Crafty Cat

 

One of our cats, Roxy decided to join me in my craft room this morning - however I had just finished putting silver glitter glue on these 'Let it Snow' sentiments when she walked all over them. 

Guess who now has glittery paws!

Back in the craft room

 

At last I can move back into the craft room! It has had a new ceiling, all walls skimmed and painted a very pale gray colour. All it needs is a new carpet, but that can wait until after lockdown finishes.

I also got the new issue of Simply Cards magazine in the post today and can't wait to try out the new embossing folder that came with it!

Last chance to craft for a while

 

.... as tomorrow I have to empty my craft room as it is being re-decorated next week. It was last decorated over 15 years ago! We were hoping to get a new carpet too, but that will have to wait until we get out of Tier 4.  This little bedroom has so much stuff crammed into it, that it will take a while for it all to be removed and stacked elsewhere. Certainly makes me realise how much stuff I have accumulated over the years!!

Far Too Much Stuff

Way back in July 2015 I bought a huge amount of stash off a lady who had to give up crafting for health reasons. I blogged about it here and here

I was searching in my craft room for some gilding flakes when I realized that over 4 years later, I still had so much of that stash lying untouched in different boxes and drawers

I really should stop buying fancy new bits that catch my eye and start using more of what I already have - there are still loads of papers, card stock, ribbons, toppers and other embellishments that I haven't touched yet. Perhaps a new years resolution should be no new purchases until a dent is made in this stash!!

Craft Room Tidy Up!

I picked up a bargain table and bookcase for the craft room (ie the small boxroom)- which has necessitate in a BIG TIDY UP!

I am a bit of a messy crafter and like to be surrounded by things to give me inspiration, but it was getting a bit out of hand. 

I had to take out most of the boxes and storage units to fit the new furniture and this forced me to clear up the piles of paper, stamps and embellishments that I have lying around

However I can't promise that it will stay this neat and tidy for long!

What A Mess!!

Yes, This is my craft room - I would like to say that I was in full creative flow when this was taken, but no, this is how I walked away and left it yesterday!

After years of having to craft at the dining room table, it is so nice not to have to pack everything away each time. I am lucky to have room for 2 desks and loads of storage boxes and trays. However, I cannot remember where I have put my pineapple die and stamp set - shall I waste time sorting through everything or hope it just turns up?

ps - why did I get over 700 hits on my blog yesterday, mainly from Russia???

What a Relief!

For a while I thought I was going to loose my craft room! My son has split with his girlfriend and wanted to move back home for a bit. 

Whilst I would have loved having him home once again, it would have meant going back to crafting on the dining room table. And I have accumulated a lot more stash since then!

So, I have am quite relieved that he has found a house to rent nearby with a friend from work.

My Cozy Cave

This is my small and compact craft room- after years of crafting on the dining room table, I really appreciate a room of my own. Not surprisingly, the size of my stash has also grown to fill all the extra space. 

I love just spending the odd hour in here, listening to the radio and playing with my bits and pieces - I never have clear idea how my cards will turn out, I just put together a stamp, a backing paper and some embellishments and see what works together!

I find card making a great way of de-stressing from life and also a great way of making friends through my blogs, swaps and craft forums. A happy and healthy New Year to you all!

OMG - What Have I Done!

I have a small craft room - well,  just the box room of the house, which is already crammed with 2 desks and all my craft stuff - and now I have just gone and bought a load more!

A lady nearby has had to give up card making due to ill health unfortunately, and I have just bought her entire stash off her including the storage units

There are so many papers, embellishments, stamps, ribbons, stickers and card stock, that I now have no excuse for buying anything new for the next 10 years!

A space of my own.....

As my son has now moved out to be with his girlfriend, we now have a spare bedroom which I have rapidly converted into a craft room! 

It is lovely to have a space of my own - but moving all my papers, embellishments, ribbons, inks, stamps, die cuts, scissors and card blanks in made me realize how much stash I have for this hobby that was supposed to help me save money! I know it looks a bit messy but it is great to have everything to hand.

I have had to invest in a new desk lamp but it is wonderful to be able to keep all my bits and pieces out and not tidy them away after a crafting session. Hopefully it will spur on my creativity so I can make even more cards and atc's!