Saturday, June 19, 2010

Where Bloggers Create II

     Well... I didn't get half of the things done that I wanted to do in my NEW studio before the big "Where Bloggers Create II" event but I did manage to get my studio presentable enough to take some pictures. Just don't peek behind that curtain in the corner or you might cause a landslide of epic proportions! I would like to show you the before pics too but since my pc died last week, that is impossible. So, are you ready for the tour? Step right in, it's a small room, only 10x12 so you'll have to squeeze in tight!
     When you walk in the door, immediately to your left is the shelf I wrote about last week. I still need to rearrange things a little but it will do for now. 


Just past the shelf is my drafting table where I do a lot of my work. Beside the desk I have several Iris carts that store 8-1/2"x11" paper, some of my artwork, "studies" for future artwork and miscellaneous junk. The Iris carts were originally black and I spray painted them white. One of things I wanted to get done but didn't, was to hang shelves on the wall right beside the desk. Once I do that, the smaller carts will go on the shelves along with some storage units I have for 12"x12" paper.

Just behind these carts is my "new-old" sewing table. A great find at the Goodwill, I blog more about it later!
Just behind my sewing table is this little rack. It originally held VCR tapes but when DVD's became popular I found a new use for this in my studio! It now holds canning jars that will eventually hold ribbon. Again, something else I didn't get finished! I'm taking the larger craft sticks, punching a hole in one end and wrapping the ribbon around the stick then threading the loose end through the hole to secure it. I think this system will work good for me.
Just the right of this rack is a storage cabinet and a work table. Right now I just have the fabric draped over the table but I'm going to make a pretty gathered skirt for it along with some little cafe curtains to hide some of the "stuff" in the cabinet.
Of special note, the giant pencil beside the table was originally in my dds' room, it had 3 hooks at the top where they could hang up clothes. But I took those hooks off, added smaller hooks all the way down the pencil and hung these little red buckets on the hooks to hold my colored pencils! I LOVE the way this turned out! Now when I am coloring something all I have to do is carry the bucket with the colors I want to use over to my table. Beside the pencil is a very old desk that came out of a dairy in my hometown. I can't tell you how many times I sat in those chairs eating an ice cream cone while sharing secrets with my best friends in grade school! Oh, behind the chair is the curtain I warned you not to peek behind.
Finally on the last wall before you get back to the door, is my easel. I started this painting about 4 years ago and got frustrated with it and never finished it but now I'm inspired to work on it again in my new studio!
Here's a little close up!
Well. we are back to where we started, I hope you enjoyed this little tour of my studio! I'll try and post pictures when I get some of the other things accomplished. Thanks for visiting with me today!

41 comments:

  1. Your studio is absolutely perfect!
    Hugs

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  2. Great space. Love the pencil with the buckets.
    tfs
    luverlie@gmail.com

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  3. Just wonderful! All your hard work has paid off so beautifully. Love the pencil, love the painting, envious of all your supplies! Have a great weekend! Elizabeth

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  4. Wat a great creative space! So,enjoyed my visit here. Enjoy the rest of the party!
    Hugz,
    Zandra

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  5. Oh Nane, you should definitely finish that painting! It's wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing your studio with all of us! It has been such a pleasure to tour your studio!
    xo,
    Karen
    My Desert Cottage

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  6. I adore that pencil and the clever storage unit it has become. I also like how you are holding your ribbon. You have a lovely, colorful studio and lots of great storage solutions. Thanks for sharing your really inspiring space.

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  7. What a great creative space. I loved your use of color and I liked the whimsical feel of the room.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Prnny

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  8. Your room is Wonderful and Creative. Love your Angel painting too - glad you're back on track to finish it :-)
    Happy Crafting. Hugs, Mary

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  9. Such a fun, bright and cheery studio! What a pleasure to work there.
    Best wishes,
    Chris

    www.curbyscloset.com/blog/

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  10. I love all your red in your studio. The giant pencil-really fun and useful too. Like your idea for ribbons on the popsicle sticks. I may try that one. Thanks for the tour.

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  11. Love the colors!!! The red sewing machine table is awesome!

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  12. What a great space - I love the bright colors you have used. It really pops. The pencil is such fun. You must finish your beautiful painting!

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  13. Your studio is so bright and cheerful. I'm sure it's a happy place....and please, finish that wonderful painting!! Actually I like it just the way it is!

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  14. What an amazing space you have created! You have inspired me to add to my own crafting area.

    I adore all of your storage solutions.

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  15. such a colorful space you have and great storage ideas!

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  16. Nan, your room is lovely. I just love the colors. They bubble just like you. :)

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  17. Some really great finds for your creative space..Love your sense of humor too.

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  18. Great space. I love your colors.

    Love your pencil/bucket tree. Cute idea.

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  19. Oh! It's so nice to see someone who likes color like I do! I love your pops of red and I love, love the fabric you picked for your table skirt! Thanks for the tour. I'll come back to see if you finish that great painting!

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  20. I love the giant pencil with buckets. What a clever storage idea. Next time I have a spare giant pencil I will know what to do with it.

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  21. What a vibrant and whimsical space! I love the repurposed pencil with all the basket storage! Thank you for sharing your creative haven.

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  22. Oh, my. I am totally taken with your angel painting...blew me out of the water.I am an angel lover and this one is magnificent. You have also done a wonderful job of finding old pieces and making them both useful and beautiful with great color.

    If you wish, come and visit our blog. My daughter and I are only three months old (blogging) but have been making jewelry for fifteen years.Our blog is about our jewelry but also our lives and interests...i adore paper crafts, she loves vintage fashion, we both love rummage and estate sales!

    http://katsuijewelry.blogspot.com

    Suz

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  23. Hi Nane,

    Thank you so much for stopping by and following my blog.....welcome. Your space is awesome, and I love that pencil stand. I see you're quite the accomplished artist. I couldn't find out much about you from your profile, but I'd love to hear more about you. Maybe you could email me some info (meriw@cox.net).

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  24. Hi Nane,
    What a beautiful creative space you have shared with us, love your colors. Your painting is beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
    Debby

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  25. Hi Nane,

    What a great space you have...I love the painting you haven't finished...you definitely need to start painting again...it is lovely as if so I'd love to see when you finish. Thanks so much for sharing your space with me.

    I'd love for you to come over for a stroll through my studio. It's been an ongoing transformation for almost a year since I moved in to our new home.

    Have a wonderful day,
    Stephanie ♥

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  26. Hi Nane, Thank you for letting us take a little tour of your room, I just love the red desk.. Your painting is wonderful, I also would love to see it when you finish it!
    All I need to know now is what is behind the curtain..Hehe

    Thanks for letting us take a peek inside I had fun! Hugs, Linda

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  27. Love your studio. I like the jars. I think it's a fun way to keep small items. And the painting is precious. Thanks for sharing!
    xo
    Janet
    Janets Creative Pillows

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  28. What great colors in here! How could you not be creative in this space! Love your ribbon idea. If nothing else, I've read more about ribbon and how to store it from this party! : )

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  29. Hi Nane:
    Thanks for sharing your creative space with all of us. It has a really whimsical quality about it.
    I really enjoyed the tour.
    Blessings,
    Donna

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  30. Your space is great and so cheerful, just love that pencil and the rack from the VHS tapes. Good idea, thanks for sharing. XOXO

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  31. What a great color scheme - very lively and exuberant! I'm impressed that you've done all this for the tour. The pencil is cool - bet you've heard that before but an innovative re-use of something that recycles it!

    Thanks for sharing!

    ~ginger

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  32. Wow! What a great Creative Space!! It's so bright and light...love it!!Thanks for sharing!! And thanks for stopping by Baxter's Mom and for your nice comments!!

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  33. Beautiful creative space...I love the color of the walls:)

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  34. Wonderful studio you have; so creative. Thanks for the tour.

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  35. Your studio is so delightful, I love the pencil rack so sweet!
    Have a great week!
    Melly:)

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  36. Good Morning,
    Your studio is so neat and organized. I like to keep things in jars too...so you can see shat is inside!

    Thank you for sharing your creative space with us. Have a fabulous Friday ~Natalie

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  37. Nane, I have enjoyed visiting your studio. It is good to see how your reusing things and how wonderfully they work, the pencil is a perfect example and how cute it is, the VCR hold, another perfect reuse. May I make a suggestion for your ribbon, wrap a bit of batting around your stick first (glue it in place), then wrap the ribbon, the batting will protect your ribbon from the damaging acids found in wood.
    Your sewing table redo is great, and thanks for the idea of painting the plastic bins, don't know why I didn't think of doing that, but it is a perfect fix to miss matched pieces.
    Come see me at Big Horn Mountain Creations
    Hugs
    Gail

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  38. I love when people find new uses for things - often even better than the original use!
    Thanks for the peek into your special space.

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  39. I love the giant pencil! Also like your idea of wrapping your ribbons on the sticks. Mine are a total mish-mash mess. Thanks so much for inviting us to visit.

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  40. Ribbon is a constant supply that I am always trying to find better ways to store but still see. I get alot of inspiration by being able to see my supplies. Thank you for the tip, I do believe I will be trying it out. Thank you for sharing your space~ Sherry w/Scrapping With Sherry

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  41. Nan, your studio is wonderful! The colors and the way you set it all up will keep you inspired. I love the painting of your angel. It shows an incredible amount of artisitic ability. Keep her in your studio at all times; she will help keep you insipred when (as we all do) go through crafting and artisitc slumps.Congrats on your blog and studio. Hugs, Debbie

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