5 Quick Ways to Make Space for Creativity
From Chaos to Creativity
A little bit of crafty chaos doesn’t hurt, but what happens when the chaos turns to clutter? Your creative outlet, which once served as the perfect form of stress relief, now becomes the cause of your overwhelm. The good news? You don’t need a complete craft room renovation to reclaim your space and your peace of mind. In this article, we’ll walk you through five smart, doable tips to take back your creative space and get back to what you love.
#1 Keep Your Ink Pads in Sight (and in Reach)
Ever find yourself digging through drawers or bins, sure your favorite ink pad was just there? You’re not alone—and that kind of clutter can drain your creativity fast. The fix? Keep your ink pads visible, accessible, and beautifully organized with Stamp-n-Storage Ink Pad Holders.
Whether you want them spinning on your desktop with an Ink Pad Carousels or tucked into your IKEA® Kallax unit, we’ve got options that fit your space. Prefer to free up counter space? Choose the wall-mountable version and make use of your vertical real estate. With your inks easy to see and reach, you’ll spend less time searching and more time stamping.
#2 Stop Losing Your Dies
If you’ve ever spent way too long searching for a missing die—or worse, found one bent at the bottom of a drawer—you know how frustrating it can be. These small but mighty tools deserve better! The good news? Organizing and protecting your metal dies doesn’t have to take up a ton of space.
Just pair our sturdy Magnet Cards with Storage Pockets and keep them neatly in an Acrylic Crate or a Creative Crate on your desktop. Stick your dies to the Magnet Card, use the back side to store your matching stamp set, and slide the card it into a pocket,. It’s an easy, space-saving solution that keeps your favorite sets together and ready to create.
Pro Tip: Sort your dies by brand or theme and label them clearly for easy identification and access.
#3 Store Your Paper Like a Pro
Paper is the heart of your craft—so why store it in a way that leads to bent corners, faded edges, or missing sheets? When it’s tucked away in random bins or piled on the floor, your beautiful cardstock becomes just another source of frustration instead of inspiration.
With Stamp-n-Storage Paper Holders, your paper stays protected, visible, and ready to use. Available for both 12x12 and 8.5x11 sizes, our holders fit beautifully on your desktop, inside your IKEA® Kallax, or even as part of a full paper wall. Organize by color, brand, or project type—and pair with Paper Sleeves to keep each collection (and scraps!) safe, tidy, and labeled. When your paper’s easy to find, your creativity flows.
#4 Create a Grab-and-Go Station for Your Most-Used Supplies
When you enter your craft space, you don’t want to waste time gathering basic tools and supplies. With the right organizational system in place, you can spend more time crafting. With compact desktop storage solutions like the Tool Tray, Craft Caddy, or Desk Caddy, you can keep your favorite tools, stamp blocks, tape runners, and more in reach while you craft. Make a list of all of the tools and supplies you use most often, then pick storage solutions to keep them organized.
#5 Use Vertical Space to Free Up Your Desk
Running out of room to create? When your desktop is crowded with supplies, it’s hard to focus—and even harder to feel inspired. That’s where vertical storage comes in.
The Stamp Case Tower is the perfect way to clear your workspace while keeping your stamp cases beautifully organized and easy to grab. You can even store Stamp-n-Storage Ink Pad Holders, Marker Holders, and other Cabinets 7-1/4" depth or less. Prefer wall-mounted solutions? Many of our Stamp-n-Storage Cabinets include a Wall Mount Option, helping you reclaim your desk while still keeping your most-used supplies within reach.
By taking advantage of your wall space, you’ll open up room to craft, think, and create without clutter getting in the way.
Small Changes, Big Creative Gains
A few focused changes can refresh your entire craft experience. Start your journey to creativity by following one of these five tips today. Revamp your craft space one area at a time. Ready to make a change? Check out these 5 Ways to Get Started and get organized with these Craft Storage Essentials.