We researched top performing craft organizers for various project needs, evaluating factors like storage capacity, durability, versatility, and maneuverability. While we don’t have one ultimate top pick for all projects, the Giantex 15-Drawer Rolling Storage Cart is a great choice for storing more than just paper, boasts a large storage capacity, and can be moved from room to room. To help get you started, here are 8 best craft organizers: Suitable for a classroom, art studio, or office setting, this organizer has sturdy metal handles that open the drawers easily, and their quality plastic exterior allows an easy view inside of each one. Crafters can fit a printer or other supplies on its sturdy top surface, and it sits at the perfect height for seated crafting. Fill the drawers with anything from beads to buttons to bobby pins and enjoy the ease with which you can evaluate your inventory. Made of sturdy plastic, drawers pull out to an accessible spot, but stoppers prevent them from falling out—although you can remove them completely if you wish. (If you have fewer buttons to stash and don’t need 39 drawers, you could opt for smaller containers like these Paylak Screw Top Small Items Organizers, available at Walmart). To transport this case, just return the trays to their upright position and latch the lock, using the durable plastic handle to carry it. The lid opens wide for your convenience in storing or searching for materials. The top tray also has removable dividers to separate supplies when needed. A high quality case, this organizer will work for any artist who loves to carry their tools around with them, stopping to draw whenever they like. Lightweight and small enough to toss in a backpack, pencil artists will find they can practice drawing while waiting for the bus, between classes, or even just sitting at the kitchen table finishing breakfast. A nice bonus is to find it even includes a first set of 12 graphite pencils to boot—as well as a pencil sharpener, eraser, and sketchpad. When you’re ready to move around, there are two braided handles for efficient lifting as well. It’s lightweight at less than three pounds (empty) and easy to carry. It also comes with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty and is made in the USA. Covered in chic gray canvas, this bag has three spacious pockets for holding supplies. It can specifically hold up to six standard-sized skeins, three one-pound skeins, or 15 full-size balls of yarn, plus all the needles and other supplies you’ll need to go with them. There’s also a removable divider in every bag for projects that need it. The box is stackable if you have more photos to add, and it latches securely closed when you’re done. You can use the box for crafts other than photos as well, as the cases work with stamp collections, ink pads, and much more. Best of all, the photo box is acid-free, so it can help protect your photos from dust, dirt, and light—ensuring they’re in tip top shape for time to come. Carry it by its durable plastic handle anywhere you want to work with your thread, and remove/replace the trays as you wish. Designed for optional use with two other ArtBin products (the Satchel Cube and the Rolling Tote), this box can be used alone or as part of a larger set. Not only is it great for stashing thread, but it can also be used for a variety of other crafting supplies as well.
Portability
Unless you always want to craft in the same exact place, you might want to consider a mobile storage unit of some kind. It also helps when attending art fairs, festivals or classes. There are carts with wheels, over-the-shoulder craft bags and totes, and mobile organizers with multiple trays or drawers, for a few examples.
Built-in Storage
If you have limited space for your crafting, you may want to opt for organizers that can double as furniture, or pieces that are expandable, modular, or otherwise adjustable. Desks with built-in storage and convertible, customized crafting and sewing tables are great examples. You can also use space optimally with wall-mounted and over-the-door storage racks.
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