Well, I have been promising to show you how things are coming along with the craft room for a while now. Honestly, it has taken me so many hours of sorting through things, I really think that it should look a lot better than it does. But, it really is a BIG improvement for me and it is so nice to have everything organized {well, almost organized!} I will be pulling everything out again shortly as we are going to finish off the portion of the room where my craft supplies are. I can’t wait to have actual walls where I can hang things! I have already purchased some cute wall storage and have a few projects that are spinning around in my brain.
BEFORE
I can’t believe I am actually showing you these, but here is the storage room before {WARNING: images may be disturbing to some viewers}
Lovely, isn’t it?
AFTER
So here is where I am at right now. Please keep in mind that I still have lots to do and I promise things will look much better when the walls are up!
Now if you hadn’t seen the before pictures, this wouldn’t really look that tidy. But, again, much better than before! I have an idea for those crates stacked up over there – still working things out!
And here is my little soon-to-be craft space:
I purchased the desk from Target for $100. It wasn’t my first choice but the price was right and it fit nicely within the room.
The kitchen is always a great place to look for items that you are no longer using that can be used for storage. I used an old bread basket for the larger, more well used punches:
I purchased this storage container about 5 years ago from Close To My Heart. It works great for all those little embellishments:
I love this storage system that I purchased from Michaels. I have collected a few pieces throughout the years and then received some more for Christmas. They are often on sale for 40% off and you can occasionally use a 50% off coupon. I will get around to putting labels on the drawers once I have finalized where everything is going!
This file folder system was my last purchase. It is from Target as well {I think it was around $60}. I added the vinyl CREATE to the front {I am definitely a little vinyl obsessed lately!} It has a ton of file folders up top and little cubbies below. I have been going through my huge pile of magazines, ripping out the pages that I like, and filing them into categories.
So, there is my work in progress. It has definitely been a lot of work but I can’t wait until it is done. Anyone have any craft room ideas that they would like to show off? I would LOVE to take a look!
WOW…You are really making some great progress. It’s looking good, keep at it!
Love it!!! I have those same pink little baskets!!! how cool im so jealous of your filing system i need that sooo bad!
XOXO
Andrea
It looks GREAT!!! So Happy for YOU
impressive jenn! but you have got me in a panic! Where on earth did you find that little 3 basket chicken wire thingy? I NEED one!
Looking lovely! You guys DID do alot that day hey? mama mia!
Ahhh, nothing like getting a room all of your own for crafting. You are making wonderful progress, I can’t wait to see the finished room.
I LOVE the file folder system from Target!! Was that a recent purchase?? I want one 🙂
I love all the fun finds from IKEA! I just wanted to let you know that I featured your Valentine Teacher gift on my blog. Thanks!
I am loving your blog….And now you are inspiring me to get my craft room more “visually” organized! I have so many things tucked away that I forget about them!! Thank you for sharing your talents with us 🙂
Wow, looking so much better. I need to do some craft organizing as well.
Just wanted to let you know I gave you the Stylish Blogger Award. Check out the post here http://funkymomcards.blogspot.com/2011/02/stylish-blogger-award.html
I stumbled upon your blog today and can’t stop reading! I am jealous of your crafting space!
Congrats!! And thank you for showing pictures of your it-didn’t-step-out-of-a-magazine-spread craft room. I for one needed to know I’m not the only one. 😉
I am re-doing a room that is a classroom/craft room and I stumbled upon your blog today. Fabulous ideas and well written. Thank you for sharing. I love the before pictures, because that is truly what most of us have for our space….a good intention and one day an organized space! I am even more inspired! Thanks!
I am off work today and just found the extra inspiration that I needed to get my “retro” room in order. I have a 9′ high by 12′ wide wall of built in’s that I showcase old dishes, etc. on. This is also a craft area in progress… all the best!