Where Bloggers Create Party

Karen of My Desert Cottage is hosting her second Where Bloggers Create Party.  I thought it would be fun to participate this year, and I needed a little motivation to get my room in order. :)

Everyone is going to show the area where they create, and also show what they create there.

I had no idea what a hard time I would have taking photos of the room where I work.  It's a little dark ~ kind of earthy and rustic, but it doesn't make for great flash free photos.  Decorating and organizing in here has been a bit of challenge for me.  I like the rustic aspect, and it goes with the style of the house, but sometimes I just want to paint everything white!

Most of my stamps are in a drawer, but the ones on the table are the ones I seem to use most frequently.  LOVE my birdcage...I have all kinds of things hanging from it...things I've received in swaps, things I've purchased, etc.

Some of my favorite stamps.

The good stuff.

 

I struggled for the longest time trying to find a good way to store my loose ribbon.  I ran across these hangers that have a velvet like finish to them, and it turned out to be the perfect way to keep the ribbon.  I can easily see everything I have and they don't slip off.  Each hanger is by color...the pink one.

The fireplace mantle where I keep jars of all kinds of vintage millinery and trims, etc.  In this photo you can really see how rustic the room is, the whole house is actually, lots of wood and stone...I love it in the winter when it's cold and stormy, but in the summer I want white!  Luckily the bedroom is all white and super sunny and feminine...so I spend a lot of time in there in the summer!

And my armoire which I love because it makes me appear WAY more organized than I really am.  This is where I keep a lot of my supplies and unfortunately lots of unfinished projects ~ I'm sure you can all relate :)

My dress form that is holding beautiful altered books at the moment.

We are also supposed to show what we create...I am realizing I participate in A LOT of swaps.  I am currently in five of them!  Unfortunately I can't post photos yet because they haven't been given out, but I thought I would post some photos of a few things I've made for past swaps.

The Kentucky Derby Hat Swap

Mermaid Swap

Magic Wand Swap

Marie Antoinette Canvas Swap

I'm going to try to fix a few more shots of my room and I will add them to this post.

And then I'm off to visit everyone!  Be sure to stop by Karen's blog...she has links posted of all the participants.

A huge thank you to Karen for hosting such a great event.

Comments

[Laura Ingalls Gunn]

What an amazing space you have created! It inspires me to add to my own crafting area.

I adore all of your storage solutions.

[Char]

Ooooh que bella, the wood, the stamps, vintage lace, what more could a girl ask for? But wait, scroll down and there's so much more to long for. What a wonderfully perfect space you have. Char

[Julie Ranaej]

Fabulous post and a real inspiration..great blog, too!

[Debby Harreittha]

Hi Cathy, What a fun and beautiful space you have. I love all of your projects and your books are awesome. I really enjoyed seeing your stamp collection, I love stamps. Thanks for sharing!
Debby

[Deborah]

Wonderful stone fireplace and awesome collection of the good stuff :) I enjoyed seeing it all

[glenda]

wow what a magic place to hang out in and do some great works of art, Thank you for shahowing us.,love from Glenda

[Queen of Dreamsz ~ The Art of Stuff]

Hi Kathy,

So nice to meet you..your studio is fabulous...the fireplace is so beautiful and that armoire is too die for! I have lots of wood in our home too but not as dark as yours. The last home we had was the dark wood like you have..I had the same moments of wanting to paint it white..but is was so beautiful as is yours. Thanks for letting me stroll through your beautiful space.

I would love for you to visit with me and stroll through my studio..it's been a labor of love to put together and now after a year in our home putting everything together as it should be I feel like I can "spread my wings" and fly!

Have a wonderful day,
Stephanie ♥

[Molly of Fleur de Bee]

Loving all your swap creations!! Thanks for sharing your inspiring space!!

[Pearl Maple]

you have some fun things going on in your creative space

great organisational tips to be creative in displaying tools that we love

[~ ~Ahrisha~ ~]

Great space and I love the hanger idea! Thanks. Your hat is amazing I adore hats and would love to wear one like that! Wonderful creativity.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

[Thespoena McLaughlin]

Great space and I love all those stamps, you've got some really great ones. I know what you mean about loving a rustic space and sometimes just wanting something bright and cheerful. I love my rustic space but every once in a while I get a twinge for something white, pink, and sparkly. LOL. Thanks for sharing.

[She]

Oh I love your studio and your stamps! (I have one of the stamps on the top row and I love her!) Love to come and play! x

[June]

Such a beautiful space and the things you create are gorgeous!

[Isabel Eaton]

Love all the stamps and such a creative and inspiring space thanx for sharing:O)

[Natalie]

Yes, ribbon is a challenge, isn't it?! I love your sweet dress form.

Thanks for sharing your creative space. Have a terrific Tuesday ~Natalie

[Charlene]

I do LOVE that fireplace. AMAZING! And your entire studio is wonderful. LOVE all the stamps. I too have so many but, some just make me smile when I see them sitting about. And I also adored you shelf of glitters...Never too much glitter! But, best of all was the hanger of ribbon idea. IT DOES GET OUT OF CONTROL so easily. Sorry I was late in starting my visits but, we had to keep the GRANDS over the weekend. And thank you for sharing your studio. Hope you will come by to visit me too. Charlene

[Terry Frias]

Loved your space and all yours supplies! I could swim for days in those stamps and the like!!!

[Sherry Williams]

I love your studio, Kathy! The ribbons on the hangers are so beautiful and your stamps are so pretty the way you have them organized.
See you soon in Cali!!!
hugs,
Sherry

[Jenny Bamford-Perkins]

Beautiful!! Thank you for letting me take a peek. Love how the dress form is holding your altered books!!

If you have time, I hope you'll stop by my Studio.

Hugs,
Jenny in MAine

[Cheryl~Zanymayd]

How Beautiful ~ Love that Old Armoire & the Jars on the Mantel with Your Treasures is Fabulous.... Thanks for Sharing

[Chloe]

Wow! Your space really is soo rustic! I love your stamp collection (^_^) & the way you store your ribbons,they look so pretty - a fantastic idea =)

thankyou so much for sharing!

Chloe x

[Nora Anne]

Your studio is awesome! Thanks for the peek into where you create such beautiful things~I LOVE your Kentucky Derby hat :)

[ramsam]

Gorgeous studio! Gorgeous work.
Thanks for sharing with us.
I am just a bit jealous for the magic wand. Beautiful!

[janet bernasconi]

Wow, how beautiful! Especially the Marie Antoinette things. I am a huge fan of the victorian era. I love your workspace too. ;)

Janet
Janet's Creative Pillows

[Jen]

What an amazing space! the fireplace is just wonderful! Love the way you display your goodies :)

luvs and glitter
~jen

p.s. i'm having a giveaway if you would like to stop by, but no pressure really just thought I'd let you know, there is vintage wallpaper and antique buttons involved:)