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How to Organize Craft Supplies: 25 Clever Ideas!

Here are 25 great ways to organize craft supplies. These come in handy for cleaning up your craft room or studio. Lots of budget friendly options!

25 Clever Ways to Organize Craft Supplies

In the whimsical world of crafting, where glitter reigns supreme and beads scatter like stars in the night sky, my crafting corner is currently resembling a scene less magical and more . . . chaotic.

Nestled in my cozy loft, where space is as precious as a rare spool of vintage ribbon, I’ve carved out a nook that serves as my creative oasis. Yet, despite the lack of an official “craft room,” I’ve come to realize that the bond we crafters share transcends the physical dimensions of our creative spaces.

It’s a shared understanding that, regardless of whether we have a sprawling studio or a compact corner, our crafting havens are sacred. But let’s face it, even the most enchanting creative spaces can fall victim to the clutter of our beloved craft supplies.

As crafters, we accumulate an impressive array of supplies – from the tiniest seed beads to rolls of vibrant yarns, each item a testament to our creative aspirations. However, with great creativity comes great…clutter.

Suddenly, our spaces feel less like sanctuaries of imagination and more like a battleground of glitter and glue. But it’s National Organization Month, and I am on a mission to transform my craft nook from a chaotic clutterfest into a haven of harmony and inspiration.

Join me in this quest for organizational bliss, where we’ll explore 25 ingenious ways to tame the chaos of our craft supplies. From innovative storage solutions to clever organizing hacks, prepare to be inspired to create a space that not only sparks joy but also ignites your creative fire.

As you journey through these 25 ideas, I invite you to share your own tales of organizational triumphs and challenges. Which method resonates with you? Which idea sparks a lightbulb moment? Leave me a comment.

Let’s embark on this creative adventure together, and transform our craft spaces into masterpieces of organization and inspiration!

1
washi tape organization
www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com

Washi Tape Storage

This brilliant storage keeps all your washi tapes sorted and visible using dowel rods and adhesive hooks. Not only is it storage, but it doubles as wall art!
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2
no-sew felt pencil roll up storage
www.smallfriendly.com

Pencil Roll

This no-sew felt roll up is perfect for keeping your pens and pencils together and in color order. Carla also has a link to a crayon roll up in her post.
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3
how to organize craft paint bottles
www.smilingcolors.com

Craft Paint Bottles

An acrylic nail polish stand is perfect for storing your craft paint. Smitha likes to organize them in rainbow order—isn't it beautiful.
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4
Twine Keeper Sugar Dispenser
Whisker Graphics

Twine Keeper

A sugar shaker works perfectly to dispense baker’s twine or ribbon. There's nothing fancy to it. You can also use these types of containers for glitter and anything else that needs to sprinkle.
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5
Over the door shoe storage used for craft supplies
www.blesserhouse.com

Organize Small Craft Items

Utilize the space on the back of a door to hang a shoe organizer. Put some of your smaller tools and supplies in each pocket and label them.
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6
Decoupage and Painted Wood Storage Bin
Steve Carrell

Book Box

Decoupage a wood bin with patterned papers for stylish storage. Organize craft supplies, books, patterns, or other items within.
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7
www.repeatcrafterme.com

Yarn Storage System

What's an easy way to store a lot of yarn by jamming it into bins? This is a great way to display it so you can see everything, and by color.
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8
DIY Thread Rack Organizer
Virginia Fynes

Thread Organizer

A busy sewing room needs a dedicated space for thread storage. This easy to make DIY thread rack will have all your spools organized and easy to find.
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9
Lazy Susan with buckets to store craft supplies
Angie Holden

Lazy Susan

Attach pails to a lazy Susan and fill them with craft supplies. Angie also has a great storage idea using a cookie sheet and magnets!
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10
Crib spring as craft storage
DIY Inspired

Crib Spring

Not using the crib anymore? Turn the crib spring into craft supply storage. Add hooks and containers similar to a pegboard.
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11
Organize Washi Tape in empty cookie trays
organized31.com

Free Washi Tape Storage

Susan gives us permission to go out and buy more cookies! Once the cookie trays are empty, they are the perfect size for storing Washi Tape.
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12
DIY Desk organizer made from recycled chip canisters
shelterness.com

Desk Organizer

Recycle chip canisters into a desk organizer that can hold brushes, pencils, and more. And what a shame – you can eat even more containers of chips to make it even larger, depending on how many things you have to store.
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13
Craft Closet Organization: wall pegboard
www.fleecefun.com

Wall Pegboard

A large pegboard just like Angel’s makes it easy to hang hooks and containers – perfect organization for a craft room. She uses her pegboard for Cricut supplies.
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14
Recycled Drawer Paint Storage Organizer
www.happinessishomemade.net

Paint Organizer

This old drawer is mounted to the wall, making your paints visible and easy to access. You can paint it or just leave it as is depending on the style of your room.
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15
Wrap embroidery floss around clothespins
heatherjslife.blogspot.com

Embroidery Floss

Keep your floss from ending up in a big wad by wrapping the colors around clothespins. Plus, how pretty does it look in the bowl?
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16
Dollar Store Ribbon Storage
justpaintitblog.com

Ribbon Storage

This basket from the Dollar Store is perfect for ribbon storage. Pull the end of the ribbon through the slats and you can pull it out and cut it!
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17
tiered craft supply storage
alissafast.typepad.com

Tiered Storage

Add candlesticks to tins to make the perfect tiered storage for any loose craft supplies. If you can find the materials in your cabinet or at the thrift store? Even better.
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18
Craft Storage Hutch
Amy Bell

Old Hutch

Turn an old hutch into amazing craft supply storage. Amy has lazy Susan's on the top shelves and lighting to help show off her supplies.
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19
Organize Fabric with a File Cabinet
craftyourhappiness.com

Organize Fabric with a File Cabinet

Need to store your fabric pieces and smaller folds? Use a filing cabinet! They are great for keeping everything organized.
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20
craft paint storage using pvc pipes
Kim Demmon

Craft Paint Storage

This paint storage looks good. Who knew you could organize craft supplies with PVC pipes? I love that she added washi tape to dress it up a little (you could also spray paint it).
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21
Storing glitter in salt shakers
organizethings.blogspot.com

Glitter Shakers

This is the perfect way to store your glitter and use it without dumping out the whole container! Plus it looks cool on the shelf.
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22
DIY Marker Storage from a cardboard box
www.smilingcolors.com

Marker Organizer

Smitha used a cardboard box and paper mache to create this marker storage for her craft room. You can do the same thing with Mod Podge too.
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23
mason jar craft storage
www.itallstartedwithpaint.com

Mason Jars

Label your mason jars using chalkboard so that you can see what is in them just by looking at the top. You can use chalkboard paint, but there is also chalkboard vinyl as well.
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24
Storing sewing patterns
www.vanillajoy.com

Sewing Patterns

I love this method for pattern storage! Iit works especially well for those PDFs print outs that you aren't sure what to do with.
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25
How To Make A Scissor Pouch
happiestcamper.com

How To Make A Scissor Pouch

Keep sharp edges protected and always easy to find when you make this pouch! You can attach this pouch to a shelf or always keep in on your sewing table.
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I hope you enjoying organizing craft supplies! Please let me know in the comments. If you want more organization ideas, check out these posts:

Best Organizing TipsCord OrganizersDesk OrganizersOrganizing Jewelry Supplies

Amanda

Monday 26th of May 2014

Hey Amy! :) Just wanted to let you know that I featured this post on my Facebook page during April and people loved it. It made it into the top 20 for the month, of which I always do a round up. So today I've featured you on my blog as well (link below). Thanks for such an awesome post!

coll Jennings

Friday 18th of April 2014

Awesome ideas. I've got two to try now Great site you've got there. Enjoyed your posts for almost a year now. Thanks for the share with us.

Tina Robinson

Sunday 23rd of March 2014

Oh I just found this and love so many of the ideas! The craft paint storage using the pvc pipe is one of my favorites and love the shower caddy and pegboard too!

Lisa Hall

Friday 10th of January 2014

Oh, I forgot to mention which was my favorite...probably the washi tape organizer or the shower caddy! Love them both! :)

Lisa Hall

Friday 10th of January 2014

This round-up is awesome Amy! Thanks so much...it could not have come at a better time for me. I just recently got my craft room back after my daughter moved out and I am right in the middle of the nightmare of organizing it all! LOL!