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    This DIY Organised Craft Storage makes crafting so much easier! Lots of great tips to having all your craft supplies in one spot... and done cheaply, while being thrifty and totally organised!
    DIY Organised Craft Storage

    DIY Organised Craft Storage!

    Having all your craft supplies easy to get to, makes 'crafting' so much more enjoyable.
    Don't you hate it when you want to do a craft but you just can't find that paintbrush, screwdriver or decorative paper!
    I am the same!..... and after completing my Old Filing Cabinet Makeover, I was inspired to organise all my other craft 'bits and pieces'....on the cheap!

     DIY Organised Craft Storage
    Now I don't have a spare room that is 'my crafting spot' but I do have a corner of my garage that I am slowly transforming into 'my craft corner'.
    I have a large old desk that has been given a lick of white paint, I made over an old filing cabinet to store 'crafty things'....and now I have added storage shelves to organise all the 'little things'....scissors, hooks, staples, ribbon etc (you know those things that are always stored in a junk box or drawer!)

    a space ready for DIY Organised Craft Storage
    The blank little corner that is being transformed... (it is just asking for a little bit of love...right?) 
    I am doing my craft corner on a budget...and I am glad to say that I finished the shelves and organised it all for under $50.00. 
    HOW did you do that I hear you ask?....
    Well, I am getting thrifty and re-using things around my home.
    You know that saying...'shop your home!'

    How to DIY Organised Craft Storage

    I did buy the stand and it was a bargain.... it is a hardware storage stand for the garage!
    I bought it at my local hardware store and it was on sale for $39.99.... not sure why because they usually sell for around $80.00. Maybe it had a broken box but it looked wonderful to me!
    a great way to start making DIY Organised Craft Storage
     So after putting it together, I just needed to make it a little pretty...
    the start of DIY Organised Craft Storagepreparing for DIY Organised Craft Storage
    getting ready for DIY Organised Craft Storage
    (Don't mind the old spare bed poking out from behind the cupboard...you wont see it once there are things on the stand....our little secret 😉
    great tips for DIY Organised Craft Storagegreat tips for DIY Organised Craft Storage
    easy tips for DIY Organised Craft Storage

    Tip 1 - DIY Organised Craft Storage

    So adding a little bit of pretty paper hid the ugly brown shelves (and sorry for the awful lighting...not great for taking photos in the garage :-/
    ... and now to start sorting!
    So my goal was not to spend too much but I wanted it organised, so I went and found as many jars and containers as I could and spray painted the lids...just so they looked they they matched.. (Yes, we eat a LOT of peanut paste!) 
    easy tips for DIY Organised Craft Storageeasy tips for DIY Organised Craft Storage

    Tip 2 - DIY Organised Craft Storage

    To remove that sticky muck that is left behind from removing the paper labels from jars.... simply mix equal parts of oil and bicarb of soda, mixed into a paste and smooth it onto the jars. Then let it sit for a while and then it washes off really easily!
    a great way to remove labels for DIY Organised Craft Storagea great way to remove labels for DIY Organised Craft Storage

    Tip 3 - DIY Organised Craft Storage

    I dragged out my Lazy Susan that I bought from Ikea  about 2 years ago (that I never used in the kitchen)... BUT it is a great idea to stand all the little jars on so I can find what I am looking for by simply giving it a quick swirrrrrl... ah!...too easy!
    DIY Organised Craft Storage

    Tip 4 - DIY Organised Craft Storage

    I purchased these stick-on labels for $1.00 at a cheap store and the best part is that they are removable, so I can always change the labels when I need to store something different in the container. 
    great tips for DIY Organised Craft Storage

    Tip 5 - DIY Organised Craft Storage

    I also 'hoard' ..store old tins because they are soooo handy for lots of different things...including  covering in contact paper and using them to store crafty things such as paintbrushes!
    easy and thrifty tips for DIY Organised Craft Storageeasy and thrifty tips for DIY Organised Craft Storage
    easy and thrifty tips for DIY Organised Craft Storage

    Tip 6 - DIY Organised Craft Storage 

    I purchased from Target some curtain hooks for $2.00.
    Now I am sure they were on sale because of the weird looking balls on the hooks...but that didn't bother me because they would be perfect to hang from the craft stand.
    easy and thrifty tips for DIY Organised Craft Storage
     I wanted to store some decorative paper, so it was easy to get to and cut a piece off....so I simply hooked a curtain hook on each side of the stand, threaded through an old curtain rod (cut to size with a hand hacksaw) and then threaded the paper roll onto the curtain rod.
    easy and thrifty tips for DIY Organised Craft Storage
    See...a perfect way to cut off a piece of wrapping paper!
    easy and thrifty tips for DIY Organised Craft Storage
    easy and thrifty tips for DIY Organised Craft Storage

    Tip 7 - DIY Organised Craft Storage

    To store my other wrapping paper and contact paper, I hung some hooks and clipped them on with bulldog clips. 
    I always have those spare rolls handy for wrapping presents now!
    easy and thrifty tips for DIY Organised Craft Storageeasy and thrifty tips for DIY Organised Craft Storage

    Tip 8 - DIY Organised Craft Storage

    I added to the Craft Stand my DIY best way to store ribbon, tape and string. 
    Click on the link here to find out how to make one....all for only $1.00!
     Ribbon, Tape and String... Simple Storage!
    It is amazing what you find when you have a look around your home for useful containers!
    I had spare Ikea white boxes that were in my son's room with nothing in them  (everything seems to be on his book case...that is going to be my next organising job :-/)
     
    I found an old basket that I gave a quick white spray paint and even some white drawers that were in my bathroom cupboard that were really put to better use on the craft stand.
    I did purchase 5 cute little wicker baskets for $1.00 each at the cheap shop
    and I was lucky to get some hanging labels for Christmas.... (see me smile!)
    easy and thrifty tips for DIY - Organised Craft Storage

    Cost for DIY Organised Craft Storage

    So far this little organising project has cost me:

    • Stand $39.99
    • Baskets 5 x $1.00 = $5.00
    • Wooden hanging labels  - a gift for Xmas from my sister-in-law...Thanks Kelly! 😉
    • Shower curtain hooks - $2.00
    • Sticky black labels - $1.00
    Total Cost-$ 47.99 !! ......under $50.00!  ...got to love that! 😀
    easy and thrifty tips for DIY Organised Craft Storage

     

    easy and thrifty tips for DIY Organised Craft Storage
    easy and thrifty tips for DIY Organised Craft Storage

     

    easy and thrifty tips for DIY Organised Craft Storage
    I have a few more ideas to add to the craft stand but for now my craft corner is starting to take shape.
    So where will you find me for the next little while...crafting....yeah !!! 😀
    easy and thrifty tips for DIY Organised Craft Storage
    I hope this gives you some ideas for your own craft space...
    let me know if you have any other thrifty ideas for being an organised crafter!
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    Comments

    1. Rhiannon Langford

      December 29, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      I am so impressed by this project. Smart idea with the wrapping paper covering on the shelves. And the ribbon storage! I don't know what I love the best!

      Reply
    2. Amber Harrop

      December 31, 2014 at 4:56 pm

      I only wish my craft storage looked this neat - Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board

      Reply
    3. Carmia

      January 02, 2015 at 12:23 pm

      I love the way you stored these items! It looks so neat and organised. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow

      January 04, 2015 at 8:48 pm

      Fantastic organization here! 🙂 So many great ideas 🙂

      Reply
    5. Teri

      January 04, 2015 at 11:23 pm

      I just love how clever and smart all your ideas are. Everything looks so neat and organized. I would love if you would stop by my blog party and share this. The party is called "Celebrate It!" It's where we celebrate the "everyday wonderful" of our lives! Thanks for such great ideas, and I hope to see you at the party!
      http://thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2015/01/celebrate-it-blog-party-24.html#

      Reply
    6. Barb

      January 12, 2015 at 3:31 am

      Thank you for posting to Motivation Monday!

      Reply
    7. Beverly Roderick

      January 12, 2015 at 4:13 am

      You have tons of great ideas here! I especially like the wrapping paper hooks.

      Reply
    8. Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane

      January 19, 2015 at 5:28 pm

      So many great ideas! Pinned to the Pretty Preppy Board (and thanks for linking up!).

      Reply
    9. On Being Bianca ...

      January 21, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      Wow! Super organized! Love those peanut paste jars "after". Thanks for linking up to the Pretty Preppy Party! I'm pinning! xx, b

      Reply
    10. Leia

      January 22, 2015 at 4:22 am

      Wow, I'd love to have my things organized like that! I'm impressed that you were able to do all that for only $50. I love the wrapping paper dispenser, too. Great idea. Thanks for sharing at On Display Thursday. Hope to see you again this week, Thursday morning!
      -Leia @ Eat It & Say Yum

      Reply
    11. Bonnie H

      February 03, 2015 at 1:29 pm

      I love your organized craft supplies! The price is just right too. 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty this week.
      ~Bonnie

      Reply
    12. Sarah Nenni-Daher

      February 06, 2015 at 9:48 pm

      Oh my goodness - contact paper on tins is now going to open up so many DIY projects for me! This is a brilliant way to store all of my paintbrushes. Thank you so much for sharing at the Thank Goodness It's Thursday party. I'm a new follower.

      Reply
    13. Angela Neese Rathbun

      February 19, 2015 at 9:47 am

      So much function in a small space - and it looks good, too! That's a winning combination! I love how many items you repurposed for storage. Thanks for linking up at The Creative Circle! I hope you'll join us again this week!

      Reply
    14. Crystal@Zipperhead Creations

      February 23, 2015 at 12:58 am

      I am looking forward to starting to build my crafting space soon. A lot of these ideas will come in really handy. I especially love the wrapping paper idea. Very creative!

      Reply
    15. Karen

      August 25, 2015 at 8:59 pm

      I've been searching for those great black cheap labels. Can't find them anywhere

      Reply
      • Barb

        August 26, 2015 at 6:08 am

        Hi Karen!! I found them at a dollar store...or we call them here a 'cheap shop'. Maybe a craft store. Do you have something like that near you? The other option, is to buy black contact paper and use white marker on them. Good luck!! 🙂

        Reply
    16. Kristina & Millie

      August 27, 2015 at 9:31 am

      wow so beautiful! so organized! no more searching all over for what you need - it's right at your fingertips! Saving this for sure and hope to do something along these lines in my craft room. Awesome!

      Reply

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