Everything about the holiday season is busy, including crafting. With last-minute gift wrapping, cardmaking, and decorations to make, staying organized can be difficult. That’s why during the holidays, zoning is key. Designating different areas of your craft space to various tasks and projects helps you stay organized, on schedule, and creatively inspired. Read on to discover five zones that will make your holiday prep more efficient. 

Zone #1 - The Gift Wrapping Zone

Your craft space is the perfect place to prepare gifts and wrap presents for the holidays. However, before setting up your wrapping station, ensure you have sufficient space and a proper system in place. Make a list of all of the supplies you will need for wrapping, including paper rolls, colored cardstock, tape, ribbons, tissue paper, bows, tags, and gift bags. Use Drawer Inserts to organize your smaller elements. Having a dedicated space to wrap gifts saves time and streamlines your holiday preparations. 

Zone #2 - The Tag & Card Zone

Christmas cards are one of the best ways to use your creativity to uplift others during the holiday season. To take the stress away from your card-making, set up an efficient tag and card zone. Stock blank tags, cards, stamps, ink refills, and embellishments in a few drawers near your primary work station. Keep your favorite holiday colors organized with Ink Cube Grids and the Grid Storage System, and organize your projects with Drawer Cups. Create cards and tags in batches to keep the mess of creativity from taking over your whole space. 

Zone #3 - The Decor-Making Zone

Putting up holiday decorations is one of the best parts of the season. Handmade decorations add an extra bit of warmth to any room, and they are great for gifting, as well! Allowing yourself sufficient time and space to complete your seasonal decor projects is crucial when preparing for the holiday season rush. Keep your wreath forms, floral picks, hot glue, ornaments, and ribbon stored neatly in Triple Drawers with a Ribbon Grid Storage System or on Adjustable Shelves using the Ribbon Shelf for BCO for easy access and inspiration. Use a Craft Caddy to keep your tools ready to grab as you create. 

 

Zone #4 - The Assembly & Staging Zone

This is the zone where everything comes together. Dedicate a large work surface or part of your floor space to assembling projects and gifts, and preparing them for wrapping. This space is excellent for batch-making gifts, packing party favors (or Christmas cookies!), or boxing finished crafts. For a central assembly hub, consider using the Craft Island. With a large work surface and mobile storage, the Craft Island could be the holiday crafting sidekick you have been waiting for.

Zone #5 - The Storage & Supply Zone

To save yourself from those dreaded last-minute shopping trips, stock up on supplies you know you’ll need for holiday projects. Keep your backup supplies like extra ribbon, cardstock, tags, glue sticks, tape, and more in this zone. Use Label Holders to keep your drawers labeled and ready to pull from when you need a quick restock.

The More You Zone

Giving each part of your holiday crafting process its own zone increases your productivity and restores the peace and joy of creating. Don’t wait for the hectic nature of the holidays to set in. Start organizing now with Best Craft Organizer’s modular storage solutions and build your own personalized creative zones.