Storage ideas for art & craft area?

We have a spare dining table which is our art & craft table. I'm happy to have it full of stuff cause then 5 year old DD can access it whenever she wants. However, I'm getting a bit sick of tidying it up all the time, simply cause I can't stand looking at the mess. So I thought I could cover some empty soup tins for her textas, pens etc. But what are some other cheap storage ideas - maybe for her colouring books, stickers, notebooks etc - that look cute or nice when all tidied up.

What about the upright magazine holders? I cant remember the name of them (or if they're even really for magazines lol) They hold A4 notebooks/magazines etc. and you could have your daughter decorate them herself. They're in the stationary section of target, big w, reject shop.

Or there are a few ideas on pinterest.

What about something along these lines?

http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/30192823/

Then everything would be hidden away.

What about the upright magazine holders? I cant remember the name of them (or if they're even really for magazines lol) They hold A4 notebooks/magazines etc. and you could have your daughter decorate them herself. They're in the stationary section of target, big w, reject shop.

Thanks, love this idea. And I think I've got a few that I'm not using stashed away in my closet so definately cheap!!! Thanks again.

What about some plastic drawer units ( 4 drawers), I have my scrapbooking stuff stored in these - they fit A4 or you can get smaller ones too, they come in cute colours. Also what about some cardboard gift boxes, they are pretty cheap from cheap shops and look cute too

Thanks, love this idea. And I think I've got a few that I'm not using stashed away in my closet so definately cheap!!! Thanks again.

smile That's great! I like that you have a table for crafts and things, definitely something im going to look at for the girls, im sick of having to clear our dining room table everynight before dinner laugh