getting organized

Hello friends!

Last week I mentioned my goal to organize my craft space.  I scoured Pinterest for ideas and then went hunting for cheap solutions.  I found cream fabric boxes at Target and they are fantastic for containing my things.  As you can see in the before picture-- my lenses are strewn across my desk.  I was keeping them in the upper right cubbie-- but I knock everything over when I try to grab something in the back.  Not great for the lenses.  The cube box works wonders for my camera gear because I can fill it up to the brim and everything stays safe!  I am happy to report that there has been some progress and almost everything has a home now!  It feels so good!

don't judge me! 

I even crafted up some cute storage solutions for tiny things!  

Wrapping embroidery floss around clothespins

Tea tins and cute paper from an old box

Yarn wrapped tins and cans for storing markers, pencils, and scissors

Now that my space is under control--the next step is to find a cute vintage chair for my desk.  Or maybe a not so cute chair that I can splash a little paint on!

Hope you enjoyed taking a peek into my space.  Share yours on Twitter @MisterGandMe

Tell me-- how do you keep your space organized and clean?  Any tips?

xoxo,
Ashley

DIY: Yarn Tins and Jars

"Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." 

-William Morris

Well, with that said... My craft space is out of  control.  It is quite possibly overflowing with items that are not useful or not beautiful-- and quite possibly both.  I'm working hard this week to organize my craft space.  Once it's looking good I will post a before and after picture.  

I first saw this craft on Pinterest-- but it's popping up everywhere!  This is a great project for organizing my space because the vintage drawer set that I keep my pens and markers would much better hold something else.  Plus, the colorful jars will now add an extra pop of color to my desk!  

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You will need:
Recyclables-- tins, jars, cans, etc.
Yarn-- You could also use rope or string
Glue-- I used Tacky Glue but you could use about any kind I'm sure...

Turn your item upside down and draw a line of glue around the bottom.  Then run your yarn around the glue.

 Continue wrapping the yarn around your container.

 Keep wrapping until you completely cover your container.

When you're finished use a drop of glue at the top to attach the end of your yarn to the container.  I used a little extra to smooth it down and make sure it stayed.

Hope you had a great weekend!

xoxo,
Ashley and Mister G