Comparing Craft Carts - Which one is best for you?

[@sburris65]

I was in Goodwill and found what I guess is a utility cart. It's a standard plastic Sterlite cart. It was $5 so I grabbed it and brought it home and spray painted it hot pink and lined it with shelf paper from the Dollar Tree. I grabbed storage containers from the Dollar Tree and Wallyworld. It gave me lots of room. On the bottom I have room to store my paper packs and pages I'm working on for my trip to Disney next year. So its always worth looking at thrift stores.

[@ScrappyWife]

Yes! Love thrift store finds!

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

Thanks for showing the different options AND their measurements. I have an original blue Raskog cart. It was very simple to assemble and is quite sturdy. I think I need to get a gray Raskog soon! TFS!

[@ScrappyWife]

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[@dreamsunltd]

Michaels’ Gramercy cart has been available in different colors since it came out. I got mine last summer in teal, and I think they also were then available in pink and grey or black. I think they’ll keep coming out with new colors in all their carts.

[@ScrappyWife]

So cool!

[@bethcasenhiser2593]

Perfect timing. I'm going shopping for a craft cart this weekend! Now I know exactly where to go and what to get! Thank you!

[@ScrappyWife]

Woohoo! Glad it was helpful!

[@andrealavigne7824]

I also want to mention, I have a cart similar to the Recollections drawer carts you showed. It has 4 slanted shelves (each has a lip at the bottom) at the upper part, with 4 shallow drawers below. I keep 12x12" paper on the shelves, and different odds & ends in the drawers. The side support "ledge" on one of the drawers broke off some time ago, so it wouldn't stay on the runners. Thankfully, I was able to save the piece that broke, and Gorilla taped it back in place. Works fine still! Just a tip if anyone encounters a similar situation with the plastic drawers. :)

[@peggyflowers6755]

I use the round cart from Target for my 8 qt Instant Pot.

[@ScrappyWife]

Nice!

[@liliana1lfr]

Great idea!

[@kimberlyl9205]

Love that idea!

[@TheLovelyMissBeans]

Update for anyone interested: last year (2020, Ikea came out with the Rashult, which is a mini version of the Raskog. It is just as sturdy, and seems to be offered in a few more colors than Raskog is in US. At the time Raskog was priced at $29.99 and its mini me came out at an "introductory price " of $24.99. I smelled trouble. Lo, and behold! They have raised the price of Raskog to $39.99, and Rashult is priced at $27.99. Sad face.

[@ScrappyWife]

Thanks so for the update 👍🏻

[@andrealavigne7824]

Thank you for showing so many options, Elisa! I got a Raskog card maybe a few years ago, and it still works great. When I was putting it together, I managed to break one of the bolts while wrenching it! Thankfully, I was able to take another of the bolts to Lowe's and pick up a replacement. I was much gentler with that & the rest of the bolts that came with the cart. LOL I have often wondered about the longevity/sturdiness of the "knock off" carts like the ones at Michael's & Target. I am happy with my Raskog, though, so I doubt I'll ever test any others. Again, thanks, & have a wonderful day! :)

[@pepethepatriot7524]

At least the ones at Michaels and Target don't have a crap-ass middle shelf that slides down and can't hold weight.

[@cherylb1025]

I use have the Michael's carts and use the Raskog's extra items for storage on them. They fit wonderfully. Great video!!!

[@ScrappyWife]

Love that the two brands go so well together!

[@courtneysweat8213]

Thank you for showing so many different options

[@ScrappyWife]

Thanks for watching!

[@mariedaley3181]

Thanks for showing me all the new methods of cart organizations.

[@ScrappyWife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@madelinecruz7590]

oh my goodness!! Thank you so much for doing the research and leg work for us, very much appreciated 😊 👏👍. I have been on the hunt for a craft cart too. I like the IKEA one....but on the fence...the Michael’s one is really nice too, um 😐 a bit pricey. Thanks again, take good care, be well. Maddy NY 😎

[@ScrappyWife]

If I were doing it again, I think I’d go with one from Michaels...

[@angaramacrafts8564]

Just stumbled onto this vid. It was great! I just have to tell ya how lucky I was when I found a Raskog Cart at a garage sale brand new, already assembled for 5 bucks! My handy hubby made me a cool wood cover that is super sturdy to run my BigShot or my Vagabon on it. I can keep my frequent heavy dyes under the wood cover. I just got the We are memory keepers ensemble set to add on. We shall see how it works. Thanks agan for your effort on this vid. God bless you and yours and I am super thankful for your awesome bravery sharing your faith! I appreciate you! ang

[@ScrappyWife]

What a fabulous find and handy husband! Sounds great!

[@MLLatUtube]

Very helpful - thank you! I have Target and Michael's so will look there

[@ScrappyWife]

Awesome!

[@kalalily87]

I know this was two years ago but Michael’s now have a 4 tier cart that is adjustable and they have a cart that turns into a table both sides come up. Also for Michael’s carts it has accessories like holders to hook on the sides of the carts, a paper towel holder, and handles you can hook to the cart, and accessories for vinyls to hook to the carts.

[@ScrappyWife]

Yes, they have some wonderful updates!

[@marthakemmann3058]

I’ve had my aqua Raskog for about 2 years now and I love it! It’s very sturdy. In addition I purchased 2 of those small white cups that clip onto the side like you have on yours. I only wish IKEA would make a sturdy lid that could be placed on top of the top basket. I currently have my electric die cutting machine in the top basket which takes up valuable storage space. Thanks for doing the comparisons.

[@ScrappyWife]

It would be cool if IKEA would make a lid...totally agree!

[@andrealavigne7824]

I have seen where people installed the top basket upside-down, so it is more of a shelf/platform. I don't know if that would work for you, but might be worth a try! :)

[@marthakemmann3058]

Andrea La Vigne thanks for your reply. Yes I have seen where crafters have purchased a shallow tray, flipped it over and placed it on the top bin. I’m still searching to find the “right one”!

[@healthyus111]

Grammercy cart: "It only comes in white and red." (There's a teal one in the background as she says this.) I have this teal one and it's awesome. Right now, it also comes in black.

[@ScrappyWife]

Thanks for the remark. When I filmed this (long ago) I was reading available colors from the website at that time. Thanks.

[@healthyus111]

@@ScrappyWife I apologize if that came off as a "smart" remark. I didn't mean it that way, but I was in a hurry and didn't spend the time to word it better. Just wanted to inform people watching it now to know that it's available in more colors. It's a great cart. I currently use it as a beauty cart, but I'm gonna buy another one for that and use the Grammercy for a sewing cart. It's SO versatile!

[@ladybug639]

Thanks for the info on the carts. I got one from Michaels a year ago on sale for $25. I also bought one from Aldi a few months ago for $29.00 (haven't assembled it as yet). I love the Gramercy cart because of all the attachments and pegboard on one side. Will have to save up my pennies for that one and watch for a sale. I am purging my guest room and turning it into my (happy) creative space.

[@ScrappyWife]

I love the Gramercy one as well, but you are right, it is pricey!

[@introvert22]

This was helpful. I’ m looking to get a cart. TFS.

[@ScrappyWife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gisisodia]

The Nissaford is really good. I love it and I like it more because you can add boxes on it. Is big, steady and moves really smooth. I use it for half way projects hidden on boxes and for quick art materials. I live in a small apparent so I can move it side to side.

[@ScrappyWife]

Sounds like a great storage solution!

[@liliana1lfr]

Didn't know about the carts at Target, and guess I haven't paid attention to the adjustable option at Michael's. I'll have to take another look! Thanks!

[@ScrappyWife]

I’m so tempted by the Target ones!

[@avrilcrisp5725]

In the UK we have Dunelm. They sell a cart similar to the Raskogg in a navy or grey. The sell for about £30.00. I use mine for knitting, crochetting and cross-stitch supplies to keep handy, it hides behind the armchair until I whizz it round to chose which project I want to work on.

[@ScrappyWife]

Nice!!

[@polkadot8788]

I discovered that one too.

[@dianethoroughman9541]

Nice video. I want to say though that Michael's Gramercy cart comes in more than 2 colors. I got mine in teal. Of course, not every store carries every color.

[@ScrappyWife]

Good to know!

[@jaylenclark1715]

I have the Essex rolling cart by recollections and I love it! I use it for yarn, jewelry, and paper storage :) I'm looking into getting some pen storage/ desk organizer stuff to have a specific place for my markers and pens haha

[@ScrappyWife]

Nice! Glad that one is working for you!

[@mariarios489]

Thank you for your video it was very helpful

[@ScrappyWife]

Good, glad to help!

[@gypsy_gina]

Thanks great comparison video!

[@ScrappyWife]

You are so welcome!

[@nadinesawtell3267]

Consider getting magnetic locker pencil holders

[@ScrappyWife]

Good idea! I feel like the magnets have to be extra strong though

[@andreajohnsMyPotteryBliss]

I bought the Gramercy cart in turquoise from Amazon so it is available in other colors if you look around.

[@ScrappyWife]

Awesome!

[@carolhodges9899]

This was so helpful. Thanks for doing all the research for us. It would be nice if some of the accessories would be compatible with the other carts. I like the dividers shown in the top of the We R Memory Keepers cart, but I don’t want to pay $50 for a cart. You got a really great deal on yours!! That’s what I call being at the right place at the right time. Not sure which one I’ll buy yet, but I’ll keep your video to refer back to. As an aside, I got an email from Erin Condren’s website, and she’s going to be at your store tomorrow for a Meet and Greet.

[@ScrappyWife]

I heard about that!!! Too bad we have a packed day of family commitments

[@carolhodges9899]

I knew it was late notice, Elisa, but I’d feel bad if I hadn’t told you and you didn’t know and missed out. Have a fun weekend.

[@andrealavigne7824]

The dividers on the WRMK card looked like regular drawer dividers I got at The Container Store in their kitchen storage section. They were similar to these: www.containerstore.com/s/drawer-organizers/White/Customizable/3-dream-drawer-organizers/1cfd?productId=10028015, though the ones I got aren't adjustable. On mine, I had to cut the divider down to fit the drawer, and slip it into the brackets that come with the set. These other ones look more user-friendly. You can also use foam core board to make dividers--just cut it to the length you need to fit in your bin. If you want them to sit in place like the ones in the photo Elisa showed, just stick some adhesive foam insulation strips to the sides of the card, & wedge the foam core dividers in place. I did that with drawers in a sewing desk I built about 8 years ago, and they still are in perfect condition. I used this kind, which you can get at home improvement stores for less than $4/roll: www.lowes.com/pd/M-D-17-ft-x-3-4-in-Gray-Window-Seal-Foam-Window-Weatherstrip/1096049. Anyway, hope this helps save some $$$! :)

[@anntaft7808]

I use Seville Classics Industrial All-Purpose Utility Cart, NSF Listed. It is bigger, sturdier, and more expensive

[@ScrappyWife]

Good to know!

[@CandCbyPegi]

WalMart also has a Rascog/Lexington type cart for about $25.And FYI, Aldi is the largest grocery chain in Europe.

[@ScrappyWife]

I went by my Walmart and couldn’t find anything similar. Do you know what section it is in?

[@CandCbyPegi]

@@ScrappyWife I have seen them I'm the craft section where all of the storage pieces are.

[@babamoosie]

I have the ikea cart and was wondering if any of the accessories from other carts would work with it

[@ScrappyWife]

They don’t really work perfectly with other accessories. You are better off shopping at the dollar store for a few small containers to divide up the space. The tops from Michaels definitely don’t fit 😢

[@sallyb7472]

I bought handles for my Lexington. I don’t know if they are still available.

[@ScrappyWife]

Yes, I've had those in the past as well!

[@lauravasquez169]

I have the cart from Target. I put paint bottles on the top shelf so I can just push it next to my desk. I just push it back when I am done. I also bought the round magnet containers and have them on the top shelf of my cart. IKEA is too far to drive and Target gives you a 5 % discount when you use your red card.

[@ScrappyWife]

Awesome! Glad it is working for you!

[@CardsbyMaaike]

the Ikea raskogg in the |Netherlands started out at 59 euro..65 dollars or more now 40 euro, never been 30 dollars sadly cos I love the turqoise

[@ScrappyWife]

Darn! I’m sorry it is so much more!

[@polkadot8788]

Will you be doing an update featuring the ikea rashult trolley too?

[@ScrappyWife]

It doesn't appear to be very different from the Raskog!

[@ktk1964]

Would all of these carts roll on carpet? Because I know that some are harder to roll on carpet or is it the wheel size that matter. TFS!!! 👍🏽 I’m a new subscriber to your channel. 👍🏽😃

[@ScrappyWife]

Thanks for subscribing! I think the larger the wheel, the more likely it will roll on carpet. Of course, none will be completely smooth on carpet, but in my experience small wheels mean a bit unsteady.

[@ellenhofer3343]

Where do you live? My Michael's and Target stores while very large aren't set up so well & don't have these items. My IKEA however looks justike yours! Lol

[@jrm2716]

I have looked online for them.

[@Jailene622]

Where did you get the white containers hanging from the side ?

[@ScrappyWife]

Those are from IKEA

[@peggyflowers6755]

Will the lid for the Michael's cart fit the Ikea cart?

[@ScrappyWife]

No, it will not

[@jangeheb5390]

I noticed in one video it looked like you had a Texas necklace. I live near and work in Fort Worth. Are your stores anywhere close? I especially noticed that your Tuesday Morning is packed! I have shopped two, one in Fort Worth and one in Burleson. Do you mind telling us which you shop at? I would love to visit it, if not too far. Texas is a bit massive but we do travel around a bit south to Waco, Austin, and San Antonio areas.

[@ScrappyWife]

I am from Texas, but currently live in Northern Virginia! I did go to school at TCU though...go frogs!

[@jangeheb5390]

@@ScrappyWife That's awesome! I work very close to TCU. What is so funny is that today my mother and I went to Tuesday Morning on Hulen St. Oh my goodness, they have a huge haul! I kept throwing things into my basket stating, nope, I should not spend any more each time. LOL! They usually don't have that great of a selection.

[@shirleywilhelm1495]

I have been stating that these carts should be larger, it defeats the purpose of having one. You almost need a different type all together .

[@ScrappyWife]

Definitely depends on what your needs are!

[@chrisrice1376]

rainbow carts are not worth carrying home imho

[@ScrappyWife]

Yeah, not sure that they hold up well...

[@chrisrice1376]

@@ScrappyWife they don't and can't have any weight to speak of in them or they come out of the runner tracks

[@argusfleibeit1165]

Came here specifically to warn against these. If they were sturdy, they'd be great. The metal frame does not stay in place (I even put Lock-tite on all the screws, no help) and the drawers fall off the runners, collapsing onto each other. I even bought this at Office Depot when it was $40. Very wobbly, I hardly ever move it because that makes it even worse. Constantly trying to fix this for the past 10 years, I ought to send it to the landfill. Donating it would be mean to whoever took it.

[@annsmith5625]

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[@ScrappyWife]

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[@googlehater3079]

I ordered the Gramercy online last week because all online orders were 20% off. It was listed @ $59, w/20% off it came down to $39. I had a $10 gift card so I got it for the same price as my Lexington. I was going to buy a teal Raskog last year but they discontinued that color & the alternative was baby-poop brown. I see they now have a very tempting blue. The Lexington was a breeze to put together; I wouldn't have been able to assemble the Gramercy without this video by ThisisRealLife: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnWrY3SjibB2eZY. The hardest part was connecting the top & bottom side bars as I couldn't keep the buttons down far enough to slip into the bottom rails (I had the same problem with my Kenmore cannister accessories). I'd like to get the $65 5-shelf wire shelves from Target if they are ever on sale.

[@ScrappyWife]

That is a FABULOUS deal on the Gramercy!

[@pepethepatriot7524]

The Ikea Raskog cart is WORTHLESS JUNK! DO NOT BUY IT! There is no way to secure the 2nd shelf properly and it just slides down to the first shelf, you can put absolutely no weight on it! Only the top and bottom shelves are usable. Total garbage.

[@ScrappyWife]

Mine have worked out just fine 🤷🏻‍♀️