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I am mother to four and my wonderful dil Lisa recently blessed us with our first grandchild. I share my life with my indulgent husband, and my love of hobbies

Monday, January 2, 2012

my new craft room

i thought i would share some pctures of my new craft room that my dear husband so generously supervised the construction of to make sure it had all his specs included.Each day he would come to me with new hicoughs and say "the one wall has face bricks, what should we do?'  i would asnwer, " dont panic we can just paint it white, that way the room will have some character."  Look closely, he plastered it.  There were other questions along the way, i.e: i wanted panelling along the walls or perhaps some wainscoting, nothing like that in sight!
                                                              before
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 while i am showing you my craft space i have to admit that i have a weakness for visiting the SA equivelant of goodwill, Hospice, i found that dresser with the three drawers that i lined with felt and am storing dies in it, the unit with all those narrow shelves also from you geussed it Hospice, and the old fashioned laundry basket that they used pin board for the outside of so it would have vent holes is for now a pin stand for hanging my nesties, also from the same place.

the large optometrist drawer i found there too and it is great for all my cd cases that hold my stamps.

 here's a peek inside a few of the drawers or on the shelves

 flat backed pearls galore!
 flowers in the sweet jars that my mum made spotted covers for so that i can eventually have a cohesive color scheme happening in my space
 i made this ribbon stand with rods and brackets for bathroom curtain rails
 all my stamps in cd cases with numbers on them so i can find stuff
 a few random punches i have three of these sets of drawers, but alas they are brown so they gotta go and soon!
 my MS punches and a few EK success at the bottom
Oh well i do think i have a kick ass space to craft and am very lucky to have it, now to get some built in cupboards etc.  For now this will certainly do.
will keep you all posted as to whatever changes get made
smiles
Paola

34 comments:

  1. OMG I have seen less stock in hobbycraft than in your craft room. Gosh you are one lucky lady

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  2. Can you say AWESOME??? This is rippin'! I'm so jealous, but after all you've been through lately, you deserve to have a place that will inspire you to greater heights. Is that possible? Everything looks so beautiful! Your jars, ribbon, drawers and shelves look fabulous. Now to just get that desk from Yuval and you'll really be cookin'!
    Big hugs,
    Big jealous hugs,
    Big happy for you hugs,
    Barb

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  3. Oooh this is such a lovely craft room. Would love something like this to play in! You are so lucky, though I'm sure you deserve it.
    Happy New Year.
    Hugs
    Vicki x

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  4. Oh my goodness!!! what a fabulous array of crafting goodies in a beautiful space. You are a lucky girl indeed. Enjoy and I look forward to seeing all your beautiful creations.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  5. This is fabulous, Paola! You've done a fantastic job of organizing your space - it looks like a store with so much stuff, but way better!

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  6. Oh Paola, darlin'...this is even more fabulous than I imagined!!!! Just put a bed in there and you can adopt me and I'll move right in! Stunning space, sweetheart! I love it...you have done an amazing job!! Alright...I've been shamed into getting my craft space organized! hehehe!! Hugs. Pat

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  7. Wow! Absolutely awesome! I know we can look forward to seeing amazing creations coming out of this beautiful crafting space. Enjoy- you deserve it and as they say in the ads, you're worth it!!
    Hugz

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  8. Wow Paola, that looks like a crafting heaven!! My what a gorgeous space you have!! I am slightly green with envy now LOL!! Hugs, Frea

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  9. Wow what a fantastic space- Enjoy!
    Claire

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  10. Happy New Year Paola!!! My word I'm green this is such an awesome craft-room what a fantastic space you are such a lucky lady!! Chanelle xxx

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  11. Wow, what a gorgeous craft room you have now. With lots of space for inspirations.
    Hugs, Karina

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  12. omg... it looks like a shop!! *dreamy sigh* wish I could play in there all day! xx

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  13. Well, now that I got the 360 degree view, it's even prettier, then the little bits I got to see earlier. OMG!!!! I am soooooooooo happy for you... Everything is just as you said Kick Ass baby!!!! Love it and you deserve it...

    Until tomorrow
    Hugs
    Debbie

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  14. It's beautiful Paola. Why get rid of your brown cabinets. Just paint them white.

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  15. My poor laptop has drool all over it now... Thank you! ;D

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  16. Paola, what a marvelous space! I agree with Cricket, just paint 'em white! In fact, if I can move in, I'll paint 'em for you! LOL. It's a gorgeous space and I'm sure that you will enjoy it tremendously. Kick Ass indeed! And yes, you def. deserve it.
    ENJOY!
    R/

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  17. Your new craftroom looks stunning Paola. Loved viewing all the pics, looks different than seeing it on Skype. Like the Before and After pics. Makes one appreciate the work that was done. Enjoy!

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  18. Oh wow oh wow oh WOW!!! BEAUTIFUL space!! And HUGE! My craft room just got completely redone from floor to ceiling a few months ago, and I know how great it feels! You'll want to spend ALL your time in there now!!!

    CONGRATS!!!!

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  19. WOW, love love love your new creating space!! I was excited just to get my space organized, lol, you must be over the moon!

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  20. Oh its brilliant, Paola! And how quickly it all got done too! I love scrounging in habitat stores and Goodwill, you can really find some unusual things. I love re-purposing something; gives a space more character.
    Love it!

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  21. Good Afternoon

    Absolutly stunning. Oh my goodness Paola, what a lovely craft space you have, the open space is absolutly stunning.

    Congratulations on you spectacular space, I know that with such a space you will be inspired. I will be looking forward to see all the beautiful creations that will be "born" in this room.

    Thank you for sharing with us and I hope that I will be able to have a class held by you in this same room in the not to distant future.

    Have an awsome time in your craft room.

    Hugs,
    Marika

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  22. OMG WOW Paola your craft room is amazing, that is a dream room, lucky girl :)
    hugs Mandy xx

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  23. I have several words - first : LUSH! Second - green (with utter envy! lol). Third - awesome. Fourth (but definitely not final) - covet-worthy!

    How fabulous and incredible. So much room, well organised, space. . . oh to have that kind of space. Well done to your husband and to you - ENJOY IT! :)
    *hugs*
    Bronwen

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  24. This looks awesome Paola! I love that everything is so organized and visible. I'm sure there will be many creative hours spent in here
    Hugs Julie P

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  25. A magnificent place to hang out! It's wonderful! I'm so happy for you! TFS

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  26. OMG, Paola, seriously, I am soooo jealous. I am turning green. Oooh look at all that space!!! Love the before and after pictures. What a transformation. Well done to you and hubby!!!
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  27. Oh wow Paola whos a lucky girl, it would a dream come true to have such a stunning workspace as youve got there, you carnt help but enjoy it and make lots of gorgeous cards and projects in there. hugs Shirleyxx

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  28. excuse me....ahem..I'm busy picking up my mouth since it just fell!! WOW Girl...thats an AWESOME space. I LOVE all your organizational things. Neat stuff! Very Jealous!!
    Hugs,
    Tracy Valure

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  29. wonderful,,, cant wait to see it congrats on your new place.you must be in crafting heaven

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  30. Wonderful creative space! Suggestion - Spray paint the brown drawers!!! Thanks for sharing.

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  31. What a great crafting space Paola. You really are a lucky girl. Oh to have everything so neatly organised. Sorry I won't get to see it soon but maybe one day in the not too distant future.

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  32. Oh you are one lucky gal~~~ I love everything about your fabulous new room!! sigh... someday, my little room may get a chance to shine!!! Enjoy it every day!!!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  33. You are truly to be envied by those big, beautiful craftsroom. Have fun creating your new plants.
    Congratulation !
    Helga from Austria

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  34. Oh Paola! What a wonderful HUGE and bright space you have! How lucky to have such a handy hubby who transformed it into a great craft room. I am so jealous of that huge cabinet... how perfect for supplies!!!

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smiles
Paola