Organization and storage ideas - Iδέες για οργάνωση

One of the biggest challenges for crafters is the organization of all our crafting material and supplies. For me the challenge is much bigger, because I don't have an extra room to use as a working room and I must find ways to keep all my stuff organized and the home tidy as mush as I can. I use a trunk which is filled with whatever you can think of, wrapping and packaging supplies, fabrics, flosses, half-done projects and other things.I also have a beautiful drawer, where I keep all my supplies, felt roving, buttons, ribbons, beads, jewelry finding ans all sort of stuff. In the living room, under the table and where ever there is room, I have baskets and boxes from IKEA filled with yarn and knitting tools.

Μια από τις μεγαλύτερες προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζουμε εμείς οι crafters είναι η οργάνωση και αποθήκευση των υλικών μας. Για μένα η πρόκληση είναι ακόμη μεγαλύτερη γιατί δεν έχω κάποια έξτρα δωμάτιο που να μπορώ να χρησιμοποιήσω σαν εργαστήριο και πρέπει να βρω τρόπους να έχω όλα τα υλικά μου οργανωμένα και στο σπίτι τακτοποιημένο όσο μπορώ.Έχω ένα μπαούλο όπου κρύβω οτιδήποτε μπορείτε να φανταστείτε, υλικά συσκευασίας, υφάσματα, νήματα, μισοτελειωμένα έργα και άλλα πολλά. Έχω επίσης μια όμορφη συρταριέρα όπου φυλάω όλα τα υλικά μου, felt, κουμπιά, κορδέλες, χάνδρες, εργαλεία κ.α. Στο καθιστικό, έχω κάτω από το τραπέζι και σε κάθε ελεύθερη γωνιά καλάθια και κουτιά από το ΙΚΕΑ γεμάτα με νήματα και υλικά για πλέξιμο.





Ikea has many cheep storage solutions, like boxes, racks etc
Το ΙΚΕΑ είναι γεμάτο από οικονομικές λύσεις αποθήκευσης, όπως κουτιά, ράφια, τρόλλευ κλπ 


And of cource Etsy is a great source for storage too:
Και φυσικά το Etsy είναι επίσης μια μεγάλη πηγή για αποθηκευτικές λύσεις :
 



BHG has also some very clever tips for organizing crafts:
Στο BHG βρήκα πολύ έξυπνες λύσεις για αποθήκευση επίσης:


Recycle a plank into as a shelf that can hold vintage tins for brushes and paints. Attach a wire hanger beneath the plank to hold galvanized buckets filled with smaller supplies.

Μια σανίδα μπορεί να χρησιμοποιηθεί σαν ράφι, όπου μπορείτε να βάλετε τενεκδάκια και να τα γεμίσετε με πινέλα και μπογιές. Κάτω από το ράφι μπορείτε να στηρίξετε μια κρεμάστρα καλωδίων όπου θα στηριχθούν μικρότερα κουβαδάκια για μολύβια και μικρότερα υλικά Στο ΙΚΕΑ έχει ένα παρόμοιο ράφι για την κουζίνα όπου κρεμιούνται τέτοια μικρά τενεκεδάκια όπως στην φωτογραφία.


You can use an under-the-shelf wine and stemware rack to store pencils, markers, pens, and brushes, while ink pads can be stashed on the stemware rack.

Μπορείτε να χρησιμοποιήσετε ένα ράφι με ενσωματωμένες θήκες για μπουκάλια κρασιού, για να αποθηκεύσετε μολύβια, μαρκαδόρους, πινέλα και στυλό,ενώ πάνω στο ράφι μπορείτε να έχετε τα υπόλοιπα υλικά και μπογιές ζωγραφικής.


Keep gift wrap and crafts supplies organized with a wire shower caddy. Hang one for wrapping supplies and a second one for crafting supplies.
Σε μια κρεμάστρα μπάνιου μπορείτε να οργανώσετε τα υλικά συσκευασίας σας.



Pegboard is perfect for holding crafts supplies. Cut pegboard to the desired size and frame it with molding pieces found at a hardware store. Paint the entire piece, let dry, and hang it above your workstation. Hooks for pegboards come in various shapes and sizes, so select ones that will easily hold the items you plan to store.

Τα ταμπλό που υπάρχουν στα καταστήματα με εργαλεία είναι τέλεια για να τακτοποιήσετε τα υλικά σας. Κόψτε το ταμπλό στο επιθυμητό μέγεθος και πλαισιώστε το με υλικά συναρμολόγησης που θα βρείτε στα καταστήματα εργαλείων. Βάψτε το και αφού στεγνώσει κρεμάστε το πάνω από τα τραπέζι εργασίας σας.Υπάρχουν γάντζοι για αυτά τα ταμπλό σε διάφορα μεγέθη και σχήματα, επιλέξτε αυτά που σας εξυπηρετούν για την τακτοποίηση των υλικών σας.


Vintage and flea market finds are great additions to any craft room. This medical cart, repurposed as a crafting spot, is perfect for organizing supplies. Pencils, pens, and paints in bunches add graphic impact.

Στα παλαιοπωλεία μπορείτε επίσης να βρείτε μικρούς θυσαυρούς όπως αυτό το παλίο ιατρικό ερμάριο, που μπορεί να μετατραπεί  σε αποθηκευτικό χώρο υλικών.


Shoe and sweater organizers are perfect for storing fabric. The small cubbies let you stash rolled batting, fusible web, stabilizer, freezer paper, and more.

Οι θήκες για παπούτσια και πουλόβερ είναι ιδανικές για τακτοποίηση υφασμάτων.



A hanging canvas shoe organizer, suspended from clip-on curtain rings, functions as a window treatment and art supply storage. The pocket depth is perfect for pens and pencils, paintbrushes, and notepads of various sizes.

Μια κρεμαστή υφασμάτινη θήκη παπουτσιών, όπου θα περάσετε κρίκους κουρτίνας , μπορεί να χρησιμοποιηθεί σαν κουρτίνα και σαν αποθηκευτικός χώρος ταυτόχρονα.Το μέγεθος από τις τσέπες είναι ιδανικό για μολύβια και μπογιές, πινέλα και μπλοκάκια σε διάφορα μεγέθη.

Everythingetsy has discovered these super handy ribbon rings:
Το Everythingetsy ανακάλυψε αυτούς τους καταπληκτικούς κρίκους για να τακτοποίησετε τις κορδέλες σας:


For ribbons I have also found this cool dispenser at bestcraftorganizer:
Για κορδέλες βρήκα επίσης αυτή την πολύ πρακτική θήκη στο  bestcraftorganizer:
And finally there is an open pool at flickr with lots of pictures of crafters' rooms and spaces to get inspiration!
Happy organizing :)

Επίσης στο flickr υπάρχει ένα ανοιχτό poll με αμέτρητες φωτογραφίες από εργαστήρια και χώρους από crafters για έμπνευση!
Καλή τακτοποίηση :)

Greek style

by Tina

This post was supposed to go up yesterday as it was a National Holiday here. On October 28th 1940, Greece denied to surrender tο Mussolini's regime and by doing so entered 2nd World War. The holiday gave me the idea to look for pictures that bring to mind  Greece and Greek style. Do you think of any of these when you hear "greek style" and what would you add to the list? Would you remove something?


 Cycladic female figurine


Russian ballet dancer Nicolsca photographed in front of the Parthenon by Nelly's in the 1920s.



Saridis furniture inspired by Greek antiquity. This particular chair belongs to the permanent exhibition of the New York Museum of Modern Art.


Ilias Lalaounis jewelry inspired by ancient Greece



 Grecian style haute couture dress



Byzantine icon of 16th century






The picking of olives by Theophilos








Pebble mosaic in Rhode





greek painted sign (jenninrome)




 
via flickr (katew)

via flickr (cinnamonfeta)

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I'm Dina and I'm a Shopaholic

by MistyAurora
Summer has come and gone and yet i am still here.
So is the Etsy Greek Street Team so lets get shopping.

My second beloved season that is Autumn often brings a frown to many people's faces.
Waving goodbye to summer and facing the gray chilly months ahead isn't always pleasant.
Well it is for me and it shall be for you too now.

Any season can be fun and the members of the Etsy Greek Street Team have exactly what you need to make it so.

Nafsika's bracelet really needs no other introduction as the titles says it all:
Just for fun Jade bracelet
I really want to eat it
Before i became a tech nerd I used to write phone numbers etc on my palm.
Not so smart since everything was blurry and an ink mess quite fast.
Evrydiki's Blackboard Necklace is a great solution to that and so much more. She also has a matching earrings and ring so check out her shop!
All you need now is strangers to ask for their numbers.

Usually i don't like monsters but this one from Lacravatteduchien is a Flying Monster so it doesn't count.
Plus its so cute you can't really resist it. How cute would this look your cardigan?
Yes i know!

Some people might find this necklace a conversation opened so who am i to deny them the social interaction. My name starts with an.....N! And here comes the guessing and giggling.
All thanx to woolicious who can customize the pendant for you.

Most of the time after fall comes winter. I love winter and I cannot stress that enough.
Now, you don't expect Polar Bears to be friendly we all know that but HeartshapedCreations manages to make them look so much more than that.
An adorable picture holder.

Snuggle up, keep warm and have fun!
Till next time
xoxo
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GREEK SUMMER GIVEAWAY - THE RESULTS!!!!!!

starting date: 1 JULY / ending date: 31 AUGUST
Thank you so much for participating in our Greek Summer Giveaway!!!

The lucky numbers are: 80, 13, 28, 78, 75, 63, 43



Now it's time to know who are the 7 super winners and their gifts!!!!
Congratulations!!!!!

1rst Winner: No80 / P170878 / Greece / Seller : Theprincessnextdoor

You are going to receive your gifts from:

1. from FLORENTINES - Leather Flip Flops / Custom made
2. from MATTAK - Handmade pendant / Silver & Bronze
3. from PLAIN BANANAS - Leg bracelet / beads, shells, charms
4. from THEPRINCESSNEXTDOOR - Papier Mache earrings


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2nd Winner: No13 / sherrihostage / United States / Seller: Artistico



You are going to receive your gifts from:


5. from TRISEVYENI - Copper earrings / Goldfilled earwires
6. from NAZOZUBUS - Handmade Rose Brooch
7. from KARMOLOGYCLINIC - Colorful Summer handbag
8. from AMORONIA- Alice in Wonderland – Rabbit / Paper Mache Brooch

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3rd Winner: No28 / fishor / Greece / Seller: Onstage69


You are going to receive your gifts from:


9 . from NAFSIKA - Ethnic style sterling silver earrings
10. from ARTISTICO - You are always here / Limited Edition - Print - size A4
11. from MOONSTONEJEWEL - Necklace Antique Golden Butterfly
12. from ONSTAGE69 - Summer fun shell bracelet

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4rth Winner: No78 / Amy Langton / USA / Seller: Sivylla



You are going to receive your gift from:


13. from EVRYDIKI - Sterling Silver earrings / pearl, amethyst, red coral
14. from HEARTSHAPEDCREATIONS - Polar Bear / polymer clay 1,4” in height
15. from SIVYLLA - Dreamy Flip Flops / Custom made
16. from LACRAVATTENDUCHIEN - Multi strand necklace

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5th Winner: No75 / Kns42 / USA / Seller: Antigoni

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17. from THEPRINCESSNEXTDOOR - Papier Mache bracelet
18. from AMORONIA - Alice in Wonderland – Mad Hatter / Paper Mache Brooch
19. from ARTISTICO - Only Time / Limited Edition - Print - size A4
20. from NERAIDODHMIOURGIES - Blue Love – Key chain

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6th Winner: No63 / mistyaurora / Sweden / Seller: HeartshapedCreations



You are going to receive your gifts from:


21. from VANTIDESIGNS - Felt Necklace / wool, beads, ribbons
22. from ANTIGONI - I like to rock… / Sterling silver earrings, Swarovski, lucite
23. from ONSTEGE69 - Lambwork Lady Bug
24. from ARTISTICO - U2 / Limited Edition - Print - size A4

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7th Winner: No43. lostnfound8 / United States / Seller: Trisevgeni



You are going to receive your gifts from:
25. from ANTIGONI - Flower bracelet / Sterling Silver, Natural flower, gemstone
26. from CREATIONSBYEVE - Lipstick case
27. from POLINDIM - Adjustable ring / polymer clay, robbon, tulle, button
28. from AEGEANSEA - Six handmade batic gigt cards / Blank
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Due to the fact that the lucky winners could be away on holiday at the time of the draw, shipping will commence once they reply to the messages they receive, and let us know that they have returned.
This way, we will make sure that you are going to receive your packages safely.