Following an advice I once came across in an Etsy forum I put all my ribbons and trims
in big glass jars where I can easily see them and at the same time they provide a nice decoration for my shelves (pictured is my lace trims jar). I organized all my metallic charms, hardware (magnet snaps, loops and split rings) and large beads in smaller glass containers (which we have plenty of thanks to our love of preserves!).
I keep smaller jars in a drawer but before starting a new project I can always take them out and arrange them on the table so I have a clear view of what I have to work with. At the moment I am making some new, smaller zipper pouches / pencil purses in warm and elegant autumn colours. 
Oh Damjana, if you only would know how much time I did spent in checking out boxes for for supplies! I never remembered where I put stuff and forgot half of it! Till I did what you did: store everything in glass jars - beads, buttons, lace, ribbons, snaps, small embellishments, even zippers - and this made life in my workroom so much easier! I had extra shelves put up and I am much more organized now - and as you said: it looks pretty too!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your new bags!
I have all of my buttons and notions either in a shoebox(all of my ribbon) or in ziploc snack bags (the buttons, sequins, etc). I think the jars are MUCH cuter!
ReplyDeletelove the jar idea! I've got a wall of dressers so I've got my things in the drawers but some would work much better in jars! I keep my spools of thread in a big ziploc bag so I can see them. just trying to stay tidy and organized is a full time job! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me to organize my studio. I love the fact that you use things you already have in your home. Very eco-friendly. I also love jam so now I know what I will do with my empty jars. :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your autumn inspired creations!