Hey there party people! Did you see my post Saturday about the Silhouette sale going on right now? You can save 30% on most supplies with the code HAPPIER. You can probably tell that I am loving every minute of being a new Silhouette owner right? I'm a woman obsessed I tell you! So obsessed I joined a Silhouette Challenge Facebook group to help inspire me and this month's challenge was an organizing project. What better thing to organize with my new Silhouette than all those new Silhouette supplies I had crowding up my desk?
When I first brought my Silhouette Cameo home to my craft room I put it on my desk, but my desk floats in the middle of the room and along with all the supplies I had stocked up on at the last sale I was barely able to use my desk at all. Then I found a super cheap rolling cart at my local thrift shop and I knew I had found the solution to my cluttered craft area!
While it wasn't the prettiest thing in the world I knew a little paint could spruce it up. Unfortunately you can't spray paint during an Artic Freeze so I did the next best thing in the meantime-I gave it a contact paper makeover (remember my old contact paper decorated desk?)
Once that dark veneer was covered the cart looked a thousand times better and matched my rolling kitchen island I also use in my craft area. My Silhouette machine fits exactly on the top of the cart and I can roll it around if I need it at my desk or leave it against the wall when it's not in use.
On the lower shelf of the cart I wanted to organize my new supplies in a pretty way but also functional-I'm one of those people that needs to see my "stuff" in order to get inspired to use it! I used the box my fabric ink starter kit came in to hold many of my supplies-it already had such a pretty and cheerful design on it! The box on the left holds my vinyl and transfer paper (tied up with a pretty ribbon to cover the rubberbands of course!) It also holds some fabric scraps I'm going to be using in an upcoming project as well as some fabric medium and fabric decoupage medium I recently bought.
The box on the right holds the my fabric ink supplies, Some ribbon and twine in a mason jar and my necessary tools-hook, bone folder, scissors, etc. I also whipped up this great binder as a solution to a lot of my clutter.
Inside the binder I have my printable foils in the pockets. I used a plastic pocket to store all of my Silhouette manuals and the CDs that came with various things I've purchased.
Another plastic pocket contains my fabric interfacing and some other materials I plan on using in upcoming projects. Pretty cool huh?
Probably my favorite thing though are these cute miniature buckets I'm using to store my sketch pens and spare blades. It was so fast to cut out the "create" letters and stick them on there and it inspires me every time I catch a glimpse!
I'm beyond excited to have this awesome new tool in my crafting arsenal and now have it be super easy to work with because everything is organized and accessible!
Stephanie says
I absolutely love this. I really wish I could find a similar cart. Your supplies are so organized! I would love to share this on my blog soon. What do you think?
Melissa Riker says
That would be great Stephanie!! I love your blog design by the way, so pretty and bright!
Randi Sowders says
Your set up is so pretty and organized! I could only dream of my station looking like this for even a minute!
Great job on this months challenge!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much Randi! It actually has stayed looking like this for the most part--my only drawback is that everything is so low that if my two year old gets in my office he immediately dumps the sketch pens out to get the little buckets!
Nancy says
Love this! I just did something similar with a 9 drawer cart from Michael's. I love the "create" buckets!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much Nancy, I was just looking at one of those carts at Michaels this past weekend!
Rachel @ Architecture of a Mom says
Love this! I so need to organize my Silhouette supplies--and my whole craft room! Eek! I've made it to the point I can walk in there, but still working on the organizing part!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much Rachel, mine was pretty rough for a while but my hubby (he's in the military and super orderly) attacked it for me a couple of months ago and I've managed to keep it up for the most part!!
Laura @ The Turquoise Home says
Well, I know how I'm going to be spending my spare time: looking for a cart at all the thrift stores! I mean, I just LOVE this. And I want to borrow all of those pretty sketch pens. I've got to get my hands on some of those!!
Awesome job, Melissa!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much Laura!! I jumped on this one, it was only $5 and as soon as I saw it I knew it would be the perfect fit!
Pam - GetSilvered says
This is so practical. I love the idea of using a ring Binder to organise the "flat" supplies and the decorative effect on the little buckets looks great too. In fact I like everything about this 🙂
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much Pam! It definitely helped with how overwhelmed I felt when I would sit down to create! Have a great night!
Glenna Anderson says
This rolling cart is such a great idea. It has never occurred to me to use one so I could easily move my Silhouette.
I'm loving your binder too. I love keeping keeping documents and supplies organized so I can easily find what I need.
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Glenna! It's so much more functional to have the machine on the cart...I'm finding myself using it so much more!
Kristy gd says
Your organization of the silhouette materials is just amazing! I love how you used the binder to keep all the essentials nearby, and those little buckets are just adorable. I kept one of my starter kit boxes as well, though i haven't put it to use yet. I might steal some of your ideas, they really are great!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much Kristy! I love that box my started kit came in, I can see myself hoarding them every time I order a kit!
Tanya says
Your room is amazing! So clean and organized. I've been looking for carts on Overstock.com....they aren't cheap. GREAT JOB!!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Tanya! I lucked out finding my thrift store cart for $5!
Erin says
Absolutely love the cart idea!! I am in need of somewhere to store my machine - this is awesome! Thanks for the great idea!
Melissa Riker says
You're so welcome Erin, thanks so much!!
Lucy says
I NEED a binder like that! Did you design the binder cover and pocket label sheets yourself, or is there a printable somewhere for those that I can snag? Too cute!!
Melissa Riker says
Hi Lucy! I just cut out the frame and letters on the Silhouette and then put them on some scrapbook paper I had around. I believe the frame was a free shape on the Silhouette.
Camila says
Ok, where is your shopping cart???? I'm taking the whole Silhouette stations... as it is!!!! Thanks! LOL I LOOOVE it!. My Cameo is in a table very similar to that one. You just inspired my next project. I can't wait to start and see my baby in a decent place!!! Thanks for the ideas!!!
XOXO
Cami
Melissa Riker says
lol too funny Cami!!
Brie Horigan says
I love the Silhouette station! I want one so badly!!!!
Brenna @ Life After Laundry says
I love the idea of using the cart to keep supplies on! And those sketch pen baskets are too cute.
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much Brenna, the cart was such a lucky find-it fits the Silhouette perfectly!
Jessica says
Oh my gosh, I love this! What a great idea! If I ever get a craft room, I am totally doing this.
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much Jessica!! I was so happy to have found that cart to fit the Silhouette!
Patricia says
This is absolutely genius! I think my favorite thing is the way you used those little buckets. Really cute!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much Patricia!
Jacquelyn says
Beautiful!! Love it, def gonna have to find a cart and a kitchen cart too!!!!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Jacquelyn!
Karen Marie Kedzuch says
I love this idea of using this piece of furniture that out lived its use and gave it a new purpose.
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Karen!
Vanessa says
I so need to make one of those binders to store papers and disks!
Michelle says
I need to find a cart like this! It would solve all of my storage issues. Maybe even a vintage bar cart. Love this post and your beautiful craftroom!
Melissa Riker says
I would have LOVED to have found a pretty vintage bamboo bar cart for this...maybe one day I'll luck out!
Krista says
This is amazing! I am afraid I wouldn't want to mess it up because it looks so pretty! I will for sure be keeping my eyes open for something like this!
Melissa Riker says
It's actually been super easy to keep in order (as long as I keep my 2 year old out of my office!)
Janice @ NearlyHandmade says
Wow! That cart is to die for! Simply Beautiful! And definitely organized enough to keep out all the time! It's official, a cart is THE way to keep Silhouette supplies together. I was JUST at ikea and saw some cute ones but didn't see this post in time! Darn!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Janice! IKEA has a little cart I'm in love with too but I haven't gotten to go in so long, I was lucky to find this one at the thrift store!
Seydy V says
Can you link the ikea cart? Ever since I ran into your blog post I’ve been searching high and low for a cart like this !! Thank you!!
Melissa says
it is here (affiliate link) https://rstyle.me/+h3ZFqn1ld7k9vQNHOA_3eQ
Emily says
This is an awesome idea! I definitely need to do something like this to organize my silhouette supplies!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Emily! It has definitely helped me be more productive!
Debbie @Dewdrop Gables says
I love the idea of the rolling cart for your Silhouette and supplies! I have mine on my desk, taking up valuable space. And my supplies are here & there with no order at all. I do have an old rolling bar cart that could work the same way as yours. I am so happy to have found this post!! Thank you for the inspiration!
Debbie 🙂
Melissa Riker says
Oh yay Debbie, I'm so glad you like the idea! As soon as I saw that cart I knew it was exactly what I needed to get that Silhouette off my desk too!
Nancy says
I just purchased the Cameo and I love your ideas. Will be using your ideas, especially the binder. Thank You
Melissa Riker says
You're so welcome Nancy! You're making my day with these sweet comments!