With winter weather finally settling in, why not carve out some time to finish up a scrapbook, sewing project, or paint the old end table you picked up at that tag sale last year. Whatever your hobby, craft or passion, you will be able to enjoy your crafting and be more productive with a few tips on how to get your craft space and supplies in order.
1. First make sure you have adequate lighting and enough space to work. Position your work table in the center of the room so that you can tackle your project from all sides.
2. Keep like items together. For example: glues and adhesives together, embellishments, stamping supplies, etc...everything should be in its own bin or basket and labeled.
3. Keep all items handy. Open the bins of the items you will be using and if you can, bring them closer to your workspace. Make sure to label everything.
4. Keep a trash can nearby to easily dispose of paper scraps and garbage. Better yet, tape a paper bag to the side of your table and simply brush the scraps in.
5. If you can, hang a cork board or a few cork squares in your space for reminders, craft directions or photos of projects.
6. Baby food jars are great for storing small items, tacks, brads, or paint samples. For a decorative flair, find an empty spice rack and display the jars in the rack on the wall.
7. Be creative and resourceful. You can even use an empty pizza box to store oversized projects in a safe place. Decorate the pizza box with colorful duct tape to add pizazz.
8. Use accordion folders for storing paper supplies such as: stickers, die cuts, scrapbook papers, etc...
So get busy, and start organizing your craft supplies today for a creative and productive tomorrow.
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