Whether you’ve got a full craft room or just a corner in the dining room (hello, multi-use spaces!), staying organized is key to keeping your creativity flowing - and your scissors findable. A cluttered space doesn’t just slow you down; it can zap your inspiration. Here are my favorite actually-doable craft room organization hacks that make a big impact without costing a fortune.
1. The Pegboard Wall: A Crafter’s Best Friend
Instead of rummaging through drawers, hang your most-used tools on a pegboard. Scissors, rotary cutters, washi tape, and even embroidery hoops are easy to grab when they’re in plain sight.
Try This: Pegboard system or a DIY-painted pegboard from your local hardware store.
2. Rolling Carts Are Everything
A three-tier cart can turn any corner into a mobile craft command center. Store paints, brushes, glues, and small storage bins—then roll it away when you’re done.
Fantastic Find: This ten drawer rolling cart is a great solution!
3. Repurpose Kitchen & Office Supplies
Don’t limit yourself to “craft” organizers. Spice racks are great for small paint bottles. Magnetic knife strips hold scissors and metal rulers. A desktop file organizer? Perfect for vinyl sheets or paper stacks.
4. Clear Bins = Instant Visual Inventory
Stash beads, buttons, and mini embellishments in clear stackable bins. You’ll know what you have and actually use it before buying more. (Yes, I see you with the 9 unopened packs of glitter.)
Bonus Tip: Label everything. Even if it’s clear.
5. The “Lazy Susan” Trick
Grab a rotating turntable (aka Lazy Susan) for your corner shelf or desktop to hold paint jars, jars of pens, or adhesives. Just spin to win!
6. Hang It If You Can
Mount curtain rods or towel bars on the wall and use S-hooks to hang baskets, tools, or ribbon. It frees up shelf space and gives you that dreamy wall display look.
7. DIY a Scrap Catch-All
Create a designated bin or basket for fabric scraps, paper off-cuts, or vinyl leftovers. Once a month, challenge yourself to make a project using only those scraps!
8. Use Drawer Dividers for Sanity
Whether it’s a repurposed silverware tray or a custom divider, keeping drawers from becoming a junk vortex is key. Assign every compartment a purpose—and stick to it!
9. Label Maker = Craft Room MVP
Invest in a cute label maker or just print labels with your favorite font. Organized bins are one thing—but labeled bins mean no guessing.
10. Set Up a “Current Project” Station
Have a bin, tray, or shelf for only the supplies you're using for your current WIP. That way, your space stays neater and you don’t forget where you left that half-glued googly eye.
Final Thoughts: Progress Over Pinterest-Perfection
You don’t need a magazine-ready craft room to be a creative powerhouse. Use what you have, repurpose creatively, and focus on what works for you. Organization isn’t about looking perfect—it’s about making space for what you love.
🧵✨ Do you have a favorite craft room hack that saved your sanity? Drop it in the comments or tag me on Instagram @YourCraftyBlogName so we can all steal—err—celebrate your genius!