Remember I posted recently about some lovely new art supplies? I now have a system in place to store them, use them, and incorporate new things into. It’s been wonderful having a space to keep everything where I can see most of it… I get such pleasure from just looking at all these goodies.
Here’s a view of our Ikea Expedit unit and the row that is dedicated to supplies. It has to be high enough that my daughter won’t have access to it. (I forgot though that she can take her step stool over and poke around… caught her at that last week.)
Below is the 5-drawer unit I found at The Container Store. The drawers slide out and so I decorated it a bit and use it for stickers.
This cubby below has one of those tiered risers that I was using in our pantry. I can see all the Mod Podge, glue, and gel mediums back there. Since out of sight = out of mind, this way I will use more of my supplies.
I found these turquoise two-drawer cardboard units on clearance at Target, covered them with fun paper, and now use them for little doodads.
The 4 clear stacking bins below are from The Container Store and hold embossing powders, paint, and sprays… but I took the picture to show you this awesome mug I found for my markers.
I have a bunch of unmounted stamps, so I organized them in this binder and put the itty bitty ones in one of these 9-pocket scrapbook pages.
Just because it’s beautiful to look at…
OK so here’s what I put up most recently: a little center for stamps, stamp pads, and embellishments. I put a magnet on the bottom of each little embellishment tin and they stick perfectly to the magnetic strips on the wall. The stamp pad holder is actually 4 separate desktop envelope holders mounted sideways. I even labeled each ink pad so that I can just grab what I need without looking through them all. AND I can store the ink upside down like I’m supposed to.
Here’s a shot of the corner with my 3-drawer unit that I have scrapbook paper in. Sitting on top is a wooden box that I covered with decorative papers. I keep small paper pads and blank cards ready for decorating there.
A few detailed shots of my box…
And finally, my solution for how to display my ribbon and washi tape so I can enjoy looking at it. Straight from my hubby’s closet, where it was gathering serious dust, to an over-the-door hook in our office.
Ta da! Do you have more motivation now to go organize something?
Want more: see my CREATE sign, scrapbook paper as mood lifter, and my new create space (link coming)
Happy weekend, friends!
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I have been feeling overwhelmed by the clutter in my life (particularly with my art supplies!) so this was a very timely post. Hopefully it will get me off my behind, and in there to do some serious re-organizing!
Can I come over and play?
you have the bestest toys:)
wow….my fingers are itching with joy,
it’s so much awesomeness:)
o happy day to you,
Jennifer
Lol. You know, I feel the same way. I don’t know where to even begin! I wish you COULD come over!
Oh Naomi! You make me smile after my posts this week with my craft supplies. This is such a treat to see. The magnetic idea is fabulous as is the washi tape hanger! Bravo. J x
Fun, fun! I’m a fellow organizing-lover too. And that other closet of yours mirrors my hall closet stuffed with decorations for every holiday… must organize one of these days!
So so SO very fun! Colors and craft supplies make me happy, so glad you have that fun space to enjoy!!
I know! I wasn’t even sure it would happen, but little by little it’s growing. 🙂
OMG… I love it and would love to create stuff in there.. Come and help me organize.. First, I need a room like that:) Make me something cool:)))
Amanda, it’s our regular ol’ office! I will send you pics of the rest of the room. Really, you could have a stash under your bed… anywhere.
I’ve been thinking I need to tackle my scrapbooking supplies again and you just given me some wonderful ideas! Is it OK if I pin it to my organization board at Pinterest??
Oh my word… My house on Pinterest would be hilarious. 🙂
You are now featured on Pinterest!! 🙂
What a hoot! I’m so glad I went to visit you there because I just love your boards! I hope you didn’t get lots of emails about all the ideas I pinned from you. 🙂
Great idea about using the pantry risers! Looks fabulous!!
Thanks, Sarah!
Naomi,
I’m sending you a plane ticket. You’re going to have a blast organizing my playroom.
Seriously, you did an amazing job. I see your studio in “Where women create.”
xoxo
Lol. I DO love organizing! We can dream, I guess. 😉
Wow that is fantastic I’m jealous at your organising skill….
Thanks!
Naomi, it looks so amazing! I was so jealous of all your space and organizing fun when I saw it the other day!
Thanks, Becky. I’m having such fun in there. 🙂
Not sure that this makes me more motivated to organize (it’s not my natural state!) but it does make me a tad bit envious of your beautiful space!
Aw, well it’s just a small part of our office but it’s fun. 🙂