Next step - where is everything currently stored, I need to have a good look at my space and I have to be honest here - what's working for me and what isn't. This will be long and for those of you following you might not want/need to do this - feel free to skip. I found that this helped me really look at where everything is and if it would be better somewhere else (this comes into play in... Read more →

Step 2: OK so I'm going to start by taking stock of what I have RIGHT NOW! Truthfully all those beautiful craft rooms from yesterdays post are currently a dream, so I need to be more practical - what do I really NEED to make my space work for me and how I work? Kate's Craft Room - March 31st 2012 This is me - well at least for the next 14 years (hubby has relented and said I might... Read more →

Right - Day 1 of becoming better organised and creating my ideal crafting space, where to begin..... What do I want? I'd love something with some natural light - I hate creating under fluro lights :O( I'd like a room to myself, something with space for 2 tables so I can leave my paper trimmer and Vagabond out permanently I'd like a feature wall - something in calming green or maybe lilac or even black!!! I'd really like a tonne... Read more →

OK I have a small confession, I joined the art group Whimsical Workspaces over on Willowing as the gorgeous Rhomany promised assistance with tidying, organising and culling your art supplies - making your art room/table etc over into a better space to work and something more useable. Well I linked a video that I took over a year ago (you can see it here) which shows my art room and sooooo many people emailed saying 'gosh it's so neat', I... Read more →