Stamp Bucket::Organization

I don't know about you, but I can never have too many stamps! I heart me some stamps! Unfortunately, I have so many, and not enough places to keep them. I have a few drawers where they are laid out and easily accessible. I also have a neat little stand I found while thrifting. That stand holds my most commonly used stamps, my 'go-to' stamps if you will.

While I was at said thrifting trip I found this hideous orange bucket. Totally ugly. And of course, I forgot to take a before a pic. But the after! Oh this after is so much better.

I repainted the bucket a very pretty blue and stamped the word 'stamps' on the front. So now I have a catch-all for those loose stamps that I use often, but not everyday

I just love reaching into this pretty bucket and pulling out wonderfully fun stamps. I also love the word stamps! I'm also a goofy dork!

Moral of this story? Never leave something at the thrift store just because it is a hideously, gross, ugly, orange thing. Paint does wonders my friends!



And don't forget to stop by and visit me at Layton Family Joy today!

Box of Craft Goodies :: Keeping it Organized

I have shown you all how I keep the craft cabinet organized. This craft cabinet is for the items I don't mind my children getting into without my supervision/permission.

But then there are items that are only allowed to come out when I am there and can supervise. These items are out of arms reach. But how do I keep them all together in one easy-to-grab spot? Simple!

Below are photos of how I have organized these items. All in one easy-to-grab case. Perfect for art projects, everything we need is at hand in one location. Also makes clean up a breeze.


Items included are:

• 2 pks Watercolors (I have two children)
• 1 pack of oil pastels
• 1 pack of chalk pastels
• 1 small watercolor
  
• 1 pack of paintbrushes (for mommy)
• 4 other paint brushes for children
• watercolor pencils (mostly for me, but my oldest will be using them soon)
• 6 bottles of tempera paint
• 2 paint trays
• 4 paint cups
• 2 pairs of scissors
• 2 pencils
• one paint marker (for me)
• Pack of watercolor paper
• Pack of drawing paper
• Pack of construction paper
• 6 mat frames for artwork
  
• 2 plastic cups for water
• One bottle of white glue
• glue sticks
  

The container I found at T.J Maxx for $3. The little Christmas bucket was a gift from one my husbands co-workers (filled with candy). I figured since it's inside the container, it didn't matter that there were Christmas trees on it.

This works perfectly for us. I don't have to worry about items getting messed up, lost, or ruining my home. I love this little container.

Just seeing it all sitting there, together, makes me want to create. I mean really, just LOOK at those watercolors, so beautiful!




How do you store your art supplies?