No matter how often I think that I am finished improving my craft space, I find something new that needs tweaking.
Usually it’s simple changes that I find make the biggest difference.
I am all about convenience. I like stuff close to me so I don’t have to walk to get something I would use all the time. I know that sounds lazy, but really it is time efficiency. That’s how I am selling it anyway.
I have a few tips to help your craft space be more functional.
1} Use a small can or cup to hold your supplies that you use constantly. Like scissors, bone folder, glue bottle, piercing tool. I keep these things on this bar that I got at IKEA. It has 4 buckets that I can organize tools in that I want close by.
2} If you are right handed put your most used stuff to the right side of you. I am right handed. All of my punches, ink pads, and some of my markers are stored to the right of me. I don’t think I could function if it was any other way.
3} Lighting is super important to me. I like to make sure that when I am crafting I can see what I am doing and that I can see my colors. All the bulbs in my craft room are DayLight Bulbs. They aren’t cheap but they are worth it. You can get them at Lowe’s.
4} A TV, an iPad or your phone. I think every craft space functions better with entertainment. I love watching TV or a movie while I am crafting. I usually put on something that I don’t REALLY have to pay close attention to. So I am going to give you my list of these types of shows. If you don’t have Netflix you should get it. It’s awesome and inexpensive and you can watch it anywhere.
I hope that this helps you get some crafty mojo going and gives you a few ideas on how you can function better in your craft space.
Leave me a comment with your favorite TV show or movie to watch while you craft. I am always looking for something new to watch.
D'Ann says
Love your organizing tips and how well organized everything is. Thank for sharing!
Wendy Cranford says
Thank you D’Ann 🙂 I love to organize.
BJ in So ILL says
we would sooooo be besties! love your TV show choices 🙂
Wendy Cranford says
HAHA BJ! I know right. Aren’t they the best shows ever? And you can watch them without really having to watch them. Thats the best part.