Hi Krafters!
Over the years it seems like I finally have ran out of space
in my crafting area. Do you ever feel like that? We purge and rearrange our
area but it is not enough! Not to mention the creative block that comes with a
disorganized space! Well today, I am sharing three ideas I use that saves, maximizes,
and organizes my space. Also it did not
cost an arm and leg either!
1. Shelving
I am a machine junky! I use three tier shelving units to
store the machines I use the most. Since there is enough space behind each
machine, I can leave the shelves and cut a full 12 inches or pull them out if I
am using a larger mat. I can also easily access the machines and put them
on a portable table if need be. Since
using the shelves, I have an extra 2 feet of space! Shelves $19.99 each
2. Under Counter Storage
Kitchen items are great for craft areas! Very seldom do I
use the underside of shelving. That is wasted space! I use this drawer under
one of the shelves to maximize the space as well as for organization. It
attaches on the wires with a groove and tightened with a screw. It's very
sturdy. In this drawer, I store different blades, blade housing, and other
machine components. The drawer slides out and I can grab what I need quickly
and everything is in one area. The drawer is strong enough to hold ink pads,
stamps, markers...anything! I should also mention, you can use this drawer on
wood shelves too! Drawer $9.99
3. Cricut Cart Storage
When I first started out, I used to store my cartridges on a
peg board. As my collection grew and I did not use the cartridges as much, I
decided to store them differently. I use this small three drawer rolling cart.
On the top of the drawer, I store unopened cartridges, my Gypsy and Imagine
cartridges (they are in a binder). This adds more storage in a small space!
In the top drawer, I
store the physical cartridge. I used a thick chipboard and attach the
cartridges with a piece of Velcro. Each piece of chipboard can store 20
cartridges on each side of the chipboard (40 in total). The drawer is deep
enough to hold 5-6 layers of chipboard. In one drawer, 200-240 cartridges can
be stored. Larger cartridges are available...it holds more!
The second drawer holds the overlays. They were in
alphabetical order, but as I added more, I just put them in the drawer. I don't
use the overlays too often since the Expression 2 and Imagine has a virtual
overlay. I do keep the physical ones to refer to if necessary or to use in an older machine.
The third drawer stores the booklets. These are in
alphabetical order. I alternate the spines to maximize the space in the drawer.
I am able to keep all of the booklets and skim through easily to find what I am
looking for. Please note, since the books are the heaviest, place them on the
bottom otherwise you can warp your cart because of the weight. Ask me how I
know! Cart $11.99
For less than $50 I have more efficient space and storage! A
lot of items in a small space huh?
I hope you found this post to be helpful! Do you have any
storage or organizational tips you would like to share? Don't forget to stop by Scraps of Color for more project ideas and inspiration. Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~
Great Ideas My Friend
ReplyDeletejust asking what is that Big Blak die cutter called ?? I added to my blog as well lol
That machine is the Black Cat Cougar~ Left you some love...thanks for the visit~
DeleteThis is such a great idea for maximizing space! I have been thinking about doing something like this and now I definitely will.
ReplyDeleteGreat organization! Love the shelves.
ReplyDeleteLove the shelves for the machines!!!!!! It's been an eon, so I thought I should stop over and see what's going on in your life!!!!!
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