Fun Craft Storage Ideas... and Giveaway!

Happy Saturday! I just love Saturday mornings, don't you? Especially when the sun is shining so beautifully like it is today. Crazy spring like weather here in Montana right now- I'm lovin it! I'm trying to get my craft room in order, and let me tell you it's really bad right now. I must confess I am an extremely messy crafter, and this place needs some major organization and purging. So I thought I'd share a few of my new organization goodies I'm working on using.

I got two drawers like this at an antique mall for super cheap. I'm so excited cause they are going to make the cutest embellishment storage, and just look at those cute old knobs. I don't know about you, but I need my "stuff" out in the open where I can see it or I tend not to use it. I also need my space to be inspiring to look at too. I'm trying to decide whether to paint these a pale aqua or cream. Maybe I'll do one of each!

I also bought these inexpensive canister jars at Walmart (around $6) to store my flowers in. I used to have them sorted by color into smaller jars, but the little jars were starting to take up too much room that way. So now they all fit together and take up less space. Besides I think the big clear jars are so cute and could be decorated so sweetly with rub-ons!

DON'T FORGET... I'm having a sale in my etsy shop through tomorrow along with a giveaway! All you have to do is leave a comment here to be entered. Remember you can come back daily to enter. I'm giving away a set of my new Mini Journaling Cards and Swanky Chipboard Blossoms. (see previous post for more detailed pictures)

Cute and Functional Organization

I just love the idea of re-purposing old things to make them new again. I saw this photo and just thought it was so fun using vintage jelly jars to organize your embellishments. It's very functional and looks super cute on your shelf!

Jelly Jars For My Ribbons and Embellishments
Originally uploaded by Noell

If you think about it, I'm sure you have some great "containers" lying around your house or in your cupboards. Dig out those chipped teacups, canning jars, candy dishes, etc and put them to use! I have my grandma's vintage canning jars filled with buttons and sitting on my shelf. They just make me smile when I see them sitting there. An old candy dish of hers holds extra embellishments, bits of ribbon, and other fun odds and ends. Yard sales are great for finding unique storage treasures too. Just keep your eye out for the unexpected and be sure and hit a few sales before the summer is over!

I'd love to hear about your creative storage solutions for your crafts etc. So leave a post and inspire us!

Need Some Inspiration?

Spiffy Spaces
Originally uploaded by mexycan

Ok, I saw these pictures instantly started to drool! Yuuuummmy! These are some beautiful craft spaces. Take a close look and I'm sure you'll find some new beautiful ways to organize your space! Wouldn't you just love to have a room to create in that inspires you as soon as you set foot in the doorway? I definitely need to take the time to make my space beautiful and, if you haven't already, you should too! Now where did I put that Robin's Egg Blue paint sample?... I'll be back later today with a sneak peak at some new things I'm working on for the shop. See you then!