I couldn't take the mess on my table any longer ... time to tidy up! Yay! I can actually SEE my table! Everything is in it's place. Now, how long can I keep it this way? Good question...
I made these photos a bit larger than my usual photo size, and you can see them large if you want to click on them.
99% of my work time in this space is at night, so I've got to have lots of task lights on my desk. I like little lamps that I can move around and position just right over whatever I'm working on. It's also good to have a spare lamp on hand in case we have a baby chick that is in need of some extra warmth. I've been known to share my table with a baby chick on occasion.
As you can see, I love little drawer storage bins. They work so perfectly for so many things...and I have a LOT of things! As an illustrator/stamper/painter, I have all KINDS of marking/drawing/coloring implements. They all fit nicely in small organized drawers.
Every time I post a "clean" photo of my desk, I get asked about the container I use to house my colored pencils on my desk. Sorry, this is not an item you will find in retail shops -- not for sale, anyway. It is a display rack I picked up many years ago, but I don't know what it was specifically designed for. Maybe as a point-of-purchase display case for pens? Anyway, I wish I had two! It's PERFECT.
Tidying up my space always makes me happy... See the brown basket on top of the wooden 6-drawer unit? Cards from fellow stampers. Treasures, each and every one!
You have good place to work ;)
Posted by: | September 17, 2010 at 03:03 AM
I love your craft area...such organization! I have such a small space in my laundry room that I seem to be looking for something constantly. I dream of a room or a corner of a room where I can get all my things together. Maybe one day....Maybe not!
Posted by: glenda | March 12, 2010 at 01:44 AM
wow!! I really hope I can be as organized as you are.. phew! :)
Posted by: renaissance costume | March 11, 2010 at 08:24 AM
Oh my, how I just love organization! It looks so nice! BTW, do you know where you got the wooden 6-drawer unit? I love those....like old library card catalogs. :)
Posted by: Michelle Martin | March 10, 2010 at 01:28 PM
Oh my,I'm on my way to clean my room!!!
Thanks for the inspiration!!! Your room looks awesome!
Posted by: Diane L | March 10, 2010 at 12:36 PM
So, so pretty.
Posted by: MicheleP | March 10, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Okay, now you have shamed me into TRYING to clean up my craft room! With a week off at the end of the month, that can be my goal. Then maybe I can turn the dining room back to a dining room! LOL. Still I would LOVE to come play in your cozy room. hugs....
Posted by: Carol Dee | March 10, 2010 at 12:25 PM
I like how "cozy" everything is--right within reach. My work area is of similar size, and I love it. I'm not seeing your ribbon, and I KNOW you have ribbon. Where did you hide it? And what are those plastic boxes (stamp sets(?)) on the wall shelf in the lower photo by your flower pot stamp?
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | March 10, 2010 at 08:27 AM
I just love your blog and your farm and your creative space. Thanks for sharing it with us. So often, you are the bright spot in an otherwise hectic day. You and your art deserve many National accolades! Congrats on your magazine publication.
Nancy k in WI
Posted by: nancy kestin | March 10, 2010 at 08:02 AM
WOZER!!! that's a clean craft room..maybe I'll be inspired to do mine now...Where did you get your hanging stamp pad/marker/re-inker holder? I'm "supposedly" having one made from a guy my hubby works with..but he's not working fast enough...:) I want it NOW!~!!
Posted by: Kellie | March 10, 2010 at 07:32 AM
I would love to come over and help you mess it up again! Seriously it looks great. I gutted my craft room out and went to IKEA. Shampooed the carpet, painted the walls and basde boards. Now I hate to mess it up! My daughter professionally organized me, so I can clean anything up I do it record time, so that helped. Still looking for the time though to create. Thanks for the inspiration you porvide all of us each day! I cut my little message from the back of the envelope you sent to keep. Thanks for adding it! Carry on now and mess that room up! Can't wait to see what you will cook up next!
Posted by: Mecah Dow | March 10, 2010 at 06:28 AM
Love looking at where other people create!
I was wondering about photos you take of your projects-do you take them at your desk or have a light system, if so would you tell us about it? Thanks for sharing-I sure need help in the photo department.
Posted by: Bev | March 10, 2010 at 04:35 AM
wow, what a working place! love it! mine really could do with some order, have to see what I can do about it. You've done well ;)
Posted by: Micky | March 10, 2010 at 04:33 AM
Thanks for the pictures of your design area. I am constantly trying to get mine arranged so I feel comfortable in it but so far, no success.
As for the little holder for the pencils, I have several of them that I got from the hotel I used to manage. They are used for holding brochures which are all over the place in a hotel. I would think if you go to one, they probably have at least one they would give you!!
Posted by: Patsy Behrendt | March 09, 2010 at 09:27 PM
I needed to see your "clean" work space. An inspiration knowing that there is a desktop underneath it all. But after seeing yours....I definitely do NOT have enough pens. A must get !!
Posted by: Kathryn Scaletta | March 09, 2010 at 08:32 PM
Such organization. I have the space, the
baskets, a few drawers ( if you could find
them in my mess). I really do need to lock
myself in that room and tidy it up. I would probably be amazed at what I will find. Beautiful space Anna.
Posted by: NormaJ | March 09, 2010 at 07:47 PM
Your studio is absolutely beautiful. I was particularly touched by the little brown basket because of its contents.
Posted by: Gabi With An Eye | March 09, 2010 at 06:19 PM
Oh how I wish you could come help me do mine!!! Your space is so warm, and it tickles me to death that we both did the same thing on our table...I have the white cubes on either side also, with a white board I got at Lowe's in the closet organization section! I was so happy to find a white board, and I also store things on top like you! Too neat! You would die if you saw my room, I have such a mess, and way too much stuff (so says my boys)...there's never too much stuff, right???!!!
Have a great week...I got the books today I bought on ebay. So fun to look at! :D
Thanks for sharing your awesome creation station with us!!! <3
Posted by: diane mcvey | March 09, 2010 at 04:30 PM
it looks wonderful, so nice and neat, a perfect space for creating. If you are like me, I get mine straight and it takes one card to totally mess it up. LOL!
Posted by: Debbie | March 09, 2010 at 02:39 PM
Thanks for letting us see more of your room. Nice and clean now. I cleaned up my craft room, and haven't sat down to make a card since.
Posted by: Sally | March 09, 2010 at 02:10 PM
Wow, i would love to have a space like that so organized and filled with all kinds of goodies. Plus there is a fun farm just outside with friendly farm buddies. You have one awesome life. So glad I get to see a bit of it here on your blog!
Posted by: Katie R | March 09, 2010 at 01:16 PM
Looks great! I'm inspired to go and clean up my space. Thank you for sharing those photos.
Posted by: Lisa | March 09, 2010 at 01:09 PM