The Never Ending Story of Studio Organization

Edie's Studio
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I'm constantly trying to organize my studio 

and make it more functional. 

That's why it's like a 
"Never Ending Story" 
if you know what I mean. 

While at a huge church sale I saw 

something that caught my eye. 

It was a set of 3 tiers of cake pans 

marked $2.00. My mind immediately 

went to the tiered items people make 

mostly for cupcakes... why not make 

one for "tools" used in the studio. 

 

I had a spindle from an old plant stand 

that would be perfect. Mr "Edie" drilled 

holes in my cake pans and all I had to do was 

screw the pieces of spindle together. 
I used JB Weld Epoxy to attach the 
bottom pan to the spindle and 

Voila! 

I added numbers with a Sharpie pen 

and loaded the tiers with lots of things 

that I've always wanted to have handy.

Now they're at my fingertips... 

no more searching for them! 

I purchased this cute container for $10 in 

Northern Ohio when on my trip 

and ... 

filled it with all my loose 

glitters. 

 

My most used glitter colors, 
crystal and silver, 

I put into vintage salt/pepper 

shakers. Pretty and FUN!

I also purchased a vintage hand stamp 

holder for $10 and after lots of thought... 

I loaded it with bundles of vintage lace.

A cute watering can in a bright lime green 

holds my most used glues. I keep them upside 

down so they're ready for use when I reach 

for one. The watering can was from an 

Edible Arrangements gift... free! 

I couldn't pass up a set of 3 tool boxes 

for $15 at Odd Lots. 

I use one for my metal stamp set 

and old silverware... 

the second holds all my craft paints. 

The third and smallest holds my 

short hammer, screwdrivers, levels 

and measuring tapes. 

I have my shelves organized to try 

and get the maximum storage out of them. 

 I have 2 shelving units for crafting. 

Pay no attention to the messy table!

This bookcase is all scrapbooking 

and StampinUp stamps/inks/etc.

The sign should say "Paper Scraps" NOT "Paper Sraps" Duh!

These pretty boxes hold stamps, stickers,
patterns for cutting shapes, sparkles, etc

Paper for scrapbooks & other creations.

The shelving unit next to it is sewing,

ribbons, buttons, upholstering, floral, 
electrical, hot glue guns, jewelry making  
and projects. 

I have scads of buttons so I separated 

them into color catagories and  I

store them in vintage canning jars 

with homemade tags. 

I adore decorative boxes for storage 

and sweet Marie has given me some 

beautiful ones! I store paper doilies, 

tissue papers, specialty papers and so 

much more in them.  
Thanks for the beautiful storage Marie!! 

While at my favorite second hand shop 
I found this lightweight cork board. 
I've been wanting a bulletin board for 
some time now. 

It was in the clearance items 

and I got it for $1.50! 

Marie had given me some fabulous 

vintage looking fashion scrapbook papers 

that I cut and meshed together to make 

the look I wanted. 

 

It hangs on the back of my studio 

door and is great inspiration 

for the creative mind. 

 

I hope you enjoyed some of my 

ideas for organizing on a budget! 

Blessings, 

 

"Edie" 

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Marie's Studio Creations

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Marie has been busy as a bee creating 

new items for her Etsy Shop. 

It's been a bit spooky in her studio 

and here's what's recently come out 

of it... 

a scary Paper Doll Witch...   

a beautiful and enchanting 

Witch Theater Doll... 

and a less scary Beauty of a paper doll... 

which can all be viewed on 

Marie's Etsy Shop. 

 

Please stop by to look at all her 

incredible creations! 

 

That's all from our studios for now. 

Thanks for stopping by and leaving 

a comment!!  Let us know what's in 

YOUR Studio... 

Edie & Marie

xoxo