Yarn and fiber
Track yarn by color, weight, fiber type, project, brand, quantity, and storage bin.
Use case
Craft Supply Inventory App
Totely helps organize yarn, fabric, vinyl, paint, beads, paper, tools, project bins, kids' craft supplies, and hobby materials into a searchable craft inventory.
Craft supplies are easy to collect and hard to find later. Totely gives every bin, drawer, shelf, cart, and project box a searchable memory so you can find the right material before buying another one.
Find materials before you buy them again.
gold vinyl
Bin8
Gold vinylFound
Craft Cart
Before Totely
The craft supply problem
Craft supplies multiply in small pieces: yarn, vinyl scraps, fabric cuts, paint tubes, beads, brushes, paper, tools, thread, glue, and half-finished project materials. Even when everything has a bin, it can still be hard to remember what is inside.
The Totely way
The Totely way
Totely adds a searchable memory to your craft storage: photos, simple container numbers, project notes, colors, materials, and locations so you can find supplies before rebuying them.
Best for
Best for creative supplies that are easy to lose
A tidy craft space is nice. A searchable one is better.
Fabric and sewing supplies
Find fabric cuts, thread, notions, patterns, zippers, buttons, interfacing, elastic, and sewing tools.
Cricut and vinyl supplies
Track vinyl rolls, transfer tape, mats, blades, weeding tools, heat-transfer materials, and project scraps.
Paint and art supplies
Organize paints, brushes, markers, pencils, canvases, sketchbooks, palettes, and mediums.
Beads and jewelry supplies
Track beads, findings, wire, clasps, charms, tools, trays, and unfinished jewelry projects.
Paper and scrapbooking
Find cardstock, stickers, punches, stamps, ink pads, albums, paper packs, and themed supplies.
Kids' craft supplies
Track markers, glue, scissors, construction paper, clay, pipe cleaners, pom-poms, kits, and school project materials.
Project bins
Keep current, paused, seasonal, and someday projects tied to the materials already gathered for them.
Framework
The craft inventory system that actually works
Material, project, and memory — because inspiration should not wait for a search.
Material
Every supply has an identity
Yarn, fabric, vinyl, paint, paper, beads, tools, thread, glue, or kit — every supply needs a material identity before it gets buried.
Project
Every supply has context
Current project, future project, seasonal project, kids' activity, class, gift, or repair — context makes supplies easier to find and use.
Memory
Every bin has a record
Every bin, drawer, cart, or project box needs a searchable record of what is inside before supplies get buried again.
Craft storage is not just about putting supplies away. It is about finding the right material when inspiration hits.
How it works
How Totely works for craft supply inventory
Pick one craft zone
Start with one craft cart, drawer, shelf, project bin, closet, fabric box, yarn tote, or kids' craft area.
Add the container or location
Create a record for Bin 8, Craft Cart Drawer 2, Yarn Tote 3, Sewing Shelf, Paper Cube, or Project Box 5.
Photograph what is inside
Capture the supplies before the drawer closes, the bin stacks, or the project materials get mixed again.
Add useful notes
Add material, color, size, brand, quantity, project, season, child, class, or “check before buying.”
Search before rebuying
Search for the material you need and go straight to the right bin, drawer, shelf, or project box.
Search "gold vinyl" → Bin 8 · Craft Cart
Scenarios
Common craft supply moments Totely helps with
Finding the right color
Scenario: You know you have blue yarn, gold vinyl, red paint, or cream cardstock somewhere.
Totely helps: Search by color and material before pulling out every bin.
Avoiding duplicate supplies
Scenario: You buy more glue sticks, ribbon, vinyl, thread, beads, markers, or paint because the originals are hidden.
Totely helps: Search your inventory before adding another duplicate to the craft pile.
Restarting a paused project
Scenario: A half-finished project sits for months and the supplies get separated.
Totely helps: Tie materials, notes, photos, and project boxes together so you can pick it back up faster.
Planning a new project
Scenario: You want to start something but need to know what materials you already have.
Totely helps: Search supplies by material, color, category, or project type.
Managing kids' crafts
Scenario: School projects, craft kits, markers, glue, clay, and paper get spread across closets and drawers.
Totely helps: Track kid-friendly supplies by container and location.
Cleaning up after creativity
Scenario: The project is done, but scraps, tools, and leftover materials end up in mystery bins.
Totely helps: Record what went back into each container so the cleanup does not erase the system.
Categories
Organize by craft category
Yarn and crochet
Yarn, hooks, needles, stitch markers, patterns, works-in-progress, and project bags.
Fabric and sewing
Fabric, thread, notions, patterns, scissors, pins, measuring tools, and machine accessories.
Vinyl and cutting machines
Vinyl rolls, transfer tape, mats, blades, weeding tools, heat press materials, and scraps.
Paint and drawing
Paints, brushes, markers, pencils, palettes, sketchbooks, canvases, and art papers.
Beads and jewelry
Beads, wire, clasps, charms, pliers, trays, findings, and unfinished pieces.
Paper crafts
Cardstock, stickers, stamps, ink pads, punches, albums, envelopes, and themed paper packs.
Kids' craft supplies
Glue, scissors, markers, clay, felt, pom-poms, pipe cleaners, kits, and school project materials.
Project storage
Current projects, paused projects, gift projects, seasonal projects, and someday project boxes.
Compare
Why craft organization breaks down
Pretty bins
- Good for
- Making craft storage look clean
- Breaks when
- You still do not know what is inside each bin
- Totely adds
- Photos, notes, and searchable supply records
Clear containers
- Good for
- Seeing some supplies at a glance
- Breaks when
- Small items are stacked, bagged, or hidden behind other materials
- Totely adds
- Search by material, color, project, or location
Drawer labels
- Good for
- Broad categories like "paint" or "paper"
- Breaks when
- You need one specific color, tool, size, or supply
- Totely adds
- Item-level memory and photo proof
Spreadsheets
- Good for
- Detailed inventory lovers
- Breaks when
- Creative cleanup moves faster than manual typing
- Totely adds
- A photo-first workflow built for real-life storage
Memory
- Good for
- A few supplies
- Breaks when
- Projects, colors, scraps, and tools multiply
- Totely adds
- A searchable creative memory
Track
What crafters can track with Totely
- yarn
- fabric
- vinyl rolls
- vinyl scraps
- cardstock
- scrapbook paper
- paint
- markers
- brushes
- beads
- thread
- buttons
- zippers
- glue
- scissors
- cutting mats
- sewing patterns
- craft kits
- project bins
- works in progress
- kids' supplies
- seasonal projects
- duplicate supplies
- tools
- storage locations
Start small
Start with one creative zone
You do not need to inventory every craft supply at once. Start with the area that causes the most digging or duplicate buying.
One craft cart
Track what lives in each drawer or tier so supplies stay easy to find.
One yarn tote
Record yarn by color, fiber, weight, quantity, and project.
One vinyl bin
Track rolls, scraps, transfer tape, tools, mats, and specialty materials.
One fabric box
Record fabric cuts, thread, notions, patterns, and project plans.
One kids' craft drawer
Track glue, markers, paper, clay, scissors, and school project supplies.
One project box
Keep all materials, notes, and photos tied to one project before it gets paused.
Where Totely fits
Totely is the memory layer for craft storage. It does not replace shelves, bins, carts, drawers, or containers. It makes them easier to use by connecting craft supplies to photos, notes, materials, colors, projects, and search.
- Catalog craft supplies with photos.
- Use simple visible container numbers.
- Search by material, color, project, category, or storage location.
- See photo proof before opening bins or drawers.
- Track yarn, fabric, vinyl, paint, beads, paper, tools, and project boxes.
- Keep paused projects easier to restart.
- Share craft storage visibility with family, kids, or helpers.
- Reduce duplicate purchases by searching before rebuying.
Guides
Helpful guides for craft storage
Home Storage Organization
Build a practical system for totes, bins, shelves, drawers, closets, and household storage areas.
Read guide →Decluttering Guide
Use data, not guilt, to decide what craft supplies to keep, donate, use, or revisit.
Read guide →Garage Organization
Find overflow supplies, tools, paint, storage totes, and project materials faster.
Read guide →Moving Inventory Guide
Track craft supplies and project boxes before, during, and after a move.
Read guide →More
Related use cases
Home Organization
A home-wide system for totes, bins, closets, shelves, and storage.
Garage Storage
Overflow craft supplies and project bins that live on garage shelves.
Renter Storage
Hobby bins and project storage in small apartments and shared spaces.
Moving Boxes
Keep craft supplies searchable before, during, and after a move.
Holiday Decorations
Seasonal craft and decor supplies that rotate in and out of storage.
Storage Units
Overflow craft supplies stored off-site or in building storage.
FAQ
Craft supply inventory FAQs
What is a craft supply inventory?
A craft supply inventory is a record of the materials, tools, project supplies, colors, quantities, and storage locations you use for creative work.
How do I organize craft supplies so I can find them later?
Group supplies by material, project, or use, give each container a simple visible identity, photograph what is inside, and add notes for color, size, quantity, and location.
Can Totely help me stop buying duplicate craft supplies?
Yes. When your craft supplies are searchable, it is easier to check whether you already own glue, thread, vinyl, yarn, paint, beads, paper, or tools before buying more.
Can I use Totely for yarn inventory?
Yes. Totely can help track yarn by color, weight, fiber type, project, quantity, and storage location.
Can I use Totely for fabric and sewing supplies?
Yes. Totely can help track fabric, thread, notions, patterns, zippers, buttons, elastic, and sewing tools by container or shelf.
Can Totely help with Cricut and vinyl supplies?
Yes. Totely can help track vinyl rolls, scraps, transfer tape, mats, blades, weeding tools, and project materials by bin, drawer, or craft cart.
Is Totely only for craft rooms?
No. Totely can help organize craft supplies stored in closets, drawers, carts, cabinets, garages, basements, under-bed bins, storage units, and moving boxes.
Make your craft supplies easier to find.
Start with one craft cart, one yarn tote, one vinyl bin, or one project box. Totely helps turn creative storage into a searchable inventory so you can spend less time digging and more time making.