Thanks for joining me today! I hope you don't mind the glimpse of my space... and joining me as I get through the items that will find new homes. What areas of your home are like this??

@scootermom1791

4 ай бұрын

The better question is "what areas of your home aren't like this?" Lol Just kidding 🙂 To be honest, though, my apartment sounds more like your description of your garage. I have a lot of things that are essentially shoved in my closet, under sinks, and under the bed that I need to go through. Getting the energy from somewhere is a huge struggle... especially in the winter. I know I'll feel a lot better once I can go through everything, sort it out, donate things that have piled up, etc. But it's sometimes it gets too overwhelming, and I just give up for a day or so then I try again. All this reminds me of the question, "How do you eat an elephant?" And of course the answer is "one bite at a time." My "bites" are more like chunks that I need to break down into smaller pieces (tasks).

@chars1184

4 ай бұрын

Oh, Norrine, if you only knew! 😂😂 We are downsizing from our large old farmhouse while living in a small home and I can’t see an end in sight! Sooooo . . . much . . . stuff!!! Thank you for what you do and God bless!

I inherited my moms 4000 sq foot home and good lord, she passed in 2017 and im almost at the end of going through things and finishing the process. I have the small attic over the garages and one bedroom which is packed to the nines. I am finally at a place where emotion is no longer involved and i will be parting with things that dont serve me. After years of crafting in a corner of my bedroom, Im finally gonna move into one of the spare bedrooms and set up my craft room. Its gonna be a fun spring.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

WOW! 4,000 feet?!?!? You are amazing!!!!! I am so proud of all the work you've done! Please let me know when that craft room gets set up!!! We will celebrate!

@cindyellis765

4 ай бұрын

Here’s a suggestion for items that are sentimental, but running out of space. Take full pictures (all views) THEN decide if the items can be donated, etc. This will give you the opportunity to still be able to look at them, but give yourself room. You will also be giving yourself the opportunity to write down a description and a memory and keep them together in a book or in yr computer. I’ve done this with some of my precious memories (I have 7 grandchildren) and I only kept the things that really are my heart sing.

Thanks for reminding us that life happens, and our spaces won't always be pinterest worthy all of the time.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

That was absolutely the goal of this video!!!! 💜

I watched you all the time, then about a year ago I lost a bunch of my things and I couldn't remember all of them when trying to find again. I found you again a few weeks back and was so confused when you said husband, smaller space, not garage. Etc. I'm so glad I watched this video. It caught me up, kind of. Congratulations on the marriage. I'm so glad to follow you again. Thank you for your inspiration.

@mrsmiggins6435

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing your work space. I will watch with interest how things develop. I feel it's a Hugh process ahead of you and your husband but know if anyone can do it, you can. Take care🤗🇬🇧

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Well, I am so glad you found me again! Yes - last year was a crazy whirlwind! I am still trying to catch up!!!!

Thank you for being real, vulnerable and showing us your struggles with organization. My craft supplies are so overwhelming and so disorganized, I am overwhelmed to look at them (dining room table, bedroom closet, garage, guest room, and boxes in basement). Thanks for sharing. No audible link.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Happy to have you here with me. It's hard to not be overwhelmed. Which is why I like to break things down so much! A completed spot is a completed spot!!! :)

Life is always changing so we can’t expect our craft rooms to be any different lol! You done miracles in that small space ❤

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

The bookcases are my cheater tool! Can you imagine where all that stuff would be if I didn't have them?!?!?! It was like your entertainment center! It became a HUGE storage helper for you! xoxoxo

Hello Norrine, 9:25 I have a suggestion for your husband's childhood things why not just take a picture of him with each of the items put them on a flash drive or make a scrapbook of all his memories he can write a short story about it " on my 10th birthday I got my first catchers met in 1972" and he can go see it anytime he feels nostalgic and it will be there forever. A fun project to do for him and he can use all the supplies you have already. We use what we have and use what you got. Then maybe he can keep half of the most sentimental things to him and sell other items on eBay too. We can probably spread out the furniture throughout the house for Moms favorite things the more we do that the more open space u both will have. And you will have that little closet and maximize the space for your things. I can see a door hanger with hooks for the inside or out to put things as well. I don't know how he will feel about it. Hopefully you can sweet talk him with persuasion. This is what I'm going to do like for my clothes before I get rid of them due to out of style or they don't fit or simply haven't worn in while and I need a new wardrobe. I will take a picture while wearing a piece of my favorites then save to my SD card n boom. And then donate those clothes to safe nest a local charity that helps women of domestic abuse. then I'll go shopping for something new for my extra space closet n it's a very small one compared to my old apts walk in closet. Things do change in life non is permanent so we compromise and improvise. Btw I did clear out a space of clutter of my bedroom and it just felt so good and it was right before I went to bed. LOL😂. I celebrated🎉 too. Like u say take baby steps I really enjoy all your ideas and videos Let us know how it works out. ❤❤❤

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

That is absolutely what we are going to do.... it's hard to find balance of making time to pull the things our and keep a recording schedule. I think that's why I am going to start pulling him into videos! LOL

I so appreciate your struggle. We all are learning with you ❤️

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Rhonda! I appreciate that.

Thank you for sharing your studio and your situation. I understand your dilemma! I think many of us can relate!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Hannah!!!!

Your honesty and sharing your process, including the questions, is so welcome! Everyone’s situation different, letting go is harder for some than others. A suggestion a professional organizer gave me (over the phone) that has helped me the most with sentimental items we suddenly see after they’ve been out of sight for a long time, and that hit us right in the “feels,” was to put the item where we see it and walk by it multiple times a day. It will lose some of its charge and then we can make a more clear headed decision about what to do with it. So the letters from my first love waaay back when, the little stuffed cat that my mother had in her last days, the two small statues that she loved, and so on, were put where I saw them every day, just a few at a time, and after a while they didn’t make my heart clutch or eyes tear so much. Then I was free to think and decide. But when they first came out of a box that hadn’t been opened in years, they carried far too big an emotional charge for me to make decisions on the spot. And they kept their power if they were put back in the box. They needed air; I needed to see them and breathe more easily. Hang in there!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

That’s such a great suggestion!! Thank you so much!

I’d love to see some decluttering videos from you as the two of you work together on moving out what’s no longer needed!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I'll work on getting him closer to the camera. ;)

In the space between our sink and the wall, my husband and I built a farmhouse style counter height table with shelves

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 ай бұрын

Love that!!!!!

Your channel and your transparency about your health and your life and everything is so relatable! Thank you for being you❤ The tip about the decluttering of sentimental items there’s a ton of KZreadrs who go through a lot of that and also Facebook groups. I’ve learned a lot. I wish you luck with your life and transition which is something we all relate to sooner or later. We crafters find a way to craft no matter what!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. 🥰

Your tiny space is a dream. I am living in a Travel Trailer camper, trying to figure out a crafting space. I had to purchase a bike tent just to store items outside so I could start over with a fresh space. The bike tent will also be my outdoor studio in nice weather. One day, I'll have an amazing art studio. Thank you for sharing your process and space.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Please keep me posted! I love that you are making your crafting a priority 💜

I'm in a similar situation. My husband moved in with my MIL a year ago when her health declined so much she could no longer live alone. I started to gradually move in by April, she died in May, and I fully moved most of our household items in by July. We have been decluttering and redecorating since then. We have totally different taste in decor and crafting! I was thrilled to have a room of my own for crafting, but it contains her old craft stuff and surplus furniture. I keep the door shut so I don't have to see it. I'm overwhelmed every time I go in there! My husband is no help because it bothers him to see her things. I am frustrated and annoyed, but I'm not pushing it because I understand he's still grieving.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Oh, Karen! I am so sorry!!!! If you can box up some of her things and put them in a garage or attic space, maybe you can make enough space to use the rooms, and give him time to heal. Plastic bins are best to protect against critters!!! Please know I understand and am here, rooting for you!

@karenrobbins4622

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Norrine! We do not a basement, attic, or garage. I'm hoping after probate we can distribute her belongings to family members and donate the rest. I just have to continue to be patient. Just knowing others are going through this too, and understand means a lot to me. Thanks to you all!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Sending hugs and hope you get through it soon.

Thank you for this. So much reasonates with me. It's good to hear and see other opinions, solutions, and problem areas, and to make something functional.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much for your transparency!!!! Many of us struggle with limited space and the need for budget friendly and practical storage. Plus some of us are craft supply "hoarders" which certainly adds to the need for organized storage solutions. 😊🙏💜

@TheCraftyOrganizer

3 ай бұрын

Happy to share my struggles - and what helps! Thanks for checking in.

Norrine, May I say. you are the TRUEST BEAUTY in Every sense of the word... Thank you for me knowing I’m normal..well, in my crazy own way..😊.. I was so frustrated and still some, because I want my Bedroom back. Out of the Living room. I’m down it’s a cold I guess, as Mom’s know we are the last to get sick.. It is hard not having the privacy. Which before today , I was in that mad frustrated way that is usually good when I start tossing things like a crazy person.. a few more bags out. A path in my Once, organized garage.. It will be on hold. Yet, I’m more determined to get it done..Thank you for being one of us.. Whom I always learn from, and you are the real deal..Have a Blessed evening..I’m glad you both are working on solutions together.. Have a peaceful Blessed evening..Again Congratulations on Finding the love of your life.. for BOTH Of YOU..🤗🙏🕊

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much - that is EXACTLY why I shared the video! The camera only shows what I want... which is the pretty part. I want everyone to know there is way more, and it's not always pretty. xoxoxo

Oh thank you so much! ❤ This really helped me to realize I’m beating myself up for no reason. I’ve always wished I could have the room for the decor pieces you have. I really need to get rid of things, but I’m always coming up with new things to use my bits and pieces on. Thanks for letting us see reality. 😊

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

That was my goal. No more beating yourself up xoxox

Noreen, I hope that your husband acknowledges that how you earn your living depends on your ability to use your creative/crafting space. With that being said, I hope he moves forward in removing the extra items from the space that has been designated as your work space. I’m very happy that you have found your partner in life! Just make sure that your needs are met. I know many women who have denied their own needs in regards of a relationship. Blessings to you. Barbara in Kent Ohio

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Hi Barbara!!!! It's so nice to hear from you. He is amazing! He made room not just for me, but my kids, my business, and my dog!!!! I feel like we took over his house! He's super supportive and motivated to keep moving forward. I am one lucky girl.

I completely understand! My husband’s mom died the month we were moving and her stuff moved in before we did! He couldn’t let go of anything so I went and got a storage shed down the road from the house and filtered her stuff down there. Thank you for sharing your experience!❤

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Are you still going through it?? I really want to be supportive and understanding. But, as one who has helped people purge for a living - keep him on track.

@ruthfinley3720

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCraftyOrganizer The problem is time and energy. My mom died in January of 2020 and his mom died in December of 2020 so we both have things from our parents. But he got furniture ( I don’t like) I got more of pictures and collectibles. He got kitchen items and a bunch of ceramic items also. He has slowly realized we can’t keep everything. Especially if it is broken and not worth keeping. lol but we have both let go of things and displayed collectibles. Yes it’s a work in progress. We still have boxes to go through. Now it’s having time and energy to complete the task. Keep going! (Both of us)! lol Love ya!❤️

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

OMGosh! That is so me!!!!! I get tired so much faster these days. We will get through this!!!!! 💜

@ruthfinley3720

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCraftyOrganizer absolutely! One box at a time! (Now I need to do it, right?) lol😁🥰

Hello Norrine thanx for the peak inside your craft room. It looks great. Really happy you showed your ribbon organizer. Great idea. I'm definitely going to use that idea but I do need (yes need) another bookcase 😉😉. Take care and see you soon 🤗

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I will NEVER say no to another bookcase! LOL

Thank you for this. I hadn’t actually realised that you were in a different place. I love how you’ve organised everything, it looks great.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Julie! The bookcases let me cheat..... LOL

Storage units are worth your sanity.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

For now, yes.... but I gave myself one year - and am down to six months already! AUGH!!!

I have an attic craft space. It's a nice size room but omg they ceilings are slanted I have to use those plastic drawer bases all around and they fit perfectly with the ceiling

I’m so sorry for the loss of your loved one I have never done a KZread video but would like to make one on cleaning out a loved one’s home while grieving. My parents were married for 63 years. Mother grew up as an Alabama share cropper & often didn’t have shoes. So when she married her Hunka husband Daddy in Ohio who in her mind was rich she started to buy all the things she ever wanted. Flash forward to her passing suddenly in 2019 then Daddy following in 2021 I was left with caring for daddy until he passed as well as cleaning the house that was floor to ceiling in every room. The 1st task was making it safe for daddy to get around. He only had a path for so long. Then we had to delay her memorial for a month because we had family coming from around the country & the house was embarrassing. So we did what we could & thankfully they had a great room addition so even though it was still visible by all the company at least we could host a needed time for the family to gather. There was no help on KZread for this situation so I just figured it out. Needing to shove down my own grief & handle all the financial surprises was a lot but it can be done Anyhow all this is to say I get it. My suggestion is to put all like things together then pair down to what really means something & relocate the rest. Yes for your husbands childhood memorabilia have him display it around the house the memories when he sees it will be comforting. I have taken any childhood toys that I loved & combined them with my husband’s toys & children’s toys then packed them with Christmas decor. Every year my husband sets up this adorable display with a decorated tree with all our & our children’s childhood ornaments. We basically take a small portion of or house & it becomes a toy land. All our company oohs & ahhs over the things that take them back to their own childhood memories. It’s a great way to celebrate the past each holiday season. Thank you for so many of your great tips I have used many. Hang in there you’re doing great & your new space will no doubt look fabulous when finished!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Wow, Shari! That is such an amazing story! I am so happy your mom found her perfect match, and am sorry you lost her. Having to go through all of that must have been so hard!!! Do you have pictures?

My craft room is a disaster!🙄 Your craft room looks amazing compared to my disaster of a craft room!🤣 I need to rearrange my craft room, organize, and make my craft room more functional! As always, Norrine, thank you for sharing your ideas with us! Stay safe, healthy, and positive! God bless you and your family!🙏❤️🇺🇸😊

@chars1184

4 ай бұрын

I’m in the same boat! Norrine’s room looks amazing compared to my craft/computer room, which I share with our 90 lb. German Shepherd and his crate!!! He’s considers it HIS room and comes in every time I start to organize. ‘What are you doing, mom? Don’t be messing with my stuff!‘ ‘His stuff’ is a large doggie crate with a big dog bed in it under one of my crafting tables, so there’s nothing to mess with!! He, however, stays vigilant so I can’t spread stuff out on the floor.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

@chars1184 - Yzma, my dog, feels the same way! That's too funny!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Deane! We will get through our spaces together!!!!

@deaneclark6469

4 ай бұрын

@@chars1184 Too cute! Yes, I plan to start organizing next week.🤞❤️

@deaneclark6469

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCraftyOrganizer you are very welcome, Norrine!❤️ I have so much stuff!🤣 I am not perging because there's not a thing that I want to get rid of. The most important thing that I need to do is make my craft room functional & organize & label all of my stuff! Right now I'm organizing my fabric. I cut down used boxes for pieces to wrap my fabric around. I wanted to use what I have & save money! It's a lot of work but I am so satisfied. It's like rewarding.😊❤️ I sure do wish you were here, Norrine to help me.❤️

My son moved in my Mom and Dads house. It’s still a mess. It’s been two years and I’m just now getting where I can go through it.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

IT'S HARD!!! Patience and grace.... that's all I can say. LOL

❤

Could you possibly put things on top of the bookcases? It would essentially give you another shelf for each cabinet. Maybe some of the lighter decor items? Also, we just moved my in-laws into an assisted living facility, but many things have been moved into our house for my husband and his siblings to go through. I think he’s become clutter blind to all of it.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I could! Great suggestion 💜

Would love to 'meet' your husband! You are so happy and you positively are glowing! The hardest thing is to 'get rid' of memories. One solution is to take a picture of it, and scrap it. Make him a scrapbook of his cherished memories. One think I am learning, as I navigate getting older and wiser (Gen X here) - is it is just stuff. When the time comes, which I hope is not for a long long time, I don't want my family to have to deal with stuff. Well - except my craft stuff! haha. I actually did purge ALOT of craft items when we moved 2 hours away into a new house. That being said, it's been a year and I still have boxes in the garage, a full craft room in one of the bedrooms, and still no place to put things. Oh Norrine, I would LOVE to have you as a neighbor!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I'm trying to get him in front of the camera.... he's a bit shy. LOL I'm still working on getting my RV! Maybe I can visit someday.

Thank you Norrine. I am inspired by your small space.idkw but it makes me happy😊

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I am so glad. Thank you for checking in, Naomi! 💐

It’s ok I’m glade you are back with your husband. I love your channel.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

i enjoy your program so much . I have learned a lot of great tips and solutions, especially how to organized my stickers. What a difference it made plus the space it freed up . 😁Thank you for being so open bout your own struggles with organization of a small space . i enjoying finding my craft room again♥

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for being here with me - and let me know if you need any suggestions in your space. 💐

❤❤❤

Could you DIY the dresser, maybe change the knobs and utilize it and the drawers? Or maybe it's too valuable?

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I'm sure it's going to get painted.... we just hoping to move it out (once we make space in the garage) so I can bring in the rest of my bookcases and craft supplies. :) I'll share what I eventually do with it.

Yes, our past memories are so hard to dispose of! In my Mom's personal affects, I found every report card from kindergarten through high school of mine, little hand prints of my children (her grands), and so much more.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Aren't those just the best treasures????? My favorite is a handwritten recipe in my great-grandmother's writing. She wrote it in purple ink!! I just can't let it go!!! 💜

@vegascece

4 ай бұрын

Frame worthy!! No, I would let it go either. How special! @@TheCraftyOrganizer

@chars1184

4 ай бұрын

Both my mom and my husband’s mom saved EVERYTHING! We have hundreds of letters to go through and our relatives all want them scanned!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

@vegascece It is!!!! And I hope to do that and hang it in my kitchen someday.

I completely understand what you're going thru. Hang in there. You'll get it done. 😊❤

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!! I'll be bringing you along, so stay tuned!😆

I’m having to take a lot of my craft items out of my studio to make space for a wall easel to paint on. I’ve temporarily decided to put away my decor to keep a few extra bits in my room. My plan is to set up a maker space in my dining room. I’m currently redecorating and waiting for hubby to clear out his stuff from the dining room. He works away a lot and I can’t control how long it will take but I can box up my decor/unnecessary stuff for now. I hope you get your room sorted soon as clutter can really effect your creative mojo.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

BOY does it effect my mojo!!!! If my one work surface is cluttered - I can't move forward. My brain just can't move past it. I'd love to see what you do with your maker space! Please keep me posted. 💜

I am dealing with the same thing in my craft space. My mom passed away less than a month ago. I am trying to combine our different types of craft supplies, so of course, my craft space is overflowing with supplies. I have no idea where to start right now, but I will get a chance to get it pulled back together.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Consider me your personal cheerleader and giver of suggestions! We will both get the space we dream of! 💜

I currently use our spare bedroom for my craft room. Not often, but I do have to move my tables and portable carts out if we have guests. Can be stressful as I have not much room to put these items.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I get it!!!! Dual spaces are the hardest!

Downsizing a craft space is a fascinating experience to watch (much more frustrating when its your craft space!) I've been struggling with mine so I'm hoping to get lots of great tips with yours. :)

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

It will be interesting!!! Finger crossed we survive. LOL

I know what your husband is feeling. I’m the same way. I moved from a 3 bedroom house with garage to a one bedroom apt. I had to get rid of a lot of things that I didn’t want to bc they were precious to me. What I decided to do is take a picture of all my treasures and picked one out of 10 to keep and then went though everything again and got rid of more until it became manageable. I still have pictures of everything so I can look at them and still reminisce. I sold a lot of it and was able to have money in the bank to spend on new things that I need now. It’s a win win win. I hope this helps your husband to let go of some things. I feel like I accomplished something as well when I saw space around me. Thank you for sharing. 💝🥰🤗

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

That’s very helpful - he really wants to let it all go! But once he sees it, it’s much harder to actually follow through.

@susanroberts

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCraftyOrganizer I know how he feels. It really helps having pictures of things. 💝🥰

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Susan!

Thanks!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

No problem!

Oh, can I understand what you're dealing with. When my husband & I combined households, he hadn't dealt with anything. He is a hardcore pack rat! He had a hard time letting go of anything. When his parents died, they had an entire house that had saved everything for over 45 years. I am still working on downsizing our house because he brought so much of his parents' stuff here. I want a quick solution, but it's just 1 box at a time

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I totally get it!!!!!!! I am having to set up "appointments" with him when we are going through things - so that, 1. He has time to mentally get ready, and 2. I remember to go into "organizer" mode, so that I use all of my tools and am more patient. We will get through this!!!

Memory items are so difficult to deal with! Thanks so much for sharing! Question-can you modify the dresser across from you? Paint it white, maybe update the drawer handles, and use it for much needed storage. Use more tension rods on the right side of it, or create a “hutch-style” storage system around/in-front-of the mirror, or slide the mirror back behind it and build or thrift a shelving unit to sit on it. Seems there are a ton of storage possibilities with that dresser! You could make that an entire video! Bless you with your storage plight!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

That's what we are deciding..... the drawers are full of memory items. And I should have spoken more about how much this man has given up to make room for me, my kids, my work, and my dog in his home! He is amazing!!!! I'd LOVE to paint it white - it may become guest room furniture someday. :)

Wow that's a lot to deal with! But you really made that little space work 😊 amazing!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Great video Norrine. Thankyou for sharing. 🥰🇬🇧

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I always appreciate seeing you, Jan! Thanks!

Well Miss Norrine aka The Crafty Organizer..... I think you are doing really good. It is hard when you are invading someone else's space and now they also have to make room for you in THEIR space. When the day comes that life settles down some and you guys do buy another house together.... you will know what you have, what you need and you will find a place that can take all that in. I love your question..."What areas of your home are like this??" Ahhh, my, uh, my, and my, well my..... All of it!!! Well just about. Here is my problem, I never know what room to hit first, I never know where to start and once I do start by the time I am another room or two away... that first one seems to be the catch all and is back to where it was. I don't collect alot but I do collect coca cola. I am addicted to the writing of Coca Cola. So my kids for years cop out at birthday, mothers day and christmas and buy me something cheap coca cola. So because they are from them, I have them all on 2 small shelving units. But the collection does have a big bite on my kitchen and dining area (we don't have a diningroom in this house). And I always leave my craft room for last by the time last comes around, it is more than Chaos in there. So this time I am starting there first and I am going to try real hard to do a room every 2 days as I think each room needs 2 days. It is almost spring time and I want to be done with spring time cleaning and enjoy it cause it lasts very short here before we are hitting 100 degrees.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Judi - you wouldn't believe what this man has done for us.... he made room for me, my children, my dog AND my business!!!! I wish I had made a bigger deal in the video of just how much he's done! I am very blessed. You must be in Arizona or Nevada???

I appreciate you sharing your temporary craft space.I understand somewhat of what you’re dealing with having your husband’s mother’s things. My father-in-law passed way back in 2009 and my husband filled the attic and his outer utility room with much of his dad’s things (which was only a minute amount of what he had). My husband still hasn’t cleared any of his dad’s things to this day, much to my chagrin. He’s kind of turning into his father’s son. Scary! Meanwhile, I seem to have outgrown my craft room and did a big purge last year. I need to re-organize things again due to thinking I would actually get into mixed media, which I haven’t. I moved some of that further away from my work area and moved other things closer. I did follow your advice on that. ☺️

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

OH NO!! We will get through this together!!! Consider me your personal cheerleader and giver of suggestions! 💜

Norrine, Great video. I am currently cleaning out my srwing /craft / catch all room. I finally got to the closet only to see more boxes & totes. I've gone through 1/2 of it & keep saying to myself, why did I keep all this stuff. I feel like it's a slow process, but I'm the type that has to look at every piece of paper to see if I need it... whichthankfully, I haven't needed most of it. Keep going. It's hard combining homes. 😊

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

It is hard - but so worth it. Sounds like you are doing a great job doing a little at a time, and giving yourself grace. 💜

I totally understand your current craft room situation and your husband's reaction to sentimental items. I, too, have a small craft room that I've been struggling to reorganize and many sentimental items that I've been reluctant with which to deal. However, I'm giving myself the time and mental space with which to come to terms with both situations. Please know that I've utilized many of your organizational solutions and techniques. So, thank you for your generous contributions to ease my ongoing craft room dilemmas.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I am so happy to hear that I've been able to help! I should set up 'group organizing' days! We can all tackle our spaces for a set amount of time and check in with each other afterwards!!!

@patriciakumar115

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCraftyOrganizer Awesome idea! Since I live on the East coast, I hope I'll be able to attend.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I'll keep you posted!

I wonder how many people would have a difficult time making the decision to give up an awesome craft room for a husband he must be a great guy😂

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

He's pretty amazing. 💜

I wish I could have a small space. I have bought doubles since I can't find things or forget I have them. Someday! TFS Huge HUGS. Namesta🐞🐞🐞

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

OH NO! That's such a common thing.... buying items again. We will get our spaces right someday. ;)

@lalagamma4452

4 ай бұрын

I'm still waiting for you to get the camper and come visit 🐞🐾🧚

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

It's on my horrizon!!!! Thinking the next 2-3 years??? Can't WAIT!!!!!

Your "messy" space is still better than mine! Looking forward to this journey with you. And hey, you got the sound fixed! I only noticed one space where your voice cut out. 😘

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I still have NO idea what happened!!!! I was just glad it ’fixed’ itself!!!

Hi Norrine! It's always a struggle but I know you and your hubby will get through this! You have the skills to declutter and organize! You might even discover some treasures along the way! Thanks for sharing your craft room with us! 😍

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

His Mom has so many little antiques - there are treasures everywhere! I am trying to not be the one who wants to keep it all! LOL

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Great video lady... It's so good to see you... Your ideas and thoughts are so helpful❤️

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Vaye! Next up... DIY's Daiso tour!

I'm still here and watching! Love all your videos. You asked for possible diy ideas. Well, I have one. I like to work from my bed. I have a tiny space and no room for a desk. But, I thought about a hospital bed table on casters. The problem $125 and up. I just need something like that so I can work from bed after my kids are in bed... if you come up with any ideas I would love to see them. This could help many who are short term or long term in bed status. The lap tables are just to small to barely open a book and I am putting crafty spins on bullet Journaling so hanging edge storage for pens etc. Would be helpful. But the lap desk not so much...Just an idea...

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I had no idea they were so expensive!!!! I think this is a great idea... and I'd love to see if I can come up with something. Thanks, Amy!!!

I surely understand about not having enough space. Although I am currently using 2 very small bedrooms with large furniture for my craft space (our 2 sons old rooms), there isn't much space for storage. :( I'm excited to find out how you manage your space! So far, it's looking very good!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! Making space in our garage is going to be the needed puzzle piece to make this work. :)

I appreciate you sharing this. And you look especially pretty.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

3 ай бұрын

Awww!!! Thank you so much!

Thank you for sharing. I need to have a designer come in and help me design my space. I don't have much wall space to work with. I also need to incorporate some antique items from my husband's mom. Looking forward to watching you & your craft space journey

All us crafters are collectors. I can’t imagine going into someone’s home, even as the new wife, and trying to organize their hoarded stuff. Is he allowing you to do this?

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

He is amazing! Before we were dating, I was helping him purge and organize his home. I've known him for 35+ years. He's since made room not just for me, but my kids, my business, and my dog!!!! He's super supportive and motivated to keep moving forward. I am one lucky girl.

Thank you for the tour and sharing this part of your life with us. I can definitely appreciate what you’re going through so thank you, again. 💙

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much - Anne! You've been through a large part of the life changes with me!

@annerohrbacker6097

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCraftyOrganizer ♥️♥️♥️

Oh no. Mine is upside down. Kitty loves it because she can climb over everything.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

LOL Silly kitty. I love that our fur babies are so accepting. 💜

❤ hey Norrine! Thank you so much for sharing your space and your awesome ideas. I'm so happy for you and your family.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Kathy!!!

Great video! I've been purging my stuff slowly, so my daughter won't have to "clean" up my stuff somevday. Let's see how far I get😅

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

It's funny - that's what we keep saying as our guideline. Is THIS what we want to leave our kids????? 😘

Awesome video👏👏👏 Ya gotta do what works for you! I feel it’s always a work in progress (no matter the season we’re in) BUT somehow my “work” doesn’t work OR is it my progress 🙄 Great inspiration😳 you’ve got it goin on😝. Thank you so much🥰❤️😀

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 ай бұрын

Always nice to see you..... I've had lots of work that doesn't work lately. LOL We will keep going though. 💐

Thank you for sharing your space with all the warts! My stuff is in several different places -- I try to keep like things with like things in those different places. It's hard not having the space and the storage all together. I look forward to your progress and hope that your ideas with your storage/space will inspire me!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I hope I can get through them too!! lol

I also find your current background a bit cluttered but that is my problem.i am not really a big crafter but a family historian with files and files of paper you remind me that i should have bits out memory out on display and find a better balance

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that feedback! 💐

I think it'd be great if your stuff would be on camera! We would all get to meet him AND I think it'd be informative to see you help him make these sometimes difficult decisions. As we prepare for our move 14 (we hope) months from now, Travis wants to keep EVERYTHING that belonged to his grandparents. I might be able to pick up some pointers in regards to getting us both to choose the right things to take back east as we'll be dealing with three combined households, and my parents had been here for 37 years before they passed. ...LOTS of stuff to be gone through! Hugs, Mini! 🤗❤️🌵❤️🤗

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I'm so excited for you!!!! I am thinking of setting up 'group organizing' days! Where we can all tackle our spaces for a set amount of time and check in with each other afterwards!!! Then we can help with tips/suggestions, and encouragement!!!!

@emmkaa2099

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCraftyOrganizer That's a great idea! That's a "thing" among those with ADHD ...is it called shadowing? Where people work together on their separate projects, say homework or tidying up a desk, thru face timing each other. From what I understand it's incredibly helpful. And there's the accountability factor! Just yesterday I sent a friend a "before" pic of my DR table (I was able to put finishing touches on a journal in the hour before I took it to put for sale in the office I had an appointment at) but my table was a DISASTER!! Knowing I was gonna show someone what I'd accomplished kinda spurred me on.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

That is amazing!!!! I love the gal from How to ADHD. I think her name is Jessica. She's super cute and bubbly - and has amazing tips and techniques. I was never diagnosed - but my daughter was! And I felt like they were talking to me directly as they described the effects and struggles!!!! Miss you! Keep me posted on the packing!!!

It looks far better than I expected from your title.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I should have taken some before photos! There was only a small path! Since I do this for a living.... I thought it would surprise most that I have that type of clutter/excess around me. But glad it didn't look that bad!

@maryellenyork2819

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCraftyOrganizer I was encouraged by the video.

***my life**

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Just remember, you are not alone!!!!! 💐

I was wondering what happened to the garage

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Last year was a whirlwind! LOL

Got almost halfway through the video when my vertigo made me stop watching (the slow panning got to me). Had to laugh when you were standing outside the closet trying to figure out what to do-boy can I relate… You may want to follow A Slob Comes Clean/Dana K. White’s method to begin chipping away at the mountain of stuff, since you don’t have any extra space; it’s been a great system for me to get started going through my clutter-then I used stuff I already had on hand to organize what was left (I believe you recommended that tip). Heading for your next video now - I’ve got a lot of catching up to do…😃

I'm wondering if that dresser in the corner is full or do you have space for some of your stuff? I generally think out of the box. I recently put an old buffet and kitchen cabinet in ny craft studio and I LOVE the storage/surface area I get from them. I thought I needed more room. Yeah I could use some more lol but I really just needed more options for my junk! 💕🦇

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I WISH it was empty! LOL It will eventually get moved.... once we make space. xoxo

Can you address how to deal with storing stuff that doesn't belong to a category and they are not like items.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Yes!!!! This is my absolute favorite way to organize all the random stuff: kzread.info/dash/bejne/immKxJtqacK6nNo.html

The lighting you have on the shelves. Please tell me how to do this i'm frustrated with this problem in my space

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

OMGosh! It's my new favorite thing! $10 on Amazon - for 100 feet! And it has a remote control and you can pick the color and brightness! It's just a realllllllyyyyyy long sticker! I added to the entire inside back and front of my bookcase. If you can have someone help you, it will be much easier! www.amazon.com/shop/callclutterfairy/list/25NLTEVTAM2NY?tag=onamza2dnwzx3-20&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

Not to sound mean however He needs to make space for you more of a priority. Why is his stuff more important than yours!!!! He can pack up his memories that he didn't know he had and take it to where your crafting supplies are. Just switch them out as you decide what he keeps. A dresser is a piece of furniture, you are a person with feelings. I am so happy you found someone but you are more important than Stuff!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Not mean at all... I should have spoken about how he donated/sold/moved two full rooms to make room for my daughter and my business, in addition to me and my dog! We basically took over his house! LOL He's doing SO MUCH for me. But the sentimental things are a little harder to let go of. 💜

@Wendy-WackyWomanCreations

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCraftyOrganizer Ah, yes, that does change the narrative., ha ha🤗

How much stuff did you have to leave?😢

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

More than half... but it's being stored. I'll get it back pretty soon.

Once you get that dresser out of there and clean out the closet, you will so much more room.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

You are so right! But, I feel like I am 7 again - that closet is terrifying! LOL

@heiditate6989

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCraftyOrganizer yes kind od overwhelming....like my basement lol

This is just my observation. When your video first open it does look cluttered. If you removed the greenery and just regular decor items , from the video point of view, it would less stressful to view. It is just a thought share. You do what you like!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

Very nice. You have your work cut out for you. Very nice. I am not signed up for your patreon, I cannot afford it. I live in a nursing home and do not have the extra money. But I do enjoy your channel so well. 🩵🌹🛠️🪜👍

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

I DO have my work cut out for me!!! And I'm happy to have you here with me :)

@countrygal3688

4 ай бұрын

I am sure just by watching, clicking the thumbs up, subscribing, and commenting is helping her alot. KZread will suggest these videos to others with a similar interest.

@danalynge1915

4 ай бұрын

Hi, a Norinne! I loved seeing your new space. It still looks functional, to me. I get my craft room where I think I like it, use it for a while and then make changes that work better. I enjoy having the space so much but dream of a big space. I suspect, if I ever do have a bigger space, I will still have an ever-evolving craft room. Thank you so much!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

@countrygal3688 It does help. Thank you 💜

@TheCraftyOrganizer

4 ай бұрын

@countrygal3688 I sometimes think I enjoy re-doing my craft room as much as crafting! LOL

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