The last day of our organisation project has arrived and it's all about organising the future. Making and keeping a to-do list gives us some structure for our creative work and helps keep us motivated, particularly when life is a little chaotic. Although I've titled this post "to-do", it's actually more of a wish list of the techniques and tutorials you'd like to try. I've drawn up a simple table for you to print and use that lists what it is you wish to have a go at, and where you can find the information or instructions.

Don't worry, this isn't the part where I tell you to finish all those projects you have in your to-do pile - I would certainly need a lot more than one day for that! This is just about getting them off your desk (or chair, side table, floor...) and into an organised space.

Grab an A4 sheet of scrap paper and fold it in half - you'll need one sheet for each of your unfinished projects. Make notes on the paper, starting with what the project is, what materials are required and what still needs to be completed. Place the items you already have for the project inside the folded paper and secure with a paperclip. Now place all those make-shift folders into a basket or box and keep them close by your work space. Each time you find yourself looking for something to do, grab out one of the projects and get to work!

P.S. Don't throw out that scrap paper once your project is complete. Use it again for another UFO, to make notes, or to keep your work space clean when you're spraying mediums or testing pens.

Creating cards is a passion for many of us, meaning we don't just create cards because we need them for a specific occasion, but rather because we simply love doing it! This often means that we're in possession of a rather large stash of hand-made cards that are sitting, waiting to be used or passed on to someone else. So let's get in there and sort, decide, organise and store.

Pinterest can be a valuable resource for inspiration, ideas and tutorials, but it's rather easy for this tool to get away from you if you're not careful with it's management. Figuring out what boards to create really depends on how you work. If you like to surf Pinterest looking for card making ideas for specific occasions, such as Christmas or birthdays, then organising by occasion may be the perfect set up for you. On the other hand, if you have large collections of particular product brands, it may be wiser for you to set up your Pinterest pages by brand.

Whatever you decide, try hard to stick with the same system across your boards. Having too many boards means you're spending all your time just searching for the particular board you want, let alone the specific pin! Use the edit tool in Pinterest to move things around until you have a nice, streamlined index page that's easy to use.

Today's task is to sort and organise your physical stamp collection. Again, this may be a job that requires several days depending on the size of your collection, but it's important to make a start and work in small sections until it's complete.

I have my own collection of stamps all bundled together in a basket on my desk, with no real system of organisation. The rest of the stamps I own are in various boxes and baskets around the room, grouped by theme, occasion or manufacturer. Today I've decided to spend a little bit of time better arranging my own stamps so that I'm no longer having to flip through the entire range to find a particular set.

I have a bit of a weak spot when it comes to punches, and actually prefer them over cutting dies. Needless to say, my collection is quite large despite the fact that I cull them regularly, discarding those that no longer cut and donating any I no longer use.

I store my punches in a repurposed beside drawer that fits perfectly under my desk. I have one placed either side of my work space with room between for my desk chair. It keeps items nice and handy, but not necessarily tidy. Since I use them quite often, the drawers can end up in a bit of a mess... but it doesn't take long to get them sorted again.

I used to keep my embossing folders in a zipped folder specifically designed for them, but I found I used them less because they weren't within my line of sight and they were a little more difficult to access. I replaced the folders with a simple, rectagonal basket that holds my entire collection. I could organise them further by dividing them into themes, but at this stage, I'm happy with the system I have.

Get your dies sorted into categories, such as basic shapes, borders, Christmas, words, swirls, etc. Decide what you're keeping, what you're selling and what you're donating, keeping in mind that there are only so many circle dies one person needs. Next is to organise your cutting dies in a way that works best for you.

Over the years I've tried various storage ideas, including folders, packets and zip pouches. These days all my dies are stored on magnetic sheets, labelled with the set name and manufacturer and kept within reach in a drawer on my desk.

In the modern age, paper crafting no longer relies solely on physical products. Digital items are increasingly available including digital stamps, papers and e-books. Most of us have a collection of digital stamps, and that's where we're going to focus our attention today.

Storing digital stamps can be a little daunting. Some people store them under the name of the artist or shop, some under themes or occasions, while others have a jumble of files stored on their computer that they search through when the need arises. Although I'm going to share my organisational system with you, I do want to stress that whatever works for you is perfectly fine.

In my picture files, I have a folder marked "DIGITAL STAMPS". Inside that folder I have my stamps arranged by theme (see the photo above). Each of those folders contains individual digital stamps sets (see the photo below), which make finding what I'm looking for a lot quicker and easier.

Now that we have our colour charts done, let's get all our mediums organised. Once again, you need to come up with a system that works for you, something that fits into your space and your style of crafting.

I keep all my little bottles of liquid mediums on my desk in a drawer that I purchased from Ikea. I use them quite regularly and like to have them close at hand when crafting. Items I use less, such as paints, waxes and gels, are stored in baskets on shelves around the room.

In the same way we did for our pencils and markers, we're now going to create colour charts for our regularly-used mediums. Keeping a chart is a great way to remember what you have so you actually use it when crafting. It's also good for preventing double-ups while shopping.

Flowers, pearls, beads, wood shapes, metal findings... it's time to get in and sort the remainder of your embellishments. This might take a little longer than a single day, but at least make a start. If you have a huge collection, break it down into manageable pieces and do a little each day. Start with all the mini letters, then move on to stickers, etc. Remember to keep an inventory as you clean, sort and reorganise, and label them well when you return them to their containers.

I love buttons and brads, but I absolutely hate sorting them! They're so small and it takes so long and I generally end up with more on the floor than in the containers. However, I will admit that having them sorted into colours or themes is a great way to cut down on the time you spend searching for just the right one. Most of my buttons and brads are sorted into colours or themes and stored in boxes on shelves around the room.

I use chipboard when constructing mini albums or off-the-page projects, and like everything else, I have quite a hoard just waiting for the perfect occasion. It's time to sort through and figure out what is useful, what needs to be donated and what should be relegated to the "chipboard bin"... but don't throw out the chipboard you no longer want. It's useful for building up areas of an image or design, in much the same way as foam tape, except using glue as the adhesive.

Today is the day to sort through your ribbons, twines, trims and laces and organise them in a way that suits your work habits. Make sure they are protected from dust and pests as well as keeping them away from direct sunlight, which will fade and weaken them fairly quickly. Excess textiles can be donated to your local school, craft group or nursing home.

If you're anything like me, you've purchased many papers or paper books just because they were on sale, resulting in an enormous collection that could just about stock a small store! (I swear I don't do this anymore.) So let's get them sorted. Once again, paper that you no longer want or need will be gratefully accepted at local child care centres, schools and retirement villages, maybe even some craft groups that meet for classes (obviously this will be after our current social-isolation comes to an end).

I realise that for some, sorting and organising your paper scraps and off cuts will be a daunting experience. They seem to accumulate so quickly and before you know it, the drawer, box or basket is completely full to overflowing!

Today we're going to sift through the scraps we've kept and make some hard decisions about what's useful and what needs to move on. Generally, unless you produce a LOT of punch shapes, keeping scraps that are less than about 3" in size is pointless (your most favourite papers are excluded from this suggestion, of course 😉). Kindergartens, schools and retirement homes are always very grateful of craft materials, so consider donating what you don't need.

One of the best changes I made to the way I keep my scraps, is to store them in their original packets or books. I used to have a drawer full of off cuts, which I rarely used since it was irritating to search through everything. Now I return scraps back to the original packet to be kept with the full sheets so that when I go looking for something in particular, I can decide if I need a full sheet or just a scrap.