These magnets were so much fun to create.
Love this saying!!
This enamel ware made for a great piece. The hat, bird, and quote all are magnets that can be removed. I need to make more of these that are interchangeable!
Here’s a wreath fit for any haunted house’s front door.
Trick or Treat!
More Magnets
Posted in Enamelware, fall crafts, Halloween, Magnets, papercraft, Vintage Photo, vintage photos
Simply Bungalow SIMPLY out did themselves once again! The shop was delightful and filled to the brim with Autumn goodness.
So warm and inviting!
I always say it is my “happy place.”
The upstairs was decked out for Halloween. It was truly magazine worthy!
Spooktacular isn’t it?!
Tomorrow’s post will feature my creations at the market.
Wow! If you’ve stuck with me on this, I hope your not too tired to see the last bit. 
This may be the most cluttered corner of the room. 
I love my suitcases! They look so cool and are great storage. And yes, more enamelware for storage too.
Looking up you’ll see this view.
Here’s a peek inside the cabinet.
I used to keep all my ribbon spools in there but then came up with this beautiful and functional way to keep ribbon. I love it!
These shelves are clear plastic frames turned upside down to hold my clear stamps.
Above that I have a stash of vintage finds that I plan to put little paper flowers in. I think I need to quit buying and start making!
Above that are these muffin tins. I just used dowel sticks to hold them up.
Here’s a peek at what’s inside one.
Some of my paper roses waiting for stems.
I think this may be my new thing to collect. I love using old fibers on cards.
This is the back of my door.
Above the door is where I display the magnets I’ve made.
I do have one more corner that is my husband’s favorite spot to read.
I even have stuffed stashed behind there.
This room is my studio; my place to work; my place to play; my place to relax; my place to hide. This last photo shows you it is my haven!
Thanks so much for letting me show you my space. I think I appreciate it so much more after posting all of this. Blessings!
I hope you don’t mind these daily posts. I’m just too lazy to make it long right now. Plus little doses are easier. Right? Well, here’s the wall we were working on from yesterday.
I showed you the corner. . . now for the counter.
Lots of enamelware bowls filled with scribbles and ink droppers; my carousel of misc stuff, my wine rack pen holder. (I just used large glasses) and a tray of goodies. Here’s some photos of close ups.
I’m so glad God made colors!
More enamelware for paper.
And lastly, my carousel of misc tools.
There you have my counter. Which by the way my hubby made from counter top and organizational cubbies. That was my very first addition to this room way back when.
Posted in craft room space, Enamelware, organization, papercraft, repurposed junk, studio tour, Vintage
I showed you this shot from my door yesterday with the promise of more details. So here we go.
While I’m tempted to start with what I think is more fun. I will be a good tour guide and go in order. There is no close up of my cricut machine but I do love it! This machine has a little more heritage and has seen a lot of mileage. It was my mother’s before I inherited it and I’ve had it for over 25 years. It was the “Cadillac” of it’s time. I’ve been told to never get rid of it because they don’t make them like this anymore. Sometimes the computerized machines are tempting but this old girl has done just fine. I used to use it to make matching dresses for my girls, then when they ceased to be impressed with handmade clothes, I took on home decor and quilting. Now it’s major use is to sew on paper!! A few stitches can make any card look all the better.
On my computer desk is this jar. I saw this great idea on a blog to create an inspiration jar. The idea was to write out random ideas for projects and then just pick one from the jar when you felt creative. Well, if you look closely you’ll see I managed to write one idea down. My problem certainly isn’t ideas. It’s the opposite, I have so many things on my “to do” list that to just pick something just for the heck of it hasn’t really worked for me. Maybe I should put candy in the jar instead.Now that would inspire me!
You’ll see I have an addiction to enamel ware. I just love the stuff. It is so chippy and vintage. It makes for great storage as well. 
This little bowl holds a bunch of my cutout vintage photos. My family thinks it’s creepy to have a bowl full of people. It seems perfectly normal to me. It’s not like they talk to me or anything 
Also on my desk sits this adorable little pin cushion I bought at Simply Bungalow.
Okay, this one is a little crazy. I do so love making things pretty that I hated having a container of baby wipes sitting on my desk. But they sure come in handy when you use a lot of ink. I found this cute little tin container and it fits the wipes inside just perfectly. So, I have them handy yet out of sight.
Nothing exciting here. But you have to have a place for the printer and paper when you use one as much as I do. It is a bit of a pain standing on my head to load it in the back slot though. Oh well, keeps the blood flowing.
Now here’s the part I think is fun! I needed a place to stand and work and was stumped as to what to do. Besides enamel ware you’ll see I have a thing for old suitcases too. So voila! My solution. And yes, they are filled with stuff too!
Here is where I keep all my most used tools and inks. The other side holds my paper cutter, heat tool, and glue gun. Essentials of paper crafting.
Underneath the suitcases I have another case that holds some of my collection of old books and sheet music.
Finally, I’ll end this long post with my view from my window. I do love it! We live with a park in our backyard and it is a great view. While I want to move down the hall to a bigger room some day when my youngest flies from the nest. I have to admit, the view won’t be the same. It is ALMOST enough to make me stay but space is an awfully huge draw. Think of how many vintage suitcases and enamel ware pieces I could get!!!!
