Friday, July 24, 2009

Where Bloggers Create

Here it is "My Studio"
a.k.a. "The Cra(p)ft Room
I am so excited to be a part of this "Where Bloggers Create" event. I do all of my "work" here, and occasionally at a friends home (Hello Terri: http://terrisbloomingideas.blogspot.com/ ). Please turn off the player on the bar to the right. Then click on the video and enjoy.
I am so fortunate to have a daughter who is more savvy at all this computer stuff and was able to splice together my before, and after "flip" shots showing the process of renovating my room.
My husband was a dear and helped patch, paint, and put together the shelves. I had posted some of this earlier in the year but here is the before and after.
The Shelves are from "Ikea" they are the Expedit line. The cloth baskets are from Target. I used my Christmas bonus ( a Target card) to buy them. They are the larger baskets, not the 2 for $10.00. The Drawer Unit also from Ikea part of a clearance. Shoe hangers from Target, as well as the kitchen island (Clearance 75% off). I have to admit I blatantly stole the idea of the shelves and island from Donna Downey. Although she obviously has a much larger room (she has two of the large Expedit units), I loved the idea of the basket storage. She uses the smaller baskets, but I wanted to be able to fill them and utilize as much of the cube as I could.
Yes, I create here and as you will see my computer is in this room so I blog here too. I have a camera in my computer and would love to try "virtual" creating with others. I think it would be fun to work on a piece and be able to share with someone at the same time. Come on Terri and Nancy let's go!
Please visit all the people participating.... just click on the tag in the left task bar or here:

57 comments:

icandy... said...

Fantastic space!!!! I'm sooo glad that I stopped by!

Great day to you!
Christina :)

Terri said...

Super fantastic well organized space and I can saw I remember when...I looked at web cams today ..so soon...soon. I love the shelf for the buttons all the lovely buttons and the gutter for the ribbon rocks...super fantstic room. Bright and cherful... no wonder you get so much done.

The Studio at Crow Haven Farm, LLC said...

LOL...Oh No...I think you beat me with those stamps you have. I would love to have you over and I would love to be in your studio. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your creative space with all of us! Very cool creative space girl!
Cheers

Becca said...

How gorgeous!! what a beautiful renovation :) Your work is stunning, thank you for sharing
Becca

Jodie (everything vintage) said...

Oh no QUEEN Debra...YOU WIN! Do you own stock in Stampin' Up or what? tee hee (weren't you a vendor?) I do remember when your room was blue and I just adored the molding holding the ribbons up high...YES! You've done a wonderful job in the renovation of your new studio!!! I love all of the shelving, heck, I love everything!!!! And I don't know if it's to tell you to come play or not because if we are playing over here...then when will I get MY turn to go play over there with you and Terri????
I'm sorry Sophie rushed you through...I'm going to have to go talk to her!
I so enjoyed your fancy video tour!!!!!!!
everything vintage

V I N T A G E O L O G I E said...

FANTASTIC!!

So much goodness to choose from ... I would LOVE to spend time creating here!

How ingenious w/the video! ... I'm SO doing that next time ; )

Thanks for the tour!

xo
Jill

Lynn said...

Fantastic room, I really enjoyed the video tour and seeing it all transform. How great would that be to create with friends virtually, wow thank goodness for technology :)

Brenda Pruitt said...

You are so organized! I love your space where you create. Do you rent out your computer savvy daughter???
Brenda

Claudia said...

I love the video tour of your creative space - what a neat way to share it. You've done a wonderful job of creating an inviting and warm place! Thanks so much for the tour!

Keli McKinley Hansen said...

what a great makeover! you must enjoy that new space so much. i love how you have the ribbon stored/displayed - great idea!

thanks for letting me wander about!
keli

a Pocket Angel said...

Debra, This looks like the perfect room to create in.. What great stuff you have! Enjoy the party..
Blessings ~Mary~ :-}

Anonymous said...

Hey Chickadee!
Love your space! its soo nice! great storage!
Big mermaid hugs

toodles-
sarah

Brynwood Needleworks said...

The video was a great idea! Nothing like a mac, right? Loved visiting. Hope you can stop by and see me, too.
Hugs from Blogland,
Donna

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

I enjoyed the before and afters!

Christine said...

nice place to work in... it seems full of light

Boogdoodle Beads said...

I love your ribbons! And I love your profile picture, too. You have a pretty fantastic space, and a pretty loving husband for helping you fix it up. My husband helped me fix mine up, too. Your work is really beautiful, BTW. I just started doing mixed media self portraiture and I think yours are fabulous. Thanks for the peek at your studio, and thanks also for coming by mine earlier.

Connie said...

How clever of your daughter to put together a video for your "where bloggers create", sweetpea! It was nice viewing it in that special way. Darling!
xoxo,
Connie

Coralie Cederna Johnson said...

Awesome!!! Loving your place of creativity! Hope you come visit me too!

Rebecca said...

Hello
Thank you for visiting my studio today I enjoyed your company. Your studio is fabulous the video was a nice touch. I agree with ;you everyone is keeping the good stuff close to them :)
Have a great day
Blessings
Rebecca

Steph Jordan said...

Ooooh I wanna come hang out in your space! Looks like you have tons of fun stuff to work with!

Rhondamum said...

I could have so much fun in your space. Wanna trade- lol! Thank you for sharing and please thank your daughter as well. I'm off to watch it again! Hope you are doing well! Rhonda...

Tina said...

Congrats on your new work room. Look so great and so organised.
lots of stuff to create with.

The French Bear said...

Wow, I have a new appreciation for a creative space!!!! Fabulous room, love the video, I wish I knew how to use my Mac!!! Thanks for sharing and showing your wonderful room!!!
Cheers,
Margaret B

Sonia said...

It is so neat to see where my marie tag originated from. I love the way you stored your ribbon. Is that a gutter? So neat. Such a lovely and very organized space.
Thank you for sharing your space
Hugs!
Sonia

shabbyfufu said...

Looks like you have a TON of storage space in your studio. I enjoyed the video!

Linda Summerfield said...

What a wonderful space and such snazzy tunes to get the creativity flowing.

The Feathered Nest said...

Hi Debra!!! I LOVE your creative space!!!! And those Ikea shelves are THE BEST girl! What a great idea to do a video too ~ I love the idea of creating together via podcast...how cool would THAT be?? Thanks so much for visiting me and your sweet words Debra ~ xxoo, Dawn

Rebecca Nelson said...

Amazing my friend! LOVE YOUR CREATIVE SPACE! I can FEEL your joy!

oxoxoRebecca

LiLi M. said...

Thanks for sharing and thanks for inspiration!

Pellie / Penny said...

your space is so beautiful - just the kind of environment to tickle your creative muses fancy.
hugs,
Penny

The Victorian Parlor said...

Great space!!!

Blessings,

Kim

Jan Thomason said...

debra, it's me, the crack house owner....your studio is to die for!! i have seen entirely too many put and pulled together studios/workspaces that i'm feeling a small, very small, tug to go out into my studio and just dig in.
hopefully it will pass.

loved your studio!!! jan

Dosha said...

Wow! Can we please make a huge stamp pile? Will you let me jump inside? :) What a beautifully creative space you live in! It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance at this lovely event; please do stop by for a visit soon!

Enjoy the party!

Warm Wishes,

Natasha
www.lifeafterdarkjewelry.blogspot.com

Sandy said...

What a great before and after video! I love your space. Thank you for dropping in for a visit.

You commented on my head vase collection. I call mine damaged divas, they are all chipped, cracked, or have lost their heads at one time or another. The most I paid for one is $5.00 because of their condition, otherwise I would never pay what I consider to be too high a price for them. I love them even though they are not in collectible condition.

I saw your prayer request below and will certainly be praying for you all.

Sheila Rumney said...

Love your studio and all the organization! Thanks for visiting and sharing your studio!

Embellished Bayou said...

Looks like you've got a spot for everything! I need to get one of those magnifying lamps....

June said...

An awesome place to make some beauty. I'm loving it!
I call mine the crap room too.
Smiles,
June

M.L. @ The House of Whimsy said...

Wow...beautiful transformation. Every nook and cranny is filled with pure delight. Great use of all the Ikea and Target products. Thanks so much for this beautiful tour!
M.L.

Karen The Graphics Fairy said...

What a great space you have for creating or blogging!! I love those Ikea shelves and the baskets. They keep your things perfectly organized!
Thanks for the fun video tour of your space.

Karen

Her Art Nest said...

Hi Deb, It was great visiting your studio for this event! I just love your all your amazing goodies. Been lingering in the upper peninsula, and should have known the internet would have been too challenging for something like this. Thanks for sharing all of your stuff. I am always in awe of all of your stamps! Hugs, ~Nance

Lynn Stevens said...

wow, what a wonderful transformation and I Love how you made a vidoe of it, Your cubbies are perfect for displaying all your goodies!
lynn-trashtotreasureart

Denise said...

Awesome...I am glad I stopped by! Thank you so much for sharing...and I love your ART work.
Dancingly, Denise
www.dancinglydenise.typepad.com

Karen Valentine said...

Hi Debra! Great idea for the video! Your space is terrific! I see you have a mac too. I love mine. Did you know that you don't have to use the mouse that comes with it?? One of the only things I didn't like about the Mac was that I couldn't right click. A co-worker told me I could use my old mouse and presto! I'm a right clicking, Mac using fool!!! Thank so much for coming to my party. You really helped to make it a great success!

Karen
My Desert Cottage

~Becca~Bluebird Rose said...

What a great workspace and video!
I didn't photograph my studio for this event, but I am having a "Christmas in July" giveaway on my blog today, if you'd like to stop by!
:)
~Becca~

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for sharing and listing the places you purchased the lovlies from. Being out of the states, it is difficult to get invited to these events but I love looking at the products! Prayers for Jacquie and her son Sheldon...Gina

Kara Ward said...

Love it and so organized...love the tag swap too! Miss Marie is just a glorious girl, isn't she?

caren said...

Great space and wonderful video! What would we do without our kids?

Anonymous said...

it's so great to be able to see your studio! very organized... will it stay that clean?
:) Missy

Stephanie Suzanne Designs said...

Hello Debra,

What a lovely space..everything is so organized and in it place...thanks so much for sharing your studio. :0)

Please drop by my blog to see my "studio on progress". I just recently moved into our home and have been remodeling for almost three months..it's almost done. (I think!) :0)

See ya,
Stephanie

Kathy said...

An amazing transformation of your space. You have inspired me to get those stamps out of boxes and back into use! Thank you for sharing. ~Kathy

debi said...

Your new studio is beautiful! I love the cubbies, they're such a great storage solution. I also love your green dresser, under the window....beautiful.

Vintage Papers said...

your studio space is wonderful! so many places to store items and beautiful pieces as well! thank you for sharing it with us all!

Javajune said...

Simply amazing- my mouth is still hanging open! The vidoe is a wonderful idea!
xo-junie

paperbird said...

Wonderful idea with the video. You have a very wonderful place to create. I loved the felted black crow. So fun!

beautifullybrokenme said...

Your studio is wonderful, organized and so inviting! Really, where would we be without Target & Ikea? Your daughter did a great job with the video. Thanks so much for sharing!

:-) Molly

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Looooove the new organized look! Glad to see that fabulous green dresser remained. I just love that!
Thanks for a fun tour of your creative space!
bunny hugs,
Michelle

Shannon @ Silver Trappings said...

Wow, I love all your storage. And I WANT that art light you have on your table!

Shannon