Our Brother Ptouch label maker winner is Elizabeth.

Thanks for the over 400 comments!  It was so fun reading through them!

On Saturday a friend came over and helped me with my craft room.  She was amazing.  It became quite apparent that I could have never done this without her.  I urge you all to get past the embarrassment and ask for help. I used to think I was just lazy, and while there is some truth to that, I quickly realized I am lacking some organizational skills.  It might seem like an easy task to group “like” things together, or group things where they are used.  For me when I see an item it has many uses  and many possibilities so it truly helped to have someone walk me through the process!

It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better!

First, my sweet friend made me take everything out of the room. OH MY!

Thank goodness she was here.  After about 30 minutes of looking at this stuff I was totally overwhelmed and ready to stop. My son said, “Mom you would have stopped and all that mess would have stayed there for 8 weeks!”—–out of the mouths of babes.

My friend continued to give me words of encouragement the ENTIRE LONG day.  She might have been dying on the inside but never let me see even one single “eye roll” over the amount of ribbon and hole punches —-that is a true friend! I am thankful beyond words for her help!

I am not quite ready to post an update photo.  I will save that for the first of February like I promised.

One thing that helped was to have plenty of small containers to sort items. It was also important to me that it looked pretty. So to help one of you get organized in a fun and pretty way, the Container Store, is generously giving one lucky reader a $25.00 gift card.  Leave a little comment here before Sunday at midnight for a chance to win!

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  2. Wow — I admire your courage to attack this — it is so much easier to close the door and walk away! I need to do the same (face it, not walk away) – the container store $ would be great!

  3. Help me reorganize!!! My scrapbook area is a disaster, therefore no scrapping is being done!!! UGGG

  4. I’m looking forward to the after pictures! I need some ideas. I’d love to enter for the gift card.

  6. Wow I can’t wait to see the after pictures. My scrap room/ Bed room is in much need of help. Since Half of my bedroom is where I keep all of the craft stuff it makes my room a mess!! I can use all the help I can get!!!!!!!

  8. I would love some cool containers to put Christmas things away in! Thanks for the giveaway (and congrats on cleaning your craft room!)!

  9. Oh my, that would be perfect! My craft “area” (We live in a small apartment) could definitely use some serious organizing! I’m crossing my fingers that you’ll pick me.

  11. I really need to organize my craft area. My desk is the landing place for my craft supplies, mail, random stuff, my daughters’ toys and craft supplies…It’s never ending. I would love the gift card. Thanks for the chance to win.

  12. Wow! I am so impressed you didn’t give up! Wow! Can’t wait until feb to see the “after” picture! You’re holding us in suspense!!
    I’d love the gift card! You’ve motivated me to do something about our craft & toy room(s) (which also happen to be the living room, bedroom, kitchen, & dining room…possibly spilling into the laundry room…) 🙂

  14. Oooohhh…. I really hope I win this! I’m expecting a baby in just a few weeks, and I’ve totally been nesting! I’m wanting everything to be organized and ready to go! Hope I win… But I guess everybody does! 🙂 But I REALLY REALLY hope I win… 🙂
    -Jenna

  15. I love reorganizing. My house is small so being organized is a must. I hope I win the gift card.
    Peggy

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