Even though spring is usually the time to get your cleaning and organizing done, I like to organize my craft space before the real chill of winter hits. That way I’ll start my crafting hibernation season with an organized space. I was searching around for some organizational supplies and discovered that there are so many ways I can use what I have around the house to craft a wonderfully put together space in no time. Here are six projects, using recycled materials, that will help you get organized and ready to create. Next » Tea Box Ribbon Holder
1. Tea Box Ribbon Holder
Bright and Blithe shares with us how to turn a tea box into a ribbon holder. You could easily cover the boxes with patterned paper or fabric to streamline your space. Next » Jelly Jar Storage
2. Jelly Jar Storage
Over on Country Living, get the easy how-to on turning jelly jars into space saving storage. Baby food jars would be a perfect alternative for smaller craft bits like buttons and beads. Next » Magazine Holders
3. Magazine Holders
If you’ve run out of magazines to stash away in your cereal box magazine holders, flip them a different way for a whole new kind of storage. Laughing Purple Goldfish Designs shows us her ingenious way of using magazine holders to store yarn. Stacks of scrap fabric or rolls of felt would also store well in these. Next » Wall Organizer
4. Wall Organizer
Crafty Nest gives a great step-by-step look at turning miscellaneous found pieces into an all-in-one wall organizer. Use this project as inspiration to find storage solutions in unexpected places. Next » Phonebook Pen Holder
5. Phone Book Pen Holder
Pens, pencils, colored pencils, markers, and brushes. These items are constantly floating around my workspace. Chica and Jo shows us how to turn a phone book into a holder for all of your writing and drawing implements. Next » Dry Erase Board
6. Picture Frame Dry Erase Board
Keep all of your dates, projects, and deadlines straight with this picture frame dry erase board from Make It and Love It. I could see making a couple smaller boards to keep different to-do lists separate and organized. Sometimes cleaning and organizing our craft areas can be a bit daunting. These projects, however, make getting organized fun. Do you have any DIY storage solutions for your craft space? I would love to see photos and hear your suggestions. Feel free to leave some comments and links! [Craft room image by Christaface via Flickr Creative Commons, Tea box image by bright and blithe, Jelly jar image by Wendell T. Webber via Country Living, Magazine holders image by Laughing Purple Goldfish Designs, Wall organizer image by Craftynest, Phonebook pen holder by Chica and Jo, and Wipe board image by Living My Life On Purpose]
