My family recently moved across the country. I used to get a little more excited about the hustle and bustle of dealing with moving companies and finding a place for everything after a move, but we’ve moved PLENTY and my enthusiasm…it’s running low. It’s been a few months since we moved into our house. While we’ve figured out most basic areas, a few areas were still big question marks in our heads. The nook in our bedroom was especially perplexing. It’s not huge, but it’s big enough that it deserves a purpose in life! Until we figured out what to do with it we used it as a resting spot for all of our (my, mostly…but I don’t want to talk about it) stuff. Pretty good out-of -the-way spot to hide our shame. Pretty shameful though, eh?
I can only show you that picture because I then got completely inspired and took it over as my own arts and crafts nook. I love that it’s in my room because the tinier hands in my house are far less likely to go there. We teamed up with Craigslist and just over $100 later we created this:
So if you have a nook, a corner, or a room (LUCKY!) hop on and give me all of YOUR best ideas!
Happy Crafting!
{We’re linking up to these great parties!}
Caley says
That’s amazing that you did all that within $100! I love it! Thanks for sharing Amy!
Alison says
Amy
This is fantastic! I’ll be over to use your buttons when I can’t find mine!
Thanks for posting.
Erin says
The magnets as labels on the pails are BRILLIANT!!!
Gina says
Love this! I am moving August 1st and now am feeling a little more inspired and less dreading the move. I am looking forward to organizing and creating new spaces for my stuff! Thanks for sharing!!
Dielle says
Love the label idea on your cute little metal buckets! nice to have a space that’s just yours! Wish mine was as nice and tidy.
Jessica H says
Super cute! Now I have some inspiration when I do get a space for all my crafting accessories. Thanks for sharing!
Heather L. says
How funny – we think alike! I just did almost the exact same thing that I blogged about a few days ago here: http://luluandjunebug.blogspot.com/2011/06/craft-room-organization.html
Love those little metal buckets!
amy g. says
We’re GENIUSES! I love them!
Katy says
Wow! LOVE this room!
Hollye K. says
I must say I am envious of your new spot!
p.s.phyllis sews says
Love what you did! Perfect combination of IKEA and craigslist! You definitely will be inspired to work here.
Jill @ Craft in a Northern Town says
Very cute! I have a spot in our basement that needs this treatment! Thanks for the inspiration.
Wani says
I’m so jealous! I want a crafty nook!! 😉
Shirbert says
Love it … so what did you use for the ribbon?
amy g. says
I used a really heavy twine. Almost like a cord. I tied it where the shelves attached so it wouldn’t slip down and used a knot that will stay in place but I can pull to release the knot and add more ribbon spools. I can’t remember the name of it. The resident scout of the family (my husband) helped me do it.
I considered a tension bar or something like that, but the size and strength didn’t measure up to the twine.
Ashley T says
This is fabulous! We just moved in march & our office/my craft room is one of the last for me to unpack. I LOVE the metal buckets! (what section did u find them?) & the baskets, containers & all! I am soooooo using some of ur fabulous ideas!!! 🙂 u r awesome!!!