Aug 23 2011
‘Stampin’ Spaces’ Blog Hop with the Inky Antics Team!
Hi everyone! Welcome to the Inky “Stamping Spaces” Blog Hop! I’m tickled to see you and hope you’ll find a little inspiration along your way today! Perhaps you’ve come from talented Trudy’s blog. If not, just follow the links shared in each designer’s blog, and we’ll be sure to guide your way. Each of us from the Inky Antics design team will be sharing peeks into our personal stampin’ spaces. Believe it or not …. I’m still trying to get comfy with this … so please be gentle with your comments! 😉
So, welcome to my studio! (All photos will enlarge when you click on them.)
When I’m sitting at my stampin’ table, this is my view. Lots of natural light comes in through this window, but because it faces West, I need to close the blinds during afternoons in Summer.
Why the front door? My studio is attached to the garage and in that respect it is separate from my home.~
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Here’s my view to the right, just in front of my stampin’ table. This is a very recent addition, courtesy of hubby and his woodworking talents. The shelves are adjustable too! The majority of my stamps are unmounted, and I store them in these binders by theme and by company brands. Tex’s Tip: During concentrated production times, such as when working on a Dirty Dozen gallery, I often place probable/possible stamp choices in a plastic shoebox so I’m not opening binders multiple times.
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Looking in from the front door, my stampin’ table is dividing the main room space from the “kitchen” space. My every-time items such as markers, scissors, bone folders, & adhesives are just to my right side, though not seen in this particular photo. This pic includes sweet friends, Joy Kennedy of Our Craft Lounge, and Daisy Sparks of Eclectic Paperie. This is my standard setup for my own stamping time.
Whenever I teach classes, the setup changes to having 2, 6-ft. tables plus a 3-ft table at the end, creating a large rectangle of stampin space to accommodate 10 stampers.~
When you look past my stampin’ table, this is directly behind me. The countertops serve as my station for die cutting, heat embossing, dry pressure embossing. Yeah … normally at least one or two necessary items are atop the counter, such as Big Shot and/or Cuttlebug. Don’t let this picture fool ya! I am actually more of an “explosion” stamper who must round up everything after 2 or 3 projects and put it all back in place! LOL The little white storage box in the corner holds embossing powders, while bottles of glitter actually perch along the top edge of the stove top. Although the stove isn’t normally needed as a studio item, it does come in handy for holiday dinners while the turkey is hoarding the oven in the ‘real’ kitchen! ha
I don’t know about you, but I require “light” when I stamp. So, one of the very first changes I made to the main room upon moving here was to add more lights! When you have a stampin’ room full of ladies for stampin’ classes, and the lights are on …. we can really “heat up” this place in a hurry! haha
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Here’s some of my ribbon storage. I created this with foam board, elastic hair bands, and a readily available 3-drawer plastic organizer. For shorter pieces … maybe 2 yards or so, I also use the “Spool & Store” system, available at Inky Antics! ~
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Yayyy! Earlier, I was unable to upload the next photo … it seemed that pesky “Murphy and his ‘law’ was messing around with me. Well, now that I’ve given ‘Murphy’ the boot …. I can share this area to the left of my stampin’ table.
The tall 5-‘drawer’ organizer contains my 12×12 dsp’s, sorted basically by color or theme. When I work on a particular theme of projects for the Dirty Dozen, I pull possible choices out and use a large craft keeper for those themes until ready to put back into these lidded drawers. Atop the dsp drawers are my ribbons – explained in a separate photo.
I wanted more display room for classes, so we made one from a sheet of galvanized metal. It’s framed to match the doorways, and has fade-control light switches fromed in for managing the main room lighting. (I typically use that only when a group or class is here.)
12 x 12 cardstocks are in the 8-pocket shelving, while magazines and other references are in the little bookcase. Truthfully, there are even a couple or three children’s books in there, even though I try never to have littles out here for more than 2 minutes! ha
The second area of my studio includes lots of storage for wood-mounted stamps, cardstocks, coloring mediums, inks & refills and my sewing machine as well. The drawing of Disney’s Dopey up on top? That was drawn & painted by my DD during her Senior year of high school. I love it still. Even though this pic is dated 2007, the room remains basically the same, except there are lots more ribbon jars across the top. 😉
Wow! I hope you found something to spark some ideas for your own crafty space today! ~
~BLOG HOP DETAILS: The blog hop starts today (Tuesday) and ends on Sunday, August 28th at midnight Central time. Please visit each DT members’ blog to view their stamping space and leave a comment for each designer. The more you comment, the better your chances are to win. (Limit one comment per blog, please). One person’s name will be drawn at random to receive a fun Inky prize pack. The winner’s name will be announced on the Inky Antics blog next Monday, so remember to stop back and see if you’ve won! Best of luck to you, and thanks a buncha for sharing some of your moments with me today!
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48 responses so far
What a wonderful crafting area! Love all of the light!
Great crafty place Tex!
Looks like a fun place to hang out! Can I come play with you? 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
Hugs,
True 😀
wow! nice room loaded with tons of stuff 🙂 thanks for sharing it.
What a great room Tex!
Any space is a good space when it comes to stamping! yours’ is great.
stamping sue
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love the ribbon storage! Thanks for sharing your stamping space!
Anne
Thanks for sharing!
I didn’t realize you had a kitchen in your studio, Tex! How handy for whipping up a stamping snack on the stove…or maybe just washing your hands in the sink, LOL. Great lighting and so much space for you and friends. Such a lovely spot to create in. Thanks so much for sharing with us!
You know I love your space Bev! What a treat to be reminded! Hugs.
oooh, love your lighting….I like lotsa light too! Fun space to create in! 🙂
Bev thanks for the tour, hopefully your feeling more comfy now that you posted it. You have a wonderful stamping space and everything is so nicely organized, I really like the binders for your stamp storage… and yes good lighting is a must!
Have a great day ~ Jovi
Great space with great storage ideas.
Im so jelouse! This is a wonderful room . Love all the cabinets!!!
Wow! Kitchen in a studio! I am soooo envious. Love the ribbon storage idea too! http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/
You did a great job with sharing the space- love all the organization. How fun that your friends are included in a picture…that is usually the best thing about craft spaces.
Thanks for sharing your room! That ribbon drawer looks fabulous 🙂 So many pretty colors!
what a wonderful space, so inviting, thanks so much for sharing.
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Great crafting space! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve been there!!! Your stamp “cottage” absolutely ROCKS, Bev! Such an ideal space!
What a nice big space you have to work in! Really great space!
Each one of you girls has given me ideas for my craft area. Thanks for sharing your space with all of us.
Love that you have a counter. I’m waiting for DH to make me a higher table. I like to do a lot of things from a standing height and a normal table is hard on my back. Love your lighting too. Thanks for sharing!
Great that you have a table for crafting friends!
What a wonderful crafting space! Thanks so much for sharing!
Hugs
Joyce
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I got homesick for being in your stamping room when I saw these pics. Hugs!
This area looks so large and I love your area-so jealous- thanks for sharing your space and ideas.
Thanks for sharing your area and your special ideas too. That ribbon storage idea is particularly helpful.
wow you have a huge craft room! I would LOVE to be able to have friends come craft with me in my space! thanks for sharing!
Oh, how I miss that stampin space my friend!
Tex this is FANTASTIC girl, LOVE your space and such GREAT photos!!!!! Wish we were closer we could stamp together 🙂
I just love your space!!….you have so much room…I’m actually a little jealous…LOL!!….thank you for sharing!
LOOOVE your stamping house! LOL 😉
What a great space Bev. I love all the light.
So much light! That is the biggest complaint I have about my space is that I don’t have enough light. You have t hought yours out well!
Great stamping space and the lighting is so very important as you mentioned.
Always fun to take a little snoop of others crafty spots! RFS!
Holy canoli!!!! That is one AWESOME stamping studio, my friend! Like they say, “everything’s big in Texas!” LOL! I envy you that track lighting. (Note to self: research to see if this is difficult to install.) Lighting is so important. You are well organized, too. I really like your idea for the foam boards for your ribbon. It looks very neat and organized. I have all of mine color coded, but they are in tubs, and I hate digging through them. Wish I could be there stampin’ with you!
Hey! Joy’s sitting in my chair! lol…
WOw…”extra space”. You are a lucky lady! Thanks for sharing your space with us.
Looks like a fun place to come for a class. Thanks for sharing!
So bright and great organization!
Whoa, girly….this looks familiar…LOL!!! You have the bestest stampin studio evah!!!!!!
i love being able to view other’s stamping rooms. you have a great set up.
Your room is just perfect for a day of crafty activities. I love your ribbon storage. Thanks for giving us a peek at your great studio.
WOW! What a fabulous stamping space and even room for friends!! tfs
Wow, Deb!! Your space is great…very well organized. I had to laugh when you said “explosion stamper” because I so am too! LOL! My hubby just finished renovating our 2 car garage and moved me in! I am thrilled! I have my table and computer area set up but am still working on storage for the rest. I LOVE your lighting. That’s next on our to-do list. TFS! Katie
Your space looks great, Bev…and wonderfully organized too!! Wish mine was! Thanks for sharing!!
Oh my goodness! I love your space! It.is.awesome!!!