The class was divided into three 2-week segments with information and assignments for each week.
1. Dump & Purge - the idea here was to remove everything from your craft space, purging along the way.
2. Sort & Organize - for these two weeks, we were encouraged to sort all our stash and organize it in a way that works with our scrapbooking style.
3. Contain & Place - and finally it came time to put everything in containers and return it to the craft space.
Here's a review of what I accomplished during this class:
*I read and watched all the materials provided in the workshop.
*I participated in chats and and on the message board. I really enjoyed the Super Saturday and guest chats!
*I worked on organizing other areas of the house and finished the laundry room and front hall closet.
*I did actually do a few things in my craft room: I cleaned/re-organized two desk carousels, checked all the pens & markers and threw out those no longer working, and sorted & purged my Christmas papers & embellishments.
*I shared photos of some of my favorite organization methods in the classroom gallery.
I enjoyed all the workshop materials, however I had pretty much went through this process when I set up my new craft room a year and a half ago. I didn't really do much compared to those students who actually went through their entire stash during the six-week class, however I'm so glad I took this class and will be sharing more of my decluttering/organizing projects throughout the year.
Did any of you take this workshop - either this time around or when it was offered before? Did you empty out your entire space and follow along with the process?
I took the previous class the organized and inspired scrapbooker and really enjoyed working out what sort of storage I enjoy and find useful. Couldn't do many of the ideas or preferences as my space is shared and so visible. But it did lead me to the trolley set up I have now.
ReplyDeleteReally like your washi tape and stamp storage - that is something I hope I have room for next house.
I love the way you store your washi tapes! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI took the class with you, but didn't do much after the Dump and Purge, which was a huge project for me, but very successful. I already had a good plan for organization and didn't need to redo much of my current space. It was a very successful venture!
ReplyDeleteMy 2nd favorite class at BPC! Love my space now.
ReplyDeleteGolly, I am just in awe of your stamp collection! I could do with having mine more visible because I forget what I have :(.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your thoughts on the class and how you employed it, Melissa. I was in the original Organized and Inspired Scrapbooker class at BPC too and have done one serious revamp of the studio since then, but I'm always tweaking. And your post reminded me that I need to reorganize my pens and markers - when I reached for one the other day I noticed it had gone dry. I'm sure it is not the only one.
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