Hello friends,
I haven’t had a lot of finished products coming out of the craft room this past few months and as a consequence, there’s been fewer posts here on Shabby Art Boutique.
Sometimes I have snippets I’d like to share with you, but perhaps not enough for a dedicated post…. so then I don’t share them.
I’ve decided as a way to share these tips, techniques, and information I’d write an occasional chit chat style post called ‘Boutique Banter’.
Today in my first Boutique Banter post I’m sharing a few changes I’ve made in my craft room this past week.
I’m definitely one of those crafters that likes to have a neat work surface… but like most crafters, my desk gets very messy at times.
I tend to do a weekly tidy up at the beginning of the week and by the weekend my desk is covered again with several on the go projects, adhesives, fabrics and all kinds of little bits and pieces.
As it seemed to always be the same items inhabiting my desk area, I decided to move things around and give those most used items a more permanent spot on my desk.
The most obvious way to do this was to repurpose the shelf unit that sits on my desk…. and by using some balsa wood and white pasteboard I was able to transform it into a very practical cubby hole shelf unit.
I’ve added my affiliate links to the items I used in this project for anyone who’d like to transform a shelf unit into a cubby hole shelf unit.
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My most used fabrics are now on mini bolts on the lower shelf.
Alongside of that is my most used lace boards and shabby rose pin cushion.
I have cubby holes for my adhesives, favourite ‘shabbilicious’ silk ribbons
and embroidery cottons and another for my sewing needle book and pin storage.
….of course a few decorative pieces made it onto the top shelf.
Also on my desk are other often used necessities like jars of scissors, pencils and paint brushes.
I used tins of various sizes to hold smaller embellishments items.
Beside my desk to the right is wicker baskets that hold ribbons, laces and doilies.
On the left side I have a bookshelf with my favourite books and stationery.
Above my shelf units to the left of my desk, I keep sewing supplies like cottons, ribbon spools, buttons and embellishments.
The floor plan below shows how I’ve set up my craft storage into specific areas. The room is 16’ x 16’ and I try to keep the carpeted area as a clean work area and the bare floor as the wet area for painting, construction etc.
So far, this new layout seems to be flowing better and my desk is easily kept tidy.
Do you find it inspiring to be surrounded by your pretty craft supplies too?
Happy crafting!
Hugs
♥
Kerryanne
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What a pretty work space. :0) I confess that my craft room stays quite neat … Because I create on the dining room table! :0P Our 10-seater table has plenty of room for my machine & cutting mat to sit up one end & still leave room for four people to sit & eat … Only when my folks visit. :0) Theres better light, more room, I’m near the fire & under a ceiling fan, can see the tv & play music through the sound system. But I still sneak into my pretty shabby inspired sewing room every now & then for inspiration. :0) Happy crafting! Bear Hugs! KRIS xx
Encantada con los cambios que has realizado en tu Cuarto de Manualidades, la mayoría de los artesanos utiliza dos mesas para trabajar, en una tiene su portátil y en otra realiza el trabajo, es algo que yo también he implementado y es muy útil; pero lo que yo resaltó de tu Cuarto es el orden! y todos esos detalles tan lindos … que te caracterizan. Excelente trabajo Kerryanne!!
Thank you Karem. I actually have a separate office for my computer, as we run a business from home. My craft room is sometimes filled with sanding dust and paint splatters, so I try to keep my computer and electronic gear away from that. I’m glad you enjoyed my craft room xxx
Gracias Karem. De hecho, tengo una oficina separada para mi computadora, ya que tenemos un negocio desde casa. Mi sala de manualidades a veces está llena de polvo de lijado y salpicaduras de pintura, así que trato de mantener mi computadora y equipo electrónico lejos de eso. Me alegra que hayas disfrutado de mi sala de manualidades xxx
Oh Kerry Anne what a great work space. I love seeing all your pretties organized so nicely. What a great space you have to let your creative soul soar. Love your sweet slipcovered chair too. That is too adorable. Your are a sewing diva and deserve a great a space like this to work. Have a great new week.
Hugs,
Kris
Such a lovely comment Kris, thank you! I definitely feel inspired being surrounded by all my pretty supplies and creative things I’ve made.
Hugs,
Kerryanne xx
Now that would be a place of inspiration where your mind would wander to the world of creativity ? And oh so organised to make the most of those little windows of time that arise. Everything so handy. Love your redesign of the shelf unit, such a clever lady. All in all, a dream craft room! xo
Thank you my beautiful friend. If only those snippets of crafting time were more frequent, but I do appreciate and enjoy any time I get in my craft room. Hope you have a creative filled weekend xxx
Just beautiful, Kerryanne, and so YOU! That shelf unit is a masterpiece. What I like best is that the Shabby aesthetic is everywhere. Nothing stands out as “wrong,” it all blends together in the beautiful muted pastel color scheme you have made your own. I congratulate you!
Awww… thank you Linda. What a sweet, sweet comment!
My craft room is very much ME and I LOVE every minute I get to spend in there too. xx
Wow!!! Wish mine was like this. Well done. Gale
Thank you Gale. I’m enjoying the new cubby hole shelf unit and how practical it is for having my crafting needs at hand. 🙂
Hi Kerryanne
Everything is so pretty and super organised! Looks lovely.☺
Thank you Tricia. I try to keep it neat and pretty to inspire my creativity. Even with all this organisation, I occasionally can’t find something I desperately want – lol. Maybe I simply have too much stuff!!
What a dreamy craft room! It’s so YOU and so reflects what you love to make and create. I love the shelf and how you have everything right there. I like what I use the most to be at an arm’s length away and no more….. I hate to have to get up to go get something! But alas.. it won’t all fit at my worktable as it’s fairly narrow and I’m right under a window (which I do love) and that doesn’t give me much UP room for stuff. I, like you, want things I’ve made or received sitting out where I can see and enjoy them.. and enjoy the colors and pastels and shabbiness. I like the idea of the Boutique Banter.. I always look forward to your posts, so this will be just perfect! Marilyn
Lucky you having a window over your desk Marilyn. That’s always been my preference too and this is the first time that my craft room hasn’t allowed for that. I find the natural light best for artwork and of course, creativity, but you have to work with what you have. I’m loving having everything I need right in front of me and it seems to be working well. I hope Boutique Banter will tie together all the little creative snippets I have from the craft room. Thanks for your support and encouragement Marilyn xx
I just heard that dining rooms are on the way out. OK, now craft room for me.
Betty