Simple Solutions for Craft Room Clutter

Does the mess in your craft room (or craft closet) feel overwhelming? Do you often re-buy lost art supplies only to discover them at the bottom of a messy storage box or in the back of the junk drawer weeks later? Take control of the clutter in your craft space with our 50 handy organizing tips and budget-friendly DIY tricks. Because your craft room should bring joy, not stress.

First up: Take a monochromatic approach like craft blogger Mandy Pellegrin did here. Floor-to-ceiling pegboard makes a statement while a black-and-white color palette lets the colorful craft supplies pop.

You know those egg cartons that pile up by the recycling bin? Leftover embroidery floss, thread or yarn nestle perfectly inside the egg cubbies. Paint it a bright hue like Michele Pacey did to brighten up your craft space.

Whether you've accumulated more muffin pans than you need for baking or have found some great antique versions at rummage sales — like this one featured on Vintage Indie — it's time to put them to use. A muffin pan placed in a craft drawer can separate odds and ends in a snap — and keep them in place. It also makes it easy to carry pint-sized supplies from room to room.

Take an old box grater (you'll want one with dull enough openings to prevent cuts) and fill the smaller top opening with floral foam cut to fit snugly inside. Loop a wire through two holes on one side of the grater to create a loop for hanging, then fill with colored pencils and pens so sketching supplies are always within easy reach.