My Favorite Organization Tools || Organizing Your Craft Room

Craft room organization can definitely be tricky depending on the size and layout of your craft space. I have been in all sizes of craft spaces before and there are a few organization tools/systems that I reach for over and over again. In this video, I am walking you through some of my favorite organization tools and systems that I have used in each and every craft space that I have every had! Supplies linked below!
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[@kathielightfoot1380]

Great Video! Thank you! 🩷 Here’s a tip…. Museum putty, put it on the bottom of your drawer dividers to keep them in place. Easy to remove and use again. I also connect acrylic organizers together using it. No more sliding containers.

[@LoJo99]

🩵🤍🩵💜🩵

[@ThankfulNanaDiane]

Is there a particular brand of museum putty that you use? Can it be used to hang things on the wall without damage? Thanks so much! 😊

[@kathielightfoot1380]

@@ThankfulNanaDiane I don’t think it will hold anything with weight. Maybe a poster. They use it after hanging pictures to keep them straight on the wall so they don’t move. There’s not a specific brand. I got mine on Amazon. I use it for hanging lite items like ribbon on my cabinet doors at Christmas as well as gingerbread men made from craft foam. Only light items. Also I use it on the bottom of decor on shelves so they don’t knock over if bumped or there’s an earthquake. There’s putty and wax. I use both but like the putty better. I hope this helps.

[@ThankfulNanaDiane]

@@kathielightfoot1380 That’s very helpful! Thanks! Is there a name brand?

[@ScrappyWife]

I actually do use museum putty in my drawers, just haven't gotten around to all the bins yet!

[@xyngchic]

My cricut is crucial for organizing…that’s where I print my labels. I also use gutters from Home Depot or Lowe’s for ribbon storage.

[@ScrappyWife]

Those gutters are a good find!

[@lindacade3975]

I really like Dollar Tree clear, plastic shoe boxes with lids. These stack nicely on shelves. Although I have two label makers, I much prefer using Dollar Tree "Adhesive Lable Holder with blank inserts". They come 18 to a pack. Several years ago I would pick up a couple packs each time I hit Dollar Tree so I've built up a good size collection. The labels can easily be replaced and the clear holders stick well to the shoe boxes, notebooks, etc. Clear plastic containers for berries are useful to keep smaller items in the shoe boxes. The lids to these berry containers also "lock" to keep the items in. I've also used the large clear plastic containers that salad greens come in to store ribbons and twine.

[@ScrappyWife]

So many great finds!

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Thank you for sharing! I like my carts, but what has been part of my space for over 40 years is home made storage, I have an altered box for pens that I made in the mid '80s, still holds pens. 😁

[@ScrappyWife]

Wonderful!

[@brendaschindler1169]

Thanks for this video, i am organizing my craft space right now.

[@ScrappyWife]

Have fun!

[@nancyglaspie6735]

I have a lazy Susan tool organizer on my desk. It has my most used brushes, stamp cleaner, pens, craft knives, etc. TFS

[@ScrappyWife]

Yes! Those are always so useful!

[@dee_ewell_pierce]

Oddly enough, one of my favorite organization things is a bean can on my desk. I'm a scrapbooker primarily and when I'm at a crop, that little bean can keeps all my most used tools right in front of me so they don't get lost in my mess.

[@BMad-we6qf]

I repurposed my canned vegetable cans to hold my various pens and markers on one of my craft carts. I can wheel the collection to whatever station I need these.

[@ScrappyWife]

Love it! Totally works for keeping the necessary tools within hands reach.

[@kathyfisher4038]

I have 2 carts one for my Big Shot and all my embossing folders and the other I use next to my work table with some of my stamps, stencils, my misty , dies, 6x4 paper packs and I love them because they are so helpful and can be moved if needed. And yes I love my brother label maker!!

[@ScrappyWife]

Awesome!!!

[@Wannabecrafting247]

I love the vinyl you put on your rolling cart, so cute and cheerful!

[@ScrappyWife]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@kittydemeo]

I have saved so many old Iphone boxes or Ipad boxes, or any sturdy card boxes, and line the bottoms and sides with paper, and have instant recyclable storage

[@ScrappyWife]

Yes, works well to reuse them like that!

[@taniab2018]

Great tips Vertical space is tricky for me in that I'm in a wheelchair & SHORT. But i can go up 3x4 in a m Kallax, which is enough.

[@ScrappyWife]

That makes total sense, and certainly changes the way you think of organization.

[@carolhodges9899]

So many great ideas and tips!! Thank you.

[@ScrappyWife]

You are so welcome!

[@judyevansparker5989]

wow love all the ways you have organized your space

[@ScrappyWife]

Thanks so much Judy!

[@CraftyEntrepreneur]

Love the card catalog. Worked 5 years in a library using the card catalog.

[@ScrappyWife]

Thanks so much! Definitely one of my favorite parts of my craft room as well!

[@lesliewells-ig5dl]

Thanks for this inspirational video!! Great advice!!

[@ScrappyWife]

Of course!

[@barbarap6851]

Thank you, Elisa! I am constantly reorganizing. I keep decorative painting and planner supplies in the same room! I use my craft cart for mediums, less often used brushes, inks, etc. It's such great storage.

[@ScrappyWife]

Wonderful!

[@cindyellis765]

Great info and tips. I use clear plastic shoe boxes that open like drawers. I keep my embellishments, washi tape, embossing powders, etc in them. They are so convenient because they are see-through and easy to open. I also have an antique wooden set of drawers that was once a set of drawers for holding pastels.

[@ScrappyWife]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@Wannabecrafting247]

I love using my label maker. It has several font options.

[@ScrappyWife]

Yes, that makes it so fun when you can customize the font!

[@lesliec8069]

Thank you for sharing. I also need to see stuff. I do have some clear drawers on wheels. What has been most helpful has been clear hanging pockets.

[@ScrappyWife]

Clear hanging pockets sound like a fun system to work with!

[@cindyr9250]

I love drawers. I have several roll around carts with drawers. Now the 7 drawer cart, put it on a dolly I got from Harbor Freight. It has my DMC floss. My big fabrics are in the long 3 drawer roll around cart. Replaced the casters with a big dolly from Harbor Freight. Also hubby made me a cabinet to hold other carts and drawer things. It is also on dollies. As to thrift store finds, an old bread box holds sewing machine accessories. A revolving spice rack for pins, needles and very small things. My bead storage is an old wooden shoe holder cut in thirds. Two of them are the sides of the custom cabinet. Also milk crates are great for yarn.

[@rachelburgener819]

Awesome ideas!!! ❤️😀

[@ScrappyWife]

Thanks for sharing!

[@carolcorrado1784]

Wonderful video! Thanks

[@ScrappyWife]

Glad you liked it!

[@carofratzscher3942]

My number one organizer are those clear project/kit/collection organizers which I hate seeing vanishing from all suppliers. I‘m talking about those things that are like a 12“ by 12“ paper sleeve but have 3 additional pockets for corresponding stickers and embellishments. I store most of my stash in collections and kits and if I use regular 12“ by 12“ pockets all the heavy stickers and embellishments slide to the bottom of the pocket making access harder and requiring more real estate on my shelves. Cropper hopper used to have them and totally Tiffany, but I haven’t been able to get them lately. Any hints?

[@ScrappyWife]

Those sound very functional! I haven't seen any with the extra pockets attached...

[@sawdust2556]

This was a great video, Elisa!t❤ Thanks 🎉

[@ScrappyWife]

You are so welcome!

[@terryl3581]

I love using clear storage boxes. I usually buy them at Costco. I label them and stack them on top of my cubby shelving. Presently I have 29 of them stacked and I have room for more.

[@ScrappyWife]

Clear boxes for the win!

[@trishamcm7171]

Stamp & Storage, but worth every penny for organizing your inks, etc. Where do you purchase that putty?

[@ScrappyWife]

Stamp & Storage is such a great system...pricey for sure, but definitely works well. The museum wax can be picked up on Amazon!

[@karenbrauneis4290]

Love your video. I’m very much like you in that I need to see my creative items. Kind of like - out of sight, out of mind. I love your vertical space idea, especially the way you have your washi tape displayed. What holders did you use? They are exactly what I’ve been looking for.

[@ScrappyWife]

Those are actually clear acrylic shelves intended for nail polish. I picked them up off of Amazon!

[@daniellebrown4999]

i am try to work on my she shed scrapbook try to figure out storage

[@ScrappyWife]

Good luck getting it organized.

[@annettepearce1690]

I love my recycled Ferrero Rocher containers. Clear and with lids that can sit underneath if not needed.

[@ScrappyWife]

Awesome!! Sounds perfect for storing craft supplies.

[@jacquiposener7262]

I have a Frerro Rocher pyramids container that I ukase to store my blending sponges and handles. I can turn it to find the colour I need. It’s great!

[@patriciakumar115]

So love your channel and so love your ribbon storage! Please let me know where I can purchase these clear shelves. You give the most practical advice. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

[@ScrappyWife]

Those are actually clear acrylic shelves that were meant for nail polish. I ordered them off of Amazon.

[@patriciakumar115]

@@ScrappyWife Excellent! Thank you for letting me know! So love your videos!

[@susiemarie8587]

I had to go back and look again. I believe that’s Washi tape, not ribbon

[@patriciakumar115]

@@susiemarie8587 I think you're right! After I read your comment, I rewatched the video. Thank you for pointing out that it's washi tape and not ribbon.

[@francetrudel9194]

Bonjour! I would like to know where I can find the tray cart. I always work on more than one project and like that cart a lot. Thanks.

[@ScrappyWife]

Here you go - amzn.to/3CMHcNm

[@francetrudel9194]

@@ScrappyWife Merci!

[@PlowAndPantryHomestead]

What are those clear things the washi is in on the wall?

[@ScrappyWife]

Those are nail polish holders - acrylic shelves!

[@PlowAndPantryHomestead]

@@ScrappyWife Awesome! Thanks!

[@alisakerwoodakarainbowangel]

I have 3 shelves I still have from home depot

[@ScrappyWife]

Nice!

[@christinewiebebuchanan3987]

Washi is the answer - what was the question?? Priceless.

[@ScrappyWife]

Washi is always the answer!!!

[@julieolinger1386]

Great organizational ideas! I've just moved into a new space and am slowly organizing the way I want. Could you please link the nail polish shelves on Amazon that you used for ribbon? Most are not deep enough to hold ribbon and do not have a plastic end on each side to keep rolls of ribbon from falling off to the floor. Thank you!❤

[@ScrappyWife]

Those are actually washi tape rolls, not ribbons! Here are the ones I have - amzn.to/3qwcm8X

[@julieolinger1386]

@@ScrappyWife Thank you! My bad. My washi is under control but my ribbon is not! I bet I could do something similar to what you did with your washi for ribbon so I could get ribbon both easily usable and pretty on the walls.

[@robinvogelsang5535]

Which cart is the one w/the wooden top cover? I love and use many of these ideas, thanks for sharing! I need to think more about vertical storage!🙂

[@carolefreeman2544]

I know Michaels sells the cart and sells the wooden top separately. 😊

[@ScrappyWife]

The cart is from Michaels, as well as the wooden topper!

[@robinvogelsang5535]

@@ScrappyWife thanks!!

[@robinvogelsang5535]

@@carolefreeman2544 thanks!!

[@MicheleEngel]

Great video! What type of hardware are you using to hang your stencils? Those bars and hooks look really sturdy. I was using curtain rods attached to the wall for awhile, but they weren’t strong enough for the weight of the stencils.

[@ScrappyWife]

All of that was purchased from IKEA! I think the key is to use wall anchors to make sure that it can take the weight.

[@denisefazio6708]

What is the best way to organize stickers? I've tried drawers, bins, plastic folders, etc. Maybe if I stop buying them!!! Thanks in advance.

[@ScrappyWife]

I use separate bins that I picked up from Target that are working really well for me.

[@lindastarr6569]

Where did get divided for you stickets in the carts with the stickers.

[@ScrappyWife]

Michaels!

[@annsmith5625]

⚾️

[@ScrappyWife]

👍🏻

[@londawhitt6841]

😊👋👍🌞🇺🇸

[@ScrappyWife]

Thanks for watching!

[@carolhutner8931]

This video came at a good time for me. My space is in chaos and it’s a daunting project to get organized. This has given me the impetus to just “do it”! I’ve my label maker ready to go!💙💛🪴

[@ScrappyWife]

You got this!