My New Craft Room

Hello Everyone!

I am super happy to be back and share with you what has been happening during the past couple of weeks. My son finally moved into his new house (he bought it in February and all the renovations are now done), which allowed me to move into his bedroom. Of course, a major make over had to be completed, but we were waiting for school to get out for summer. 

We took a trip to Ikea in Orlando to buy some furniture...fun! I also bought some more storage from Michaels since they had a Memorial Day day sale.

Deciding on a color was a challenge...it was either Crystalline Blue or Schoolboy Blue. After getting a sample from Lowes and putting it on a variety of walls  that was covered in Cocoa (yes, that is a shade of brown not orange)...the Crystalline won (bottom color).

I had to be sure in the different lights and with the accent colors.

 

This is the room after being painted. I love the soft color.

The shelves were placed back on the hooks to see how they would look with the new blue walls before being repainted. Since I liked the black as an accent the shelves were touched up to cover the former neon green color.

Hubby replaced the floors after my daughter and I removed the old tiles. We had to buy a fancy heat gun to help remove the adhesive. This was no tool for heat embossing. The temperature was extremely HOT! We burned our fingers a few times...ouch!

Progress being made! Half the room is complete. I added my projects to the black shelves and then moved my cubes from my old area to its new location. I need to get four more kraft photo boxes to fill each space.

I placed storage units in the closet since I wanted the doors removed. We kept the top two shelves (but had removed some short ones from the right side).

The embellishment unit was ordered from Michaels for 50% off and the desk was created from Ikea furniture. There are two table tops, two Alex drawers and 4 table legs. The paper rack was a bargain I found at a yard sale months ago. 

I need to add some pictures/shelves to the wall, fill the jars, pick up the window valance when it is ready, and organize some more "stuff" that is still in my old area, BUT I am loving my new space so far. I haven't made any DT projects in the past two weeks, so I am ready to get crafty again!

Be sure to check out:

Die Cuttin' Diva ~ Anything Goes

Paper Play Sketches ~ Color Challenge

Give a Crafter a Cookie ~ Photo Inspiration

If you like what you see, please become a follower. Leave me your blog name and I will stop by to see what you have been making!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Share your Craft Space Challenge Reminder

Hello Crafty Friends,

Wow, it's Wednesday already! What a week! Today I am sharing my craft space again to remind you to stop by Carri's at DoubleClick for our blog hop/challenge. The new design team is sharing their craft space before we begin weekly crafting challenges.

 Here is a collage of my craft space...

With limited space I have to keep my supplies organized...that is important! Finding what you need and knowing where to look, so you can spend more time creating! 

(Click to enlarge photo)

I have a small table, but I do keep both my die-cutting machines and tools readily available. 

Now it is your turn! If you haven't shared yet, what are you waiting for. Don't worry...there is no judging! We just want to see what works for you and share ideas that others can use!

Blog Candy...

Rules to be entered for the DoubleClick blog candy: 
Must be a follower of all blogs in the hop  (there are 6)
Leave a comment on all design team members posts showing their craft space
Come back here and tell me that you did!
US residents only (sorry due to high shipping fees)

I will also be offering some crafty treats!
I will be making a surprise bundle that you will be sure to enjoy!

The line-up in case you get lost along the way:
Carri from DoubleClick
Terri from Waving my Wand
Kim from Cupcakes, Cards and Kim
Georgiana from Carson's Creations (That's me)
Taunya from Daisies Girl (Next)
Payel from Cardmaking with BeauMonde Designs

Now, I hope you will share your craft "spot" at DoubleClick Skittles. Be sure to check out the other Design Team members craft rooms and share your thoughts! Your next stop along the hop is...Tauyna.

Thanks for stopping by!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

DoubleClick Skittles Announcement, Craft Room Challenge, and Blog Hop

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations! I have some EXCITING news to share today. I am joining Carri at DoubleClick Skittles once again to be a part of her amazing Design Team. We will be showcasing her Skittles embellishments while offering a challenge that you can join each week.

Today we are sharing our craft area. I do not have a "closed" room since both my kids still live at home, but I have an area that I have claimed in the house where I create my magic (or make a mess in some cases).

This is my craft table which holds both my Cricut Expression and Cameo (it is actually a shoe rack, but it fits my needs perfectly).  I have a carousel to the left that holds tools like chalk and watercolor pencils, glue pens, white jelly roll pens, and scissors. 

The side wall has two large storage shelves that hold boxes of some of my supplies. The boxes contain stamps, twine, flowers, Spellbinders. embossing folders, and a couple are holiday specific. The plastic bins contains my buttons, sequins, gems, and skittles. Next to them is a smaller shelf where my daughter's sewing machine rest...yes, like RIP...she never uses it! I should, but I have a heck of time changing the thread to a different color each time. I should try and practice...I know I would get quick at it...but it will RIP for now!

The opposite side of the room is my computer desk, but I have shelves on each side. To the left is some of my paper and card bases (along with a display of a few projects). 

To the right are my ribbon racks, Cricut cartridges, stickers, and more paper (not shown below). 

Next to my table is the last storage piece...a rolling cart that holds more ribbon, gems, craft thread, blades, and punches. Oh yeah...and my bucket of scrap paper just sits next to me so I can have it readily available.

Although I don't have a craft room I have made use of the space I do have.

Blog Candy...
Rules to be entered for the DoubleClick blog candy: 
Must be a follower of all blogs in the hop  (there are 6)
Leave a comment on all design team members posts showing their craft space
Come back here and tell me that you did!
US residents only (sorry due to high shipping fees)

I will also be offering some crafty treats!

The line-up in case you get lost along the way:
Carri from DoubleClick
Terri from Waving my Wand
Kim from Cupcakes, Cards and Kim
Georgiana from Carson's Creations (That's me)
Taunya from Daisies Girl (Next)
Payel from Cardmaking with BeauMonde Designs

Now, I hope you will share your craft "spot" at DoubleClick Skittles. Be sure to check out the other Design Team members craft rooms and share your thoughts! Your next stop along the hop is...Tauyna.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana