Have you been bitten by the organizing-new-year-clean-out your-junk bug??

I have! I’ve been on a mission to simplify problem areas in our home while making our family   routines run more smoothly.  One of the projects I wanted to tackle was the ever growing number of drawers in out home that were very messy and unorganized!  I have a small vanity in our master bedroom that houses my jewelry, scarves, perfumes … you know, pretty things.

The three drawers in it however, were anything buy pretty … pretty messy & dusty.

I bought the little desk at a yard sale for $10 so it needed a ton of sanding and some paint … spray paint actually, that left over-spray and dust on the inside of the drawers.

Here’s a quick before & after … because we all love a good before & after ♥

This can be done to any drawers, shelves, even kitchen cabinets …

with fabric, scrapbook paper or even wrapping paper.

Make sure you have plenty of Mod Podge on hand along with a good paint brush or sponge brush.  I like to use the Gloss finish, it leaves a shine making it a little bit more resistant to stuff that might be in the drawers.

Working as you go, cut paper pieces to size for bottoms, sides and outsides

(if you’re crazy like me and you want the outsides of the drawers

to look cute when you pull them out)

When done, re-think your storage options.

Since you now have the prettiest drawers, pretty storage is in order!

I love to grab tea cups at thrift stores, just for those little things, like jewelry or nail polish.

If you like to crochet, scour all the free patterns on Pinterest, for nesting boxes … flexible and easy to squeeze into small spaces.

Now smile every time you open your drawers!

These certainly make me happy! … which seems to make it easier to keep tidy (smile.)

Happy Organizing!

~Jaime

Looking for more organization ideas??

Check out this post of 25 DIY Home Organization Ideas!

My name is Jaime from Raising up Rubies ♥ stay at home mama to 2 girls and wife to a handsome hubby

…my love is for all things crafty and i feel so blessed to have a super cute space to play & create in…

She’s a super talented contributor to Everything Etsy!  You can find out more about Jaime on her blog…Raising Up Rubies.  Visit her Etsy Shop for cute stuff!

Have you been organizing??  Care to share any of your tips?

~Kim

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