Let’s get organized!  Whenever I organize and update my craft room I end up finding lots of beautiful supplies that I forgot about can’t wait to try.  I feel much more creative working in a clean area and all those long lost supplies inspire me to get CRAFTY!

 This is the second post with tips to organize your craft room, so if you missed the first one just click here!

Ready to be inspired???

12.  Take a look at these beautiful canvas storage bins I found at Holly’s Street.  I use baskets for storage, but this looks so much better. Don’t you love how pretty the colors look popping out of the top? I could have some fun with this little collection of fabric!

13.  Great shelves rock!  Can you have too many shelves??  I think not!  I could use a different section for each project I’m working on these days!  It seems like I never have enough time to complete something all at one time.  I know I’m not alone with that!

Visit Vana’s blog to see more photos of her studio and check out all her work at  Le Papier Studio.  You’ll love it!

14.  Decorate paint or soup cans with wallpaper or scrapbook paper for an simple and sweet way to add a touch of beauty to your room. {bhg.com}

What a great way to recycle and save money…love it!

15.   Don’t hide your beautiful ribbon in a box! Here’s a creative way to hang rolls of ribbon…a towel holder! You could put this anywhere and it’s bound to look great! {Creating Keepsakes}

16.  Cubbies make great storage…I’ll take a wall of them!  You can mix and match yard sale finds and create your own unique cabinet like this one from Debee at Art as Life .  I love the drawer pulls!

I’ve also seen stacked shoe organizers used to create a bunch of cubbies in small areas.  Try a couple for your craft room or closet.

17.  The Sometimes Crafter will show you how to make these cute fabric scrap baskets. I hate to throw away pieces I might be able to use later. They’re a great way to store some of those fabric scraps you’re saving!

18.  Visit Mamie Jane’s to see the booth display she’s working on.  These are paint sticks with ribbon and trim wound around and pinned.  It’s so creative and a great way to keep them organized!

19.  Use vintage finds for unique storage containers!  Hang an old lunch box and use it for little supplies.  This is a great creative space!  I love the three-tier basket that’s perfect for ribbon or stamps…I seriously need one!  {bhg.com}

20.  Low on space?  You can take a small bookcase and turn it into a craft cabinet.  Check out the details at MarthaStewart.com.

21.  I’d love this collection of colorful ribbon!  This is one craft supply that can be really hard to control.  Learn how to make this awesome ribbon organizer at Craftzine!

22.  Got closet space??  Use a selection of pretty storage boxes and containers to keep supplies separated.  This will keep everything easy to find when creativity strikes…that’s a good thing! {bhg.com}

Still need more inspiration to get your craft space organized???  Check out these…

• Craft Room Inspiration
• 7 Great Craft Spaces
• Scrapbooking Storage Closet
• Ribbon Collection Inspirations {Get Organized}

I’d love to see pictures of your space! You can post photos of your work or your work area on our Facebook Page. Just write on our wall and attach a photo!

~Kim

 This is the second post with tips to organize your craft room, so if you missed the first one just click here!

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Craft supplies can take over your crafty space!  I have the hardest time with supplies because I’m a seriously messy crafter!  I spread stuff everywhere when I’m working on a project and cute storage ideas make a world of difference to me when it’s time to straighten up.

I thought I’d share some creative ideas I found when searching for new ways to organize my own space.

1.  Painted pastel glass jars are awesome for holding all your pencils, markers and paint brushes!  Check out this great tutorial at kootut murut!  Reuse those old jars and make one-of-a-kind beauties like these in any color you want!

2.  Craftaholics Anonymous has a beautiful new craft room and the way she organizes her fabric is FABULOUS!!!  Don’t you love the way the it hangs where you can see it?!  I hate to take beautiful fabric and stash it in a box or basket.  This is so much more inspiring!  You can see all the creative details of this crafty space here.

3.  Create your own Sewing Thread Organizer!  Now that’s organized!!!  You should see me with my basket of thread…it’s really kinda scary.  The Creative Homemaker explains all the details here.

4.  Shabby Chic tin cans are one of my favorite finds ever!  Check out Shabby Chic Inspired for more information on these sweet shabby organizers created from basic tin cans.  They are stunning!

5.  Display your supplies and keep them in reach and as pretty craft room decor at the same time…I love this look!  {Lamaison d’Anna G}

6.  I know you have an old frame around somewhere!  Add a little paint and some hanging wooden dowels to organize your lovely stash of ribbon.  You can find the instructions on Scrapbooks Etc.

7.  Why didn’t I think of this?!  Use letter holders for a beautiful way to store your fabric…so smart!  {Design Mom – Jamie Diersing}

8.  This might not hold that much but it sure looks cute!  Take an old ladle, drill and hole in the handle and bend it to the perfect shape.  How original!  {instructions at Country Home}

9.  Reusing jars is a great way to save some money!  Just screw small embroidery hoops to the wall and adjust them to hold your jars tightly.  Love it!

10.  Shoe organizers are awesome space savers!  Pens, paintbrushes and so many other craft supplies fit in those pouches and stay in an easy to reach spot.

11.  Make It and Love It created these fabric covered cardboard boxes!  They’re Perfect!!  You’ll find more beautiful photos here.

I can always use a bit of inspiration when it comes to organizing my craft supplies.  To avoid a seriously LONG post I split this list in two.  I hope you’ll check back for Part 2 of this post later this week!

Looking for part 2 of this post…click here!

Here’s a few other posts you might enjoy while you wait…

• Simple Scrapbooking Storage Ideas
• Organize Your Craft Supplies
• Fabric Storage Inspiration – Part 1
• Scrapbook Supplies – 10 Simple Storage Solutions

Got a great tips to share for organizing craft supplies???  Please share it in the comments! 

~Kim

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Are you organizing your craft supplies?  Do you dream of a craft studio that inspires?  Here’s a fabulous and FANCY craft studio that belongs to the lovely Tiffany from The Fancy Farmgirl. 

I’m sure you can find a bit of inspiration in this amazing space!  All those vintage baskets and supplies are so pretty I’d even trade my dog for them…and that’s sayin’ something.

This look doesn’t happen overnight!  Etsy has a great selection of vintage containers that would be perfect for this type of craft supply storage.

Yes, it is Dreamy!

The details really bring this space together and make it shine with style.  Surrounding yourself with things that inspire you can only help you to create at your best.

You can find more of this fabulous and fancy craft studio here.  Tiffany and I share a love for vintage trailers and all things pretty so I love her blog…check it out!

Need more storage ideas???

• Simple ideas for those little embellishments and other small craft supplies can be found in one of our most popular craft storage posts from last year.
• Get organized with beautiful vintage storage ideas from this post.
• Got baskets?  Here are some great ideas on how to use those baskets to organize and control the chaos!
• Check out these great scrapbook supply storage solutions!

I’m sure you’ll find a new idea you can use in these links!  I’ll be posting more craft storage tips soon.

Are you organizing your supplies?  What’s your favorite type of containers?

~Kim

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Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous just created this crisp, clean and completely awesome craft room of her very own.  Wow!  Wouldn’t you like to be her neighbor?  I would.  I could bring my own supplies and hang out there anytime!

Did you notice the yellow chandelier?  I’m a sucker for a spray painted chandelier and I think every room should have one…at least in my dream world.  My boys would never go for that idea!

This stenciled wall is way cool {thanks to her husband} and looks even better with the pop of color around the room.  I love her color selection, but if you read Craftaholics Anonymous you would know that she has killer decorating skills!

The colorful inspiration board is crafted from an old crib spring…LOVE IT! 

Linda did a fabulous job planning her craft room and it seems perfectly functional and beautiful at the same time.  There’s plenty of room and great details.

To read the whole post and see all the beautiful photos of this lovely crafter’s paradise, just click here.

You might want to grab a cup of coffee or tea first because you’ll get lost for awhile on her creative blog…trust me!

What’s your favorite part of this crafty space?

~Kim

For more inspiring craft rooms take a peek at all of our post in the Craft Studio Inspiration section!

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Sometimes I feature large, beautiful craft studios that you would need an extra room in your house to even get started. Well, this one can be done in most homes…a crafty laundry room!

There’s plenty of work space with lots of storage area. Cabinets and drawers are everywhere. Think of great stuff you could stash away in them!

The chalkboard is great for inspiration, notes to yourself, or even a list of what you need to buy. Don’t you ALWAYS have a list? I know I do!

The ribbon holder is pretty and functional…gotta love that!

Many homes have enough room for a craft area like this.  Take a look around your home and create a little spot for all your creating!

photo by bhg.com

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Wow!  Check out this awesome craft room created by Rebecca from Older and Wisor.  She totally took what she had and turned it into a great place to create.

I seriously love the green modified dresser and the large work area!  I could spread my stuff all over that table in no time.  Sometimes a little space makes everything seem so much easier.

 Lots of cool details all around!

Chalkboard are always fun!

Hop on over to Older and Wisor and take a look at all her lovely before and after photos.  Rebecca is super creative and shares all the pretty details.

It doesn’t take a big budget to have a great craft space!

~Kim

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{Madame Cupcake}

Craft supplies are beautiful and when you put them on display!  All white buttons in a vintage candy machine is enough to make me yell for everyone in the house to come take a look.  But, I do live in a house full of boys so they wouldn’t understand.

Seriously, who wouldn’t want this??  I love it!

{Country Living}

Just about anything can be used to display supplies, right down to the tiny ones.  This is a cool way to use old spoons that don’t match or were lost in a drawer.  Cute!

I recently bought some tiny clothespins and added a bit of embroidery thread to them.  I’ve only wrapped three or four so far…it’s a time consuming project!

{Such Pretty Things}

Beautiful thread on vintage spools…so pretty!

{KateClarkeLondon}

I ran across these buttons on Pinterest and I had to share them with you.  I could add these to every project of mine for a year and not get tired of them.

These are amazing and I really need a giant glass jar full of them.  Is there a craft fairy that could help me with that? 

Visit Mamie Jane’s to see the booth display she is working on right now.  These are paint sticks with ribbon and trim wound around and pinned.  It’s so creative and a great way to keep them organized!

{Country Living}

Oh my, lots and lots of beautiful white buttons!

Sometimes I find supplies that are almost too pretty to use and it helps to just display them for awhile until the right project comes along.  I have a craft supply thing, for sure!

Do you have any of your craft supplies displayed?  What are some of your favorites?

~Kim

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This amazing Airstream craft studio from Sarah at 26 Letters is enough to make me start checking Craigslist for one of my own…seriously!  This is like a dream craft studio for me because it has wheels and I love things that go!  I could park this at the beach or next to a beautiful mountain stream and just enjoy being creative.

Here’s a few more photos of this lovely space…

Sarah creates her beautiful art in this inspiring space on a regular basis and has even taught classes from this stylish studio.  I can’t imagine having a lack of students when this is your studio…they might not want to leave.

The lighting is fabulous and since they painted it white all the pretty colors really pop! I love everything about it!

I hope you enjoyed this little glimpse into this studio on wheels.  You’ll find more beautiful photos on Sarah’s site, 26 Letters.

Is this your new favorite or what???  I know it’s mine!

~Kim

Looking for more inspiration?  Visit our section on amazing craft studios!

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This is a dream craft studio for sure! Working with these colors all around you would make anyone feel like creating something beautiful.  I know I could work in here all day and night!

The perfect shade of blue on the walls and all that fabric stacked just so, make me want to learn to sew! And I have no idea what I would do with all this fabric, but just looking at it works for me.

The one area would be enough for me, but look at the rest of this amazing room. Wow! Honestly…I’m in love!

Each area is just as beautiful as the next. Yet, it’s not just a pretty room, it’s functional!  The nice, large tables give you plenty of room to work.

Jenny has a beautiful craft studio that you can see more of on her blog, Allsorts! Everything she makes is such eye candy.

I couldn’t show you her studio without telling you about some of the neat things in her Etsy shop, Loopsies.  It’s full of very cute things.

She just finished making this beautiful embroidery set…The Wedding.

Jenny B. Harris is also a children’s book illustrator.

She’s an all-around amazingly talented person, that’s what she is!

Maybe there’s some idea in her beautiful room that would work for your craft area.  It doesn’t matter how big of a space you have to work with, you can still make it beautiful!  A splash of color in your room  is sure to make crafting more fun!

Would this beautiful room work for you?

~Kim

{originally posted 8/09}

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The thought of having every little crafty bit of paper, string and fabric all organized and ready when a moment of creativity strikes…oh, what a dream.

Organizing supplies always gives me new ideas and makes me realize what cool stuff I already have available.  Sometimes I should just shop around my own closet before heading out to the store!  Am I the only one that ends up with 5 rolls of white ribbon???  I think not.

Fabric is one of the biggest challenges!!!

Take a look at these creative ways to organize fabric without adding on a room…

Those little chalkboard tags make all the difference, don’t you think?!  I wish I could wake up tomorrow to this in my house!

Style & organization! These modern metal baskets rock…they sure beat my worn out old wicker ones!

There’s always a problem when you don’t want to throw away beautiful scraps of fabric.  I Like Orange has an awesome solution.

Sorting in jars with like colors and covering the lid with matching fabric is super smart, easy and cheap!!

If you have a bunch of fabric {oh, I wish} around you might want to try organizing with foam boards.  You can easily secure your fabric right to the board with stick pins.  The Little Green Bean shares all the creative details.

One of my favorites from Holly’s Street!  Whoa…that’s all I can say!

Looking for more fabric storage ideas?? You might enjoy reading these posts-

• Fabric Storage Inspiration – Part One
• Fabric Storage Inspiration – Part Two

Care to share how you organize your fabric??

~Kim

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