Wednesday, June 27, 2012

A "real" look inside my studio

Hello everyone! Hope your all enjoying the beauty of today!

Recently I posted a picture of my studio in it's clean state, but it wasn't, and isn't always in that shape.

Today, I thought I would show you a "real look" inside my studio. It's easy to only post pictures of the beautiful things, but lets face it, those of us that have our spaces to create in, know first hand how out of control things can become in a hurry.

 I would like to invite you into my world for a real first hand look into my space. So, I am being brave and sharing the "real deal", and a way for you to get to know me better. Better grab a cuppa or two, this is a LONG post....I think you will enjoy it in the end:)

It takes alot of things to bring a project to fruition, and when we are riding our creative wave, it's easy to have piles of things going on, all at once, and It can become a disaster zone in no time!

This is the work table, so many piles.....


Baskets of ribbons and vintage lace, were once organized and neatly stacked, not anymore...


Craziness and clutter everywhere the eye can see!!!!




 Boxes of items to be sorted and priced, I couldn't even move in here without the Jenga effect!


Out of control!!! Soooo, time to get things cleaned up and organized, to free my mind from this cluttered nightmare, and regain clarity and creative momemtum once more. Everything was scattered throughout the entire room, making no sence, no rhyme or reason. MaDnEss!!!

Starting with the work area, things began to get paired with one another, put back into their place and OrGAniZeD!!!


Old film containers and vintage cigar boxes, house and contain each organized grouping of metals,chipboard diecuts,and sparkle stickies,and little collected treasures.

 Off to the side, an organized area for watercolors, and pencils, some brushes and watercolor paper, journals and sketch pads. The vintage metal artillary container is home for all my butterflies. I NEED lots of wings for all my artwork!


This bookshelf corner has now become the shipping area, paints have been organized with canvases, and my clear boxes are filled with stamps and inks,extra paper,and future projects. I like the clear ones, because I can see what's in there. The lockers are great for holding fragile items like lamps for sale in the shoppe, and finished projects for bazzar's and craft shows. Books are organized better now too!
My Halloween area is up year round for inspiration of my favorite holiday...

 This area is now organized better, this vintage industrial sewing machine is one of my favorite things. It ws my dad's, he made his living with this machine. And the vintage lunchbox on the wall, was my Grandfather's. I can just imagine my Grandmother making his lunch every morning, and sending him off for the day. It is home to all " well, some" of my vintage binding tapes and ric-rac packages. Inspiration boards of vintage beauties and collected vintage sewing items.

A little sitting area in the corner,the vintage chair was my hubby's Grandmother's chair. It is in need of refinishing, but that's on the list. Vintage buttons and old keys displayed on the table in bowls and vessels. And all my floral items are together now, making it easier to create hair fancies, and add embellishments to projects. The big metal vase on the wall holds more florals, at least they are in close proximity to eachother now.

My little sewing corner. Fabrics are rolled in baskets, awaiting future projects.... I absolutely love this machine! I bought it for myself as my Birthday present, it's a self threading machine, which is just amazing! So much easier on my little eyes! It also has push button digital stitch selections, which is too fun!

My inspiration board at my work table is filled to the max with things I love, and am inspired by...


And there it is! All clean! While I KNOW I have alot of things in here, it's all my favorite things, a hoarders paradise of creativity and wonderful beginnings. I hope you enjoyed the tour of my studio space. Now you know, it's not going to stay like this for long... LOL!

But that's the fun part, making a creative mess and starting the process all over again! 

 Have a Fabulous Day!!!

~Susan 
















17 comments:

  1. Fabulous Studio Susan! Now I have a better idea of what goodies to send you! Cheers!!! xx

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Denise, Your welcome in my Studio anytime:)

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  2. Holy Moly! What a great space. No wonder you turn out such flights of fancy.

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    1. Thank You Ann! Always a joy to hear from you!!!

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  3. Thank you for sharing the messy side as well! I was feeling like a big loser when I saw the picture perfect shot! Hahahahaha!

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    1. Hi Janet! Ha! Ha! There is alot to contain in there, I could use some more storage for things... It's fun to make messes!!!

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  4. LOL at this because you should see my studio I'm painting it so OMG it is a mess..... yours looks wonderful both messy and clear.....

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    1. Thanks BlissAngels, I would love to some pics of your studio too!!!

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  5. I love it. It is a sweet little space. I have ideas of stuff to look for at the flea market here in PAris for storage...Happy messing...

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    1. Oh My Kim you had me at PAris! Can't wait to see what treasures you find, I'm certain I could fit a few more things in here!!! Thanks for stopping by:) xo

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  6. Great spot and it feels very familiar to me especially the before pics! Plus we have the same blog background! Hmmm!

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    1. Thanks Susan, I stopped by your blog today, love your work! I'm following you now, Happy Creating to You!!! Those lists can be daunting, you'll get there:)

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  7. So this was fun seeing your space. I did a posting on mine a long time ago, but really should do it again...or redo it. I can sure relate to things getting way out of whack in the studio. You made it look great, but I know it only takes one project to get it all tore up again. I feel like I"m always organizing.
    Cheers, Coleen
    an American in Ukraine

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    1. So gald to see you here Coleen! You should give me a link to your past studio posting, I'd LOVE to see your space too! Im always organizing too, but mostly making messes of the creative sort! Cheers to you!

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  8. What a remarkable transformation! I need you to come to my crafty space. Everytime I start to get it organized I end up joining another swap, doing a challenge or playing in blog parties and what little I clean, just ends up in a mess all over again. ;-) xoxo

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  9. Thanks for sharing! I feel so much better about my own cluttered workspace. Scary how quickly things get out of hand!

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  10. Oh Susan, what a wonderful studio! I also have a hoarder's paradise. LOL Thanks for sharing - makes me feel "normal." hee hee

    Deb

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