Crafting is even more fun when you can store your supplies in a portable craft organizer. Here are 10 of my favorite options to organize your craft supplies. Several of these craft organizers can be created from things you already have at homeIf you are shopping for a new portable craft organizer, look for coupons. Most stores have coupons and sales regularly. I strongly encourage you to "shop" ... [ Read More ]
How to Create a Craft Space
Every crafter needs space to craft. What if you don't have a craft room? What if you have a room, but it's too messy to use? Don't worry! You can easily create a craft space with a bag or box and a few key supplies! In order to create a space, you first have to gather supplies. Read my Top 5 Everyday Items You Can Use to Start Crafting Right Now. If you're just getting started, the Top 5 ... [ Read More ]
DIY Decoupage Jar
Mason jars are a great craft staple. Combined with decoupage (a visual art that decorates an object by gluing colored paper cutouts onto it), you can create a Decoupage Jar for beautiful storage or home decor.The first decoupage project that I can remember was in first grade. My Girl Scout troop was planning a puppet show. For the puppet heads, we used light bulbs covered in decoupage. Then we ... [ Read More ]
Paper Scrap Storage
Have you ever needed just a small piece of paper for a craft, which you knew you had somewhere in your scrap pile, but looking for it was too overwhelming or would take too long? As my scrap pile got larger, looking for the right scrap got harder and harder. I knew it was time to create effective Paper Scrap Storage.You guys have heard me say many times that I save almost everything. I don’t mean ... [ Read More ]
DIY Marker Storage
As I continue my never-ending quest for organization, I decided that I needed better marker storage to keep all my writing utensils close at hand. In keeping with my hoarder collector persona, I have plenty of pencils, pens, markers, and more. My current two desktop holders, a mug and an old mesh container, are overflowing (and a little outdated.) I need something better.Being the lazy crafter ... [ Read More ]
DIY Vinyl Storage Using Cardboard Tubes
I have a vinyl problem. What I mean is, I have a vinyl storage problem. We all know there is no such thing as too much vinyl. I’ve tried a few different storage methods, but my collection has, um, outgrown them. What’s a vinyl hoarder to do? Create new storage. Many years ago, when I thought my life was busy, but I only had 1 child and didn’t have an earthly clue what busy meant, I used my ... [ Read More ]