A closer look...organized craft room

Last week I shared with you my newly transformed craft room and promised that this week I would give you a closer look at how I keep it so organized.

To make crafting easier and quicker I keep everything in labeled storage containers and clear jars. This way I know where everything is without wasting time looking for it.

Here is a close up of some of my storage boxes.

I keep all my store bought and handmade cards together in one place. When an occasion arises I can just grab a card from my box.

This is my alphabet chipboard box.

I keep all my letters in sandwich baggies sorted by letter and then placed in the box alphabetically. 

I keep most of my ribbon tucked nicely inside this box.

I also LOVE using jars for storage that way I can see what I have and don't forget that I have it. Plus it adds some color to the room!

These larger jars are perfect for storing buttons, foam stamps and leftover pieces of ribbon.

I've had this Making Memories wall system for years now and  am so glad I decided to purchase it. It is the perfect place to display and store little items like paint, buttons, flowers etc.

They also make the jars which fit perfectly...love that.

Years ago when I was really into scrapbooking I kept all my 12 x 12 paper in flat stacking trays. Now that I don't scrapbook as much or have nearly as much paper I chose to get rid of the trays and keep my paper in an accordian file case.

I keep all my patterned paper in the front half organized by manufacturer and collection. The back section holds all my colored cardstock.

Another way that I keep organized is by using a scrapbooking  binder. I've had this binder for about eight years and just keep adding to it. Whenever I see something in a magazine that I want to keep... into the binder it goes.

I made sections and labels so I could find what I was looking for easily.

Staying organized keeps me sane and makes me more productive! 

Later this week I will be giving you a peek inside some of my completed scrapbooks and albums so I hope you will come back again!

                                                                                   Amy

Linking up this week to...

somedaycrafts, 52mantels, sugaranddots, mygirlishwhims, handymancraftywoman, polkadotsonparade, housewivesofriverton, the36thavenue, houseofhepworths, classyclutter

Weekend recap

I can't believe it's Monday already. We had such a busy weekend that the days just flew by {faster than usual}!

Friday evening I watched my daughter play soccer. Saturday morning she participated in the American Grappling Competition for jujitsu. So proud of her!

We had some warm weather so my husband and I spent the afternoon washing and cleaning out cars and minivans {not really exciting but so needed to be done}. I was able to sell my office armoire online and had a nice dinner with family. Sunday after church I took both my girls for haircuts then we hit the hardware store for some supplies. Yep, we also started another project!

This is a BIG project for us! One we've been talking about since we bought this house. One we need REALLY badly!

We are finally adding on a mudroom inside our garage! No more shoes, coats, backpacks overtaking our kitchen. Of course I will be updating you as we go along!

Thanks for listening to all my ramblings about my weekend. Hope you had a great one as well!

                                                                                         Amy