A few months ago I came across some containers that are perfect for storing small craft items - beads, scrapbooking/card-making items, etc.
They are clear acrylic circular containers that stack and screw onto each other. The advantages:
- you can see all your supplies at a glance
- ease of removing and replacing contents
- compact, consistent storage
- reasonable price.
I bought this set at Hobby Lobby for $6.99. I've heard they are also available at Walmart.
I had previously used flat plastic boxes with multiple compartments. In order to see the contents, you had to open the lid. Removing items like small beads were difficult and even harder to replace. Many times they would fall into the sections next to them.
Some people use a drawer unit designed for nails, screws, and like items. It must be mounted on the wall or placed on a surface. If mounted on the wall, it conserves space, but may not be the look you're going for. Storing it on a table takes up valuable work space.
I store my circular containers horizontally in a drawer. Even though they are a couple of layers deep, it's easy to see what I want at a glance. If you store like items together in the same column, all you have to do is pick up a column and you're ready to go!
I might even decide to use them for storing dried herbs! How about office supplies? OK, I'd better stop.
What do you use to store your craft items? Subscribers click here to comment on the original blog.
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