Friday, June 18, 2010

Where Bloggers Create

Welcome to the Where Bloggers Create Party. Check out many, many other great craft rooms- just click the button on the sidebar and enjoy.
Welcome to my Craft Room. Come on in! I am a scrapper, sewer, and doll maker. Above is my scrapping and all purpose desk. Bought at a thrift store of course!
I have to share my space with the guest bed. You can see my sewing corner. The quilt on the bed was made by my Great grandma and was the inspiration for the colors in the room. I had to add some red and a dash of pink.
I love vintage, so most of the accessories are thrifted, or from garage sales. The sewing table was from the thrift store-as well as the chair.
Here are my personalized little dolls. I've been selling these locally and am working on a web site as we speak. Welcome to my Small U world.
I keep my scrapbook supplies in the bottom of this cabinet. My vintage stuff is on the top-Oz books, Childs Garden of Verses and my Mom's Singer Feather Weight that I learned to sew on.
Close up of my desk. I love having my pens and scissors out where I can just grab them when I need them, my paper is above on the shelf.
I have a small walk in closet where I hide lots of goodies. I keep my paints in an old soda crate, my fat quarters in an old enamel dish pan.
In my desk drawer-my scrapping embellishments.
The whole other side of the closet is my wool. Shown here is my recycled wool clothing-some that I've dyed for rug hooking and other crafts. I also have my felted sweaters and other craft stuff in bins.
Here is my little cozy corner where I can sit and do hand work or look through my craft and decorating books. It's right next to the big window, so I get good light. I slip covered the chair-thrifted of course.
My craft room is my favorite room in my house. I love working,playing and creating in here.It's
full of memories, vintage treasures and things that I love.I hope you enjoyed your tour. Please come back again, I loved having you.
Leslie

95 comments:

  1. Leslie..thank you for sharing your craft room !!I like to see the where's and the how's of my blogging friends lives.
    Tee hee..come on is it always so neat..I know..for the pictures!! I tell you when I get going I have stuff scattered everywhere..lol

    I do like the scissors and the cup area..that is how I would do it!!

    The quilt is so comfy looking.

    Cindy from Rick-Rack and Gingham

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  2. Leslie ~ what a cute craft room and wow girl!! You're very organized!! Love it. I enjoy coming and checking your blog :) Have a great day!! ~ Laura

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  3. SIGH..I have just finished clicking on the pictures to enlarge them..SIGH..oh my girl. What a beautiful delightful place you have.I got some ideas from you that I hope to use when I start making my craft room...

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  4. Love it!!! I love the little frames with tiny clothes in them, the doll house and love the dolls your makin' I am a doll maker myself...you may already know that... If not go to my other blog...http://garboodles.blogspot.com/ or http://vintagesockmonkey.blogspot.com/ I love makin dolls and sock monkey's! I enjoyed my tour and hope to see close ups of things in the future. tee hee. oh and I love your white chair, all the books on the shelves and your sweet display on the wall is fab Let's just say I loved everything!!!...Hugs, Mica/The Child's Paper

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  5. Love the space....love those tea towels. Thanks for sharing! Susan

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  6. Great space and your dolls look wonderful!
    Queen Bee Studio

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  7. Love the dolls! A very organized space!
    luverlie@gmail.com

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  8. What a lovely and cozy place! So, enjoyed my visit with you. Enjoy the rest of the party!
    Hugz,
    Zandra

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  9. LOVE your craft room, talk about well organized! WOW! You have some lovely items and your dolls are just adorable. Thank you for the visit, have fun with Where Women Create Blog Party. hugz:) Candi

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  10. I said where Women Creat! lol Where Bloggers Create! Boy my brains on hold today!

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  11. Hi Leslie!
    Thank you so much for joining the party! I love all the little cups lined up with pens in them, and the white slipcovered chair looks like I'd never want to get out of it!!!

    Karen
    My Desert Cottage

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  12. Lovely and so inviting, I can see why you love to spend time in here!Thanks for inviting us in!

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  13. So bright and lovely! I love the red touches and your pens in mugs. Great idea! Thanks for visiting my blog too! Kit

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  14. Hi Leslie,

    I love that slipcover! I really would like to try my hand at one though. I have a few good books on them. And I, too, collect the wool skirts and sweaters to recycle..great way you have stored them. I love thrift stores..that's how my "Pink Wall" was put together..just stuff I had accumulated over the years.

    It's such a pleasure to be back for the party again this year and visiting all of the wonderful creative souls and their creative space. Thank you for sharing yours with me.
    Your creative space is warm and joyful and I know you have many hours of bliss in there!

    Thank you for visiting with me and strolling through my studio..it's been a labor of love to put together and now after a year in our home I feel like I can "spread my wings" and fly!

    Have a wonderful day,
    Stephanie ♥

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  15. Such a cozy studio! Love how organized it is:O) Thanx for sharing your lovely studio:O)

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  16. Your studio is a place to spend a lot of time in, cozy chair, organized supplies, great light, and just so cozy. Thanks for sharing and thanks for your visit.

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  17. What a beautiful creative space you have! You can't get any better than a room full of memories and treasures... very inspiring! :) Thank you for the tour.
    ~Jennifer
    www.studiojru.com

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  18. I really like your cozy corner - it looks like a great spot to dream up new ideas. Everything is so neat - all the pencils in mugs and scissors hanging in a row.

    Thanks for showing us your special space!

    ~ginger

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  19. So many great ideas to take away from this visit to your creative space. I love the ideas of using cups as holders. The little dollhouse caught my attention with it's red trim. Too cute. Good luck on your pegdoll venture. They are as cute as can be. Thank you so much for sharing! Elizabeth

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  20. Your room is so inviting and cozy...what a wonderful place to create in!! I love the vintage feel it has.
    And I just have to tell you that Max is adorable...I have a Yorkie named Chloe.
    ~Cindy~

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  21. Love all your cleaver organization ideas! So fun to see them in your photos. You have a great space!
    Best wishes,
    Chris

    www.curbyscloset.com/blog/

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  22. I so enjoyed peeking at your blog and your crafting space...everything is so beautiful and so organized! I, too, love collecting treasures at the thrift shops, though my husband and sons don't always agree on what constitutes a treasure. Your little dolls are simply adorable. I would like to sign up as a follower and come by to visit again. Thank you for the tour...

    Lynette

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  23. What a great idea to put your pens in mugs I have mine in all different things But I love how nice yours look , neat. Thank you for sharing your space with me and I will come back to look at more. Hugs ~Wendy at Blissangels

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  24. I love how you have added so many personal touches to your cozy studio. I store my craft paint the same way. It's so much easier to see what you have. I like how you keep your fabric, and I see you have little samples of what felt is in the clear containers. Lovely and creative storage. Thanks for sharing your space.

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  25. Hi Leslie:
    I love how organized your things are! Everything seems to be visible and accessible. I still have to work on that in my studio. I have too many photo boxes and storage containers that hide my things. Heck, I purchase 6 beautiful berry bowls last year, put them somewhere in the studio and I STILL can't find them! lol Thanks for stopping in to visit Brynwood and leaving a comment. I hope you'll come back. I'll sure be back to visit here! Happy Sunday. xoxo Donna

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  26. Such a warm palce! And great lighting with that window (the chair looks very inviting)!

    Thanks for sharing!

    kathleen

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  27. Hi Leslie,
    I am so inspired by your wonderful creative space and you have given me so many great ideas. I love the scissors hanging. I need to do this with mine and the same cups holding essentials, I love that look. You are such a talented lady and it shows in your studio. Beautiful covered and comfy chair perfect for sewing and reading.
    You are blessed and I can see why this is your favorite spot in your home. Fantastic.

    Thank you for stopping by and your kind words. I so enjoyed meeting you and hope to see you again.
    Happy Creating!
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  28. Very pretty and functional space. I know I'd much rather share my space with the guest bed than the laundry room and utilities. Oh well...some day.

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  29. What a cheery creative space. Love your mom's sewing machine that you learned to sew on... what a priceless treasure!

    Thanks for popping by and saying hi.

    Blessings,

    Sheila

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  30. Love your room so bright and cheery! You have some great storage ideas too!

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  31. You have a great creative space and I love all of the vintage touches. I think it's wonderful to have a quilt that your great-grandmother made...what an heirloom!
    I also have my mom's feather weight sewing machine displayed in my studio and it is the one I learned to sew on too. It doesn't work well now but I love having it in my space.
    You are one organized crafter!
    Jane

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  32. What an enchanting space - you have done such a beautiful job with repurposing things and making everything light and airy and comfortable. I can see why you enjoy being in there - and your grandmother's quilt is the perfect heirloom addition. I love, love your white cups all in a row with your pens, etc. topped off by your colorful decorative scissors. Thanks for sharing and also for visiting my space.

    Blessings,
    Tricia

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  33. You have such a pretty, sun-filled space. I love your little dolls and the beautiful quilt on the bed. Your chair looks very comfy. And I love, love the featherweight!

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  34. What a great space and cute blog you have. I love that singer and those sweet little dolls. And am really jealous over that chair you recovered - it looks dreamy! Thanks for sharing with us!!! :-)

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  35. Wow , your studio has everything and is very nice organized!

    thank you for stopping by my space and leaving such a sweet comment!

    lots of love

    magdalena

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  36. Hi Leslie,

    Gosh, you really organised everything so well ! I bet you are able to find everthing with your eyes closed !
    I love your handmade dolls. Did you also make the little hat next to the Singer ?
    I like that one too ! And the old quilt from your great-grandmother is amazing.
    Thanks for giving me a peek at your room.

    Kind regards,
    Angelique

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  37. Thanks for visiting Calico Petals.
    Your creative space has it going on!
    Love your cups and little bauble bins.

    Thanks for caring and sharing.

    Jill @ Calico Petals ♥

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  38. Your studio is so cozy and bright...and I love all your thrifting! The chair looks so inviting and you did a great job on covering it. Thanks for stopping by my blog and saying hello! Have a great day, fondly, Roberta
    http://con-tain-it.typepad.com

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  39. what a cute room..I love you have os many things form your family...I wish I still had the machine I learned to sew on...
    Thrifting is the best,,it always amazes me the stuff people throw out...
    Thanks for stopping by....

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  40. Thank you for the tour Leslie, your space is great! I really like that big comfy white chair and the pictures hanging on the wall beside it! Have a great week, Nan

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  42. What a pretty and comfy studio...so bright and inspiring!! Thanks for visiting my Studio at Baxter's Mom! Come again soon!
    Sylvia

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  43. What an amazing space you have created! You have inspired me to add to my own crafting area.

    I adore all of your storage solutions.

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  44. Cute little area. I share my studio with the guest room as well.

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  45. I have come away with so many ideas from your studio I have lost count - hmmmmm, where is my note pad? :D
    1) storing paint bottles bottom end out so you can see the color - awesome idea
    2) cup hooks for your paper crafting scissors - awesome again!
    3) clear storage containers for your paper right above your craft desk - another awesome :D
    I think some reorganzing is going to occuring in my studio soon LOL and I thought I had just finised...HA!
    Thanks for all the wonderful ideas, oh and I love your chair and ottoman, wish I had the space in my studio for something like that...
    Thanks for the tour,
    Beth

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  46. Leslie, you have a wonderful craft space, and great storage ideas. I love the matching white mugs for pens and pencils etc.
    ~ Violet

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  47. Great work place Leslie! You are so organized. I like how you use the mugs to hold your pens. And the plastic boxes with the fabric swatches on the outside - what a great idea to let you know what's inside. Your dolls are darling too! Thanks for sharing your space with us.
    xo
    jeanne

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  48. Sweet space and so well orgainized..like all the tea cups lined up on the shelf...great idea!

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  49. Are you super orgainzed or what?!! I love the shelf with the cups overflowing with pens/markers and the cup hooks with the scissors - practical AND beautifully inspiring! I love your studio space, it is so inviting!!

    Thank you for sharing your space with us!!!

    Romeo and "her"

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  50. What a wonderful space you have (I'm a scraper, too) I love how neat it is. And love that comfy chair.

    I've got to find a crate for my paints like that. Cool idea.

    (Love the polka dots on your blog).

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  51. Lovely, comfy and so well organized!
    Diane

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  52. Love your little sewingcorner, so cosy,and all your great materials,-not to mention the chair, :)
    Dorthe

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  53. Hi Leslie;
    Loved my visit with your space.Looks comfy and so organized.

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  54. Love your space. I love how you store your paints... and felted sweaters in bins with colors on the front.
    Great cozy area to curl up to create read or relax :)

    happy day!

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  55. What a creative space for creation!

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  56. What a pretty space! I would sit in that chair and never want to leave! Thanks for letting us take a peek!

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  57. Hi Leslie!
    I grinned so WIDE when I saw your name on the list of bloggers for this event! :) So much fun. You've created such a charming spot for yourself, I love every bit of it. I long for a spot where I can get comfy and do my needlework and have enough light. And I am so coveting your wool stash, you lucky!
    Thank you for sharing your creative space with us and Happy Monday!
    Sally

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  58. Thanks for the tour of your place and for visiting with me at my home! Love the little dolls you make, and I love how you organize, especially how you hang your sissors.

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  59. Such a nice and cozy craft room! Very inviting! I love it!!
    BTW...thanks for your comment on my Studio too! Smiles...Lovey

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  60. Your little craft room/guest room is just cute as can be! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment!

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  61. What a sweet space for creativity. I love all your organization made from reused items. I am inspired!

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  62. Hi Leslie!
    Thank you so much for commiserating with me over my award dilemma! whisper whisper and thank you so much for being one of two, that did what the award asked you to do. I know I'm a silly twit, but some people didn't even acknowledge the award on their blogs and that really hurt, a lot. And blogging is supposed to be fun right, not painful. So, no more. Hurray to that! ;)
    Hope you're unwinding and relaxing from all of your company!
    Sally

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  63. Your creative haven is like a page from a little storybook cottage! Your dolls are so sweet. I love the idea of the wool snips on cards to identify what is in each bin. Thank you for sharing.

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  64. Love your space, it's so cozy & comfy! Great idea using all the vintage pieces.

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  65. Wonderful space..how special you have your GGM blanket..lovely! I love all the white cups and supplies..awesome treasures and set up..beautiful! Wonderful tour!
    Kiki~

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  66. Hello Leslie... what a wonderful craft room you have! I love your great~grandmother's quilt... what precious memories it must hold... and the little dolls you create are adorable! Your cozy corner is perfect, I can just imagine sitting there with a cup of coffee and daydreaming... xoxo Julie Marie

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  67. Hi Leslie, you have a wonderful space to create in. I love your white chair with the red, beautiful. Your dolls are really sweet. Thanks so much for sharing your space with us.
    Debby

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  68. Hi Leslie,

    What a cute craft room! I love how you organized it all. The dolls are adorable. I am a doll collector too:-)I also love the mugs. What a cute way to store things. Thanks for stopping by and the sweet comments you left on my blog.
    Have a great week.
    Hugs,
    Janet
    Janet's Creative Pillows

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  69. Your little dolls are so cute! I love the scissors all hanging from the shelf and the pens in white mugs. It would be so nice to curl up in that comfy chair and spend a few hours just looking at everything.

    Thanks for visiting my studio. This is a fun tour!!

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  70. Love your crafty space. The scissors on the hooks idea is genius! Love it all...and those little dollies~so adorable!

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  71. Brook Hollow Lane...loved visiting you! Thank you for such sweet sentiments. Your dolls are precious! Blessings Eden

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  72. Your space look like such a fun spot! Love some of your storage solutions... the hanging scissors... so smart!

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  73. What a great Room... I adore your doll collection, and that chair looks so comfy I could just sit there and look though craft magazines for hours...

    Thanks for visiting my space and leaving a sweet comment...
    Hugs, Linda

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  74. Hi Leslie,
    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am still working my way through the list, randomly picking letters and have not hit the "b's" yet : )
    Your space is so organized AND tidy. Not a lot to distract you so more energy to be creative. And I love the cherries on your blog! Cheers from Brussels - Cathy

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  75. I love the pops of color in your space! your dolls are so sweet! Isn't this fun? Hugs, ~Robin~

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  76. You are so tidy and organized!! What a lovely space! Very, very, pretty!

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  77. I love your craft room! I love the cozy chair, the quilt on the bed, the organized desk and your dolls are just way too cute! I'll be back when I can visit longer!

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  78. Great space! I love your dolls! Good luck with the website.

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  79. Thank you for the tour. What a great creative space you have and such adorable doll creations. thanks for sharing. Angela

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  80. I love your work space!! Not only is it organized, it's really, really pretty!! Thanks for stopping by my blog-in-progress. I have joined you as a follower and I look forward to keeping in touch!! Lots of love, Pat, A Remade Life

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  81. Thank you for stopping by. I just visited you and I see you enjoy finding storage solutions like I do. I love the cherries on your blog too.

    Jenny

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  82. What a great space to create in... everything is so organized... I love your dolls, thanks for sharing your studio! I wanted to thank you for visiting our studio, and for you sweet comments!!! Blessings~~~Daphne

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  83. That doll collection is amazing! Your studio looks so inviting and cozy!

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  84. I love that you love all the things I love too. I love to sew and learned on my Moms Featherweight and still use it along with my other machine, I really learned on a Singer childs machine when I was about 8 0r 9 and made doll clothes, then onto the Featherweight i my 20's and I love to scrap! Your use of the cups and how you hung up your scissors is really clever! Love the use of a crate for your paints. You are just Fab!! The doll looks to me as if she is from the 50', just darling! Enjoyed your space and thanks for sharing! XOXO

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  85. Thank you for stopping by my little corner. You have so many great organizing ideas. I did appreciate the before and after pictures though-whew! you are normal! ;)I would love to see how you re-purpose the wool.

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  86. What a Well Organized & Cozy Studio.... Love the Hutch & The Comfy Chair~

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  87. Love the space....love those beautiful dolls. Thanks for sharing! Hug!

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  88. What a delightful creative space and so organized something I need to more of :)
    Have a lovely week!
    Melly:)

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  89. Ya know, I love seeing how each person organizes their tools and supplies, so many wonderful ideas that inspire. Your room is just right, and I too like having all my things right at hand, nothing is more frustrating then a misplaced item that you need NOW. Thank you for sharing your room and I hope you will come visit me, too, at Big Horn Mountain Creations
    Hugs
    Gail

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  90. Oh...your space is so bright and cheerful. I share a room with the guest bed too. It's not so bad because we seldom get company!

    Thank you for sharing your creative space with us. Have a thoughtful Thursday. ~Natalie

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  91. I really like the way you have little bits of the fabrics inside your storage boxes on the outside so you can see at a glance what's inside. Great idea! Thanks so much for inviting us to visit.

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  92. I am also a scrapbooker/papercrafter for 10 yrs, but new (2 wks!)to the crafting blog world. I am loving it! Thanks so much for sharing your space. Looking at others craft spaces is a passion of mine. Thanks~ Sherry w/Scrapping With Sherry

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