Creating the Ultimate Craft Cart || Craftroom Organization 

Dollar Tree pegboard hooks and shelves (the mini one) work well on this pegboard. They are super secure and eliminate the rattling sound.

Really impressed....😃 Love to keep card making supplies in mine.

I have been on the fence about a cart. I keep talking myself out of it...I think you just convinced me. So cool to have you show us each accessory. Thank you so much!

My cart is needing some of these. I looked at them and passed. However, after watching your video I’m going to get back to the store and pick up several items. Lol my cart definitely is overloaded! I need the bigger one! 😂

I found a mesh cart with four baskets or shelves for five dollars. I got two cooling racks for cakes at dollar tree and used zip ties to attach one to each side to hang stuff with S hooks. I might put another one on the back. I have some bins in there that I already had. It's hard to believe how much it hold. I haven't decided exactly what to put in it and how to arrange it all. I think the whole thing might end up being about 15$. I'm so happy to have a cart!!

My favorite thing to keep in my cart is my paper scrap collection! They are in containers by color, right behind my desk, and now I actually USE my scraps!

Thanks for showing this! I've been on the fence quite a while about getting one of these...but now I have some good ideas!

I am in love with your channel which I only discovered a week or two ago. Why do you only have 50K subscribers?? I can't believe more people haven't found your channel 'cuz they would love it!! You are amazing. I learn so much! Keep up the good work!!

A "washi organizer living its best life!" - Too brilliant!!! Thank you so much for this video. This is exactly what I had been needing. I had been visiting that section at Michaels so often and getting overwhelmed, confused, and not able to make any decision because nothing was out of their boxes. Seeing everything being set up and used was absolutely priceless. Thank you thank you thank you. So awesome!!!!

I think I would use those racks to hold my sticky tape rolls, ribbons, and strings/twine. I don't use washi tape much. Thank you for showing the cart and accessories, I've never thought of them before, but will look at purchasing one now.

Your cart bought in the US looks just like mine bought in the UK. I have 2. And I'm not happy with them. For me they seemed like a great storage solution: buckets to hang on the outside, storage for paper rolls on the ends, a short narrow tray to hang on the side of an internal tray etc etc. So I very happily began taking my paints out of storage boxes and into the two trolleys. For the first few days all went well... Then later I realised that one trolley was tilted over to one side and discovered that the wheels, not being directly under the trolley were bowing outwards and so were the two vertical rods that join the 3 main baskets together. I temporarily put a cable tie around the rods at the base, bringing them back into alignment, but even that did not last - so I had to sacrifice 3 or 4 big books to support the bottom basket, thus taking the strain off the rods and wheels. This did work... up to a point!I But the trolley is no longer moveable. Plus I recently discovered that the 2nd trolley is doing the same thing. These trolleys are a great idea but not all that practical a design. I need a welder to fix them. So, only put a very few and very LIGHTWEIGHT things in them. Or weld them. Have fun with yours. I wish I could have a craft room as big and nice as yours.

I do not have a cart but now seeing what you did; I believe I need one. Thank you Dee

OMG, I need to go get the accessories. I keep my journals, watercolors papers, pens, pencils, books, stickers, stamp pads, etc😁..

I have had three of the Lexington Carts for a couple of years. I suggest putting one pegboard on each side, one at top and the other at bottom. Otherwise, you can't access the lower trays from the pegboard side. Also, the solid pegboards block the light and it can be hard to see clearly. I have never purchased the top as i store many tall items in the top. You probably couldn't see it, but with the add-ons the top was not level and would not make a good working surface. I find the carts very useful, but you need to be careful or you could end up with a troop of them!

OMG, I never thought about a cart for the things I touch the most... As always you challenge me to do better things in my studio... You are roclking it girl... super proud of all the things you got on this cart...

Great suggestions & a very thorough look at cart supply options. Also love how you decorated your cart!

I have a cart from Amazon that includes many of those features…peg board, bins, and hanger. I have washi on the hanger, but I hardly ever use that washi because inevitably I need the roll of washi that is in the middle, which means I have to take off all the ones in the way. I need the whole roll or else I end up with a tangled mess of tape. Probably not a big deal for most people, but it’s one more step that my ADHD brain hates. 😂

I think a cart like this would be best for organizing the supplies you need for a current project. I don't think I would put a bunch of items on/in it just for storage, unless that is the extent of your crafting area available. Thanks for sharing.

Great video over all! 😊 There is also a handle fir the cart which is part of the Tidy collection, as well. It’s about $10.00. I found it very helpful in moving my craft cart easier. It only comes in white but could be painted. Also, the IKEA cart cup holders work well on the Michaels cart. I have two of the Lexington Carts: Lavender - for my Bible Study, essential oils and wax melts for my humidifier and wax warmers. Light Pink - for all my Wood Crafting items (wood tower blocks, wood planks, chip board cut-out pieces, wood signs, dowels, popsicle sticks, wood decor, etc.) and Wood Tools and Accessories (wood glue, wood files, sand paper, etc.). Also check out your local Dollar Stores or Hardware Stores for other items you can use as accessories to trick out your craft cart. I found a decorative wall mounting bar with hooks which sticks to your cart to hang accessories. 🤔Think outside the box. Hope this is helpful. 😊

This is so fun...basically "Pimp my cart"!😄

So many similar items can be found at Dollar Tree... I'm going to look next time I go there. Thanks for the ideas!

I use two of these carts for bead storage. I found that several of the storage boxes that have the stackable containers inside fit perfectly on each shelf. I love my carts.

Wow, what a great video! 😀❤️🎉👍🏼You always have the most informative, fun, colorful cheery videos ever!😁❤️🙏 🌈 I found your channel a while ago, but it got lost with all the other people I have subscribed to! But lately I’ve been watching a lot more of your videos, every single one is so informative, and fun but dangerous at the same time! It makes me want to buy more organizational stuff!! I am addicted to organizational supplies! I probably have two full totes of extra organizational things! Thank you so so much Elisa for showing us all the fun things you can do with these cards from Michael’s! I just may have to get a few things for my own cart!!! 😊❤️👍🏼🙏🌈🎉

Omg! I was at Michael’s store yesterday and I was sooo overwhelmed! Thank you for all the ideas!

I never thought I would want one of these carts, but now I think I do! Thank you for sharing!

I use mine as a Bible study cart and could definitely use a few of those accessories. I’m about to hit Amazon! 😁😁😁

Perfect timing for this video. I was planning to rearrange and re organize .my craft and planning carts tonight. It's like youtube read my mind. Your cart looks beautiful and functional. Thanks for the tips.

I use the tall rolling shelf unit from Michael's filled with 12x12 project cases for my Cricut supply storage. The vinyl and iron on gets cut into 12x12 sheets. They're easier to store and sort that way. I keep all of my scraps and use transfer tape to piece together the scraps as needed, and I have very little waste.

Great topic! Yes...I finally gave in and bought a cart about 6 mos ago. Then I got another larger one with some drawers and larger open shelving and with a fold out extension to use (the extension) as needed. They are very handy. The one thing that I realized that is THE MOST USEFUL THING in any sort of creative space or office space where you may have little room, is to make sure your storage and organizing furniture, including carts or anything made to sit on the floor are on rollers/wheels. This means I can put a cart in a certain spot and easily move it when I may need to get to whatever it may be blocking.I guess this sort of like double parking, 😅but it gives me more options and makes my limited space more functional.

. My favorite accessory is the handle. Makes it so easy to roll from room to room.

A new viewer here. Thank you so much for this as well as the IKEA videos! It’s like you were reading my mind 😮 I have been working on scrapbooks and cardmaking for years, but my organization skills are seriously lacking. Your videos have truly inspired me 😄

My daughter used the topper in her dorm room when she was in college. The cart held her food it was handy

I use it for ribbons or twine rolls when working on a project. I connect it to the middle rack and the paper towel holder works amazing on the top above it

I do both crafting and artwork so I’d like to make a cart specifically for my paints, brushes, and art materials. The paper towel holder will be a must!

Thanks for such a detailed review. I am in the market for a cart, so glad I found this!!

Thanks for showing exactly how they look/work. I have 2 carts currently. One is for crafting/planning and the other is for beauty products. These will be a great addition to either or both!!

I have 2 craft carts and I need some of these accessories! Thank you for showing them. This was very helpful. ❤ Shirley

Love this!! I have about 8 of those carts for various crafts and projects. I use them for painting supplies, resin supplies, stuff for my laser cutter like engraving stuff, parts, etc. and so much more. They’re really great carts! I love using the hanging rack for the smaller rolls of ribbon that are washi tape sized. They’re always getting lost in the ribbon box and are hard to store and the rack is perfect for them. ❤

I love this set up! My craft room is only 9x9 so I don't have room for another cart. The only one I have I use for December Daily. I roll it out and load it up in October when the supplies arrive, keep it out thru December, then roll it back in the closet for the next year! They really are a great thing to have if you are in a small place. I originally got one when we were transferred up to DC and living in a 997 sqft apartment. That cart was pretty much all the space I had. Once back in Texas I had room to spread out since the kids are now "Grown & Flown!"

I have that same lavender cart covered in HP stickers too, lol! But seeing all the useful accessories really maximizes its usefulness. Think I’m gonna have to grab some of those!

Wow! That cart and the accessories definitely hold A LOT! That's awesome! I was debating between the Ikea cart and the Michael's cart, but you may have solved the debate

I'm heading to Michael's 😂!! I've been contemplating donating my cart because I can't make it functional enough to warrant the space it takes up in my small space. You've changed my mind completely!! Thank you so much 😁.

I appreciate your video! Initially I struggled with how to use my carts. I have the Grammercy cart from Michaels, so it came with some accessories. I found several uses for the washi roll holder. I have attached mine to the wall, I have also hung it over a cabinet door or a deeper desk drawer. I have also stored ribbon on mine. I have found that I take the whole bar off if I want to pull something off and I can choose either side to access. I had no idea that the bins hooked onto the cart so nicely, and also the bin dividers do hook in really nice!

I have this cart, but no accessories. I’ve used it the last couple years as a planner cart, but am planning to use it up in my sewing room. You’ve inspired me to not only get it set up, but to try some useful accessories. I have a multiple pants hanger than I think would work like the vinyl roll holder. (I’m all about repurposing what I have.) Thank you for this post!

such a great idea for a video!! I love seeing all the options. I never would have thought to add these to my cart. Thank you for showing the creation from beginning to end.

I actually own a couple carts and I love them - I will have to get some of the buckets that hang outside the cart - I use mine for card making

I love these carts. They need to make the washi tape holder just a little longer, so that is somehow attaches (rubber grip on a bar?) under the second shelf for better support.

Thankyou for showing what is available. Michaels must be the best store to shop at.

Cute setup 💕

You could decide which accessories you like and wait for sales and coupons to add pieces as you can. I have very limited space so this will be a game changer!

I would replace the washi with rolls of aluminum foil, plastic wrap, waxed paper, and parchment paper. I could put all of my washi on the remaining tier! I don't have a cart like this but I do have a huge stainless steel cart that holds my Cricut Maker, Scan N Cut, all of my machine embroidery thread, fabric scrap bins, single tipped markers, and more. I engineered a pull out platform for my Scan N Cut (so I can get my 69 year old eyes close enough to the screen) and zip tied a scrap of vinyl lattice to one end to serve as a quasi peg board using common S hooks. A paper towel holder balances over one handle and is made with a dowel and 2 wooden beads. All three shelves (except the area under the pull out platform) have Dollar Tree foam core board laid in so small objects can't fall through the grid. My cart works very well and makes it possible to reconfigure my room for access to my sewing, paper crafting, or home office "stations". Wheels/casters make my smallish craft room meet my needs fairly well.

I thrifted my cart with styrofoam boards and set up my own design similar to this. It feels lighter than plastic pieces, and it has held up very well.

I have 3 carts in my craft room. 1 came with most of those accessories & I gave them all away cuz they just fell off every time I bumped the cart. You can also get a flat work surface for your cart by just flipping the top section when you put it together. 😉 2 of mine are that way.

Just used your links to purchase all, except I ordered the 4 tier Lexington cart for both the extra space and so it would be more comfortable to use while standing at my easel. I'm going to pack this with my art and craft supplies! Thanks for the fantastic demo. Also subscribed.

Wow!! That is really cool for someone like me who has less supplies, or just wanting to focus on one area of crafting. One for planners, or maybe mixed media, or calligraphy, stamping, diamond painting, acrylic or Watercolor painting, coloring to include pencils, pens.....limitless options! Sorry got carried away .😊 ⚾️

As usual, your organization videos floor me! I would use the cart and accessories to maximize my table and counter space and clear things off of them. I was also excited about the idea of setting up a cart full of supplies that I want to try out in my projects. I would then use the Washi tape holder as a place to store faux leather for example because that is a material that I want to try in my projects and have yet to do so.

This is my first visit to your channel. What a find!!!! I have had a cart that I have had for years and had no idea that you could get accessories!!! I can’t wait to look in your links to choose accessories for my cart. I also can’t wait to watch more of your videos. I just SUBSCRIBED!!!!!!!💜

Your tricked out cart looks cool (but crowded) I look forward to seeing how it works long term. I found a short heavy duty cart, only has 2 baskets and can hold some serious weight, it fits perfectly under my desk and holds the in progress journals and studies, frees up precious space on my small desk.

I like the hanging thing for my transfer tape, parchment, white and black vinyl. My most go to items :)

You can buy the pegs from dollar tree to this pegboard that is more secure. the hanger is for the transfer tape on the vinyl, washi and paper towels maybe. I like your idea of securing it to the wall or the side of the Kallex unit. I use the topper on one of mine for the Spellbinder machine, next layer my plates for my machine, and on the bottom is my embossing folders, yes I do have that many folders lol. I have another where I put my tools that I use often with a pot separator rack, I put my Martha Stewart large score board, my Tim Holtz stamping platform, we are memory small chopper, we are memory laser platform, a we are memory envelope maker, and finally a Fiskars slim guide cutter, all fit in the top, second level is my glue gun, and sticks some pen holders and scissors I used repurpose cans, bottom are containers with odds and ends. I actually have 4 different carts, those are for my scrapbooking and card making. This is a great idea if you are a journaling person. You can customize to your needs

I use my cart hanger for ribbon! It used to be called the ribbon organizer idk why they changed the name lol

The result is so workable. Love it.I’m a bit jealous, because I’m from Belgium and all those planning related things, they all come from América. A lot of things from the happy planner, we can’t find it here. And than all the discounts you find. I have the impression no one have to buy things at full prices. America is the promissed land for planners 😂😂😂 Love your video, love them all!

The only thing I would buy are the containers for the side. I would buy bins for notions on the top, the bottom would hold some of my fabric while other fabric would be in larger plastic bins. The middle section would also have bins for scissors, different feet, marker pencils etc.

Love that you created a planner cart! I have two of these carts and love them! One I use for my current projects and feel like it is going to become my planner cart now. :) My other one is my die cutting station - my Big Kick sits on top and all my dies and embossing folders are on the bottom two shelves. I have been using this for years and am so impressed with how it has held up. Thanks for sharing this great video!

I love how you filled the cart. I can’t wait to go get some items for my daughter and myself.

Thanks 😊 for this informational video. I bought mine at Michael's and I love it. I didn't know they're all these attachments you can add on. My son gave me the washi attachment and I put my thin ribbons and is good. I'll keep it like that.

I love this cart and accessories.

So helpful. I just was at Michaels looking at these accessories. Now I can make a better decision what to buy. Thank you.

WOW what a GREAT demo of the possibilities for this Cart! Love it! ❤️👍

It was nice to see you explore all the accessories to this cart. The paper towel or washi tape holder might also hold rolls of tracing papers or freezer wrap. Thank you. I enjoyed this.

I would hand my wax paper ( that I use all the time for planning) instead of paper towels! Great video thanks for sharing!!

Thanks. This is great info. I have a different cart and have used some of the Michaels' accessories on that as well. It's not such a perfect fit but works.

You could use it for a roll of deco mesh to hold it while you use it. Maybe ribbon as well.

Love this idea! You can roll it to the living room and craft whenever too! Love this!

I love your cart. You have given me some ideas.

Great video off to Michaels I go Thank u

I love love love this.

This is EXACTLY what I needed -- thank you SO much!

Since the washi tape holder also attaches to the wall, hang it on the wall with the ability to unhook it and transfer to the cart when you plan on using it. Then return to the wall/closet/… Thanks for the video 🤗

Thank u Elisa. The rod holding the washi tape could also b used 4 spools of ribbon or thread. Have a great, blessed, victorious day.

I have 4 carts all "tricked out", LOL! 3 of them are the Michaels Lexington carts, with toppers on 2 of them, and 1 of them is the Michaels Gramercy cart. Out of all my carts, my favorite one is the Gramercy because it comes with a lot of the things you bought separately, like the pegboard rack for the side of the cart, a metal hanging container, washi rack, vinyl rack, 4 sets of hook style hangers, 4 hooks on each of the four sets for the pegboard and all the accessories are metal. I also bought the paper towel roll hanger and I REALLY use the heck out of it. Also bought the plastic cup style holders when Dollar Tree had their pegboard systems and they fit the Gramercy pegboard PERFECTLY. The Gramercy cart, I think goes on sale from time to time for $39.00, the regular price is $49.00. I got mine second hand for $30.00. These craft carts have been a game changer for me. I love how everything I use I can roll it right up to my desk and craft away and not have to get up and search for stuff. When finished, roll it away, pull up another cart and go! These have been a MAJOR craft storage must have for me. I really enjoyed your video. It's fun to see how you set up your cart! Thanks!

I got two stadium bins and took the dividers out of one and put them all in the other. I put stamps in 1 no dividers and all tool and stamp blocks in the other

To make the wooden top more secure drill a couple of holes in the side of the bin and screw the roll/tape holder to the side with a machine screw and washer and nut.

I think this would be a good for my Mom…. She is a card maker, and can no longer use the stairs to get to the area she and my sister crafted in together. This cart could just be rolled to kitchen table where she works now, and then pushed aside when table was needed for meals…

Great display of organizers for the craft cart! I use the Lexington cart in my sewing area and I love it. BUT you have opened my eyes to what my granddaughter needs for her art supplies! Thank you 😊

I have some of these things but not all. My cart holds my watercolor paint tins and related stuff. I have the pegboards and have one half on each side of the cart, and have hung Cricut mats on one side and various rulers on the other side. I use the pencil cups too, hung on the top tray. I want to get the cup with dividers. And maybe those tray dividers. I rejected the holder you used for washi tape but I think I want it now. Any of these pegboard hanging items would work on pegboard attached to a wall, too, which I’m planning to get soon. Thank you for the “show and tell”- it gave me ideas for better use of what I have, as well as ideas for what would truly be practical.

Lovely set up.

You could put ribbon on the washy hanger

Best cart organizational video EVER.

Love this !😊

Thanks for sharing these products. I would use the vinyl roll hanger to store my seasonal ribbons, trims, and washi.

The cart topper us great! It allows you to use your cart for a temporary holding spot next to your work surface❤😊

Great ideas! You could move the washi tape down holder to the middle section so that your top sits better.

Wow! Love the little cart that could! Lol! Holds quite a bit. I am impressed with it. I might buy one now!

I love my carts. I use one for my mixed media supplies, one for my office supplies and one for my sewing supplies. I had two more, but downsized and gave one to my friend's granddaughter for her craft supplies, and the other one holds pretty potted plants on my porch 😉 Thanks for these awesome ideas!

What a great idea!

Thank you for sharing. I have been looking at getting some of the cart accessories from Michael's.

So inspired! I only have 550 square feet, it's tough to do anyting in. Needless to say bringing in extra stuff, has to be thought over several times. Overwhelmed with the different possibilities I've never been able to get past the "okay that looks good" stage. This has helped me so much, I can't thank you enough.

I would use the paper towel holder for parchment paper for iron on stuff. And the other holder for ribbon

Love it!! I have SOOOO much Washi! But what a great way to hold at least a season or two at a time. That is a must have! Thank you for doing this video!