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Part 1. My Studio

Hello Friends, Do you have any plans for the weekend or week?
We are heading to the beach so I thought it would be fun to share my studio with you while I am gone. Every other day I will have a series of four posts to share how I organize and antiques I incorporate into my crafty world.

I know what you are thinking…this is a cram jammed room. I so agree but, it’s cozy and works. I took over our guest room a few years ago and haven’t looked back. This is always a work in progress and I am always tweaking and refining it. I just gave the lamp on my desk to my mom and it really opened up the room.

Let’s get started with my desktop and tomorrow I will show you the antiques on the right and left of my computer screen.

I love this self healing mat and one of the great things I can cut directly on this without any worries. Eventually I want to replace mine with this one. I like the lines on it better.

This isn’t the best photo but, gives you an idea. I am a big believer that you can’t find a bulletin board big enough…or…have enough lamps and light!!  The “create” letters on top are from Anthropologie and they have a special memory that goes along with them. It’s the special things like this that I like to surround myself with. My wonderful husband cut and welded the “I love U” sign below on the top shelf. Vintage globes and vintage bingo cage.

I should have removed the stuff under this but, it looks better now. This is a antique postal desk that I found at Anthropologie. Often they will have one of a kind antiques. I watched this for a year and finally took the plunge and purchased it.The stool swivels and there is one drawer on the left.

I fill the cubbyholes with paper sorted by color and matching scraps underneath that matches. The CD holders contain my beloved Spellbinder Dies. They are organized by shapes. For example, dies that are round are together, then square, all the labels etc. The bottom cubbies hold my embossing folders, and paper trimmer etc. The top has envelopes, Tim Holtz dies and 6×6 paper packs.

I have to finish lining the CD cases. Each shape category has a color and it’s name of I can find what I am looking for rather quickly.

This is the other side of my room across the desk. I store my stamps in this by category and do my distressing, stamping & embossing. This was a gift from my husband, he purchased it here. My husband is a builder and was so impressed with the workmanship. I use butchers paper to protect the top. My goal is to get glass one day instead.

The butterfly picture is my Ranger Distress “Chart” here and I refer to it all the time. My daughter drew the city scape and the mouth clock she created out of clay. The shelves hold flowers, distress inks and some Penny Black stamps that I love to use and look at. On the left standing up are some backgrounds that I haven’t used yet and my “craft spinner” that I use almost daily.

This silly dear was inspired by “Juicy” clothing stores. I found this deer bust a long time ago at Pottery Barn and painted it to match my stamp desk. Added pearls, lips, eye shadow and eye lashes. When I sit at my desk she smirks at me when I look up.
Thanks for your visit and I’ll be back with more on Monday. Have a happy weekend! Hugs, Kathy

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Comments

  1. Barb says

    Kathy, the first thing that came to my mind was “cozy!” I love your lamps! The warm wood tones and light streaming in from the door are wonderful. Love some of your storage ideas too. So glad you’re sharing this with us! Have a blast at the beach. . . .hugs! 🙂

  2. paula says

    Wishing you loads of sunny days at the beach :D. Love “visiting” your crafting area. I have to agree with Barb “cozy” describes your area well xoxoxoxoxo

  3. donna mikasa says

    Ooooh, thanks for sharing a glimpse into your awesome studio! Love it! Love the antiques and the special personal pieces that make it unique!

    Enjoy your weekend! Wish you were coming to our beaches! Don’t forget the sunscreen!! Hugs! xx

  5. Brenda says

    Awesome Kathy! Thanks for sharing! What an inspirational place to work in! The last photo totally cracks me up!

  6. Dawn says

    fantastic space Kathy and although you call it cozy, I think it is wonderful… very tidy and organised. Enjoy your summer break and come back all full of energy.

  7. CinnamonSally says

    Have a great time at the beach Kathy. I loooove your craft space. This is how I would dream of having my space, I love antiques and always look for ways to use them in my craft room.

  10. Betty (Bammin' Designs) says

    Thanks for showing us your studio – I am trying to come up with ideas for my stamp room. Right now it only has 2 – 6 ft tables in it — need ideas on storage ….. Your studio has given me some great ideas. Can’t wait to see what you show us next. Have a great time at the beach!

  12. Tammie says

    Thanks for sharing! I ADORE your space, love the sexy deer on the wall : )
    I have the pink EK Success self healing mat and I found it at TJ Maxx for TWO BUCKS!

  14. Tracey says

    What! You took AWAY a lamp!!!SHOCKED I AM sista!!! I redid Amanda’s room and she has 4..yes 4 lamps in it!!!! all because of you and I told her so too lol!
    Wish we could of spent more time crafting in this room….it is fantastic!! Have a fabulous beach vacation! Hugs, TRace

  18. Cathy P in AZ says

    Your craft room is FABULOUS. And BLUE. 🙂 I love all of the personal touches that make it your own – that deer bust is a riot! And I am in LOVE with your French Envy stamp desk!!! Going on my wish list to Hubby for Christmas LOL!

  20. Isha says

    Your room is so warm, cozy and inviting Kathy. I felt its like the inner you. Thanks for the tour…would look forward to the rest of it. Enjoy your vacation.

  22. Cathy A says

    Love your deer Kathy, the false eyelashes made me giggle so much!

    I noticed my card on your pinboard, so honoured!

    And I have shown Ren your stamping desk, saying this is something I really really want one day!

    Lovely to see your creative space.

  23. Monika Reeck says

    I wish I am your neighbour…I can come and visit you to see your lovely crafting room….I love to be there…must be like in a heaven all complete Kathy….miss you dear….big hugs…

  25. Jessica says

    Kathy, thank you for sharing your craft space. I love seeing craft rooms. It’s inspiring to see the space that you create in. I love your antique pieces and all the personal touches that make it unique. You space is as beautiful and creative as your art is.

  26. Shirl says

    What an awesome room Kathy! You’re soo neat! I wish I could keep my room that way for at least one day, LOL. Love the vintage touch you added here and there, if I have a room like this I don’t think I’ll ever leave it. Just lock me in there and I’ll be a very happy girl 🙂

  27. Eve says

    hi Kathy, i bet you are enjoying your summer vacation! I REALLY MISS beach & ocean…wow, your furnitures in the craft room are AWESOME!! Once i had a craft room but it wasn’t nearly as great as yours… but i felt comfy, sitting there, by the desk, looking at the ocean from the window in front… Good old days.. lol.. Looking forward to your next post! 🙂

  28. Jill says

    BEAUTIFUL! I can just picture you working in there creating masterpieces. Love the colors- my craft room is blue, too! 🙂 And I gotta get me one of those giant bullitan boards- great idea.

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