NEW Craft Room Tour ~ After the BIG PURGE!

Laura Alberts
20 May 202425:17

TLDRLaura welcomes viewers to her new, smaller craft room, showcasing how she has organized and adapted her space post-purge. She details her desk setup with lighting, storage for layouts, and crafting supplies. Laura discusses her process for organizing photos and scrapbooking materials, including the use of picture frames, carts, and drawers for stamps and collections. She also highlights the modifications made to fit the space, such as the placement of albums in another room, and provides a comprehensive tour of her craft supplies and the thoughtful organization that makes her creative process more efficient.

Takeaways

  • 🏠 Laura has moved and her new craft room is located in her living room, which is about a third of the size of her previous space.
  • 🧹 She has been purging and organizing her craft supplies to fit into the smaller space.
  • 📦 The new craft room features a KX unit along the back wall and photos of past scrapbook layouts.
  • 🛋️ The room is compact, measuring approximately 6ft by 10ft, and is part of her living room area.
  • 💡 Laura discusses various types of lighting she uses in her space, including a new ring light and desk lamps.
  • 🗃️ She has organized her supplies in a systematic way, with separate areas for photos, layouts, and scrapbooking tools.
  • 🖼️ Picture frames from Joann's are used to display favorite layouts and extra layouts without a designated place.
  • 📚 An Ikea unit called Alex drawers is utilized for storing large collections of crafting materials.
  • 🎨 Laura has a dedicated area for filming her projects, with a light that includes a phone holder for filming.
  • 📝 She keeps her current projects and materials for Cocoa Vanilla Studio organized and easily accessible.
  • 🗑️ There has been a significant purge of items, including stamps and collections, to optimize space and functionality.

Q & A

  • What is the main topic of Laura's video?

    -Laura's video is a tour of her new craft room after she has moved to a new house and downsized the space.

  • How has the size of Laura's craft room changed in her new house?

    -Laura's new craft room is about a third of the size of her previous craft room.

  • What did Laura do to prepare for moving into the smaller craft room?

    -Laura purged and organized her craft supplies, getting things cleaned up and ready for the smaller space.

  • What is the approximate size of Laura's new craft room?

    -Laura estimates her new craft room to be about 6 feet by 10 feet, taking up about a third of her living room.

  • What modifications did Laura make to her new craft room?

    -Laura added a KX unit along the back wall, displayed some of her favorite scrapbook layouts on the wall, and kept her little cart and desk, with some modifications along the way.

  • What type of lighting does Laura have on her desk?

    -Laura has several types of lighting on her desk, including a new ring light, and other lights that came from Amazon and Lowe's.

  • How does Laura organize her photos for scrapbooking?

    -Laura organizes her photos with Post-its on the back, indicating what's going on in the photo, the size of the layout, how many photos are on the layout, and an approximate date.

  • What is the purpose of the Ikea unit called Alex drawers in Laura's craft room?

    -The Alex drawers unit is used to store Laura's big collections, such as Paige Evans and Bella Boulevard items, separated into gallon bags.

  • How has Laura's album storage changed after moving to the new house?

    -Laura has moved her albums out of her craft room and now they live in another bedroom, in one of the kids' bedrooms.

  • What is Laura's approach to purging her craft supplies?

    -Laura has been thorough in purging her supplies, getting rid of doubles and items she doesn't use often, and organizing the remaining supplies in a more compact space.

  • How does Laura store her current DIY kits and scrapbooking tools?

    -Laura stores her current DIY kits and scrapbooking tools in various containers and drawers, with items like stickers, card stock, and punches organized for easy access.

Outlines

00:00

🏡 Craft Room Tour Introduction

Laura introduces her new craft room tour, highlighting the changes since her last tour. She has moved to a new house where her craft room is now a third of the previous size, located within the living room. The video showcases the transformation from an empty space to a well-organized area. Laura's old craft room was a large formal dining room with ample furniture and storage. The new space features a KX unit, photos of past scrapbook layouts, a cart, and a desk with modifications. She provides a quick scan of the old room and the current compact setup, which includes her sofa and desk area with picture frames, lighting, and organizational details.

05:00

📐 Organizing and Desk Setup

Laura details the organization of her desk and the surrounding area. She uses 12x12 picture frames for favorite scrapbook layouts and has various types of lighting, including a new ring light. The desk is from Ikea, and the chair offers lumbar support for comfort. Laura's desk holds a Cocoa Vanilla studio kit, photos organized with Post-its, a notebook for notes, and a basket with odds and ends like tape rolls and stickers. She also discusses her lighting setup, including a phone holder for filming, and her storage solutions for small crafting items like labels, leftover cut files, and ephemera.

10:03

🗃️ Storage Solutions and Collection Management

The paragraph focuses on Laura's storage solutions and how she manages her craft collections. She has an Ikea Alex drawer unit for large collections, including Paige Evans and Bella Boulevard items, sorted by collection. Laura mentions purging about a quarter of her Pink Paisley collections and keeping her stamps organized by size. She also discusses her utility cart from Michaels, which holds Cocoa Vanilla collections and other crafting supplies. The paragraph ends with Laura's plans to move some collections to a new set of drawers due to the lack of space.

15:05

🎨 Art Supplies and Paper Storage

Laura provides an overview of her art supplies and paper storage. She has a divider cube holding finished layouts and page protectors, with a preference for Basel brand. Her paper storage is color-coded and includes a mix of patterned papers. Laura also has containers for small items like stickers, enamel shapes, and Washi strips. She mentions her cardstock storage and the use of label makers for organization. The paragraph concludes with a look at her wood veneer storage, die-cut ephemera, cork, sequins, and other mixed media items.

20:05

📚 Final Storage Solutions and Craft Room Wrap-up

In the final paragraph, Laura wraps up the tour by discussing her remaining storage solutions. She has large stickers, templates, stencils, and idea books, as well as die-cutting tools and card boxes for finished cards. Laura also mentions her journaling supplies and digital collections. She concludes by mentioning the relocation of her albums to another room and expresses her satisfaction with the new craft room setup, inviting viewers to enjoy the tour and her wall of photos.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Craft Room

A craft room is a dedicated space where individuals engage in various creative activities such as scrapbooking, painting, and other forms of arts and crafts. In the video, Laura's craft room has undergone a significant change in location and size, moving from a larger space to a smaller area within her living room, which is a central theme of the video tour.

💡Purge

To purge refers to the act of clearing out or removing unnecessary items. In the context of the video, Laura has been purging her craft room by decluttering and organizing her supplies to fit into the smaller space of her new craft room. This process is part of her journey to create a more efficient and organized crafting environment.

💡Organizing

Organizing is the process of arranging items in a systematic and orderly manner. Laura discusses how she has been organizing her craft supplies, which is crucial for making the most of the limited space in her new craft room. The script mentions specific ways she has organized her photos, stamps, and other materials for easy access and use.

💡Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking is a craft that involves the collection and arrangement of personal photographs and mementos on pages, often decorated with various materials to tell a story or preserve memories. Laura's craft room tour includes references to her scrapbooking layouts, indicating that this is one of the primary activities she engages in within her craft room.

💡KX Units

KX Units refer to a type of modular storage system often used for organizing and displaying items. In the script, Laura mentions having had two 4x4 KX units in her old craft room, which were part of her storage solution for her crafting supplies.

💡Ikea Desks

Ikea desks are a brand of furniture known for their modern designs and functionality. Laura mentions having Ikea desks with drawers in her previous craft room setup, which provided additional storage and workspace for her crafting activities.

💡Cocoa Vanilla Studio

Cocoa Vanilla Studio is a brand or collection of crafting supplies that Laura uses in her work. In the script, she mentions having a kit from Cocoa Vanilla Studio that she is currently working with, indicating that it is one of her preferred sources for craft materials.

💡Scrap

In the context of scrapbooking and crafting, 'scrap' refers to leftover pieces or offcuts of materials such as paper, cardstock, or other decorative elements. Laura discusses organizing her scraps, which is an important aspect of managing a craft room and making efficient use of resources.

💡Post-it Notes

Post-it Notes are a type of sticky note used for leaving messages or reminders. Laura uses Post-it Notes to organize her photos, providing an example of how she uses them to note details about the photos' content, intended layout, and other information.

💡DIY Kits

DIY stands for 'Do It Yourself' and refers to the creation of something by oneself rather than purchasing it pre-made. In the video, Laura mentions her DIY kits, which are likely custom craft kits she has put together using various materials and supplies from her craft room.

💡Purge Videos

Purge videos are a type of content where creators document their process of decluttering and organizing their spaces or collections. Laura refers to her previous 'purge videos' where she detailed her process of decluttering her craft supplies, which is relevant to the current state of her craft room.

Highlights

Laura introduces her new craft room tour after a significant purge and downsizing.

The new craft room is located in the living room and is a third of the previous size.

A before and after comparison showcases the transformation of the craft space.

Laura shares modifications made to her desk and cart to fit the new compact space.

A variety of lighting solutions are discussed, including a new ring light and recommendations.

Organization of scrapbooking materials with picture frames and containers is highlighted.

The importance of labeling photos for scrapbooking is emphasized with Post-it notes.

Laura's process for storing and organizing her scrapbooking kits is detailed.

A tour of the Ikea unit reveals how large collections are managed and categorized.

The impact of purging on collection management is discussed, with a focus on keeping favorites.

An overview of storage solutions for stamps, punches, and other crafting tools is provided.

Laura demonstrates her system for organizing paper and card stock by color and use.

The utility of a mobile cart for easy access to crafting supplies is shown.

Innovative uses for containers and baskets to maximize space and organization are shared.

A glimpse into Laura's process for creating DIY kits with various embellishments is given.

The final reveal of the new craft room showcases a functional and aesthetically pleasing space.