Easy Organizing Tips for Crafters
DIY projects are great; not only does creating something yourself typically cost much less than buying it at the store, but you end up with gorgeous new decorative or functional pieces for your home. If you’ve ever attempted a DIY project at home, though, you’re probably aware of one minor downfall: craft projects are messy and craft supplies can get cluttered fast!
To keep your house looking a little cleaner during your next homemade endeavor, use the following simple home organization ideas to keep your beads, ribbon and other crafting supplies in order:
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Store frequently-used supplies in small containers such as mason jars and keep them stashed on a portable caddy. Keeping the containers in shower caddies or breakfast trays is an easy, portable way to transfer supplies between rooms.
· Say goodbye to boxes of tangled string and use rods to keep your ribbon, paper and other rolled items knot-free. Shower rods can be fitted into closets, bookshelves and other dressers, or try sticking rods in between the holes in your laundry basket. Alternatively, if you’re a knitter, store your yarn in a colander and pull the string ends through the holes to avoid tangled messes.
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· If you have piles of loose scrapbook paper, sticker sheets or ribbon scraps cluttering your craft area, invest in a simple binder filled with plastic sleeves, like the kind you might use for recipes or scrapbooking. You can use dividers to make it simple to locate certain items in a heartbeat.
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· Weekly pill planners are good for more than just keeping track of your meds; they’re also perfect for storing tiny beads! Keep different kinds of beads in different sections for thrifty, simple organization.
· Labeling craft drawers, bins and boxes makes locating supplies incredibly simple. Handwritten labels are easiest, but taking a picture of a drawer’s contents is another good way to figure out what’s inside with just a glance.
· Use a kitchen spice rack to easily organize small bottles of paint and glue. Spice racks are the perfect way to stack items like these, and they make for a nice presentation, too.
Do you have other suggestions for keeping your craft supplies in order? Feel free to share them below!
Author Bio: This is a guest post by Katie F. on behalf of Hefty®. For storage bins, trash bags and other products perfect for organizing your home, visit www.hefty.com.
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Great tips, Barb! Thanks so much for sharing!
Another great post full of fantastic tips. My craft cupboard is my one organised area.Thanks for linking with Motivational Monday
Awesome tips!!! I'm always seeking ways to keep my crafty stuff organized!!! Thanks so much for sharing this with me at Bewitch Me & Titi! Hope to have you back with another awesome share! Hope you are having a wonderful week!!!HugsCami @ TitiCrafty.com
Featuring today over on my blog! Thanks for linking up to {wow me} wednesday! :)Ginger @ GingerSnapCrafts.com