Yes, we spelled our names in hieroglyphics amongst other things. There was only one “M” so I couldn’t even spell my name (Averleigh’s arm is blocking it in the photo). This is the much larger puzzle needing my attention.....
I’m serious, it is just chaos. I’m fighting physics and making order, but it is slow going. This is my principle work space. This is a panoramic shot from one corner that while in the studio is not really studio space [more on that in a bit].
My next space is in the basement so more dark photography in store.
Here is where I work on making jewelry.
Your eyes are not deceiving you. Tucked back there is my glorious twenty drawer Hamilton cabinet that I stripped and refinished.
A tense moment during the sort through. That white cart on the left started to roll off that way as the bookcase on the right began to fall to the right. I looked like a cartoon animal for a moment as I used every limb to minimize the impact of all sorts of things falling, but I managed.
There really has been progress since this point. I moved all this and moved in a large stainless steel shelving unit that was previously in a closet and held all kinds of crafty things. Of course to empty and move it everything moved into the studio – ah yeah, see photo above.
Sooooo I will be updating this post (probably several times) with some more detail shots of some of the specific areas that have progressed. I’ve managed a lot of storage solutions from just repurposing things already in my home so looking forward to sharing those tips.
I didn’t really intend to tell you all this before getting to the point of this post but – it’s the guilt – it makes me ramble!
March 1st marks the reveal day for Sharyl McMillian-Nelson, of Sharyl’s Jewelry, studio clean up blog hop. I’m not going to lie, it was reassuring to see the list of participants grow and grow. Many thanks to Sharyl for the deadline. While I’ve not met it, I am well on the way and I can’t wait to be inspired by all the transformations I’ll see in this hop.
I hope you will come back in the next few days and see my storage solutions for far too many art supplies, polymer clay, and my unique use of the ubiquitous studio furniture that is the EXPEDIT.
Find all the tidying up participants right Here if the list below has a formatting fit.
Participant List:
Host: Sharyl McMillian-Nelson … http://sharylsjewelry.blogspot.com
Donna Millard http://fyrebeadz.blogspot.com/
Beda Hendrix ... https://www.facebook.com/SasijuhlsThings
Ann Schroeder… http://www.beadlove.wordpress.com
Pamela Rachelle… http://crazycreativecorner.blogspot.com
Kristin L Oppold… http://www.yayjewelry.blogspot.com
Heidi Kingman ... http://heidikingman.blogspot.com
Andi ... http://strungoutjewelry.blogspot.com/
Patricia Buchanan Click “Blog” on the menu bar athttp://www.braceletstoo.artfire.com
Helen Simon… http://helensharvest.com/
Kashmira … http://sadafulee.blogspot.com/
somethingunique ... http://somethinguniquebylana.blogspot.ca/
Renetha ... http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com
Kathy Lindemer ... http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com
Swapna Dinesh … http://www.swardaa.com
Linda Landig ... http://lindalandig.wordpress.com/
Ann Schroeder ... http://www.beadlove.wordpress.com/
Beti Horvath ... http://stringingfool.blogspot.com/
Sam S ... http://samsbeadshopandjewelry.blogspot.com/
Christina Miles ... http://wingsnscales.blogspot.com/
Islandgirl ... http://islandgirlsinsights.blogspot.ca/
macmillanmarie ... http://www.macmillanmarie.blogspot.com
Emma Todd … http://www.apolymerpenchant.com
Neena Shilvock …
http://www.capriliciousjewellery.com/3/post/2014/02/neither-ship-shape-nor-bristol-fashion.html
Dee Clark… http://biz-e-bead.blogspot.com/
motidana ... http://kalaabhushan.blogspot.com/
Here Bead Dragons ... http://beaddragons.blogspot.com/
Carol D. ... http://dillmansdallies.blogspot.com/
Pam Sears ... http://crazycreativecorner.blogspot.com/
Nan Smith ... http://wirednan.blogspot.ca
AliMc ... http://northwoodscreativestudio.blogspot.com
Kari Asbury ... http://hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com
Shirley Moore ... http://www.beadsandbread.blogspot.com
PyxeeStyx ... http://travelingsideshow.blogspot.com/
Jayne Capps … https://mamasgottodoodle.blogspot.com
Louann Elwell
... https://plus.google.com/117746558861718110652/posts
Rain ... http://honeyandollie.com/
Lori Bergmann ... http://www.LoriBergmann.blogspot.com
Helen Simon… http://helensharvest.blogspot.com/
Arlene Dean ... http://aglassbash.blogspot.com
Sandra... http://city-of-brass-stories.blogspot.de/
Alicia ... http://www.allprettythings.ca
Natalie Pappas ... http://blog.nkpdesigns.com/
Mike Flint ... https://www.facebook.com/bagomag
It is amazing to see our "glamorous studios"!
ReplyDeleteOh boy, I need a clean up your studio challenge, right now I am in the mode of "use the craft supplies in your stash and minimize buying anything more". Notice that I did not limit myself by saying "don't buy anything more" because that would just be too drastic!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I am creating and blogging more and organizing my digital photos, so that is progress!
If I come help you finish, you wouldn't notice if I stole that Hamilton cabinet, right? I'm so with you, I didn't get it all done, but I'm so very thrilled with what I did manage to accomplish. And I'll check back with you later, so don't get busy creating or anything! :)
ReplyDeleteI always thought if I had a Hamilton printer's chest, all my organizational problems would be solved! :) I guess there is still some work and upkeep involved. I will check back for more tips!
ReplyDeleteYou're making great progress so far! Am drooling over that Hamilton chest, like everyone else! LOL
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you do with the crib side rail! And I know what you are talking about when you say you had to unload shelves and things to relocate them and then reload them. I did a lot of that myself. And I had to work hard to force myself to not put anything back onto a shelf that I didn't first reorganize. It's a lot of work and it still may not look as epic as it feels like it was. But you will know it when you get in there to work on things and everything has its place. You are doing great!
ReplyDeleteEmma, I'm so glad you joined us! What great space you have...of course with great space comes... more to clean up! ha! Like most in our world, I'm so in awe of your cabinet! I also admit I'm jealous of that comfy looking sofa right next to it! I had a futon in my studio for a long while, but moved it out to make room for the work bench! Gee, I miss that thing!
ReplyDeleteI'll check back for updates! Looking good already though! --Sharyl
What a great area to work in, the Hamilton cabinet is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing the changes.
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Oh, I'm lusting after that Hamilton chest! What a beaut! Don't feel bad about not getting done, I have 1 room done and 3 more work spacers to go!!
ReplyDeleteI am now a new follower. This will be a double comment as I am still visiting from the GYB hop. Looking forward to reading more about your storage solutions. I have a couple I am planning on sharing too.
ReplyDeleteI have a Hamilton too, that looks exactly like yours. Love it sooo much! Aren't we lucky?! I'll be back to follow your progress! This blog hop has been inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThanx for sharing. I enjoy seeing others work space. It's good to know that I am not the only messy person. Beautiful Hamilton chest!
ReplyDeleteoh, big sigh .... I know I need to do this, but it is so daunting to even think about the big clean up in my studio that is so desperately needed! And now that my daughter has gotten interested (which I love), things aren't where I thought they were. Double big sigh.
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