Calling all DIY crafters, makers, and small business owners—is your craft space feeling a little... chaotic?
We’ve all been there. Between endless silicone beads, cord, tools, and project materials, your workspace can quickly turn from a creative haven to a cluttered mess. (Just ask us how the creative space in our front office sometimes looks - ack!)
At Cara & Co, we know that an organized space = a stress-free, inspired maker! From personal experience, we know that when our creative work-space is organized and clean, we can think clearly with what feels like a clean slate!
We’ve put together this easy-to-follow craft organization checklist to help you streamline your supplies, create a functional workspace, and keep your creativity flowing. We hope it’s helpful for you on your crafting journey! (While you are reading, we are going to quickly go clean up our crafting area!)
Step 1: Assess Your Craft Space
Before you start organizing, take a step back and evaluate your space:
- Identify clutter zones – Are your silicone beads, tools, or fabric scraps always getting lost? Find out what needs a better home.
- Plan a workspace – Set up a desk, table, or rolling cart where you can comfortably work on your DIY creations. It needs to feel like you have a “zone” to play in freely!
Step 2: Gather & Sort Your Supplies
Now, the fun part—sorting through your craft stash!
- Collect all your supplies in one place – Yes, even that bucket of miscellaneous wholesale silicone beads that’s been tossed together!
- Group like items together – Organize by category: silicone beads (also separate round beads from focal beads!), tools (i.e. knot grippers, craft mats, pliers, etc.), cording, accessories, and packaging.
- Declutter & donate – If you haven’t used a supply in over a year, it might be time to pass it on and let someone else get creative with your unused supplies!
Step 3: Storage Solutions That Work
Finding the right storage for your craft supplies can be a game-changer. Here are some ideas to keep everything neat and accessible:
- Clear bins, baskets & jars – Perfect for storing silicone beads in bulk while keeping them visible. They also help you see the different colours and designs from a distance, without needing to actually pull them all out into your workspace, creating unnecessary clutter. All the color also helps with making your space cheerful and aesthetically pleasing!
- Drawer organizers – Use for smaller items like keychain supplies and clasps. Keep these “less pretty” pieces tucked away in a safe spot where you can quickly access them.
- Pegboards – A stylish and practical way to hang scissors, rulers, knot-grippers and pliers. It also keeps your key tools of the trade in sight so that your crafting is efficient.
- Rolling carts – Keep frequently used items mobile and within reach. We love rolling carts when we just need to slip our half-made projects into safe spot or corner, rather than leaving items spread out on our workspace area!
Step 4: Create Work Zones
Ever feel like your craft table is a mess? Try dividing your space into “zones” to make crafting more efficient.
🎨Work Area – A clutter-free space for beading, knotting, or assembling keychains. Always clean this up when you are finished!
🔧Tool Zone – Store scissors, knot grippers, and pliers within arm’s reach. This is why a pegboard is so helpful for these items!
🧵Material Zone – Organize silicone beads, cording, and findings so they’re easy to grab. Remember, it can also be designed in a way that makes it almost feel like the supplies are part of your décor or art!
💡Inspiration Zone – A corkboard or wall space for mood boards, color palettes, or design sketches.
Step 5: Maintain Your Organized Craft Room
Now that your space is tidy, keep it that way with these quick maintenance tips:
✔ Put items back after each project – A few minutes of tidying saves hours later!
✔ Restock your essentials – Running low on 19mm silicone beads or other wholesale craft supplies? Make a note to reorder before you run out, and then put this note on your corkboard so you don’t lose it!
✔ Do a monthly clean-up – Set aside time once a month to declutter and reorganize. We promise, a freshly organized space that you keep up with will make your crafting so much more enjoyable!
Step 6: Add Your Personal Touch!
Your craft space should spark joy and creativity! Try these ideas to make it uniquely yours:
✨ Hang fairy lights or add fun wall art – maybe special pictures that warm your heart!
✨ Use a comfortable chair (you’ll be crafting for hours, after all!).
✨ Keep a cute notebook handy for new project ideas and color combos.
Get Inspired & Stay Organized with Cara & Co!
At Cara & Co, we’re more than just a silicone bead supplier—we’re a community of passionate makers who love DIY crafts, organization hacks, and creative projects!
We’d love to see your organized craft space! Share your before & after photos and tag us on Instagram for a chance to be featured in our stories!
And if you need to restock on your silicone beads, cords, or keychain supplies, check out our latest collections—because a well-stocked, fresh (and organized) craft room is a happy one!
Happy crafting!
xox
The girls