This studio is a perfect example of my dream workspace. Clean, but colorful. Orderly yet flexible. I could see myself getting plenty done in that room. The photo is by photographer Magnus Anesund, shot for Ikea. [via emmas.blogg]
This month’s theme of Make Space for Crafting has got me thinking about designer/hacker/artist Emily Albinski’s helpful 101 feature on SketchUp, Google’s free 3D modeling software, which originally appeared on the pages of CRAFT Volume 09. As Emily writes in her intro: For decades, computer-aided design (CAD) applications were expensive tools used only by a […]
When I moved into my current apartment three years ago, I somehow managed to go from 800 square feet to less than 600 like that. I lost a lot of my open crafting space, so I needed to get creative to how I stored my materials, equipment and finished projects. However in all this, I […]
It is beyond simple to create your own magnetic organizer to hold your craft supplies. Start with a sheet of metal from the hardware store. Throw it in a cheap picture frame. Add the awesome power of magnets!!! The result is a sleek and efficient storage system. This project is really that easy. And for […]
As we cover organization this month, who could forget about all our books? Our dear friend Tina in her Wallflower column on SF Gate rounds up some inspirational photos and links on bookshelf organization. I love the idea of organizing books by color but even more so, the art of how to combine books with […]
Are you ready for more craft space inspiration? Take a good look at Betz White‘s special craft room. I love her various workstations and the long inspiration board on the wall. Read on after the jump for more photos and a Q&A with Betz!
When you are born with the crafting gene, you feel compelled to create something everyday. Sometimes you create an idea while other times you create an actual something. Those who wear their gene on their sleeve usually manage to eek out some space solely for crafting; if you’re lucky, you eek out an entire room. […]
