Creative Organizing Challenge: Create a School Artwork Binder
Do you have stacks or boxes or piles of papers your kids have brought home from school or daycare? Not sure what to do with them? I know the feeling. For me, this is one of [...]
Quick Tip from the Happy Scrapper
But first, here's a quick quiz: When working on an organizing project, the first step is to: a) head to the store and buy containers b) make a plan! c) clarify your goals for the project. [...]
What’s the best way to organize photos?
Here's this month's column ... hope you enjoy. I guess I'm a wordy girl ... keeping any topic to just 150 words is killer for me! :) What’s the best way to organize my photos? The [...]
My Refrigerator… A Rare Glimpse Inside
So I tried to inspire you all with my creative labeling ... and surprisingly ... what was most interesting to many was the labels in my fridge. I will say, labeling the inside of my refrigerator [...]
Fill your home with inspiration…
...and it will undoubtedly return the favor. I recently saw an ad from Armstrong Flooring that said "fill your kitchen with inspiration and it will undoubtedly return the favor." I thought "how true" but not just about kitchens [...]
Using Drawers for Organizing Craft Supplies
Q: When you use drawers for organization what is the best way to make them work for you without putting a lot of money into dividers! My drawers are 3", 5" and 7", I want to [...]
Removing Perfection from the Parenting Equation
Collin Garvey is a spirited seven-year-old boy, filled with passion, enthusiasm and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Seeing the world through his big, blue eyes is nothing short of pure joy. Through his eyes, the world [...]
Avoiding Paper Clutter
A common form of paper clutter is caused by short-term projects. Since you know these papers will only be around for a short period of time, and you’ll be accessing them frequently, putting them away can seem [...]
Advice for Scrapbook Supply Collectors
Q: What is your advice to us that tend to hoard "for someday" or "that perfect layout" and then find stuff...out of style, expired, etc.? I do this both in my everyday and creative life. And [...]
Plan to Recreate Your Creative Space
Are you about to reorganize (or recreate) your creative space? If so … be sure to take some time up front to really get clear about your goals. Search the web, browse through design books like [...]