Description
Ever wondered how a craft desk is set up for filming YouTube videos and everyday creative planning?
In today’s video, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my craft desk setup and walking you through exactly how I’ve designed this space to work for both filming and creating. From camera placement and lighting to supply organization and functional zones, this setup is all about making creativity easy, efficient, and fun.
This is a real look at how I balance filming content while still keeping my desk usable for planning, journaling, and memory keeping. Whether your space is large or small, there are simple ideas here that can help make your setup work better for you.
We’ll talk about:
– How I position my desk for filming
– Lighting setup for clear, bright videos
– Keeping supplies within reach (but not cluttered)
– Creating zones within a single desk
– Making a space that works for both filming and everyday use
This kind of setup has evolved over time, and it continues to change as my needs shift. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s creating a space that supports creativity in a way that feels good and works for real life.
If a refresh has been on your mind or your desk just isn’t quite working the way you want it to, this might be the inspiration you need to rethink your setup.
You don’t have to do it all. Just start with one small change that makes your space feel a little more like you.
Keep it creative,
Elisa
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***Links & Supplies***
Music: www.soundstripe.com
Blog: www.scrappywife.com
Instagram: @scrappywifeblog
Supplies: (Some of these are affiliate links...thanks in advance for supporting my channel!)
*Wayfair Crafting Island - https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/birch-lane-erickson-kitchen-island-w001385204.html?piid=130782824
*Filming Lights - https://amzn.to/47cPqOT
*Overhead phone holder - https://amzn.to/4ce0qNh
Common affiliate links:
*The Happy Planner - https://happyplanner.sjv.io/5gdm9j
*Live Love Posh (Code Scrappy10) - https://bit.ly/3l1qHYh
*Planything (use code "scrappywife10") - https://bit.ly/4cqxQaZ
*Scrapbook.com - http://shrsl.com/3vp3f
*Michaels.com - https://bit.ly/30svw2K
*Rongrong Devoe - https://bit.ly/4l34rqP
*Archer & Olive (Code Scrappy10) - https://www.archerandolive.com?aff=511
*The Washi Tape Shop (Code scrappywife10) - https://www.thewashitapeshop.com?aff=1133
*Ana Bean Paper Co. (Use code "scrappy10") - https://bit.ly/3XuABiK
*Kellofaplan - http://bit.ly/3lCMLZP
*Cricut - cricut.pxf.io/ann4rM