I recently discovered that putting paperclips onto a binder ring keeps them from getting jumbled up and keeps them together by type and also ironically makes them easier to use,in spite of having to open the ring to get one off. I'll never store them in a jumbled heap again.. lol. I find they take up less space that way too. Hope that helps. Tfs

@creartivebynature

4 күн бұрын

Cool idea. Where do you put them so they're out of the way? Thanks so much for watching and sharing. 🤗

I love your ideas for using attractive containers for storage. I have old cigar boxes frm my parents, old country general store. On my desk I have a wooden picnic utensil apkin holder for pens, rulers, scissors, glue, and in general, things I use on a regular basis.

@creartivebynature

16 күн бұрын

That is awesome! I love the unique look of using different containers, gives a space character!! Thanks for watching 🤗

i seen a video the other day for those die cuts, a lady framed the magnet boards, the die cuts became easy access and decor , if i could remember the name i'd share but can't at the moment. i can say it looked beautiful, depending on your available wall space you could find nice cheap frames at thrift store and create unique useable art

@creartivebynature

7 күн бұрын

Ya, I've seen that before. It's a great idea, but I definitely don't have room for something like that!! Plus, I like my die sets to be tucked away, I don't use them that often 😉 Thanks for sharing that idea. It will help others for sure!! Thanks for watching 💖

I’m glad you didn’t cover or paint over the tin from Crabtree and Evelyn. It’s really pretty. Your labels are great!

@ginaoberste6367

4 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.❤

I just saw someone on KZread, who organized their actual die cuts, the actual paper pieces they cut out, by putting them in the old-fashioned type photo albums with the sticky paper. I guess they started making those types of albums again, but they are photos safe. Anyway, they stick all their little dye cuts on sheets in a binder and then just pull them off when they need them. I’m not sure what I think about that, but just throwing that out there. I think your idea for your metal dies is great.

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

OH, that's a great idea. You can punch out a whole bunch at once if you want, then they're ready to use!! Thanks so much for watching and sharing with me, I appreciate it. Take care 😃

That tin for pens is exactly what I need to make! I lead Bible study and someone always needs a writing utensil, which I can never find quickly. Thanks for the great ideas!

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

Awesome!! I am so glad you were inspired. Thanks so much for watching. Take care 🤗💖

I use the magnetic sheets for my dies and I use thicker cardboard behind the magnetic sheets, and I round the corners so that they slip into the sleeves easier

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

That's an excellent idea. I will have to round my corners. Thanks so much for watching and sharing that tip. Take care 🤗💖

@craftypam9992

4 ай бұрын

Also helps if you cut a sliver off one side of the card, so it's not a squeeze. For my smaller dies, I have some old-fashioned flip-up style photo albums - like a giant credit card holder. Each pocket is 5x7", so I can sort the dies into very specific groupings, with paper (usually the back of junk mail) on which I outline the dies, cereal packet card behind the magnet, and space behind that for (one or two) die cuts. The albums have pockets on both sides, so I cut out the spine to make 2 units. I have also made trays for them, so I don't wear out the album back sliding them in and out of the shelves. Each one takes up about 2.5" height, the tray is 14" x 8". I luckily found a nice shelving unit for them!

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

@@craftypam9992 sounds like an awesome system!! Thanks so much for sharing 💖

I store my dies on the wall attached to vent magnetic sheets. This way I can see them all without having to flip through a binder. I have them sorted into categories -Christmas, flowers, Happy Birthday, Etc. The vent covers are 8in x 14 1/2 in.

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

Great idea!! If only I had the wall space😉 Thanks so much for watching and sharing. Take care 💖🤗

Great ideas, my friend and I always joke about how we spend so much time organizing our crafts and how little time we spend crafting 😁

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

LOL, so true 😆I am doing better, but there's always room for improvement 😉 Thanks so much for watching. Take care 💖

I love the sectional Tin ideas.

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 💖💖💖

My favorite was the magnetic sheets for the dies. Take care

Thank you for showing visually pleasing and non-wasteful hacks.

@creartivebynature

3 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly 😉💖

Great ideas Donna , i use the magnetic sheets for my dies as well but i use cereal boxes , boxes from freezer food packages to back my magnetic sheets & it's worked for years. Thank you for sharing Donna.

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

I thought about using those, but since I wanted to add samples to the back, I wanted a white background. Great idea though, very sturdy and affordable 😉 Thanks so much for watching and for sharing Bevey. Have a wonderful week 💕🤗

@lightmom14

2 ай бұрын

@@creartivebynature just paint the back of the cardboard so you can use it. That's what I have done.

Good ideas! I store my dies on they magnet sheets , I put them on separate cardboard then put them back to back ( not glued together) , rounding the corners makes them easier to get in and out of the small mesh zipped bags and number each side of the magnetic sheet with the dies on as in 1a 1b then have an die inventory book of white die cuts stuck on black card . I find it so easy to find a die 💜It works a treat

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

Sounds awesome!! Do you have your die sets and samples labeled so you know what goes with what? I need to round my corners to see if I can get my cardstock to fit more easily. Thanks so much for watching and sharing. Take care 💖🤗

Great ideas, Donna. Your labels are great. I recently got the Joy Xtra to add to my Cricut Explore Air 2 & Maker 3 machines and love them all. I use adhesive vinyl scraps to make labels for my drawers, and use elastic hair ties as cable ties for all my cords, and store them in old plastic packaging I got donuts etc in. A toothpaste squeezer is perfect for getting every last drop of E6000, Super Glue Gel etc out the tubes. I use 1" circles cut on sticker paper to put on paint lids and colour that with the paint. I use old revolving spice jars for all my Glitter, Fake Snow etc. Empty Chewing Gum Containers are great for storing googly eyes [I have one on lid so I know what size goes in what tub when restocking] 2024 charms etc, and they don't take up a lot of space. Have a good and safe week. Hugs 🤗across the pond from Scotland, UK💕

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

Oh wow!! Lots of great ideas!! Thank you so much for sharing 😃 Isn't the Joy xTra a great little machine?!? I am loving it!! Thanks so much for watching and sharing with me. Take care 💖🤗

@Chrissy_Mad-Scots-Wench

4 ай бұрын

@@creartivebynature Thank You. I love the Joy Xtra , it is the absolute best for crafting on the move. Loving it too. Take Care, Remain Safe. 🤗🤗💕💕

Some great tips. Ive been at this for quite some time. I started with my dies in binders like yours. Eventually they got too heavy, I was using 3" binders. I eventually moved them into magnetic storage cases. All but those that had matching stamp sets, those get stored with the stamp set. I use VHS and DVD (tall) cases for stamps. Those with matching dies, I glue a magnet in the case so they are together. Of all my storage I am happiest with my stamps.

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

The CD cases are a great idea!! I don't have too many dies, so I am hoping the binder will work for me 🤞 Thanks so much for watching and sharing your ideas. Take care 💖🤗

I really like to wood box with the Dollar Tree trays. I'm going to look for a box in my craft room to recreate it!

What a great idea! I can’t wait to see how it turns out!

Great ideas Donna. I have some old wood boxes I'm going to pull out and see if I can organize some of my tiny images for collage! Thanks for the inspiration. 🩷🩷🩷

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

Sounds great. Even my hubby like the wood crates, I have to get some for him for his camping box!! Thanks so much for watching Helen. Take care 💖🤗

Hello, J adore les boîtes en bois pour ranger et protéger les petits articles de scrapbooking c'est top, d'ailleurs mon mari vient de m'en faire plusieurs tailles différentes ( c'est un très grand bricoleur et aime travailler le bois). Il m'a fait une malette pour ranger tous mes blocs acryliques en même temps il m'en a fait en plus et de tailles que tu ne trouves pas dans le commerce. Une autre avec les couleurs que j'utilise le plus et deux autres pour mon bullet et ses accessoires et une dernière pour les petites chutes qui peuvent m'être utile dans un projet. Pour ta belle boîte en métal ( c'est une boîte à biscuits) j'aurais mis les scotchs doubles faces ou les tubes de colle. Les crayons et stylos sont mieux dans des vielles tasses ou verre comme ils sont visibles tu les utilise plus. Alors que la colle scotchs tout est regroupé. Bisous

@creartivebynature

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like you have a great system!! I love my divided tin, it's been great for my pen/pencil storage. I also use glass jars. The combination of storage makes it fun for me!! My ideas are only suggestions. I encourage you to do what works for you 😉 Thanks so much for watching and sharing. Take care 💖

If you have labels on cans and plastics that don't want to come off, heat them with a hair dryer and that loosens the glue enough so you can just peel them off.

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll have to try it out. Thanks for watching 💖🤗

Maybe chipboard will work better than card stock for your die storage age,TFS 😊💕👍

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

Yes, I had thought of that, but I wanted the paper to be white so my samples would show well. But that is an excellent idea.😉 Thanks so much for watching and for your suggestion. Take care 💖

Magnetic vent covers at Home Depot are the perfect size for organizing.

@creartivebynature

Ай бұрын

How do you use them? Sounds interesting!! Thanks so much for sharing and watching 🤗💖

You always have great ideas for storage and organization. These were really good Donna! 🥰🤗

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

Aw, thanks Lisa Marie 💕 I really appreciate it 😉 Thanks so much for watching my friend. I hope you have a wonderful weekend 💗

Love these ideas, Donna! You're the best!

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

Aw, thanks so much, I truly appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed ☺️ Thanks for watching!!

Great ideas Donna. I think I’m going to get some spice racks for my acrylic paints. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

Great idea!! Have fun 😃 Thanks so much for watching 💖

That is the same thing happened here with your box. But instead of the box, it was my dad’s pants. My mom donated them to a thrift store and later dad found them, thinking that they would be a good pair without realizing that they were his. So he brought them.

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

That is too funny!! 😆 Thanks so much for watching and for the good laugh 🤗💖

I ended up having one of those really big Folgers coffee, plastic cans and was debating whether I should save it now that it’s empty. I did see that idea online about dividing it up into four parts. I’m not sure what I would put in there yet, but I guess I’ll save the can for a little while and if I don’t end up using it, I’ll get rid of it. Otherwise, I might put sand in it for my sidewalks in the winter.

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

My Mom stored her camp fire starters in her coffee tin. Funny thing, during a bad forest fire season, she was evacuated. That tin with fire starter was what she grabbed to take with her 😯🤪😆 We can laugh about it now, she has no idea why she grabbed that, so ironic!! 😆 They do make good storage for so many things!!

I store my dies in a container on magnetic sheets. Easier to flip through I think

@creartivebynature

Ай бұрын

I was already doing that, I was getting frustrated. I was having a hard time finding what I wanted and the sheets were sticking to each other. It can definitely work though. 😉 Thanks again for watching 💖

Hi Donna .. Great tips and ideas .. Thank You for sharing .. hugs 💕

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly Lorene, I appreciate it. Thanks for watching. Have a great day. 😀💖

Those are some really handy Hacks!!

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

Lol, thanks 😊

Lots of excellent ids. I have wooden boxes and I'm going to see what I can do with them all. Your last video you showed putting your spools of thread in a wooden box. I have a box with dividers in it and it worked perfect for my spools of thread and it keeps them all clean. 😃Take care and God Bless y'all always

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

I love them because they're sturdy and rustic 😉 or I mean "Rusty" 😆 Thanks so much for watching Lisa. Have yourself a wonderful week 💖🤗

@lisaogg6337

4 ай бұрын

@@creartivebynature Rusty😆😆I love it

Hi Donna, I just found your channel today and loved this video! It is taking me years to get my drum organized the way I want it! But I love a lot of the ideas you showed today! I saw you using the cricket joy extra with your phone. I’ve always wanted to get the cricket joy, but now I see this cricket, extra and see that you can use it with your phone, that’s awesome!! I’m just wondering if it’s really complicated to use?? I am a lot older and I am not really a computer girl. I have the scan and cut and love that and I still have the very first cricket. They came out with many many years ago in love that! Do you have a lot of videos on how to use this new cricket extra? Do you think you really need to have both the cricket joy and the cricket extra? I know the cricket joy can print out long words. But that’s about all I know about the joy. I would love your honest advice on your thoughts about these machines and if you think that they would be too complicating for an older woman like me?? Thank you so much!😊🩷👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@creartivebynature

3 ай бұрын

Hi Elizabeth. The Cricut Joy Xtra is newer to me. I'm still learning about it, but I am loving this machine. It can do so much more than the original Joy. I have both machines and prefer the Joy Xtra. It can print and cut, the original Joy can't. It can cut larger images as well. You can use all the machines through the app on any device. I prefer to do most of the work on my computer, then switch to the app. Both the Joy and Joy Xtra are wireless, so you'll need to connect via Bluetooth. I think if you have a scan n' cut, you should be able to use the Joy xTra. I have never used a scan n' cut, so I don't know for sure!! I don't have any beginner videos as of right now, but there are lots on KZread. I hope this helps. Please feel free to ask me any other questions. I will do my best to help you out 😉 Let me know what you decide. Thanks so much for watching. Happy crafting 💖 🤗💐

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@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 💖💖💖

by adding cardboard inside the biscuit tin at th beginning u are actually using some of the space up. i would of kept the inside of the it as it was and just decorated the outside if need be.

@creartivebynature

2 ай бұрын

Well it really depends on your needs. It's been perfect for how I'm using it 😉. But if you want to keep something larger inside, than I would adjust accordingly. These are just ideas on different ways you can use items for storage 😊 Thanks so much for watching. Have a wonderful day.

I'm kind of curious about something I see this a lot in different organization videos and sometimes I wonder if it's just a little overkill and I'm not meaning to sound critical in any way for example the little pencil sharpener if you're putting all the items into the crate so to speak and you just have that in there lose wouldn't it be easier and quicker to not have to open another container in order to access it and if it's already in a crate then why would it get lost? For me organization for things to stay that way they need to be easy and practical for me to use if I'm having to take two to three steps just to sharpen a pencil most likely I'm not going to put that away just because when I'm in a crafting frenzy I'm not real disciplined like that I call it creative chaos so to speak anyway just some food for thought if it works for you great if you're concerned about it getting lost within the box then perhaps another small container like you did with the small crates but something even smaller like a little say portion cup or something like that that you just toss it in but yet leave a lid off of it But that way it stays contained within the area

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

I think you hit the nail on the head!! You need to do what works best for you 😉 We're all just sharing what works for us. I have shared in a previous video what didn't work for me, I don't think we do that enough 🤪lol. Like you said, you know how you operate in your craft space. I now how I operate in mine, and having that little pencil sharpener in it's own little container is preventing me from loosing it in my craft space. I was tired of digging around for it and loosing it (I've had to buy new ones). It may seem odd to some, but it works for me 😉 I truly appreciate your feed back. I hope I was able to answer in a way that makes sense 🤗 Thanks so much for watching. Take care 💖

Bella l'idea della calamita x fustelle, x il resto io ho provato a mettere in contenitori di latta , legno ecc... ma poco dopo se non sono trasparenti non mi ricordo più cosa contengono, quindi preferisco scatole trasparenti

@creartivebynature

4 ай бұрын

Yes, I understand. There a lot of people that like the supplies visible 😉 Doing what works for you is the best!! 😃😃 Thank you so much for watching and sharing with me. Take care 💖