Craft Organization Ideas & Simple Faith Through God's Word

Ok, so I'm definitely on an organizing kick.  It's a steady paced project for me though - I'm not running into this all willy nilly and getting overwhelmed, just taking it one day at a time and making things right.  Monday I shared with you my first project that has propelled me into motion - our junk drawer makeover- so today I just wanted to share some of the craft organization projects I have begun.

Ya'll, I have a decent amount of craft supplies.  It grows every year and I have to take change over it.  I have a bad problem with just shoving things here and there or cramming one more roll of ribbon into an already stuffed box...anybody with me?  So, I decided I needed to figure out ways to consolidate some of those crafty items, separate some things, throw away some things and reconfigure some of my storage spaces to really get a grip.

An easy way to free up a ton of space is to reduce your ribbon storage by simply rolling up the smaller sections and pinning them with a clothespin.  I can't tell you how crazy this ribbon disaster was before  -its so much better and easier to navigate now - I love this.

Another thing I had to do was to create separate storage places for certain items - like a box for just ribbon, yarn, felt, fabric, paper, etc.  I have been shoving these things into a couple of shared boxes for so long - its so nice to actually see what I have and to not have to search and search for something.

I also have smaller bins set aside for office supply items like scissors, glue, tape, paper clips etc.  I keep my smaller craft tools in a box together - glue gun, staple gun, etc. and group all of my craft paint brushes in one box.

This is just a little bit of craft supply organization that I'm working on, anybody else have craft organizing tips to share?  Share with me!

Part of this organization thing for me lately has just been a reflection of what is on my mind - to simplify things, get back to the basics so we can focus on what's most important.  I think this deals with my spiritual life as well.  I have talked a little bit about balance before on the blog and I think that's what I'm striving for - in a lot of areas.  One thing I know, God desires my heart and everything I do so I want my life to just be that - an offering to him.

Lots of times though our lives can look a little chaotic - kind of like the crazy clutter before pics - too much stuff shoved in and no space for the things that really should be there.  For me, its time to simplify, to let go of some things that I have been shoving in so I can be an empty vessel ready for God to fill and use - the way He has intended.  Things that sometime get in the way - looking to other's approval before God's, trying to just do good things or doing and doing and going like crazy instead of resting in grace, comparing yourself to others, etc.  God's word is so precious and my heart can be so wrong - I have to cling to scripture, fill my heart with His word of truth and His promises every day so I can know His plans and purposes for my life - So Simple but so true.

Thanks so much for joining me today! I pray that God's word would be precious for you today and always as you seek after Him.

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