Storage Containers {Craftroom Part 1}
Anyhow, the shelves are open and for the moment I’d like to keep it that way {we live in a very dusty area, so we’ll see how long I can keep it clean all the time 😉 } Now, all the supplies are either in drawers, a shelving unit with a curtain in front, and a huge cabinet – so it was okay to leave everything in their ugly containers, as it was hidden.
But now a lot of stuff will be moved to the open shelves and I needed {start!} to make some storage containers which looks a little better. I do not have money for all these modern fancy stuff and besides, I am a crafting blogger – so I started crafting !
The above and next photos were taken on the shelves in the new craftroom, but the light is really bad there .. see all the shadows behind the containers !
For the above I used various sizes empty tin cans – wrapped them with self-adhesive thin vinyl {I love the grainy look!}
Left : added some jute and a small silver buckle
Center : here I wrapped a strip of the rougher type burlap around the can and added a wooden butterfly
Right : some more jute here, with two delicate greenish/gold leafs and a paper flower
I have many of these cardboard boxes and wrapped these three in wallpaper I had left {that roll seems to last forever!}
Made some tags and stuck it onto the boxes
Lastly I added a flower to each box – see below
I got this new toy and I’m trying out all sorts of crafts with it – This specific loom is mainly used to make the above flowers, but there are many other uses for it as well, which I am already busy with a few projects.
Left : A simple white wool flower with a string of burlap threaded through the center
Center : I gave fabric a try and oh wow! I never thought it would turn out this nicely – I cut strips of fabric about 1.5cm {1/2 inch} wide x about 4 meters long {I left the pieces of loose thread as is} – after I finished the flower on the loom, I hot glued a small piece of burlap to the center
Right : All jute – the flower and the center
And this is only the tip of the iceberg – loads of stuff is waiting to be sorted, packed and re-arranged.
So, if you are wondering what a loom is – see above ! in this pic I am halfway done with a flower.
The wool and jute flowers took me about 5 minutes each to make, but the fabric took a little longer as it was much thicker/bulkier to work with – but so worth it !!
In the above pic I had finished the petals part of the flower – now at this point one can change the color to have a different center – I haven’t bothered with this yet – just used the same string of wool and finished the center with the same color.
ps: I now also have a long straight double row loom and I am busy with a lovely project, but it is taking some time before I can share that one with you.
Linda, love the repurposed storage containers! They came out wonderfully cute. I totally relate to how you are so happy to be able to display your things so organized and beautiful, as alas my studio is in my carport and gets super dusty!
They look great! Nice job! Thanks for sharing! Stop by my Friday's Five Features tomorrow and link up this post (and others)! http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com
I like your repurposed craft storage containers. Cute loom and flowers too. Terrific for you to now have a dedicated craft room
I like your repurposed containers and love your flower loom. So glad you have a dedicated craft room. I hope to have one one day too.
Thanks so much for sharing at Krafty Inspiration Thursday!
Have a lovely weekend!
Maria @ Krafty Cards etc.
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Linda we love these containers! Great job and thanks for linking it up in the Bowdabra Crafty Showcase! Check out the new linky! http://bowdabrablog.com/2013/08/10/bowdabra-crafty-showcase-with-housewarming-gift-ideas-66/
Have a super week,
Susie @Bowdabra
These are such cute ideas!! Love them! Thank you for linking it up to Thrifty Thursday!
Love all the ideas. I would love if you would link this up on our blog @ http://thekoenigscreate.blogspot.com/2013/08/mid-week-link-up.html We have a link party going on now till Friday.
They turned out great! I'd love for you to link up to The DIY'ers! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-diyers-and-my-new-rug.html
I love this, I find if I put stuff in drawers I never use it. Tired of plastic containers this would be fun.
I love your cans – I also upcycled some cans for my craft room – they make such great organizational containers along with covered shoe boxes… I also did some upcycling of jars – gotta love all this free storage… found you through TitiCrafty….
These cans turned out super cute! I would love for you to share this at the Krafty Inspiration Thursday Link Party over at Krafty Cards etc. http://kraftycardsetc.blogspot.com/2013/08/krafty-inspiration-thursday-2.html
Thanks for the inspiration!
Maria
I LOVE your tin cans! Such a great idea!
Hey, Linda. This is nice. You wouldn't want to see my craft room right now. It was a bedroom changed to craft room and now it's just a room to collect stuff. 🙂 I like these cans for organizing a lot. Thanks for sharing. linda
Very very cute!
Jenna
How creative! I love that you were able to use things you already had and repurposed them into something useful! Beautiful job!
Everything looks so beautiful!
these are really beautiful and attractive.like the way you have used the empty tins….
Way to go, using what you have!! I love the ones with the flowers and I want one of those looms!!
Love this storage solution! TFS
Pam
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Your going to have a pretty craft room before you know it, I want a loom 🙂
It's so great to get a craft room. I have a scrapbook/craft room and I love it. Your containers are really cute. If I am not using my room it looks great. As soon as a start working in it, it looks like a tornado hit. It seems I have to have everything out to do any work. Oh well, that's the way I work!
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Nice idea!! I covered one of my cans with fabric and use it to hold my makeup brushes! Love upcycled ideas!
These look great. I love to organize stuff in my house. It makes me feel so accomplished. Glad you shared!
Hugs,
Marcie @ I Gotta Try That
Love the idea of reusing containers. Yours look great with the embellishments. Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm now following you on Bloglovin'.
Christy @ Creating a Beautiful Life