This is where we start to take those piles (and no doubt, that huge mess!) and put it back together. STEP FOUR: A place for everything and everything in its place. Then, I sorted it into printable paper (stickers, business card paper, photo paper, plain 8.5x11in paper) and crafting paper (deckled edge paper, heavy cardstock, home made paper, glittered paper, scrapbook paper) each of these made its way into a different filing cabinet. So, I first sorted all the paper into a pile. So, I sorted the paper in that way.Īs I mentioned earlier, going from general categories into smaller ones makes the process more sensible. For example, I tend to choose paper by its purpose printing or just crafting. So, I had to sit down and think about how I would use things like paper, scissors, and hand tools. This was easy for me since I was the ultimate audience. Start with general groupings (Cardmaking, sewing, etc) and then into smaller groups.Īn important part of this step is knowing who will be using the space. In a space like a craft room, that task may seem hard if things don’t immediately jump out into categories. Putting like items in groups is essentially what organization is. The important thing is to get those things out of your space, but why not help someone in the process? That half-full gallon of paint would be welcomed at a Habitat for Humanity Re-Store. Those useless kitchen utensils can go to a Salvation Army thrift store, or a local home-ec class. Many schools will gladly accept crafting/art supplies. So, have a plan to donate still-good items to a place in need. Getting rid of stuff that’s trash is easy, it’s the culling of things you still could use that is hard for most of us. I found a bunch of dried up glue sticks, cardstock that had been creased, paint brushes that weren’t cleaned properly and dried hard, as well as paper I just don’t like and some curvy scissors I never use. This step also includes removing stuff you no longer want to keep. Getting rid of that stuff already made the space feel better. In my craft room there was all sorts of leftover items from painting the room, a bunch of bubble wrap and moving accessories, a collection of wall art that needs to be hung up in other rooms, etc. Often, you can make HUGE dent in a space’s organization simply by removing what doesn’t belong there. Either way, the first step is deciding for yourself, “I will organize my (crafts, hair accessories, bathroom, junk drawer.)” Sometimes it happens because it makes sense to do so, like when you are moving into a new space. For me, its often at the strangest times that I decide something needs organized. This is something you need to consciously decide to do. Organization isn’t something that happens when you are just passing through on your way to another task. I know this sounds simple, but it is still very important. Then, I set to work!įor those of you who are looking to organize a space in your home, but are hesitant like I was, I’ve catalogued my experience into just a few steps. I did a lot of research on how to organize, organization methods, storage options, etc. But, with the move into our new house, I wanted to make sure that the dedicated room we have for crafting didn’t turn into a “junk room.” So, instead of just unpacking everything, I set about to organize it all. I struggle with keeping some areas of my life clean and tidy, most notably my craft room. Are you organized? It come easily to some people – not to me.
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