I make and repair jewelry and I get little boxes from the Dollar Tree. They are cheap and functional, although I will get them square from now on.
But, with the white lid on, I have to take them out to see what is inside or label them. This presents a problem if I use it up and want to use the box for something else. So, I simply turn them upside down. Problem solved. I can see what is inside and not waste time looking for something I need.
This can be used for office supplies, hardware and anything small you need to keep organized.
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I am a "Crafty One" or that's what my family calls me. I have all kinds of things: beads, foam, feathers, all sorts of little tiny things, etc.
I've already tried Tupperware, but the lids come off and everything goes everywhere. They take up tons of space in my closet and I don't have a lot of space in my closet.
Any storage solutions for crafts?
From the kitchen - bottles, jars, anything with screw on tops, oatmeal boxes with tops, plastic meat trays, ice cube trays...
Your Tupperware lids should never come off. But that is just one of the many things to keep things in. I love shoe boxes because they are free and fit well in closets. You can leave something hanging out the lid so you can see what is inside, or just label it. Another good thing is the plastic coffee containers. I don't find the shape as cool but I do love the handles/cutouts for your hands. They stack well, too.
If you have space in your closet for a few hangers, put your flat things in zipper bags and then hang them from binder clips. Just release them when you need them and reclip them when you are done. Easy and see through.
Pretty jars are a nice way, too. I did this a few years back and still get compliments. Mayo jars work really well and plastic doesn't break if dropped. I hope these help.
Cool thanks and I Have found a spice rack at a garage sale which works for all sorts of thinks. Thanks for the great answers!
This question was from 2015 but it seems there are people still wanting ideas for storing a variety of things. You do say the storage containers you are using take up a lot of room in your closet so it seems you may have some available space in a closet? If that is the case then how about considering one of the 3 drawer plastic drawer units that are sold at most of the larger stores? Some of these units are better made than in the past and usually have wheels so they can be moved when using the contents in another area.
How about using clean styrofoam egg cartons for storing tiny items?
This page is about storing craft paints. Keeping your craft paint well organized will make finding the color you need much easier.
Molded pulp paper packaging is a great item to use for organizing craft supplies. This is a page about using cardboard packaging to organize craft supplies.
Fishing tackle boxes are perfect for storing small craft and sewing supplies. This is a page about storing craft supplies in tackle boxes.
