7.21.2009

My Crafty Cubby

Last week when I said my scrap space was a mess I wasn't kidding and I decided to do more than just tidy up. That next day I made a plan to completely reorganize my paper crafting supplies. I got 2 white foam boards and decided to get organizationally crafty. Three hours (with many interruptions from my kidlets) and $3 got me this awesome little ink organizational system. I had seen so many different ink holders I thought I could probably come up with something that works for me. The best part is that while the system is stable, it's not permanent. So if I ever want my armoire back for computer or some other use, I won't ruin anything taking out the little ink system. It was really simple to put together. I used a craft knife, a tape measure, pencil and my 6"x24" acrylic quilting thingie. Just measure, line up, and slice. I used simple glue dots to keep the sections in their spots. The bottom holds my PTI stamps with room to grow, then next is my inks separated by color, markers, then ribbon spools. Most ribbon I buy by the yard so I don't need a lot of spool space. Also up there for now is a tube of stickles, the last of my white flowers, and then a repurposed prima tin filled with ribbon scraps.



Here is the entire inside of my armoire. Yes this is all of my paper crafting supplies. The photo boxes on the bottom are labeled as Photos, Buttons, Punches, and Embossing Tools though the embossing box holds other things like my brayer, glitters, paints, etc. There is space behind those boxes that hold my other stamps and other tools I don't use very often like my cropadile. The papers on the left are all patterned and then the ones in the paper organizers are all cardstock. On the second shelf I have two 13 inch deep cubby drawers. The top one is all flowers separated by color and then the bottom is embellishments and chipboard. Next to that is more chipboard in plastic, my coluzzle system, my E size CTMH stamps, embellishment organizer, cuttlebug plates and the cuttlebug. The craft cases contain embroidery floss and ribbon and then there is my box of CTMH stamps. The keyboard tray holds my paper cutter and those 12x12 bags are all holding scrap paper (yikes!). Everything else you can pretty much see, my pen holder with pens, adhesive, and scissors (extras behind), stamping blocks, cleaner and other occassionally used tools, and then the top is my stack of thickers stickers. The best part is I have a laptop now instead of a desktop and guess what? Yup, it fits perfectly in the remaining space where my desktop monitor used to be! I usually craft on the dining table or the floor so I don't need a lot of 'counter space'. Just space to store everything. My favorite part is that I can just close the doors and viola, clean! Even if it isn't ^_~ I hope you enjoyed this peek into my little craft cubby. Have a wonderful Tuesday!

10 comments:

Reynna said...

I love this Marjorie. Everything has a place. So neat and tidy. Great job with this.

If you get a chance, stop by my blog today as my art was inspired by you.

Have a great Tuesday.

Alanna said...

Oops about the comment above. I didn't realize that my daughter was signed on. Anyway, the comment above is from me.

Sparkplug17 said...

I love your mug, it's so pretty! I love your holder you made! Everythings so neat and organized!

AmethystCat said...

very creative storage space and very organized. TFS!

Lori said...

Wow Marjorie,
You are so organized. Love how you have everything condensed. I really have to work on organization. It looks like you "use" your stuff vs "hoarding" it.

Vicki Burns said...

I am way jealous! would love to have a crafting room that isn't in my dining room!

Sarah said...

Your ink holder for $3 is inspired! WOW what a great idea.

Maricar said...

Wonderful organization!

Suzanne @ Day to Day said...

Wow everything is neat and tidy! I so wish I could get my craft stuff to fit in a space like that, mine takes up way too much room.

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for sharing!! I'm constantly looking for ways to organize my supplies - aren't we all - and love when I can get ideas from others. Way to go breaking out the construction side of you and making your own with foam board! What an inspiration. :)