How to Store Craft Supplies
Completing a craft project can leave the crafter feeling happy, less stressed and with a sense of accomplishment. However, if you have a messy craft supply room, you may feel so overwhelmed when looking for the materials you need that you may not even think completing the project is worth it. An organized craft space with the proper storage of supplies is easy to accomplish if you know how, leaving you ready for more projects.
- Group items by craft type so they are easy to find when you want to start a project. For example, keep all of your leatherworking material separate from your painting supplies. If you have children who are often completing craft projects, keep a box for them that will be easy for them to access so they don’t have to dig through all of your other crafting supplies to find what they are looking for.
- Reduce clutter by using recycled materials. Shoe boxes and cereal boxes with an end cut off are inexpensive ways to store everything from paper to paint. If you don’t want to be staring at your boots box or corn flakes box, you can cover them with contact paper to make them more appealing.
- Use glass jars to store items such as popsicle sticks, crayons and brushes. The transparency of the glass allows you to easily see what is inside for easy access. You can either purchase canning jars or other similar containers, or recycle your old pasta sauce and peanut butter jars by washing them thoroughly and removing the labels.
- Invest in a tackle box to hold small materials such as brads, beads, buttons and stamps. Most tackle boxes have adjustable compartments, so you can customize the box to your needs. Another advantage of using a tackle box is that it’s highly transportable and you can take it with you to crafting parties.
- Purchase an over the door shoe organizer that has clear plastic pockets. Although intended for shoes, these organizers work great for holding a variety of craft supplies. Because it hangs on the door, you will have easy access to any of the materials you choose to put in the pockets.