Pretty Craft Shelf: Craft Supplies Organization

Okay so here it is. Almost a year later but here is my craft organization!

I started by mapping out everything I had to store, and planned how I was going to store it. I made a big order from Ikea and ordered a million Kassett boxes. You can find them on Amazon here
 if you don't want to pay for Ikea's shipping. (affiliate link) I also got 6 sample size containers of paint in ombre-ish shades of turquoisey blue and coraly pink. Those were all real words, right?

I even planned how to disperse the colors and then I laid everything on the floor of my living room and painted until I wanted to throw them all away. They all took something like 4 coats.

I also made some Kate Spade inspired boxes for the shelf. 

Adding them to the shelves was the best part and I filled them with everything and added labels.

These pictures are also from many different times of the past year. I found it really hard to photograph this shelf for some reason, and that's why it took me so long to write this post. Oh well though, you get the point.

I've also recently moved the vinyl from being out in the open to my closet because I doubled the amount of vinyl I had and it wasn't as pretty as the rest of the shelf.

What do you think? Any questions? Let me see yours! #LittleBitsofLacey

Happy November guys!

xoxo, L

College Organization

I've been back in school for 3 weeks now and I've stayed pretty organized so far! I figured I would share what is working for me in case there's a chance it might help someone else!

The first and probably most important is a planner. There are a lot of different kinds and your school might give you one, but mine is a Plum Paper Planner and you can order one here. It is personalized so I have my name on the front and there a lot of other personalization options and add ons.

I use mine to write down assignments, appointments, events, and my work schedule. I don't have any fancy color coding system, I just use pencil since plans and things so often change. 

In terms of notebooks I have a new favorite thing.

This notebook is the perfect combination of a notebook, binder and folder. It has three rings that are basically indestructible, but they go through the whole thing so you can fold the notebook all the way around like a notebook. If that makes sense. So I have each divider labeled for my classes (I'm taking 5, but these are the only ones I need sections for) with washi tape and have paper for taking notes right behind the divider. The divider is also a folder so it holds all of the handouts, etc. 

Being an absolute list addict, I have 10-15 lists going. It's a problem. But it also keeps my brain from setting on fire. Target has the cutest notepads/sticky notes and I have a lot of different types of list such as:
-running to-do
-to-do today
-current homework assignments
-things I need to print
-shopping
-I need
-I want
-To make
-Blog post ideas

I'm also pathetically obsessed with binders. It's probably unhealthy, I don't know.

I have one for scholarship, Christmas, writing, blogging, and finances. If you'd like to see additional posts on each of these I would be happy to write one so let me know. These things really keep my life together and it might seem like overkill but to me it's very necessary.

I keep these binders in a tub under my bed and I have a drawer in my desk designed to corral all of my school things in one place.

This keeps me from running around the house looking for my books before class like a crazy person. 

So overall it's pretty simple things that make a difference in keeping things in order and maybe it will get me to a 4.0 gpa ;)

xoxo,
L

Ikea Obsession || Top 11 Ikea Products

This past week Eric and I took a mini vacation to Kansas City. We spent a day at the zoo and a day at Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun and we had a lot of fun.

And I also forced Eric to take me to the Ikea in Merriam.

Poor, poor boy. 

There's just something about Ikea that makes me super, super happy inside. But it is also super overwhelming, especially since I still live in a small bedroom in my parents house. It's hard to walk away from cute kitchen items because I don't even have a kitchen.

I've decided to break it down into the products I loved and purchased. So here are my top 11 Ikea products.

If you don't live near an Ikea (like me) and you want furniture it will cost an arm and a leg to get it shipped. I've found links for these products on Amazon, and they cost quite a bit more, but it's still less than getting them shipped from Ikea. SO I'll include both links if you're interested in ordering and you can figure out what is the best way to do it. I think it's best if you can get it from the store, but you gotta do what you gotta do. The Amazon links are affiliated links, so if you want more information on that, refer to my disclosure. 


1. The Alex drawers

Ikea Link  ||| Amazon Link

I bought two of these to use as part of my desk, something there will be a post in the near future about, and I love them. They are so versatile because I can picture storing anything in them. They are very popular for makeup storage use, but I think they're awesome for desks, craft supplies, maybe even for classrooms. I also love that you can get the 9 drawer one also.

2. Linnmon top

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link

I added this on here because I bought it to top my desk. It's super light weight and goes perfectly with the Alex drawers.


3. Lack table

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link

These little side tables are honestly just cute. They are again super light and versatile. I bought mine so I can move it around the house wherever the light is right for blog photos. If I had a lot of room I'd buy them in lots of different colors for this purpose. But again, I live in a little room at my parents. 

4. The Pröjs desk pad (it's clear)

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link (Not Ikea version, similar clear mat)

I like this because it is HUGE and protects the most used part of my new desk. I'm thinking of adding some cute paper to make it pretty, but I'm not quite sure yet. 

5. Liksidig Napkin Holder

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link

I use this as a catch all for papers and things I need to handle. Not for napkins.

6. Fejka Artificial Plant (thyme)

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link

This is so cute in #7.

7. Skurar pot

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link

8. Bräda Laptop Support

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link

I got this to keep my laptop from overheating when I use it on my lap or the couch.

9. Tejn Faux Sheepskin

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link

These are nice right now for my obsession with white furry things. I have big plans for a few of these. 

10. Godmorgon Acrylic Organizers

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link

My favorite drawer organizers.

11. Kassett Boxes & Magazine Holders

I can't find these on Ikea's website anymore?? ||| Amazon Magazine Holders

 Amazon Box Link

I love these on my craft shelf, and these are what I used to make my Kate Spade inspired boxes. 

And that's all I've been lovin for right now. I'm sure the list will grow when I get an apartment or house.

What are your favorite Ikea products?

xoxo, L

DIY Washi Storage + Pretty Craft Shelf Sneak Peek

Hello!

Today, I'm sharing the way I'm storing my Washi tape. I took the idea from Jen over at iHeartOrganizing.blogspot.com. You can see her storage here. 

I simply picked up a clear acrylic container and some tension rods from Bed Bath and Beyond and added a cutout from my Silhouette. 

And for curious & planning minds: here is where all the washi is from.

I love it!

As I mentioned in Wednesday's post. I've been getting my life together. Part of that process was deep cleaning and organizing my bedroom. I was originally storing all of my crafting supplies in a tub under my bed, but it simply was not working.
Over Christmas break I bought a cheap-y 5 shelf white bookcase at Walmart and have been using that to organize it all into a functional, yet pretty place for the things that make me so, so happy. This project is taking me 600 years though and I'll share it all once it's 100% complete, but for now here is a sneak peek!

Stay tuned!! :)

Don't forget to tag me in any pictures of your washi storage @LittleBitsofLacey or by using the #LittleBitsofLacey

Have a fabulous weekend!
xoxo, Lacey