Cleaning My MESSY Craft Room & "Capsule" Papercrafting Challenge [VLOG]

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Getting vulnerable with all of you about the current state of my craft room. It's time to clean it up and challenge myself by curating a minimal stash on supplies!
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@donnawalker3910 4 года назад

About a month ago we had a realtor friend come to our house to do a walk through and give us a guesstimate of our house's current value. He was impressed with some upgrades we had done, loved the decorating and how well maintained we keep the house, how tidy and clean we keep everything. Then he opened the door to my craft room and "Holy Crap!!" exploded from his mouth before he had a chance to filter. My husband was like "I know, right?". I laughed so hard I thought I would pee my pants. I should have been a little offended (?) but it just struck me funny. They both looked like they had seen a version of hell they hadn't thought existed. LOLOLOL!!! It has since been straightened and organized-ish :-D

@kwernerdesign 4 года назад

Haha! Too funny! Only fellow crafters can completely understand. :)

@shellynunn9672 4 года назад

I've been wanting to do the same with getting an idea on our homes worth and say the same thing about my craft room because there's a ton of stuff and it's so bright and colorful and located when you walk in the door because it's the old living room. I laugh everytime I open the door for the UPS guy because he must think Im nuts.

@countrymouse47 4 года назад

Hahahahaha! What a fun story!

@renetucker5750 4 года назад

Uncreative people are so uncreative! Messy workspaces happen when creating! Grrr

@pennyklie7530 4 года назад

😂

@lindaprice9035 4 года назад

Your honesty is an inspiration, and your talents are immeasurable. I think all crafters are "chaotically organized"! But your video is a good reminder that sometimes you have to let go of things you don't need. I think most of us do better in a clean work space. Job well done!

@butterflygrannie 4 года назад

The best part about having a messy craft room.- finding stuff you had forgotten about. Yours isn't messy, it's called organised chaos.

@kwernerdesign 4 года назад

Haha! So true! I unearthed SO many things I'd forgotten about! :)

@cindym9851 4 года назад

The creative process requires brainstorming and experimenting.......a mess is the by-product! It’s sooooo easy to let it get ahead of us!! Your honesty, vulnerability, and connection with us is lovely!! Thank you for your inspiration to step back and look at things differently!!

@TheFabulousIdiot 4 года назад

Kristina, this was an amazing video: an honest, typical look into a creators workspace. I don't feel this is embarrassing for you at all. You'll find that people that "make things" in art, fashion, crafts, interiors, construction, etc., have this type of clutter that they are constantly managing while they are working. I prefer this approach then the appearance that this never happens. For example, when a house is being built, the site often appears cluttered with materials, equipment, and the like. It is constantly managed throughout the building process so that it doesn't pose a safety hazard, while at the same time, keeping materials and equipment readily available for builders to use. Thank you for showing us the realistic state of a crafters workroom, and how you manage that space. A very useful, practical video. Lisa🕊

@kwernerdesign 4 года назад

Thanks, Lisa! Thinking about this in comparison to building a house is actually a really good way to look at it! :)

@histerp51 4 года назад

Yes Kristina, and add to Lisa’s comment, Pastor’s offices too...lol

@carritobler94 4 года назад

Don’t be embarrassed. I love seeing crafters workspaces even though they may be cluttered. It shows everyone is human and not perfect. I have a craft shed that is disorganized but because of a busy life I haven’t had the time to organize and get rid of stuff. Keep up the great work. Love watching all of your videos

@Blossom2Titus 4 года назад

THIS makes me LOVE you more! Real life is often messy and we just need to do what you are doing, clean, organize, get rid of. Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement!

@kalinama8041 4 года назад

You are way more organized than a lot of us would honestly admit. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing this video with us.

@QuincyR525 4 года назад

How can people be so rude in their comments? If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all. Come on, people...

@CarrieStephens 4 года назад

@@TheSundayCall You don't have to say only "nice" things, but as a general rule in life, for myself and something I teach my kids is that they should only make comments on the internet, behind a cloak of anonymity that they would actually say if they were standing 3 feet from someone's face... otherwise, keep it to themselves and move along.

@binamills4931 4 года назад

I literally don’t see any mean comments.

@katrineleber7238 4 года назад

So so true! Kristina is such a wonderful person. I have no idea how she keeps up with all she does. Her videos are always fabulous! She cares so much for us. Sometimes I wish I could delete nasty comments before she even sees them.

@sheilas1283 4 года назад

I honestly can’t see one rude comment so I’m not sure where you’re looking? Every single one I’ve read is full of praise for Kristina ‘keeping it real’ and for the fantastic efforts she’s made in clearing up the ‘clutter’!

@sherryy1743 4 года назад

@@TheSundayCall Wow....you really have a negative attitude. I'm sure you feed your kids, too, assuming you have them. Feeding oneself is not "cheating". It's called life. It may not be pretty, but it's what we have. These are crafting boards. It's not a good place for condemning people for the way they live. Since you appear to be fairly religious, maybe you should find some boards on religion and comment there instead.

@denisec6046 4 года назад

I feel so seen!!! My craft room is worse than this. I appreciate knowing that there are others just like me... especially someone as talented as you.

@NancyLynn 4 года назад

Ditto, Denise!

@jessm6711 4 года назад

Yes! I thought the same exact thing. It is so refreshing to know that I'm not the only one. Thank you Kristina for being so real and honest. Thank you for sharing. It warmed my heart. ❤❤ @kwernerdesign

@jchacko777 4 года назад

Hahah this is the corner where things go to die! I have 4 of those.

@kwernerdesign 4 года назад

Righhhhtt?? All four corners! 🤣

@kellyphillips8913 4 года назад

I have a whole craft room for that!!

@kblack861 4 года назад

😂 Right??

@bjuracek21 4 года назад

good one Julie!!!! 😊

@ClearlyCards 4 года назад

This looks like my craftroom right now, and I thank you for your honesty and realness. It’s a vicious cycle we crafty people seem to go through. I call it my “Crafters Four C’s Cycle Rule”....Create, Craft, Clutter, and Clean. This is my creative life cycle as a paper crafter. The “Crafters Four C’s Cycle Rule” works for me as long I you don’t break the chain, meaning I must get the “Clean Cycle” complete, before I get the the next new cycle of “Create” started again. If I bypass this order, then I end up in a hot mess...AKA...chaos, so I avoid breaking the chain. Each time I go thru this cycle I get a chance to incorporate new goodies, and rethink the older supplies that I no longer want to keep.

@jenniferbogle6119 4 года назад

I love my messy craft room! People shouldn’t judge! I love finding things I forgot I had❤️❤️

@sistersun1954 4 года назад

Good on you, Kristina! You’ve made great progress. The impetus to clean and organize our spaces is something we all feel, but often put off until we are, in fact, completely overwhelmed! Ask me how I know.... I’m so proud of your overcoming any perceived shame and allowing yourself to be both vulnerable & transparent before a viewing audience and just getting it done like a BOSS! I’ve been a viewer of your videos for over a decade, and I think this is the 1st time I’ve felt compelled to comment & encourage YOU! I really enjoyed seeing your fur baby in the video: that might have been the very best moment! Big LOVE, girl!

@craftymetooo 4 года назад

We all have the crafting aftermath. Doesnt mean we are not organized in our lives. When we get creative we are in our zone.your craft room tells me you are a very creative person. Thank you for showing us we are all the same when we craft! Makes me want to craft!

@essieswartz2783 4 года назад

Oh Kristina, you are a breath of fresh and honest air. I craft and my craft lair/teleworking site is a horde. I spend more time looking for stuff than crafting these days because it's been so long since I added my new (14 month's worth of) stuff into my pre-existing horde. And so yes, I have boxes and bins of stuff to integrate into other stuff....it's a little stressful. But...I can craft or I can organize but I rarely have time for both. You're the best--thank you SO much for keeping it real--you have a professional version of my hobby-sized mess and it is WONDERFUL to know that I'm not alone in my mess. Congrats on your clean up, but it's great to know that you're a rather chaotic creator like so many of the rest of us. Thank you!!

@flathillfarm 4 года назад

For every person judging, there are a HUNDRED of us saying “yes! Mine looks like a hot mess too and thank you for making me feel like I’m not a failure because of it.” Happy organizing 😊💕

@JessicaHessjessanotherhess 4 года назад

Thank you Kristina. I am going through a very terrible time in my life. I have not been crafting or making art. My crafting area is pretty much the same as yours. I miss it very much. I want you to know this helped and inspired me. ❤️ No judgement from me at all. We all have seasons in our life. We all get busy and focused on certain things. This video is something to be proud of. I can’t wait for the video on the capsule of tools and products. ❤️🤗

@25Prague 4 года назад

Kristina, I love this idea of a capsule crafting collection. This is a wonderful hobby but I must admit one of the changes that I have seen over the years that I don't enjoy is the large amount of new product every month. Much of it is wonderful and inspiring but it isn't always good for the budget or even creativity. I am in the process of going through my supplies to prepare for a crafty yard sale in March and I think your capsule idea will help me think about what to keep and what to sell. Thank you for the inspiration and your willingness to share your process.

@TheSunshineCrafterKellyFusco 4 года назад

Kristina! Thank you for sharing this,being vulnerable to RIDICULOUS negative comments! No negativity here. I felt like you were saying EVERYTHING i feel. Exactly. My room is a wreck. So many items i want to use n it piles up! Thanks for sharing snd showing us ur furr babies too🐈💕🙏🌞 hugs!

@msdixie1972 4 года назад

I can’t even pare down a crafting capsule for traveling because of too many options in my stash, so I’ve never enjoyed crafting at crops or with friends away from home other than one time in over a decade of paper crafting. That isn’t healthy and the plethora of options actually does stifle my creativity. I get it and appreciate your openness about the issue so many of us share! We love you and honestly you’re my favorite and most trusted in the entire community because you are so genuine. I feel when we are open and honest we do open doors to relationships and connectedness. Praying for your continued growth and blessings along your journey... Your giftings have purpose and you are walking in them! ❤️ PS - don’t be shamed by mean people :) You know you, and don’t owe anyone anything. Anything you share is a gift to us and anyone with negative things to say don’t deserve your mental time or space :)

@kwernerdesign 4 года назад

Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Margaret! 😘

@Wendyrpuckett1 4 года назад

I had the same problem, Margaret! When I packed to go to a crop o took too much stuff then I was so overwhelmed at the event I couldn’t accomplish anything, then I had guilt for spending time away from my family where I accomplished nothing. And the unpacking was brutal too! Now when I go to an event I take one project. I might make more than one design with the same stamp set and dies, or I take enough stuff to scrapbook one event. I feel so much more accomplished! I don’t know how your events are, but I mostly end up eating and talking anyway 😂

@msdixie1972 4 года назад

K Werner Design you’re welcome. ❤️

@msdixie1972 4 года назад

Wendy Puckett I wish I could even do that. I’ve seen folks putting together their own kits and I think I could if I had to, but I have a real issue of indecision ahead of time... I want it ALL at my fingertips and that’s why I think learning to create kits or a capsule would be a great exercise for me and probably would be very freeing!

@craftqueen417 4 года назад

I love that we are all so similar you guys are my tribe one thing I have found when going to crops is that I need to take things that I have already stamped that are ready to color then I can take my different color mediums watercolor Copics whatever I want to color with and I can color happily I also take things that are already colored I have two of those large iris clear keeper things one with colored items one with items ready to color and then I can take card stock and actually assemble cards I take a few standard diecuts like ovals rectangular die sets so that I can cut out certain images and then cut a mat for them and put them on a card base that is the most productive that I can be at a big crop where there’s lots of visiting and eating and shopping.

@suearcher8708 4 года назад

Kristina bless you for having a real craft room! I have grown very tired of all the perfect Ikea craft room tours...I am sure no creative stuff happens in them. That was a bit snarky but really I want to see real craft rooms that get messy. Thank you!

@cammiebenson2270 4 года назад

It's not messy it's getting creative. I'm glad to hear others have this problem to. I started 2 weeks ago cleaning mine. My grandma always said if you can't say anything nice don't say anything. I love you and what you do keep it up.

@monicapala4691 4 года назад

Please don't worry about what people could say or think about your craftroom. You are an artist and a beautiful person and your honesty shows that. Don't let those things touch you.

@cheryl7476 4 года назад

My room gets like this, and I work around it, until I can “stands no more,” and then I’ll clean. I’ll be good for a while putting supplies away, and then, it all piles up again. Hail to all, whether we have a clean or messy art area.! Like you, I tend to pile supplies on my table, with the idea that I will put it away later. Thanks for being so open about your state of affairs. Your work area looks like mine. Hey, We’ll clean up for February and I’ll keep it clean for awhile.

@kwernerdesign 4 года назад

Haha! Yes, it’s a constant struggle!

@tammymcanally2570 4 года назад

I have actively been trying to finish the last step. I will set the thing near where it belongs but not take the 30 seconds to actually open the bin or drawer or whatever to put it away. Trying to change that bad habit. Some convincing, “just do it” springs to mind more often now.

@cheryl7476 4 года назад

Tammy, I do the same thing with the notion, I will do it later. Next thing I know, there a many things needing to be put in their place, right near where they belong.... 🙃

@lorrainew6404 4 года назад

Thanks for being real! It’s the challenge we all face. Sometimes we can block out the mess around us but other times it stifles the creativity. Your room looks terrific!

@kykategray 4 года назад

What an amazing video! I definitely feel more of a connection to you, and I’m sure many others will, too. Thank you for being vulnerable and allowing us to see more of the real Kristina. I know it wasn’t easy and I applaud your courage. I’m looking forward to taking part in the capsule crafting challenge. I have lost a lot of creative mojo from the sheer amount of supplies I have accumulated, and I continue to buy more. It’s insane! I’m hoping this challenge will give me a fresh perspective and passion for creating again. Thank you!

@barbschiedermayer5964 4 года назад

Bless you, Kristina! I have marveled at your talent, poise and professionalism and presumed perfection beyond the scope of the lens. Thank you for sharing the reality behind the creative genius that is Kristina Werner.

@cassiel2507 4 года назад

This is exactly how I feel...overwhelmed in my craftroom...and my living areas of my house. I think I will try & tackle a room hour by hour & day by day after work. I know my blahs attitude is partly from coming home to a clutter house. Thanks for sharing!

@pennyklie7530 4 года назад

Kristina, thank you for sharing this... when I watch your videos I thought how can she me so neat while making a card... my room always looks like a bomb went off. I have been thinking that I need to go through my supplies, donate what I'm not using and make smarter purchases. I like the capsule concept with bringing in seasonal items. We love you for all you do and how genuine you are. Kitty has a really pretty face.

@lauriemyers3 4 года назад

I love seeing your beautiful face!!! Girl… I haven’t been able to craft in six weeks because I can’t even get to my craft table there’s so much crap! I am a messy messy messy messy messy messy crafter. I am getting ready to do the exact same thing! I decided that I need to store my seasonal crafts because over Christmas I amassed an extreme amount

@suzannet2207 4 года назад

Just know, you are not alone! All crafters/artists get caught up in the creation and neatness falls by the wayside. We all reach a point where we say “enough!” and take time to clean up and organize. I was a high school art teacher right out of college and at one parent teacher meeting I apologized for the art room being in disarray. I’ll never forget one mom saying, “Don’t apologize! Anyone walking in will know art is happening here. An uncluttered art room is not natural!” I have recalled that comment many times over my lifetime of artistic messiness. 💕💕💕

@marcybyrne4196 4 года назад

I wish I could send you a picture of my craft room, you're definitely not the only one who's overwhelmed with having too much stuff!

@NancyLynn 4 года назад

Ditto, Marcy!

@ds6114 4 года назад

I applaud you on your honesty. Anxious to follow your journey!!

@julieharden158 4 года назад

Kristina, you made me feel great and normal. I haven’t been able to create anything in my craft room for weeks as I’m setting it up and organising as I go. Hopefully more creating will start soon instead of tidying. I love your crafting capsule idea and look forward to watching it. Thanks for sharing xx

@carolpope1145 4 года назад

It’s so nice to see that I am not alone in the messy craft space. What happens it becomes over whelming and you don’t want to craft or you cant find anything which is worst. I have made a catalog and that is nice because when ready to work it helps me design before even starting. I am going to love these videos. This also goes into other things around the house.. I would love to have each room in my home to not have any Random piles of anything. My motto is going to be one day at a time and do one complete room at a time. Starting with my craft and sewing rooms.

@ceceswalla3465 4 года назад

Wow, it's so nice to know I'm not alone in my craft room struggles! I really enjoyed the fur break, too!

@aliciacatalan3183 4 года назад

There’s NOTHING to be embarrassed about. This is your profession and of course it’s gonna get messy. I do love your message. My issue, I don’t have a lot of stamp sets. So when I see all these new stuff comes out that I WANT, I can get discouraged. You’re right, get creative with what we have. The basic. Thanks and keep on creating!!! Be true to yourself, believe me, we CAN relate!!!❤️

@kattins1 4 года назад

Thank you for being real. I can fully identify with the feeling of being overwhelmed by my space & how much stuff I have accumulated. I am grateful for the space I have & am in the process of figuring out how to make it work better. I wish you the best with your project!

@sherryy1743 4 года назад

That seems to be a constant process for us "crafters". Creating can be a messy process. And, that's perfectly okay. Clean it up when you feel like it. My craft room is in my basement, so no one ever "accidentally" sees it. In fact, I bought my house because of the size of the basement knowing most of it would turn into my crafting space. I have friends over once a month to craft together. It works out great, and I've never heard one of them complain about the messiness.

@pamelaktay 4 года назад

First off...I NEED TO SHOW MY HUSBAND YOUR BEFORE craft room!!! He will understand that I am NOT that nuts and that we all deal with the same "creative messy world" issues!!! You are a brave woman to show us and it truly is motivational!!! Thanks dearie!!

@MADAboutCardsandCrafts 4 года назад

Kristina, I can't imagine being able to keep up with the products you not only receive, but use. It's an admirable endeavor. With you being such a highly regarded influencer it's more than a full-time job to purge, use, organize ect. Thanks for sharing a peek into the madness and I will be rooting for you to find creative peace and joy!

@teresaarrington8097 3 года назад

Thank you so much for showing this! You should never feel embarrassed. This is your job and you are very creative and so productive. It would be odd if you never had a mess. Thanks for all you do!

@Phianett 4 года назад

I love this. I love when we get to see the 'behind the scenes'. We crafters can all relate.🥰

@kimalston1004 4 года назад

You have always been inspiring to me, and now even more!! Thanks for being vulnerable with all of us. It helps to know that I'm not alone in my struggles to keep my craft room clean and organized. You are so extremely talented-I love everything you make!

@carolestrawn8755 4 года назад

Oh, my goodness, I love this. You always look so perfect with your makeup, hair, nails, even your eyebrows are perfect. Your cards are always so amazing and I just love, love, love that your craft room is a mess just like a normal person. LOL. Your craft room is much larger than mine but just more room for stuff. I can't seem to stop buying new stamps and dies and too often I end up making only one card from a $40 stamp and die set. That's a pretty expensive card. I even have stamps and dies that have never been used along with enough cardstock and designer paper to last me the rest of my life. That's just crazy. Can't wait to see how this goes. Don't know that I could do it. At least I keep all my Christmas stuff separate and only bring it out before the holiday.

@barbiejobonnett7473 4 года назад

THANK YOU for being brave enough to show your craft room! Most crafters I know have the same problem. What a great idea to curate a box to keep the creative juices flowing while you decide how to organize small areas at a time.

@ksoltero2 4 года назад

Motivation---my word for the year! You have started me off.

@KateintheDesert 4 года назад

It is so great that you show the real you. Most of us are just as messy (disorganized) as you and wish for the same to be more organized in whatever is cluttered. You inspire us not just in card and crafting but in being able to make changes that are necessary to improve ourselves and I thank you for that.

@chende62 4 года назад

I freakin’ LOVE this video!! I’m such a messy crafter and now I feel much less alone! My crafty friends are all very neat and organized and I would love to be like that but it doesn’t come naturally to me. I’ve accepted that if it works for me, who cares! I do tidy up and everything does have a place it just takes a while for things to make it to their home. ❤️

@pixie91075 4 года назад

❤️❤️❤️ you so much for posting! Half the fun of crafting for me is the organization. Clutter makes me anxious, but organization brings me calm.

@laelamartin7552 4 года назад

Just what I needed to motivate my lazy hiney to get going and get the mess cleaned up. I've been doing little bits and pieces over the last 2 weeks, but not enough progress at one time to make me feel that good about it. I love that you said it wasn't as bad as you thought. I'm thinking it's the state of mind you get into that helps. Going into cleaning right from working out is great! Use all that momentum you have built up to get the organizing done. You did good! Kudos!!

@kgranda 4 года назад

Kristina you are a rock star! I *don't* craft for a living (wish I did) - but my craft room clean up has been on the "to-do* list for longer than I care to admit. This is the push forward I needed to get going and get more organized. Whenever I do clean the craft room I am always amazed, like you, at how little time it actually takes. Thank you!!!

@moreiss1 4 года назад

This video and you are AWESOME!!!! thanks for opening up on the state of your craft room!! Mine looks the same!!! I have trouble finding a place for things too!!

@annbabette6587 4 года назад

Thank you so so much for sharing. It’s great to see a real craft room in use and not pristine. You are using your space and crafting so why should everything be put away. This is great. You do have a fantastic place to craft, and it’s in use all the time. Not really a mess, but a work in progress. That is ok 👌. That makes me feel so much better knowing that I am not the only one with a cluttered room. Love the challenge 😍

@jewelzbtully4934 4 года назад

I instantly felt a "You had me at hello" moment from the start of taping! 😍💔😥 I can relate to your vulnerability & stress b/c I have the same problem! Right now I can't even stand to be in there!! Sadly, I don't have as much space or the item specific built-ins that you do. So, I just have to be a little more creative & try to stick to a budget. Totally Tiffany is having a workshop on this right now - it just started. Because I LOVE her stuff & today is HSN craft day(hello $5 shipping!) I'm loading up on her storage items only. I also picked up an Origami cart & Origami desktop organizer b/c they were on sale! Even though I'm going to try the TT method, I'll definitely be following the month of Feb.! I NEED the help, motivation, etc.... THANK YOU so much for sharing. I now don't feel so alone in this mess=STRESS rut I'm going through!🙏❤

@maggiedonaldson8432 4 года назад

Great video. We are all human! Thank you for showing your vulnerable side, and for giving all us messy crafters hope! I loved the room before AND after, because it shows you, your process and how you think. Looking forward to more of the capsule approach

@ednah9393 4 года назад

Thank you for your honesty. I feel that a lot of us that craft, get caught up in all the new products and lose sight of being more creative with what we have. Oftentimes I feel more like a collector than a crafter. I have a craft room and it’s overwhelming and overflowing with craft stuff. I’m going to get a handle on mine also.

@stuartt455 4 года назад

A collector is a perfect description, I seem to buy stuff and don't use it.

@gaylenyhuis4534 4 года назад

Edna, I identify with being a collector also. The new stuff is so exciting, but instead of using it, I just get more. I must reign myself in.

@janeforever 4 года назад

Your craft area isn't really messy. It's a wonderful "works in progress", some physical, some mental as creative juices flow around in your brain. If you want really messy, mine is the poster girl for a true disaster because I have a very small room. So my new resolution is no new purchases, no matter how much I'm dying to have that new stamp, die, ink, tool, etc. I'll see how long I can keep it. & in the meantime you will continue to be my muse, no matter what your craft room looks like to you.💕

@stephaniel205 4 года назад

Oh man, you should see my desk! Things have exploded everywhere! Your finished room looks great! I'm looking forward to your capsule video. And I'm glad I'm not the only one that has tons a finished cards just sitting there.

@danyareider8146 4 года назад

Well I don't see anything but complete love and support. Learning to craft was my safe space and great therapy when recovering from breast cancer and a a bilateral mastectomy. That was almost five years ago (I am cancer free) and still going. You, my dear, were one of my first therapists. And yes, art is therapy. You are absolutely fabulous, inspiring, full of goodness, love and light. If you were perfect, that would be difficult for me - and I am sure many others. You very honestly share your struggles, mistakes, failures, successes, excitement, concerns, creativity and insight. You are wonderfully human and so appreciated for keeping it real. You will be in my payers for success in this endeavor. God Bless you and PLEASE keep being you.

@DGiarrusso 4 года назад

You are an inspiration and I agree that many of us feel similarly. Can't wait to join in the capsule crafting fun!

@lubomirasaavedra8605 4 года назад

This is so comforting! I see these amazing crafters and their neat spaces, and I get discouraged because my space just doesn't measure up. I got so excited because we could be twinzies with our space! Thanks for sharing.

@bournonville13 4 года назад

I wish i even had a space for my crafting and not just the digning table 😂😂 Sweety, your room is not messy, its a craft room 😍

@brendakearns1177 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing. I can’t even see the floor in my craft room. This is what I need to not feel overwhelmed. I admire your work and you sharing how overwhelmed you can get gives me courage to tackle mine instead of being depressed about it.

@helentg5516 4 года назад

LOVE THIS!!!!! Thank you so much for giving us a behind the scenes shot that resembles the chaos of my craft room! The best bit of having a messy craft space is that you regularly find lost treasure! I am definitely going to try a capsule craftdrobe, such a clever way of sparking creativity and making you realise what you actually use. If anyone has negative things to say, ignore them! Keep being you, you wonderful inspirational lady!!

@cjhatcher1 4 года назад

I have been watching since manny. I feel like a mom/aunt/grandmother watching you "grow up". I thought you were amazing then and look at you today! Remember, this not only your crafting space but this is your profession. Don't be so hard on yourself. Life is just messy sometimes.

@valsfaves787 4 года назад

I agree product can be overwhelming. I try to organize my craft room before I get started on a new project, just to clear my space and my head! But it doesn’t always work out that way!

@felicityseal5557 4 года назад

I came across your channel via your title. Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed it and appreciated your honesty. Things get messy - that is life. Mine looks like a bomb went off. You given me courage to start tackling it and get my crafting energy back!! Thank you for that. Really looking forward to your February crafting capsule. Enjoy your amazing space xox

@elizabethharris8692 4 года назад

I’m almost finished with my craft room clean up and destash. I am donating sooo much stuff. Feels good! Thanks for the video. We are not alone.

@karaokelola 4 года назад

Elizabeth Harris Where are you donating your items? That’s my issue.

@keishajackson4054 Год назад

Thank you for being vulnerable and showing your room. It’s a nice space. I have a dedicated room that my 15 yr old says, and I quote, “mom, uhg, it feels like I just stepped into an episode of Hoarders”. I am going to try the capsule idea. Downsizing sounds very daunting but, honestly, I don’t use most of the stuff I have. It’s pretty and cool so I “might” need it. I am a craft supply collector but my collection has outgrown its space.

@missmellie6335 4 года назад

Your art room is amazing...if it gets out of control, well it's time to just stop and get it all back in order. Not a big deal. You have a handle on it. I never get tired of watching your videos and not surprised you have such a large area for your projects. Great job...now go do something fun.

@theoamy1 4 года назад

Thank you for showing this real side of life. Sometimes we only get to see the "perfect" side of people online. The neat backdrops and handy organization tips. The after video is amazing. congratulations on that accomplishment. my craft area is literally in the middle of our very small house so i have to keep it clean!

@kimhoughton302 4 года назад

Love the realness! We have all struggled more than once with keeping our creative spaces cleaned up and organized. Looks great!!

@ebyn77 4 года назад

This is one of the best craft room 'tours" I have ever seen.. it was totally real, brave and useful! I think you are very brave to put yourself out on a limb like that, and it helped me see that I am not the only one that "has all her ideas on display." (thats code for messy..lol) I think a capsule is a brilliant idea for corralling ideas, especially if you work in vastly different mediums. From the bottom of my heart Kristina, thank you for sharing.

@MyagkihD 4 года назад

Kristina, thank you for your idea...and for sharing! I felt a bit the same... it seemed to me that amount of products suck all my creativity . So I'm so looking forward to see your progress!! Good luck and Big hugs from Moscow!

@vickielightsey5134 4 года назад

Most people like to say negative things because it makes them feel better. We are all different and that is ok. I love your videos and they help me a lot. You are being brave to open yourself up and being real. Yay you.

@ginaneely1147 4 года назад

Looking forward to seeing this. I'm in the process of emptying my room and starting from scratch. Smaller more condensed storage (I hope) what a nightmare! Chronic illness and deep cleaning don't mix well, but if it doesn't get done now it'll probably never get done, so onward! And success for us both!

@sherryy1743 4 года назад

Gina - good luck, and take it a bit easy so you don't make yourself feel worse!

@handiscandi 4 года назад

Girl, my HOUSE seems to be full of random CRAP! I totally relate! Yay for you for being transparent - with yourself more than with us. We don't really matter in the grand scheme of things. This is your life, your space and ultimately your mental/emotional health! Yay YOU!

@suesellers2975 4 года назад

Geez. I’m so tired of hearing about people’s nasty, petty comments. Kristina, you are the 3rd- THIRD- RU-vid presenter THIS WEEK that I’ve heard about this ridiculousness. What is wrong with people?!?!? They have it all going on SO wonderful in their lives, right, that they think they can dump all over someone they don’t even know?!?!? I love your videos. Your skill is on point. Please ignore the Negative Nancy’s and keep on keeping on! My crafting/sewing space gets in a hot mess when I’m busy. Purge and straighten and organize and go on with life. Love what you share with us! Thank you!

@trishavickers73 4 года назад

Sue Sellers it’s nothing but Satan and his cohorts just attacking people left and right!!! To bring people down

@suesellers2975 4 года назад

Trisha Vickers, absolutely. He’s way too busy and we’re letting him get away with it.

@NancyH25 4 года назад

Hey! Don’t throw us Nancy’s under the bus.

@dgmlmax 4 года назад

Exactly, the stuff that doesn’t have a home is the stuff that makes my craft space messy. Otherwise, it’s pretty organized. I also feel that I have a hard time with so many supplies, I can’t decide what to use. The bad news is, I say that and yet I don’t want to get rid of things. I feel I paid too much for them, I’m happy to have them and no one would pay anywhere near their worth for them. I’ll be following along on your journey. Please don’t be embarrassed, many crafters have very similar messes. You will inspire many others to get their spaces neatened up.

@susanpowell1963 4 года назад

My room looks much like yours! I'm going to be downsizing soon so I NEED to do this challenge.

@nancyyoder6898 4 года назад

Thank you Jennifer for showing us the ‘guts’ of ur space for crafting! I pray ur motivation rubs off onto me! It’s so easy to walk away when it’s time to make dinner! Next day, mood has changed & I’m off to another project! It’s actually easier to order what ur looking for then to sort & find that needed item! Believe it or not u r helping lots of ‘me’s’ out here in cyberland! Keep us informed & thank you in advance for any tips u find most helpful! Nancy Yoder

@countrymouse47 4 года назад

Lol! I don’t there’s a crafter alive who doesn’t struggle with “organization”....it’s kind of an oxymoron....really! Hahaha! Flat spaces are the devil.....like a magnet!! (Sweet, pretty kitty!!!)

@1156Treecat 4 года назад

Kristina, first of all your cat is precious!! Love the stripes!! I was sooooo glad you did this video! I too am feeling overwhelmed by all the supplies I have. Every time I see a new technique I “have” to have all the supplies! Love the idea of a Capsule Crafting Collection!! Can’t wait to follow the process with you! WooHoo!!

@LeonieFrancois 4 года назад

So proud of you! You did a good job tidying up. I’m very interested to see how this challenge works. Maybe it’s something I’ll try in March...

@ozdogwoman 4 года назад

Love that you are keeping it real. You caused me to have a brain fade and cleaned up my large craft room and was laughing at the things I "found" that were not lost, just temporarily "unavailable" Please don't change.

@cindyapple531 4 года назад

Papercrafting is one of the messiest crafts but so worth it to my soul. Even when I clean my space it still looks cluttered. Oh well!

@nanjoy84 4 года назад

Thank you for being so transparent! You inspired me to just start! I cleaned my craft room (that I had been procrastinating for over 6 months) and it didn’t take nearly as long as I thought it would. Plus now I can get back to creating and not dreading! Thank you again!

@andie.c.762 4 года назад

Just wanted to say bless you, well done a big inspiration. You have worked so hard and now you can enjoy the new found freedom of space, in your head and on your work surfaces :) I'm very proud of you xXx

@fiveboys1babygirl 4 года назад

Wow! Beautiful craft room.. I thought in beginning that your room was truly kept tidying other videos i seen. But you're like a true crafter who really get into your crafty work. It not messy is more of creating art in that zone. I understand been overwhelmed with everything out. Feel great when everything is back were it belongs. I appreciate you showing us before and after your work space. Feel good to see we go thru the same things. I saw the second video first then this one. Looking forward in the month of February. I hope I didn't insult you. I just admire you coming forward and sharing your experience. Thank you so much! Look forward to seeing your creation.

@lindaball403 4 года назад

Oh yeah, your cat is beautiful, love the eyes

@cookbook800 4 года назад

Omg...... I love you, you are honest and you are human. Thank you for making this video. Thank you for connecting with us!

@haribelle4531 4 года назад

Your kitty has a "W" on his forehead, as if you didn't know. How cute is that? Kitty is meowingly gorgeous! Love your craft room.

@lisay1525 4 года назад

Thank you for being so courageously transparent ... I feel not so alone ! 🤗

@floief 4 года назад

Thank you so much for showing us your space. I'm in the middle of organizing and cleaning too. It honestly looked like an art supply warehouse exploded in, what my family refers to as my "studio". I'll be looking forward to your updates to keep me motivated. Today, I shall find the surface of my workbench :)

@WendyCranford 4 года назад

This is the most real video I’ve ever seen of yours. And I love it. ❤️❤️❤️

@chrisi8422 4 года назад

I recently reorganized my craft room. I decided that I had to cut one of my subscriptions because I never used them. I just decided to dedicate my love for Brutus Monroe products, SSS, and a line of MFT. It was a hard decision but one I had to make. Your craft room is beautiful! Mine is only a little nook but I’m grateful I have a place to create. It’s not exactly set up how I want it but Ill get there a little at a time. I make one card with takes me a long time to create and it looks like a bomb went off. I vowed to myself once I’m done a project to put it all away! (I don’t know how long it will last lol) Thank you for sharing!

@debrabartman6749 4 года назад

Chrisi I can relate. My crafting space looks like a bomb went off even before I start to make a card and much more so after I make one card. Supplies are out everywhere!

@Squabetty 4 года назад

Good for you Chrisi -. Hard decisions are, hard. But you show courage, strength, determination, discipline, focus when you make those hard decisions. Pat your self on the back: you deserve it. Good for you -. Go and reap the rewards!

@sevenandthelittlestmew 4 года назад

I call it the Creativity Tornado: it comes in strong and leaves disaster in its wake! I do clean my table after each and every project, but I literally just don’t have room for all my supplies.

@smileyhellotime 4 года назад

Thank you Kristine for your sharing your process with us. It really inspire a cleaning challenge for me and I hope that within the week, I clear up my messy craft desk too. My current craft room is full of supplies and stamps that need to be clear of clutter. I need to appreciate my supplies and start decluttering and cleaning!!! Thanks for the inspiration.

@barbarabass4235 4 года назад

Oh my goodness you are real! Loved seeing where you started and the major improvement. Thanks for sharing!

@eileenr4006 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this Kristina. I can’t wait for your next video, I can totally relate with needing to pare down the stash and am looking forward to watching your journey and hoping to pick up some tips and storage ideas as you go. Love all your videos and appreciate that you are taking us along on this and hopefully reawaken my creativity along the way as well. Xo