I know you probably heard me talk about changing my room on some of my videos. This started back in January of 2022. I really wanted cabinets! My husband and I decided it was time to start.
I did so much research, wrote down measurements of everything. I actually made an amateur blueprint! The biggest thing for me was to get more work space. Before, I was using both my desks when I was making something. It included the desk I made my videos on. So when I needed to make a video, I had to clean up the desk.
I might put in upper cabinets, but for now I’m just going to see how this all works.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Edited to add- one of the most common questions- what color is my room? Rainwash by Sherwin-Williams!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
You can see these pictures, and pictures of my former rooms all the time- there’s a link on the side (from a computer) or on the bottom (from a phone) called “my stamp room”.
Here’s a video of my room:
That’s a happy me in my new room!
This is the desk I used to create on, now I use it for videos and pictures.
My table lamps:
Here’s the ladder with colorful stuff on it!
How I store my ribbon. Here’s what I use:
Ribbon Storage from Stamp N Storage
How I store my ink. Here’s what I use:
Ink Storage from Stamp N Storage
How I store my markers. On the right side, I have 4 cases that hold my Write Markers, Aqua Painters, Watercolor Pencils. If you buy the full set of Write Markers:
they come with one of those cases.
For the Blends, I use this:
Blends Storage from Stamp N Storage
How I display my cards that are for sale. I use this:
Card Display from Stamp N Storage
Card Dividers by Stamp N Storage
How I store paper, dies and embossing folders. Here’s what the shelf unit is:
How I store my cardstock. In between each color, I have a divider that is labeled with the color name. Here’s what I use:
Paper Divider by Stamp N Storage
This was one of my best ideas of all time. I used to store my scraps in folders by family (brights, subtles, etc.) I realized it would be much easier if each color had it’s own folder/pocket. Here’s what I use (I use the 8.5×11 portrait size for the scraps) :
Paper Storage Pockets by Stamp N Storage
How I store my dies and 12×12 DSP. This changed for the good, too. My dies are so much easier to see and manage.
Paper Stored In (12×12 size):
Dies- I use the 5×7 and 6×7 magnet size. For the crate, I use the medium size with no cover:
How I store the 6×6 paper. I also have paper sleeves in the holder to hold the scraps:
6×6 Paper Holder by Stamp N Storage
The other side that has more dies, and Specialty Paper.
Paper Stored In (12×12 size and 8.5×11):
Dies- I use the 5×7 and 6×7 magnet size. For the crate, I use the medium size with no cover:
I use those boxes for my classes. The long basket holds envelopes. I got the basket from Pottery Barn Kids many years ago. Those long baskets are meant for diapers!
Here’s the boxes I use for my classes:
Another long basket for Embossing Folders.
I saw this Scalloped Pin Board on Pottery Barn Kids. Even though my kids are not kids, I still go on PBK once in a while. Some of the things at Pottery Barn Kids are not just for kids!
I have mostly personal stuff on it- pictures of my family, things my boys made for me. And, yes, a note my husband left me when he went to work one day. 🙂
Pottery Barn Kids Scalloped Pinboard
How I store my punches. Here’s what I use:
Punch Storage by Stamp N Storage
My new cabinets! I love this part of my room so much! My husband installed the cabinets back in March, and my quartz countertop was installed professionally just a few days ago.
The hanging display I use to display my cards is this:
My Lamp:
How I store my stamps. I like to see all of them. Sometimes you need a certain size stamp and I can look through all of them and find one that works! Here’s what I use:
Slimline Stamp Case by Stamp N Storage
This is where I make all my cards!
I got this from Crate & Kids. I can store so much in here and it holds the things I use the most!
Crate & Kids Multi Room Organizer
This is my top left drawer. I store all my reinkers and other bottled stuff. I also store my baker’s ribbon, embellishments. Here’s what I use:
Grid Storage System by Stamp N Storage
My middle drawer on the left side. All my die cut machine stuff. I store the plates in a letter sorter.
My bottom drawer on the left. I store a laminating machine, a light box and a scale in this one.
Top right drawer. I store my blocks, adhesives in this one. Here’s the bin I use for the blocks:
Middle drawer on the right side. I store lots of stuff in this one:
Embossing Powders
Blending Brushes
Gilded Leafing
Mineral Spirits
Embossing Paste
Spritzers
Etc.
How I store my embossing powder. I use this for each color (in the 9oz size):
And this to store them in:
This is how I store my Blending Brushes and spritzers- I like to have them standing up:
Bottom drawer on the right. This is extra adhesive and other things.
Middle drawer. I have the cleaning scrub, the scorer, the trimmer, and lots of silicone craft sheets and some post-it stuff.
On the right- I store grid paper and bags here.
On the left, where I store my Brother Scan n Cut.
In the middle, where I store old and new catalogs, sewing stuff, retired stamps and dies I don’t want to lose, the Stamparatus, and Basic White, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and Heavy White paper.
Update:
First, here’s the video of the changes (and you’ll get to see my puppy!):
But, I made some big changes. Here we go! (I am including original pictures and links)
My desk where I make videos. I used to have it covered with a table cloth, but that was kinda annoying. So I found some things to make the desk more usable. The first picture is how it used to look, the next two is how it looks now:
Ok, here’s what’s on this table:
Here’s the biggest change- my Ikea Kallax. After using it for a few weeks, I decided I really wanted a bigger one. Ikea is great with returns-if it is assembled, you have 180 days to return. You just bring in the big heavy thing and they give you your money back! I got the new one and added doors to the bottom.
I added TONS of stuff from Stamp-N-Storage. I love their products, it has made my room so much more organized.
First picture is how it used to look.
Now……
Here’s the new size I use and the doors:
The stuff on the the top and above the Kallax:
Drawer Cabinet (I use the 5 Double)
Paper Pocket (I use the 8.5×11 here)
Label Holder (for the outside)
Drawer Cabinet (I use 1 triple, 1 double, 5 single)
Paper Sleeve (I use 12×12 here)
Here’s my cabinets. Not much changed here, but a few things:
The hanging display I use to display my cards is this:
Blending Brush Stand (I have the size 10)
Love it! Thanks for the tour. I got some storage ideas from looking at your room. My big issue is retired stuff…. I have so much of it and new is intermingled with old. I need to separate it. I keep it though because I help run a local stamp club (not geared towards selling SU). I do believe I have more than is reasonable though.
Retired stuff can be scary! I try to keep just a few!
Love, love, love your room! I have some of the same items you do but got some great ideas for others. Can you tell me where you got your bank of cabinets (exactly the size I need for my room) and what color paint are your walls? I think I need a change.
Thank you for sharing!
Hi! Thank you! My cabinets are from Home Depot. My husband installed them.
My paint is Rainwash by Sherwin Williams.
I LOVED your video and the tips your shared! (Found you through Stamp-n-storage!
Thank you!!
Erin, your room is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing!
I was wondering what color paint you used… it is so peaceful and calming 🌻
Thanks, Ann! My paint is Rainwash by Sherwin-Williams.
Very nice room. Don'[t you just love being organized? You did a great job on your video and photos sharing your space; However, you didn’t mention the hanging card displays. Are these something you bought or made? I tried to make a round one but the crossing nylon threads couldn’t hold the card weight for very long. I also like the “clothes line” look.
Thank you!
Oops! I should have put the link on there. Let me find where I got them. Check back in a few and I’ll have the link there.
The link is added!
Thanks so much. You put all of this work into something and then of course someone wants the one thing you didn’t do/include. LOL! Happens to me a lot. By the way, the links and photos are very helpful. Happy Crafting!!!!
I’m glad you like it! 😃
Love your new craft room! May I ask where you got your desk lamps from. I can’t seem to fine suitable lighting for my crafting space. Love, love, love the color of your walls!
Sure- let me add links to the post. My paint is Rainwash by Sherwin-Williams. I love it!
Fabulous room! Is there a link for your ladder shelving unit?
Thank you!
I’ve had it for so long- I got it from Target. I looked for it but didn’t see it. They have others though.