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Post by katieanna on Jul 8, 2014 20:32:24 GMT
I thought there had been a thread at 2Peas about scraprooms and searched for one here but couldn't find any.
I've finally completed my scraproom. This time, I purchased craft room furniture rather than relying on my DH's yard sale/flea market finds (which look great to him but, more often than not, didn't work for me).
My room is approximately 11 x 12 so I was a bit limited as to what I could use. I've often heard the saying that for smaller spaces, you should "go vertical." And I think that's what I did with most of my furnishings and shelves.
This is the back wall where my 5-shelf IKEA Expedit holds TONS of stuff, and I mean TONS. Honestly, I think the Expedit is probably the best ever at storing scrapbooking/crafting supplies.
This is looking toward the right of the room. In the corner between the Expedit and Jetmax cubes are two crates (from AC Moore) that hold my assorted crafting books - painting, scrapbooking, etc. On the top is the Clip-It-Up that holds all my clear stamps (excluding Christmas stamps).
Over top the Jetmax cubes are two painted old cookie sheets which hold a good portion of my embellishments in magnetic containers. I forget where I'd seen the idea of the painted cookie sheets...maybe on Facebook? They work great for me!
Next to the Jetmax cubes is my work table.
Closet beyond work table. Next to the closet is a five-shelf bookcase that holds more supplies.
On the left side of the room is my desk, laptop and printer. I found the desk at a new and used furniture store. It's metal, with a wood top, and was originally dark brown. I painted it white to match my room. Above the desk are four wall shelves.
Close up of my work table.
Thank you all for looking!
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Post by kristenf on Jul 8, 2014 20:43:10 GMT
Awesome! Love the creative touches, especially the baking sheets! Expedits (or whatever they're called now) are the absolute best thing ever-we have them all over the place! I don't have a scraproom, but I finally FINALLY just ordered myself a Workbox from Original Scrapbox. I get light-headed every time I think about it.  I have been homeless since DS3 was born (almost 5 years now), living out of my CIS XXL with my stash clustered in a wonky configuration of my old crafting furniture plus some storage totes in the dark, cluttered, unfinished basement (thankfully the dehumidifier keeps them healthy). I've been so stunted and frustrated. I am so excited to get organized and be able to create regularly again, I cannot even stand it! So, I won't have a scraproom to share, but hopefully before long I'll be sharing my room-in-a-box!!! |
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Post by anonrefugee on Jul 8, 2014 21:03:01 GMT
Looks like vertical worked, love your lighted trees!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 21:04:29 GMT
Wow, great room! Those Expedits really do hold a ton of stuff! Those painted cookie sheets are a great way to add more vertical storage!
How did you paint your metal desk?
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Post by cynipidae17 on Jul 8, 2014 21:14:01 GMT
Your room looks amazing! Sigh, and so well organized (I really need to organize).
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Post by oaksong on Jul 8, 2014 21:47:46 GMT
Very nicely organized! Thanks for sharing. It's always fun to see craft room tours. I like your little lighted trees, and the painted cookie sheets are a great idea.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 8, 2014 22:05:20 GMT
Wow, thanks for sharing and for giving so many details! I like seeing how other people organize and store their stuff.  |
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Post by LisaDV on Jul 8, 2014 22:29:09 GMT
Lovely space. Very organized. I like the big mat on your work space.
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Post by berta147 on Jul 8, 2014 23:19:54 GMT
Really nice room, you have a lot of stuff but very well organized, not cluttered at all!
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Post by nesser01 on Jul 8, 2014 23:47:56 GMT
Wow! What a great craft room! The expedit is awesome. I have the black one with the desk attached and it really does hold a ton. I love how the desk is right next to the opened closet with all those supplies. It looks like like a great place to craft.
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Post by Linda on Jul 9, 2014 0:15:47 GMT
looks so nice
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Post by lauralaforest on Jul 9, 2014 1:35:21 GMT
wow, your room is awesome!! Very well organized……thanks for sharing!
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Post by zishisak on Jul 9, 2014 3:00:20 GMT
What a great space you have made, I really like the cookie sheet idea.
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Post by corinne11 on Jul 9, 2014 4:15:29 GMT
What a pretty room. I like the fact you have included lots of little decorative bits and pieces as well as all the practical storage items. I took photos of my scraproom a year ago - I must do it again as it's changed a bit!
Corinne
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Post by Skysnaina on Jul 9, 2014 4:46:29 GMT
I love the room and all your decorating. Will you please share where you found the white 3 tier basket on top of your jetmax cubes? I would love to have one like it.
Nancy
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Post by mamashosh on Jul 9, 2014 5:20:40 GMT
Great job. I especially like the painted baking trays. Great idea.
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Post by anniefb on Jul 9, 2014 8:47:07 GMT
Love your space! Thanks for all the photos. I have an Expedit on my wishlist too!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2014 10:01:52 GMT
I love your room. Wow! It's just gorgeous. As a doll collector my eye went straight to your Phantom of the Opera dolls. Can I say envious, in a good way. :)Thank you so much for sharing. I was so inspired.
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Post by ReneeH20 on Jul 9, 2014 14:19:57 GMT
Lovely room! TFS! I have about the same size room with a wall of Expedits along one side. Not nearly as organized as your room though. Thanks for the inspiration to get going on my room.
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Post by triplettkarla on Jul 9, 2014 14:27:55 GMT
Love your desk and work area. Mine is such a hord ville but, working on it.
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Post by dualmaestra on Jul 9, 2014 14:50:28 GMT
Beautiful and organized! I am jealous  |
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Post by katieanna on Jul 9, 2014 15:30:29 GMT
Wow, great room! Those Expedits really do hold a ton of stuff! Those painted cookie sheets are a great way to add more vertical storage! How did you paint your metal desk? 
I covered the legs, drawer pulls and key locks in painter's tape, covered the top with a large piece of plastic and taped it (since I painted it outside) and spray painted it. I painted three coats and it probably could have taken, at least, another coat - but I was happy with it with three. I did not paint the back of the desk or inside of the drawers. HTH! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2014 15:34:20 GMT
Looks great...what a pretty space.
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Post by katieanna on Jul 9, 2014 15:35:19 GMT
I love the room and all your decorating. Will you please share where you found the white 3 tier basket on top of your jetmax cubes? I would love to have one like it. Nancy |
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Post by katieanna on Jul 9, 2014 15:42:48 GMT
I love your room. Wow! It's just gorgeous. As a doll collector my eye went straight to your Phantom of the Opera dolls. Can I say envious, in a good way. :)Thank you so much for sharing. I was so inspired. 
Although I've loved Barbie dolls since I was a kid, I don't collect them. When the repro's came out back in the 90s (I think) I purchased several that looked liked the ones my sister and I had when we were kids (those dolls are, unfortunately, long gone). I debated what sort of greenery to put atop my bookcase and then remembered those dolls which had been sitting in my closet, unopened, ever since I purchased them. I thought it would be perfect place to display them. That's when I got the idea of the POTO dolls for my Expedit. |
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Post by katieanna on Jul 9, 2014 15:47:09 GMT
Love your desk and work area. Mine is such a hord ville but, working on it. |
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Post by Skysnaina on Jul 9, 2014 20:52:44 GMT
I love the room and all your decorating. Will you please share where you found the white 3 tier basket on top of your jetmax cubes? I would love to have one like it. Nancy Thanks KatieAnna. I don't think I would be satisfied with something else. I love the style of yours. Nancy |
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Post by sbartist on Jul 10, 2014 1:38:45 GMT
Lovely, warm space, TFS Ü
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I have been homeless since DS3 was born (almost 5 years now), living out of my CIS XXL with my stash clustered in a wonky configuration of my old crafting furniture plus some storage totes in the dark, cluttered, unfinished basement (thankfully the dehumidifier keeps them healthy). I've been so stunted and frustrated. I am so excited to get organized and be able to create regularly again, I cannot even stand it!
