labels & clear storage containers. / latest excitement.
labeled cords hung inside a closet door. / clear storage is the name of the game in my studio.
thank you for the nice comments. you guys rock. and i love answering your questions. especially when i think i have the answer! a reader asked to know a few things about home organization. i will be divulging any tips i think are worthwhile and making organization a whole new category here on my blog. yay. i'm all about discreet storage when it comes to boring gizmos, jumbles of toys, personal items or creating a streamlined space, but i must say, clear storage (especially for colorful craft supplies!) is my new favorite thing in the world. four basics to remember...
+ SORT / by size, by type, by color, whatever. sort it the way that makes the most sense to you.
+ GIVE IT A HOME / decide how often you use the item (or hope to use the item) and give it room at the inn. a crowded space is an unhappy space. sometimes dividing your collection is nice too. i have cleaning supplies upstairs and downstairs and in bathrooms, i need all the motivation i can get.
+ LABELS / i used to make fun of my mom for labeling everything. (sorry mom.) now i totally get it. no wonder she ran a tight household of seven children. mother knows best. i like making my labels basic, easy to re-create in a pinch if i switch contents from containers.
+ LOOKS COUNT / i've been trying to choose pretty containers (on a budget) and since i'm so visually inclined (or forgetful), it works for me if the containers are clear. glass is especially nice. a lid is also awesome. but un-lidded is also essential for the must-haves like favorite pens, scissors, rubberbands, thumbtacks, etc.
// resources
corkboard tiles at Target
6-up hanging pouch system at Ikea
binder clips in junk drawer
glass jars inherited from grandmother's basement
small craft containers at Wal-Mart
lidded cookie jars at Wal-Mart or Target
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8 comments:
labels are key for me and help my kids figure out where things go.
i love the cookie jars from walmart with a screw on lid. i have so many in my pantry. you studio is looking good.
loving these photos! my one suggestion - flip those Sharpies around, so the ink doesn't settle at the bottom of the pen. if you store them cap-down, they'll last a lot longer because the ink will settle towards the tip. this way, even those seldom-used colors will stay fresher longer!
come help me organize when I move in? I think that sounds like a great idea. I love it all, especially the aqua wall in the background!!!
thank you marta- these tips have definitely given me more organization inspiration! keep the tips coming!
thank you for the tip, robyn! hooray for longer lasting sharpies.
hey hey for inspiring me. :) went through my two bins of crafty things and trashed all the trash...organized by grouping. once i get my closet shelving ready there will def be some of those cooking jars added - how cute do they look filled with colors? i wanna come organize with you (a reason why i love moving so much-mandatory reorganization of the ENTIRE house). i'm telling you, we are two peas in a pod. :)
I'm going to have to try the binder clips and cord labels!! Thanks!!
thanks so much for sharing! :)
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