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in Craft Room, Organization on 03/14/13

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Last June, I revealed my Craft Room Makeover. Since I use this room daily alongside my husband as our home office/craft room, today I though I’d give you a peek inside some of the craft room organization systems I’ve implemented. From drawers to cabinets take a look at how I keep everything organized.

Craft Room Organization

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Peg Boards

My favorite organizational tool in this space is my framed peg boards. I purchased two 2x3ft frames from Michael’s for 40% off then inserted some cheap peg boards from The Home Depot (which they even cut down to size for me). I removed the backing and the glass from the frame and hung on the wall using wall anchors.

This space is great to hang some of the tools I use most: scissors, tape, tape measurers, stencils and more. Plus it’s nice to use some lateral space while creating some functional eye candy.

craft room bunting and peg boards

Work Desk

The 10ft long work desk we built is made up of three cabinets: two single and one double wide. This gave us plenty of drawer and cabinet space for the craft room organization. Plus, two nice workstations so my hubby and I can work at the same time.

On the right side of the desk is where I keep my Silhouette Cameo and paper trimmer. Inside that far right drawer I keep all of the power cords, vinyl, scrapers, and transfer paper.

cameo drawer craft roomIn the cabinet below is all of my painting supplies… yep, my favorite cabinet in the entire craft room. Lots of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, spray paint, little sample jars, paint brushes, fabric paint, chalkboard paint, milk paint and everything else paint related.

craft room paint suppliesOn top of my desk I stay organized with cheap mason jars that hold my small paint brushes, decorative scissors, pens, pencils, colored pencils and small hand tools like my pliers and wire cutters.

mason jars organizeIn the double cabinet drawers I keep a lot of my smaller crafting supplies. The drawer on the right actually is my “work in progress” space. Anything that I’ve recently purchased for an upcoming project goes in this drawer so I know exactly where to find it when I’m ready to begin crafting. Once the project is complete, I find a new home for the supplies and the drawer is then filled with my newest stockpile.

organize craft room deskThe middle left drawer is filled with some of my favorite crafting staples: washi tape, resin flowers, buttons, paper tags, mini baggies, and jewelry supplies.

craft room organizationThe far left drawer is filled with a bunch of miscellaneous items: glue, staple gun, and a new hot glue gun just waiting to be opened.

craft room organizationSince I’m not much of a hoarder (I threw away my wedding dress the day after I got married), the cabinets down below are a little bare… which is a good thing. Room to grow, right?

craft room DIY desk organizationA large basket holds all of my crafting paints. Lots of Mod Podge strewn about. And the three large white boxes hold ribbon and fabric flowers.

craft room organized space

Sewing Desk

The area of my craft room that needs the biggest help right now is the little niche between my window and the closet doors. Right now I have a sewing desk I painted stored over there with some files overhead holding all of my scrapbook paper. I love the hanging files, just need to find out what do to with the space below it (I don’t sew so the desk is kinda pointless).

craft room sewing deskOn top of the sewing desk I have a recycled tray holding some paper cups that I covered in scrapbook paper last year. I store greenery pins, glue sticks for my hot glue gun and craft sticks in them.

scrapbook paper covered paper cups

Doorknob Jewelry Holders

On the blank wall near the door I recently hung my necklaces with some DIY Knob Jewelry Holders. Love these.

knob necklace holder in craft roomWell, that’s about it for the craft room organization tour. I hope you enjoyed taking a little peek behind the scenes!

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  1. House Vintage says

    March 14, 2013 at 9:04 am

    Such a sweet and organized space. I love the pegboards!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 14, 2013 at 12:37 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    March 14, 2013 at 9:49 am

    Someday I would like to have a desk like yours. So much room to work! You’re beautifully organized. The peg boards are a great idea that I’d love to adapt for myself. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 14, 2013 at 12:38 pm

      Thanks Jennifer! The desk is my favorite part 😉

      Reply
  3. Lisa says

    March 14, 2013 at 9:58 am

    Do you hire out? Haha just kidding. Although, it would certainly be nice!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 14, 2013 at 12:38 pm

      haha! I’ll be right over 😉

      Reply
  4. Katie says

    March 14, 2013 at 9:59 am

    WOW–I’m jealous you can keep your craft room so clean and organized! I have tons of shelves and yet they are all packed to the gills and boxes are underneath my desk! Great job… maybe I should make a peg board wall! lol.

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 14, 2013 at 12:39 pm

      Thanks Katie! And trust me, I make up for this organization with a messy desk at my office job!!

      Reply
  5. Crystal says

    March 14, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    Can I just have your room with all its supplies please 🙂 It is amazing!!

    Reply
  6. Elizabeth says

    March 14, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    This has come at just the right time – my craft room looks like a bomb went off and I’m trying desperately to organize it! Thank you!!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 15, 2013 at 10:26 am

      Haha, you’re welcome Elizabeth. Good luck with yours!

      Reply
  7. Dianne @ Skinny Seahorse says

    March 15, 2013 at 6:15 am

    I love this room. I think I shall go clean my drawers now. 🙂

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 15, 2013 at 10:28 am

      Haha!! Every time I think about sharing this room, I wanna say “you wanna see inside my drawers?” 🙂

      Reply
  8. Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says

    March 15, 2013 at 7:49 am

    This looks like such a great space to create in! I love the framed peg boards! It looks wonderful! Thanks for inspiring me to get moving on my organization in my craft room:)

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 15, 2013 at 10:29 am

      Thanks so much Shannon!

      Reply
  9. Rachel says

    March 15, 2013 at 8:48 am

    Wow, great space! Please tell me it doesn’t look like that ALL the time. My craft room more often than not looks like a tornado just ripped through 🙂 And your sewing desk issue is simple . . . just need to learn to sew, obviously! 😉

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 15, 2013 at 10:30 am

      We’re in the process of selling our house right now so it’s definitely clean for the time being! And yes, I definitely need to learn how to sew! It’s been on my to-do list for years!!

      Reply
  10. Dawn McCloskey says

    March 15, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    What a lovely, organized craft room! I love the framed peg board; not to mention the organized drawers. I wish you success in selling the house!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 15, 2013 at 2:14 pm

      Thanks so much Dawn!

      Reply
  11. Chrissy Jordan says

    March 15, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    Ohhhh! You are so lucky, this is gorgeous! 🙂 And your husband doesn’t mind working in this space? haha Lucky! I have my own room i the house but can’t find the motivation to decorate it yet… you’ve inspired me.

    I host a weekly link-up party on Fridays and I would LOVE it if you would this post sometime, or any others!
    http://www.parloandlogi.com/f-it-friday-round-14/

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 15, 2013 at 3:41 pm

      Haha, thanks Chrissy! If he gets a huge flat screen TV in the family room that takes up a whole corner, then I get a pretty craft room and home office. Sounds like a deal to me 😉 And good luck with your space!

      Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    March 15, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    Holy.Cow. This looks amazing! I’m both jealous that you have this space and awed at how beautiful and organized it is.

    I have to say that I’m mostly inspired by that pegboard framed area. I’ve been trying to figure out a fun-looking way to display a little starter collection of bike license plates for my son and I’m thinking this may be it. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 18, 2013 at 7:00 am

      You’re welcome Kim, and thanks!

      Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    March 15, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    Part of this new blog buddy business is that you have to come organize my newly decorated craft room. Deal? Deal! 🙂

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 18, 2013 at 7:01 am

      Haha! Be right over 😉

      Reply
  14. Krista says

    March 15, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    How beautiful and serene. I love organization:) Fabulous job!
    Krista

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 18, 2013 at 7:01 am

      Thank you so much Krista!

      Reply
  15. Christy says

    March 16, 2013 at 9:45 am

    Very cute desk area and quite organized too. Have you considered changing the light fixture??

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 18, 2013 at 7:03 am

      Yes, that’s definitely on the to-do list!

      Reply
  16. [email protected] says

    March 16, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    Loving your space! I am in the process of creating a craft/office space in our home as well. Our dogs took over my space in the basement. LOL Love the peg boards.

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 18, 2013 at 7:03 am

      Very cool Lauren. Good luck to your makeover!

      Reply
  17. Lauren says

    March 16, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    Great space. I am currently working on my office/craft room. I love an organized office space. So much easier to get work done in there. I am hosting a link party and would love it if you would share this.

    http://www.ifitsnotbaroquedesignblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/tuesday-link-party-10.html

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 18, 2013 at 7:04 am

      Thanks Lauren! It’s a lot of work, but so worth it when it’s done!

      Reply
  18. Anja says

    March 17, 2013 at 8:21 am

    Love that room! It’s great to be able to work side by side without arguing over who has more space 😉 I’m currently creating a craft space in my guest room, and I just love the idea of the cutlery organizer, I’ll definitely have to do that too. Some small stuff like washi tape is never perfectly organized if it just sits in the drawer, right?

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 18, 2013 at 7:04 am

      Exactly! I also use the cutlery organizers in my bathroom and other drawers besides silverware in my kitchen. Keeps everything so neat!

      Reply
  19. Kim says

    March 17, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    This room is epic, what a relaxing and inspiring place! I love the desk – it’s amazing, and all your organizing makes my rubbermaid bins weep. Fantastic job!
    Kim @ Two Ten
    (popping in from TT&J! new follower too!)

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 18, 2013 at 7:05 am

      Haha!! Thanks so much Kim. Glad to have you here!

      Reply
  20. Joselyn Greene says

    March 18, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    I love, love, love your craft room/home office! Thanks for the inspiration!

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    • howtonestforless says

      March 19, 2013 at 7:11 am

      THanks so much Joselyn!

      Reply
  21. lisa says

    March 19, 2013 at 7:22 am

    So nice and beautiful! Your husband is lovely to agree to work in there with all that girly stuff! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Simple Home Life says

    March 19, 2013 at 7:25 am

    Your craft room looks amazing and so pretty! I’m still working on mine in our basement but it wont look as lovely as yours! I think the built ins are my favorite!

    Reply
  23. ToTheMoonandBack says

    March 19, 2013 at 8:54 am

    Lovely room and so organized!

    Reply
  24. Virginia Fynes says

    March 19, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    I’ve been redoing my craft room since Christmas, it is taking SO long! I’ve actually seen your room a lot of times when looking for inspiration, very beautiful! Great idea to show the insides

    Reply
  25. Jamie @ Better with Age says

    March 20, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    Wow, this is my dream to have my own craft room. You did an amazing job 😉
    Jamie ~ somuchbetterwithage.com

    Reply
  26. Roeshel S (@DIYShowOff) says

    March 23, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    It’s such a great space to be creative, Erin! So it’s never messy?! lol I bet it feels so good when everything has a place. Love it!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 26, 2013 at 6:59 am

      Haha, I wouldn’t say never… But my life is so much easier when it’s organized!

      Reply
  27. Lolly Jane says

    March 27, 2013 at 10:15 am

    Look great, Erin! My fav is the scrapbook covered cups! XO

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 28, 2013 at 2:28 pm

      Thanks girl! And of course that’s the cheapest and quickest upgrade to my craft room, haha!!

      Reply
  28. Valerie says

    April 4, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    Found you…um, I don’t remember where. Pinterest? Blog link? I don’t remember. Love your desk. Like the whole room actually, but what prompted me to comment was this: You threw away your wedding dress?! Did I really read that right? Is there a blog post about that somewhere. I would love to know the story behind that! 🙂

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      April 8, 2013 at 2:57 pm

      Haha! Thanks so much Valerie! Yep, I threw away my wedding dress the day after I got married. I should definitely write an entire post about this! Ok, you got it. Post will be coming later this week!!!

      Reply
  29. Pwhitney says

    July 15, 2015 at 11:39 am

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    Looks great, did you piece your rug together from sq pieces or did you buy it that way? I love it for my room, if you bought it can you tell me where? Thanks

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 15, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      It’s Flor Carpet Tiles. I designed the color layout on their website.
      Check out the full story here:
      https://howtonestforless.com/2012/06/19/how-to-install-flor-carpet-tiles/

      Reply
  30. Rhonda W says

    July 23, 2015 at 1:01 am

    The only line that caught my attention was that you “threw away” your wedding dress. I hope you mean you donated it and not actually threw it away. Well, I wanted to make a suggestion if you do want to get rid of some craft supplies I suggest dropping them off at your local public school and give it to the art teacher. I drop off my scrap paper and the teacher said the kids enjoy having something different than construction paper.

    Your craft looks nice too.

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  31. Christina @ Juggling Real Food and Real Life says

    December 30, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    Hi Erin! It’s nice to meet you. Your craft room looks so nice. Although I don’t have a whole craft room, I do have a craft area in a multi-purpose room that I am setting up. It’s important for me to be organized and to be able to store things in a way that is pleasant to the eye. I’m looking for ideas to help and you’ve given me plenty. I am totally amazed at your lack of clutter. I thought crafters hoarded all sorts of items.

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      December 30, 2015 at 3:28 pm

      Thanks Christina! My collection has grown quite a bit since I posted this, but I’m trying to get it all organized again. Hope this helps a little!

      Reply
  32. Maria @ Pastels & Macarons says

    January 10, 2016 at 3:41 pm

    All I can say is that I have serious craft room envy considering I don’t have a craft room and my craft “area” is in my garage among all of my husbands crap… not inspiring at all… Thanks for sharing this post with us at The Creative Corner Link Up! Hope to see you join us again tonight at 6pm PST time! 🙂

    Reply
  33. Barbara says

    January 15, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    I’ve been searching all over for a long desk (7ft with storage) for my office/craft room and could find nothing. Family also told me, that I would never find what I want…..(guess that’s because I am a little off the wall anyway…..lol ) That was until I found your post. Love ,love, love your idea, it’s perfect for what I had in mind and now that I have the instructions on how to do it……..I’m going shopping for the materials and building my own. Thanks Erin.

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      January 17, 2016 at 9:51 pm

      Good luck to you, Barbara! You’ll love it 🙂

      Reply
  34. Cheryl Taylor says

    April 18, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    Very nice! My daughter finally moved out for the last time so i get my room back and my husband gets his room all to himself again. The combined room we had is a disaster! I will have to throw so much in boxes just to find my desk, then go thru it all. My room is an office/craftroom/Poshmark room, I have to have a space for my dressform to put clothes on that i am selling on Poshmark. Plus some floor space to take pics of items that won’t go on my dressform. I also have a bookshelf and a metal shelf going in there to hold my scrapbooking supplies. I wanted to put a full size bed in there as well and add guestroom to the title, but i think that is pushing it. Thanks for the ideas, i have a lot of work ahead of me!

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    • howtonestforless says

      April 18, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      Ooh, I’ve never heard of Poshmark before. I’ll have to check it out!! And good luck with your space 😉

      Reply
  35. Meghan says

    May 16, 2016 at 9:20 am

    Love the desk. I had some weird fortune teller dream about a desk like that. Do you have a ball park figure as to what it cost to build?

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      May 16, 2016 at 8:14 pm

      Roughly about $450!

      Reply
  36. Cindi says

    May 23, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    Loveeeee your desk! Exactly what I have been looking to do in my craft room! What did you use for the counter top?

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      May 27, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      Laminate flooring! You can get the full tutorial here:
      https://howtonestforless.com/2012/07/27/craft-room-desk-tutorial/

      Reply

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