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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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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Take a look at these dreamy areas for kids to use their imaginations and be creative. It’s so much better than a room full of video games, don’t you think?

This crafty area above is super cheerful and the shelves can be adjusted later when you want to update the room as they grow.  What a fun spot!

This is a great little space to have right in their bedroom.  I love the containers of pencils and such and the robot decals add a cute touch for sure!

This one would be perfect for kids or adults…I want that peg board in a pretty color like this!  There’s room for two to create here and I’m sure lots of creative ideas bloom right here.

Isn’t this beautiful?! I would never think to use a bench with pillows and there’s plenty of room to spread out.

You can make a space like this with storage cubes or a bookshelf on each end with an oilcloth covered sheet of plywood for the top.  It’s quick, easy and CUTE!

I’m always sharing inspiring craft areas for us, but I hope you enjoyed a little change this time.  Did you have an fun spot to create in when you were young? I used to spend so much time out on our back porch with some kind of colored pencils or markers {I always like new ones…they made me happy!}.

I’d love to hear about your creative childhood!

~Kim

*You can find information on these and more fun ideas on my Pinterest boards.

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You are going to love this dreamy craft room all the way from Japan!  I don’t even know how I found Cotton Blue this today, but it made my morning looking at her beautiful photos!

I have a love of all distressed furniture and when you paint it in lovely shades of blue and green my heart goes all pitter patter!

Here’s the recipe for a beautiful craft room…

Start with some amazing fabric all stacked and ready to use…

Throw in lots and lots of it with ribbon, a dash of lace, and a sprinkle of other fun goodies…

Add an amazing desk to work at…

And you get this fabulous craft room that’s out-of-this-world spectacular!

You can all stop drooling now and head over to her Etsy shop {currently on vacation…sorry} where you’ll find tons of pretty things that you NEED.

Check out more photos from Cotton Blue here.

Don’t you find beautiful craft room photos inspiring?  How about photos of craft supplies?

~Kim

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Vana Chupp’s studio has such a clean and modern feel!  She’s the creator of the lovely Le Papier Studio full of treasured silhouettes on everything you can imagine.  Vana moved from her home studio into her new space in 2010 and is enjoying the change.

Don’t you love looking at dreamy studios like this? I wish I could have a few so I could work in the one that best suits my mood.  A girl can dream, right?!

The grey walls are a perfect backdrop for her art! It really makes them pop!

Vana has a wonderful new book you won’t want to miss.  It’s great to see creative women sharing their talent and creative ideas more and more.  Martha Stewart watch out!

I love all the shelves! 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!

Do you have any silhouette art in your home?

~Kim

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Do you have limited space and scrapbooking supplies taking over your house?

Maybe you could turn a spare closet into something like this one. Having everything so neat and organized will make scrapbooking even more fun. Here are a few of my favorite features, and they’re all so easy to do on your own.

Using pegboard can really make the most out a space that’s usually forgotten. Adjustable shelves make things so much easier when you want to change it around a bit later on.

Put every inch of the closet to good use with cork trivets from a kitchen and bath store. They make a fun llittle bulletin board that’s perfect for inspiring ideas. Trivets are thick and can easily be mounted with foam tape.

Hanging folders are a great use of space. Organizing paper by season or color can make it easy to see what you have before you run off to the store to buy more. Hey, this is a money saving idea here! Now you can explain to your husband how this closet will save money and he should help you do it this weekend!

Have fun!

~Kim

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