Monday, May 13, 2013

Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party - Show Us Your Craft Room!!



Happy Monday!! This is my second post of the day. For the Paper Playtime Use A Button challenge, please click HERE. I am so excited to be a Craft It Up & Link It Up Guest Designer for my sweet friend Tara of Craftin Desert Divas!! She hosts a brand new linky party every other Monday and you could win fabulous prizes!!

For Linky Party #6, the theme is Show Me Your Craft Space. The sponsors are:
 
Robins Nest - $10 gift card
Robin Carroll - $10 CTMH gift card
Craftin Desert Divas - $20 Michaels gift card


For this linky party, please only submit one picture of your craft room. Visit Craftin Desert Divas for all the rules and to play along.

Here is my craft room...


It took quite a bit of clean up to be able to take this picture!! It looks nothing like this now :) My Dad built everything for me...the long worktable and cabinets, the wood shelves, the stamp holder and ribbon holder. You can kinda see along the inside of the desk, there are spaces for my paper cutter and scoreboard so they are always close when needed.


I don't get to work with polymer clay as much as I would like, but I still have the oven I use to bake the clay.


My stamps have outgrown their shelf...they are stacked two deep. The binders on the shelf hold many of my clear stamps.



I love this cabinet, especially because there is room on the top for my sewing machine, Distress-it-all, hot glue gun and heat guns. I keep all of my Spellbinders and Tim Holtz dies inside, as well as embossing inks and powders. The Spellbinders are on magnetic sheets that I can flip through to find what I need.



The binder on the top holds all of my embossing folders.  The drawer on the left holds all my Tim Holtz, Dylusions and Wendy Vecchi stamps. The cabinet of the right holds my stencils and the rest of the stamps that I use most often.



This room also functions as an extra bedroom if needed. The daybed has a trundle beneath that pulls out so two people can sleep comfortably. The shelves hold some of my cards and cards friends have sent to me. The flexible arms lamp was a freebie...our recycling center has a "trading post" where you can put things you don't want anymore. I saw this, grabbed it thinking that even if it didn't work, I wasn't out anything. There was a woman behind me that I think was upset she didn't get to it first ;) Not only did it work, it had never been used!!


This is were I keep all of my paper stacks and scrap paper. Every single drawer is filled to capacity. I really need to quit buying paper and work on using my scraps!! You can't see the top of the table, but I decoupaged different ocean scenes on it so it makes me happy just to look at it. It has two chairs that go with it, but I don't have the room for them.


I am so excited about this cart!! I love to shop at Goodwill for my other passion besides crafting...books. I rarely find anything crafty there. I just happened to see this cart and knew it would be perfect to hold my art supplies. Not only that, but my Dad was with me and it was senior day so I got it at 30% off...this baby only cost me $3.50!! I love bargains  :)

So there is my craft room!! I can't wait to see yours!! I hope you will Craft It Up & Link It Up!!

66 comments:

  1. What an awesome craft space Lisa!!! Love all the organization you have and I would sure love to play in there :)
    Thanks for sharing a bit of where you create your masterpieces my friend!!
    Have a GREAT Monday!!!

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  2. OMG - what an absolutely awesome space!!! Love it, can I come play too :-) have a great week.

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  3. What a wonderful, creative space. I love all the ways that you use to organize things- it is very inspiring!

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  4. Fabulous craft space Lisa so well organised not like mine
    Kevin xx

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  5. Love your craft room! I think that it makes it extra special that Dad built most of it. Thanks for sharing and Happy Monday. :)

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  6. WOW!!you have a FABULOUS & FUN Crafty Space!!
    Your dad did an AWESOME job!!
    Have a wonderful day my Fabulous friend,
    M'
    ♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks ♥
    ♥ Silhouette Challenges ♥



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  7. Wow, you have the perfect space so how about you and Dad come here and give me a hand! :-)))) My little space is so small...I don't have room for everything, so often times it's a mess due to space!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  8. I grabbed your button while I was cruzing thru your craft room!!! Oh my goodness! Can I just say you must be the most organized person in this world!!!

    I love your space!!!

    Robin
    Cut One Designs by Robin

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  9. Wow Lisa you sure have a lot of supplies(like most of us do) and so organized...love it. I too love to shop at thrift stores or finding that storage treasure at garage sales- always have an eye open for more items to repurpose in my craft rooms also.

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  10. So fun to see the creative space you have for making all your awesome projects! I love that you are a bargain hunter and you repurpose things. So COOL! Your space is fantastic.

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  11. What a great craft work space! Love all your supplies too! I am a thrift store, garage sale junkie too, in fact I used to be the General Manager of a million dollar thrift store. It's funny that it is so chic to thrift and repurpose now, I have always junked and have found some amazing buys! I come by it honestly, My soon to be 90 year old dad goes for walks with his walker and on trash days he usually comes home with his walker loaded with things he has picked. I did a scrapbook page of him and one of his finds walking up the sidewalk with it on his walker, I called the page "The Original American Picker".
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  12. What am AMAZING crafty space, my sweetest friend! I somehow envisioned you having something marvelous. :o) I love it! The organization is seriously fabulous. Mega props to your dad for all he did and to you for the perfect set-up. This is beyond dreamy, Lisa! How fun to know what your space looks like. :o) I'm totally coming over, armed with sweets. ;)

    Hugs and blessings!

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  13. What an amazing crafty room you have... I would love to get lost in there, LOL! You've got a lot of crafting items it looks like a mini craft store... Lucky you!
    TFS Lisa!

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  14. You know I love your room and want to come and live with you!! You have so much stuff that I could have fun with. Love it!! Thanks so much for sharing and being a guest designer. Be sure to link up to the party!!


    Thanks so much for sharing and being a guest designer. I really appreciate it.


    Tara
    Craftin Desert Diva's

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  15. You have an amazing craft room. So very happy for you to have such a place to be inspired!
    Hugs,
    Liva

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  16. Wow that is an awesome craft room! And so full, it almost looks like a small store! No wonder you create so many wonderful things!

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  17. Oh My Gosh Lisa your craft room is AMAZING!! So organized, it looks like a store its so perfect :) Glad you have such a wonderful place to cmake all your fabulous creations!!

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  18. Oh my goodness your craft room looks so large!! i'm so jealous. I love the shelves with all of the completed cards. Artwork on display!

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  19. Lisa I must be such a nosey parker as I love seeing other peoples craft spaces!! Yours is fabulous and I am in awe as to how tidy and organised it is my friend!! Thanks for sharing.
    hugs
    Jayne x

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  20. WOW!Your craft room is AWESOME,you are very organized,wish I was,lol,have a good one!

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  21. Your area is so beautiful!Love the way you have decorated with the rubber stamps.

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  22. Wow Lisa - I thought I had a lot - awesome craft room so nice and organized thanks for sharing!!!

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  23. What a wonderful space, so many crafty goodies all in their place. Thanks for all of the pics.

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  24. Wow, awesome craft room AND so organized!! How do you keep it so neat? I am such a messy crafter compared to you! How awesome to have your Dad build you all your cabinets:) Thanks for sharing your space with us!!
    Have a great evening!
    Sherrie K

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  25. Oh wow. I lovelovelove your space Lisa! Everything is sooooooooo well organized. You have a lot of stuff! And how awesome that your dad built it for you. If only my dad was that skilful....lol

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  26. Wow! This looks more like a crafting playground just screaming for play dates. Love it!

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  27. Love your super space Lisa!! If I could take out my upper cabinets I would totally put open shelves! So organized! Carri~Abusybee

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  28. This is awesome! I love that you have lots of work space, I consider that the best feature to have if possible. Your little bargain Goodwill cart looks so fun all loaded up with all those fabulous goodies :)

    Best crafty wishes!
    Amber
    Staying Crafty

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  29. Your craft space is fabulous Lisa, so organized and look at all that fun stuff!! :)

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  30. WOW! I would have a blast in your craft room my friend, OMG! love the bargain on the cart and way to get the 30% discount on it:) Love everything my dear friend and thank you for sharing it with us!
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  31. Lisa I knew your room would have to be fabulous and it is! Oh my gosh - what a treasure trove of goodies you have. Wish I could come play at your house someday! You are very fortunate to have such a handy Dad, and one who gets a discount...awesome! Thanks for sharing your fabulous room with us!

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  32. Wow what a great space. TFS.
    I will have to do a lot of cleaning and creative photography for my craft space.
    D~
    http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com

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  33. What a great space, Lisa! I probably have as much stuff as you, but mine is spread all over the house. I need to organize it all in one space. My room itself is awesome, 5 floor to ceiling windows that give lots of natural light. Like you, I also have a sofa that opens to a bed, just hope no one needs to open it up! Thanks for sharing your space, it has inspired me to ORGANIZE!

    http://mulberrymindy.blogspot.com

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  34. Loved seeing your craft room...I want to come over and poke thru all your stuff...LOL...I am nosey....but really it looks like you have lots of fun things to work with!! I am in the process of moving my creative room to another room in the house, a slow process...very slow....so someday I will show it in it's entirity!!

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  35. Awesome Lisa.............Its more like a shop! So organised, love it!

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  36. My heavens!!!! This is my dream work space , you are so fortunate to have a dad that is handy!!! You are so organized Lisa, you must be in your glory as you work. I would rate this room 10 out of 10..it rocks!!!! I want it. hehe!

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  37. What in the WORLD!!! I'm in awe of your studio Lisa!!! Love your organization and oh so much room to work. Fabulous... just fabulous!! Thanks for sharing with us, now we can ALL be envious! :-)

    ~Donna K

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  38. WOW Lisa what a great craft room!! I love your space TFS!! Have a great day.
    Gerda

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  39. Wow, Lisa... what an awesome room... and so many great supplies. How blessed you are!
    Hugs!

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  40. Sweet day in the morning! YOUR ROOM IS AWESOME. I am stunned. And wishing I lived near you!!

    I am at a loss for words.

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  41. Great craft room filled with all kinds of crafty goodness.

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  42. Wow! You have so many wonderful crafting goodies. One day! Congrats on moving to the next round for the Spellbinders. Yeah! I sure hope you make the team.

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  43. Wonderful creative space!! I don't have the guts to post mine... tooooo messy!!

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  44. The only thing I ca say is WOW! WOW! WOW! Awesome space. Great idea with the cart.
    http://lorisartsyobsession.blogspot.com/

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  45. So that explains why you have the most creative brain around!!! Your work is always exceptional so your space should be also!! Enjoy every creative minute in there...it's FABULOUS!!
    Creative Wishes
    Claire s
    www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com

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  46. Look at you, you spoiled brat! Lol, just kidding girl. Love your gorgeous room!!!! So in awe of your two posts in one day. You are such a good blogger!!!

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  47. OMGosh-- Now I know why you are so creative!! Great space. Thank you for sharing, now I know you even better.

    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  48. Drool. Your room is to die for. Awesome and love the goodwill cart.

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  49. WOW! Your room is amazing and you're so organized!!

    Susie
    http://scrappyrandomness.blogspot.com/

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  50. This room looks fantastic and so full of goodies ... how I would love to come and play in there .... I wouldn't know where to start first and would probably be lost in there for days on end xx

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  51. WOW!!!! Now that's what I call a craft room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  52. OMG Your room is Wow super Awesome I just Love everything about it. The vintage/chabby chic feel of it. definitely fits your style my friend. TFS

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  53. Wow Lisa.. your room is awesome! I love all your built ins that your dad made for you. So lovely that you are able to display your cards and friends' cards around the room on the shelving. I love your bargain cart for your supplies too!!

    Hugs,
    Jo
    JO's Scrap Shack

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  54. A room fit for a crafting queen! Love it. Now I feel as though I really know you better - I just imagine you here in your glory! Thanks for sharing!

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  55. AMAZING! I love everything about your craft room. Mine is a hodge podge of thrift store/yard sale/freebies and I love it. I wish I had more space tho. Your dad did an amazing job with your shelving! Very nice! TFS

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  56. SUPER DUPER craft room Lisa,LOOKS AWESOME my friend!!!:)

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  57. omigosh girl... you are so organized!!! i can only dream! LOL

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  58. What an amazing place to work and so organized! Must admit the green envy monster took over for a few minutes when I saw all your supplies! Wowza!
    {hugs}
    Indy

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  59. Wow! I love your craft space! Everything is so neat and organized! Looks great! And how awesome that your dad built all those things for you! :)

    Karen
    craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com

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  60. oooh. I KNEW you'd have a FABULOUS work area! :)

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  61. Fabulous photo's, what a brilliant work space you have and your new cart looks perfect
    Lindsay xx

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  62. Your space, not surprisingly, is terrific LIsa!! So organized!!

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  63. Lisa, Awesome Craft room! You could open your own store. Looks so organized...I can see why your projects turn out so amazing. A great work environment can make for great creativity...hmmm have to get back to work on mine.
    I love that you speak of your Dad...cherish those moments my friend.
    Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
    Dee B
    Crafdeecat

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