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January 20, 2012 · 57 Comments

Organizing Challenge Week 3 – Crafting Room

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Like many other areas of my home.  My crafting area was in need of some serious organization after the holidays (probably before too!).

My area was set up to be a scrapbook area but since I’m doing more scrapbooking digitally and more crafting manually, I wanted to make my area practical for today.  I moved all my scrapbooks to the hope chest and am storing them neatly there.

That opened up quite a bit of space on my shelves for other crafting supplies.  I’m gonna need it!
The boxes below my counter were all filled with stuff…





Just not with any rhyme or reason.

And so the purging began…I cleaned out every last box, organized it and labeled it.









You get the idea right??  What’s labeled on the outside is actually what is on the inside…pretty cool, huh!?



My coffee cans got a makeover and


My ribbon got a functional and frugal home.





Don’t you LOVE clean and organized??

Now there is a home for everything and everything is labeled and in it’s place.

 


My crafting area is so much more user friendly now.  Hopefully my productivity will be better and you’ll all see the results!!

Blessings,
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  1. The Wallace Family says

    January 20, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    Wow! Looks great! I just recently did this to my scraprooom. Of course I don’t have half the space or stuff you have! I am impressed and I am sure now that everything is labeled and has it’s own spot you will totally keep it that way!

    Reply
  2. Heather says

    January 20, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    Your crafting area is gorgeous! I would LOVE to have my area that organized. Your set-up is quite clever and I really love the labels.

    Well done! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Shasta @ intheoldroad says

    January 20, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    Great organization and what a big workspace! I’m so jealous 🙂

    Reply
  4. Grammy Goodwill says

    January 20, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    WOW! That looks fantastic. I’m sure it will be much easier to craft now that you know where everything is.

    Reply
  5. Margo says

    January 20, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    It looks AMAZING, and so much storage!

    Reply
  6. Carey's Farmhouse Kitchen says

    January 20, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    This looks great, want to do my craft room? LOL!

    Reply
  7. CAS says

    January 20, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    WOW, it looks amazing! Have fun!

    Reply
  8. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    January 20, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    I am a teensy bit jealous of your crafting space 😉 It looks just beautiful and definitely an area that you will be able to just create in. I’d love for you to share with my readers if you get a chance: http://www.momontimeout.com/2012/01/taking-timeout-thursday-no-13.html Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  9. {northern cottage} says

    January 20, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    awesome craft room space – I’m soooo jealous – great job getting it all spiffed up & organized!

    c’mon over & visit & join in on the fun at our linky party going on now!

    http://www.northerncottage.blogspot.com

    Reply
  10. Sam I Am...... says

    January 20, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Wow! Great job…now it’s all ready to mess up again! Just kidding! With your organization and labeling I don’t see that happening.

    Reply
  11. Beth @Under A Pile of Scrap! says

    January 20, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    That is quite the transformation! I would be afraid to work in it after that for fear of messing it up again. It looks wonderful!

    Reply
  12. Janet says

    January 20, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    WOW, Carrie, that is one awesome transformation! I’ve got a space for you if you want to repeat your makeover magic, lol.

    Reply
  13. Christine says

    January 21, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    Love it! Can you come organize my craft room next? 🙂

    Christine @ Projectsaroundthehouse.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. Twigs and Twirls says

    January 21, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    this looks great and you even have room to grow. Not sure if that is good or bad…lol. I love all of the labeling.

    Reply
  15. leelea says

    January 21, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    I would love to know how you built your counter?? I just love it! My room needs a revamp as well!!!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      January 25, 2012 at 6:02 PM

      The counter was built with MDF and we used leftover laminate flooring to cover it. It has held up nicely over the years.

      Reply
  16. Theresa says

    January 21, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Looks great! There is enough stuff in that room to pay off my mortgage. WOW!! Would love to craft, but the prices of supplies…..YIKES!!!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      January 31, 2012 at 9:51 PM

      I’ve been collecting supplies since I went to my first scrapbooking party about 20 years ago. It has been a process but if you know me at all, you know I haven’t paid much for what I have. I’m a thrifty gal!!

      Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  17. Buffie says

    January 21, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    LOVE it! I’ve been redoing my craftroom too, it’s a never ending project I’ve decided. Thanks for your post with all the great ideas!

    Buffie
    http://papercuts4u.blogspot.com

    Reply
  18. Chatty Chics says

    January 22, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    Wow! Amazing! Great job! Thank you for sharing!
    Melody
    ChattyChics.com
    PS Please come show off at my place on Wednesday! You could win a $5 Starbucks card!

    Reply
  19. cathy@my1929charmer says

    January 22, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Stopping over from Funky Junk. You certainly did get yourself organized. Purging and labeling makes a world of difference. Your counter is amazing with all that storage. also love your ribbon holder the hubs made for you. You really do have a really nice craft room. My fingers are crossed that you will share this your craft room at Sunday’s Best party tonight, sharing is a good thing!

    Reply
  20. Carrie says

    January 23, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    So envious of an organized craft room! Great job! Oh, and I love your name by the way. 😉

    Reply
  21. Jen the CraftinCowgirl says

    January 23, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    What a great area! I’m jealous, even of the before photos! Lol! What a good feeling it is to be organized, isn’t it? Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  22. Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva says

    January 23, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    I really like how you have the bins. I am going to have to keep that in mind for my future room. Visiting from Motivate Me Monday.
    ~Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva

    Reply
  23. Meg says

    January 23, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    So jealous! What a great storage area you have! I love to organize. It makes me feel like I’ve accomplished something huge (which I totally have…and so have you!) Great job.

    Reply
  24. Create With Joy says

    January 23, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    This is awesome! I hope you will share this at my new weekly party, Inspire Me Monday, as you have totally inspired me to spruce up my craft room!

    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.com

    Reply
  25. Jeanne says

    January 24, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    Wow! I love it! You can’t help being productive in such a user friendly area! So glad you shared it!

    Reply
  26. mONICa and eLAINe @ Decorating Insanity says

    January 24, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    2 words, I’m jealous!! It looks fab.

    Reply
  27. mONICa and eLAINe @ Decorating Insanity says

    January 24, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    2 words, I’m jealous!! Looks fab. Bet you find it easy to be creative in there.

    Reply
  28. The Joyful Thrifter says

    January 24, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Beautiful!

    Smiles,
    The Joyful Thrifter

    Reply
  29. Michelle says

    January 25, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    This is awesome! I need to do this in many areas of my house, ha! Looks wonderful!

    <3 Michelle

    nestlovedesigns.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      January 31, 2012 at 9:54 PM

      I have lots of areas that need a makeover like this too. I started with the worst and am going to make some progress this year…I’m convinced!

      Reply
  30. Amber says

    January 25, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Carrie – It looks great! And I love how you repurposed the coffee cans!

    Reply
  31. rebekahdawn says

    January 25, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Great job! I’m working on organizing my (tiny) space right now…it’s quite a chore.

    Reply
  32. Jennifer McLean says

    January 25, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Oh my! I am incredibly envious of your amazing space. You are one lucky artist.
    Best,
    Jenn from http://www.justaddwatersilly.com, hopping from GingerSnaps
    (happily your newest follower!)

    Reply
  33. Shannon says

    January 25, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    That is a great craft room! Found you thru Coastal Charm & am now following you. I’m also a homeschooling mom~can’t wait to read more thru your blog.

    Reply
  34. Crafty Mischief says

    January 25, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Wow! Your craft space is awesome! And so organized! I love the coffee cans turned craft organizers!

    Reply
  35. SAHMmy Says says

    January 26, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Fantastic job! Enjoying your progress!

    Reply
  36. Lisa says

    January 26, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    The little labeled bins really help keep everything organized! It looks great!

    Reply
  37. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    January 26, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    Love your bins and space~Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!

    Reply
  38. Linda says

    January 27, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    Love your work room!! Very organized. I would love it if you would share your post by linking it up to my Show It Off Thursdays party at:

    http://ornamentplace.com/?p=1752

    Thanks, Linda

    Reply
  39. CraftyCupcake13 says

    January 27, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    Love these tips! This is motivating me to get more organized!! I love it! Thanks for sharing I found you over at Handy Man, Crafty Woman.. I’m your newest follower!

    xoxo,
    Lilli
    Onestopbabygifts.blogspot.com

    Reply
  40. Mique says

    January 27, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Thanks for linking this up to my Pity Party! I’ll be featuring it tomorrow. xo, mique

    Reply
  41. doodlebuddies says

    January 27, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Carrie … I love your blog and your creativity. Amazing how you recyled so well and made it so organized. I am completly in awe of you. I too have heaps, piles, baskets, bins, cartons, shelves, drawers and a huge room full of craft tools, and projects. Every now and then, just to have me super motivated, I’ll clear it up and organize the stuff, but the difficulty is in “keeping it organized”.
    You rock honey !
    http://doodlebuddies.wordpress.com/my-craft-room-design-studio-craft-studio/
    Best regards

    Reply
  42. Janelle says

    January 28, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    I was wondering where you got your hanging wall shelving- i am looking for something like it. Thanks

    Reply
  43. Carrie says

    January 28, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    I got the shelving unit at Home Depot. It was a closet kit and we just installed it how we wanted instead of the way the instructions gave for the closet set-up. It was cheaper to buy the kit than to buy the pieces separately.

    Reply
  44. labbie1 says

    January 28, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Your crafting area is truly WONDERFUL!!!!! Great job! (I’m just a TAD jealous! ;0 )

    Reply
  45. Pieced Pastimes says

    January 31, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Your craft room looks great – so clean and organized! I find it so much more inspiring to work in an organized room, that it forces me to keep it neat and tidy. Great job!

    Reply
  46. Ginger says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    I’ll be featuring you tonight at the start of my {wow me} wednesday party. 🙂 You were one of the top viewed links from last week’s party. Thank you so much for sharing. Hope to see you tonight, too. 🙂

    Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com

    Reply
  47. Linda @ It All Started with Paint says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Love it! How very inspiring for us all …

    Would you be willing to share at our multi-blog “Imagine the Impossibilities” link party? We’re live until midnight CST on Friday.

    Here’s the link: http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/

    Thanks!

    Linda
    itallstartedwithpaint@gmail.com

    Reply
  48. Amy @ Pounds4Pennies says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Hi! I am a new GFC follower. GREAT craft room. I now have craft room envy. My husband wants to turn the spare bedroom into an office. I say craftroom. We will see where we can meet.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      February 1, 2012 at 10:20 PM

      We are all about multifunctional spaces. Our house is pretty "small" so we make the most of any "extra" space!

      Reply
  49. MamaLadyBug says

    February 3, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    I would love to build that unit along the wall! It's so perfect!!! Then, maybe I'd find what I'm looking for;-)

    Reply
  50. Kathi Okrasa says

    September 8, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Hi Carrie,

    I love how you have your under counter space. Is it a system or just shelves. I really need something like that

    Thanks
    Kathi
    kathi@northwestmemories.com

    Reply
  51. mary says

    March 25, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    I would also like info on the bottom unit..is that hand made or store bought, I like the length of the bins and the fact that they can be taken out easily, I have a counter top installed but nothing underneath it yet,this would be perfect.

    Reply
  52. Ricki @ The Questionable Homesteader says

    October 21, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Wow! I’m a little jealous your craft room looks great!!! Everything has it’s place, and it’s labelled, and clean. Oh how I want my space to look like that…

    Reply
  53. Daisy Duck says

    February 15, 2014 at 2:33 PM

    Just curious how you attached the labels to the sterilite bins with holes?

    Reply

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