Wreath Making Supply Organization

Kickstart Your Wreath-Making Year with Smart Kit Supply Organization

As we step into the New Year, it’s the perfect time to reassess and refresh our wreath-making supplies. Whether you’re a seasoned wreath maker or just starting out, organizing your wreath supplies can make a world of difference in your crafting experience. Imagine a workshop where everything you need is easily accessible, your materials are well-organized, and your creative flow isn’t interrupted by searching for the right tool or ribbon. Sounds like a dream, right? Let’s turn that dream into a reality this year with some simple and effective organization strategies!

1. Start With a Clean Slate

Before diving into the actual organizing process, take some time to declutter and clean up your crafting area. Purge any supplies that are no longer usable, outdated, or broken. Whether it’s dried-out glue sticks, bent wires, or ribbons you’ll never use, now’s the time to let go of items that don’t spark joy (or creativity). A clean, clear space will allow you to see your materials in a fresh light and prepare for better organization.

2. Categorize Your Supplies

A key step in organizing your wreath kit supplies is sorting everything into categories. When you have a broad range of materials—florals, ribbons, wreath forms, glue guns, wire cutters, and more—breaking them into groups makes it easier to find exactly what you need when inspiration strikes. Consider these categories for your supplies:

• Floral Materials: This includes artificial flowers, greenery, picks, and stems.
• Ribbons & Accents: Store your various ribbons, bows, ornaments, and any other small decorative elements.
• Wreath Bases: Keep all your wire frames, foam wreaths, grapevine wreaths, and any other base materials in one area.
• Tools & Adhesives: From floral wire to glue guns, scissors, and floral tape—these should be easily accessible but stored separately.
• Storage for Finished Wreaths: It’s important to have a place for completed wreaths so they stay safe until you’re ready to display or sell them.

  

  

When you’ve grouped everything together, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what you have—and what you might be missing!

3. Use Clear, Stackable Storage Bins

Clear storage bins are your best friend when it comes to organizing wreath-making supplies. They allow you to easily see what’s inside without opening each box, saving you time and frustration. Use stackable bins to maximize vertical space, and make sure each bin is labeled according to its contents.

• Small parts: Use smaller bins or drawer organizers for tiny items like floral wire, glue sticks, beads, or floral pins.
• Larger items: For wreath bases or large rolls of ribbon, use bigger bins to keep everything neat and organized.
• Label everything: Label your bins or shelves clearly to avoid confusion. Use both written labels and pictures to make it even easier to identify what’s inside at a glance.

4. Create a “Go-To” Kit for Each Project

One way to make your wreath-making process even more efficient is to create “go-to” kits for specific projects. For example, if you’re planning to make a seasonal wreath, gather all the supplies you need—floral materials, ribbon, and base—and put them in one box or container. This way, when you’re ready to craft, you can grab everything you need without hunting around for individual pieces. A pre-assembled kit for each project also makes it easier to stay focused and creative, knowing you have everything at your fingertips.

5. Store Like Items Together

When organizing wreath supplies, it’s helpful to store like items together to avoid confusion and unnecessary searching. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Seasonal Decorations: Store materials by season (Christmas, Halloween, Spring, etc.) so you know exactly where to go when the next holiday rolls around.
• Color Themes: If you tend to work with specific color schemes (reds, pastels, metallics), separate your supplies into color-coded sections. This will save you time when you need to pull together a wreath with a specific theme in mind.

6. Maximize Wall and Shelf Space

Don’t forget about vertical storage! Shelves, pegboards, or hooks on the wall are ideal for storing supplies that need to be easily accessible or that don’t fit neatly in a bin. For example, spools of ribbon can hang from hooks or pegs, wreath forms can be stacked on shelves, and floral picks can be hung from a pegboard for easy grabbing.

7. Keep Tools Easily Accessible

The tools you use most often—like floral wire cutters, glue guns, scissors, and wire—should be easy to access. Store them in a rolling cart or a small toolbox that’s mobile and can be brought wherever you’re working. You don’t want to have to get up and search for tools every time you need them!

8. Invest in a Label Maker

A label maker is a small investment that can save you time and frustration down the road. Labeling bins, drawers, and containers is an easy way to stay organized and find your supplies in seconds. Whether you’re labeling by category or color, having a clear label system ensures that everything goes back in its rightful place after each project.

9. Don’t Forget About Your Finished Wreaths

Once you start making wreaths and completing projects, it’s important to have a plan for storing your finished products. You can create a dedicated area for your wreaths—perhaps on a wall rack, or in protective wreath storage bags. If you’re selling your wreaths or gifting them, storing them properly will keep them safe and looking beautiful until they reach their new homes.

10. Stay Consistent with Maintenance

Finally, remember that organization is an ongoing process. As you accumulate more supplies throughout the year, make it a habit to check in and reorganize as needed. Regularly assess your system to ensure it’s still working for you and adjust it as your wreath-making business or hobby grows.

Wrapping Up

Starting the New Year with a well-organized wreath kit can help streamline your creative process, reduce stress, and inspire even more amazing designs. By categorizing your supplies, using clear storage bins, and creating “go-to” kits, you’ll be able to spend more time crafting and less time searching for materials. Here’s to a productive and creative year ahead—let’s make this the best wreath-making year yet!

If you have any tips or favorite organization hacks, be sure to share them with our wreath community. We’d love to hear how you’re setting up your supplies for success in 2024!