I don’t know about you, but I can’t create anything cool when my craft room is a disorganized mess. Here are craft storage ideas you need to streamline your space, simplify your life, and unleash your creative spirit.

From ribbons to beads, tapes to wrapping paper, and yarns to buttons, you’re sure to find a great idea to keep all your crafting essentials beautifully organized and easily accessible.

1. Ribbon Cart

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Are your craft ribbons a tangled disaster? Mine seem to have a life of their own, always finding new ways to create chaos.

This fabulous craft room idea will tame your ribbons, make them easily accessible, and look stylish at the same time.

You need a 3-tier rolling cart like this and a set of classic Mason jars. You can also add some pretty bowls for twine, ricrac, and Washi tapes.

2. Embroidery Divider

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This is an embroiderer’s dream come true. It’s the ultimate setup for keeping threads, tools, and supplies organized.

Clear stackable acrylic boxes like these are perfect for sorting your threads by color. Arrange them in a rainbow gradient to create a stunning wall display that is as functional as it’s fabulous.

3. DIY Drawer Dividers

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You don’t have to spend loads of money on drawer dividers. Why not make your own drawer dividers using colorful cardstock?

Design each compartment to fit your needs. Create smaller ones for pens and clips and larger ones for tapes and tools. And, don’t forget to attach labels.

You need to see these other genius craft room hacks!

4. Glass Jars

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Glass jars of all shapes and sizes are ideal for storing craft supplies. Head to your dollar store to find some, use food jars or classic milk bottles, or buy a set of Mason jars like this.

Use the glass jars to store beads, glitter, tapes, ribbons, markers, small tools, buttons, wooden cut-outs, fabric scraps, and other crafty bits and pieces.

I like to keep the lids on to prevent small items from spilling all over the floor.

5. Clear Pocket Divider

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Pocket dividers are not only for shoes, they are fabulous for storing a TON of craft supplies.

The clear pockets make it easy to see exactly what is inside and everything is neatly contained in its own compartment.

And, best of all, you use the blank space behind a door, freeing up your closet shelves for bulkier items.

6. Cubby Storage

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Cubby storage instantly transforms empty closet space into multiple smaller sections – just what you need for all your craft supplies.

Set up individual stackable cubbies or go the DIY route and build a cubby storage unit. A functional cubby cube organizer like this comes complete with fabric drawers.

How cute are the fairy lights? They certainly turn this closet into a magical creative space for kids.

7. Label Acrylic Bins

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Do you dread the mess whenever your kids ask if they can do crafts? While you do want them to be creative, the results can be overwhelming.

Solve the problem with acrylic bins like these. They are perfect for sorting, organizing, and storing craft supplies. Label them with large, fun colorful labels so kids can find exactly what they need.

8. Kids Art Cart

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Before I discovered this fabulous craft room organization idea, our kid’s craft supplies were scattered in boxes all over the house. It was a mission even getting started on a project.

A 3-tier cart and some budget-friendly plastic bins came to the rescue. Now, we have everything in one place.

And the best part? The cart can be rolled outside, giving the kids a chance to soak up the sun while exploring their creativity.

9. Turntables

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Get your turntables out of the kitchen and into your craft room! They’re perfect for organizing all your craft supplies.

With a quick spin, you’ve got instant access to everything you need.

This budget-friendly turntable from Amazon has 5 removable clear bins that you can keep inside the turntable or use as separate storage containers.

I’m swooning over the lovely pink tones of this craft corner!

10. Yarn Shelves

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If you’re a knitting or crochet fan you need this storage solution for your yarns.

Install wall-to-wall shelving in your craft room (or in a closet) and sort your yarn into colors. It’s so easy to see what you have in stock and find what you need.

How cute is the Squish sign? I’m planning on making one for my craft room.

11. IKEA Craft Desk with Drawers

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When it comes to storage and organizing, IKEA always has a solution.

This innovative crafter has mixed and matched components from the IKEA Alex Series to create a long desk with a handy set of drawers on both ends.

I am luvin’ the color-coded books and the cute ornaments in the small cubby holder. And, you just can’t miss the awesome pegboard on the wall – look at my No. 14 for pegboard ideas!

Check out these other IKEA craft room hacks!

12. Cookie Tins

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Vintage cookie tins add a nostalgic touch to your craft room. They are ideal for holding all your notions like buttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, eyes, needles, threads, ribbons, elastic bands, pins, and small tools.

Find charming treasures at the Dollar store or visit Grandma’s attic! If you come up empty-handed, get a lovely set of vintage tins like these on Amazon.

13. DIY Marker Caddy

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Don’t spend money on a marker caddy when you can make your own.

This easy project repurposes a box and toilet roll tubes (or aluminum foil tubes if you prefer). Simply cut the tubes to the height of the box and pack them upright, no glue is needed.

Make your DIY marker caddy look attractive by painting it, decorating it with glitter and beads, or covering it with colorful craft paper like this.

14. Pegboard

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I’m all about upcycling, and this fun DIY project turns an old pegboard into something seriously cool! Follow the steps to paint and frame a pegboard and create an attractive and functional wall display.

Add hanging shelves to hold paints, glitters, and tubes. The cute buckets are ideal for markers and paintbrushes and the dowel rod makes the perfect dispenser for ribbons and Washi tapes.

15. Dreambox

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This is every crafter’s dream come true! If you have a wall in your craft room crying out for some TLC, you’ve got to build this dream box to hold all your crafty supplies.

Watch the video in the blog post to see how this gorgeous storage cabinet comes to life.

16. IKEA Shelving for Paper Storage

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IKEA comes to the party again with its range of Kallex shelves, perfect for creating the ultimate craft storage cabinet.

This innovative crafter has stacked a 1×4 Kallex unit on top of a 4×4 unit giving her 20 compartments. She has also optimized the space by using Ink Pad Holders, Marker Nooks, and Stacked Marker Holders from Stamp ‘n Storage.

17. Old Dresser

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Do you have an old dresser gathering dust in a storeroom or garage? It’s time to get out your sander, tools, and paint, and give it a makeover.

In this fab blog post, Krista from Happy Housie shows us how to jazz up an old dresser and create an awesome craft room storage unit. Get the kids and hubby away from the TV and get started!

18. DIY Wall Organizer

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My next craft storage idea comes from Theresa at Dear Creatives, where she shares a fantastic tutorial on making a DIY wall organizer using a frame and chicken wire for crafts like this.

Add small baskets, buckets, rods, and hooks to hold all your craft essentials, turning it into a stylish and accessible wall display.

19. Cabinets with Storage Bins

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Turn a disorganized craft room into a haven of creativity and inspiration with this easy-to-do idea.

Don’t pack loose items on shelves where they get muddled and fall off. Storage bins make perfect organizers for paints, papers, markers, tapes, brushes, tools, and more.

This innovative crafter has used a combination of wire bins, fabric bins, woven baskets, and trendy striped boxes to create an attractive and functional cabinet.

20. Ziploc Bags

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Handy colorful ziploc bags like these won’t disappoint when organizing your craft room supplies. Use them to hold items that aren’t small enough for a sorter or large enough for a bin or turntable.

The open mesh design allows you to see what is inside and you can stack them vertically in a container to save loads of space.

21. DIY Craft Storage House

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Make your craft supplies feel right at home when you store them in this adorable little house.

Aileen from At Home In Love has used a dollar store flatware organizer, a wooden board, and everyday home tools to create a fun house-shaped organizer for acrylic paints, tapes, twines, pens, stickers, stamps, and more.

I know what my next DIY project is ……

22. DIY Craft Closet Organizer

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Are you, a family member, or a friend ready to saw, drill, cut, and nail? This fabulous DIY project will help you create a customized craft closet organizer that’s fun to build.

Anika’s DIY Life provides a project planner, a list of all the supplies and tools you need, and detailed instructions to make this stunning cabinet.

I’m luvin’ the blue color!

23. Hanging Storage System

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This DIY hanging storage system lets you store and organize your craft supplies easily and inexpensively.

All you need are curtains rods like these, curtain clip rings, bags, and labels.

This versatile system can store anything that isn’t too heavy or bulky. Arrange your wall by color, project, or type of craft item – it’s all about what sparks your creativity.

24. Tin Cans

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Give those old food tin cans a stylish makeover and turn them into chic desk holders for all your craft supplies.

All you need are cans (check for sharp edges), decorative paper to match your decor theme, stickers, glue, and scissors. These are so cute!

You’ll want to see these DIY craft desk ideas also!

25. Plastic Bins

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Stackable plastic bins like these are a must-have for any well-organized craft room. They make sorting and accessing your supplies effortless, keeping your creative space tidy and efficient.

Attach large labels to take your organizing skills to the next level.

26. DIY Vertical Wrapping Paper Storage

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Wow, this craft storage idea is a game-changer! Tame your unruly wrapping paper by making your own storage solution using plastic bag organizers.

The IKEA Variera range has a fabulous budget-friendly option or you can take a look at these plastic bag dispensers I found on Amazon.

27. IKEA Cubby Shelf

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The large OK sign here says it all – this setup is soooo OK, I must have one too.

Linda from THIC has used IKEA cubby shelves to build a tall storage solution that offers loads of space while fitting neatly into a corner.

Check out the IKEA Kallex range for components that will work for you.

28. Dollar Store Shakers for Glitter

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I’m all about glitter, but my family isn’t thrilled when it ends up everywhere!

Dollar store shakers are the perfect solution for keeping glitter under control.

There are so many pros:

– They’re affordable

– They create a charming wall display

– You can see exactly what colors and amounts you have

– The glitter stays on your project and not all over the house

29. Mini Jars for Buttons

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Mini jars for buttons are like tiny treasure chests for your craft room. They keep your colorful buttons organized and add a touch of whimsy to your workspace.

Find jars at your dollar store or get a budget-friendly set of mini mason jars like these. Involve the kids to help you sort the buttons into colors – they will have a blast.

30. Bead Trays for Sequin Storage

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And the ideas just keep coming! A classic bead tray with removable compartments is perfect for storing and sorting sequins.

Sort your sequins into colors, sizes, and shapes, and label each little bin. Now you can easily pull out the ones you need for your next creative project.

31. Tiered Plastic Box for Bead Storage

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And lastly, as we all know, opening a large box of beads is a surefire way to create a bead-tastrophe!

Get your beads, boards, patterns, and papers neatly organized when you use tiered plastic boxes.

They snap together to create one manageable container and also offer individual removable compartments so you can access just what you need.