I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to get back on here - things have been so crazy around here! Madisyn's first week at school was a little rocky...but things are better now and she is enjoying it and doing great. Jaxon got very sick and cranky and needy of mommy last week - found out he had a horrible ear infection and a super bad cold. Poor little buddy. The meds have finally kicked in and he's running around playing now. I had a bunch of assignments I had to get done - and those took so much time considering I don't have much unpacked in my room - I had to search and search for things and do the best I could.
But, things are finally settling down. I wanted to share the little corner of my new room. I'm trying to work more on unpacking supplies and stuff today so I'll share more picts of the rest of it as soon as I can.
Here is the right hand corner of my room:
All these pictures were taken at night - so I know they aren't great. I'm excited about the cork board - I plan to use it as an inspiration board for techniques - I can't wait to show you. Madi was excited about the chalk board and although I wanted it black and perfectly clean - I let her go to town and I love it! So sweet!
The walls are painted a light yellow and there is white bead board all the way around the room.
About 2 years ago, I took all of the little things out of my apothecary drawers (it was purchased from Pottery Barn Bed & Bath catalog probably 3 or so years ago - unfortunately it's no longer available) and filled each drawer with all my chipboard letters from A-Z, numbers and !&$, etc. It worked perfectly! But, I never have taken down the old tags and put up new ones. So, the other night, I sat down and spent time working on it.
I punched all the tags with a Quickutz tag die in Baja Breeze cardstock from Stampin' Up! My whole room is geared around that color now - I just HEART it big time!
I then used these school days rubons (no longer available) from Stampin' Up! and used the alphabet letters on each tag. I then tied them onto the drawers with light yellow string that matches the paint color of the room.
It took a long time to do, but I love how it looks! Now I can find the letters that I need without having to sing the alphabet song every time to find the right drawer! LOL!
I also hung up my Pottery Barn shelves that have the cups in them. I love these things...I keep all my writing pens, tools, glues, tape and more in these cups right by my desk. It is so handy and keeps everything organized for me. After I had put everything the cups, I didn't like the cluttered look of seeing everything through the glass cups. So, I cut pieces of Baja Breeze Stampin' Up! cardstock and put it in each cup and taped it in place. I love the splash of color it adds and how it makes it look more clean. Easy peasy!
Every space has it's own challenges and I'm trying to work through them - trying to make this space work better for me and be more functional. A die-cutting area, a sewing area, etc. And my stamps need to find a good home so I can grab and use them easily - I love my stamps! So, lots to still go through. My new word and motto is:
SIMPLIFY!!
I have so much stuff and I love so much stuff - but I need to simplify and narrow it down to what I really need and will use. A tough task.
Anyway - I know it's just a little peek - I'll share more soon. Hope your all doing well! Hugs!
By the way.... here's the actual link to the site I mentioned yesterday...
It's: http://www.theoriginalscrapbox.com
I really think you'll enjoy it! :)
Posted by: Ayana P. | Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Wow... I really loveee your studio!
Looks like you have plenty of room there! That's great!
I figured you might be interested in this site...
If you love making crafts and such... then organization is always important. I thought you might enjoy this:
It's: TheOriginalScrapbox.com
Anyone who enjoys doing crafts should check out the site!
They have some excellent storage solutions and organizations products. I strongly recommend visiting their website!
Maybe you could even find some more stuff to add into your wonderful studio! :)
Posted by: Ayana P. | Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 04:47 PM
hi robyn. congrats on your new move. i am a huge fan of baja beeze. and the light yellow, what a lovely choice...the bits youve shared of your room look perfect so far. good luck getting it all together. i've moved around a bit and know exactly how it feels to start over in a whole new space. (luckily you have a spot just for your stuff).
hope to see more photos soon.
sherry in md
Posted by: Sherry Williams | Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 04:20 PM
This looks great...I'd love to see more.
Posted by: Kim | Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Robyn-
You are amazing! I can't believe you are that unpacked and organized already. I've been in my house 10 years and I think if I got things that organized life would run so much smoother! Thanks for the ideas...once again you have motivated me to get to work. I have almost used up the stuff I bought from you. Thanks again!
Posted by: Jill Hawkins | Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 02:18 PM
Love the sneak peeks, Robyn! The colors are beautiful. I can't wait to see more - and to see what you've been creating in there! :o)
Posted by: Wendy Sue | Friday, March 06, 2009 at 04:37 PM
hey robyn!
glad you're back :)
i love what you've done so far with your space. and i will be purchasing that little cup shelf asap!
Posted by: Debbie Cook | Thursday, March 05, 2009 at 06:19 PM
Looks great! Can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Dusti | Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 09:53 PM
gorgeous!! Love all the blue--that's what I did my kitchen in! So soothing!
Posted by: kandis | Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 08:24 PM
Your little drawers that you keep your alpha's in. They are awesome.
Posted by: kimberly | Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 12:54 PM
hey girlie! Looks cute I love it! I hope your adjusting well, I still am:) take care and call me if you need anything, really.
Posted by: andrea | Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 09:57 AM
can't wait to see more!! love the colors. Now I need to redo my room (thanks) :)
Posted by: kim harter | Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 07:43 AM
it looks amazing and a i adore the tags you made for the chipboard storage.
wonderful room!
can't wait to see more!
Posted by: melissa deakin | Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 07:25 AM
Looks gorgeous! I love the apothecary drawers but I REALLY want to know about the chalkboard/bulletin board/white board with letter pockets. Do you know where you got it? It is EXACTLY what I am looking for!LOL!
Good luck with the rest of the unpacking and organizing!
Posted by: Noreen Smith | Tuesday, March 03, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Your room is looking great Robyn! I love the color on the walls and the blue color is so pretty. Have fun unpacking everything.
Posted by: Christy | Tuesday, March 03, 2009 at 10:10 PM
More, more. I need more. :)
Posted by: JenGallacher | Tuesday, March 03, 2009 at 05:10 PM
Lovin this Robyn...fun to see other peoples houses, especially SBrooms!! That cup holder is way cool and I love the little tags! TFS!
Posted by: Carla | Tuesday, March 03, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Beautiful! I love the look so far. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Ashley M | Tuesday, March 03, 2009 at 03:13 PM
what a fun peek inside your studio! and i really love those little drawers. i would find myself singing the alphabet song too if they weren't labeled. lol! that's funny! do you happen to know the name of the yellow paint? i'm wanting to paint my family room area a nice yellow ... but yellows are always so hard to find a good shade of.
Posted by: laura vegas | Tuesday, March 03, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Love it! That's a great color on the walls. And I love your little tags for your apothecary drawers! Looks like it is all coming together very nicely.
Posted by: brek | Tuesday, March 03, 2009 at 01:28 PM