Renae Curtz
Did you know today is National Clean Up Your Room Day? Time to do some spring cleaning! Whether your craft room could use a little sprucing up or a complete makeover, I have the perfect solution.
We’re excited to introduce Creating Keepsakes new publication, Creative Spaces (on sale today)! And I’m thrilled that my craft room was chosen to be featured in this brand new magazine.
This special issue is so inspiring – I’m always updating my space, so it’s fun to have an entire book filled with amazing rooms inspired by amazing women! Click HERE for a sneak peek of this issue!
Click on the cover image to order your copy today! Free shipping in the U.S. through 5/27/11. Just enter coupon code: SPACESBB
I thought I’d give you a closer look at some of the storage in my space – I spend a good portion of my free time in this space and it’s important to me that it be welcoming and inspiring. In order to do that, I’ve created fun, useful storage that’s mostly upcycled! Here’s one side of my craft room:
Photo courtesy of Creating Keepsakes magazine
For instance, the stamp shelves you see here were a display cabinet in one of my favorite stores. The store had sold out of the items it was using the cabinet for and I picked it up for the bargain price of $20. Can’t beat that! This little beauty might have ended up in a dumpster! Now it graces my space and allows me to easily access stamps that I tend to go to most often.
Another great find is this ribbon storage created from an old tool crate. I purchased it at an antique store for $15, painted it red and added the number accent. I keep this on my wrapping table so I can access ribbon right away!
I think my favorite item in my wrapping area is this old crock that we received from our sweet Grandma Lucy. It’s just got so much character! I keep my extra wrapping paper in it. It’s just a little bit of heaven!
And finally, keeping all those little paper pieces accessible and in eyesight is easy with this old, wooden tape measure. It’s not the most unique idea — I stole the idea from one of my Pottery Barn design books — but Pottery Barn never used it like this! I love that it’s a bit messy and that so many inspiring products are on display.
So here’s my challenge to you…Find things you love and make them work in your space. If it’s the wrong color, paint it! Look for items that you can alter or use in a different way. I love to shop thrift stores, consignment and antique stores for unique items to dress up my space.
Wouldn’t you love to win this inspiring publication? Well, we’d love to give it to you! Simply leave your comment below and we’ll pick one lucky winner. All comments must be received by midnight (MDT) on Wednesday, May 11.
Thanks for stopping by!
Renae
P.S. In honor of National Clean Up Your Room Day, we’ve got another fun giveaway in store for you. Stay tuned for our second post for all the details!
Great idea to use items you already have in your craft room for storage. I love using and finding unique items for my craft space. I would love to see this magazine which would have many ideas I can use.
God bless,
Peggy
Some wonderful ideas!! I just reorganized my scrap space this week and I love that it is clean. I just wish it stayed that way. I hope to keep it better organized this year! I love the Ruler idea, I have one of those rulers. I am going to use it!!
Love your space! I have a crock like yours and I use it for my wrapping paper. I love repurposing things for my scrap space.
Thanks for sharing that ribbon-holder. It looks fabulous!
I am moving to a new house next month and it looks like I might actually get a craft room although a tiny and tight space, but happy to have a space to call my own. I would love to have some help and a copy of this publication would be perfect to give me some ideas. Thanks for sharing some fabulous tips!
i love to see how other people organize their stuff and what their studios look like.
I love what you’ve done with the place Rene. Thanks for sharing. I’d love to have a copy of that mag to see if it can help with my space. Thanks for the chance to win one.
Hugs
Jessica
Love what you are doing with that ruler!
im digging out my old crock & putting it to some good use…. thank you for idea! i love it!
I really need to get this publication! My craft room has taken on a life of its own and is a mess! I need some ideas for corraling all of the stuff I’ve accumulated in my small space so I can use it more effectively. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
I use smaller crocks in my scrap space for storage! Love them! Where did you find the card rack? I would love one of those!
Love your crock with the wrapping paper. I try to stop at my favorite thrift store whenever I am in their area. Never know what you will find to re-purpose.
all truly amazing ideas! I love the wrapping paper crock! I am off to look fr something similarly cute for my stash!
thanks for the chance to win!
Jenn Post
I have just a tiny space in the corner of the living room and it’s bursting at the seams! I’ve been keeping an eye out at different thrift stores for some bargains but nothing has jumped out yet…but it’s worth the hunt!
I could use all the help I could get to organize my “dinky” space for crafting –living in a condo and not a lot of storage, I’m always looking for creative ways to make my crafting area workable!
Wow! What a craft room I would love that kind of space, but my small corner is good. So off I go to clean it up a bit.
This is definitely a magazine I Need!
I, too, have been collecting lovely little items to reuse as storage – antique Ball Jars, old candy dishes, old cans and cigar boxes etc.
I need to organize my craft/scrap space. Thanks for all the great ideas!
I love to look at other’s craft rooms! The ruler idea is great! I have one of those but I don’t use it for storage!
I really like the ribbon storage, I’ve been looking for some way to organize my many spools and that may be it!
How timely! I’ve been in the process of cleaning my creative space for the last week (yes, that’s how bad it was).
I am always on the lookout for new ways to get organized cuz lordy knows I need some help there…
I have been cleaning and moving and cleaning and moving…..for a month…ca’t seem to get my craft room in a flow. BUT IWILL NOT BE DEFEATED…any help would be GREATLY appreciated. TIP: I do use a shoe holder that hangs over the door for odds and ends and a sweated holder that hanges in the closet for different items in boxes or cases like embellishments, etc nothing too heavy. Those have seemed to help some.
Some great ideas. I could use some more to help me rearrange my studio.
This just what I need. Thanks for the chance to win it.
I am continually re-inventing / reorganizing my studio space (usually in an attempt to fit in one more thing!). I love the idea of things being out and visible, but worry about sun (fading) and dust (ICK!!) — so my storage is fairly utilitarian. Would love to see more ideas.
I just made a wall hanging today to display my latest paper crafted projects. I would love to have this issue so I can make my space even more creative.
I love to upcycle and recycle so my craft room is a hodgepodge of old drawers, crocks, and type cases. Love it in it’s glorious mess!
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I really need HELP! My craft room is a mess. A disaster!! I had help moving my stuff from one room to another. Well it was moved alright. Things were just thrown in on the tables, the floor and anyplace there was an empty space. Now I don’t know where to start. I really need this book.