Thursday, July 14, 2011

Where Bloggers Create 2011

Aloha,
This year is just flying by so quickly I can't believe it's mid July!
So, it's Blog hopping time and I'm so grateful to be participating again in Where Bloggers Create.  Thank you Karen!
Well I haven't made any major changes in my little corner workroom.  My dear husband put in awning windows which by the way was a second-hand from Craigslist; just doing our part in staying green. So glad to be rid of those jealousy windows; always having to close them when it rains.
Craigslist awning windows
 He also changed the door to my hideaway to an old french door which was one of two that use to be in our bedroom; yes, repurposing.  How's that for an oxymoron; hideaway, french door (glass)?

I took out the treadle machine/table and moved it to another part of the house so that I could put this fold-away table in its place.   We had a store here in Hawaii called Liberty House and when they were bought by Macy's, they were getting rid of some of LH stock. This table was one of them; cost only $15 and also came with a folding chair. This is a great work station for papercrafting.
This has been moved
Now this is in its place
I also did a few changes with the wall unit above this table. I've heard that it is better (?) to have our markers, whether copics or otherwise, resting horizontally than vertically. I've been shopping for a unit I once saw in a stamp store where the cubicles were slightly slanted towards the back, but couldn't find one.  So, since my wall unit has adjustable shelves with those little plugs you insert into the sides and the shelves rest on the plugs, what I did was insert the back plugs one hole below the front.  Oh yeh, problem solved! Now when I grab a marker when I'm working, a bunch won't come tumbling out.

Another thing I wanted nearby when papercrafting was a ribbon station.  I just don't have enough wall space so again, I took part of the wall unit and made some minor adjustments.  I took some chair/stool leg caps, cut a portion of the sides off; about a half inch, screwed them into the wall sides with the cut-open side up. Just loaded the ribbons on the dowel that I cut to the measurement between the section.  Now I can lift the dowel to add more ribbons or take off the empty spools. Love it!

I still have my work/cutting table, but I've had to use it lately to hold the overflow of equipment for papercrafting.
Easy to get to instead of hiding it in a box
 I'm running out of room in here. I've moved one thing, just one, into the guest room, my Bigshot pro.  My dream is to turn the guest room into the papercrafting room.  One of my dear friends just said to me a few days ago that, "dreams don't expire; dreams don't have deadlines".  I'm inclined to believe her. I'll be patient.
Another addition to my workroom is this lovely free standing cupboard.

I got it from Ross's for about $139; the color was perfect and I knew just where it would go. It took the place of the plastic Iris drawers on wheels. This piece holds most of my jewelry making goodies. I also got these plastic containers that have flat containers inside. They're sold as 4"x6" photo keepers, but...they hold my seed beads by color and other fun glass beads and gems. The thing is, I got the first two containers from BFC using the 40% coupon which brought the price from 21.99 to 13+.The coupons now are every other month; I wasn't going to wait.  I actually found them at Simple Living for about the same low price without a coupon.

My workroom may not be magazine, drool-to-die for, but I do have fun working here. And if Nate Berkus should ever come to Hawaii, I would love to have his crew decorate a good working space right here in this same space with a budget I could afford.
You can click on last years Where This Blogger Creates to the right on my blog to see last years post.  I noticed that on these separate pages you can't leave a comment or question, but if you do want to leave a comment or have any questions, my email is pharbottle@gmail.com.  
Thank you for stopping by for a visit, see you at the party hop!
Aloha,

76 comments:

  1. I love that little cabinet from Ross, so pretty and cute! You have given me a lovely idea on how to hang up my ribbons now! Thank you for sharing!

    ~Alli

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  2. I love, love the ribbon station. So handy and lovely to look at, as well. Great space!

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  3. i just love your workspace... it is just so organized!

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  4. Oh sweet lady...aka: Creative Grammie~

    I love your studio...and the French Door just called out my name (they are my passion!). You have ROSS in HI? OMGOSH...my fav store evahhhh!!!!!

    I love your ribbon station...truly wonderful!

    Thank you for visiting and your precious words of praise. They blessed me.~

    xoRebecca

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  5. Hey Grammie!

    Thanks for sharing your awesome room! (Drooling, here!)
    You should submit it to this blog, too.http://craftystorage.blogspot.com

    Have a great weekend!

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  6. I love the creative modifications you made to the shelving! It really is easiest to have everything right there where you can see it. Thanks for sharing and for visiting me! I'll be in Hawaii this winter and plan to find a Hawaiian quilt class-can't wait!

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  7. Oh, so clever. I love the way you repurpose the shelf unit. It looks great. Isn't it so nice to have your supplies easily accessible? Happy crafting.

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  8. What a great studio and I love the way you have your ribbons...great post..thanks for sharing and is not being a Grammie the greatest thing on earth? I just got brand new twin grandsons!!! Hope you will stop by and say hello at my studio...be blessed...bertie
    www.queenbartistry.blogspot.com

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  9. Aloha! Thank you for visiting my blog and for the nice comments on my Boho bag. They are fun to make and even more fun to use. Your creative space looks so pleasant and bright!
    Smiles,
    Pat

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  10. Hi: I love your space. Your are welcome to visit my any time. Thank you for sharing. It is so organized. Blessings, Martha

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  11. Your space is wonderful. I love the adjustment you made to the shelves in order to store your markers. Clever! Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

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  12. What a great studio you made for yourself!! I love the solution for your markers! That was brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us! Have a wonderful weekend.
    xo,
    Karen

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  13. I picked up a couple of good tips from your organization - good idea for the markers.

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  14. Aloha backatcha,
    I agree with the crafty solution you found for the markers, that was great. Thanx for dropping by my place. Next time I come to Hawaii would love to stop by. Your place is awesome. Thanks for sharing. I am a huge Israel Kamakawiwoole fan :)
    ~Dawn

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  15. Oooh! Drooling over the Copics! Nice studio! Have a nice weekend! Twyla

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  16. I am so enjoying my little visits to everyone's creative spaces.

    So fun and inspiring...

    And, I love all those markers and the beautiful french doors!

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  17. You are SO well organized. I love the way you store your markers - excellent idea!

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  18. Oh my..... I've been blogging for nearly two years and you're the first Hawaiian blogger here, I do believe. My Hubb's is from Kailua and has been here for nearly 20 years now. All of his family is still there so we do visit from time to time....we've kind of thought about next spring for a visit.... He's snoozing right now so I can't ask him what island you're on....we generally only go to Oahu, but occasionally go to Maui too. Would love to meet a sweet local girl.... :-)

    Love that fabulous storage....how awesome! I love a chick who can pack so much fun into a small space.

    Huggies and aloha....
    Spencer

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  19. I love the windows and the french door! I lived in Honolulu for a summer back in 1980 and I remember LH! I miss Hawaii, will follow your blog to be reminded of its lovely atmosphere and to enjoy your creativity.

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  20. Well I really like your space especially the ribbon station. You are so organized. Maybe some day that guest room, right? Keep us posted.
    Hugs...Lu

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  21. Love your studio ~ you have great storage ideas too! Thanks for the tour!

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  22. I love Ross, when I visit my daughter I go in there and just absorb everything. I didn't know about the markers being kept horizontally, umm good to remember.

    I may have to use your quote "dreams don't expire; dreams don't have deadlines", cause some days I feel like I am running out of time to do all I want to.

    Thank you for your kind words on my life and blog!
    Cheryl

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  23. Creativity...great storage...bright and cheery space...Thanks so much for sharing your space with us!!!

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  24. You live in Hawaii, How sweet is that! I am a Grammy too to my grandkids. I love your studio. So well organized and well equipped. It is lovely!

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  25. I love your space and I love your new windows and door. In fact, as soon as I saw your door I turned around (I am in my studio) and thought, Hmmmmm? Maybe I need a windowed door....LOL Thanks for the inspiration! Kit

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  26. What a lovely studio! Thanks for the tour.

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  27. Oh my gosh, what a beautiful studio, AND blog!! I love the free-standing cabinet :)

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  28. What a wonderful and organized space you created. I love your french door and would love to have one for my studio. You have so inspired me.

    Thank you for stopping by my studio and your kind words. So nice to have your visit.
    Your blog is lovely and I am your newest follower.
    Hugs from Texas, Celestina Marie

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  29. I love that cabinet! I also love that beautiful sewing table--gorgeous! You're so organized. Thanks for sharing and stopping by my blog as well. I appreciate it.

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  30. You have a great little space to create and so organized too... thanks for visitng me this morning also...so nice to meet you

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  31. Oh my gosh, I'm loving that French door!! So beautiful and I love all your organization--I should be so lucky!! My studio is kind of my whole house! lol That's why I didn't enter "Where Bloggers Create!" Your space is awesome...Sending hugs and a big "Aloha!" to you,
    XO
    Cindy

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  32. P.S. The best part? Your studio is near the BEACH!!!!

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  33. I think your studio is wonderful! Love the way you hung your ribbon and the cabinet from Ross was a real find! You definitely are a creative grammie! I am a new follower ;)
    Thanks for visiting my place and leaving a comment!
    Hugs to you,
    Annette

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  34. I love your space, especially the French door and that new cabinet! Thank you for visiting my blog - I've enjoyed visiting yours!

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  35. Aloha! Thanks for your sweet tour of your lovely and organized space!I enjoyed it a lot. Loved your ribbon rack.
    Thanks for dropping by my place and your sweet comments. Isn't this party fun?
    Regards,
    Reina

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  36. You've got the right attitude - studios are not for drooling, they're for fun (and sometimes work).

    Thanks for your La-boratory and movie love.

    I'm so glad that we both have found such joy in art! YAY US!

    ~magick~
    Meliss

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  37. Love your French door entry, it gives your space a charming warm welcome. Love that your ribbons and pens are close to hand. YOur newest cupboard is marvelous!!!
    Your dear friend is so right, Keep dreaming and planning.

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  38. Love your workspace. I love the way you have organization there. Nice very nice. thx for stopping by my blog. The art space I showed is a small desk I use indoors when I'm not in my studio. My studio is outside and is in a wreck right now, if you know what I mean. Tee hee. Thx again for stopping by my blog and the nice comment you left. Take care.

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  39. Your space is beautiful! You have wonderful organizational ideas! Thank you for sharing!

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  40. Aloha!
    Thanks so much for visiting my blog! I see that we are both Capricorns... and I see that you love organization too! LOVE your creative space and how you have all the areas for all your supplies and needs. It looks like a lovely creative space to play in!

    Have a great day.
    Take care,
    Holly

    PS I was dubbed Miss Haleakala during one of the last times I visited Hawaii. A couple of my friends still call me that to this day.

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  41. Hello CG..thankyou so much for this fabulous tour..I adore your french door so charming and stunning...what a beautiful space...so mnay goodies and treasures!! Wonderful!!
    Shine on
    Victoria

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  42. Well, it seems everyone is drooling (including me)at the wall unit that holds everything (almost). That's some awesome space you have. Mahalo, for your visit to my blog. I'm calling you Sweet Grammie! many hugs back! Devon

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  43. You have a lovely, streamlined space for creating! Thank you for visiting mine!

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  44. I think your space is fabulous and love the glass door. Isn't Ross's the best. Cabinet is really nice and goes well with the rest of the space. Thanks for visiting me here in Oregon and I am happy to have gotten such a cheap trip to Hawaii to see you also.

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  45. That door is a great idea, anything that makes more light is great in a workroom. Plus there is something about french doors, they just are plain cool.

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  46. Wow - it would be a dream of mine to have everything so organized and right at my fingertips! :) Pretty room - happy crafting!!!
    Hugs,
    Zuzu

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  47. Thank you for your kind comments about my space. I'm running behind and just got to visit yours. I love it - so organized.
    I also love your ribbon station. My ribbons are in a basket - piled! - and they fall out and roll out all over the floor. Love, Linda

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  48. Aloha! What a lovely little space you have! Thanks for visiting where I create. It looks like you are very organized and your space is somewhere I would love to spend hours in playing!

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  49. Oh my goodness - I love the french doors - love the room - LOVE all the ribbons - your place is incredible! A whole room to call your own - your treasures are wonderfully stored - this is like a little dream place - you are so lucky!

    Thanks for coming to see me also - I am sorry to be so late to the party - its been crazy busy for me lately~~

    Vicki

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  50. thanks for sharing your work space! I love the ribbon station! I need one! Your room looks so tidy! I love the way you store everything too~
    Also, thanks for your sweet comment on my blog!
    XO
    Eloise

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  51. I love your room. Love the storage and the French door. there is just something about French doors.

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  52. Thanks for popping by.... I'm quite jealous by your organizations skills, ribbons and markers ... oh my

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  53. your space is fabulous. I love your tall ribbon storage - it holds so much more --- I wish to get more organized. Seeing all these great spaces really gets the ideas flowing.

    Thanks for visiting my space and for leaving me such a nice comment. Enjoy your weekend.

    tina
    embellishments by tina

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  54. What a lovely workspace you have! And what a great idea for your ribbon holder - I may have to do this too! I was sad to read that Macy's took over Liberty House. I loved that dept store. I plan to check out more of your blog. Cheers.

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  55. Thanks for sharing your tips and ideas, that is why I like blogs we can learn so much from each other. I love your french doors so darling!!!! Great idea about storing your makers!!! You have a wonderful craft cottage and never lose your dreams!!!
    Thank you for visiting my craft cottage and the wonderful comments!! My craft cottage is a testimony to never stop dreaming!!!

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  56. I think your space is fantastic, you have made it to be yours and what you create. It doesnt have to be picture perfect (and really what is picture perfect?) its about your creations and your get-away space : ) The windows are great, and getting thing second hand is the way I go as well, same with getting things on sale. Really great space, thank you for sharing and also a huge thanks for stopping by my blog and for the comment.

    Cheers,

    Mari

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  57. Thanks for the tour of your space. I love how you are hanging your ribbons. I need to find a way that works for me.
    Thanks for stopping by and touring my space. I have had such a great time touring everyone's wonderful creative spaces.
    Have a great week.
    Michele

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  58. You have a wonderful space with some great storage ideas. I especially love the cubbies and ribbon area, very clever. Thanks for sharing, Nan

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  59. Your well-organized space is inspiring! Such a contrast from my mess! Thank you for sharing your wonderful ways to organize, and for visiting me!

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  60. wow...a wonderfully-orgnized space! i see we both love to sew? merci for taking a tour of MY creative haven and for your kind compliments! :)

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  61. Hello! I love the french door entry that gives you just a glimpse. That wall unit is wonderful and you have found some great buys for tables and storage. You keep everything so organized.

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  62. You sure are organized..love your studio..you have given it much thought, Isn't it great when you find bargins and throw a ways you can use. Come visit me in my studio/garage..thanks for the tour. Bless yoy, Vonda

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  63. I love the fantastic ideas for your ribbon station and for keeping your markers handy! Thank you for sharing your creative haven! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  64. You have a great space, I love how you store your markers and ribbons, so clever! Thanks for stopping by my studio:)

    xo,

    Abby

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  65. What an awesome space, isn't it just wonderful to have a gorgeous room to be so creative in!!!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  66. Oh my goodness! Wow! Thank you for sharing the pics of your special area! And I must say .. I looooove your work space! Beautiful French doors .. I really love that! And the awnings .. oh what a fabulous idea of how you don't have to close it when it rains! And I enjoy the sound and smell of rain so much too! And you got some really great deals especially at Liberty House closing out sale huh?!!!!!! $15.00 for the table?! Wowwwwww! What a beautiful room you have!

    Hugs,
    Elise

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  67. Thank you so much for the tour! I love how your ribbons are organized! I also love the awning windows. It's so nice to open windows and let the air in. Of course, it's too darn hot here now to do that, but Fall will be here soon. So great to meet you!
    xx, shell and the bunnies

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  68. Hi,
    It is so nice to meet you, I love your pretty creative space - everything is so neat and organized - love - love your ribbon holder.
    Have a wonderful day.
    Blessings,
    Erin

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  69. Aloha! This is a great space - I love your ribbon holder, everything is handy and organized!

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  70. Aloha to you to! Thanks for visiting my space...and glad it brought me over her to visit your happy creating spot. Love your french doors and storage ideas. Used to love Liberty House, too.

    maggie
    http://www.themagrag.com

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  71. Aloha!! Thanks so much for visiting--it's always so great to hear from you!!! I hope you'll pop back by to hear my one-year dieting saga tomorrow night! LOL

    And I know just what you mean...I am not good at making masculine projects--I'm such a girlie girl!
    XO
    Cindy

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  72. Great repurposing ideas from your 'new' door to the photo holder boxes. And how clever to think of tilting the shelves for the markers and using leg caps as dowel brackets!
    Susanne.

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  73. Thank you for stopping by FoxhollowTales Studio. Wow! It must be wonderful have a window that you can open in your studio. I envy you. I would love to hear the sounds of nature in my studio. I loved reading about your studio, loved your Ross find, and sounded like how I would love to move to guest room to make a larger workspace. Happy creations to you!

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  74. From a Granny to a Grammie, it IS drool to die for. The wall unit is amazing. That's what I need to organize my closet.

    I am going to steal the quote from your friend because she's right, dreams don't have deadlines.

    Mahalo!

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  75. Hi! great studio, love it!

    You're invited to my party "Step by step on tuesday" since 16/8

    I hope you!

    xoxo

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  76. You know I love all that white shelving. And your French door, awesome. Your ribbon and markers shelving makes everything so accessible and pretty too. Thanks for popping by with kind comments. PS Love your candy bags...I too can be a Gad Grandma, I think its mandatory LOL
    Keep smiling and creating.

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