Anybody Organized Challenged? Deflecto to the Rescue!

Spring is here!  Time to get organized!

I am building my storage over time.  Your personal storage can be built around your shelving or attached to the wall.  There are brackets to hang the multi-bin storage to give you more space.  My studio is full to the brim and it will take me time to get everything under control!  I love my Deflecto storage for getting my supplies organized!

For getting your Spring cleaning started you will need:

• Deflecto Interlocking Multi-Bin Storage Organizer:  5 Bin Unit #20503CR; 6 Bin Unit #20603CR
• Deflecto Sign Tags with chalk pen #899112RT
• Washi Tape:  black and white, 1" wide
• Scissors    

Before

1.  Unwrap the interlocking bins.  Follow the instructions and attach one bin to the other.

2.  Use a white label that comes with the bins to create the black labels that can be written on with the chalk pen.  How?  Measure and mark on one black sign tag the size of tag you will need.  Cut out using a sturdy craft scissor.  Slide into the slot on the front of the bin.  Use the chalk pen to write on the black label that you made.  Repeat for each bin. *Note:  Look closely at the bottom photos and you can see my chalkboard labels.  I haven't written on them yet.

3.  Apply the washi tape in rows to the white top surface of the top unit.  Refer to the photo given below and apply tape to the ridge at the top of each bin.  Fold under or trim excess tape.

4.  Repeat for the bins on the bottom row of storage.  

After

Link:  Deflecto Craft Storage

You can find Deflecto products at Amazon and at most major craft stores.

Happy Organizing!

Organizing the Kids Craft Cabinet

I have this awkward wall cabinet between my kitchen and dining room.

It opens fully on the dining room side and only partially on the kitchen side.

Not completely functional, it doesn’t get used all that much.

It’s been the dumping spot for misc. household and kid crafts for the past two decades.

My very active grandsons always want to make something, do something.

I thought a more organized easily accessed spot would be a good idea.

After a little sorting and purging, it’s nice and neat.   

Everything’s labeled.  It’s easy to find everything they’ll need.

Here are the products I used to organize my Kid’s Craft Cabinet:

• Interlocking 5 Tilt Bin Organizer
• Interlocking  Tilt Bin Organizers, Six Bin (20603CR)
• Single Tilt Bins (421103CR)
• Interlocking Marker Organizer
• Rotating Carousel Organizer, Nine Canisters (3901CR)*

De-cluttering for the New Year with Deflecto!

Happy New Year!  Wishing us all a wonderful and blessed New Year!  May all your dreams come true for 2018!  Would you like to know my dream for the new year?  It is actually the same one that I have every year!  I dream of having my studio completely cleaned up and organized as well as the rest of my house! 

I think fighting clutter is high on the list for most of us.  By the time Christmas is over, I can barely get to my desk in the studio! There are boxes and clutter everywhere!  Since I love to work in this room without the clutter, I have decided to take it in hand and attempt to start fresh for this year.

I am taking some pictures of where I am now, and the great products I have to help me get organized.

This is a picture of a portion of the studio as I walk through the door.  I have actually been sorting through things and eliminated a lot of boxes, but still, have a long way to go.  I will post another blog once I work my way through all of this and show you how it turned out!

In the photo below I am showing a bookshelf that is filled with some of my Deflecto storage.  I have various sizes of tilt out interlocking multi-bin storage organizer that fit together for storing smaller things like flowers, embellishments, hardware, etc. I am going to empty everything and make it more efficient as I have a tendency to put things out of sight without giving it much thought.  Sound familiar?  

The tilt-out bins can be removed which allows for 2 different modes of storage.  The tilt bin can be used to hold pens as you can see on the upper shelf to the left.  Right below that is a newer product made especially for holding pens.  These interlock and you can add as many as you like.  They can be stood upright or put on their sides as shown.  These also fit nicely into the new caddy storage that is very popular with crafters and makers.  Here is another view below.  On the top of the shelf are more Deflecto storage products that I have used for various purposes.

The photo below features one of my favorite products from Deflecto.  These are interlocking 4-bin units that can be taken apart and used as a single compartment.  I have added knobs to the front of some of the bins; others I made into a candy bin with knobs decorating the top.  Right now, I have them all interlocked into a unit and I need to organize everything that is in the bins.  I love these!  They are fun and easy to alter if you like to personalize your decor.  You can separate the bins and use them as gifts, personalizing them for the recipient.

The next photo shown is a close-up of my favorite bins.  If you look close at the lower left hand quad, you will see the clear acrylic knobs that I attached to the bins.  I love the way these look!  You can purchase 1 bin at a time, or purchase them in a package of 4.

If you share my pain with clutter, leave me a message if you have any organizing tips that work well for you!  

I will be back with an update on my de-clutter!  Leave me a comment if you have any special tips!  My special tip is donate, donate, donate! Lol!

Cheers!

Marilyn

Organizing Is Also Part Of My Hobby

If I am not crafting I am organizing my craft supplies and believe me, I enjoy it as much.  Although organizing is an all year process, for some reason the beginning of the new year its always more motivating to do it.

I have taken lots of photos to share with you on how Deflecto products help me stay organized.

First, I like to display positive inspiration every so often. I need it as a constant reminder of the great things in the world. The Deflecto frame if perfect to interchange slides of positive quotes. So I keep it like this close to my desk.

8 1/2"x11"  - Black Craft Frame. See here: Craft Frame
  

On my desk I also keep the Deflecto Marker Organizer. It helps me keep my tools, markers and other useful items at arm's reach.

Next, also at my desk I use the Stackable Cube Organizer "X" Divider and Stackable Cube Organizer Open to help me store my markers. I can take out easily and put back in place. I will soon invest in more of these cubes to store my complete collection of markers with the cubes.

On the opposite side I also keep more cubes for my color pencils and more markers.

 

Next to my markers I also have the Deflecto Stackable Cube Organizer 2 Drawer. 

It fits perfectly on my desk holding many of my daily used items.

 

Another great item I use to organize my many metal dies is the Craft-Magnetic-Sheets. I love that they come 10 in a pack, plenty for our big collection of dies right?

I easily cut them to size and then organize my dies by brand and put in 

wood boxes as seen on the pic below.

Without a doubt the Stackable Caddy Organizer has been one of my all time favs. It can hold so much and best of all I can trasport it anywhere I want. All you have to do is attach the Deflecto Wheel Base and it moves freely. You can also add as many caddies as you wish.

And last but not least, I have the Craft Tilt Bin. It has amazing features, you can:

• Mix and match to create your ideal storage system
• Interlocking, dovetail design allows you to stack and connect units together to form a custom modular system
• Clear bins tilt out effortlessly and stay open while in use; remove easily for cleaning and refilling
• Great for craft and scrapbooking storage, sewing supplies, and more.  
• Can be wall mounted or used on tabletop

As you can see Deflecto has many organizing options. I am sure you will find one that fits your needs.

The products I have used here you can find at: Scrapbook.com, Target, and Hobby Lobby. I have no doubt they will make your crafty life easier and funner. You can always contact me for any additional questions. 

So till next time.... I leave you with the "Big Picture" of my Crafty Organized Corner.

Best Wishes for 2018!

Rosie 

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Time to Get Organized - My Favorite Tips

Are you crazy about organization like I am? I simply cannot create unless everything in my studio is in its proper place. Deflecto products are simply great at helping me keep everything in order and where it belongs. Here are my favorite products and tips for getting your craft space organized.

Craft Tilt Bins™ are one of the best ways to help keep order. You can fill a wall with them -and store more than you can imagine. Here I have organized paints, mediums, brushes, and inks all in one place. I have removed some of the actual bins to better store my smaller bottles of paint.

Everything in this bin went into the Craft Tilt Bins™ above. Everything is so much easier to see, get to, and work with now.

I also have a set of the Interlocking Stacking Tower Organizers on top of the bins. Remember their lids store safely on the bottom of each piece so they never get lost! I have assorted brushes, pens, and other odd size things in them that I use regularly.

Stackable Cube Organizers are great for storing things that are a little taller. Here I have my set of Tombow Dual Brush Markers (which are TALL) in one of the "X" bins. I also store washi tape and small Xyron machines in this set. These cubes easily attach on the sides so that they are stable on your shelf or table.

More Cube Organizers and Interlocking Stacking Tower pieces keep my stationary and smaller bits and pieces corralled and neat. Use a fancy punch and cardstock to add labels to the front of your drawers so you can see what is in each one. 

The Rotating Organizer was a real life saver to clean up the clutter on my desk. I had multiple small buckets that took up a lot of room. By removing the tops from the bins I am able to store my most used supplies right on my desk in very little space. The very best thing - it SPINS! So I can easily reach whatever I want quickly.

I store my adhesives, pens, additional brushes, my camera all in one small spot. I toss odd and end embellishments in two of the bins. Those little bits that are left from a package of embellishments go in here so they are front and center; I am able to use them up without forgetting about them in a drawer.

Hands down my favorite piece are the Stackable Caddy Organizer. Y'all --- I LOVE these things. Seriously. Go get yourself some right now. I'll wait. ..... Are you back?  These caddies are AMAZING. Here you can see my Interlocking Marker Organizers in the top caddy. I love these because they have flexible grids inside that hold markers and pens in a variety of sizes.

Do you go away to crops? These are great for travel. You can fill them up,, stack them up, head off to crop, and be prepared to beat people off with a stick. I'm not kidding. We all know space is at a premium when at a crop, so you can store a huge amount of supplies in a little bitty footprint.

That's it! My very favorite storage tips for getting your craft space organized. I hope you give some of these a try. Be sure to post your photos on the Deflecto Facebook page - I would love to see them!

Bathroom Organization

Hello, Nadine here today! One thing my bathroom is completely lacking is storage space. I have no drawers to keep my smaller items in like my makeup. The Deflecto's Craft Tilt Bin was the perfect solution for me. Since it hangs up on the wall, it frees up my counter, and it also gives me a shelf to put more items on.

My plan is to get more to add above this one, they interlock (slide) together so you can easily add more of them.

The Deflecto Interlocking Craft Tilt Bins come in different bin sizes. The one I use is the 5 bin, but you can also get them in 4 bin, 6 bin and also single bins. I currently am using all the sizes in my craft room and love them all.

Each bin tilts out for easy access, and they can also be removed so you can bring them to where you need them. I blinged mine up with some rhinestone trim and used alpha stickers on the labels that come with the unit.

Thank you for stopping by!

Nadine

Bead Storage with Deflecto

Hello, Marilyn here today sharing how I decorated a Deflecto Interlocking Storage Bin for bead storage. This versatile bin can be placed on the work table for easy access or attached to the wall. Each bin tilts out giving full view to the contents.

Materials:

Deflecto: Interlocking Multi-Bin Storage Organizer; 5 bin unit #20503CR

Joy: 3" Embroidered Letters; navy blue (letters also come in white and red)

Cardstock: 12" foil; navy blue, silver

Punches or die cut: circles, 1-1/4", 1/2"

Adhesives

Instructions:

1. Embroidered letters: Line up letters on the front of tilt bins. Remove the backing and adhere evenly to the front of the bins.

2. Punch or die-cut circles from the cardstock. Cut 1-1/2" circles from navy blue and 1/2" circles from silver. Place and adhere circles to the white portion of the storage as shown.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. Hope you will enjoy some high quality Deflecto storage. They have all of your storage needs covered!

Bead Storage Organization

Hello, everyone! Today I want to share with you more craft room organization with Deflecto. If you visited me for a long time you know that I was jewelry maker until discovered the inks and stamps but my passion for beads and metals was only sleeping for a while because I continue using jewelry and dreaming of having more time to create my own jewelry. Well now I am finding this time, and Deflecto is helping me to organize my jewelry stuff again...woohooo!

I have hundred of beads, and I needed to rescue them from my storage to see exactly what I had and this Deflecto Craft Tilt Bin 4 Bin is perfect for this, but I have to confess that I needed more than one. They are interlocking, clear, you can stack and connect units together to create your own modular design that can be mounted or used on a desktop. It is an amazing product!!! 

Initially, I put my individual beads in clear bags until I had time to make the classification of the beads. However, I have some strings that I put individually in the bins, and I noticed that these bins tilt effortlessly and stay open while in use and are also easily removable for cleaning and refilling.

My plan is to build my own model with several Craft Tilt Bin 4 Bins and separate the beads according to material and colors and have one 4 unit exclusive for my metal pieces.

Definitely, Deflecto Crafts has the best Craft Storage elements, and you don't need to have big spaces to organize your craft room because you can build your own space with this modular storage. If you want to see more Craft Storage solutions from Deflecto Crafts click HERE. 

 See you soon with more craft room organization! 

Martha Lucia