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November 7, 2009
Paper Box Drawer Dividers
I love the design solution by Sharilyn at lovelydesign to make these paper box drawer dividers to keep things organized. You can download her tutorial to make the perfect sized box to hold anything you need! [via not martha]
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Nov 7, 2009 07:00 AM
Craft Rooms & Organizing, Organizing, Paper Crafts |
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September 23, 2009
Keeping Yarn Leftovers Organized: How to Wind Butterfly Bobbins
I first learned how to make these great little bobbins in my beginning weaving class at Northern Illinois University. They are great for weaving, especially tapestry weaving, but also when working brocade on the floor loom. And really great for organizing your stash when there are tons of little random balls in there. Unlike balls of yarn, these won't unravel and unlike center pull balls they won't tangle either. It's so much easier to keep these sorted in a bin of yarn that little balls tangling all over the place. Being able to see and then easily use your lovely fiber stash is a key to inspiration. Nothing kills a project quicker than having to untangle a huge mess of yarn strands.
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Posted by Kristin Roach |
Sep 23, 2009 02:00 PM
Cozy Up to Yarn, CRAFT Projects, Organizing, Yarn |
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August 21, 2009
Craft Room on a Cart
When crafts were just a hobby, I often found myself in the midst of complete chaos. Wool and fabric and glitter and glue sticks were strewn everywhere. And I liked it that way! I have always found a tremendous amount of inspiration in the crazy mess of supplies. But now crafting is my career and I have deadlines to meet. I can no longer afford to spend an hour looking for my scissors.
I used to live in a two-bedroom house; one bedroom was for sleeping, and the other was for crafting. I had an entire room just for my projects, and it was a luxury that I totally abused. Everything was everywhere. When I was working on my book, Feltique, there was wool roving in piles on the floor, sweaters in scraps, and the scissors were buried beneath it all.
A year ago, I moved into a new place. The whole house is just 730 square feet. There's hardly room for my bed in the single bedroom, let alone a dedicated space just for crafting. I worried that if I had to keep everything put away, my creativity would suffer. Instead, being forced into organization against my will was the best thing that ever happened.
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Posted by Brookelynn |
Aug 21, 2009 01:00 PM
Craft Rooms & Organizing, Home Sweet Home, Organizing |
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August 20, 2009
Paper Towel Tube to Drawer Organizer
Heather at Living Senses was tired of her kitchen drawers filled with messy loose bags. Her solution? She took a paper towel tube and turned it into a handy drawer organizer.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Aug 20, 2009 10:00 AM
Organizing, Recycle |
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August 14, 2009
How-To: Junk Store Corner Cabinet Renewal
I love my local junk store. Just about anything I could ever need is there. Such was the case with this corner cabinet. I had been looking for a shelving solution in my tiny utility room, but the corner cabinets I'd seen in good condition were really expensive. So when I scored one cheap that only needed a some cosmetic work, I was thrilled because I knew I could renew its look and increase the value myself.
The steps are simple, but when you give the paint time to dry, the project will span a weekend. It might seem daunting, but trust me, it's easy, and when you find the perfect piece, a surface makeover is well worth the effort.
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Posted by Brookelynn |
Aug 14, 2009 01:00 PM
Home Decor, Home Sweet Home, Organizing |
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July 28, 2009
How-To: Framed Bulletin Board
Here's another great project you can do with an old vintage frame -- repaint it and turn it into a framed bulletin board like Lisa of Celebrate Creativity in all it's forms.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jul 28, 2009 08:00 AM
Organizing, Recycle |
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July 24, 2009
DIY Earrings Frame
Teresa Franco made this simple earrings frame using plastic canvas inside a frame to hold and display all her earrings.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jul 24, 2009 08:00 AM
Jewelry, Organizing |
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April 26, 2009
Craft Room Storage Videos
Today, I am knee deep in cleaning out my office/craft room. I did a big purge and sort last year, but never quite got my storage system fully worked out and things ended up getting hugely messy all over again. Last week, Natalie posted about Crafty Intentions amazing craft room that was hugely inspirational. I've also found these videos from the Crafty Storage blog that have some great ideas for storage and set up in the craft room. I love that most of her storage units are Goodwill finds (including a set of lockers that I covet and some great cabinets that she scored for $5!) You can see both her videos of her craft room tour over at the Crafty Storage blog. Enjoy! I'm heading back into the pit ... er ... office to keep cleaning.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Apr 26, 2009 03:00 PM
Organizing |
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February 26, 2009
Door Organizer
Derek and Lauren of design*sponge have a easy project to make, this handy door organizer that keeps the essentials in one place so you can grab them before you leave the house.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Feb 26, 2009 12:00 PM
Organizing, Sewing |
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February 18, 2009
Modish's Coverage of Handmade Spaces
I love seeing how people organize their craft supplies so it's extra fun to drool over the photos in Modish's Handmade Spaces post, covering the best in storage. Pictured above is the beautifully and well-organized studio of Pink Loves Brown.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Feb 18, 2009 12:00 PM
Home Decor, Organizing |
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January 28, 2009
Fabric Mail Sorter
Oneeyedsally at Craftster whipped up this modern and useful fabric organizer, which hangs on her kitchen wall and sorts her mail. I like one commenter's suggestion of adding small clear vinyl pockets to the front, which she could slip paper labels into.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 28, 2009 10:00 AM
Organizing, Sewing |
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January 20, 2009
Big Box of ADHD
Meagan sent us a link to her Big Box of ADHD project. I think it would be a super way to help kids (and grownups) organize their brains and ideas.
Posted by Patti Schiendelman |
Jan 20, 2009 02:00 PM
Kids, Organizing |
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January 18, 2009
Spice Jar Label Download
Craft Leftovers is offering a free download for these fun spice jar labels, which help you keep track of what's in your jars and when it was purchased.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 18, 2009 08:00 PM
Food, Home Decor, Organizing |
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January 14, 2009
HOW TO - Embroidered Scissors Cozy
Wild Olive shares a PDF download for this clever embroidered scissors cozy, perfect for protecting your snips.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 14, 2009 12:00 AM
Organizing, Tools |
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January 13, 2009
HOW TO - Trash Planner
Glue and Glitter is kicking off 2009 in a very green way with the handy planner she made for herself...out of trash! She got the inspiration from this tutorial on GreenUpgrader.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 13, 2009 10:00 AM
Green, Organizing, Paper Crafts, Recycle |
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Test Tube Drying Rack Organizer
I love seeing items being repurposed in creative ways. Melissa Stanley snagged this wooden test tube drying rack from her dayjob and is now using it to corral embroidery floss in her craft area.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 13, 2009 08:00 AM
Organizing |
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January 12, 2009
Shrinky Dink Yarn Organizer
Girl on the Rocks created a clever owl-shaped yarn organizer for herself by drawing an owl shape onto some Shrinky Dink film and shrinking it. Awesome!
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 12, 2009 06:00 PM
Organizing, Yarn |
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Free Calendar Download from Made with Love by Hannah
Get your 2009 schedule straight with a free calendar download from Knick Knacks and Ric Rac, featuring fun art by Made with Love by Hannah!
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 12, 2009 08:00 AM
Organizing, Paper Crafts |
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January 9, 2009
HOW TO - Paper Patchwork Jewelry Box
Visit the Vintage Indie blog for a tutorial on making this "Dime Store Chic" paper patchwork jewelry box.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 9, 2009 05:00 PM
Jewelry, Organizing, Paper Crafts |
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October 23, 2008
Necklace Organizer from Cutlery Tray
Laughing Daisies shows you how to recycle a cultery tray and turn it into a necklace organizer.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 23, 2008 10:00 AM
Organizing, Recycle |
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