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Where Bloggers Create 2011




I am participating in Karen Valentine's 3rd annual  blog party this year.
 

I know you have so many rooms to visit
so I will keep this short.
My space is in my basement 
I use elfa storage system to house my supplies.
It is not a pretty room, but it is organized and functional,
which suits my needs perfectly.

So.....what do I create here?

I am a papercrafter, rubber stamper, quilter, collage artist, painter,
and lover of all things crafty.
 here is where most of my rubber stamps live

 most drawers are three layers deep and packed full

 I store most stamps based on a theme or image

 paper ..etc..

 more paper

My light table, more stamps and drawers full of paper punches


thought you might need to see that rubber stamp storage again

 this side of the room is home to beads, embellishments, ribbon

this wall holds inks, paints, odds and ends and projects in progress


edited to add....
as one of my friends has pointed out...
 I did not show you the six tables in the middle of the room ,
 nor did I show you the fourth wall...
um
well
Both areas are still in a state of chaos.
I am working on it  and hope to have
 photos posted very soon.
So after you visit everyone else...
come back here to see the rest of my room.
and then come back again next week...
Because I am going to have another
 HUGE giveaway.
You won't want to miss it.

edited again to add:
Well it looks like it's going to take a bit longer to get that fourth
wall in shape.
While working on the clean up I git distracted by some pretty paper and some ink...
then I sorrt of pulled out a few tons of fabric
and paint and
well
It's a mess again

Thanks to Karen for all of her work organizing
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37 comments:

The Crafty Elf said...

Now that's a craft room! I love how organized everything is Marianne. A place for everything and everything in its place - FANTASTIC! I'm not going to lie, I'd love a couple of hours just to sit and go through everything and see all your goodies. Have a great weekend!

Pretty Things said...

WOW -- you have so many things it looks like a store! And I thought I had a lot of beads! I'm impressed (and envious!). And you're so organized (again, impressed and envious!).


I hope you'll have time to visit my spaces...

http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2011/07/where-bloggers-create-2011-pretty.html

Okami said...

Oh my!! seeing your space is like going shopping!!

Bonnie Belk said...

okay. It's official. You actually have more STUFF than I do! And I'll bet you can actually find what you are looking for sometimes.
Raspberries!

Great space, Marianne. Now I know part of your secret for turning out such beautiful things.

hugs to the pups!

Anonymous said...

Wow! Lots of storage :) I love your craft room! I have been trying to figure out a way to organize my stamps, and now I have some ideas :) Thank you for sharing your space!

~Alli

Leslie Hanna said...

*thud* You cleaned!!!!! :D

bertie said...

Hi Marianne...my studio wants to be as organized as yours when it grows up! Holy cow!!! You have enough to open your own shop! I can just imagine how fun it is to look through all of those goodies and decide which you will use...enjoyed seeing your wonderful space! bertie
www.queenbartistry.blogspot.com

Joan said...

What a wonderful room to create in - I am drooling over all of your rubber stamps!!!

Heartfire At Home said...

Gosh Marianne, I don't think I've ever seen so much well organised storage. That is all AMAZING!!How great to have a space big enough to put it all in. And, 6 tables! WOW!

Linda. xox

Unknown said...

Wow, um can I come shopping in your space ;) I would love to spend several hours opening all those drawers.

G Peplow said...

Hi There, I'm here because Crafty Elf was in crafting heaven when she found your place:0) Being the nosy type I had to pop over. Well WOW! lucky you, fabulous space and so organised, when can I come and play?? But seriously, you have an amazing studio, Thank you for sharing, Gay xxx

EllenaElizabeth said...

Now I am going to show my husband your room and he will think i'm not so bad after all....LOL Do you make money out of your craft, cause you sure have outlaid a lot of money on stock/stash?
EllenaElizabeth, Australia.

lala said...

Oh wow - simply amazing!! You definitely have more rubber stamps than several stores that I shop at! Your organization is great - how nice to not have to go rummaging thru a myriad of boxes and tins, I just love your space.

Jo said...

Oh my! You have so many wonderful goodies to play with! I could spend hours in your studio! Thanks for the tour.

Claudia said...

Wow! You have a lot of stamps and other wonderful supplies for crafting! That's an impressive storage system and it must really help you stay organized. Thanks for letting us visit your
space.

donna joy said...

wow-i must say your are the most organized room/person i've seen! looks great-and you know where your stuff is! :)

Baxter's Mom said...

So beautifully organized!!! Miss you, how are you doing???

Karen Valentine said...

Maryann I had to catch my breath when I say your room! Wow, wow, wow. It's like having a scrapbook store in your home!! Love it!! You really have something special there! Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us... trust me... we're all jealous!! LOL!
xo,
Karen

Unknown said...

Your mind must be able to remember at least where to go to even look for a bit of this or bit of that! This is truly amazing. You take organize to a super level. Congratulations! Really it is amazing. I bet you have a fun time using and working in this space. *smiles* Norma

Gabriela said...

what organization!Just fabulous!

kluless said...

Egads - that is one well stocked art room - Wow!! You are very well organized.

Donna said...

Man, I thought I had lots of stamps!! Great room!!!!

Sandra Kaye said...

First Off, Wowzer!!! on the stamp collection.!! Great organization too. Second, BEAUTIFUL dogs.!!! I love dogs. Thanks for sharing. (and I will be back next week) Sandie

marie said...

Wow! Yep...it does look like a store. A very organized store!!

Thanks for sharing!

Terri said...

Love the provisional organization.
Sore like yes...but with ease of access to all your supplies..i wouldn't mind creating in this space either! Thanks for the fantastic tour!

romance-of-roses said...

Wow! this is quite a room. My goodness you are so organized just like a shop. Now I feel like I want to go shopping. Wonderful studio.
Smiles...Lu

Valery Klassen said...

What a fantastic craft room. I would love to create in your studio. You are so organized with everything in its place. Loved everything about this space. Thanks for sharing!

Sandy said...

Are you kidding me? That is a serious crafting space, I think I have died and gone to rubber stamp heaven!!! Wow, your organization is fantastic. I just knew there would be something wonderful here. Thank you for sharing your creative haven!

Rita Barakat said...

WOw ! an I come oveer and play? How awesome that you hae allt hose tables for friends and I can't believe how much stuff you have - so organized!

Creative Grammie said...

Wow! I'd like to go shopping at your place! Wonderfully organized. I love all your goodies and treasures.
Thank you for sharing your space with us.

Something Special said...

Wow, i think you must have every tool and stamp known to man. What a fabulous crafting and creative space and I love the look of your blog as well!

Linda Carole Bloom said...

I like your craft room - so beautifully organized, but I LOVE your doggies!!!
Love, Linda

Renee said...

What a great room. I would love to look through all the goodies there.

Anonymous said...

Hi Marianne,

WOW! That is one fantastic space! I would never want to leave. I want to thank you for visiting my studio.

What you are doing for the sweet dogs is dear to my heart. We have seven rescue dogs of our own. It is so great to have met you! I will be visiting often!

Hope to have you visit again soon!
Chrislyn
spiritdogstudios.typepad.com

Reina said...

Oh my goodness gracious!!! You're putting a scrapbook/craft store to shame! So many goodies! Can I come and play? I love your creative world! I can stay there for days and be creative for days!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful creative world!
Have a beautiful day.
Reina

Thespa McLaughlin said...

Holy Cow! Can I come over and play with your stamps? Love that you have such an amazing assortment at your fingertips. Envy!

Marty Walden said...

Your room IS beautiful! Organization make me happy and room to spread out and have friends is a huge plus! I call my room my happy place! Hope yours is always filled with joy!