I am trying very hard this year to not leave a trail of destruction every time I make a card. I don't know about anyone else, but I find that I get so side tracked with creating my cards that I fail to notice the various off cuts, ribbon, left over paper, card and glue strip backings until I finish and look around my craft room in complete disbelief that I could create such a mess.
Lately I have been trying to keep a 'bits and offcuts' box to hand so whilst I am putting cards together I can automatically chuck various unused items and offcuts into it. This has meant that when I have finished with my card making I can double check whether any of the left over bits and pieces can be salvaged for future projects. After all, saving a few pennies and getting the most out of craft stock can be even more rewarding. Previously I tried to sift through the various elements left on my craft desk or worse still, I would chuck in my bin as I went - which whilst tidy wasn't a great way of recycling.
I am not sure how long I will keep up the mess box but so far it is working out quite well so I may actually end up with a vaguely tidy craft desk in the long run!
Another item I have invested in lately is a desk tidy. I managed to get this at a discount store and it is one of those desk tidies used for keeping stationary and post. Instead of mail I have taken my pens, scissors and glues out of their packs and placed them in this desk tidy which means I have not got to rummage around in drawers to find an essential item half way through a project.
With so many tiny elements such as miniature dies and letters from stamps it is easy to throw something essential away so whilst it may be a bit of a bind it certainly is worth keeping your work space tidy. I have some more Spring cleaning to do yet so if I discover any new handy hints I will make sure I keep you updated.
Love
a reluctantly tidy Nicola x
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