Studio Details... Long Post With Lots of Photos

Ribbon Fragments are stored in magnetic spice containers.

All of my brads, buttons and other little tidbits are color coated for easy accessability.

SHHH... My Super Secret Chocolate Drawer!

I know I've said this before but I LOVE stickles!

Part of my Perfect Pearls, H2O Paints and Flocking  are all stored in this drawer.

My favorite inks are the Tim Holtz Distressed Inks.  I have them all labeled and together for easy access.

Scissors on my pegboard.

What my embellishment boxes look like on the inside. I need to use this stuff up!

I love these embellishment boxes.  They have a magnetic closure.

Printers, fax and copiers.

Fun little tools for various things.

A small collection of my crystals and rhinestones.

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This is a space where I can use my binding machine, big shot, etc.

Rubber stamp collection.

Rubber stamp collection.

All of my rubber stamps, acrylic stamps and inks are stored in this large 3 tier container.

All of my inks are in the top drawer in no particular order.  I generally just dig in and look for what I need.  I usually just use my Tim Holtz  though which is in a different area.

Some of my mini albums.

I don't have a large collection of punches but the ones I do have are in a basket.  I only buy punches I absolutely need like circles and corner cutters.

Acrylic paints.

Adhesive box. I have every time of glue or tape you can think of.  These are some of my most used.

I got this in the clearance section of Michael's and I couldn't resist the deal.  So for right now, I just have some of my favorite decorative post it packs and some really pretty ribbon on it.  The silver box with the pink bow in the middle is packed with photo paper.

ATC Drawer.  This is where I keep completed Artist Trading Cards and covers.  I haven't been working on any ATC's lately but I LOVE them... and think I will have to do a post about them soon.

Buttons, sequins and rhinestones, clear marbles, magnets, pins, etc.

I labeled each my drawers using chalkboard paper.  Yes. I said Chalkboard. Paper. It is awesome!

Part of my Artist Trading Card Collection.

I LOVE Pin Up Girl and Retro Ads for my ATC's.

I put all of my ATC's in a binder that is for Baseball Cards.  I love it so much. It is so cool to open up the binder and see all of these pieces of art from around the world.

I also have a large binder that I put some of my most used acrylic stamps in.

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Markers.  My collection of Copics is in another binder made for markers.

Paper racks are organized by color, pattern and collections.

Porthos needed a place to sit while I worked so I made him his very own doggy bed fit for a King.

I hope you enjoyed an "insiders" look to all of my crafty heaven!  I love my room and spend as much time as I can in it.  I am so very lucky to have a space where I can create whatever, however and whenever I want!

XOXO,
Tara

Updated Photos of My Studio

A lot of you have seen my original post "The Grand Reveal". After going back, I couldn't help but notice how dark the photos were and that since I had such a great camera now - I thought I should "re-do" this post. I am also going to have a follow up post(s) that shows more a more detailed view of some of my studio. (I just think studio sounds so much more professional, don't you?" So enjoy!







If you missed the original before and after photos, you can view it here.

Details of my room: Click Here!

DIY Dog Bed and Nook for My Faithful Friend!

Meet Porthos.

Porthos is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and is my best friend. We craft, snuggle and hang out together. Porthos is by far the best craft buddy I've ever had. He likes everything I do... and most of the time agrees with everything I say.

However, when it came time for me to re-do my studio - there was a bit of miscommunication. You see for the past 5 years I have had a couch with a special pillow that he would sit on while I got crafty.

When rearranging my room, I removed the couch out without thinking. And for the past couple of weeks my poor little buddy has had to lay on his pillow on the floor! *GASP* I could tell that he was pretty unhappy with this. He made sure to let me know... lots of sighs and little whimpers were happening. After all... how was he supposed to supervise from the floor?!

So I decided to make it up to him by creating his own little special corner in my craft room. He has a full bed complete with a cushey mattress, ornate headboard, handmade-by-me comforter and plush pillows. To top it all of pictures of his favorite friends and his name on the wall above it all! He loves it and can't wait to do some serious work each day.

No I do not sew... but yes - I made the comforter (and I am quite proud too!)

Underneath the bed is pink fabric storage boxes from Ikea. Only $4.99 each!

Please excuse the creative filters. I am playing around with Corel PhotoShop.

Doesn't he look like a little Prince sitting on his throne?

The pink pillow was hand crochet by my mother-in-law. And the white w/ black damask sewn by me!
You can see a tad bit of the mattress which is a pink and white striped fabric. Underneath is 2" foam and lots of polyfill.

No bedside would be complete without photos of your best friends! Mr. K and I are in the first one and our Newfoundland, Odin is in the bottom one. Porthos and I love Odin very much but because of his size, fur and slobber - he does not get to visit the studio very often.


I'm pretty sure Porthos likes looking at pictures as much as I do!

Overall, Porthos is thrilled to have his own little nook. Underneath the bed he has his own little storage container with some stuffed animals and chewies... you know ... in case he needs some inspiration during the crafting process!

Now comes the impressive part! Where did this little bed come from?! An old cheap-o coffee table from Ikea
Shhhh... Porthos doesn't know that. He thinks I went out to the Luxury Upscale Doggy Store and bought everything. Instead, I had this little table down in the basement and upcycled it!

What do you think? Do you have a special crafting buddy that you work with?

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