Craft Room Rehab
Sue's Craft Room Rehab
Follow Sue's full transformation from overwhelmed to organized in three short episodes — The Purge, The Plan, and The Presentation. A real makeover, start to finish, with the tools and tips you need to do the same.
From overwhelmed to organized.
Sue is a passionate paper crafter who needed a space that worked for her — not against her. Watch her three-part journey as she clears the clutter, designs around how she actually crafts, and reveals a finished room that's bright, organized, and built for creativity.
Clear the clutter.
~ before the makeover ~Meet Sue — a passionate paper crafter ready to reclaim her space. In Part 1, she tackles the toughest step with a pro organizer: a focused purge that creates instant clarity and momentum. Watch how sorting, editing, and a simple inventory help her make confident decisions about what stays and what goes.
What you'll see in Part 1
- How to start a purge without getting overwhelmed
- Practical criteria for what stays and what goes
- Why an inventory beats just "tidying up"
- How a pro organizer thinks about decisions
- Setting up the foundation for everything that comes next
Key takeaway
Clear first, then design. You can't plan a great space around supplies you don't actually use. The purge isn't about throwing things away — it's about giving your favorites the room they deserve.
Design the space.
~ zoning, layout, and modular storage ~With space opening up, it's time to design around how Sue really crafts. Part 2 walks through zoning, layout, and choosing modular storage that keeps favorites visible and within reach. Sketch your own room as you watch — map work zones, measure walls, and test cabinet and drawer combinations before you buy.
What you'll learn
- How to map work zones around how you actually craft
- Measuring walls and planning around real dimensions
- Choosing modular storage that grows with you
- Keeping favorites visible and within easy reach
- Testing layouts on paper before you commit
Pro tip
Start with one zone, then expand. You don't need to design the whole room at once. Pick the zone you use most, get it right, and let the rest of the space grow around it as your needs evolve.
The big reveal.
~ a finished space, ready to create in ~Tour Sue's finished space — bright, organized, and built for creativity. Steal easy ideas for drawer layouts, paper storage, and keeping a surface that's always ready for your next project. After all the planning and purging, this is where it all pays off.
After all the planning and purging, this is where it all pays off — a space that feels like it was designed just for her, because it was.
Inside the finished room
- Drawer layouts designed around real workflows
- Paper storage that's both pretty and practical
- A surface that's always ready for the next project
- Storage that scales as her collection grows
- A space that feels calm, not cluttered
Steal these ideas
- Build vertically when floor space is tight
- Group supplies by how often you reach for them
- Keep your most-used tools at arm's length
- Leave room to grow — your craft will
Build a space like Sue's
Storage Cabinets
Customizable cabinets that eliminate messy deep drawers and keep supplies visible.
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The Craft Island
A counter-height workspace with storage below — the perfect hub for every project.
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Desk Storage Tower
Vertical storage that keeps your stamps and cases neatly organized and within reach.
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Drawer Inserts
From Mini Ink Cube Grids to Acrylic Drawer Cups — configure drawers for every supply.
Shop Drawer Inserts →Plan faster and with confidence
Craft Inventory Chart
Quickly assess what you own, what you love, and what can go — so your favorites stay in easy reach.
Download →Room Layout Planner
Sketch your space and test cabinet & drawer combinations before you commit.
Download →5 Lessons We Learned From Sue's Journey
Discover insights and inspiration from Sue's craft room transformation journey.
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