I work part time as a pediatric physiotherapist and am a Mommy to two busy boys. I had been dreaming of my own craft space for ages. Somewhere to relax, create, and be inspired! Oh, and it had to be girly and pretty too!
Back in January, this is what I started with.
Yep, not very inspiring to say the least! This was the one unfinished room in our basement and was pretty much the dumping ground for everything. Although we didn’t have enough money to finish the whole room {and we still needed somewhere to store the junk!}, there was a natural division where this little nook was to create a second room. My wonderful Dad and hubby did all of the drywalling, molding and flooring. All I had to do was the fun stuff!
My biggest project in the room was the stencilled wall. It took me FOREVER {well, over 12 hours anyways!}.
But, I must say I love the final result and would do it again. If you are planning on doing some stenciling, you can read my tips here– hopefully it will save you a few headaches!!!
The desk was purchased from Target. I didn’t need a really large desk space as I usually like to craft on the floor {I am a very messy crafter!} The chair, lamp, and wall organizer {which is actually a spice rack} were purchased from Ikea.
There are a couple of little shelves on each of the legs of the desk that I have stored some baskets:
I bought a floating shelf from Home Depot for above the desk and added a few accessories. I made the pink flower ball, subway sign, and little butterfly twigs.
I have the majority of my storage along one of the side walls. All of the white storage cubes are from Michaels and have been purchased over time. They are often 40% off and you can sometimes snag a 50% coupon every now and then. They work great for storing paper, embellishments, tools, etc. I generally have all of my stickers and other embellishments sorted by season or event {i.e. summer, Christmas, birthdays…} and the drawers are all labelled.
I purchased the large metal storage rack from Costco for $35. The large basket on top holds a variety of crafting supplies. I am going to add some pictures and some of my favorite quotes to the little tree thing on the top shelf {one of the little projects still left to do!}. The black magazine holders are paper storage and fit 12 x 12 paper. I have tried to keep supplies as visible and as easily accessible as possible. It is amazing what you forget you have when it is stored away!
I used some glass containers and some potting tins for my loose ribbon.
And a spice rack to hold my buttons.
Here’s a close up of one of the cork boards and flower tacks.
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It's absolutely gorgeous!! I love it :)
What a lovely room. I could be inspired in a room like that. Congrats!
The stenciled wall is most definitely my favorite asset of this room :). Love it!
Moe
What an amazing space! I wish I had my own craft space.
This is so calm and inviting! Can I come craft at your house?? :)
love it. you made the simple cork boards look cute! and good idea with the cutlery tray!
I wish my craft room looked half that nice!!! Love it and great job!
Wow. The stencilled wall is fabulous!
I really love your CREATE filing system. The most creative filing cabinet ever. :) I think, if I can get my dad to help, want to try to make something like it. It's that awesome.
I love love LOVE this room!
Thanks again for having me Linda and to all of your readers for the great comments and visits!
Jenn :)
i LOVE the wall you stenciled. Ah-mazing!
Love the stenciled wall!
What is the name or brand of the file folder/shelving system? I love it & would want to get one, but I can’t find it on Target’s website.
Thank You!
I’d love to know the name of that storage unit from Target, too!
How long ago did you purchase the file cabinet from Target?
I’d also like to know more about it like the dimensions so I could make one because it doesn’t look like target carries it anymore.
Do you know the name of that file system, love it since I saw it am not able to find it any where on the target website. Thanks ,amazing craft area.
Looks like article was written in 2011, may have ever to get hubby to build the file system.