One Hour Guide to Organizing Hobbies & Crafts Projects

A well-organized assortment of coloured and sketching pencils - ideal for artistic creativity and portability.

Organizing hobbies and projects in one hour helps regain control over your space and make you more likely to complete projects. Here’s a step-by-step guide to tackle this:

1. Set up Your Workspace (10 min)

   Clear space for the process.

   Gather some boxes, bins, baskets or folders to help you sort materials.

   Collect hobby and project items (art supplies, crafts, books, sewing projects, yarn, etc.)

   
   

2. Sort by Type (15 min)

   Sort items based on the types of projects. For example:

   Arts & crafts (paints, brushes, canvas)

   Sewing (patterns, threads, scissors, needles)

   Knitting (yarn, knitting needles, patterns)

   
   

3. Declutter (10 min)

   Let go of any items you no longer use or need, and abandoned projects.

   
   

4. Store and Organize Supplies (20 min)

   Use containers for smaller items like buttons, markers or threads. Organizing tote bags with lots of pockets are portable to take painting supplies on the go, while clear storage containers make it  easy to see what’s inside.

   Label everything and store by frequency of use.

   
   

5. Create a Project List (5 min)

   Make a simple list of ongoing projects.

   Keep this list visible so you can easily grab a project to work on when you have spare time.

Bonus Tip

Donate crafts supplies to an after school care for kids - they will love it.

Why Small Tasks Work Best

Trying to organize your whole home can be so daunting, it can stop you from getting organized. Tackling smaller organizing projects reduces overwhelm and provides a sense of accomplishment. It taps into the magic of momentum, allowing you to build up to bigger tasks over time. Completing just one area in an hour can give an instant satisfaction, making your next organizing project feel more manageable.