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Use Candy Trays to Organize Your Craft Materials

I am an avid crafter and have all kinds of materials I use. I do not throw out any small scrap or broken piece; I may need just that on my next project. To keep things organized, I use candy trays. Each tray has a number of compartments to hold and separate items. One tray might be for beads. I will separate them by color in each tray and then by sizes in each compartment. I have a tray that holds all different sizes of googly eyes.

After I make things, I like to put them in collectible display cases to keep them from getting dusty. This also makes it easier to transport them if I am taking them to a show. Another added bonus is people cannot touch them in the display case. They do not get dirty, broken or stolen. Sticking a small item in a pocket is easy, sticking a big display case in there is quite impossible. I can fit many small items in one case, being careful to make sure at least one of them is totally visible.

If there is something special I want to showcase, I will use diecast display cases and keep them in a larger, locking display case. Using cases and boxes keeps me from constantly having to dust my items. This keeps them in great condition; making it easier to sell them. Even at a craft show, people do not want to buy something that looks like it has been used.