I posted way back on April 29 that I learned via Quill Cottage about a Where Bloggers Create party to be given June 19 at My Desert Cottage in which bloggers could show their creative space, whether a room or a corner or a table. Some great prizes from Jo Packham of the Where Women Create magazines and books are being given as well.
And then I forgot about it!
And then we found out we were moving, so I pretty much stopped working on it both because it was all going to be moved anyway plus now I have other packing and sorting to do.
But then the creative space of the first party participant I looked at was not at all “picture perfect,” so I thought I might join in after all.
It is functional enough to use — I’ve made a few things in here — but I still don’t have all my “stuff” in here yet and don’t have it all organized and have very little on the walls.
But here is what I have so far.
This is the view from the door. I probably would not have chosen dark blue walls if I were starting from scratch — I probably would have painted them creamy white like Anita‘s. But we had just redone this room for Jason a few years ago, and the paint was in fine shape, so we left it. As it turns out,Β I really love the way the pink and white look against the blue. I don’t know if I’ll paint the craft room in the new house this color — we’ll have to see. At least I am pretty sure I will have a craft room — we might have to combine it with an office. We’re still house-hunting (I’d appreciate your prayer for that! We want to get in and settled before Jesse’s school starts.)
Anyway, back to the room. One thing I neglected to take a photo of were the studio lights Jason asked for when we redecorated his room, but they were very helpful in aiming the lights at the different work areas.
This is where I do my paper crafting or anything that needs table space:
As you can tell, I don’t have my little shelves filled up and organized yet. Some day… But I like having most everything within reach. My Cricut and Cuttlebug cartridges are in the pink file boxes below the table, and the floral file box…
…contains my scrapbooking and craft papers:
This little drawer set sits just to my left..
…and holds various tools and supplies, like my decorative scissors..
…punches…
…ribbons and trims…
I will probably separate those into different color families at some point, but for now I love to just rummage through them all.
This bookcase holds all my craft books as well as some decorative things that will go other places in the room some day. When I get those decorative things off the shelves, they will then probably hold more supplies.
I should have straightened that photo!
To the right there you see some things that will some day go on the walls.
This is the sewing area:
I really need to change that Holly Hobby red sewing machine cover! I’ve used this old desk for sewing for years, and it works fine except when excess fabric wants to slide off the left side of the table, so that’s why I put my pink file cabinet with craft and sewing booklets and clippings there — it provides a little extra surface area.
This shelf above the sewing area has a few decorative sewing-related items:
Continuing to move around the room, this wall is…the unfinished area. π
The plan was to put a futon there, both so overnight guests would have a place to sleep and I might have a comfortable place to sit and do hand sewing or look through one of the books, or for my husband or kids to have a place to sit if they came up while I was working on something. We haven’t gotten one yet, and I need for that very old computer of Jason’s to be carted off somewhere.
Finally, this is the partially organized closet:
Some of those boxes contain gift bags, photos, mementos, stamps, etc.
This is one little project sitting out that has been awaiting a frame for a long time. It’s a good reminder!
This sign is still on the door.
My middle son, Jason put it there back when he started packing up some of his things from his room shortly before he got married. It didn’t really hit until I saw all those boxes that he was actually leaving, though I’d known it for months, and I got a little teary. My husband said, “Think sewing room!” and Jason put the sign up as an encouragement that I’d get to use the room for fun stuff after he was gone. π
So there you have it, such as it is! You can find many more finished creative spaces at the party post at My Desert Cottage here. I’m looking forward to being inspired and getting some neat ideas.
In addition to the prizes offered at My Desert Cottage, Hydrangea Home is offering a prize of a $50 certificate from her store for party-goers:
Stray Thoughts 
I absolutely loved seeing your craft room! You’re so organized, Barbara. I really need to get into mine and finish getting it organized. Maybe looking at the other craft rooms will motivate me!
I love that Holly Hobbie sewing machine cover! Don’t get rid of it….it’s just so sweetβ₯
I have such fond Holly-Hobbie-memories from my youth,lol.
I’m glad you shared what you’ve done so far…it is looking good…Moving, wow, I don’t envy you the move but it will be fun to start off in a new house…and if you’re like us, moving gives you the chance to weed out the ‘junk’ you’ve accumulated in the past few years where you are now…
Lovely space — even unfinished. My office/sewing room is a mess and pretty much decorated in novels and neo-American Avon boxes.
Oh Barbara! This is soo YOU! I just KNEW that your space would be extremely organized and looking busy. I love that wall color too. Happy Crafting!
What a lovely room – and so organized too! I am in love with your pink file cabinet!
I’m with Diane in that you shouldn’t get rid of the Holly Hobby sewing machine cover! It’s a treasure now! π
And you are so organized! I am so impressed, Barbara! I really am AND at all of the “stuff” you have! Wow!
I had meant to take the “front” bedroom and make it into a sewing room for me but it has become a toy room for Jaylon instead. BUT I am still hopeful that it can become a room for “me” once again….someday! π
Did I say that I LOOOOVE your sewing room? *sigh* it is just wonderful!
Loving all of your diecuts, ribbons and those pink organizers! Everything looks so nice..I did counted x stitch for about 8 years..I love your sweet little girl..reminds me of the Precious Moments sweeties.
Thanks for sharing your studio with me.
I’d love for you to come over for a stroll through my studio.
Have a wonderful day,
Stephanie β₯
I covet your space! I have no space. My scrap booking things are shoved in the bottom of my closet and I can never work on things because it’s too difficult. Good for you!
When I moved into this house I intalled pink carpet and put up pink curtains in a little “den” type room that “wasn’t supposed to be”… (a house building story!)… it was to be MY SEWING ROOM! And for about 6 months it was. And then it became the Toy Room – for about 10 years. And then it became the computer room. And then it became the video game room. And then it became a bedroom for the one who moved back home. And then it became STORAGE… and now it is a “spare room” where I sleep all the time! LOL!
Perhaps when you get to your new home you will have walls and carpets and curtains that will create THIS space to be EXACTLY what you want it to be… and you will find that it was all part of God’s plan. I DO like the room as it is — and wish I had one like it! (and I might… court is still out on Derek’s old room) But I know you have a certain look that will enhance your creative spirit … and I hope the new house allows that you will HAVE that! π
A wonderful space! You must find a lot of joy here. And you’re so organized! I thank God for creativity… α¦
Thank you for sharing your in-process studio! I can see it will be a great space. I found a few ideas I might adopt for my studio/guest room we will have when we move into an apartment in the next while. Enjoyed my visit!
That’s sweet ~ about your son and the sign. You’ve got lots of room here! Great idea to use the floral file holder for papers ~ keeps them neat and organized {I’m all for that!}. Thanks for visiting me!
How exciting to have the opportunity to set up a brand new room! I love that blue wall color. Good luck and thank you for sharing.
that is one fine craftroom! Our’s is a mess and a little crowded at the moment, since it shares space with a huge gym machine. But my Archie has made a lot of headway in getting it set up, since he claimed that as his room π
Delightful space, bright and cheery with plenty of supplies. TFS!
Things are coming along great! I agree that pink really pops against the blue walls. I’m glad you decided to join the party after all. Hopefully next year we will see your room again all finished!
xo,
Karen
My Desert Cottage
Hi Barbara,
I like the dark blue walls with pops of pink! You have all your areas set up so nicely and I used to have a desk exactly like that one! What a precious story about your son leaving the sewing room sign for encouragement. I wish you much success in finding the new house and hope you do indeed have a special space of your own to create in. Thank you for sharing your creative haven.
Fun to see all your goodies and tools in your pretty creative space. I imagine you are very inspired when you work there. π