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
If you love organization ideas… you should see this beautiful list of DIY ideas:
lover your ideas I’m always looking for new ones
I <3 all of your tips!! Hanging your fabric… brilliant!! Actually, I love your blog in general!
This post is just what i needed to get my bum in gear and organize my craft room. thanks!
This was so great to see. I can’t wait for part 2. Thank you.
I can’t even decide which idea I like best – each one was better than the one before. . .slapping my head. . .why didn’t I think of that!! The fabric displays are too dang adorable.
These tips are amazing! I really need to organize my craft room. It’s a mess! Always.
Kim, Must you keep reminding me that I am so unorganized? Just kidding! These ideas are fabulous but the picture frame ribbon holder is ingenious. Im doing that one for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Kim is at it again!!!!!!!!! Great list. Always great ideas! You are a gem!
Wonderful ideas! Just love all of them. Gave me some insight into once again reorganizing my craft/work space. Thanks!!!
Hello Kim,
OMG, Linda’s craft room with Craftaholics Anonymous is so neat and clean. Thanks for the tips.
Smiles, Paula
Love this Shabby Chic tin cans! There are a lot of very neat ideas here 🙂
Finding this blog from pinterest this morning has inspired a Sunday craft day. Thank you!!! My daughters are going to love this.
LOVE IT!!! So, who is coming over to make my fabric hoard…i mean stash… look like the examples?! 🙂
careful not to fade your fabric by letting it be on display for too long
I love your site! Brilliant! Thanks so much!
Thank you thank you thank you!!! I have a very messy craft room n I didn’t know where I was going to place all my stuff or even where to start! Now with some of you great ideas. I can now get it started. Did I say “Thank You”?? Just so happy.
thank you for sharing these great ways to organize. Love all the ideas especially the one for thread.
Great ideas. I like your style.
All great ideas but there’s no way I could use any of the fabric storage ideas. It’s just not practical with all the fabric I own! 😉
Same issue I have! Was thinking most of these idears are for folks with no stash! Or beginners.
Awesome. For so long I searched for some way to hold all of my ribbon and washi tape. My husband and I finally put something together that seems to work. These are all great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Kim
I have searched until I got blurry eyed for letter holders like those holding the fat quarters. Love it!!
Thanks so much for such great organizing ideas. I cannot decide which idea I like the most, but have plans to try out several of them! ; )
Hi Kim,
Lovely ideas of storing stuff. Am a weaver and just throw my threads in a box. What U need is somewhere to display the threads so my customers can choose thread colour combinations. You are an inspiration. Thanks for the great ideas.
Angela Mpando.
I love the letter holder idea where did you get the letter holder?
Love these ideas! And perfect timing, because organizing my craft area is on my ‘to-do right now’ list!
The letter holder is a great idea butnot for fat quarters (I have 1000s), but for choosing your fabrics for your current design you are working on!
Where can I find those letter holders?