Friday, March 2, 2012

New Scrappy Space

I am absolutely beyond excited...the furniture for my new scrappy space is installed!!!  This is a dream come true and I'm so happy that I'll finally have a space for my stuff.  Derwin is the best - he knows how I'd love to have a space just for scrapbooking and he knows how much this hobby means to me.  So, he told me to decide what I wanted to have in the scrappy space and get it made.  Aren't I married to the best guy ever?!?!

Making the decision was really hard.  I really wanted a big island-style table in the middle of the room to work at where I could stand or have a tall stool.  However, with the space that we have and how we share it with play space, I felt it wasn't the best fit.  I looked through all kinds of pictures to find what I wanted and then had my ideas ready.

This is the desk and shelf that I had made.  I wanted a U-shaped desk so I could be working on one side while the kids did their crafts next to me.  If they need help, they're right there so I don't have to get up and go to them.  I got the shelf made for above for all those embellies that fit into those pretty jars.  :D


This is the set of drawers I had him make for all my itty bitty stuff - bottles of paint, Stickles, stamps and inks, etc.  I'll be putting my chipboard, stickers, etc in here.


This is where I'll be keeping my papers.  I like vertical storage so I'll be keeping everything in the Cropper Hopper vertical containers in these slots.  I'll also keep the albums I'm working on here, if there's room.  The space to the left is the desk where the kids can do their projects.  There's an opening on this side and another on the other side so they both can be there.


And this is my customized Expedit-style shelf.  I got it made so it'll fit the WRMK d-ring albums so the squares are bigger than the Expedit units.  This is where my albums will go.


Now, it's just a matter of finding a new home for all my goodies!  How exciting!

16 comments:

blsd2scrp said...

wow! you are so totally lucky!!! this is an awesome scrappy space!! enjoy!

okanogangirl said...

Oh I'm so jealous!!!! And to think my husband is a cabinet maker...but I'm far from that!

Enjoy your new space (and know I'm jealous of you ;) )

GrammaChurch said...

Amazing! I love how you designed your space and the Expedit units for storing your albums was a really smart move. I know you are going to love that U-Shaped design with everything in arms reach. Congratulations!

Sande said...

Gorgeous room and amazing craftsmanship. Love the layout...enjoy!

Unknown said...

This is amazing- I'm so jealous!! You should see my pathetic "space" under the stairs lol!! Someday....

Laurie said...

Dana, your set up is sooo awesome! I can't wait to see all your goodies in it. I am jealous!

Heidi said...

I love your new space! Those shelves are awesome and I've ALWAYS wanted a desk just like that. You have got an amazing husband indeed! Enjoy your new scrappy space!

Auntie Em said...

Your shelving and work space are amazing! Love, love, love all those little drawers!
Enjoy!!! :)

Beth Hallgren said...

Awesome! Great use of space, can't wait to see it set up & ready to go :)

Stacia Brandt said...

What a great space!! My space is jealous of your space :)

Vanessa said...

I really like what you have done Dana..so much storage and room to work!

Vanessa
www.grooveygrover.blogspot.com

Steffanie said...

Oo-La-La! That looks wonderful, Dana! Have fun filling it up!

Jennifer said...

awesome cabinets...lucky u to have them custom made...can't wait to see them all filled up!

Adele said...

It's gorgeous!!! I'm desperately in need of your shelving! Love it.

PattyC said...

Lovely! That looks so functional. I love that you included your children in your plan.

Ashley Horton said...

WOW! What an amazing space Dana!! And YAY for hubbies who support our scrappy habits! I know you will enjoy using your new space and that you'll create some amazing pages there!!