Is this true for you??

Ha ha!

Your DREAM Craft room...

No, this is not my crafting room.  

So, if you could have your DREAM craft room or space, what would it look like?  What would you have in it?  What colours would it be?  I'd love to hear your thoughts!  Leave comments on this blog post!!

For fun, check some of these out:

Awesome craft rooms/spaces!

These spaces are fun to look at and they inspire me to think about my space in new ways.  :)

Enjoy your day!!

Debbie's Stamping Space

Hi everyone,

Here's another fabulous stamping space to check out!

Debbie is a lovely person.  She has been stamping and creating for a long time and has worked hard to organize her space.  She took great pictures of her space and you can view them online here:

Debbie's Stamping Space

Here are the pictures separately too.

Debbie's desk!  So organized and functional.
Did you build it or buy it somewhere?  

I love the chair and I love the paper storage under her desk.

I know she told me where she bought this amazing storage unit...maybe IKEA?
I'll check and update this.

HELLOOOO!!!!!  MUFFIN TINS for organizers!
Amazing idea and so cute!  

This makes me feel nice just by looking at it!  I seriously love organizing.  

Wow - what an amazingly organized drawer!  I love it!

So neat and tidy!

Punch heaven!

Wonderful ribbon organizer!

Great use of a closet!

Closer view.

Right side of the closet.

Closer view

Thank you, Debbie, for sharing pictures of your great stamping space!  I love it!

Enjoy your day!
Andra

Stamping Space Contest Deadline

Good morning,

Just a quick note today to let you know that the Stamping Space Contest deadline is Friday, August 17.

Send me your pictures for a chance to win!

Thanks,
Andra

Misha's Stamping Space

Hi everyone,

I'm happy to share pictures of another great space today!

Misha is a Demonstrator in my group.  She has creativity and artistic ability running through her veins.  I love her work!

Misha moved into a new house within the last 2 years and has carved out a new
place in her basement for her to craft and create.  

This is her storage space.  It holds her ink, stamp sets, punches, ribbon and old Idea Books.
 

Misha said that although this desk is not a practical work space, she loves it because it is an antique.
I think it's wonderful!  

Misha is hoping to "liven" up the space with some items on the walls.  She's thinking of making a fabric covered cork board to hang above her desk.  I think that's a great idea!

Also, Misha asked me about the stuffed Owls that are all over the shelves in my stamping studio.  I did NOT make them - my sweet sister-in-law, Caroline made them!  I mailed fabric to her (she and Shawn live in Halifax!) and she created a pattern and made them for me.  I love them!!!

Thanks for sharing pictures of your Stamping Space, Misha!  I love it!

Enjoy your day,
Andra

ps - send me pics of YOUR space!  Remember the contest: I will randomly pick someone who has sent me pictures of their space to win a prize pack to use/decorate their space!

Lora's Stamping Space

Hi everyone,

I'm really enjoying seeing pictures or hearing stories about your creative workspaces!  It doesn't matter if your space is big or small, "perfect" or a "work in progress", I'd love to see it!

I don't have to share your pictures on my blog if you don't want me to, but a few people have said it's ok if I post their pictures.

Lora is a Demonstrator in my group.  She is a wonderfully talented and creative person.  She has a fabulous space.  I love the red walls!!!  She told me that she has just recently finished organizing her space and was glad to get some pictures of it looking so good!

Lora and her parents custom built her ink pad and ribbon holder.
I think they built all of her storage shelves too!

I love the chalkboard Decor Elements on the wall.  I miss those! 

Great use of a corner desk! 

I love how everything is visible and within easy reach!

Thanks for sharing pictures of your Stamping Space, Lora!  

Have a great day everyone,

Andra

August Stampin' Up! Specials and a Contest

Wowza!  There is a lot going on in Stamplandia (made up name) this month!

Here's a run down:

1) SPOOKTACULAR Starter Kit deal!
I wrote about this earlier, but as a quick review:
- the Starter Kit only costs $125 and you get to choose over $150 worth of product for that price!
- there is no shipping cost and only 1 tax on the Starter Kit
- you purchase the kit ONLINE and it's quick and easy.  It ships right to you!
- If you purchase the Starter Kit in August, you will receive a fabulous project kit worth over $75!  (I get one too so that's exciting!)
- you will ALSO get a FREE bundle of special Convention items from ME if you sign up!
- there is NO PENALTY if you get the starter kit and NEVER place another order!
- Contact me for more information and to take advantage of this incredible deal!!!


2) HOLIDAY CATALOGUE!
We can't really call it a "mini" anymore because it's BIG!!!

If you don't have a copy of the Holiday Catalogue, let me know.  I have PILES of them here, just for you!  In the meantime, you can view it online.  Just follow the link to my BUSINESS WEBSITE (top right of menu) and you can check it all out!

There are tons of fabulous new products for you to play with!!!


3) MDS2 is coming...
For those of you who have bought MDS AND those of you who haven't bought it yet, Stampin' Up! is preparing to release MDS2!  There are an incredible amount of improvements and additions to this program.  It looks amazing and so simple to use!

If you already have MDS, you can purchase the upgrade when it is available.  If you purchase MDS now, you will get the upgrade to MDS2 for FREE.

If you haven't bought it yet, you can try a 1 month FREE TRIAL of MDS and this is the perfect month to do it because...read below!!!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW A FUN VIDEO MADE BY STAMPIN' UP! SHOWING WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH MDS!!!

4) BIG MDS DISCOUNTS!!!
Read below for information from Stampin' Up! on August's Digital Special.  This is the perfect time to download some digital content AND print some photo books or other items!

This is PERFECT timing because of the FREE TRIAL!!!

31% OFF DIGITAL FOR 31 DAYS Get 31% off 31 digital content options and most of our print products for all 31 days in August! What's on sale?  ALL cards, photobooks, individual pages, and tags.That's right: print any photobook, board book, swatchbook, individual pages, greeting card, postcard, trifold card, or tag-all for 31% off. Some of our best digital content. 30 downloads and 1 content disc. Yup, that equals 31. Here's the list of content: Item Digital Content Retail Price 31% Off Price 127217 Floral District Collection Disc  $    29.95  $  20.67 118115 Night and Day Designer Series Paper  $      6.95  $    4.80 129929 Candid Frames  $      3.75  $    2.59 129921 Check This Out Page Templates  $      6.50  $    4.49 129609 Blossom Builders Embellishments  $      7.95  $    5.49 128999 It's All Me Kit  $    12.50  $    8.63 127441 Whimsical Note Journal Template  $      2.50  $    1.73 128342 Pinwheel Daily Calendar Template  $    12.50  $    8.63 127599 Party Animal Kit  $    12.50  $    8.63 127600 Autumn Traditions Kit  $    12.50  $    8.63 127620 Grateful Heart Thanksgiving Ensemble  $    18.50  $  12.77 126027 Playful Polka Dots Kit  $    12.50  $    8.63 130066 World Traveler Photobook Template  $    21.95  $  15.15 131221 Storybook Specialty Designer Series Paper  $      6.50  $    4.49 130850 Joyful Times Kit  $    12.50  $    8.63 124463 One Great Year Digital Kit  $    12.50  $    8.63 127175 Limited Edition Embellishments  $      3.75  $    2.59 129607 Walk in the Park II Kit  $    12.50  $    8.63 129934 #HASHTHIS Stamp Brush Set  $      9.95  $    6.87 129923 Book of Birthdays Swatchbook Template  $    15.95  $  11.01 121071 Travel Journal Kit  $    13.25  $    9.14 129924 Get it Done Kit  $      7.95  $    5.49 129005 Sweetly Nested Framable  $      6.50  $    4.49 127758 Delight in the Day Photobook Template  $    24.95  $  17.22 130862 Blast Off Ensemble  $    24.95  $  17.22 129890 Little Milestone Birthdays Greeting Card  $      9.95  $    6.87 128892 Designer Gift Cards  $      6.50  $    4.49 127580 And a Happy New Year Photocard Template  $      2.50  $    1.73 127435 Thanks Tons Greeting Card Template Set  $      3.75  $    2.59 127587 Sending Glad Tidings Designer Tags Kit  $      9.95  $    6.87 127762 Gratitude Framable Designer Template  $      2.50  $    1.73 I think that's all the news for now.  I will be placing more orders later in August, but if you're planning on ordering from the amazing MDS sale list, you can do so as your OWN order on my business website!  It's quick and easy and the downloads will be available for you immediately!   Oh, one more thing - I have a contest idea: I have received a number of private emails about your stamping spaces (in response to my post about my new Stamping Studio).  Send me PICTURES of your stamp spaces and I'll select a random winner to receive a gift package to use in her Stamping Space!   I will post the pictures of your Stamping Space on my blog too.  It'll be fun!  Send me your pics!   Have a great night! Andra

My Stamping Studio

Hi friends,

Over the past few months I have been working to move my Craft Room, (or "Stamping Studio" as I call it) from the spare room in my house up to my 3rd floor (attic) family room space.  I really spread my stuff out when I had the whole spare room, so it has taken quite a while to move everything upstairs and get it organized.

I have been working on it for the past few days and I think it's finally ready to show you!

Here are some pictures of my lovely new space!  I love it more than I thought I would.  Although it is smaller than my whole room was, I am upstairs with my kids and I can be with them.  It's also in plain view which causes me to work harder to keep it tidy.

It is SUPER tidy right now and I'm actually afraid to make anything because it looks so nice!

I'd love to see pictures of YOUR stamping space!  Leave a comment on this post about YOUR craft space.  If you want, you can also send me a photo and I can post them on my blog as a special entry.  Whether your stuff is stored in a bucket in your closet or if you have an entire room (or whole basement!) to yourself, it's all good!  :)

WARNING: lots of pictures and details ahead.  Hope it's not too boring - I was just so excited to show it off since it's clean!!!

This is my stamping space.  On the right you will see the edge of the low wall for the staircase coming up to the 3rd floor.  This is in the back end of the house.  

When looking at my Studio, this is the left side.  More detailed pictures below.

My wonderful 12x12 paper stands.  I bought them when a Scrapbooking Store in town went out of business.  LOVE them.  

The top of the shelf right beside my paper stands.  The binders hold all my Stampin' Success magazines (you get them for free every month when you are a Demonstrator).  The round bins hold things like adhesive, Stamp-a-ma-Jig, Heat Gun, etc.

This is the bottom of the shelf pictured above.  I have tons of things here.  Business supplies, class supplies and other miscellaneous STUFF.  

This is the next shelf.  It is full of old catalogues, my acrylic blocks, my grid paper, card stock scraps, MORE 12x12 paper (my retired packs) and more.  The containers and boxes at the bottom have my sponges, embossing powders, retired punches and more.
 

These are all my wood mount stamps.  LOTS of retired ones I just CAN'T part with!  At the top of this built in shelf are my embellishment containers.  Only TWO of those have current embellishments.  The rest are retired.  (Can you say HOARDER???)  

This shows my back desk area.  I don't use it other than to put my ink pads, markers and tools on.  It's usually messy.  It looks lovely here!  See my little boy curtain?  I think I will use some of Stampin' Up!'s gorgeous fabric and make a new one for myself...someday.

This picture shows the right side of my Studio.  

This is to the Right of my "ink pad" desk.  Clear mount stamp sets on top two shelves.  The pink boxes have my SNAIL adhesive and my envelopes in them.  The burgundy boxes are "seasonal" stamp sets (Christmas, Autumn, Spring) and the dark boxes on the bottom have my Big Shot Dies L and XL dies in them.    

A closer view: top shelf are retired sets.  Second shelf are current.  

This funny shelf was the perfect shape for my ribbon holders (this style of holder retired a few years ago).  I also keep all my fabric here.  

This is the other wall.  I have accessories hanging on the decorative rod.  You can see all my punches and my Big Shot dies underneath them.  The cupboards with doors house all my 8 1/2 x 11 card stock along with other stuff.  My Big Shot lives on top of those shelves.  

Close up shot of embellishments and punches.  I hang items like rhinestones, pearls, linen thread and more.  Easy to find.  

This is the shelf beside my paper cupboards.  The boxes on top are filled with CARDS.  These shelves are filled with kits and envelopes and clear bags and a million other things.  It's really silly how much stuff I have.  :)

This is my desk. Tidy and artfully arranged.  :)  I found this table/desk at Home Outfitters for $15.  The top has some scratches, but I don't care!  I love the drawer.  I keep my tools and paper piercer, etc in there.

This is just the view of one wall from behind my desk (standing in front of the window)  

And this is the other wall from behind my desk.  

This is the view I have of the rest of the 3rd floor from my Stamping Studio.  I love it when the boys are up here with me and we have music playing and we're talking and having fun together.  It's a lovely feeling to work WITH them.  

Oh, this is the cute little kitchenette area just past my Studio area.  I have other stamp stuff here, but the drawers are mostly filled with the boys' craft stuff and games, puzzles, etc.  It's handy to have a kettle and tea up here though.  

Well, I hope that wasn't too boring.  If nothing else, these pictures will be helpful for House Insurance purposes!  :)  

Have a perfect day!  Don't forget to leave a post about YOUR Stamping/Crafting space.  I'd love to see pictures and hear about it!  

Andra

ps - Don't forget: my next order date is August 6.  Contact me by NOON to have your order included!  The new Mini is out so you can get tons of new, awesome stuff!