Spring Into Craft Room Organization: Fun & Functional Organizing Ideas!
- Amanda Olson-Schmidt
- Mar 18
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 19
Hey Happy Sorters!
We’ve done it…we’ve made it to Spring. Let’s open the windows (unless it’s raining, LOL) and start some fun organizing projects! Did you know that March is National Craft Month? Are you a crafter? I’d love to hear what you do! I personally am a scrapbooker and painter.
Process
First things first, craft room organizing shouldn’t be something you dread; there are many ways to make a project tolerable. I like to grab my favorite chai tea and put on some upbeat music!
When beginning any organizing project, it’s good to start with the basics. Sort supplies into keep, toss, or donate piles. If you enjoy several types of crafts, start with just one genre.
· Keep your favorite, most used supplies
· Toss/Recycle any broken or old dried out supplies
· Donate any good condition supplies that you no longer use
Now that we’ve gone through the keep, toss and donate process, let’s address those items that are keepers, and give them good homes.
Supplies
Here are some simple storage solutions to get your supplies in order. Keep in mind that you don’t need to buy more products. You may have your own “container store” in your home; filled with items that were bought with good intentions but never used. If more containers do become necessary, you can snag great deals on your local Buy Nothing Group, FB Marketplace, or at thrift or dollar stores.
· Clear Containers: Use stackable clear storage containers/shoeboxes to keep your supplies visible and easily accessible. Group similar items together and use some fun washi tape for labels.
· Pegboards: Install a pegboard on your wall to hang tools, ribbons, and other craft items. Make outlines of items like scissors, so you know that’s where they will live when not in use.
· Shelves and Bins: Utilize shelves and bins to store larger items like paper, fabric, and paints.
· Rolling Carts: Utilize a rolling cart for frequently used supplies within reach as you roll around your creative space. Open jars on top are great for holding colored pencils and markers.
· Jars: Separate small items like beads, buttons and other bits and bobs. Keep like items in a larger clear container.
One last thing that is great to hang in your craft room is a memo board! Kept around your working space, this will hold your ideas and inspiration.
Moving next to the tossed items. These are generally self-explanatory, although Staples stores will recycle mechanical pencils and dried out pens, markers and highlighters. See what else you can recycle at Staples here.
Local North County San Diego Resource
Finally, let’s talk about donating and downsizing supplies. If you’re in my neck of the woods, one local organization I’ve donated clients items (including comic books, framed art, fabric, school and painting supplies) to is Studio Ace, an organization that brings art opportunities to adults and children in north county San Diego with low/no charge for their programs.
Not in my area? Reach out to your local schools, libraries, art centers, and or community centers to see if they are in need. You can also check with non-profit organizations that run art therapy programs, senior, or youth education initiatives. Imagine the excitement on their faces when they receive your colorful goodies!
Before donating anywhere, give your items a little TLC. Make sure they’re clean and in good condition. Organize them into clear containers or labeled bags for easy distribution.
So, how are you feeling? If you decide to work on a craft space, I’d love to know how it goes. Email or text me your thoughts and what you’re proud of—I love learning from you or helping with roadblocks.
Speak positively, start small, and embrace self-compassion as you rejuvenate your craft space this spring.
Stay tuned for more creative tips in next month’s newsletter…
Until then Happy Sorters!
~ Amanda
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