Ok, I am set up with fimo and paint in the kitchen

Yarn, needles, thread at the kitchen table.

I have one of those organizational carts with drawers at the ready in the family room with all my bendy supplies plus felt and some batting and roving.

Wherever I am, I can be working on a different swap!!!!

I have 4 working at the same time right now.

I know some you already do this but I have never multitasked like this before. It is kindof funny. I work a bit here and then do something else in the next room when I am there, then go upstairs and do some laundry.

Just had to share my recent organizational craze!!!

This does not include the 1 million UFO's in the my sewing room (on hold til further notice due to increase in craft interests)!!!

Care to share your crafty set-up?

My crafting mostly takes place on my ktichen table or at the computer
unfortunaltey i have no real place to store so its mostly just boxes on the freezer or in the back hall

I long to haev my own craftign space...but i am workign on a couple things at once:)

My crafting mostly takes place on my ktichen table or at the computer
unfortunaltey i have no real place to store so its mostly just boxes on the freezer or in the back hall

I long to haev my own craftign space...but i am workign on a couple things at once:)

That is the thing. I have TONS of space in the basement but I am not down there enough to justify setting up a space for that just yet. Maybe when the children are older and don't mind my spending so much time down there!! That's why I can get so much done in the other areas, cause I can do it while still being with them.

a neighbours friend moved a while backj and gave us this great old sdhlf from the 70's....its a sight to see:lol: I thought..YIPPPEE..its all mine and my craft stuff is going in there!

Well let me tell you, my craft stuff isstill all over the place, but the kids are havin a ball with all the drawers ans doors and nooks to hid in:lol:

I'm lucky that I have a dedicated craft dungeon except that I can't take the kids down there to do anything. It's in the basement and the other half is full of junk and exercise equiptment. I have always had my own space but with kids now it isn't so functional. We are looking for houses in the next month and our ideal plan will be for me to have a hug space over a 2 car garage. I need a large sink and lots of room for my machines and supplies. We will see what the reality is considering we also want a dedicated homeschooling room.

I have a workshop in the cellar, dh made for me a few months ago and it's almost reorganized after the holiday mess, lol
but in my kitchen I have a 2' x 3' foot area in the corner next to our hutch and it's drawer units stacked on each other and I have some material/soap stuff in one unit and all crafty stuff in the other, but it's mostly set up for Maegan and Joey....pencils, stickers, glue, tape, etc...a drawer just for pencils, one for markers, one for crayons....(I used to have a homedaycare so I accumulated stuff and storage stuff, lol)

anyhoo
I bought myself a nice lined basket with leather handles to sit on the floor in the parlor.....this is where I plan on keeping my swaps in progress, so I can sew/felt while watching tv with dh late at night or while playing with Maeg during the day. I have totes bags in in dividing my swaps and supplies. I just did this yesterday and it works(except my clover making stuff is all over our large ottamon...I guess any flat surface I claim, lol)

I finished a portion of our basement a few years ago and it is my office. My computer, sewing mahcine/serger, all of my scrapbooking, stamping, paper arts, paints, etc. supplies are down there. But I never craft down there, with the exception that I needle felted that bunny the other night while sitting here in front of my computer for the craft along. :) I only sew down here.

I craft sitting on the couch when the kids are in bed, or at the kitchen table, or on a mat on the floor with the kids while they do crafts. I have a rubbermaid chest of drawers upstairs where I have all my needle felting supplies, and bendy making supplies, and clays.

i have a completely disorganized crafting room! well - it is actually half organized - but never enough to actually work in there. so i run in - grab what i need - bring into the kitchen - work alittle - then i have to haul it upstairs to keep it away from little hands!!!! it is annoying because i even have large work spaces in my room - but they are covered with junk!

these swaps are forcing me to continue organizing in that room and i have already made dh swear that he will take the kids for a couple of hours so that i can clear a usuable area in that room. :)

I forgotto add that I recently installed 2 shelves above my little shippng area in my office. The shelves are totally dedicated to the swaps, lol! They are where I keep all my finished swap items, and the swap items that are sent in to me for the swaps I am organizing. :)

I have an office/craft room. But I craft all over the house..

I still need to clean out some bins and see what I really have..but I just don't wanna go there right now..hehehe.

ugh - just snuck out to michael's and wanted to pick up ONE thing...came out with a cartfull!!! baskets are 50% off btw.

ugh - just snuck out to michael's and wanted to pick up ONE thing...came out with a cartfull!!! baskets are 50% off btw.
AWESOME!!

At least you have a Michael's close by to go to!!

not according to dh! we have ac moore, michaels, joanne's, hancock fabric, hobby lobby, walmart.......you name it........all within 10 miles! in one shopping center ac moore and michaels are in the same complex!

not according to dh! we have ac moore, michaels, joanne's, hancock fabric, hobby lobby, walmart.......you name it........all within 10 miles! in one shopping center ac moore and michaels are in the same complex!


You are totally trying to make me jealous!! I have only WM. The next closest (HL and Hancocks) are a 45 minute drive so I have to make a day-trip plan to go!! Not fun with all the little guys.

My Joanns and Michaels are in the same plaza. :) If dh gets home with the truck in time I'm going there tonight.

My crafting set up (or lack of) is pathetic. I've taken over the hallway linen closet for fabric and thread storage. My bed is up on risers to accomodate laundry baskets of crafty stuff. Boxes in my closet. And I have a big desk that really doesn't fit in my bedroom at all...holds my machines and a big pile of junk. I also have a bookcase in my room...3 shelves of crafty books with jars of buttons/wooden beads/etc in front of the books. And there are 2 doors at the bottom of the bookcase where I keep snaps, beads, sewing notions and crafty magazines.

BUT! My ultimate crafty room has been eeking its way up the priority list. It should be done by summer.

1/2 our basement will be my crafty room (and laundry behind closet doors...and a bathroom). The other half will be playroom/homeschool area.

My area will be big enough to accomodate ALL my crafty storage and workspace needs. And I'll need a table and chairs or sofa for when my friends come over.

You are totally trying to make me jealous!! I have only WM. The next closest (HL and Hancocks) are a 45 minute drive so I have to make a day-trip plan to go!! Not fun with all the little guys.

come visit and we'll make a day of it - we'll split a veggie pizza too! :cuc: :hahaha:

come visit and we'll make a day of it - we'll split a veggie pizza too! :cuc: :hahaha:

That sounds GREAT!!!! Where do you live? I am in TN.

Wondering how far of a drive it is.... I am only about 1 1/2 hours from Rebecca (polkadot) and plan to visit her sometime, although not sure she likes vegetables so I might have to rethink that, just kidding ;)

That sounds GREAT!!!! Where do you live? I am in TN.

Wondering how far of a drive it is.... I am only about 1 1/2 hours from Rebecca (polkadot) and plan to visit her sometime, although not sure she likes vegetables so I might have to rethink that, just kidding ;)


oh - depends on what part of tn. i am a mere 12 hours and 42 minutes from the eastern most border! :muaha: i live in pennsylvania! :smirk:

however, just this morning - after reading everyone's posts - i really really wished i lived closer to you all. bonnie is the closest i suppose and she is in connecticut!

wouldn't it be great to organize a weekend crafting retreat :hbeat:

Wondering how far of a drive it is.... I am only about 1 1/2 hours from Rebecca (polkadot) and plan to visit her sometime, although not sure she likes vegetables so I might have to rethink that, just kidding ;):eek: LOL!!




We love our veggies..but I will admit..we have our bad days too and eat junk food.

wouldn't it be great to organize a weekend crafting retreat :hbeat:

That would be FUN!!!! So who has the most room..:hahaha:

oh - depends on what part of tn. i am a mere 12 hours and 42 minutes from the eastern most border! :muaha: i live in pennsylvania! :smirk:

however, just this morning - after reading everyone's posts - i really really wished i lived closer to you all. bonnie is the closest i suppose and she is in connecticut!

wouldn't it be great to organize a weekend crafting retreat :hbeat:

That would be awesome, lol! PA is not TOO far from CT, lol! Heather is also in CT, although way on the other side of the state.

That's Awesome. If I had a rolling cart out, my son would be driving it around all day!! I recently reorganized my crafty stuff. I have my sewing stuff in a basket in my closet (up high so scissors are out of reach) My knitting stuff is in a knitting box/basket on top of the entertainment center in the living room. My felt/roving is in a picnic basket on top of a bookcase. My UFO's (which I prefer to call, "WIP's") misc. craft supplies and cotton yarn are in tubs on a shelf in my laundry room. Not ideal, but I need stuff available but out of my son's hands.

That's Awesome. If I had a rolling cart out, my son would be driving it around all day!! I recently reorganized my crafty stuff. I have my sewing stuff in a basket in my closet (up high so scissors are out of reach) My knitting stuff is in a knitting box/basket on top of the entertainment center in the living room. My felt/roving is in a picnic basket on top of a bookcase. My UFO's (which I prefer to call, "WIP's") misc. craft supplies and cotton yarn are in tubs on a shelf in my laundry room. Not ideal, but I need stuff available but out of my son's hands.


LOL, I have to keep some of my things away from guys because they want to make things too and it just uses up my good stuff. They have their own nice craft supplies but when they have access to my cool stuff, they want to use it!!

I like WIP too and what is the other one.... PIG? Can't remember what that means.

That would be FUN!!!! So who has the most room..:hahaha:


I think TN is ideal because it is Central. I will host so you all can just drive to me haha!! But since I have no craft stores anywhere near me, that may be a turn-off. We do have 4 bee-hives in the back yard and live next to a lake and have a canoe so there would be entertainment!! It would be very fun to get together. The Amity East Coast Craft Get-Together would be one to remember.

Maybe in the warmer weather . I know I am dreaming but it is fun!!

believe me - my house would definitely accomodate everyone. my dad is a builder....nuff said ;)

after the kids went to sleep last nite around 10pm (sigh) i went on a cleaning frenzy in my craft room until midnite. i got so much accomplished! i hope to completely finish it this weekend!!!!!!!

so glad this thread was started to get my rear in gear!!

believe me - my house would definitely accomodate everyone. my dad is a builder....nuff said ;)

after the kids went to sleep last nite around 10pm (sigh) i went on a cleaning frenzy in my craft room until midnite. i got so much accomplished! i hope to completely finish it this weekend!!!!!!!

so glad this thread was started to get my rear in gear!!


Way to go on the organization!!! Maybe we should have just done a New Year's Craft organization-along!!

Also, your house might be bigger, but mine is in the middle!!! Just kidding, I just don't like to drive that far if I don't have to. I always offer to host homeschool functions so I don't have to drive. Kind of stupid, really, cause I end up in a cleaning, organizing frenzy, spending too much money on food!!

Ok, your house it is!!

So who is going to post pics of their craft room???

So who is going to post pics of their craft room???

i thought about that! after it is finished i will :)

You would all puke if you saw my mess right now.

my room is completely done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am so freakin' pleased that i cannot wait to really use it and not scatter my stuff everywhere!!! woohoo!!! i'll take a pic soon!!!