Where Bloggers Create.......Studio Revamp

I was in a reorganization and revamp of my studio when Karen Valentine, of My Desert Cottage, submitted her invitation to "Where Bloggers Create 2012". I thought it was a great time for me to share my workspace with other bloggers.

This first picture is one of the BEFORE pics, while the reorganizing was in process. I felt disorganized and unable to easily put my hands on my supplies.

I did not move any furniture around, as it more or less has to stay where it is due to the size of the room and the placement of doors and windows.

 

As you can see....there is chaos all around. Beads are EVERYWHERE! Lots of other non-related items also found their way into my workspace. I knew I had to change things. I am a person that needs balance and organization in order for my creativity to work at its full potential.

 

The revamped results are wonderful, serene, and I smile when I walk in with an eagerness to start to create! I hope you enjoy my little tour. Feel free to leave a comment or question if you feel so inclined. Enjoy YOUR creative space, too!

 

This is the new view when you first walk into my studio. I decided to use cork boards to display my jewelry, and love the results. Before the revamp, I had them hanging on curtain rods across the wall. Not too professional looking nor did it feel right, either.

 

I love my cubes with the canvas baskets as this give me a bunch of cute storage that I can quickly access. Most of my necklaces are on the cork boards, with bracelets and earrings on the jewelry dispalys sitting atop the cube storage units.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The white drafting table is where I do all my art designs. I have all my colored pencils and markers available here. It is located directly next to my work bench table so I can move from one project to another should it be necessary.

 

 

 

 

Of course, since I spend most of my free time here, I have a TV to keep me company and to watch my favorite shows such as HGTV and the Food channel. Love cooking and any kind of design show. My laptop is on a separate rolling table so that it does not take up valuable space on my workbench.

 

 

 

 

I keep other supplies in "see through" pastic boxes so I can pick them up and have everything I need in that box to complete a project. Specifically, I have one just for bottlecaps and one for Shrinky-dink projects.

 

 

 

 

This bookcase houses all my design magazines, books and videos. I love my mannequin that I got on eBay for around $60! It is great for jewelry photography sessions. Currently she is wearing my Rhinestone Waterfall bibb necklace and earrings.

 

 

 

 

 

                Of course, NO work space would be complete                 without photos of the grandbabies! Love 'em!

 

 

(AND their sweet notes they leave for you!)

 

 

 

                       

This little carousel was found at an antiques store when the Southern Belle Bloggers had their first meeting. I love to re-purpose items to add whimsey and utiltiy at the same time. The bottles originally had fruit corks, but I replaced them with plain corks. I am planning to add some "bling" to them at some point! They are fantastic as holders of my smaller beads or chips.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking of whimsy........I have these wine glass sunglasses on display just in case I should need them......(lol)

 

 

 

 

The point of re-puposing things for my studio use.....I use this Wilton cake decorating supply carrier to house all my different wires used in jewelry designs. How kewl is that?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since I spend so much time sitting, I have to use a footstool....of course, it had to have a french toile fabric!

 

 

 

These are some miscellaneous photos that I thought were good enough to include, but maybe not needing any comments....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The last photo above shows three wooden handbags made by my father and mother in the late 60s. Guess the talent runs in the family, huh?

I arrange all my beads by color for a little easier identification when I have a design in mind.

I hope you enjoyed you "tour", and will return again really soon!

Comments

[vicki dutcher]

Wonderful space - thanks for the storage hints! :)

[Mari]

Brilliant, love the cube shelving and the baskets and how you organized the whole space, its so well done and it looks clean and inviting.
You can move around there well and find everything within an arms reach. Lots of good inspiration.

Thank you for sharing your space, cheers

Mari

[Helena White]

This is my first year at the party and I am enjoying visiting all the studios. Great space to craft in. Thanks for sharing where to work and play.

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[patbeglin@yahoo.com]

I must say you have the most organized studio
I have seen so far !! I love your bead hanging
area ! thanks Pat Beglin

[Kristi S.]

Love your space and your work! Thanks for sharing with us!
hugs,
Kristi

[Rita Barakat]

Everything looks so neat and organized!!! The grandbabies are cutiepies!!

[Laura Quaglia]

Looks like a lot of room .
Hope you come visit
Be safe and Dream
Laura

[Linda K]

I could get down to business here! Very nice studio and orgaized too. Lovely tour!

Linda

[LindaBloom]

Having such a good time visiting allll these studios! Yours is so professional and organized - I may copy some of your ideas. Those canvas bins would be great for fabrics. Thanks for sharing! Love, Linda

[Maureen]

Love the vintage carousel with corked bottles; a really pretty display! Thank you for the tour of your lovely room!

[Michele Askeroth]

I love your very handy and organized studio for your "handiworks" I am a new follower

[Sherry]

I really like the changes you made. The cork boards make quite a difference and I love the cubbies. I watch HGTV a lot while creating too. Thanks for sharing your space.

[Stacey]

Great space! I definitely will be back to check out your creations..... You are sooooo organized! I am a bit envious!

Take care and keep creating.

Stacey

[Sandy]

What a wonderful space to create in, love all those beads! I know what you mean by your studio not being compete with the grands photos, I have to have my cuties smiling faces in mine too. Thank you for sharing your creative haven.

[Heather - Stringtown Home]

Such a nice space! So organized & full of goodies! Happy to have found you, & now am following - looking forward to seeing much more from you.... Would love for you to visit sometime -

Heather
stringtownhome.blogspot.com

[Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions]

Love your cubbies! I'm seeing them in a few creative spaces and I wish I had room for something like that. Like you I'm limited in how I could set my room up but I have to deal with a small size and sharing with the house mechanicals. Love that holder with the bottles ~ what a great idea and I love that you gave something a new life and purpose. Thanks for sharing your space!

[Karen Valentine]

Love the re-do Janice!!! It looks great!! I can't believe you got that mannequin on Ebay for $60.00!!!
That was a steal! I also love all your canvas baskets for storage. They look great in there! Thank you so much for joining the party! I hope you are having fun!!!

[Geralyn Gray]

A very nice space.....thanks for sharing!!!!

[Kathy]

You have a lovely art room. I love those sunglasses!! Thank you for sharing.

[Leslie]

WHat a nice crafting space. I love the cubbies and how organized you are. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[mary]

What a great studio and so well organized now! love the little carousel idea!would love to see some of your necklaces up close!

I have a new little creative space for me thanks to all the years of visiting all those wonderful Where Women Create parties- would love for you to come by for a wee visit!

bee blessed
mary

[CREATIVE CARMELINA]

thanks for sharing your creative space...you are so neat and organized!

this is my first year joining up on Where Bloggers Create...hope you'll stop in to visit with me too, if you can....there are sooooooo many links, it's crazy!

ciao bella
creative carmelina