How to Organize Craft Supplies: 20+ Ideas!

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.

Get the how-to at Vanilla Joy

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.

Learn more about Mrs. Jones

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.

Learn more at Sew Many Ways

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:

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