CK Creative Spaces Sneak Peek and GIVEAWAY!

.... Welcome to my studio! I'm giving you just a little peak into my creative space, a little carriage-shed-turned-cottage-studio nestled in the back yard behind my house, where I escape to do my work~ It's featured, along with 40-some other wonderfully inspiring spaces of some of our other designer friends in the industry, in CK's special issue, "CREATIVE SPACES", out TODAY!

You can see a peek here, or order it here (use coupon code SPACESBB for free shipping in the US, expires 5/27/11), and keep reading for a chance to WIN A COPY!!!  

 

 

Here are a few more little tidbits of inspiration that I like to surround myself with as I work....

                         ... because words inspire me....

 

                          
                                     .... and beauty inspires me.........

 

                                                                          

... and being reminded that I've been CREATING for as long as I can remember inspires me to keep doing what I was born to do.  

To see the rest of the space, you'll have to buy the book, but WOW, you will love it!! Seeing how others organize, personalize and utilize their spaces, big and small, is simply fascinating and motivating! It's an amazing and very inspiring read. 

 

 

So, about that chance to win a copy....... Leave a comment on this post sharing one of your best, most industrious, clever tips for organization in your scrap space! I'll pick one lucky winner (EVEN OUR INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CAN ENTER!) to receive the freebie! Be sure to leave your email address so we can get back to you!

 

GOOD LUCK and GO GET YOUR COPY! 

 

'til next time~
Sharon 

Comments

[renee griffith]

1.

i love keeping paper, in priority boxes!

[Sabine Nieuwenhuizen]

2.

My most clever tip are my plastic jars. These are approx. 8 cm high with a screw lid. With glue I placed a strong magnet on top of the lid. On a great magnetic bord on my wall I hang all the plastic jars.
Because the are transparent
I can see what is inside.
I keep buttons, big brads and many other small scrap supplies in the jars. I take the jar off the magnetic bord whenever I need one. It works perfectly.
I am however very curious about the special issue, to see other creative solutions.
Greetings from Sabine (Holland)

[Barb in CA]

3.

I like to keep my rubber stamps in 12" x 9" x 1.5" clear plastic storage cases by theme (hearts, Xmas, words, etc.). I use P-Touch labeling strips, which I attach to the outside of each case . . . and stack them high inside the closet in my craft room.

[Laura Evangeline]

4.

I absolutely love that quote!

[Katie Cleveland]

5.

I use the jumbo sized (2.5 gallon) Glad zipper bags to organize all of my scrapbook paper and embelishments by collection. I put them in square canvas boxes so I can flip through them easily to find the perfect paper for my layout.

[Naomi Dalley]

6.

I would love to win this issue--I am about to move and I'm already imagining what my space wan/will look like. I think my best tip is to buy binder envelopes (I found clear ones at Grand & Toy) to sort small scraps of paper in by colour. So I now have two binders--one for coloured scraps, and one for neutrals. I also included one envelop for patterned paper (that doesn't feature just one color).

[Sue D]

7.

Nothing really clever that hasn't been done before--I use cassette holders to hold my ink pads. An idea I just read about was turning a poker chip holder into a marker holder.

[Bonnie]

8.

I have a basket on my craft desk, where I keep new things or items I want to use. If I see things I am more likely to use them, as the saying goes.."Out of sight, out of mind" Congratulations on having your carft space in the magazine!! Thanks

[Bonnie]

9.

I have a basket on my craft desk, where I place new items, or items I really want to use, for me if I see things I am more likely to use them, as the saying goes..."out of sight, out of mind" I will be looking for this magazine, as I love to see how others organize their spaces, always great inspiration!! Thanks

[HeatherC]

10.

This most genius thing that I've heard or seen for organizing... What using a old-school fan cover and a lamp stand as a clip up embellishment holder. I am thinking of making one this summer!

[Lucy]

11.

I'm always looking for ways to organize my scrap room. This magazine looks great. I have folders where I keep all things in marked flowers, hearts, friends, etc. Thanks for the chance :)

[Kaye Lang]

12.

Found metal tins in the cooking section of local J's that are just perfect for holding ink padds.

[Stacy White]

13.

What alot of great ideas. I am in the process of turning my office into a craft room. I started with two sets of wire shelves, so everything is out where i can see it. In between the two shelving units, I am going to put wire wrapped around nails across the wall and use clothes pins to hangs pictures, card and layouts that I can't bear to put away yet.

[lisa anderson]

14.

Every time I see one of those awesome scrapbook rooms I just want to buy another house so I could have the room for a room or even a closet

[Diane Anthony]

15.

I like to use antique sewing machine drawers stacked as shelves in my scrapping area. Currently there are ink pads and re-inkers in them.

[Candy]

16.

Small scraps such as ribbon pieces can be attached to a paperclip AND paperclips can be attached to each other...making a perfect chain to hang as an organization piece!

[Chris Dring]

17.

I use mason jars to hold buttons, ribbon, jewels, brads, etc. I love the mix of colors through the glass!

[liz aka javagirl]

18.

For me it's the Cart DH and I made it's got rolling wheel and bars for my border punch and three drawers for other punches and on the top the Ek punches fit locked yup I love it and it rolls where I do... Love love love it.

[Debbie Garcia]

19.

Use the embrodier thread holders for buttons and brads by color

[Jamie Olander]

20.

I need some inspiration for my craft area! I recently grouped my stickers in a binder by type.

[Mary Ann]

21.

I keep all my alpha letters in a square basket, by color. It makes it easier for me to go right to the color I'm looking for.

Thanks for the chance to win this book...I can't wait to see all the great ideas!

[Karen aka soccerboyzmom]

22.

It would be nice to win a copy of this to see what inspires other. I would also be inspired how to organize.
Love to display ribbon in jars.

[Kathy P.]

23.

I have finally organized my ribbon where I can find what I want....wrapped on storage cards in individual plastic containers by color, with specialty ribbons like holidays, birthday, USA/4th of July etc. in separate containers. Now I can find what I want quickly, and they stack easily!

[SuZeQ]

24.

My best storage idea came from the clear, see-through containers cookies came in from Sam's. They house my flowers and my ribbons - all stored by colors. Yes, we eat a lot of cookies in this house!

Can't wait to get my hands on that magazine!

[Donna Woods]

25.

CONGRATULATIONS!! My best organizational tool is my over the door shoe holders with clear pockets for my punches. I have one on each side - I am going to need more doors!

[Annie Lou Ricci]

26.

I think that the most important thing about keeping organized is that after you have completed your project you need to CLEAN and put everything back where it belongs...which...for me is sometimes hard to do because I want to jump right into my next layout !!!

[Jamie Greene]

27.

I store all of my punches in a shoe organizer that hangs over the closet door.

[Carol Ann Ater]

28.

De-light-ful Spaces. bet there are 100's of ideas I could get inspired by. So i'm hoping to win big!! Thanks for the chance.

[Lori P]

29.

All my stuff in in plastic bins in my bedroom..I am in the process of creating a space i love!!

[Beverly Jordan]

30.

Antique mason jars, the older the better with bubbles in the blue green glass, to store smaller items. Floss caddies to organize letters. One plastic compartment box for odd tags, envies, I find in antique stores, and such, which I love to use on projects. One large box with compartments to store all supplies for making cards. Ribbon stored in 3x4 plastic bags, on quilter rings, by color. Stored in a LARGER suitcase style canvas bag. Looking forward to getting your book!
jordanbev5@yahoo.com

[Marcia Scantlin]

31.

I keep all my theme materials in either a 12 x 12 plastic organizer or small folder. Makes life so much easier to just grab and look through.

[Traci]

32.

Looks like a fun magazine! I love to organize my scrap supplies -- that's half the fun of buying them! My latest organizing project was putting my acrylic and cling stamps into 14 different 7x9 binders by category -- flowers, travel, etc.

[Pam]

33.

I can't wait to see this magazine! I need some ideas! My craft supplies have taken over my dining room. I have several of the JETMAX storage pieces, and some rolling carts from Staples. My punches are in baskets. Really need more ideas...thanks for the chance!

[terriavidreader]

34.

I use an old rotating spice rack for some of the smaller embellishments like brads and charms and such. Congrats on the publication!

[Lynette C]

35.

I use tic tac container to store small embellishment like brads and eyelets.
khlynette@yahoo.com

[elise vaske]

36.

I keep all my brads & other small items in test tubes & my husband built me a test tube rack which hangs on the wall. i love it!

[Makalah]

37.

While I have Jetmax storage cubes set up, I do most of my crafting at craft groups / crops, so I need things to be portable as well. I keep supplies in gallon size clear Ziploc bags, so when I'm crafting at home, I can just pull out what I need out of that drawer, but when I hit the road, I can grab the whole bag to take with and it keeps everything organized.

Also - rather than paying for a rolling storage tote, I took an old piece of luggage on wheels - I can store my Cuttlebug, plus tons of stamps, papers, and supplies in there easily.

[Carol B]

38.

Wow, congrats on having your creative space in this publication!

To organize my out of control stamp collection, I made an index of all my stamps by category. It took a while to set up, but has saved me so much time when I want to find a stamp and see what I have.

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

[Dianne]

39.

OMG..you put me to shame.

[Alisa Logue]

40.

I don't have a designated scrap area so I use common elements of my decor as storage... I have an upright drawer cabinet in my dining room stocked with supplies, a stack of 3 wicker baskets cleverly disguises the storage of my stash and ceramic bowls on my decorative shelving in the kitchen is a perfect cache. -Alisa (alisalogue@charter.net)

[B. Poteraj]

41.

I have a lazy susan on my table with my markers, a couple of types of glues, my Cropodile, etc. Love it.

[sharon gullikson]

42.

NO WAY! I have that same bicycle on my new desk in my new computer room!! Where did you get yours?
Anyway, I have a rotating organizer that I bought from a going out of business sale (scrapbooking store), and it's wonderful! It makes it easy to see smallish things.

[Natasha G. P.]

43.

Well, I keep all similar stamps together so they are easy to find...

[Tona]

44.

I have most of my supplies in clear labeled containers so that I can find what I need in a quick glance.I also have what I use most often within reach so that I don't need to get out of my chair.
I would love to look through this book. I find other peoples crafting spaces both interesting & inspiring.

[Jennifer]

45.

For now, I'm using decorative boxes of all shapes and sizes to hold my scrap goodies. My dream is to have my own scrap space. Maybe one day...! But in the meantime, I love to get inspiration from others!

[Ange]

46.

Very cool! Really like the inspiration ideas.

[Julie Koets]

47.

I love to organize using pegboard. It's so easy to rearrange hooks and make room for my favorite supplies!

[Izzyb]

48.

Love that little peek into your space. Looks like a terrific issue. Thanks for the chance to win. My tip is to use non-traditional scrapbook storage such as baskets. They make the room feel so much more homey.

[Machelle Nelson]

49.

I scrap by color & organize by color as well. I've sorted the majority of my embellishments and attachments into clear jars by color. Rainbows all around! Sorta.

[Marilyn Nimmo]

50.

I love to see other people's craft spaces--love your vintage goodies! I keep my designer paper divided by vendor and/or event/category.

[Janie La Pierre]

51.

I love organization, designing and peeking into peoples homes.......
janie.lapierre@gmail.com

[Jengd]

52.

Can't wait to see your studio- sounds delightful! My best tip is using an old 80's cassette rack, one of those wooden ones that holds about 110 tapes or so, for storing ink pads.

[Becky Hunsicker]

53.

ooooo im excited!!! i looooove to see what people do i google scrapbook rooms all the time for inspiration on mine! cant wait to get my hands on this mag!

[Karen Geckler]

54.

Love love love checking out other people's organization and scrap areas. There are so many great ideas out there! Lord knows you can go wild with product - both actual scrap supplies and organizational item, but being on a budget forces you to be creative. I love looking for organizational items at places like Lowes & Home Depot. You can find hardware drawers for embellishments at very reasonal prices. Baskets, pails, industrial shelving you can hang accessories from are great too!

[Marcy F]

55.

I try to keep my embellishments by color. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book.

[Karen Geckler]

56.

My house and scrap room are very compact...just another word for small!! I organize my wonderful stash of goodies working vertical. To keep storage

[Patti martin]

57.

I have boxes that are altered to hold my scrap supplies, jars for buttons, a spinning ink/stickles/reinker/ribbon holder but I love that I can use my rolling scrap bag to hold most of my pp and cs. Its always in there and I don't have to pack it for crops.

Hugs,

PattiM
{Pattie's passion}

I Scrap So All Moments Are Remembered!

[Joanne xo]

58.

I love to use old glass jars and bottles to store my scrapbooking items like buttons, brads, ribbon, twine, etc. Not only are they pretty to look at, but you can see what is in the jar without having to empty it! The magazine looks awesome!
Joanne xo

[Janet]

59.

That book looks awesome!I keep all my paper and embellies group by company. I also keep all Cristmas,halloween ect seperate.