Beginners often collect storage before they have a real system. That said, your craft storage doesn’t have to be perfect; the goal is to make your supplies easier to find, use, store, and put away.
What Should Beginners Store First?
As a newcomer to crafts, you can focus on your most-used tools, and your current craft supplies.
This can include:
- Paper
- Card
- Paints
- Glue
- Yarn
- Fabric
- Small pieces
You can also store away unfinished projects for when you are ready to come back to them.
Simple Craft Storage Ideas
Clear boxes- good for seeing your supplies
Drawer organisers-good for small tools and loose bits
Zip pouches- good for portable tools and small projects
Baskets- good for quick storage and supplies you use often
Magazine files or folders- great for paper, card, patterns, and instructions
Craft trolley- good for moving things between rooms
A Simple Beginner Setup
A basic system for beginners could involve:
- A box for tools
- A box for supplies
- A folder for paper
- A pouch for small pieces
- A tray or basket for current projects
Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
Mistakes that beginners often make include:
- Buying too much storage, too quickly
- Focusing on the aesthetics of storage instead of the practicality
- Hiding supplies away where you forget them
- Mixing unfinished projects with your general supplies