Beauty in Organization

We’ve all heard the terms form and function before. “Form” refers to the look or design of a product or system. Generally, we are drawn to beautiful forms, whatever that “beauty” means to us. “Function” refers to how a product or system actually works. Is it functional? Is it useful? Does it fulfill the jobContinue reading “Beauty in Organization”

Maxed Out

It is that moment that every crafter fears. We avoid it at all costs through creative solutions, rearranged priorities, and even letting go of things we hold dear, but eventually we all reach a certain point. What am I speaking of? I’m talking about the point where we officially max out our creative space. TheContinue reading “Maxed Out”

The Ultimate Crafty Pegboard

No matter the size of your craft space, organization is the key to taking full advantage of your creative time every day. For me, setting up my craft space involved finding a balance between the organization and the aesthetic appeal. Because, let’s face it, it is really hard to create in a space that doesn’tContinue reading “The Ultimate Crafty Pegboard”

The 5 Crafty Things You Should be Buying from Dollar Tree

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Supply envy – We’ve all been there!  Personally, I LOVE to watch crafty YouTube gals (and guys!) who introduce me to new products and processes.  And, of course, I immediately think I have to have #allthethings.  Crafting products, especially gorgeous scrapbooking papers, stickers, ephemera, printables, etc. are so tempting toContinue reading “The 5 Crafty Things You Should be Buying from Dollar Tree”

Craft Carts…Why Are We So Obsessed?

A few months ago, I joined a fabulous Facebook group called “Craft Room Organization with JenniferMaker“.  It is a Facebook group with nearly 35,000 members that focuses on tips, tricks, and inspiration for organizing your craft space. It doesn’t matter if the craft space is big or small, cluttered or clean, all kinds of peopleContinue reading “Craft Carts…Why Are We So Obsessed?”

Sunday Secret #8 – Organizing Your Printables

Printables are absolutely the best!  I love following all my favorite artists on Instagram, drooling over their gorgeous creations, and then getting to use them in my very own projects at a fraction of the cost of other supplies.  It is really a genius way to increase your craft stash!  However, soon after I doveContinue reading “Sunday Secret #8 – Organizing Your Printables”

Speed Scrapping

Every scrapbooker has found themselves in the same situation.  Despite the best of intentions to “stay on top of it” this time around, we find ourselves falling very much behind in our memory keeping.  At least, this is where I found myself with March rolling in.  The truth is, I switched to the traveler’s notebookContinue reading “Speed Scrapping”

Personalizing IKEA finds

IKEA is a crafters dream.  At the very least, it is an organized crafter’s dream!  They offer so many functional and affordable options that help optimize a craft room to meet the needs of a maker.  That being said, with so many crafters racing to IKEA to meet all their needs, it can be easyContinue reading “Personalizing IKEA finds”