Crafts Cupboard

If you don't have a spare room, just dedicate a corner to creativity. This compact cupboard keeps all your supplies in one spot,so you won't have to search for paper or paint when a craft mood strikes. Start with a plain bookcase;install a curtain to keep everything under wraps. You could also consider mounting it on a wall and out of the way.

How to

Outfit a bookcase to hold supplies;glass jars for markers and pencils;a three tier cooling rack for paper;baking pans for crayons,ribbons,scissors, and pastels;a lazy Susan for easy access to glues and paints; paper covered shoes boxes for photos; and clear plastic toolboxes for sewing notions.

Sew curtains from two panels of patterned cotton, or shorten a store bought set to fit your bookcase