|
|
Post by grammadee on Dec 16, 2017 17:58:17 GMT
So I have the floor of my scraproom cleared off.
Sadly, that means the tops of the counters are completely buries in stuff, and I need at least ONE of them to have a space to sort this stuff. Also at least one of my big drawers is full to capacity, which means I have to reconsider how I am sorting things to go away.
I know some of you enjoy the sorting and clearing up stage, but I hate it, especially when my tried-and-true organization systems are failing. This means that later, when I get to play, I am pretty much guaranteed to have to spend extra time LOOKING for stuff that USED TO BE in a particular drawer.
And my purpose here is NOT to reorganize my scraproom. It is to put stuff away so it doesn't look like a garbage dump beside the living room.
If you don't hear from me, I will be in here, buried under a pile of scrap crap!
|
|
leeny
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 4,755
Location: Northern California
Site Supporter
Jun 27, 2014 1:55:53 GMT
|
Post by leeny on Dec 16, 2017 20:56:03 GMT
I know exactly how you feel! I've got boxes of scrap crap I ordered while recovering from surgery last month. Loved looking, shopping but hate unpacking and organizing! In fact, I know there is an couple of organizing bins in those boxes somewhere.
|
|
msliz
Drama Llama
The Procrastinator
Posts: 6,419
Jun 26, 2014 21:32:34 GMT
|
Post by msliz on Dec 16, 2017 22:16:09 GMT
No cleaning allowed until January.
Don't you know the rules?
|
|
|
|
Post by joblackford on Dec 17, 2017 1:16:38 GMT
Oh boy, that doesn't sound like fun...
I'm outgrowing my space and I know the truth - I need to figure out if some of this stuff is really necessary or if I'm trying to organize clutter. I think my problems are coming from necessary stuff which means I need to re-evaluate my table and my storage... and that's something I'm not looking forward to.
Good luck! If you're not back soon we'll send a search party...
|
|
|
|
Post by don on Dec 17, 2017 1:49:00 GMT
Msliz has spoken, so I'm going to make the cleaning and organization more worth the effort.
|
|
GiantsFan
Prolific Pea
Posts: 8,452
Site Supporter
Jun 27, 2014 14:44:56 GMT
|
Post by GiantsFan on Dec 17, 2017 2:35:36 GMT
DH said he didn't dust or vacuum in my craft room today because he was afraid to move anything and get in trouble. 😜 I'll tell him per msliz its off limits until January. |
|
|
|
Post by scrapincin on Dec 17, 2017 2:43:32 GMT
grammadee I feel just like you and I think my room looks just about the same as yours. I finally finished my cards and there was no way I could work on anything else until I at least got the bins off the floor and the floor swept! I just do not understand how I make such a mess making cards. I do not do this doing a layout. And I am with msliz no organizing til January! I guess I have done enough to get me thru a little longer!
|
|
|
|
Post by beachhappy22 on Dec 17, 2017 2:49:18 GMT
I'm outgrowing my space and I know the truth - I need to figure out if some of this stuff is really necessary or if I'm trying to organize clutter. I think my problems are coming from necessary stuff which means I need to re-evaluate my table and my storage... and that's something I'm not looking forward to. This is exactly where I am at! I seem to be re-organizing my stuff, including things I never use but can't bear to get rid of. I really need to do a ruthless purge! |
|
|
|
Post by 950nancy on Dec 17, 2017 4:32:15 GMT
DH said he didn't dust or vacuum in my craft room today because he was afraid to move anything and get in trouble. 😜 I'll tell him per msliz its off limits until January. Mine won't vacuum my craft room either. To be fair, I haven't touched the lower level of our house (2 bedrooms, bathroom, living room, and laundry room) for over 20 years. |
|
|
|
Post by paperamy on Dec 17, 2017 4:46:15 GMT
I’m heading into mine tomorrow. It’s a disaster but I’m actually excited to reorganize and clean it. I got a 8 cube Kallax to add to my existing 16 cube one, so I’m looking forward to redoing my shelves to work better. I also recently got a laptop so I want to move my silhouette where I can just plug and go.
I’ve been putting it off because there’s no heat in my craft room but I’m going to move one of our space heaters in there tomorrow.
|
|
|
|
Post by artisticscrapper on Dec 17, 2017 17:42:09 GMT
I love organizing (I know—so weird) but hate cleaning up. I’ll usually put thing away periodically while I’m crafting so I don’t have a giant mess at the end. I agree with the January rule. grammadee, relax and enjoy the holidays with your family, then clean. If we don’t here from you we can always send a search party  |
|
|
|
Post by woodysbetty on Dec 18, 2017 12:47:25 GMT
No cleaning allowed until January. Don't you know the rules?  Just put a big sparkly bow on the piles, now it's holiday decorations! |
|
|
|
Post by Linda on Dec 18, 2017 17:30:54 GMT
((((Hugs)))) grammadee - I love organising and tidying up (now scrubbing and dusting...that's no fun) |
|
|
|
Post by kiwikate on Dec 18, 2017 20:15:11 GMT
I'm outgrowing my space and I know the truth - I need to figure out if some of this stuff is really necessary or if I'm trying to organize clutter. I think my problems are coming from necessary stuff which means I need to re-evaluate my table and my storage... and that's something I'm not looking forward to. This is exactly where I am at! I seem to be re-organizing my stuff, including things I never use but can't bear to get rid of. I really need to do a ruthless purge! I recently did this and it was such a relief! Major destash and dejunking, minimised my storage needs. It feels wonderful now to craft as I have everything nearby and dont need to search for anything, plus clean up is fast. |
|
amom23
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,403 
Member is Online
|
Post by amom23 on Dec 18, 2017 21:28:10 GMT
Sounds like you have more stuff than space. I guess your best bet is to bag/box up the excess and store it in the basement, attic or garage until after the holidays and you have time to do some sorting and purging or not.
|
|
|
|
Post by don on Dec 18, 2017 22:07:17 GMT
You simply need more space. Commandeer a bedroom and bunk the oldest temporary resident in the dining room.
|
|
msliz
Drama Llama
The Procrastinator
Posts: 6,419
Jun 26, 2014 21:32:34 GMT
|
Post by msliz on Dec 19, 2017 17:39:57 GMT
Well, thanks grammadee. Now I'm thinking about cleaning and organizing, and two weeks early. See what you did to me! I'm not doing anything about it, mind you. But it's taking up too much rent in my brain.  |
|
Just put a big sparkly bow on the piles, now it's holiday decorations!
