SAVE MONEY! 20 Must See Hacks, Storage and Crafts from The Dollar Tree!

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@cherylhensley4725 Ай бұрын

When I pour new bead packs into other containers, I cut the corner of the bag to transfer them. Works great!

@marypolancodesigns Ай бұрын

Great tip thanks so much!

@alanbirkner1958 Жыл бұрын

I buy my craft supplies at thrift shops and rummage sales. I make crafts because making things is cheaper than therapy. Egg cartons make cheap drawer dividers, as do candy box inserts. Tina, Al's wife

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

That's the way to do it! We are thrifters here for sure!

@sheilamarshall3479 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your videos!! Thanks 😊

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sheila! That means a lot to me.

@Blick_Art Жыл бұрын

It's so appropriate that all those wonderful bits and pieces went into candy jars- for crafters, art supply shopping really is like going nuts in a candy shop! One thing we've noticed over and over again with the most productive artists is that they take really good care of their supplies to reduce waste and spoilage. Over time, your collection grows, and you can budget for some "next tier" equipment and supplies! Thanks for the great suggestions!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this and I love that you compared this to candy for us. hahah YES

@amkarei Жыл бұрын

(( teeheehee!! 😂 👍‼ ))

@user-dj9ze7cb4p 11 ай бұрын

To pour things into a bag, use a funnel. If you don't have one, make one out of paper rolling it to the size you need.

@marypolancodesigns 11 ай бұрын

YES...I needed this then. haha I was a mess

@truthseeker3715 6 ай бұрын

Funnels come in handy for pouring small things into another bag .

@marypolancodesigns 6 ай бұрын

You are spot on with that; after this debacle, I picked up some from the thrift store. lol

@luellenhafner6794 Жыл бұрын

Cool idea, even die it samples

@RinasAMaker Жыл бұрын

STOP THE PRESSES!!! I’m so glad that I’m not the only one that feels those containers are PERFECTION!!! It’s how I store all of my projects now! One of them even has a vintage 6 muffin tin inside for die cuts 😂😂😂

@happycamper1567 Жыл бұрын

Could I ask for the containers you were referring to?

@RinasAMaker Жыл бұрын

@@happycamper1567 go to 11:02

@thelmadiekfuss4307 11 ай бұрын

What wonderful tips, thank you for sharing. 😊

@marypolancodesigns 11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@mawmann 3 ай бұрын

Great ideas! Your videos are fun!

@marypolancodesigns 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@monikasturm2575 Жыл бұрын

Scrap book binders are excellent for storing larger stencils and i add magnet sheets for my embossing plates.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

YES! I love mine so much

@margaritamartinez6413 Жыл бұрын

You have some Great Ideas. Thanks for Sharing

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! YAY!

@arleenfascilla2622 10 ай бұрын

I love your ideas

@marypolancodesigns 10 ай бұрын

Oh thank you that means so much!

@normarodriguezjones6771 Жыл бұрын

Great Ideas!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!

@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook Жыл бұрын

0:52- jars- the stickers of the jars I USE to get rid of hair from carpeted area in home. - anything I am not going to use in the next few month/ year- out u go to the thrift store.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Great strategies here; thanks so much for sharing !

@Trish5001 5 ай бұрын

They have a huge Dollar Tree in Monroe, LA. If you find one like that one, I swear they carry everything Dollar Tree has to offer. I've never found another in my travels. Wish they had more like that one. I can spend hours in it.

@marypolancodesigns 5 ай бұрын

Wow sounds like the mother ship. Lol

@betford2 10 ай бұрын

I thought I had bought all of $Tree's 11-slot plastic organizer boxes and yet you still found some. 😁

@marypolancodesigns 10 ай бұрын

Hehe I was on the hunt!

@bonniestewart429 Жыл бұрын

Over the door hook are great for holding wire wreath forms on the back of a door

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

AMAZING idea; yes!

@nancyloomis3046 Жыл бұрын

Love your hacks and tips! ❤Looks like you have a very nice Dollar Tree and that it’s fully stocked with much nicer stuff than my local Dollar Tree.☹️

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊 yes I am very grateful for that for sure; i've been to stores with less

@christyankeny2303 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@careyclapp8357 11 ай бұрын

I love this video and will probably incorporate some of your ideas into my crafting space! I just wanted to let you know that those "stencil brushes" are for using paint through the stencils in an up and down pouncing motion usually on walls as a decoration. The wall stencils are usually much larger and have less detail, think 80"s interior decorating style 🤣 I use the makeup brushes with inks and paper crafting stencils in my junk journals and it works amazingly!!!

@marypolancodesigns 11 ай бұрын

LOVE these tips thank you so so much

@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282 Жыл бұрын

I love it when even the best of us make the goofiest mistakes!!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Hehehe yes indeed!

@jennifergamblin1547 10 ай бұрын

I need the reusable towels toooooo that is a new item I haven't seen.

@marypolancodesigns 10 ай бұрын

Awesome thanks for letting me know.

@amandaaltman9800 Жыл бұрын

I can proudly say I don't have a messy desk I would say it's more like a construction zone lol

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Hahhaa nice, love that

@katherineh10 Жыл бұрын

I would add a clear over-door shoe organizer...also available at the dollar store!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Ooooh so good thank you!

@catherinelee4304 3 ай бұрын

I store my punches in one of those!

@cheriemowry7167 11 ай бұрын

thank you, it will help me a lot

@marypolancodesigns 11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that! Thank you for letting me know.

@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539 Жыл бұрын

Some good info here Thank you.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! YAY thank you so much for sharing that with me.

@mrsdiaz86 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for always being on the lookout for good deals for us! 💖

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@victoriaclifford2715 8 ай бұрын

I found the over the door adjustable width towel bar from Dollar Tree is great for holding tape rolls, although you do have to take it on and off at one end, but it hangs on my craft cart, and also in my window slot in the car when I am crafting in the car (as a passenger, of course, 😂).

@marypolancodesigns 8 ай бұрын

Oh that's brilliant. LOVE

@mijotwentyseven3935 5 ай бұрын

Love ALL of your ideas!! Question: can you come to my house and organize my mess?🤣Tfs.

@marypolancodesigns 5 ай бұрын

Hahaha if I had the time I would. Lol

@mijotwentyseven3935 4 ай бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns Ty 😁

@rhondakennedy819 11 ай бұрын

I saw a couple things I would buy. Be kind to each other. Stay safe. Love to all

@marypolancodesigns 11 ай бұрын

Awesome, so glad it was useful

@oceandreamer1958 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas, Mary! I’m working on redoing my organization in my craft room. We moved about a year and a half ago, right after my husband redid my old craft room, which was a dream space! I have new IKEA drawers and my counter top arrives today. I needed more ideas, and I admit, I need to purge! 🤗

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Oh the great purge has been one of the BEST things I did for myself and my space. I LOVE it now. And I still have a ways to go.

@oceandreamer1958 Жыл бұрын

It’s an ongoing project, for sure!

@racheljolley26352 Жыл бұрын

I do wish we had such great shops like Dollar Tree here in England. Your ideas were epic, thank you 😊

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 I have never been called "epic" before. YYEEEEEE Thank you so much

@thunderkitty73 Жыл бұрын

I've gotten great items from The Works.

@imascrapaddict Жыл бұрын

The wire shelving in the closet and the shower hooks would make great storage for stencils and other supplies. Great tips. TYFS

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Yessss....absolutely; love this add! thank you

@irishk.1041 Жыл бұрын

Smiled when I saw your video, coffee in hand :). 4" of new snow on the mountain. Nice way to start my day. I found some little 2" tall glass jars with screw lids - tiny little guys at Dollar Tree. I use them for my tiny jewels, sparkles for shakers etc. They fit into my drawer. Upside down I can see what is in them. Glued a jewel on top of each jar lid to SEE the jewel inside. Got some that were 1" tall. Just started to use them for mixing up tiny batches of mica powder & arabic gum for painting with etc. I LOVE those tiny metalic "shapes" I have used them inside cards (for a fun surprise upon opening 😳🤣) and gluing on the front of card. Being flat they mail well. I tried the compartment boxes - didn't work well for me. I love the tiny glass jars. But, I also have a nice place to store them and can see them easily too. When I opened this drawer and my grand daughter saw all the SPARKLE in there, her little face just LIT up!! She has inherited some of her Grammy's "Crow" (even though her Grammy has become a full RAVEN!!) Oh, the JOY of grand babies!!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

I love this addition; that is so great! Thank you so much for all these cute tips. I love that we have coffee together so often! YAY! Thank you

@irishk.1041 Жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns You're welcome

@peculiarArt Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't know where anything is......I just gotta do it!

@cindybutke1625 Жыл бұрын

Wish we had the embellishments like that at our dollar tree. May need to go to a couple to see if one of them has it now.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

I know they are hit and miss all the time

@sandrahayes9578 4 ай бұрын

The container you used for your projects is what I store my stencils in.

@marypolancodesigns 4 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@michaelbess7447 7 ай бұрын

i USE THE CUTTING MATTS FOR THE TOPS OF MY DIVIDERS AND LABEL THEM.

@marypolancodesigns 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant!

@auntiemarywendt4595 Жыл бұрын

To transfer one item to a different one. I use a file folder! Pour onto an open file and then pour items into a new container! Works every time!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Just brilliant !

@anne-mareesleigh8667 Жыл бұрын

Some really interesting ideas. I’ve found that containers like that one you used for embellishments are great as long as the sections are permenant. If they are the sort where you can slide dividers in and out then things will fit underneath. It doesn’t matter how tightly you think they fit in, the embellies will find a way. Trust me on this😢 I’ve even tried glueing them in place. Good way to develop sequin mixes though i suppose. 😂 Anyway, thankyou for all this.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Oh YES for sure; the ones where they slide out...not recommended. Great point to add here; thank you for that.

@deballen7031 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for sharing the heaps of tricks and tips. It was both funny and weird seeing you trying to decant your embellishments at the beginning. It was rather like watching an action replay of every time I put small items away! 😂

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Hahah. so glad I kept that in there!

@patriciamillar5496 10 ай бұрын

I realized I have to stop shopping by “oh, that’s so cute” or “sparkle” or “pretty”. I need to do more purposeful and planned shopping. I just went through my little things and had a small bucket full of sequence. I never use them but they were pretty and shiny. 😂

@marypolancodesigns 10 ай бұрын

YES! I inventory often so I can remember what I have before buying more.

@TheMcCoko Жыл бұрын

Those bins you're using as project boxes are $5 at my DT. I use them to store my classroom supplies. Great organization tips. Thanks

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Hmmm....did I pay $5? Now I don't even know. I'll have to check when I go back.

@chaselip Жыл бұрын

Mary, you are a genius. I always love to see your organization hacks. Thank you so much💝💝💝

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That's so kind of you!

@mosart7025 7 ай бұрын

One word. Funnels. But I loved your slo-mo replay!

@marypolancodesigns 7 ай бұрын

Hahaha...thats a great word. Lol

@annelawver2703 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas for Dollar Tree finds! Thanks so much

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank YOU

@lisabloedel539 Жыл бұрын

I always loooove your craft & organization hacks! I recently searched one of our DT stores and wasn't very happy with their craft section, but we have at least 2 others in the area, so I'll keep looking! I have bought cheap micro fiber cloths before that weren't so great, but these look amazing! I'm also definitely going to pick up those cutting mats to use both full size and cut down to smaller ones! Perfect! I want to find those embellishments as well! Thanks for all the tips & tricks!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this sweet comment; I appreciate you! Yes check out other stores; I find myself jumping around to see where i can find the best stuff!

@CardsbyMaaike Жыл бұрын

nice tips Mary. Love those 3 dollar glitter embellishments pots, soo shiny

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, yes they really are!

@nonna1207 Жыл бұрын

It was a very helpful video on tips for storage which I will try to incorporate. I need to say that your Dollar Tree store is a gem because I have several in my area (Long Island, NY) that are dismal in comparison to yours when it comes to crafting. Yes, there are some items but whoever does the ordering for where you shop must really like crafting. Thank you for sharing your wonderful tips and ideas.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

There are others saying the same in your area. That stinks! I wonder if you can find any of them online.

@debbieatlildcrafting2670 Жыл бұрын

TFS! Always new things I would never think of and you are always inspiring! Thanks

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I appreciate you taking time to tell me this

@whitepakcardsandearrings6335 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos Mary. I have tried a few different embellishment containers and found this on Amazon which works well for me. Not as inexpensive (9.99 ), but keeps them contained and I can put in a little dish when using. This way I can see what I have and my pups aren’t wearing my embellishments that have escaped! ARTDOT Diamond Painting Storage Containers, Portable Bead Storage Organizer 64 Gird Diamond Painting Accessories (Storage Box)

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thank you so much for sharing!

@Babs-Veterans-are-Family Жыл бұрын

I have a ton of ribbon. Spools are bulky and never seem to stay wound. I cut paper bobbins with my Cricut spent 2 days winding ribbon and tulle now they're in plastic containers with lids by width and color. I cut 3 sizes of bobbins for the different widths 6 inch tulle was the biggest. Major space savor. Some punch holes for hanging I have way too many to hang

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Such a clever idea; thank you so much for sharing this.

@3catmom844 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for those great ideas!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@karentatnall8230 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such wonderful organizing ideas. Always love your videos.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so very much! I appreciate you!

@lkhorvath4 Жыл бұрын

I was scrolling looking for a video and was so excited to see your smiling face! Thanks for sharing

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it! That's such a sweet compliment thank you!

@HeidiLilley Жыл бұрын

I love when you do this type of video. I get the best ideas for discounted crafty goodies and great deals on so much. Thanks.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

YAY...I love to hear that. Thank you so much for sharing it Heidi! I loved those embellishments the best!

@luellenhafner6794 Жыл бұрын

I also have multiple projects on the side and aconrainer is great PROVIDED you finish them , unlike me they can be there for months and become overwhelming🤪

@karencook3808 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great ideas!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

It was my pleasure, you are most welcome!

@lauriedavis5137 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary!! Great video!!!❤❤❤❤

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@Janstroh1 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful ideas! I love the dollar tree!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 Me TOOOO!

@RoseD2016 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary for some great organizational tip.🤗💕🤗

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! It was my pleasure!

@deborahbuonomo296 Жыл бұрын

This video is full of great tips. Thank you, Mary!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! YAY I love to hear that. thank you

@kimjriley5463 Жыл бұрын

Great tips! Love this video! Thanks for sharing.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@janevonvoros8786 Жыл бұрын

Love the shower curtain hooks ideas! TFS!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for that!

@jennifergamblin1547 10 ай бұрын

Great idea on the stencils, i need the brushes just to try out and I need to get a binder together for my stencils. I was wondering what to do with them.

@cynthiatuczynski9491 Жыл бұрын

A lot of clever ideas here. Thank you for sharing😊🤗

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

YAY thank you so very much!

@peculiarArt Жыл бұрын

NIce! I need to purge, saying is one thing, doing it another

@christineb6524 Жыл бұрын

Those embellishments were VERY shiny! I hope they have them at my Dollar Tree! Thanx for sharing this video…loved watching it ✌🏽

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I hope they do too! YAY

@debbiepiccolo7846 Жыл бұрын

Thank you great tips.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks so much!

@baboo7192 Жыл бұрын

Great suggestions! Thanks for sharing.😁👍🏼

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

My pleasure thank you

@2realmom Жыл бұрын

Love your videos!!!!!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so so much for this sweet comment!

@jeanmm2996 Жыл бұрын

Boy howdy, this is going to help! Hi Mary. I love your videos. My space is my living room. I have all kinds of things crammed against the back of my couch, and containers and containers all stacking up on the floor space. I don't have shelves really, in my apartment, so it's kinda hard finding a place for everything. This is really great. And yah, see through containers are the best! Those cutting pads look really great. Thanks!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

I started with a corner in my house and loved that space as much as I love this new room. I'm so glad you feel the same. It's about me escaping, and I can do that in a closet. lol

@shirleydesrochers3319 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@JoanOrloffDK Жыл бұрын

Awesome hacks, storage and craft video Mary 🥰 I love seeing all your great ideas ❤️ thanks for sharing your ideas Hugs xx

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊 I'm so glad they're useful!

@lynneb9946 Жыл бұрын

Oh yes! I had some laughing going on at the beginning of the video watching your unsuccessful pours from one bag to another!!!!!!!!!!! I just bought those three containers that you used for embossing powder with the same idea in mind. Thanks for the video and the laughs.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

YAY! Great minds. And yes I was cracking up while I was doing it. hahah If you watched until the end I got smart on how to fill up the big bag. lol

@lynneb9946 Жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns I did watch until the end. I knew you would figure it out!!!! I'm glad that you let us see the journey to get there. LOL

@rebecarod1475 Жыл бұрын

Great idea to using shower hooks for washi or ribbon. Thank you!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much; I appreciate that!

@candyclouston1412 Жыл бұрын

You can put swatches on shower hooks. I have a floss-holder system that uses shower hooks (accumulated on a large ring for holding belts that will hang on a closet rod).

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Swatches....YES! Such a great idea! Love that. Thank you!

@sheilagraber5577 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas❤

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@peniandrews165 Жыл бұрын

I have found the cutting mats are great for adhesive, it rubs off easily and it is a good cutting mat. I love it, large enough I dont get off of it and cut something I dont want to . The mats are wonderful for all kinds of stuff

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks so much for this!!

@katzbaugh9806 Жыл бұрын

Hello Mary!! I want you to know that I appreciated this video! My husband and sons just put together a rolling 7 drawer cabinet for me and I’m thinking about what I’ll need to for storage. This video fit the bill for me. I just hope that my $ 🌳 gets some of these organization containers that I can use. I particularly liked the container that you put your projects in. I usually have a few projects going at the same time so that container will be perfect for me. I want to wish you a blessed and joyful New Year🌟💫⭐️!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

I'm so so grateful this was helpful! YAY! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

@dianasanner3669 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the awesome tips. My Dollar Tree is lacking in their variety of merchandise. I think I need to make a trip to another area and check out their supplies. Thanks for the suggestions.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Yes give that a try; it really does matter I think.

@TheRubeeRose 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for these many/varied storage tips. I'm about to get a RV (motorhome) and I'm planning to take my craft with me. I need better/smaller storage solutions. More square & flat shaped rather than round & tall shapes for storage. These ideas were fantastic and I will be implementing many of them.

@marypolancodesigns 11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for letting me know it was helpful. YAY

@primrozie Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@irishk.1041 Жыл бұрын

Oh my. forgot my favorite Dollar Tree find! I buy those sparkle gift bags. Cut them down and use them on cards - die cuts, layering. With the big bags can get 2 - 12x12 pieces and lots of small er ones for die cutting etc. (made gift tags with sparkle snowflakes from these this year). When I think of how much you spend on specialty papers at a craft store 😳🙄. This IS one of the BEST crafting buys at Dollar Tree!!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

OH MY GOODNESS that's brilliant. I'm going to share that in an upcoming video; don't know when yet but I made a note.

@sonshinesunflower Жыл бұрын

WOW! Where have you been all my short crafty life?! 😂 I love your video! This is great info & I can totally benefit from your tips! Thank you!!! New subscriber! 😊

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@michelegourd5742 Жыл бұрын

Mary, another awesome video!! You know I am all about saving money!! I will have to go to my dollar tree and see if they have those items!! Hope you are doing well my friend!!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm great, and I hope you are well too!

@jessakent2049 Жыл бұрын

I bet you could use a smaller container like that flatish one at 11:00 to put each project in. The paper, the ink, embellishments, twine, etc. Maybe not the bits you use on multiple projects but it'd help me in my extremely small space. Those flexible mats, you could also punch a couple of holes in the top and hang them when not in use. I swear, this hobby has two parts: Making things, and organizing things. Organization is its own hobby!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Bwahahha...yes it IS...I spend so much time and have so much fun organizing everything. I love it.

@dingfriesaredone Жыл бұрын

I also bought those containers to keep my current project in. They are great because if I am using a card kit with a lot of die cuts it’s all in one container and my desk stays relatively clean in between.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

YES, it made my whole day after I contained the mess. lol

@cynthiarosado8767 16 күн бұрын

Make a big Christmas tree with all the embellishments

@marypolancodesigns 16 күн бұрын

Love it thank you!

@caroleanderson1106 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Mary. I need to do some purging, since I have stuff that I'm not using. No sense keeping it right? If it weren't for my cat, my craft table would be a hot mess. I had to laugh when you were dumping your tiny stuff into those envelopes. Sorry, but I couldn't help it. Will have to make a trip to the dollar store soon and get some of these organization items. Thank you so much!!!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Purging is SO important when organizing. There really is no sense in holding on to it. I just went through all my dies and am destashing a ton! Thanks so much for the comment!

@mariafernandez6537 Жыл бұрын

I'll have to look in my $tree for the embellishments - I haven't seen them yet. All great ideas/suggestions.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much; I"m so glad it was helpful!

@luellenhafner6794 Жыл бұрын

I am in the process of creating a stencil “catalogue” of samples so I remember what I have and how to quickly find the one I want to use

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Such a great idea!

@wandaferrer6527 10 ай бұрын

Lol! I tend to have the same problem. However, I found a solution, I used a small funnel.

@marypolancodesigns 10 ай бұрын

Hahaha I needed you here lol

@JH-wd7ul Жыл бұрын

Great video! I use the same containers for my embossing powder too! The little stick-on clip that holds the spoon inside the lid is available at Dollar Tree also. They're white (mini version of command strip), come in a pack of 3 or 4. I haven't been able to find small spoons cheaply, so I adhered the clip on the front side of the container so I could use a regular plastic spoon and still be able to stack them. I'm going to check out the small compartment box you used for sequins to see if they will fit the blending domes. I want to put one in each section face down to keep from getting the ink on my hands when attaching to the wooden handle. If it works, I'll only need 5 containers for my Oxides, so that will be a cheap alternative to the stacking clear round jars. 🤞I can easily label the top of the container, so I'll know which color I'm grabbing. Many thanks for all the inspiration! Janet ❤

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Oooh so many great ideas here; thank you so so much for sharing!

@JH-wd7ul Жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns I have to make a correction (sorry). The mini version of command strips come in a packet of 6 for $1.25 (not 3 or 4). They're in the hardware aisle of Dollar Tree. And they come in white and in clear. I checked today to see if I could find the small compartment box you bought for sequins, but they were out of stock. I have 3 other stores in town to check so still hoping it will serve for blending dome storage. 🤞 Janet ❤

@pink25poppies1 Жыл бұрын

Wish my local dollar tree was as well stocked!

@carolstewart1704 6 ай бұрын

I had some of those shower curtain loops and i use two with a dowel just sitting thru it clipped over my actual closet hanger rail and i put things like washi tape, ribbons and even rolls of jewelry chain i was using! To get what i needed i would just hold up an end if the dowel and slide the hook away and slide off the item i wanted and slide the hook back to hold the dowel again 😅 hope that makes sense? 🤣 Was less fun if it was something fm the center area but still not too bad, and lots of those kinds if things can also just be used straight off the dowel.. like u could cut a piece of ribbon the size u needed fm it without removing fm dowel ofc! 😁💕

@marypolancodesigns 6 ай бұрын

Great idea, I was thinking about trying something similar in my space. I love the idea of easily reachable things. Thank you!

@carolstewart1704 6 ай бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns 🥰🥰

@anneslinger2189 Жыл бұрын

I think the dollar tree has funnels, too. 😄

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Haha I think so too. Thank you!

@AlysonGold Жыл бұрын

I had to laugh when you were trying to get your big bag of embellishments into the smaller ones. That's totally something I would do. I've been wanting to put my embossing powders into their own containers, like you did, but I kept reading that some companies (like WOW) already have an anti-static-type element to them if you keep them in their containers. I'll have to try your trick of swiping it with anti-static powder before I do. Thank you, as always, for the wonderful tips. I love these videos so much.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

That's a good point so I guess the time you would keep from using a powder bag, you have to give up by pouring it back into it's original container. I find this way so much more convenient for me.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Meant to say thank you for sharing this; not sure a lot of us know about it. :)

@AlysonGold Жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns It would be way more convenient for me too. I always spill everywhere when I'm putting the powder back in the container. Thank you for all you do!

@ellenchapman3765 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mary, dollar tree also has an adhesive cutting mat, standard grip. It’s 4.5x6.5 inches. I’m assuming for the cricut joy, but I plan to use it like the Brutus Monroe or the misti sticky mat.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Ooooh I have to find that; I haven't seen it yet; saw the cutting mat.