Storage for Studio Stash

As I was getting ready to add some links here I noticed I have 96 posts and 96 followers.  No significance here, I just thought it was a funny coincidence.  I have been wrapping up some projects from 2012 and getting started on more for 2013 and it seems I have neglected this blog.

I have run across some great links that I wanted to share and I thought that would be a much better thing to do than to show you the (drastic) state of my sewing studio right now.  

One site I especially want to direct you to is http://creativedaily.blogspot.com/2013/01/studio-organization_30.html  

Lorraine has come up with a fantastic idea for sorting her scraps by color using some bins intended for scrapbookers.  Lorraine bought hers at Mitchael's but also directed me online to Amazon where they are also available.  I get excited just anticipating all the possibilities!  I think they would be absolutely perfect for project trays for works in progress (wip) or for keeping projects together when you travel.  Other items they would work for might include floss/threads, ribbons, stamps, beads, buttons, painting/dyeing bottles, small tools, lace, and glues (just to name a few ~ lol).  There are a plethora of ways you could sort your items as well.  

Thanks Lorraine, both for sharing this on your blog and for allowing me to post the photo!
(Also, be sure to visit her Etsy shop too)

Following are some more links for ideas and inspiration:

Ribbon and bits of trim  getting tangled in a drawer?  This site offers a solution by upcycling those little plastic bag closures found on bags of potatoes, apples, oranges, bread etc. (at least found here in the U.S.).   So creative!

http://anounceofcreativity.blogspot.fr/2013/01/organization-tip-diy-ribbon-ring.html

Here is another fun idea for storing pearl cotton thread using tongue depressors (giggle)…

http://wildolive.blogspot.com/2013/02/storing-pearl-cotton.html

We all know binders are a great way to store various patters, clear stamps, clippings and/or other information.  I have been working on a binder for an aunt which I will share on my other blog.  There is a lot of information on covering binders on the Internet and I thought perhaps you would be interested.  Fabric covered binders could easily be customized/personalized to fit in your studio decor or anywhere in your home.  Following are some links that I found to be clear and easy to follow.  Each has a little different approach.

Fabric covered binder tutorials:

http://unclutteredlifestyle.blogspot.com/2012/03/making-standard-binders-pretty.html

http://thetygerlily.com/tag/free-binder-cover-tutorial/

http://www.simple-dimples.com/2013/01/fabric-covered-binder-tutorial.html

http://www.theprojectgirl.com/2011/10/05/the-holiday-planner/

and one using Mod Podge:

http://crazylittleprojects.com/2012/09/fabric-covered-notebook-or-binder.html

While looking for the Project Girl’s tutorial above, I looked further through the site and found some great organizing info and repurposing that could easily be adapted for any craft room:

http://www.theprojectgirl.com/category/organization/

Find anything that inspires you?  I would love to hear about it.