Sunday, January 3, 2016

Craftroom Redo Part 1

Happy New Year! Hope you all had a great holiday.When the new year rolls around I get into organizing mode. Actually I reorganized my craftroom right before Christmas. Lots of pictures, so I'll just pop in when there's something to point out. If you've followed this blog for awhile you'll see lots of familiar things. The main reason I redid, was to get a longer more useful desk. To accomplish this, I made an L shaped desk, which meant switching everything else around in this small room.This is looking from the door. Remember the room is about 11 x11 feet.
 The desk was made by using 2 IKEA  Alex drawer systems. I already had one, so I just had to buy one more. I wanted crafting on the right and sewing space on the left. The drawers hold all my stuff I need when sitting down.

 I finally made a new ironing board cover. Many tutorials out there. Super easy and what a difference. The fabric is Berta Ruta from Ikea.
 This is my old chair cover made from a tea towel. Sewing machine cover made from a vintage linen that I fell in love with.
 Here's what;s above the sewing area.My little inspiration shelf full of vintage stuff I love.
 These were my doll clothes from when I was a kid.
 Hubby helped me cut one huge sheet of plywood into 2 long pieces to make the desk top. I just stapled on oilcloth to cover it all and butted them up against each other in the corner.
 Hubs built my paper holder cubby from my measurements. This paper weighs a ton and I'm happy to have it easily reachable now. Excuse the cords-gotta hide those.
 Buttons and game pieces in jelly jars.
 I had my thread in the closet and couldn't see the colors in the bad light. Much better out here. Finally got to put my vintage trim holder out-that used to be in the closet too.Here's how I made this.
 The jury is still out on the brown chair. I found it at the thrift store and it's heavy duty and fits all the way under the desk. If I keep it, It'll get a coat of paint.I may also hang a light over crafting desk for working at night. I'll wait and see on this too.
 Old paper cutter from the thrift store. I almost bought one on Etsy, and held off. Yeah! I can fit this next to the desk on the floor if I need to really spread out on the desk top.
All my scissors and pencils, and markers are easily grabbed from the window sill right over the crafting area.
 This is the shelf above the window. I also made the little window topper from the same fabric as the ironing board cover-Ikea fabric.Here is a link about the paper doll banner.

We added extra metal legs, Sjunne, bought from Ikea for the desk corners and extra support. So far I've wrapped gifts here, colored, worked on the boys ornaments for Christmas. I also sewed the ironing board cover and window topper. I think it's going to work out great.
  We had a great Christmas and nice break. By the way, the boys loved their Christmas ornaments. Next week I'll show you around the rest of the room.
Leslie

14 comments:

  1. Love your redo of your craft room. It is so organized!!! I really must do something with mine...it is a huge MESS!
    warmly,
    deb

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    1. To be honest it's not usually this organized, but after making the desk I cleared out alot of stuff. I love to have a clean desktop. Good luck on yours, Deb!

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  2. Oh, Leslie, I have a bad case of craft room envy! I'm enamored with your collections of vintage cuties that fill every nook and cranny of your room. I'm going to do some sewing tonight, and that involves setting up my machine in a bedroom and having to put everything away at bedtime. Boo hoo! Thanks so much for sharing and I can't wait to see the rest!

    Love your new blog banner, too!

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    1. I had my sewing machine on the kitchen table for years and had to put it away each time. Now I'm spoiled with my own craftroom and I don't think I could give it up now. Thanks, Vickie

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  3. I just love your sweet room. I wish my room was that clean. It's a royal disaster and needs a good cleaning. I spy many cute treasures in your special space. Your framed doll clothes are always a favorite. I have that same toy metal ice skater tray out right now for winter decorating. Thanks for sharing your special space. I look forward to more!

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  4. Thanks, Kim. It's only that clean because of doing the reorganizing. Usually-big mess, but I am going to try to keep it neater this year.I love the ice skater tray! Happy New Year.

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  5. Hi Leslie, I just love your studio. Everything is so organized and neat. Love it and the special touches to hold your supplies. The gingham jars are perfect and the little framed clothes is precious. Adding the cups on the window sil is so handy. I can see many happy hours of creating here. Thanks for sharing and inspiring. Seeing this makes me want to get busy and fix my after Christmas mess in my studio. LOL
    Love your new blog header. Wishing you a great year!! xo

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    1. Thanks, Celeste. I hope to get busy soon and start making some stuff. I love starting with a clean slate and clean desktop. Wishing you a great new year too with lots of creations ahead.

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  6. Oh...I love your craft room! I want to do something similar with the two long tables in my craft room eventually. Too many others ahead of that one though! Everything looks awesome and I love all the vintage toys and things on the shelf. Great inspiration! The sewing machine and chair covers are awesome! I look forward to seeing more.

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    1. I love the l shaped desk. I used to have 2 smaller desks and this one seems so big to me. Thanks so much!

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  7. Hi Leslie! Oh, I love your sewing/craft room! The L shaped desk looks wonderful and I like the oil cloth you've used on top! Your little shelf with all of your little toys is just darling and I totally swooned when I saw your little framed doll cloths! Too cute! Thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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    1. Thanks, Sheila. I love oil cloth too. You can wipe it off and glue on it or whatever. So glad you are feeling better.

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  8. What a fabulous craft room...you have it fixed up so cute....I love the banners in there...I looked in your shop to see if you had banners for sale. If you ever do, would you kindly let me know..? I love banners...:)
    I love your jelly jars with the checked tops...I save them, too.
    xo bj

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  9. Thanks BJ. I know you love banners and I will let you know if I ever make any. Good idea! You can tell we eat alot of jelly to save all those jars,LOL. Have a good week!

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