Thursday, July 23, 2009

Welcome to my Art Studio!

I am so glad you stopped by to see my little corner of creativity!
This is how it has been for a while and I am going to be giving it a little makeover in a month or so, but this is what it is for now.
Click on the pictures to make them bigger.

My spot is in the back half of our family room....
The couch is the divider. It faces a coffee table and a big screen T.V.
The walls are actually a nice sage green. They look more robins egg than they really are.


It is my office also.
Aragorn (Lord of the Rings) keeps me company, sigh.....


Gotta have lots of supplies!


And cheerful friends near by.


I love vintage books.


Aragorn greets me every morning!
Next to my computer is a inspiration board.
I tack up anything that sparks my imagination.

My pink box is always handy




More supply storage


You can NEVER have too much Mod Podge or too many whatchamahickies!




This spot is the wall opposite my window....
My kitchen sink is right behind it.
That opening used to be my kitchen window before we did the additions.
Now I have NO windows in my kitchen.
That is why I had to have white cupboards.

I love using muffin tins to sort out my dodads.









Here are some characters living around my Studio.
Benny TRYING to be as cute as Lucky!

Granny Mermaid
I sculpted her with Fimo and a repurposed Barbie.
I shaved her hair off and put the Fimo right over all of her except her bendy arms.
It was really fun!

Gandalf was Holly's first fired clay sculpture.
Didn't she do an awesome job?!!


Lucky being especially sweet and cute!


I hope you enjoyed your tour!
Make sure you pop over to
to find the links to many more Studio Tours.
****
Blessings~LillySue

82 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love your studio! Love it! I want it~! :) Thanks for posting all the pics - especially Aragorn :) - if I had my own computer, I would have C.S. Lewis or Aslan, or maybe Robert Downey Jr......so many choices!

Artsy Fartsy Junkin Finds said...

ok. I am officially embarrased!! Your art room is soooo organized, I need to take some tips from you! Thanks for stopping by to visit! B;rssings, Janna

Sonia said...

What a bright and cheerful crafting space. I love it. You are very organized and great storage ideas. I have to rethink some of my storage.
Hugs!
Sonia

Anonymous said...

Love it Lilysue! Thanks for showing us. It's so fun to look at all the supplies and storage ideas! ♥ Oh and yes, you gotta have some kitty's in the studio! ☺

I set up my scrapbooking station in the family room the same way you did with yours- with the couch as the divider. But then I have half of the guest room as my other craft place and half of the dinning room... Crafting is taking over! But nobody minds. ☺

Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space said...

Completely delightful! Thanks dear for sharing and blessings.

DreamTNM said...

Love your Art Studio. It's so neat, cute and colorful! Your kitties are so cute too! Have a great weekend!

Unknown said...

LillySue,
I love your little area! It's so bright and cheery. My favorite are the hanging baskets with ribbon. Thanks for sharing!

Nancy

The Studio at Crow Haven Farm, LLC said...

What a wonderful creative space you have. I love your memoray board and all of those JARS! Lots of room too and I love how you turned your family room into your creative space...gets everyone involved with the process. Just wonderful and thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful time with this event and a beautiful weekend.
Cheers

Rachel said...

Wow - what a great space. And it's so tidy! How do you manage that?

You have shamed me into cleaning my sewing room haha.

Karen Valentine said...

Hi Sweetie! I am Sooooo sorry! I thought I was being very careful not to miss anyone. You are up now!!!! Once again...sorry, sorry ,sorry! I'll be back later to really have a good look around!

Karen
My Desert Cottage

Brenda Pruitt said...

What a whimsical sweet space you created! And you managed it by dividing the room. This is very inspirational and I think many women will now think to do this! Love your fun kitty-sleeping space!
Brenda

Coralie Cederna Johnson said...

Thank you so much for sharing your most wonderful creative space! Love it! Come visit me, too!

Shannon @ Silver Trappings said...

Great space. I would love to have all those cabinets for storage!

considerthelillies said...

fantastic! beautiful AND organized!

Terri said...

Super fantastic studio I love everything. Right down to the repurposed letter holder now that bright pink! Thanks for visiting my small space and enjoy the blog party!

Sandy said...

I love how you have incorporated your space into your family room. What a great way to spend time together. I love all the happy colors too! Thanks for sharing.

Karen Valentine said...

Oh your studio is just wonderful! You are so lucky to have such an airy open space to work in! And I am JEALOUS of all the wonderful supplies you have! Thank you so much for being a part of this fun day!!!

Karen
My Desert Cottage

Melissa Valeriote said...

Wow you're so organized. What a lovely creative space.

~Becca~Bluebird Rose said...

What a nice space for a studio!
I didn't get mine pulled together enough to photograph for today's event, but I will be hosting a Christmas in July giveaway on my blog tomorrow (Sat), if you'd like to stop by!
:)
~Becca~
P.S. Your "Lucky" looks a lot like our Isabella.

Anonymous said...

Hey LillySue! thanks for stopping by to visit. I LOVE your studio too! all of that counterspace is wonderfull! the vies out of your window is so pretty!
:) Missy

Caleen said...

I love your Studio.. It is so organized and lovely.. It would be such a great place to just sit and chat! Love Aragon-who wouldn't want to wake up to him! Love the Mermaid and Wizard.. Very Lovely..
Thanks for sharing.. Happy Creating!

Anonymous said...

Love the window pic.The half moon is so cute.

V I N T A G E O L O G I E said...

Cut, cute, cute ... down to everyone who inhabits your "space"! A well planned creative work niche ... good job! Thanks for sharing ALL of it with ALL of us ; )

xo
Jill

Rosalyn Manesse said...

I love it! I'll be right over to play with all those great crafty things. Actually, it's a lovely room.

beautifullybrokenme said...

What a great space you have - and so organized! I agree...you can't ever have too much ModPodge and whatchamahickies!

:-) Molly

Judy @ In His Grip said...

What a great place to create and right there in the family room where you can be in all of the action of the family too!! Come by and visit my studio at:

http://judysturman.typepad.com/in_his_grip/2009/01/stitches-by-sturman-studio-makeover.html

I love this party!

Jodie (everything vintage) said...

Hello LillySue!
Wow girl, you have a wonderful space!!! I love all of the cabinet and counter top space...and the windows let in so much natural light {sigh}
I enjoyed my visit so much that I had to scroll down and read more posts...we have so much in common!
Yep, I'm a motorhead...I have 2 Corvettes and a dragster!
Thanks to Karen for bringing us together...I'll be back soon!
everything vintage

Beansieleigh said...

"Hey!" I love your studio!! I thinks it's fun too, to see all the ways you store and organize... And I'm seeing some similar ideas that I have used too!.. The hanging produce baskets, the spice racks and canning jars, etc. I wish I could have joined in on this, but my little studio is a little TOO small I think. I have a large walk-in closet that I've organized nicely, but it would be too cramped and too close to take any decent pictures of. Still I'm happy to have it, and don't know what I'd do without it! In the meantime, I'm not done looking at yours! I'm betting there are new storage and set-up ideas in yours that I'd still like to try!

Steph Jordan said...

Oh my goodness! You are too cute and your space is so organized. I love it! Thanks for visiting my space too! Have a colorful day! Isn't this fun!!!
Steph Jordan

Rebecca Nelson said...

I love your Studio, my friend. Thank you so much for sharing with us all! Beautiful!

May God continue to bless you. I share your faith and your love for our Savior...

Blessings to you this very day.

Love, Rebecca @AGP

★Carol★ said...

Creativity abounds in that studio of yours! It's so pretty and cheerful, you couldn't help but be inspired! I love that moon in your window so much! I don't know, I think I might get pretty distracted having Aragorn looking at me with those dreamy eyes of his....

Shell said...

I your space it sweet, organized and full of life.

LiLi M. said...

What a great room! So much space! I love this!

natalea said...

what a fantastic space! loved browsing! xo natalea

Kindred Roses said...

Nice set up!!! You definately have it made!!!!
Hope to see you soon
Julie, Kindred Roses

Whisperings 13 said...

how fun! and right in the mix of things too- now that is a good location!- and I see those gorgeous trees outside your window!
Thanks for sharing!
:o)
Tracey

a Pocket Angel said...

LillySue, What a cheerful Art Studio.. Looks like a wonderful to work in!
Blessings ~Mary~ :-}

Rebecca said...

Hello
Nice to meet you, I enjoyed your tour. How nice to be right in the thick of things while you create.
Very Nice
Blessings
Rebecca

Lori said...

Your room is so bright and fun! I love it! I, too, use a muffin tin to sort embellies after I'm done creating and before I can actually put the stuff away! I love the colored pails to hold tools and such. Such a fun room! I'm glad I stopped by!

Cathy said...

What a wonderful cheerful and happy place to be! Lots of great storage and so organized. Great place!

Cathy ♥

Vee said...

Terrific and a very nice way to use muffin tins. Such a great idea, which I will incorporate today. Thanks!

Unknown said...

Hi! Loved seeing your studio. You are one creatively organized person! Your blog is very creative as well!
Lynn @ blueskies.blogspot.com

Dosha said...

Oh, be still my beating heart! You have Aragorn as your screen saver? We are most DEFINITELY kindred spirits. :) And I adore your apothecary supply jars! It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance at this lovely event -- please feel free to stop by. As an admirer of Tolkien myself, much of my studio has an old world / Medieval flair.

Enjoy the party!

Warm Wishes,

Natasha
www.lifeafterdarkjewelry.blogspot.com

Becca said...

What a beautiful studio! Lovely :) And the kitties are the perfect accent, they so love to help create!

Unknown said...

What a fabulous colorful work space! I love it, and you get to be there right in the thick of things!

Lisa said...

Oh gosh Lilly Sue!! Your space is so great! and you have it so nice like you could sit down and do a project just any time!! Thanks for sharing! I love jars with stuff!!!
Hugs, Lisa

Shannon said...

Honey, I feel at home here. I'm signing up!! What a fun place!

Cottage Rose said...

What a great space you have for your crafting. How neat you keep it, and all the storage. thanks for sharing your lovely craft area.

Hugs;
Alaura

Holly Campbell said...

I love your space! I can't wait to see what you are planning for the makeover!

Willnnabel said...

How very sweet and so big thats a big plus! I love all the natural lighting, just great.

Dawn-Hydrangea Home said...

You have a great organized space. Love it! Thanks so much for stopping by my studio and becoming a follower too!

caren said...

Your studio is great! You can be creative and still be with your family! Thanks for visiting me.

Sheila Rumney said...

Your studio is so bright and cheery! I love your faith sign made from scrabble tiles. Thanks for sharing your lovely studio!

Beth said...

what wonderful eye candy !!! so much fun !! thanks for stopping in !
xo,
beth

June said...

An amazing space to create. I love it!

Debra said...

WOW! Love Grandma Mermaid! Great organized space! Love the fact you can be part of your family while making your art. Thanks for sharing!
Deb

Luisa Migon said...

I'm here to say hello and visit your space! A lovely and colorful place!!! :O)

Karen The Graphics Fairy said...

Your space is so pretty and so tidy too! I really like the wall color and your cabinets are fabulous!
Thanks for the tour.
Karen

Jayne said...

You have done an amazing job or organization in your creating space! I love all your colorful buckets to hold goodies, and I love your view outside.

I enjoyed touring your creating place!

Blessings,
Jayne at mysongwithin

Kelee Katillac said...

So sweet and truly warm and safe for creativity!
Thank-you for sharing...

stop over soon....love new friends!

Anonymous said...

Your creative area is as cheerful as you are! I LOVE IT! Love all the colors and the surprises! I wish I would have known about this event - my husband just made me a wonderful creating room! I'm having such a grand time in there! Your room is is so FUN! I loved seeing your creative space! Hugs, Patti

Embellished Bayou said...

What a bright and cheery space, and so organized too! Thanks for sharing & visiting my blog.

Lynn Stevens said...

what a great place to create , love your little tin og goddies and your cat seems right at home
Lynn-trashtotreasureart

Cindy said...

It's fun, bright and happy! And there are kitty cats, what's not to love? Looks like a great place to create and dream! :D

-c
yapping cat

Connie said...

It's wonderful, organized, colorful and works great for you, sugar, so what more could you want. Just delightful........
xoxo,
Connie

Kara Ward said...

WOW....amazing space.
It is huge and such lovely countertop space!

KV Creative Designs said...

Great Space! This has been so fun visiting everyone's Studios! Thank you for sharing with us!

Artful Blessings,
Kathryn

debi said...

LillySue,
I love your studio! Your storage solutions are fun...and I love the colorful and whimsical additions to your space. tfs
Debi

Marina Capano said...

I love your studio!
I Love it!
What a nice ctas you have!!!
I have gold cat, too, my love Mr.Tom.

I hope you in my blog! You can see him!

xoxo

Anonymous said...

What a perfect set-up in the family room, but yet separate (and very neat, I might add). OMG, I love your kitty cats! I have an orange Maine Coon male and two Maine Coon females. They are the absolute center of my life. THanks for sharing your studio.

www.queenmarcyoriginals.typepad.com

Anonymous said...

Wow I love your space...I had already picked out a teal blue color for mine, it looks so good on your walls. Thanks so much for sharing.

Have a blessed week,

Linda

AliGripp said...

What a great space and so organized!! Thanks you for sharing!!

chicroses said...

WOW! I like your art room. Did you have the shelf that the roll about sit under fitted just to clear the top of the roll abouts? Like that. What a great place to do your art..sally

Amanda said...

I LOVE your craft area! It's so pretty and organized. You have room to spread out a project and leave it out until your finished. I'm going to have to work on mine now!

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Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Love your studio! Love fairies! Cannot believe you met Brian Froud! How cool is that!!!!
Thanks for a wonderful tour! I'm following your blog so I can keep up with all your fun adventures!
bunny hugs,
shell

Charmingdesigns said...

What a wonderful place to craft!! Laurie

Wendy & Megan Chamberlain said...

Love your creative space, have been away and I am still going through all the wonderful 'entries'.
Your organisation puts me to shame

Anne Marie said...

I'm totally impressed and don't know why I didn't see this before!!

I'm SO jealous that you have a space like that....can you imagine 5 kids going through all that though? eegads!

Ral @ARTbyRT Seascapes and Island Life said...

The kitchen is delicious, the house a joy, I saved the art studio for last, like dessert! I really enjoy your blog, Jesus, family, and art, Hallelujah! Thanks for sharing, Raliegh

Ral @ARTbyRT Seascapes and Island Life said...

Your kitchen, delicious, you home, a joy, I saved the art studio for last, just like dessert. You have a terrific blog, Jesus, family and art, Hallelujah. Thank you for sharing, Raliegh

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