DAY 1 - CHALLENGE 1
First, be sure and take a photo of your space. We would love for you to share it now. It is important to have that before photo so you can see before and after photos of your space.
Divide your supplies in to three piles 1.) Keep It, 2.) Maybe keep it, 3.) It goes! Be sure and add any items that shouldn't be in your craft space to the "it goes" pile! We'll sort through this pile later. Share a photo of your piles! Our challenge group is meant to be a journey of organizing your craft space and encouraging each other. Don't be afraid to ask a question or share a tip that works great for you!
DAY 2 - CHALLENGE 2
How are the piles coming? If you are still sorting through supplies no worries. Just go at your own pace and remember it's about progress not perfection!
Today let's focus on that "It Goes" pile. Sort through into the following piles.
1.) Throw away
2.) Sell
3.) Donate
4.) Belongs in another room
Share a photo of your progress!
DAY 3 - CHALLENGE 3
Who is having fun purging? We know it isn't easy. Today let's take a look at that "maybe keep it" pile. Ask yourself these questions:
1. Have I used it in the last 6 months or year?
2. Do I plan to use it this year?
3. Is it usable?
If you answer no to any of those questions, it might be a good idea to move the item to your "It Goes" pile.
Tip: If you still aren't sure about something, pack it up in a box and put it away into storage. If in 4 months you don't miss it, throw it away!
DAY 4 - CHALLENGE 4
It's time to sort through your "Keep it" pile! Create category piles to organize your supplies. The categories might look something like this:
Ink Pads
Paper
Markers
Punches
Ribbon
Embellishments
Tools
Watercolor
Journaling
Project Life
Photos
Now rank your categories in the most used supplies, this will help decide which products you want easily accessible.
Be sure and toss any unusable supplies (dried ink/markers, broken tools, etc.)
DAY 5 - CHALLENGE 5
Today is a great day to play catch up. It's all about progress not perfection!
DAY 6 - CHALLENGE 6
What a week! We've spent some serious time purging and organizing supplies. Today is a day of rest, so enjoy. Tomorrow we'll start putting our space back together!
DAY 7 - CHALLENGE 7
It's a new week and time to step back and really access what you have and how to make it more organized! Today's challenge is to think about your work space.
Do I want a standing or sitting tabletop/desk?
What type of chair do I want? Being comfortable when sitting is extremely important.
Share a photo of your work area. Tell us if you prefer standing or sitting when crafting. If you have an awesome comfy chair, share which brand and where you got it!
DAY 8 - CHALLENGE 8
Today we want to take a look at lighting. Is there natural light in the room? If needed, how can you improve and have brighter lights? Share with the group your favorite lighting fixtures or tips.
DAY 9 - CHALLENGE 9
Today let's take a look at storage solutions and what works best for you. A few things to keep in mind...
Is this a storage solution that keeps important supplies visible so you know what you have?
Are your supplies easy to access?
Is your storage a long-term solution?
Does your storage keep your craft room organized as you craft?
Plan storage solutions that make it easy to craft for 30 minutes without having to spend most of that time cleaning up.
SHARE your favorite storage ideas with the group.
DAY 10 - CHALLENGE 10
We are going to start digging into our supplies. Let's talk about tools! Today, sort through and separate your tools into groups by function, type, etc. Share a photo of how you've grouped your tools. Maybe even share your favorite tool!
DAY 11 - CHALLENGE 11
Today's challenge is to identify what is your most used supply that you want to keep in front of you and easy to access? (ex. ink pads, markers, paper, punches, dies, stamps, etc.) Share with the group.
DAY 12 - CHALLENGE 12
Today let's identify which products you need to label... ink pads, reinkers, paper, etc? Share a picture with the group of your favorite labeling techniques.
DAY 13 - CHALLENGE 13
It's a day of rest. Be sure to enjoy your day!
DAY 14 - CHALLENGE 14
Organization is finding a place for everything. Today's challenge is to find a place for those larger items like the Cricut®, Sizzix® BigShot, Brother® ScanNCut, and any other larger machines. Share a photo of your favorite place to store these items.
DAY 15 - CHALLENGE 15
We're half way there and it's time to start putting our spaces back together. We've organized supplies into piles, cleared our desk space and considered what products we want reachable and visible. Now let's map out our craft space!
Today's challenge is to draw out your space, play with different ideas and products in different areas until it feels right to you. Use what storage solutions you have and decide if you need to make additions or even toss any out. Use your drawing as an organizational plan you can follow the next 15 days. Share your drawings with the group so we can get ideas!
TIP FROM RACHEL TESSMAN
When reorganizing or setting up your craft space, have all your tools, paper, ink, etc. near where you will be creating. I feel more creative and inspired now that I don't have to get up and walk everywhere to gather everything up. AND I can put it all away quickly when all within reach.
Learn more about Rachel's space here > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hwRsQfz34Y
DAY 16 - CHALLENGE 16
The past week we've looked at our supplies and organization. Yesterday's challenge was to map out your space. Today's challenge is to start the process of putting that space together.
Let's start with your work area. What supplies do you want reachable when sitting or standing at your desk? Everyone might have a different plan so share with the group what items you'll place at arms reach. Some examples might be paper, punches, ink pads, ribbon, embellishments, stamps, etc. Share a photo of how you've set these items up in your space.
DAY 17 - CHALLENGE 17
DAY 18 - CHALLENGE 18
DAY 19 - CHALLENGE 19
Today is a catch up day for the week. Share with the group any helpful tricks along the way.
DAY 20 - CHALLENGE 20
Today's challenge is to take a day of rest! Enjoy your Sunday and we'll be back at it tomorrow.
DAY 21 - CHALLENGE 21
It's Monday Motivation Day! The perfect day for challenge 21, putting away that paper. You've already mapped out where your paper will go, now let's think about how you plan on organizing all the paper colors and patterns. Here are a few questions to ask for today's challenge.
Do I store my paper by color, theme or pattern?
Do I store my paper vertical or horizontal?
Is sunlight a concern?
How will I label my paper?
Do I have a place for paper scraps?
How will I store my 6x6 paper?
DAY 22 - CHALLENGE 22
DAY 23 - CHALLENGE 23
Who loves embellishments? They are so fun to add to any creative project. Today, we want to focus on organizing those embellishments so you can easily use them to make your project beautiful! Here are a couple things to consider?
What types of embellishments do I use (ex. ribbon, Stickles glue, Nuvo, buttons, beads, etc.)?
How will I store my embellishments so I know what I have?
How will I store my embellishments so I have easy access to them?
How will I sort my embellishments (ex. by type, color, theme, etc.)?
Share any tips or the answer to one of the above questions with the group.
DAY 24 - CHALLENGE 24
DAY 25 - CHALLENGE 25
Today we'll be focusing on our steel wafer dies. A few questions to think about...
What storage solutions fit my needs?
Do I store stamp and dies together?
Do I have a sturdy magnet card that keeps all of my dies in place?
How do I label my dies?
Share your favorite tips with the group on organizing your wafer dies.
DAY 26 - CHALLENGE 26
DAY 27 - CHALLENGE 27
DAY 28 - CHALLENGE 28
DAY 29 - CHALLENGE 29
Today's challenge comes from a tip shared by Mary Fish from Stampin' Pretty.
Don't forget the trash. You want to be able to efficiently 'whoosh' away those little bits and scraps for your stamping stage!" - Mary Fish
Share with the group how you plan to stay on top of those tiny bits and scraps.
Learn more about Stampin' Pretty here > https://stampinpretty.com/
DAY 30 - CHALLENGE 30
Wow, it's the last day of our 30 Day Challenge. Today we want to challenge you to make your space you! It might be a favorite accent color, favorite picture, favorite antique, a decorative item, etc. Share one item with the group that makes your space totally you!