Craftroom Tidy Up

Teri Hanson — Sat, 23 May 2026 15:26:34 +0000

Hello All! It’s nasty and raining outside today, so I thought it was a good time to do a little tidying up on my work desk with some new purchases from Amazon. As crafters, it seems like we all start new projects with a nice, clean desk, no matter the desk size, and within minutes, the work area is crowded with things. I found that I was constantly moving tools and materials out of the way for working space, which was very annoying. After a rather long search on Amazon, I found a perfect solution that was relatively inexpensive (we all like that, right?, More money for minis!). Here is what mt workspace looks like now!

The first thing I purchased was the 39″ dual monitor stand riser with drawers. $39.99 at the time of this post.

The color of the drawers is a bit more on the dirty yellowish color, and not my fave, but I think I can spray paint them with a pretty color at some point.

The stand is made from sturdy wood – probably MDF, and sits nicely without being wobbly.

The next thing I purchased was two of these desk organizers with drawers. $23.74 at the time of this post.

These stack well without shifting and are available in various configurations.

The colors are pretty true to the photo and add some nice color to the room. I think that I will add more of these colors to my craft room in the future.

I did add some of those small adhesive rubber feet to the very bottom drawer, so the entire unit does not slip on the stand. These worked perfectly!.

So now all the tools I use daily are nicely stored at hand, easy to reach for and put away, and my workflow should be more fun!

I still need to find a tray to fit in the middle area to hold the notebooks and guides I use for every project. So far, I have not had much luck because the space, not including the 1-2-3 blocks, is an odd size. I may have to make one somehow. I also want a colorful bucket to hold all the glue instead of that white basket.

I found a Boho-style peel-and-stick wallpaper that I hope will match well with the colors of the storage bins. Wish me luck on that!! I’m expecting it to arrive today.

I thought this was a very fun design, and I’m looking forward to all of the color it will add to the room.

I will be making new inserts for all of the bins on my Dream Box cabinet. Maybe in some other areas, like the cube cabinets as well.

Lastly, someone a while back had asked about the light over my desk . . . it is also on Amazon and can be found HERE. It’s a remote control dimmable LED light with several brightness and color settings. I have truly enjoyed this light and find it bright enough for working on tiny minis.

I hope that you found this post interesting and possibly found something for your own craft room. I will be updating several areas of the room over the next few months when time allows, so be sure to sign up for my newsletter to receive email notices of future posts!

Till next time, happy mini making!

Teri

Favorite Craftroom Finds

Teri Hanson — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:56:34 +0000

If you happen to be like me and have a very small craftroom (11′ x 10′) and, like many of us, a store-sized amount of supplies, you need to take advantage of every possible storage solution you can find. The cost of these items can quickly add up to a considerable sum, so we look for the most cost-effective items we can find. We also love a craftroom that looks nice, making these choices a constant battle between aesthetics and price.

Here is a look at a few of my favorite craftroom finds. With the exception of the craft cabinet, I believe these items to be a good choice between storage and cost. This is with the thought that while less expensive items are great, they often don’t hold up over time. I’ve been lucky in that I have been able to pay a few dollars more for a more durable product and for aesthetics.

Hopefully, you will find some useful ideas and products here, and that you will leave a comment sharing your own finds for craftroom storage ideas.

Working desk – Desks can be quite expensive these days, and we all love a nice, large area to work on our creations. Here is an idea for you . . .

I went to a local family-owned cabinet shop asking about leftover countertops. They made up this 48″ x 32″ laminated table for me, which cost only $25.00. The legs were an Amazon find at only $25.00 for the set of four legs. I might also mention that they had a few made-up cabinets at awesome prices!

These Desk Organizers are perfect for holding tools you use daily when crafting. I’ve used them for years, and they hold up very well.

Place items you reach for constantly in the slotted top areas. You would be amazed at how much you can put in this area.

Store other tools, small paint palettes, files, special brushes, sanding tools, sandpaper, and other such items in the drawers.

I think this Paint Organizer – (holds 50+ 2oz bottles) is a steal of a deal for only $13.99, and I do plan on buying another one soon.

It was a bit tricky to put together, but nothing that I consider to be frustrating.

You can also turn it another way so that you are looking at the bottom of the paint bottle if you prefer too.

We all have little bits and bobs, tons of pens and markers, and maybe some tapes in our craftroom which can be hard to store.

These clear acrylic drawers are the perfect size for pens and markers! I was not able to find an Amazon link for them, but each one has four drawers, and I believe four containers in a set.

Two sets have been shown in the photo.

This Slim Rolling Cart is not available, but the link I’ve used here will lead you to an alternate version. I found this to be an excellent idea if you can place it behind the door.

These carts are typical made to go into small spaces between cabinets and a wall, refrigerator, or toilet. Most will have wheels that can be removed if you like.

As you can see, this is where I store duplicate bottles of paint, extra stock of glue, special glues, and larger bottles of paint.

It’s a great idea for overflow items or items that you don’t use a lot. It’s also nice for keeping these items out where you can see them to keep track of what you have or remind you to use the items.

Thanks for stopping by, and do check this section now and then, as I will be adding more items when I find them, as well as links to other craftroom storage ideas from the comments below!

Happy crafting,

Teri

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