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Embroidery Floss Holder

Embroidery Floss OrganizerMy embroidery supplies always ended up in a tangled mess stuffed in a shoe box somewhere. Until I noticed the flat, little plastic thingies for sale at the craft store to wind your floss around. Then I noticed the price. Puh-leeze!

 

Rolls of wrapping paper stored on dowels suspended by metal chains.

Wrapping Paper and Ribbon StorageI do a lot of crafts in a small space. My collection of wrapping paper seems to grow this time of the year. I make my small area more efficient and a space saver with cup hooks, wood dowels, and plastic or metal chains.

 

A collection of markers in a round container.

Markers and Pens HolderHere is very inexpensive way to organize your markers and pens. This product is advertised showing just paint brushes and colored pencils for $1.25 at Dollar Tree. However, I found it to be great to hold up to 49 markers or pens too!

 

Tubes of paint stored on binder clips.

Storing Art SuppliesI was over at my friend's house and she had a great way to organize her brushes and paints. She hung the tubes from binder clips and stored the tools in hanging glass jars. They are all out of the way but still easily accessible. This same technique could be used for markers, pencils or any type of craft tools and supplies.

 

Several skeins of embroidery floss in a plastic container.

Embroidery Floss OrganizerThis is a way to organize little bits of leftover embroidery floss. Use the plastic holders that come on packages of bread. Wrap the floss around the center of the plastic holder. Store in a plastic craft container with dividers and organize by color.

 

A can organizer being used for craft supplies.

Can Organizer for Craft SuppliesMy daughter went another way with her pantry recently, and gave me three of these. I hoped they would have worked in my pantry but when one door closes...

 

A Tic-tac container with embroidery floss stored inside.

Keep Embroidery Floss in OrderWhen working with embroidery, I like to keep the current floss/bobbin I'm using in an empty Tic Tac container. The floss goes through the dispenser, intact and free from tangling.

 

Organized craft supplies in a closet.

Organizing with Shoe Boxes and Storage TubsI needed to find a way to put away crafting items that are seasonal, and make it functional along with decorative. Because it is in my crafting space, a theme color is where I wanted to start. I found some great shoe/photo boxes and plastic tubs.

 

Two Lidless Tubs Become One - one tub inside the other making two storage bins, top filled with yarn balls

Two Lidless Tubs Become OneToday, after working most of the week on crafts, I decided to work on my apt's clutter problem. I was able to clean out two tubs, leaving me with the bottoms, but not the tops. That happens a lot when you are moving around a lot.

 

Reducing the Bulk of Craft Ribbon - rolls of ribbon

Reducing the Bulk of Craft RibbonI had two drawers in my craft caddy just stuffed with the round spools of decorator ribbon. There were spools sitting on top, too.

 

Dollar Tree Bead Storage Solution - plastic containers on a vinyl covered wire rack

Dollar Tree Bead Storage SolutionI love these little oblong containers from the Dollar Tree. I get them in a package of 10.

 

Expandable Way To Organize Beads

Expandable Way To Organize BeadsThis was a very easy project that took a small amount of effort with maximum return and it was fun. First collect as many of those little liquor bottles they give on airplanes or in the mini-bars in hotel rooms. Get your friends to help you. They are usually glad to help when you tell them it is for a special project. Other types of containers could be substituted.

 

Getting You Fabric Organized - tagged fabric pieces in a drawer

Getting Your Fabric OrganizedWith sewing and doing a lot of crafts, I needed to come up with a easy, efficient, and organized fabric display. Make it simple and easy looking for that perfect amount for upcoming projects, by simply measuring your fabric, folding it around cardboard, and pinning it together. Use leftover cardstock, with hand written measured amount, pinned into your fabric, card catalog style.

 

How to Organize and Store Confetti - containers of confetti

How to Organize and Store ConfettiAs someone who enjoys completing craft projects, I have accumulated tons of confetti over the years. Up until recently, I stored it all in baggies. Then someone gave me a medium size utility box and I found that it was a perfect fit for sorting all of my confetti.

 

Several mushroom tubs on a wall containing different craft supplies.

Mushroom Tubs for Organizing Craft SuppliesI love mushrooms. But almost the best things about them are how versatile their containers are. Durable and cute, they make a chaotic kitchen, office, or craft room much better.

 

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Glass gems organized inside a clear plastic egg carton.

Egg Carton as an OrganizerIf you have a clear egg carton - you can use it as an organizer for your crafts. For me, I have my accent gems organized in here (even by color). I wrapped a rubber band around the egg carton, just in case someone else picks it up and doesn't realize it's a bit heavy.

 

Repurposing a Dishwasher Baby Bottle Rack to Store Thread - loaded rack

Repurposing a Dishwasher Baby Bottle Rack to Store ThreadI am always looking for something to make my craft supplies easier to store, find, and use. I spotted this at a local thrift store and scarfed it up.

 

Spice Carousel for Art Supplies

Spice Carousel for Art SuppliesWhen you are a crafter, you have to be creative with organization and space.

 

An old Tupperware container with several sections filled with jewelry findings.

Giving an Old Tupperware Container New LifeI "redo and make new" jewelry. For all the many drawers and such I have my beads in, I always need a specific place to keep the "pieces parts". So yesterday I was at my local "mercantile" and found this for $1.00. I now have the tweezers and findings I need, and all the broken and yet unstrung stuff I have that I need to break down and reuse their parts.

 

An old RC car box that can be repurposed for storage.

Turning a Old RC Car Box into a Sewing BoxI have had this old box for a while. Keeping my beads in it was good for a while but then I decided to put them in little zipper bags so they are easier to get out. I needed a sewing case and this seems like a good "renewed life" for this trusty old box.

 

Organizing Handicraft Projects - trays on shelves

Organizing Handicraft ProjectsDollar stores are great. I rely on them to help keep me organized, particularly when it comes to handicraft projects. If you enjoy variety in your creative endeavours, you might like to keep projects and supplies organized by using the large plastic trays from your local dollar store. One tray, one project.

 

Ribbon Storage - spools of ribbon in storage box

Ribbon StorageI store my ribbons in this Sterilite 6 Qt./5.7 L storage box container. You can purchase this container for $1.00 or less - at your local Walmart, Target, or Big Lots.

 

A pool noodle with slits to hold brushes.

Storage For Paint BrushesCut a piece of a pool noodle to your desired length. Put slits in the noodle only halfway through. Make as many as you will need. Insert your art tools; such as paint brushes, scissors, or what ever you need to store. Hang it up, if you like.

 

Paper Towel Rolls as Yarn  Organizer - yarn wrapped around paper tubes

Paper Towel Rolls as Yarn OrganizerHere is a way to keep yarn from being tangled using paper towel and toilet paper rolls. Get a roll and tie a knot at the end. Begin to wrap yarn around just by turning the roll. Once done cut a small slanted line at the edge to insert yarn until needed.

 

Use Hangers to Store Embroidery Hoops - hoops hung on a hanger with paper clips

Use Hangers to Store Embroidery HoopsIf you are a crafter, you know there is never really enough room for the supplies you need. Today I was trying to find a place for these since I now use their former hook for an iron caddy. I took a hanger and fashioned 5 large paperclips for hooks and now they are all together and up out of my way.

 

A toilet paper tube holding wrapping paper closed.

Toilet Paper Roll to Hold Wrapping PaperHere is a way to use empty toilet paper rolls to keep gift wrapping paper rolled up. Slip the roll through to hold the paper. If the wrapping paper roll is thicker, cut the tube and it will hold it as well.

 

Food Saver for Craft Storage - fiberfill in bags

Food Saver for Craft StorageI make dolls that require a lot of fake fur and it takes up a lot of space because when it is on sale I try to stock up. I usually put it in plastic totes or space saver bags. But I discovered if I cut it into the size pieces I know I will need, I can just use my Food Saver to suck all the air out.

 

Several rolls of crochet thread on a toilet paper holder.

Bath Tissue Holder to Store Crochet ThreadWhen your counter space in your work room is limited, you do what ever you can to save space. Today, I gathered up the spooled crochet threads and put them on this bath tissue holder.

 

A small magnetic tray for metal sewing supplies.

Magnetic Pin Tray for Needle and ScissorsI was at Walmart and found this magnetic pin tray ln the craft section. I knew I could make some use out of it, even if it wasn't used for pins. I found it works nicely for holding my needle and scissors while I am crocheting or sewing in bed at night ;)

 

How to Sort and Organize Craft Beads - round containers of beads

How to Sort and Organize Craft BeadsIf you use beads in your crafts, then you know what a hassle it is when all colors and sizes are mixed together. Now I use little plastic containers, like what restaurants use for to-go condiments. You can purchase them in the party section of almost any dollar store. I then sorted my beads by color, type, and both.

 

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Using Coffee Tubs for Fabric Storage - stack of cans filled with fabric with a short piece of wood under the bottom row to give back tilt

Using Coffee Tubs for Fabric StorageI get a lot of these from recycling and my friends save them for me, too. This is just what I had empty so I am going to keep going, but I ran into a snag. So here's the tip and a cautionary warning.

 

A changing table being used to organize craft supplies.

Hide and Seek OrganizingI always think out of the box when it comes to creative storage. I purchased a diaper changing table as soon as I saw the top drawer. It's perfect to store my rubber stamps! The drawers underneath will hold all my supplies for card making and memory albums. It is in my living room but no one would suspect what's inside.

 

Sorting Construction Paper by Color - file box filled with labeled folders

Sorting Construction Paper by ColorI go through hundreds of sheets of construction paper. I use it frequently for scrapbooking, homemade labels, and cards. It is very annoying and time consuming to continuously dig through a pile of paper to find one color.

 

scissors with large bright yellow clip attached

Find Scissors When SewingI keep a little braided piece of yarn on my scissors. It helps me find the scissors more easily. When I am sewing quilts or blankets, I attach a brightly colored clip to the braided string. My scissors never get lost now when I am sewing a big project!

 

craft supplies stored in back of door shoe storage bag

Find Hidden Places to Store ThingsIf you have a door you seldom close like I do or even if you do close it, you can often find hidden storage places.

 

Ziploc bag of ribbon spools handing on a closet rod.

Hanging Craft Supply StorageI have more crafting odds and ends than I know what to do with! I've found a way to store some of them out of the way that works well for me. I use a pants hanger and large Ziploc bags to hang them on a closet rod.

 

Organized stencils starting with A.

How to Organize Stickers and StencilsSome of my favorite hobbies include scrapbooking, crafting, and creating games using stickers, stencils, & confetti. I had a big problem of not being able to keep my items organized. It seemed I could never find a way that lasted. After numerous attempts, I am finally satisfied with my method, which has lasted me for years!

 

basket of yarn on top shelf

Identifying Yarn Stored on Top ShelfI have very little storage space and lots of yarn. So, I have to go almost all the way up to the ceiling. When you do that, you lose the ability to know what's in that box or basket.

 

rolls of paper in upside down stool

Storing Rolls of PaperOf all the items in your craft area, rolls of paper are one of the most difficult to store. Because they are so long and thin it is hard to find a place where they will fit and they easily fall over, unravel, roll around, and get creased.

 

Rubber Band to Hold Ball of Twine

Rubber Band to Hold Ball of TwineTo hold string in place on a ball of twine, put a wide rubber band on over the end of the string. When you need some string, just give it a pull and it will unwind under the rubber band.

 

Using Easter Egg Wraps to Hold Yarn

Use Easter Egg Wraps to Hold YarnI found a box of Easter decorations, and there were some egg wraps left inside. I used them to hold my yarn remnants and taped the wrap tightly around the yarn. It looks just like a small skein of yarn!

 

Store Jewelry Findings in Clear Boxes

Store Jewelry Findings in Clear BoxesI make and repair jewelry and I get little boxes from the Dollar Tree. They are cheap and functional, although I will get them square from now on.

 

Tension Rod Crafting Ribbon Holder

Tension Rod Crafting Ribbon and Wrapping...I wanted a care free way to display my crafting ribbon and also make it a space saver. Tension rods can also be used to hold clean materials (a towel rod). They can be purchased cheaply and installed by anyone.

 

Large Medicine Bottle for Craft Supplies

Large Medicine Bottle for Craft SuppliesMy roommate has a lot of medicine bottles and she gives them to me for my crafts. Having very little room on my table, I have learned to hang things in shoe bag hangers and the like. Today this tip if for those who don't have a ton (like someone I know...), but still want to keep things off the table.

 

Organizing and Identifying Yarn Stash

Organizing and Identifying Yarn StashI like to ball my yarn when I get it. I always save the wrappers to go back for size of skeins, color, or washing instructions. I found though that sometimes I couldn't match up the label with the yarn I was working on until I came up with the idea of how to solve that problem.

 

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Store Duct Tape in Baggies

Store Duct Tape in BaggiesI use duct tape for many of my crafts and with cats, I constantly am picking off hair from the edge of the tape roll. I also find that when I put it away in my storage box it sticks to everything.

 

open fishing supply box with craft supplies

Fishing Boxes as Craft OrganizersOrganize fabric, ribbons, thread, trim, buttons, needles, and whatever else with cheap fishing boxes from Walmart (~$6).

 

green plastic box with drawing supplies

Pencil Box Drawing KitMy kids love to draw in the car, at restaurants, and while they are sitting around waiting at places. It seems like the supplies are always getting spread out, getting lost, or getting ruined.

 

Craft supplies in pasteboard packing material.

Organizing Craft SuppliesYou know those egg carton-type protectors that come with new items like paper shredders or small kitchen appliances? I had the idea that they could make great crafting supplies organizers.

 

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CD Spool for Storing RibbonYou can use the empty spool and container to store craft ribbon. It keeps the dust out nicely.

 

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Free Craft Storage ContainersGerber baby food containers make perfect storage containers. I use them for my beads, findings, buttons, etc. The lids do snap shut making spillage less possible and they are clear enough that you can see through them.

 

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Storing Needle Craft ThreadI cut cracker or cereal boxes into index card like rectangles that fit into a shoe/boot box. I snip out of the 2 long sides, about 3/4" deep, so it is shaped like a spool of thread to create a winding space.

 

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Toothbrush Holders for PaintbrushesI buy mis-matched toothbrush holders in "my colors" at my thrift store and use them to store my paint brushes in while I'm creating.

 

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Craft Organization HintsI have a hard time reading the size of crochet hook I have! To solve this, I took a flag Post-it note and marked the size and covered it with tape to make it sturdy and then wrapped it around the hook. Also works great with knitting needles.

 

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Reuse Frames for New PicturesI worked with a few craft teachers in a hobby and craft supply store. It was great to see people that have a store where they make money not only on resale of products, but services like picture framing and changing old frames.

 

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Store and Organize Needlework Patterns on Your ComputerI have been knitting/crocheting and doing other needlework for over 45 years, so I have lots of patterns and instructions to keep track of. I also love using computers, so I decided to put the two pleasures together and save some space.

 

storing googly eyes

Storing Googly EyesI use googly eyes for many of the crafts that I do for work. I like to have various sizes and styles on hand, but I found that it was difficult to find exactly what I needed.

 

Patterns in manila files with envelop in plastic bag taped to outside.

Storing Sewing PatternsI cut all the pattern pieces up, then fold them to fit inside a folder. Then I find a plastic bag to put the pattern envelop in it and Scotch tape it to the front of the folder, write the number, and pattern on the top of the folder.

 

Pencil lead tube with a variety of sewing needles.

Pencil Lead Tube for Sewing Needle StorageI buy mechanical pencil lead in these cute four-sided hard plastic reusable tubes. They are the perfect size for storing sewing, quilting, and embroidery needles. I love to find ways to reuse containers, especially plastic ones that I can't recycle curbside.

 

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Organizing Kids Art SuppliesFor Christmas last year I bought four clear storage tubs with lids that had graphic designs on them and filled them with all kinds of art stuff; color books and crayons, sketch pads, markers, ruler, scissors, glitter glue, colored pencils, etc.

 

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Organizing Craft ProjectsI do a lot of quilling and card making in quantity. One way I keep my "stuff" organized is to reuse large meat trays. I am always multi-tasking on my projects.

 

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Organizing Craft PaperTo keep my 8.5 x 11 cardstock organized by color I use a vertical cardboard magazine holder that I have covered with decorative paper to look pretty in my craft room.

 

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Storing Projects in ProgressI do a lot of cross-stitching and to organize projects in progress I put threads in snack-size plastic bags. Then I use an old eyeglass case to hold scissors and needles. I use a large ziplock bag for the hoop, thread, and material.

 

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Storing Crochet Hooks and NeedlesTry using the containers that single cigars come in to store your hooks. Also toothbrush holders work just fine.

 

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Storing Yarn in a Two Liter BottleI store my yarn in 2 litter soda bottles. Take an empty, clean bottle and remove the lid. Take a knife or large scissors and cut it in half, near the center of the label. Place your skein or ball of yarn inside the bottom half, take the end of the yarn and run it out the mouth of the bottle.

 

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Storing Embroidery FlossWhen I was growing up; my mother would use her old thread spools to wind her embroidery floss. It hooked in the small slit for regular thread and it was stored along with all threads.

 

Ribbon on Paper Towel Holder

Paper Towel Holder for Storing RibbonUse a paper towel holder to store your ribbon or bracelets. They are cheap and can be bought at the dollar store.

 

Storing Crochet Hooks

Tooth Brush Holders for Crochet HooksTooth brush holders from the Dollar Tree is really cool. I also used a clear box that held all of them when I was traveling. The glass case is a real coup, too. I especially like boxes with lids, as you don't have to "tip them out" and risk dropping them.

 

Shoe Rack For Storing Fabric

Shoe Rack For Storing FabricI found a shoe rack when I was browsing the local "as is" store. It was $1.00 so I scarfed it up and have all my larger pieces on it. Smaller ones I put in zip lock or clear veggie bags so I can see what I need.

 

Store Ribbon In Basket

Store Ribbon In BasketI put my ribbon into a small white basket and thread it through the holes. It stays organized and is easy to access.

 

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Store Wrapping Paper on CeilingI came across this idea and it is perfect. Screw in four wall anchors, and run galvanized wire to support about a dozen large rolls of wrapping paper on your ceiling closet. No more ruined wrapping paper!

 

Stacks of craft items and boxes all over the place (before)

The Great Room SwapAs you all know, I am a crafter. I also live in what some would consider, me included, a very small apartment. It's less than 620 square feet, which is my daughter's living room and kitchen!

 

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Use Bread Bags to Store FabricI use bread bags to store my fabric. I roll the fabric in a tube, place it in the bag, and add a piece of masking tape to the bottom with the yardage. When I use the fabric, I tape the bag to the edge of my sewing machine.

 

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Store Needlework Thread In Shoe BoxesI keep my embroidery floss skeins organised by colour, then number, in shoe boxes. Inside the shoe boxes, I have dividers made from cardboard I've recycled with a sticky label showing the number of the floss in that compartment.

 

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Store Sewing Supplies In Plastic BagsMy threads, zippers, elastic, lace, ribbon, and tools are endless, but are stored in groups. So I have zip plastic bags for each of these supplies. I write the name on the bag.

 

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Sewing Basket OrganizingMost large sewing baskets have slotted containers for the different types of supplies. This can help you really stay organized when you need to find a specific tool or material.

 

Rolls of ribbon on two wire hangers hanging on the wall.

Controlling Runaway RibbonAfter several tries, this hanger method seems to be working the best for me. I can see every roll, pull off what I need, cut it and I don't have the roll laying on my table to be put away or in my way.

 

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Storage for Glue GunsI took a wall shelf and drilled holes in which to place my glue guns. The size of the hole depends on the size of each glue gun. I used a round door knob bit; they come in different sizes.

 

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Plastic Tubs Stacked on Edge For Storing FabricIn our church workshop, we use plastic tubs or totes with the lids removed. Set the tubs on the narrow end and stack the fabric inside. The entire lid area is now fully open and facing you. The colors and patterns can be seen very easily.

 

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Thread Ribbon Onto SpoolTo keep the ribbon from falling around the spool, cut a slit in the cardboard in the same manner as sewing thread spools have a slit in them to contain the end of the thread. As you finish using it, "thread" the end of the ribbon into the slit.

 

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Hang Ribbon SpoolsI hung 2 chains from my ceiling 2 3/4 feet apart and 3 feet long. Then I took a 1/2 inch pole that is 3 feet long and filled it with the ribbons that were on their original cardboard spools.

 

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Store Arts and Crafts In Ziptop BagsI use Ziploc bags to organize my arts and crafts. I put my stickers, ribbon, scissors, markers, tape, and glue in the bags. You can even label them and a box of Ziploc bags doesn't cost that much if you buy a box at a dollar store.

 

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Ribbon DrawerI love using ribbons for all kinds of projects so when there is a sale or an end of the season clearance, I will be there stocking up. To keep my ribbons and my other craft projects organized, I purchased an inexpensive white four drawer dresser to use as my craft central.

 

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Make New Patterns From OldI do sewing for a lady who wants everything made off the same pattern, with variations. I pinned her pattern to a percale sheet and traced all the markings onto the fabric. I've used this "pattern" for the past 6 years with no problems.

 

A plastic dartboard used for storing crayons.

Plastic Dartboard for CrayonsThis was not being used anymore because the kids could not get the darts to stick on it. They would throw the darts at the board, and the darts would hit sideways and fall to the ground.

 

Hang extra hangers on a closet rod in the shower.

Spare Room for HangersBecause I am a crafter, I am always needing hangers. But, even with a 6 by 6 foot walk in closet, my clothes take up one side and the vests half made take up the other. So, I got a $.97 curtain rod and nailed one side to the wall, hanging the other side on the shower rod.

 

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Organizing Sewing SuppliesI tend to store my supplies in fun-looking boxes by similarity. So, all the buttons are stored in small jars, by color, in one box that I found at Walmart.

 

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Organizing My Sewing SuppliesI have several large 3 drawer plastic organizers that I purchased from Walmart to hold everything. I have divided each of my drawers. I divided one in half. The others into thirds, quarters and eighths.

 

Crayons sorted by color inside small pots in muffin pan.

Muffin Tin For CrayonsI've seen some people use muffin pans with mini metal plant pots inside to hold the crayons vertically and to separate colors. Accessible, colorful, functional.

 

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Crochet Pattern OrganizerI am a crochet patternaholic. I am constantly printing out patterns and buying pattern books and was having trouble organizing the stacks.

 

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Take Crochet Wherever You GoI love to crochet and try to squeeze it in everyday, even if it's just for a few minutes. I take it wherever I go! I crochet during my lunch hour, waiting for doctor appointments, waiting in the car for the kids to get out of school, and while watching TV at night.

 

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Keep Crochet Projects NearbyWhenever I sit down to watch a movie or anything else on TV, I pick up my latest crochet project. I also keep a project in the car in a tote bag, to take with me to any appointments that I may have to wait more than just a few minutes.

 

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Use Wine Racks For StorageThe people had taken one wall in their living room and instead of the normal box shaped shelves, they used the diamond shaped racks like they use to store wine on. They painted the whole thing to match their decor, and stacked magazines and books on it.

 

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Buy Yarn For Specific ProjectsI tried to keep my yarn organized and finally after trying umpteen different methods, decided "forget it!" I donated 5 large leaf bags full and still had lots of yarn left. Now the only time I buy yarn is if I have something specific in mind to make.

 

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Use Sectioned Boxes For Yarn StorageI went to a local bar and asked for three empty liquor boxes all the same size which have dividers right in them. Then I decorated them with contact paper, and placed them on their sides on a top shelf in my craft room.

 

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Store Seed Beads in Spice RackSometimes I embellish my knitting with small glass seed beads. I keep them tidy and easy to find by storing them in an old spinning spice rack with glass bottles that I bought at the second hand thrift shop for 50 cents.

 

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Organizing YarnI find the best way to keep wool skeins together, tidy, and undamaged is to store them in "under the bed" plastic containers. I lay a small length of each yarn in a zip-lock bag, which I tape to the side of the container to show what is inside.

 

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Storing Yarn in Zip Top BagsI keep my supplies of knitting and crochet yarn in the large click zip bags usually used for food storage. I write the ply and date on the white label, and because they are see through I do not have any trouble seeing what is inside, making it easy to select what I need.

 

Hanging shoe holder with yarn

Yarn Storage TipsI previously submitted an idea about using oversized shoe bags from thrift shops to store yarn. You can get the kind that are for shoes that are upright and usually clear plastic.

 

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Attach Fabric Swatches to Index CardsTape or staple swatches of ribbon or fabric to index cards. This makes it easier to get extra craft supplies at the craft store or fabric store when you shop.

 

Ikea clothing hamper.

Use Hamper for Crocheting SuppliesI am an avid crocheter and I like to have my patterns, hooks, and different color yarns that I'm working with handy. I found the perfect caddy. I bought these clothes hampers at Ikea for around $4.00.

 

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Organizing Craft IdeasI am forever coming across ideas for different crafts I want to make. Many I will email to myself, but invariably I will delete it after a while for one reason or another. Or if I print it out, I'll lose it among all the other paperwork on my desk.

 

A glass jar full of buttons.

Keep a Button JarRemember Grandma's Jar of Buttons? You can easily start your own. New garments often have an extra button! The button is often in a tiny plastic bag attached somewhere to the garment.

 

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Make Dispenser From Old Pill BottlesUse empty pill bottles to dispense elastic and similar items. Coil the item to fit into the bottle. Then cut a simple slit/opening in the lid to pull the item out as you need it, as much as you need. Use this to hold and dispense yard string.

 

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Store Craft Projects in Zippered BagsSave the zippered bags that linens and drapes come in to keep knitting and crocheted projects in that are in various stages of completion.

 

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Cardboard Fabric Liners For StorageUse the inner cardboard liners from bolts of fabrics to store your fabric. Stores will give them to you if you ask. Cut them in half and use them to wrap individual yardages around and store, upright, in those legal-sized cardboard boxes you get from office supply stores.

 

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Store Papers in Shoe CubbyTurn a shoe cubby into a cutting station for scrapbooking or for a place for filing your genealogy, family history information, and family photos in.

 

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Pencil and Lunch Boxes for Kids CraftsPencil boxes and lunch boxes can be turned into "craft boxes" for kids, holding paints, crayons, and other arts and crafts supplies. They are also handy when used to organize sewing notions.

 

Feet in plastic compartment box.

Organizing Sewing Machine FeetI needed to have easy access to my sewing machine attachment presser feet. Since I've just acquired some of them, I realized I wouldn't use them if I didn't have them sorted out. So, I purchased a small plastic box with compartments at the thrift store.

 

Keep Pins in Prescription Bottle

Keep Pins in a Prescription BottleKeep straight pins in a prescription medication bottle. This keeps them out of children's hands.

 

Click together wire rack for craft supplies.

Organizing Craft Supplies In A Small...I got this wonderful wire rack for $.25 for each panel, and $.10 for each connector. Once together, I thought of a way to hang zip lock bags for craft supplies so I can see what is in them. I got a medium binder clip and hung it through the cross wires and it works perfectly!

 

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Use Spice Rack for Bead StorageUse an old spicerack for craft bead storage or for button storage.

 

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Store Ribbon on Metal DowelUse a metal dowel mounted on the wall in brackets to store craft ribbon and lace. A metal dowel works better than a wooden dowel at keeping them straight. For loose ribbon and lace, store in clear candy jars on a shelf or table.

 

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Organizing Craft PatternsI went to an office supply store and bought some cheap file folders. I sew them along the sides then cut the pattern envelope to the size of the file folder and tape or glue it on the outside.

 

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Use Film Canisters For Storing Small ItemsUse empty film canisters to store beads, jewelry findings, etc.. You can glue one of the content items on the lid of canister. Works great.

 

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Organizing Individual Fabric Craft ProjectsWhen I am pulling fabrics together to make a particular pattern, I place all the fabric, the pattern, any notions, trims, and such in a large Ziploc bag and hang the bag on a pants hanger.

 

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Fabric Storage and OrganizationI sew and sell purses, totes, and diaper bags. So I have a lot of fabrics on hand. I use the large plastic containers to store most of my fabrics for my "Crazy Quilt Purses".

 

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Plastic Coffee Can Yarn HolderSomeone wrote in that she rolls her yarn into a ball and puts it in a coffee can with a hole in the lid for the yarn to come up through. I tried that, but the edge of the plastic lid kept cutting the yarn. So I came up with a better method.

 

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Covered Cardboard Boxes for Craft StorageA great way to make storage for scrapbook paper and magazines is to reuse boxes to make storage containers. While searching the internet, I came across a blog where someone had step-by-step instructions for making a fabric covered box.

 

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Use Plastic Vegetable Tray to Organize Sewing...I came across a good idea. At the supermarket you can find cut up vegetables and dip for guests but what to do with the container. This container has sections and a lid.

 

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Rice Cake Wrappers for Yarn SkeinsI use the wrappers from rice cakes to store a skein of yarn. It keeps the cats from making a nest out of it, and stuff from spilling on it, while you're working with it, or storing it.

 

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Organize Your Sewing and Craft SuppliesI use clear envelope multi-pocket organizers (like shoe organizers) and hang them in the closet and behind the door in my small sewing room. When I need to get a particular craft item, I can easily see it through the clear plastic.

 

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Plastic Shelving for Scrapbooking SuppliesNeeding more storage for scrapbooking paper and supplies? After drooling over the pretty scrapbooking rooms some people shared on the internet, I looked for a solution for housing all of my craft, scrapbooking and sewing supplies.

 

Fabric table cover with pockets for organizing craft supplies and tools.

Craft Table OrganizerI do my knitting, crocheting, beading, etc. while watching TV. I usually had to get up many times to find tools or supplies. I brought in a weather beaten plastic table from the yard after I spray painted it burgundy.

 

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Use Blueprint Storage Box For Fabric RollsMost of the fabric I purchase is on bolts that are 54 inches long and difficult to store. I found a cardboard blueprint storage box at Staples and now all my bolts are stored on end.

 

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Use Jewel Cases For Storing Small Craft ItemsI was trying to figure out what to do with all the empty jewel cases I had lying around. I noticed that if you removed the spool, it leaves enough room for paper quilled pieces made with 1/8 inch or smaller paper strips.

 

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