Let's Get ORGANIZED!

Hi everyone! I'm so excited (and a little nervous...) about starting my own blog. It's been on my To Do list for quite a while now, but this week's theme at Heart 2 Heart Challenges - 'Organization' - really inspired me to finally take the plunge! I LOVE being organized!! Am I always?? Not even close! But I find that I feel much more creative and relaxed when my craft space is neat and uncluttered, so I work really hard to keep it that way. It has become a little harder since becoming a Close To My Heart consultant, since I hold several workshops in my home each month, but I find if I am committed to cleaning up after each project, the task is much easier.

I'll start off by sharing some photos of my space and some of my favorite tips for getting organized and staying that way!

The photo above is my office. Until becoming a CTMH consultant, this is where I did all my crafting. However, I have now moved all my Close To My Heart products into our guest room. I know, I know! This doesn't look like 15 years of stash!! It's not. That's my biggest secret - - use it or lose it. I encourage you to try it. More about that to follow...

Here are some shots of my main storage areas. Over the next couple of days, I'll add close ups of my most effective solutions, including scrapping papers, magazines, memorabilia, & office supplies and tell you a little about how I stay on top of it all - - well, usually :{