for storing all are goodies. I see what I have and remember to use, and it is pretty to look at! A win win in my book. TFW Mary
I love your Glitter Buffet too! Its awesome. I love how you repurposed your creative Memories bags. Such a great job and so many lovely tips. Thanks for sharing.
amb7412 Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I LOVE the term Glitter Buffet! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me. Happy Crafting Mary
Wow! Love your craft room and your organization is absolutely amazing
You have such a cheerful and sunny personality and voice, I loved listening as you described your storage solutions. It is probably too late for me to find these great clear drawers from TJ Maxx or Marshall's, but I love how you are using them. I also love what you did with your Copics and colored pencils. Mine are on my desk, and besides taking up valuable "real estate", I am finding that I cannot take them with me if I want to color elsewhere in the house. I will do something like you did so they will be more portable, thanks for the ideas.
Hi Maureen I think you maybe in luck :-) I was shopping recently for my grand-babies and saw that they still have the clear acrylic makeup storage units and the Fridge Binz also. I would go looking at TJ Maxx, Marshall's and Ross. The hardest one to find may be the 6 drawer unit that was on the leftside behind my desk. My new arrangement has been working out great. Wishing you success locating some for yourself. I also wanted to tell you how much I appreciate and was touched by your sweet remarks. Happy Hunting....let me know if you find them and if you make a video, I would love to watch it. Mary
Mary thank you for this great walk through of your storage system! For the first time in 20 years I have ALL my crafting supplies in one place, rather than some in separate rooms, a storage unit and yes, my brothers house. I lost my house shortly after retiring from the Air Force, and have moved 5 times since retiring. Now I'm in a 2 bedroom apartment (across from my brothers family) and I am converting the "master bedroom" into a creative studio that my nephew and nieces can enjoy with me. I REALLY like the makeup storage units that you found, I have a lot of the products that you have so it was really nice to see all the beautiful colors peaking out of them. I can imagine it makes you smile every time you walk in the room. Needless to say I am on the hunt for something similar. Thanks agin for sharing. Warm regards. Debra.
Hi Debra Glad to hear you were able to find a place close to your family. I have moved my crafty goodies to my master bedroom also. (I don't care to be alone like many of our crafty friends) So the master is now called
"The Family Fun Room". Hubby and I have relocated to another bedroom in the house. I found my acrylic containers at TJ Maxx and Mashalls. But I know not every one has these stores where they live. My pieces ranged in price from $12 to $18. Not exactly cheap, but not as expensiveness as I have seen other places. My ridge binz came from the same places. Found all of them on clearance. Happy Crafting and let me know if you do a youtube video on your room. Love to see other's crafty space. Mary
My cats named Tinkerbell (the name she had when I adopted her 9 years ago).
+super geeky Thanks for watching. My Tinkerbell is going on 10yrs. and BOY does she have Tinks attitude. She can be very jealous if I do not give her the attention she feels she should be getting. Any who thanks for watching and Happy Crafting to you! Mary
Great bins!! You must feel so brilliant & inspired now!
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I love your clear storage units. That back wall is so colorful and inspiring. TFS, Diana
Thanks Diana, I find it so much more inspiring when I can see things. But it can not be clutter. My clear storage containers have been a perfect solution for me. I hope my video has been an inspiration for you, Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Happy Crafting Mary
allthatscrafty Could yo please come over and help me have a perfect room like yours i love it
Rocky Road Creations Thanks Diana, I work best when I SEE things. I find joy, creative influences and inspiration from colorful pretty things. HEHE My hubby just see stuff. What can I say.LOL Heres to pretty corolful things, Mary
Great organized space! Loved seeing your little dog walking around, made me smile.😊
This is very impressive! The dog made me smile. Tfs, Elizabeth
Thank you:-) Yes Tinkerbell made her first appearance on camera. LOL Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts, Mary
I love the way your drawers are organized and the counter top print is awesome! I love your glitter buffet! What wonderful ideas you have! Thanks for sharing!
Hello Kandia Thank you for watching. My desk top is from Ikea, as is most of my furnishing. Glitter buffet, love it I will have to use that next time. I love all the color, sparkle and shine that my glitter buffet (LOL) creates don't you. I find it so inspiring Thanks again for watching & sharing your thoughts with me. Mary
Great setup. Great organization tips. I was shocked by the number of copies everyone has in these videos. They are wonderful markers, but at $7 and above, per marker your collection would cost upwards of $1300. That is amazing. I hope you got a much better deal.
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful craft room! And Tinkerbell, who is adorable!! :) I am in the process of organizing my craft space and your video has given me so much inspiration! I am hoping to use a lot of Jennifer McGuire's methods, like you have. You have a very happy and positive disposition that's great to watch/listen to! I hope to see your new craft room video too! Thanks again and Happy Crafting!!
Crafting Happily from Oregon,
Cassandra
Cassandra Webster Hi Cassandra, What a joy it was to read your sweet comments. I have moved my craft room and I'm still in the process and tweaking things a bit more. But yes, I do plan on doing a tour this summer. (Lord willing) The binz that Jennifer and I used can still be found at TJ max, and the like. Let me know when you have finshed your space and if you post/video it. Here's to your happy space, Mary
Thank for sharing giving us ideas some plastic clear containers I had laying around I have use for makeup gave ideas inspired me I love clear jars, or clear containers help me see wheee everything at pop our beautiful colors & use for storage ideas u can get clear containers from dollar Tree it works wonders there clear containers I use for many things
Most importantly I love the way you show your things:) you are the best!!!!!! I didn't get sick:)))))) I love the make up trays.
+Barbara Harrold Sorry I did not reply before now. Thanks so much for your kind words. They really do mean a lot. Glad to hear you made it through without becoming ill :-) I have move into a different room in my home and still working things out for my new set up. Plan to do a video when I get things in the right place/space. Happy Crafting Mary
I wanted to add that being at the 2nd hand store I even looked at all different sized loaf pans I can creatively alter to match my craft room theme then use for stamps, etc. The mini loaf pans are perfect for my collections of dollar acrylic stamps since my larger stamps are all deep etched long wearing rubber. I like using different mediums to stamp with and acrylic stamps just don't give me the best image. And I love altering ANYTHING. FUN!
+Lynda Thomas I love that idea. and if you can't find them for cheap at a thrift store you can order them in bulk from dollar tree. I don't know if you are in the us or uk and I don't know if they even have dollar equivalent stores in the uk (if that's where you are) but it might be a good idea if you are able to anyways. = )
I'm in the U.S. and Dollar Tree pretty close by. Thx. From Utah, USA
Lynda Thomas awesome, wasn't sure and didnt wanna assume. i am just a little bit (or a lot) obsessed with dt.
I love ur room. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful space.
~Michelle
I am glad you dropped by for a visit. Thank You so much for your sweet comment and for watching. Hope you visit again soon. Happy Crafting Mary
Hello, new subbie here, I love your craft room and how you've organized all your beautiful goodies. Thank you for sharing.
Love your room!!!!!
Nice video and some great ideas!!! The best part was watching the dog wanting to play!!! That was too funny!!! My dog would probably do the same thing!
laughingstamper Hi Laughingstamper Thanks for watching, my Tinkerbell always wants to play when I'm in my craft room. She is just like a kid wanting attention. Happy crafting Mary
I loooooooooooooooooove your glitter storage! I'm going to have to do that.
+SteffieM. I feel inspired surrounded by all the color and sparkle. Thanks for watching and sharing. Happy Crafting Mary
amazing video it gave me so many ideas! You did such a great job explaining your set up and your voice is relaxing to hear
I LOVE ALL YOUR CRAFT ROOM 😉
Thank you Cherry Blossom, I have recently moved my room to another room in my home and will do a tour when I finish getting settled. Thanks for watching, Mary
Love your room and all the organized ideas Really enjoyed the video
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Grandmasandy100 Thanks so much for watching and letting me know you enjoyed watching. TFW Mary
I really liked your video. You have great ideas. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us.
TFS you have done a really GREAT job... Your room is FABULOUS....Love Hugs and Good Thoughts...Teresa
Thank you so much Teresa, Mary
Thank you for this video. You have a great personality😃
Georgia Davis Thanks for sharing your thoughts, they really do mean a lot to me. Happy Crafting Mary
To start with....I love your dog, I have four dogs, so yes a doggy crafty person lol. I adore your clear storage, also the bins in your drawer. I would so get lots of the clear storage units but as I'm in the Uk they would cost me at least three times what you pay. I keep looking for ideas as we moved house 18 months ago, but because of the price I can't do most of them, then it gets me so down and I can't go into the room. So if there is anyone knows where I can get stuff like this that's not going to break the bank (I can't work I'm disabled) I would so appreciate it. Thank you for the ideas and I'm sure you will enjoy using your room to craft. Huggles xxxAnnxxx
+Ann Littler (wife of Scrooge McMeany) Dear Ann Have you tried looking for things to use for organizing your crafty stuff at boot sales. Do you have thrift stores where you live? I love finding second hand items to use in my room. Please don't allow yourself to get down and not enjoy what you do have. Crafting should not be be about how pretty ones room is, or how much craft supplies someone else has. I believe youtube is a great place to find inspiration, be encouraged to try new things, and make new friends who share in our passion to create. Happy Crafting Mary
I have to agree regarding the organizing by color method. That doesn't work for me either and I found it takes more space to do so. Great organization, thanks for sharing!
Hi Zoya Thanks for your sweet comments. Happy Crafting Mary
your room is amazing, im going to try some of the storage solutions you shared... thanks for sharing
kelly
Thank you, I do enjoy spending time in my room, it is a happy place for me. I am glad you like my storage ideas Kelly. Have you found any of the containers I used for your room? TFW Mary
AWESOME ORGANIZATION SYSTEMS, THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR THOUGHTS, TIPS, AND SOLUTIONS...... NEW SUBBIE HERE..... CHRISTINA
Awesome organization... Thanks a bunch for sharing.
Thank you, I have a really hard time being creative if my desk is a mess. If the desk gets clutter/messy in the process I can deal with it, but not to leave it and come back. Can not do it. So being organized helps me to create. I thank you for taking time and coming for a visit. Please come again. Happy Crafting Mary
Wow, love your storage. Great ideas! TFS Rosemarie
+Shear Beauty Thanks for commenting and glad you enjoyed watching. Happy Crafting Mary
I love Tinkerbell dropping the ball to play!!!!
I have heard that any two ended markers need to be stored horizontally so that the end that points up doesn't dry out. I love your copic marker collection and would hate for you to have a problem with them because they are stored vertically. I've also heard that ink pads should be stored flat and that if you want your stickles to always be primed and not dried in the tip, store them tip down. Just thought I'd pass along what I've read several times before in case it would save you some heartache later. Hugs, Diana
Diana Jones Thanks for your thoughtfulness, water based markers should be stored vertically like distress markers, Stampin Up ect. Copic however can be stored either way. I have stored my inkpads upside down for years so that the ink stays toward the surface of the pad.But after watching a video by "Jennifer McGuire ink" I changed how I store them and just love it, and have had no problems with the ink or inkpads. Yes, I agree Stickles and the like do better stored upside down to prevent air bubbles. Thanks again for looking out for me and watching my video. Happy Crafting, Mary
love how u organized! tfs! 😀
love the make up storage idea thanks so much for sharing
Great job! My craft area has Good N Plenty in them too! Lol
Great tips! But my favorite part was your sweet dog.
Absolutely love your storage ideas! Thanks for sharing. Your pup wanting to play in the middle of it was adorable too! Can you tell me where you got your glass beads? I'm looking for larger jars of them like you have. Thanks and happy crafting!
Angie Cavaiuolo So sorry I have not gotten back to you sooner. I got them at a scrapbook convention in Charlotte, NC. Sorry don't remember the name of the convention. They are the centers from glass seed beads. so there very tiny. I hope you are able to find some too. Happy Searching, Mary
I LOVE those see-thru drawer sets! And where did you get those beautiful glass jars with glitter? I must have some! :) Great video!
+coldmountainpix Hello there The glass jars with glitter were from Michael's. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts with me. I wish you luck on your hunt for "beautiful glass jars with glitter". Mary
Thank You! I order mines on Amazon.
Very helpful. Thank you,
Thanks for sharing. Great ideas
Nice setup! Where did you find your acrylic drawers (esp. the 4-drawer with the two extra split drawers) and the larger fridge binz containers? I love how organized everything is.
Hello Carrie I found all my acrylic at TJ Maxx or Marshalls. They do go on clearance from time to time too. I wou,d shop tuesday morning also. Happy hunting Mary
Thank you sooooooooooo much for the tips!
There are great tips in this video! Thanks :)
You are so welcome :-) Thanks for watching!
awesome craft room! I love that black glass table top with the flower pattern from IKEA and I knew I should have bought one of those several years back, cuz unfortunately now they no longer make them :( Unless anyone knows of some where where I could find one. I would actually prefer a White with flowers etched glass top for my desk. Happy Crafting ;) *hugs*
Lil StampBug Cute name Lil StampBug, You know I bet you could make your own table. Just buy a nice clear glass table top, paint the underside and seal it. TADA your very own custom table. Let me what what you do. Happy Crafting, Mary
Love your craft set up!! :) Could you please tell me where did you get the clear acrylic multi drawers from? Not the smaller one, but the larger one w/deeper drawers? Thank you!
great ideas thx!
Pretty clever for your organization ...but... you need to store your ink pads like Jennifer and not put them on their sides. Pads should be stacked horizontally, same as Copic markers. It keeps the inks saturated properly ad evenly. I found out the hard way 😩
Great video, just wanted to remind you, it looks like you have spent quite a bit of money on copic markers, and I wanted to remind you that they should be stored on their sides. Thats just what I have heard. Love your video and storage system.
Hi Becky Thanks for watching my video, and watching out for a fellow crafter. Storing Copics on their side isn't necessary per the company. Copic markers can be stored vertically or horizontally. I have store mine upright for years with no issues. But I do want you to know I appreciate your thoughtfulness. There are other markers that do require being stored on their side. Happy Crafting Mary
I have the same table top! I love it...but I find I worry storing about anything on top if it...do you feel that way too, or do you have support under neath it (aside from the drawer set holding it up)? tfs!
Hi Mariadecosta Thanks for watching, and no. I am not worried about my table top. I do keep a large cutting mat on top, so I do not scratch the glass. That is all. Happy Crafting Mary
Thank you! IKEA seems to be the best place for just about everything. 😜
Mary. I'm disabled myself n don't venture out far from home very often. I love the clear acrylic make up centers you purchased from TJ Maxx n Marshall's. Are they stamped or have a brand name molded into them so maybe I could find them for sale on a web site? I do much shopping on line. Thx for the great vid. Grateful for your cheery spirit. XX'S.
P.S. Loved Tinkerbell 💞😘
+Lynda Thomas i purchased the exact same design of these on amazon, also available for order on bed bath and beyond
Amazon U.S.? or UK and how listed? As well, how listed at B.B. n B. on line store? Thx for the help.
+Lynda Thomas i am disabled too and have agoraphobia on top of that so i hear you on that one.
+Lynda Thomas www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_8?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=acrylic+makeup+organizer&sprefix=acrylic+makeup+organizer%2Caps%2C265 hopefully this helps. i searched on us amazon.
+Lynda Thomas Hello Lynda My clear acrylic makeup units do not have any thing on them. I don't even think they are the same brand either. If you shop online I would check out Amazon, or just try a google search.
Thanks for watching. Tink says Hi. Thanks also for the cheery spirit comment it made my day. Happy Crafting Mary
love it so organised
Thanks I do love this new organization. The only thing I am debating on changing is my Papertry ink sitting behind me. I need to bring it in front of me. I'm reaching for these inks a lot. Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment. I love to hear from viewers aka other crafty peeps. :-) Happy Crafting Mary
Fun!!
I believe I found something similar to what Mary uses on Overstock.com search for: Ikee Design Acrylic Jewelry and Cosmetic Storage Display Boxes 3-pieces Set
Love your craft room! Where would I find those amazing drawers?
+Judy hough - They look like they are the IKEA Alex drawers. Cheaper alternative (which means no metal rails and cheaper pressboard) is the Recollections 5 Drawer organizer found at Michaels....
+Judy hough Hello Judy been on vacation. I love the draws too. I got them at Ikea. They have held up well no complains. Jennifer McQuire has the same ones built in her new craft room too. Thanks for dropping by and sharing. Happy Crafting Mary
+allthatscrafty Hi Mary it's not got anything too with being pretty I can do that anytime. It's about being functional. Like I said before I'm disabled so I have to be careful with things laying about etc Where I live is in the middle of the countryside, we have one shop lol. Though I do drive and what you call thrift shops we call charity shops, and yes there is a lot of them. I wouldn't be able to go round many before I would be in too much pain. So this is why I am asking. As I said the pretty bit can come later, I'll be 58 this year and I have been crafting since I was three, there is no craft I don't do, so the pretty will be no problem, mind you I don't really want all pretty bits through the room, just a functional one. Ann xxx
wow!!!!
Well thank you!! Mary
that was brilliant. thank y9u. what 8s fridge bins please thank you
Thanks for watching Catherine.. aren't they great.I love my fridge bins and need to get two more for myself.
Markers last longer if you store them flat.
+Janet Hart Hello Janet I filmed this in July of 2014, and I'm not sure which makers you are referring to. I can say that all my markers are working beautifully. But I thank you for your thoughtfulness. Mary
+Janet Hart Copic markers can be stored vertically or horizontally as per the company. I too store mine upright and have for years with no issues. Each marker is different and the ones you refer may do better being stored on their sides, but with Copics it isn't necessary.
Where did you get the little spoons? They would be perfect for pearl ex.
Hi Michael I found those little spoons at walmart in their party supplies, near the wilton cake decorating stuff. I do love them for my glitter, embossing powders. They would be great for pearl ex. I think they only cost around $2 and I got all those you see in my video. Hope you find some for yourself. TFW Mary
Where when and how much were the copper markers
***** Hi Kenny
I did get some for Christmas one year from my hubby, but most where brought over time. I have never paid full retail for any of my copic markers, just not in my blood. But Scrapbookpal.com & Oozak.com are my two favorite places to shop for copics. At $5.24 per Sketch Marker I can live with that price and I do so love my Copics. Happy Crafting,Mary
not very budget friendly...i didnt get past the drawer as it was around $30.00 for all the containers for one drawer...its organized i admit but not very budget friendly
Where are you from?
Where do you think I maybe from? :-) Mary
Italy
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Coppic
Taytaykraykray I have brought them from more than one store. The best price on the web and places I have personally purchased Copic markers from are;
1.Scrapbookpal.com $5.24 per Sketch Marker. This is an amazing price and they offer FREE shipping with just a $25 order. (Copic markers can only be shipped to the continental U.S. and Canada from scrapbookpal)
2.Oozak.com $5.24 per Sketch Marker. An Amazing price, FREE shipping with a $50 order.
Each has great customer service also. Hope this is helpfull. Copics are an investment to begin with but will save money in the long run because they are refillable and the nibs can be replaced as well. So if you love to color they are supreme. Happy Crafting Mary