Saturday, March 13, 2010

Craft room complete & a tutorial for a metal wall board.



 
 This is the last time I am going to do this, (I hope!) 
The room is done, I made some small but great changes to my layout. 
Every craft has it's own section in my room, and now everything has a place, so that my work island can stay clear. The first thing I did was to create a better space for my paper crafting. This is all the stuff I normally keep out on my island and back counter, and then when I need the space, everything gets shoved here and there, creating a huge mess!
 I added 2 shelves and moved my metal wall board down. I had the hardware, I just needed to buy 2 shelves, and that was the only purchase I made! This is where I keep everything for paper crafting. Stamps, ink, paper, accessories, etc.
I love my metal wall board, here is how I made it. You will need 2 strips of wall board cap, and 2 pieces of flat sheet metal found in the duct work section, much cheaper than sheet metal sheets! 
Cut 2 pieces of the plastic wall board cap 60 inches on for the top, one for the bottom.
Measure the width of your sheet metal, I cut mine to 15 inches. Tape the strips up to your wall, use a laser lever to make sure they are straight! I placed mine 14 inches apart. Once they are in place, drill holes into the plastic for you nails so the plastic doesn't crack. Nail them in place. I used 4 on each strip and I also left the tape to help keep it in place.
Slide your sheet metal into the 2 strips, I used 2 pieces, so slide on all the way to the other end, and insert your second piece. Now cut 2 more plastic strips 15 inches long to cap off the ends. Sheet metal is very sharp, so this will keep all exposed ends covered!
 
That's it! Now get some fun magnets and put up whatever you want! I love mine. I use it all the time! Total cost is less than $20! 



Now for the rest of the room! 
Sewing has become a huge part of my business lately, so I needed a better place for all of my supplies. So this corner is all dedicated to my sewing. (and Keith)

Everything I need is at my finger tips. I also used my shelf for holding my freezer paper and heat and bond!
 
It is right above the iron, where I use it the most. I love all the great things you can do with freezer paper, and it's cheap!
Cricut & painting area.
 
Lots of storage bins to hold all my burlap and sweater scraps, help to keep the mess contained!
I should be all set now, I have lots of working room, and a home for everything, so I am hoping this room will stay in order now, but I doubt It! I will try it out and let you know! I have a lot of sewing to do today, so I better get a move on!
Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!

55 comments:

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

I wish I could come and create with you in that wonderful and beautiful space.

Frugal Home Designs said...

That looks so awesome. I love that everything has place, hopefully that will make it easier to keep organized. So much work space!! It looks so well thought out and useful. Great job.

Christine ~ JAZ Creations said...

Wow! Look at all the workspace! I so wish I had room for this. Really wish I had a basement. Looks fantastic!

Anonymous said...

It agree, a remarkable piece

Crafty Brooklyn Army Wife said...

This is an amazing area!! I love how every part of your crafting has its own area.

Is the table in the middle a store bought or is it handmade? What are the dimensions?

TFS!!!

Angie said...

Missy--You rock! I am attempting to get a craft room together. I am currently finishing my basement. Yes, me! I am almost done. I then will have my very own craft room. You did an awesome job. I will be visiting this to get inspriation.

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Christina said...

Looks great, wish I had that amazing space to create it.

Kelli W said...

What a great craft space! I wish I had a place like that...right now all my stuff is junking up our formal dining room!

Sueann said...

Your space looks fabulous!! Good idea to give each craft it's own space! Looks great!
Hugs
SueAnn

Funky Junk Interiors said...

OH. MY. CRAFT. ROOM.

Missy, this is amazing! What a candy store for any creative person to hang in. Not just the organization, but the layout is so fun on the eyes!

I'm jealous. :)

Thanks for showing us on SNS!
FJ Donna

Unknown said...

Gah - I am SOOOO jealous! I love this and how organized it is! I'm about to revamp my office to an office/craft room. Gorgeous!! I love the metal board - great idea on where to get the metal sheeting. I'm totally stealing some of your ideas soon. :)

Molly said...

WOW...that is all I can say.

KimMalk said...

Thank you for the metal board instructions. I'm updating a kitchen and this just might work in there.

ishatrisha said...

now thats a craft room!

SiSi Sparkles said...

gorgeous craft room! I cannot wait to I get enough space here.. lol

Unknown said...

Wow, i wish this was my craft room...

Unknown said...

Oh my can I say......J.E.A.L.O.U.S!! This is awesome.....Martha Stewart would be so proud. My father in law is going to help us turn our office into my craft room and this gives me some amazing ideas. Thanks for sharing!!

Lindsay

Amy said...

oh wow, my girls and I could disappear in there for a week at least! Beautiful.
Found you at Skip To My Lou, nice to meet ya!

tipsygirl said...

a wonderful and inspiring workspace!

where did you get the canvas bins on the wall, the ones over your tidy tray?

Kaysi said...

Wow that looks great! I wish my craft room looked like that. That metal wall board is great. You could get some cute magnetic containers and store brad, eyelets or buttons or really anything in them. Thanks for the idea!

Angie Holden said...

What an awesome room!! So jealous here...

Unknown said...

Thats A DREAM room!

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

This is great and you obviously put a lot of thought into how you would use the spaces and your storage! I love seeing a well thought out space like this and it looks like you're all set to create!

Marianne said...

Wow what a wonderful craft room! Good luck with keeping the mess out, but I wouldn't hold my breath. But when you are crafting it is a good mess (I tell myself).

InMyOwnStyle said...

Hi Missy-
Crafts rooms are my favorite spaces to see in peoples homes. I get so inspired seeing how other creative types work. It looks like you really put some thought into the organization and layout. I love the idea for the magnet board. I just took down a wall size fabric board that has been hanging on one of my studioffice walls. It needed re- doing. This idea is so clever and modern looking. I bet you love spending time in this room of your own.

Janean said...

i will not envy. i will not envy...i will...not....envy.

FAB room!!!!

Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticate said...

What a space! What organization! You did an amazing job.

Thanks so much for sharing your blog with me. I believe I am already a follower however it is nice to get back to see what I've been missing!
Candy

Candy said...

um, this is GORGEOUS.

Sara said...

Wow!! Very impressive.

Lisa B. said...

Wonderful & Inspiring! Can you tell us more about your island counter? What's the size of your room and the size of the island?

Molly Anne said...

This is incredible. I'm going to close my eyes and click my heels and see if I can get myself a room like this.

Katherine @ Grass Stains said...

I'm a scrapbooker and this space totally inspires me! I'm so envious ... it's beautiful and so functional. Great job!

avisiontoremember said...

Awesome! I am so jealous I would love for you to link up to check me out saturdays www.iamonly1woman.blogspot.com

Mom vs. the boys said...

um...wow! I am blown away!

Vickie said...

wow! I love your space!

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

What a wonderful craft room you have! I love it. It looks great!

Thanks so much for linking up to my party! I really appreciate it!

XOXO
Jen

Shaunna said...

SO Great!!! Not only is it pretty, but so, oh so organized! I know it took a ton of thought and preparation...but what an end result! Congrats! (can't even remember what party I dropped by from, but glad i did) -shaunna :)

Red Door Home said...

You are so lucky to have a dedicated (and beautiful) space for creating all your wonderful projects. Thanks for sharing some inspiration.

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

Hi there! I'm visiting from Finesse Your Nest. Kendall featured you today. :) Your craft room is AMAZING!!! I love your little metal magnet board, and the way everything is organized makes me happy. ;) Have a great day!

Atticmag said...

Sheesh, is that just for fun? What a room. You are rocking it today. Please can we do a Vulcan mind meld because I need an organizational transplant.

Hope you'll have a minute to stop by and see some furniture and other stuff on our Architectural Digest Home Design show tour. -- Jane F.

Amanda said...

I just clicked your facebook button hoping to become a fan, but it just brought me to my profile. I looked at the url (scrolled over your facebook button under your followers) and the word "edit" is in there, so I'm guessing that was probably some sort of link you were using. Would love to know what your fan page is!

Kathysue said...

This is unbelieveable!! I think this is every crafters dream come true. Ultra organized and it looks really pretty too. Great Job!! Kathysue

kanishk said...

love that everything has place, hopefully that will make it easier to keep organized. So much work space!! It looks so well thought out and useful. Great job.
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Lynda @ SportsMadGirl said...

Now that is what I call a craft room! I could get inspired to do all kinds of things in there :) Visiting from Serenity Now.

Tausha said...

Your craft room is fabulOUS!You couldn't have posted this at a better time. I am going to get to work on my own room this weekend. You have give me some great ideas! Thank you! I might emailing you with some questions!!!
You rock!! (as always)

Tausha said...

ps-where did you find the little bags on the metal holder to store your fabric crafts? Genius!
I also love the you puffy heart Keith as well!
I love him! He is the only artist that I will always go to his concerts-always!!
Thanks for telling me your secrets!
Also-are you items and hooks and such on the walls from ikea? I am heading there tomorrow-do you have any suggestions to get there in addition to what I can see?
Thanks again!!

Morgan//Nuts and Bows said...

WOW! I am so jealous!! How I would love to have a craft room like that!

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Miss Mustard Seed said...

Wow! What a workspace. I can't wait to put a little money into my office. It is in great need of some organization and storage.

jenashford said...

Very nice!

Where did you find the table?

Laurel said...

I'm drooling. A lot. WOW! That space is the closest thing to heaven!

Laurel
www.scrapbookexpress.com

Susan Twilley said...

Oh my dear God in heaven, how I covet that room of yours.

Deborah@Green Willow Pond said...

What a fantastic craft room! I love the separate stations for each type of activity. That's what I am planning to do in my basement when we can afford it. Love that magnet board. I'm tucking that idea away!

WhisperWood Cottage said...

You're set up for any crafting or DIY adventure! Not sure what can be done with freezer paper, but I'm curious!! Great colors everywhere...love that holder with the rainbow of paint colors. Thanks for linking up to the Workspace Showcase at WWC!

Cathy said...

I love the whole room; wish mine were as big & with enough light. Love the cone thread/paper dispenser, & the metal magnet wall for your crafty area! Forgive me if you have posted this elsewhere, but how did you support the "Cricut" & "sewing area" countertops? Would love a picture of that support, it you're willing to post it.