Hello friends!
Each year, I share updated pictures of the studio. So many people have told me that they enjoy seeing how our creative space has evolved over time and of course so do I.
A friend of mine said she loves how my space has turned into the little guy’s foot by foot. Ain’t that the truth! Lol… You know, especially considering there’s now a mini trampoline in front of my galvanized pipe workbench. If you look closely, you can sort of see the edge of it.
Yep, that would totally be his doing. It’s all good, though. I wouldn’t trade this time with him for anything.
Not much has changed as far as my stuff goes. I’m still using the two black wire racks for embellishments, which are sorted + stored in the wicker and canvas baskets.
And the Raskog cart is full of Thickers and letter stickers. If you’re interested in seeing how I organize patterned paper, you can find everything you ever wanted to know about it here.
This is what my main workspace looks like these days. I love having things out where I can see them. Talk about an inspiration!
The little guy’s library has grown exponentially this year. Not surprising, I’m sure. Lol… This is our calendar and weather center as well as his alphabet tree and preschool workboxes.
Here’s a quick peek into one of the little guy’s workboxes. Each of the drawers in this cart include at least 1-2 activities that he can do while I’m working. They’re of course meant to be fun.
I got a few 6-cube bookshelves not too long ago and this one is the little guy’s art space. All of his paint, stamps, and Play-Doh are on these shelves. He also has a galvanized locker bin full of miscellaneous craft supplies.
If you remember a while back, I put together the rainbow sensory bins for him and they’re still a favorite around here. And lots of crayons, markers, and colored pencils.
This is where we keep all of our daily discovery bags for Mother Goose Time. This basket is awesome. Not only does all of the current month’s stuff fit in here, but also everything that’s left over from previous months too.
My dad made this sawhorse desk for me last year for Christmas and I still love it. I’m officially a work-at-home mama these days and this is where I do all of my blog work too.
This is the other 6-cube bookshelf that I bought. Lots of puzzles + games. Oh, and Buck Denver too. The little guy loves it, so I got him the entire series on DVD for Christmas.
Our Montessori-inspired shelves are still a lot of the same. One of these days I seriously need to start all over again, though. Lol… These things get cluttered ridiculously quickly. Lol…
Yep, this mama bought a $5 rag rug for underneath the little guy’s table. It does its job. I was really just looking for a quick fix until I can get to Ikea. Two brand-spankin’-new coordinating rugs are calling my name. Fun times!
Remember the little guy’s magnet center? It’s still there… And of course he still loves it!
There’s definitely all kinds of awesome packed into this space, don’t ya think?
We all make mistakes when it comes to our creative spaces. Some of us just happen to make more than others. I’ve definitely made my fair share of them over the years. I love to shop and I love to organize, which always seems to get me into trouble. Coupons make for some pretty powerful persuasive tools, don’t you think? I mean, c’mon… 40% off? Sign me up! So, it sounds like maybe you’re having a hard time getting your workspace organized. Maybe, you’re frustrated because you have too much stuff and not enough space. You might even think your creative space is a lost cause altogether. Or you think you know what you want, but you’re really not sure. Either way, you’re overwhelmed. So you’re definitely a creative person and you’ve got this space, right? And this space just happens to be overflowing with paint and ribbon and paper and beads.
I’m sure you’ve always dreamed of having the perfect studio, one where each and every piece of furniture matches and while we’re at it, all of your organization is awesome. Let’s not forget the $500 rug you fell head over heels for. I love having separate workspaces for each thing I do. That’s just how I think. My brain neatly compartmentalizes things into categories. For me, that looks a little something like this. Please keep in mind that this isn’t an all-inclusive list. I’m just trying to give to an idea of what my sorting process might look like. Make your own awesome DIY scrapbooking kits using supplies that you already have with free printable instructions! Save time and money! You’re definitely going to want to check it out! This week, I thought it would be fun to talk about how I organize all the small things in my creative space. So let’s take a tour inside all of the many baskets and bins I’ve collected over the years and see what’s where at the moment. This is by no means everything, but it at least gives you an idea. So many of y’all asked for a condensed summer version of the 52 Weeks to an Organized Workspace challenge. And let’s face it, sometimes getting in there and getting things done really is the way to go. After all, isn’t the whole point to make stuff and not spend all your time organizing it? When I was organizing my creative space a few years ago, I spent endless hours on Pinterest looking for ideas and inspiration. I created a half-dozen or so boards filled with all of the latest and greatest organizational finds. Anything and everything I thought I could ever possibly want got pinned. And you know what? I still love looking at all of those amazing creative spaces. Do you have too much stuff and too little space? Are you frustrated and overwhelmed with your creative space? It happens and I’m willing to bet there aren’t too many of us who haven’t been there and done that.
After all, that’s why we’re always rearranging and reorganizing. We’re constantly finding new and better ways of doing things… or in this case, organizing things. Check out these 12 awesome must-see hacks for organizing your craft room. A few years ago, I shared the 5 Biggest Mistakes I Made When Organizing My Creative Space. Needless to say, that post has quickly become number one. I’m talking hundreds of thousands of page views. Clearly, I’m not the only creative mama who needs a little bit of help with this.Craft Room Organization Hacks for Creative Mamas
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If you missed the evolution of my space, you can check it out here.
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Thanks so much for visiting. See ya next week!
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