art supply/craft storage

Alyssa · Guru

art supply/craft storage

CoffeeQueen · Guru

All my art stuff are in bins in the game closet.. I do not keep stuff out.

Erin · Guru

I am anxiously watching this thread. Our current system involves 1) a pile of crap behind a chair in our living room and 2) another pile of crap on one of our counters.

I would also love to know where to purchase any organizational containers people use. It seems like Target has like one or two, but not realyl what I am looking for.
This is definitly on my to do list.

Corey · Guru

i have this: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80153800 with the pull out drawers. it is perfect. ikea has so many storage units, but i found the bins on most were too large. the ones you put in this one are small enough that you don't need to dig to find what you are looking for.

i have several other shelving units because we have so much craft stuff, but that one holds the majority of it.

Corey · Guru

here are a couple pictures:

supergrover · Guru

Dear Corey. You are my idol.

The end.

CoffeeQueen · Guru

love that, Corey. Think a trip to Ikea may be in store soon.

Lizzy · Guru

Alyssa wrote:
Now that we moved, I want to get our art and craft supplies more organized.
Ethan has a TON of crayons, pencils, markers, paint and brushes, chalk, glue and glitter pens, pipe cleaners, craft sticks, stickers. Plus different colored and sizes of paper, coloring books, work books, etc, etc.
We also have an easel with paper and white board on one side and chalk board on the other.
He wants me to get him fuse beads but I refuse until we have a system in place.
In my dream world, the art stuff will stay on one side of the living room (it's pretty big) with the easel and a small kids table so the kids can do their projects there.
What system do you guys have? I'd love to see pictures too.

I don't actually have a "system" yet. but here is my inspiration picture from PBK- I saw the art clips at target and target also sells similar storage.

Lizzy · Guru

Corey wrote:
here are a couple pictures:

LOVE this!!

Alyssa · Guru

supergrover wrote:
Dear Corey. You are my idol.
The end.

for real.

Corey, I super love your system. We are planning a trip to Ikea soon. Thanks!

Alyssa · Guru

Corey, where did you get the shelving unit in the second pic, with the wire bins? Love that too.

Corey · Guru

i *think* maybe walmart?? i believe it was with the kitchen storage stuff b/c it is meant for canned goods, etc. i got that a few years ago.

Corey · Guru

that is an awesome set up from pbk, liz.

i used to use canvas bins like those, but they are a pain to clean the insides of if you drip glue, glitter, etc...just something to consider before you spend the $.

i wonder if they sell plastic bins? or if the ikea bins would fit in that unit?

Robin · Guru

Corey - I like your system too! The only problem I see is that if my kids can SEE the craft stuff (especially paint), then they'll want to use it. Right then. I prefer our stuff out of sight.

Alyssa · Guru

Corey wrote:
i *think* maybe walmart?? i believe it was with the kitchen storage stuff b/c it is meant for canned goods, etc. i got that a few years ago.

ok thanks. I actually need something like that in the kitchen. I don't have a pantry and I like to keep the kitchen stocked.

Corey · Guru

Robin wrote:
Corey - I like your system too! The only problem I see is that if my kids can SEE the craft stuff (especially paint), then they'll want to use it. Right then. I prefer our stuff out of sight.

thats funny. see, mine are the opposite--if i have it hidden away it is more of a novelty and they try to sneak it out. when i have it easily accessible and they use it often the allure isn't really there to use paints without permission, etc. they are actually really good about asking first because they know they need me to put down the special table cloth, etc.

for everything other than paint they pretty much have free reign to take it out as they please.

Erin · Guru

I love the Ikea set up. I wish I had an ikea near me!! And they dont sell that set up online. Hmm, these are all good ideas though. Thanks!

Supafly · Guru

I also love that IKEA setup!!!! We don't have space for that in this house, but once we find a house and move, I will be remembering that and taking a trip to IKEA for sure.

Mine are like Robin's though-out of sight, out of mind. When they see the paints and such, they want to use them.

They do get the markers and crayons out whenever they want though-those we keep in plastic bins on the bookshelf by the easel in the basement. It isn't great, but everything is organized-crayons in one, markers in another, then we have others for stickers, beads, etc. It does keep things together and in one spot, but a system like yours would be ideal in a playroom with a table for them!!!