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Carve Out a Creative Space
July 16, 2008

Here are some ideas for making your own creative space:

  • Many great ideas were born at the kitchen table. If you must clean up your stuff while a work is in progress, use a large tray, basket or plastic bin to contain everything. Place it on top of the refrigerator or some other out-of-the-way but easy-to-reach spot.
  • Convert a guestroom closet into your creativity lab. Build a shelf inside the closet to use as a desk and build more shelves above to store your supplies. This is great because you can just close the door when company comes to visit.
  • Set up a card table or a desk that can be used solely for crafting. A good friend of mine put her card table in a walk-in closet. Now she can leave her scrapbooking supplies on the table without worrying that they'll be tempting to little hands.
  • Another creative friend converted a small shed into a garden studio. Visiting her gave me a new vision for turning my home office into an inspiring, artistic space.

 

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Tip Archives

Needle Threading - October 31, 2008

Stretchy Bracelets - October 17, 2008

Getting Ready for Christmas - October 3, 2008

Bead Borads and Mats - September 19, 2008

Safety Chains - September 5, 2008

Using a Bead Mat - August 22, 2008

Using Jump Rings - August 13, 2008

Start an Idea Journal - July 30, 2008

Carve Out a Creative Space - July 16, 2008

Hosting a Craft Night - July 2, 2008

Beading Trends - June 25, 2008

Spring Clips - June 11, 2008

Flex Wire - May 28, 2008

Tool Tips - May 14, 2008

Organizing - April 30, 2008

Take 5 - April 16, 2008

Keep It Shiny - April 2, 2008

Choosing Seed Beads - March 19, 2008

Making Head Pins - March 12, 2008

Hide Those Crimps! - March 5, 2008

About Sterling Silver - February 20, 2008

Knotting Stretchy Bracelets - February 13, 2008

Standard Lengths - February 6, 2008

Beading with Tweens - January 30, 2008

Adjusting the Length - January 23, 2008

Birthstone Jewelry - January 16, 2008

Choosing Beading Wire - January 9, 2008

Using a Bead Board - January 2, 2008

Troubleshooting for Crimping - December 26, 2007

Getting Organized - December 19, 2007

Making Teardrop Dangles - December 12, 2007

Toggle Tips - December 5, 2007

Basic vs. Wrapped Loops - November 28, 2007

Substituting Beads - November 21, 2007

Pearl Storage & Care - November 14, 2007

Illusion Designs - November 7, 2007

Making Continuous Necklaces - October 24, 2007

Better Wire Filing - October 3, 2007

Focus on Findings - September 28, 2007

Unusual Ideas for Weddings - September 26, 2007

Last-Minute Gift Ideas - September 17, 2007

Readers Write - September 12, 2007

 
 

 
 

 

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