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Elphie’s Guide to a Perfectly Organized Craft Room

Posted by Elphie, Best Craft Organizer on Nov 20, 2023

Elphie’s Guide to a Perfectly Organized Craft Room

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It’s Elphie, your crafting companion with a nose for organization! I’m here to share 5 tips for keeping your craft space organized and ready for your next craft project.

1. Maximize Vertical Space

Open clear plastic box holding four tubes of colorful washi tape rolls, with a "Best Craft Organizer" logo and small dog drawing Wall-mounted row of clear boxes holding thread spools, markers and supplies above a white desk with a lamp and chair.

Think upwards! Utilize wall space with shelving or hanging systems. This approach not only saves desk space but also keeps your supplies visible and easy to access. Our Wall Box System is a great example of how to make the most of vertical space. 

2. Organized Drawers for Efficient Crafting 

Open drawer with clear trays sorting gold, silver, copper and bronze seed beads, bugle beads, and head pins by type and color.

Keep your drawers clutter-free with Accessory Trays or Grids. This helps categorize your supplies, making them easy to find and reducing the time spent searching. Try our Accessory Trays, Half Trays, or Grid Storage System to transform chaotic drawers into well-ordered storage. 

3. Dedicated Crafting Zone

Tall white cabinet with about 90 small drawers in three columns beside a white desk, chair, and flowers in a craft nook.

Assign a specific area in your home for your crafting supplies. This could be a corner of a room, a dedicated space, or even a section in your closet. Our range of Cabinets, available in various sizes, can help create a defined and organized crafting zone, making your supplies orderly and accessible, even in the tiniest of spaces. 

4. Avoiding the ‘Miscellaneous’ Trap

Teal cabinet drawers with label holders reading "Gold Findings," "Silver Findings," and "Silver Charms."

It’s easy to throw everything into one drawer, but this can lead to frustration. Instead, categorize items and label them. A place for everything and everything in its place ensures you can find what you need without the hassle. Labels are your best friend in maintaining order. Our Label Holder allows you to label every drawer and also provides the flexibility to change the label as your craft supplies evolve. 

5. Storage Solutions for Easy Access and Cleanup

Light wood drawer unit with gray drawers of varying depths, each with a white handle and no labels, topped with a vase and pen cup.

Select storage options that not only help you organize but also make it easy to use and put away your supplies. The goal is to streamline your crafting process, making setup and cleanup a breeze. Best Craft Organizer Drawers have various depths from 1”-3” providing the right amount of space for your supplies.

With these tips, you’ll find that organizing your crafting space not only enhances your creativity but also makes your crafting more enjoyable and less stressful. Happy organizing!

Elphie
Best Craft Organizer