5 Tips To Create A PERFECT Craft Room!

Great tips!

I like to make sure that all my tools and supplies are visible so that when I need something to do the job I can look around my craft space and go yeah that tool would do it. To facilitate this I have glass top desks so that I can look down into the drawers under the desk top. If it's not visible I forget I have it and I don't use it.

Thank you for all that beginner information.

Great tips! I’m very interested in the pullout drawer unit. Who makes that?

Love your shirt

Oh no! I thought you would give us a tour of your craft room. But, I did enjoy it and there are several ideas that you mentioned in my craft room.
My number (1) rule: I take inventory once a year. If, I haven’t used something within that year I will donate or get rid of it.

I love your videos Simon & have watched this one repeatedly!!!
Instead of feeling overwhelmed, now i feel motivated!
My favorite parts of the video are knowing what i have so i'll know the space ill need & sharing what i really dont think i'll use.
Great organization tips!

20+ years scrapbooking=MANY Creative Memories tools and all kinds of 12x12 paper/stickers/borders/embellishments. Kallex shelves from IKEA are awesome for storage. I hate to get rid of anything because I MIGHT NEED IT someday😂🙄🤷🏼‍♀️ Now I NEED Simon’s foam stamp blocks, but he’s sold out😩. I’m on a waiting list, but...I REALLY WANT SOME OF THEM!!! Please Simon?😬

I feel like my craft room is always evolving. Just when I think I have it right, another storage idea comes up that will make me more productive and inspired to actually make things rather than going through my supplies, searching for the right paper or embellishments, etc. I just ordered a 5-drawer storage unit to put my lesser used things in, so I can have my go-to stuff closer to my desk on my big book shelf. And great idea to purge! Something we don't use could be someone else's favorite! 😊👍🏼

Really love the tip about re-homing craft supplies I don’t use...but where to donate them? Please share you tips on that with us. Thx

The best tip I ever found was buying a Dymo and label everything!

Thanks Simon! Would you keep two manual die cutting machines? I recently acquired the Platinum 6 but can't decide whether or not to hang onto my cuttlebug which still works fine.

Such great ideas. 😊

I'm a big fan. I just bought a whole craft room full of storage items from someone on line who was downsizing....love getting a bargain and can't wait until I can assemble it all and get organized!

Great tips Simon. Thanks for sharing!

We're looking forward to seeing your new craft space!

I need all the helpful tips and hints I can get, I thought having set up lots of first aid rooms doing a craft area would be a breeze.
Spoiler alert it’s not, and I have the grey hair to prove it.

I was once told always to store ink pads horizontally. It made sense so I do. Is it a myth? As a result of these videos (do we still call them that? 😁), I am a faithful Simon Hurley ink follower. Maybe different inks are different?

Re- doing my craft room. Started today. Tips were on point. Thanks for sharing

Three years ago I bought myself a craft cupboard that I love. It can light up and I can even work at 2 AM (done it many times!) My hint for organising is to factor in five minutes at the end of your session - and put everything back where it belongs. That way you remember where things live and are all clean and tidy for your next crafting session

I’ve been organizing my craft room and totally agree with your tips! It’s so personalized! 💙💙💙

I’m still in the process of creating a craft space. Right now, my supplies are strewn all over the house. Not at all conducive to inspiring creativity. That’s my focus for 2021. Thanks for all the great tips!

Great tips. Can’t wait to see your new space. 💕

Certainly did appreciate your five tips you shared this evening. Appreciate you sharing all you do. Thanks!

Hi complete newbie here love watching your videos thanks for great tips as always 🙂

I love the suggestion of going through your stuff and donating or giving away! I have become a collector of craft supplies 😬.

thank you for the good advice

Great tips, thanks Simon 👍

I so wish I had a proper craft room, but am relegated to the kitchen table. I will enjoy seeing the process as you create your craft room!

👍👍 So true, organization is key! I appreciate your suggestion about drawers which can keep supplies easily accessible though I do not have that luxury currently.. However, I do have my supplies conveniently within reach so that I do not have to keep moving about to get them in hand (especially helpful since I am disabled & wheelchair-dependant). Ah, for a craft room instead of a corner. Enjoy! 😊

Cardstock in magazine holders can also stay completely flat - partly depends on the orientation - whether horizontal or vertical. Jennifer McGuire’s system was my starting point. Years later cardstock is flat.
So agree about too much stuff paralyzes me!

Hey Simon! Great video EXCEPT for those of us who don’t have the luxury of a craft room. :) I have a few small spaces in about 4 rooms including the dining room ...where the Christmas tree is SUPPOSED to go soon. To add to the mess, we snowbird, so many of my supplies have to travel 1500 miles back and forth. I see by comments I am not alone. Perhaps you could give us a note to take home saying we REALLY need a decent craft room? :)

My tip is using an IKEA Variera pot lid organizer to organize my tools. It expands and fits in my Kallax shelf. On it, I store my stamp platforms, Fiskars trimmer, Tonic mini trimmer and my WRMK envelope maker.
I hope this inspires someone. Xx Lorraine

Where do you find the pull-out drawers that hold the bins? I love that idea. And, I love the Alex drawer unit as well. I am in the process of reorganizing my studio! I have the IKEA Kallax units already. Thanks.

I bought the Dreambox last January and it is a total game changer! Still working on organizing though lol. I have a lot of stuff 😂😂

First thing: I notice the beginnings of a beard, Simon. I think a beard might be nice on you.

I love IKEA storage. Mindful of our space, I chose 13x13 flat (3" or so) Options bins and Sterilite document sized bins (the ones Sterilite appears to have discontinued) in multiple heights--I have several craft lines, LOL, and like my supplies to be mobile. My immediate project/goal is reducing and reorganizing my desk space and pantry so I can move my papercraft supplies and workspace out of our dining room. Every day I get closer. 😁

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Great tips Simon. I’m actually driving 60 miles today to pick up some nice bins Michael’s seems to be discontinuing. Worth the drive to have inexpensive and nice organization!

1. I still use some cardboard boxes, because I can cover them with the craftpaper of my own choice. Love that.
2. Alex drawers are great. There is another company on Wayfair called. . .now I can't remember. Look under storage and organization. Cheaper and it DOESN'T HAVE TO BE WHITE!! Mine are pine, same dimensions as Alex drawers and I love that!!
3. If you do have those slidey drawers like Simon, there are fabric shoebox type boxes I got off Amazon ($12 for 4) that are the same size as the clear Interdesign boxes for stamps. Since I don't move them off the drawer, they work great.
4. Stamp-nStorage is an amazing company of great people. Everyone should shop there.
5. We should have a giant crafty exchange/swap once a year on Simon Hurley Create

Thanks for the daylight light bulb tip!

Trying to revamp my hot mess here in Georgia. Thanks for the tips! My daughter is helping me de-hoard... is that even a word?😂. You are awesome!

I wish I had a craft room. I've got a tiny little desk in my tiny little house. We're trying to sell our house and I hope for a craftroom in our next place.

Oh my I am so excited to dive into this video! I will make an edit telling you my favourite tip :)

P.s. You really inspire me as I am 14 and LOVE card-making. I look at you and how great your cards are and it gives me hope! Just subscribed last week :)
My fave tip is #3 for sure! Your drawer units are great! Woah! I wrote a paragraph! 😳