Exactly. Many of us have to use a TV tray or the coffee table.

I'm in the same position! I'm not that old, 52, but I have several chronic illnesses that limit my movement. My Craft space is actually my living room, and I've taken the same approach as you. I wish you the best!

Nancy Lynn hello, I have some of the same health issues..I just wanted to comment and encourage you to keep up those baby steps. I hope that you are doing well. Sherry

Awe ladies I’m in the same position as well. I suffer with chronic fatigue, RA and many other things. I just don’t know where to even start . I don’t know when I’ve crafted because I’m so overwhelmed with just trying to organize the mess .

Y’all are sounding like me! We have fibromyalgia, I never have energy to finish ANYTHING, the fibro-fog keeps from remembering what the hell I was working on! I have a nice big room, lots of shelves, a great futon for resting, and SUCH A FEAR THAT I VOMIT WHEN I GO IN AND SIT DOWN. I have projects in containers to keep all the parts together...paints, brushes, ephemera and canvas to work on a collage. Beads and tools, string and scissors to make a wind chime, many things to make terrariums with...y’all get the idea. I’m so depressed in my mind that I can’t imagine any goodness coming from that room or my hands. Sculpting is a no, also. Mosaics? Wow. So many tiny pieces...so many naps to take!! I would love to have a medication that would take away my pain, and somehow make me think that “you can do, young girl...go to the Light!” (You know. Something deep and meaningful like that.) But I’m loaded with enough crafts to make any craft ...decoupage, mosaics, crochet, I have a sewing machine, fully lined cabinets FULL of boxes...clay, stones, pens, paints, beads, findings, tools, and molds. I can do assemblages and miniatures, dioramas, paint...just everything! But I’m so terrified that it’s all just sitting in there! I’m sure that many of you would say ‘get over it!!’ But I’d really love some help! I spend so much time crying and moving my stuff around I don’t know what else to do!

@@pointyblackhat9045 Try to not loose faith in yourself hun!! Even Breathing is overwhelming at times, I know. Can you get a few boxes or totes of some kind? If totes temporarily label them. Decide on how much time you can spend towards organization a day. Whether it be 20 minutes or an hour. Don't stress at setting an exact time of day or how long. Except at least 10 minutes a day. Maybe perhaps after a nap! On your 1st day make space to set these containers of your choosing. Day 2, sit down in a comfortable chair or on the floor next to a pile. And just start putting the supplies in it's chosen container. Example, mixed media box, diorama box, etc. If one box gets full close it, stack the next 1 on top or put in it's place. Remembering to have a box for donate ready as well. If you can't see yourself using it, just put it in donate. Don't think on it to long or you will still have a room full of maybe I will use it someday supplies. Taking up valuable space. Once these boxes are full and your room is cluttered free. The next set of goals is to begin with your most favorite craft. Grab that box and you can begin to organize each boxed category 1 at a time. Again for example Mixed Media has become 1 of my favorite things to work on. The more I enjoy a specific craft the easier it was to organize each big box. If you skip a day, don't beat yourself up about it. Rest and try to get back to it if you can even its for a few minutes. It takes a bit of time. Be patient with yourself and remember it is possible to get back to crafting. Oh another key to organization is don't buy a bunch of organizing containers no matter how cute or how much you think you will use it. Until your going through each box, decide only than, to get containers that would suite your needs best and fit in your space. Otherwise if you buy a bunch of anything to just organize chances are it ends up in the donate box because it just doesn't work. Good Luck and be strong through your adventure to a clutter free craft room. Because you can do it, 1 day at a time. I hope this helps and makes sense! Sorry Clutter Fairy. I spend everyday with my friend of misery named Pain. And it took some time for me to organize my craft room. I never knew if I could get out of bed that day or not but I was determined. Because Like you Black Hat. Crafting is my only, therapeutic escape. Again Good Luck and Take Care!! You can do it!! 💖 💗💖💗

Thank you!

Me too.

Oh honey...mine, too! I literally have only a single file path into that room. 😟

Tammi Wood me too!

I dont feel like a craft hoarder, I am a craft hoarder

Ugh, my craft area has exploded all over the basement....!!!

YES!!!! Oh, good for you!!! Did you take before and after pictures?? If you did, would you be willing to share them?? CallClutterFairy@gmail.com

thanks it tells me there is hope for my mess lol

@@TheCraftyOrganizer Unfortunately, I did not take pictures of before and after. If I had taken pictures, I would gladly have shared them with you. :)

Shan Tilley wow, I’m certain the newly organized and decorated craft room feels relaxing and enjoyable, pat yourself on the back too when you’re finished crafting that day you put everything back in its place and clean up/sweep up your work area! Now you need to make a sign to hang on the outside of your door informing everyone you’re not dead, you’re on a well deserved craftcation, so they need not to worry.... and they’d be extremely appreciated if they’ll sit a cup of coffee or water and perhaps even a hot meal or sandwich right outside your door! lol 🤣👩🏼‍🎨✂️🖌🍷☕️🥪🍲 🚪

Thank you so much! Good luck with your organizing!!!! Let me know if you need any more tips or suggestions. :)

Thanks, Florissa!

Thank you so much!

You're so very welcome!!!!

Thank you, DeeDee!!!! And welcome to the group! 💙

DreamerMAA That’s exactly what I was thinking the entire time I was watching!

I'd love to see some of those miniatures you make!!!! Thank you so much for subscribing - hope I can bring other things to you that are helpful. :)

Yay! I'm so glad I could help! Thank you!

Here it is! Let me know what you think.... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o8-XlbaG0eCwXZs.html

I was about to ask the same. THANK YOU!!!!!

Yes!!! Thinking outside the box! AND it's a space that is YOURS. Someone with a heart as big as yours deserves a little space to call their own. 💙

What a clever idea!!! Now that's what I call thinking outside of the box!

I just finished doing all new labels.... can't believe how happy they are making me! LOL

Pamela, glad to know it's not just me. Even though I still work FT, my second job starts when I get home and I too do a little of everything and I sell my crafts at markets. But having so many different crafts, that means you also have a lot of different supplies. I use my kids old bedrooms but I still need help organizing. I try to put the likes together, but there is so much and I really don't have organizational skills. It can be very frustrating at times looking for things and yet I've managed to let the dysfunction work. I would like to one day get it together. De'

You are not alone, Pamela. I need to start with organizing my brain. LOL

@@elizabethseaborn7300 Can so relate literally since in addition to having basically horrid organizing skills i also have short term memory issues ugh.

Elizabeth Seaborn, OMG so do i I can forget things faster than i can anything maybe we could share tips on how we cope.?

Yay!!!! I'd love to see your room once it's all done!!! ♡

And mine is 'floating' in the middle of my garage!!! It's nor a real room! I just redid it again and am posting tomorrow. You will see the other side of my 'walls'. LOL

Yay!!!!

Break down everything.... then you can have "sections" with each main craft item... What furniture do you have in the room?? Or Closet space... Can you email me a picture?? CallClutterFairy@gmail.com

I love that so much!!!!!

But you DID IT!!! Way to go!!!!

I suggest you work on breaking down the categories; If it's tiles, have a bin with tiles. If you have wood, get a separate bin for wood. Separate all materials by what they are - because chances are those materials cross over from craft to craft (at least it does with me.) If you have several small amounts of things keep it in one 'miscellaneous' container... but keep each medium in a separate baggie or smaller box clearly labeled. Again my example as I have one large box and it has leather scraps, feathers, beads, wire, etc., but I don't have enough for them to have their own separate boxes... so I keep them in storage bags and then inside that miscellaneous Box. Does that help?

I'm with you Lori. I have beads and ornament ideas and sewing projects and flower arrangement ideas. My craft room looks like a junk room and it is very difficult to even work in. I'm going to challenge myself and tackle this mess. Wish me luck. LOL

@@elizabethseaborn7300 how is your craft room going Elizabeth

I agree with the difficulty of organizing if you are a multi craft crafter. I see scrapbookers or stampers who have a ton of a single item and it looks so great. When you have all sorts of odds and ends....not so much. I'm working on organizing the basics but haven't got a handle on the "other" stuff. Time to get seriously creative.

Just hope you are still getting to craft. It's one of my few outlets... so I know the value! Thanks for watching. xoxo

Love the user name! I'm so glad I could help! Thanks for subscribing and let me know if you are looking for any special help or topics. xoxox

You are so welcome!!! Hope to see a pic when you are done!

I'm so glad you found me!!!! Love that your kitties 'help'. LOL Thank you for subscribing, and welcome to the group!

Let me know if you need help.... I can try and give suggestions. xoxo

Woo hoo!!!! That was my goal! Thanks, Tammie!!!! :D

I've seen many people make custom ink holders out of Foam Core - it's a little time consuming - but the results look amazing! KZfaq DIY ink storage.

Thanks, Stacey!!!

Wow, thank you so much!

OMG!!!! I love your channel!!!! Feel like I just met a celebrity! If you look in the background, you will see your book :) xoxox

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Since my area is my active craft room.... its a mess again after the holidays! I'm purging this weekend!

Yes if it's not needed it's clutter lol no I'm kidding I keep stuff for later too though lol !

Welcome to the family, Luz!

Yay! I am so glad! Keep me posted! :)

Wow, Jan!! Thank you so much!! What type of crafter are you? Let me know if you would like any suggestions on your specific area.♡

@@TheCraftyOrganizer, I pretty much do it all as far as crafts go, I sew and make primitive dolls and etc., I scrapbook, DIY crafts, Thrift store makeovers into farmhouse, shabby chic, primitives, and etc... I am a LOVER of CRAFTS, period, and I was fortunate enough to have come from a family of generations of sewers, crafters, knitter's, crocheter's, and everything in between, and I was taught how to do pretty much everything by all of these Wonderful, Matriarchs of my family !!!... What a Wonderful Gift and terrific legacy that I was given !!!... I feel so BLESSED !!!... I also used to have an online retail business where I used to sell a lot of my creations, but due to many chronic health conditions, I was kind of forced to take a hiatus for awhile, but I am currently working really hard at trying to at least be able to better manage these issues, so that I can get back to some of the things that I love MOST in life !!!... Thank you so much for sharing and for reaching out and offering to help, I truly appreciate it more than you could possibly know !!! ❤

Email me your business link!!! I am obsessed with Shabby Chic/Farmhouse right now. Maybe I can buy a new treasure! Hope you feel better!!!!

@@jansmith4411 wow to bad you couldnt hold small teaching sessions, so much is becoming a lost art...would love to see some of your finished items.

I have the same question....my space is a multipurpose room.

Yeah - no perfection, husband, or money in my horizon. LOL Thanks for watching!

Yes! I am overwhelmed by my scraps. I save everything thinking I might use it and then when I try to look for a scrap instead of pulling a new sheet of paper, I can' t find what I'm looking for. My scrap piles are literally from the Cricut mat to the pile. When I try to cut off the small pieces, I can't decide what is too small to save. The binder and page protectors idea feels overwhelming because I could potentially have a binder for each color (shades of pink, shades of blue, etc). I know there are other people who have been crafting for years. What do you do with scraps!

I organize mine in plastic sleeves in a binder. I organize them by categories; so alphabet letters, floral, vacation, sports, etc. Let me know if you'd like a video on it. Thanks for the great question!

It's good to share a room with loved ones. LOL

If you'd like you can email me some pictures of your space... I'll see if I have any suggestions. CallClutterFairy@gmail.com xoxox