Craft Nook Organization Party

I felt the need to add party to the title to spice things up a bit. You know, not everyone likes the word organization. But really, it doesn't have to be a four letter word. I think as long as you have the right tools to do it with and enough space in which to organize it can be down right fun. What I don't like, is the cost of organizational tools. It is crazy how much they charge for plastic tubs these days! (Doesn't that make me sound old?!!)

For this project I tried to reuse as many containers as I could that we already had. I also tried to think outside of the box in what I used. I am happy with the results and think that it will work out well. I am still hoping to sew some bins made out of fabric at some point, but that will have to come later. (I already have way too many projects in the works.)

I wanted small containers with lids to organize all of my little stamping and scrapbooking accents. I had those metal spice containers in mind, but didn't like the price tag they came with. And then I found these little guys at Michael's. They are meant for party favors, but worked perfectly for my little items. There were 30 in the package and with a coupon I think I paid less than $15.

And here they are in their drawer with their goodies stashed inside.

As for my ever increasing ribbon stash, M and I tried to think of a good way to store it and finally decided on just getting plastic storage bins. And then we found these at Fleet Farm and a great ribbon storage system was born. I inserted dowels through the holes in the sides of the baskets and viola.

And finally, I used a junk drawer organizer to hold my sewing supplies.

Our Weekend; Part II

Remember this clue?

We have been busy working on the craft nook in the lower level over the past month. A few weekends ago my parents came up. Like the good kids that we are, we had a project ready for dad to tackle. He and M installed the craft nook. I have been working at getting everything in its place over the past few weeks and finally have it ready to show you. I know that there is more organizing in my future, but for now it is very functional. I was down sewing this morning and confirmed the what I had been thinking all along, "I love it."

Here is the wall of shelves for holding some of my stuff. (Does being a crafter make you a natural hoarder, or is it just me?)

And right around the corner is the wall with the work area and more storage.

And one last little nook.

I'll post more later on some of the fun organizing that I have been doing with all of my crafty stuff.