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Thursday, March 28, 2013

Organization: Five Ways to Organize Craft Supplies - The Country ...

This post was?originally?over at Crafts Unleashed but I wanted to post it here so you all would not miss it. ?All of the supplies used for this project were given to me from Consumer Crafts. ? Let the spring cleaning begin! ?It is finally (FINALLY) getting a little bit warmer here. ?I know that when the warm weather hits I will be ready to throw open the windows and start cleaning and organizing. ?I have a post for you today on 5 ways to organize your craft supplies. ?The ideas of course can be used in any area of your home but I believe they are great for crafty ladies.

#1 Lazy Susan

A Lazy Susan is one of the standards of organization. ?Even craft supplies can be corralled into this easy to access organizing accessory. ?You will need:

?I used E-6000 to adhere the bottoms of my pails to the Lazy Susan. ?Then just fill it up for instant organization.

#2 Magnetic Board

Let?s get some of our craft supplies up and onto the wall. ?A magnetic board is perfect for this. ?You will need:

I actually used a variety of magnets because I did not buy enough originally. ?Learn from my mistake and be sure to get as many magnets as you have jars. ?Either use the adhesive that comes on your magnets or use E-6000 to adhere the magnets to the bottom of the jars. ?Apply ribbon to the back of your cookie sheet with E-6000 and allow to dry. ?Hang your cookie sheet and apply your jars for organization. ?Such a great way to get your craft supplies up and onto the wall. ?Plus the magnets make them easily accessible. ?I love that the jars have see through lids as well.

#3 File It Away

Consumer Crafts also sells a variety of?craft storage solutions?that are perfect for filing away your craft supplies. ?I used this?card keeper?to file away my peel and stick stamps. ?Find an organizer the correct size, fill it up, add labels, and you are on your way to an organized craft area. ?Those file boxes are not just for the office ladies! ?Think outside of the box when it comes to typical office storage solutions.

#4 Chalk Board Labels

Speaking of labels, chalkboard makes a wonderful label option as it can be changed as your storage needs change. ?Get these?full size self stick chalkboard sheets?to label all of your craft supplies. ?They can be easily cut with your electronic craft cutter, die cutter, craft knife, or scissors. ?Perfect for any organizing effort so be sure to pick up several packages.

#5 Put it in a Jar

Glass jars are a standard in my organizing efforts. ?Consumer Crafts sells so many options that you can find a jar for every organization problem. ?From small to large:

So when all else fails, put your craft supplies in a jar. ?They will look instantly organized. ?The small glass cruets are my absolutely favorite! ?They corral those?miniature craft supplies in style.

Need even more cleaning and organizing ideas for your home? ?Be sure to visit our cleaning and organizing gallery page to explore tons of great tips and tricks. ?Until then, I hope you can use some of my 5 ways to organize craft supplies in your home. ? ?
Angie