Here are over 20 great ways to organize craft supplies. These come in handy for cleaning up your craft room or studio. Lots of budget friendly options!
My crafting area is a disaster right now. Since I’m living in a loft, I don’t have a “room,” but I do have an area . . . and I know many of you do have craft rooms. And all of us could probably use some organization.
The fact is, when you have craft supplies, you typically have a lot of them. And that means there’s a lot to keep corralled. It’s January (National Organization Month), so I’m going to focus on getting my craft area cleaned up and sorted.
If you want to organize craft supplies or your craft room this month too, I think these 21 ideas are going to help you. Just scroll down to see them – and I’m curious to know which method of organizing craft supplies is your favorite!
How to Organize Craft Supplies
Sewing Patterns
I love this method for pattern storage – and it works especially well for those PDFs print outs.
Scrapbook Paper
Use clear plastic holders and hangers to make your scrapbook papers visible and easy to access.
Learn more at Better Homes & Gardens
Shower Caddy
You can mount a shower caddy to the wall to hold everything from gift wrapping supplies to scissors to notebooks.
Learn more about the project at Better Homes & Gardens
Candy Jars
Use clear glass candy jars to store small scraps, like ribbon and fabric.
Learn more at Better Homes & Gardens
Yarn Basket
This yarn bin is easy to make, attractive, and also portable.
Get the how-to at Martha Stewart
Cutting/Craft Table
Leslie made this table utilizing two bookshelves she already had – so smart!
Find out more about the project at House on the Way
Tiered Storage
Add candlesticks to tins to make the perfect tiered storage for any loose craft supplies.
Find out how it was done at Merry & Bright
Pencil Roll
This no-sew felt roll up is perfect for keeping your pens and pencils together and in color order.
Find out how to make it at Small + Friendly
Twine Keeper
A sugar shaker works perfectly to dispense baker’s twine or ribbon.
Learn more at Whisker Graphics
Book Box
Decoupage a wood bin with patterned papers for stylish storage. Organize craft supplies, books, patterns, or other items within.
Get the how-to at Mod Podge Rocks
Spice Rack
This magnetic spice rack is perfect for holding small embellishments like buttons, paper flowers and chipboard.
Desk Organizer
Recycle chip canisters into a desk organizer that can hold brushes, pencils and more.
Learn how to do it at Shelterness
Washi Tape
This brilliant storage keeps all your washi tapes sorted and visible using dowel rods and adhesive hooks.
Find out how it was done at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
Fabric Stash
I love how Cathe stores her fabric remnants in vintage luggage – all neatly wrapped and displayed.
Learn how she did it at Just Something I Made
Embroidery Floss
Keep your floss from ending up in a big wad by wrapping the colors around clothespins.
Glitter Shakers
This is the perfect way to store your glitter and use it without dumping out the whole container.
Learn more at Until Wednesday Calls
Paper File
This is another great way to hold scrapbook papers – an organizing bin and hanging file folders.
Wall Pegboard
A large pegboard just like Kellie’s makes it easy to hang containers and dowel rods – perfect organization for a craft room.
See how it was done at Nest of Posies
Paint Organizer
This old drawer is mounted to the wall, making your paints visible and easy to access.
Get the how-to at Happiness is Homemade
Thread Organizer
Virginia came up with this easy-to-make thread storage rack using dowel rods.
See how she made it at Fynes Designs
Scissor Caddy
An old toothbrush holder becomes a great way to hold scissors and tools.
Paint Storage
This paint storage looks good – who knew you could organize craft supplies with PVC pipes?
See how it was made at Today’s Creative Life
I hope you enjoyed this roundup! If you want more organization ideas, check out these articles:
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! http://craftsbyamanda.com/great-craft-ideas-may-2014/
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!