PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Feb 24, 2018 23:04:29 GMT
What is your primary work surface - a project table, old kitchen table, office desk, card table, repurposed baby changing table, lap desk, floor, or something else? TIA
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Post by Linda on Feb 24, 2018 23:14:33 GMT
a folding banquet table
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Post by KikiPea on Feb 24, 2018 23:14:50 GMT
I have this, and have had it for about 10 years. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. I paid double for it, so this is a great deal. It’s super sturdy and well made. I have 3 long, flat (about 5” deep) baskets on the shelves with new scrappy papers, most commonly used papers, scraps and other crafty stuff I like to keep nearby. On the other shelf, I have 6 cube boxes that I have most commonly used embellishments separated into. My scrap desk
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2018 23:16:40 GMT
I have this, and have had it for about 10 years. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. I paid double for it, so this is a great deal. It’s super sturdy and well made. I have 3 long, flat (about 5” deep) baskets on the shelves with new scrappy papers, most commonly used papers, scraps and other crafty stuff I like to keep nearby. On the other shelf, I have 6 cube boxes that I have most commonly used embellishments separated into. My scrap desk
Fabric cubesI have this exact desk. Bought it about 10 years ago too. |
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Post by anniefb on Feb 24, 2018 23:28:30 GMT
Ikea linnmon tables which run the length of one wall in my craft room. I have a work area, die cutting area and then my sewing machine at the far end. I have an L shape arrangement with my computer desk at the other end and also spend a lot of time there.
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Post by amom23 on Feb 24, 2018 23:40:52 GMT
I have this, and have had it for about 10 years. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. I paid double for it, so this is a great deal. It’s super sturdy and well made. I have 3 long, flat (about 5” deep) baskets on the shelves with new scrappy papers, most commonly used papers, scraps and other crafty stuff I like to keep nearby. On the other shelf, I have 6 cube boxes that I have most commonly used embellishments separated into. My scrap desk
Fabric cubesI bought this desk over a year ago and LOVE it! |
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Post by teacherlisa on Feb 24, 2018 23:50:59 GMT
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Post by oaksong on Feb 24, 2018 23:53:11 GMT
I have a Costco project table. They haven’t had it in the stores for a few years now, but they always have the Kallix-type shelf unit in stores annually. I have yet to find the perfect chair for it though. The footrest on the one I have now keeps slipping down, so I usually end up standing.
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Post by GiantsFan on Feb 24, 2018 23:56:19 GMT
I have something similar to this but it has three drawers. I have it up on 6-inch bed risers because I like to stand while creating. I bought it in 2009 for $125 from Overstock. The color is dark espresso. The rest of my furniture is the dark Kallax/Expedit and it matches perfectly. desk |
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Feb 25, 2018 0:08:28 GMT
I use a vintage timber desk I bought on ebay many years ago.
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Post by Patter on Feb 25, 2018 0:11:57 GMT
I have a Scrap ‘n Cube and have had it for years. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. I also have another table for my art.  |
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Post by jen on Feb 25, 2018 0:39:38 GMT
I have the Pottery Barn Project Table. I think i got it for my scrapbook studio around 2006 & it's still my favorite thing.
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Post by BSideCrafter on Feb 25, 2018 0:45:59 GMT
I have a cheap white Ikea desk top, 2 ikea standard legs, and the smaller Alex as the base for the other side. I also have 2x4 Kallax as an L add on for storage
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Feb 25, 2018 0:47:46 GMT
A small fold up table. I think it's 3 feet long. I keep it open, but I like that I can fold it up if I want to.
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Post by don on Feb 25, 2018 0:52:05 GMT
I have a 30"X40" light table. I raised it 3½" to a comfortable standing height.
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Post by donna on Feb 25, 2018 1:02:40 GMT
I use a card table that my in laws used to use for Bridge back in the day. I would love more table space but don’t have the room.
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Post by pancakes on Feb 25, 2018 1:08:50 GMT
I use our old IKEA dining room table. Our house doesn’t have a dining space (welcome to Chicago), so I got the table for my craft room.
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Post by Citygirl on Feb 25, 2018 1:14:53 GMT
I have a project table exactly like the pottery barn one. I found it on Craig’s list so I’m not sure where it came from exactly but I LOVE it! Having the option to sit or stand is great and the work surface is very large.
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Post by PaperAngel on Feb 25, 2018 1:52:32 GMT
Thanks for sharing your tables/desks! I have the Pottery Barn Project Table. I think i got it for my scrapbook studio around 2006 & it's still my favorite thing. As a standing scrapper, I have & love the PB Bryce Project Table, the predecessor to the current PB Bedford Project Table. Which one do you have? |
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Post by msliz on Feb 25, 2018 2:10:17 GMT
I use an old pine kitchen table that I picked up at a yard sale for $10. It's sturdy enough to use punches on it.
Before I had a designated craft space, I used my dining room table. It was great because it was big enough to invite friends over to join me.
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Post by beachhappy22 on Feb 25, 2018 2:23:49 GMT
I have this, and have had it for about 10 years. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. I paid double for it, so this is a great deal. It’s super sturdy and well made. I have 3 long, flat (about 5” deep) baskets on the shelves with new scrappy papers, most commonly used papers, scraps and other crafty stuff I like to keep nearby. On the other shelf, I have 6 cube boxes that I have most commonly used embellishments separated into. My scrap desk
Fabric cubesI have this exact desk. Bought it about 10 years ago too. I have this sitting in my cart right now. What a great price plus an extra 5% with the Target Red Card. Just having hesitation pushing the submit button after taking my DD shopping this weekend before she heads back to college. $$$ |
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Post by caangel on Feb 25, 2018 2:28:07 GMT
I used a long wooden countertop that used to be in our kitchen. It sat on jetmax cubes for the longest time. But I recently had DH add legs to it.
Ideally I'd want a U or L shaped space but my room doesn't really allow for that. So I use a raskog cart and a small group of 4 cubes have my supplies closer.
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Post by jen on Feb 25, 2018 2:32:59 GMT
Thanks for sharing your tables/desks! I have the Pottery Barn Project Table. I think i got it for my scrapbook studio around 2006 & it's still my favorite thing. As a standing scrapper, I have & love the PB Bryce Project Table, the predecessor to the current PB Bedford Project Table. Which one do you have? I have the Bedford. I'm also a standing scrapbooker & love walking around to use all sides of the table since its in the middle of my studio. |
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Post by Skellinton on Feb 25, 2018 2:43:35 GMT
I have a l shaped table from the ikea as is section, I believe it is gallant? It is standing height and I have expedit/kallax units and Alex drawers underneath it. I love that I can keep my cameo on too of the Alex unit so it is easy to access, but doesn’t take up valuable table space.
Prior to that I used a kitchen island.
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Post by scrapincin on Feb 25, 2018 2:52:42 GMT
I have an old library table. My husband got it in 1955 and it was old and used then. When we were first married I cleaned it and put a coat of polyurethane on it to protect it. I love it as its large and has shelves on both sides. Here's a link to a photo of my room  023 by Cindy Blair, on Flickr |
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Feb 25, 2018 3:03:29 GMT
I use a custom sized solid core slab door.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2018 3:27:05 GMT
What a great desk KikiPea and seveerb ! Do either of you know if the bottom shelves can hold a storage cube that is 12"x12x12"? I wonder if it would hold the ikea cube I use to hold my 12x12 papers. If so, I'd buy it this instant! I just had an old kitchen table that we don't use anymore. I'd love to upgrade! |
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Post by refugeepea on Feb 25, 2018 4:01:35 GMT
A fold out table made by Lifetime Products.
ETA: I forgot about the bed risers I use too! I have a makeshift shelf with cinder blocks and plywood below that stores my cricut. There's also a few CD mini crates that stores punches, 6x6 paper, steel rule dies, and misc. stuff.
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Post by chrispeas on Feb 25, 2018 4:07:17 GMT
I almost got the one from Target, but ended up with the one from Costco. I love how much storage it has.
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Post by Mary W on Feb 25, 2018 4:27:52 GMT
I have this table from Ikea: Gateleg tableI like it because the sides fold down and I just push it out of the way and throw a mattress on the floor when the grandkids come over. The drawers (there are 6 of them) are narrow but deep, so they hold a lot! There's room for two of us to scrap on it, and it's very sturdy. |
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