Or place a toothpick alongside the bristles, wrap them with thread, and let the brush dry. Organize craft paints upside down in an empty cardboard cheese-loaf container. Storing them upside down keeps the paints fresher longer and makes it easier to see the color of the paint. You can write the specific model number of the paint on the bottom of the bottle. Decorate the outside of storage containers with adhesive-backed decorative paper.
Egg cartons are great for storing beads.
When working on a project, squeeze different paint colors into the sections of an egg carton. If your project is interrupted, put the egg carton in the freezer. The paints will stay fresh.