Rather than just my workdesk I thought I would show how it looks after my day off last week when I decided to tidy it. Well, I was going to do the desk only. This is it all stripped off and blue tack peeled off and cleaned etc. BUT that spread out across the week and weekend and I ended up clearing the large bookcase next to it, then at the weekend the smaller units and a hidden one that is behind! I have only just got it all back together and I haven't even started looking at the unit on the left where I store my dies, papers, resin etc!!
Stumbled across my mums old sewing box from when we were kids, brought back SO many memories, mainly of mum having to sew yet another patch on my trousers!
This is the after shot, yes I know it doesn't look much different BUT there are a few empty drawers in the small sets in the bookcase and now I know where things are!
A few of the gifts I have been lucky to receive from fellow crafters over the years (sorry I cannot remember who this is from, but I loved it and all these years later it is still on display)
This amazing tag book I think was from angela the crafty cat and in the background is my first time printing, the black pointed finger I think was Donna (adoone thing) at a WOYWW crop many years ago too.
and in the middle is a cut away book swap in 2015, with Sarah, Carmen and Jaz who are all talented artists which was based on Discworld (love Terry Pratchett)
So, bit of a cheat this week as it is my desk today but also a catch up!
Happy crafting
Kyla
Glad you got so much sorting done, a real achievement! stay safe. Have a good day Helen #?
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of lovely memories you have to look at there Kyla. And what an achievement when you did all that tidying. Funny how one place leads to another and another and before you know it you are knee deep in tidying and it is almost bedtime. Much easier for you to find things now and the tablet jars all labelled up are so neat.
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Hugs, Neet 2 xx
Now that is such a productive use of your time and you must feel so organised and ready to start a project. I always discover things that had disappeared into the dark recess of my cupboards only to be moved to another cupboard. Good use of the tablet jars.
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Sandra de @13
I do love having a good nosey around someone else's desk and your's was a good un! The organisation is great and I think using those tablet pots was inspired - I do love knowing where everything is so I don't waste time searching for stuff!
ReplyDeleteHUgs LLJ 6 xxx
Most of my tablets now come in blister packs but I sometimes use bicarbonate of soda pots, similar pots. Wow you have been a busy bee all that tidying up. Have a good week Ani #12
ReplyDeleteWow Kyla you have been busy getting tidy and organised. It is always good to know where everything is. Much quicker for creating. Love the view of the artwork you have on display too. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #5
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ReplyDeleteIt sometimes is a surprise what we find when sorting out thing, you look and say wow how long have I had that lol
Stay well and healthy
Lilian B #11
Hi Kyla. What lovely items you have there with such beautiful memories. And what a tidy up you have had. I am mightily impressed!
ReplyDeleteTake care. Stay safe. God bless.
Margaret #4
OHMY... you really cleaned out your room almost completely... that makes me feel lazy ;) I should do that too, but I rather sit at the computer and visit your blog *lol* Have a good day, stay safe! Big hug from Holland. Marit #23
ReplyDeleteI really do need to tackle a few shelves and cupboards in my room too but I know once I start it will turn into a BIG job. Yours looks lovely. xx Jo
ReplyDeleteHi Kyla, great shots of your workspace. Good job on the organising too. I remember Donna doing that printing at the Crop meet! First one we attended I think. I have some little tubs to sort small embellishments into that I want to get round to as well. Have a lovely week, Stay safe, Hugs, Shaz #10 X
ReplyDeleteWow! You have been busy, the unit looks really good now. Enjoyed seeing you memorabilia.
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Christine #25
well done on the organizing, i always say WHY after about 20 mins of starting . I need to sort my whole craft room/office out but i know it will be a big job so am putting it off. Take care and Keep safe . Soojay #18
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed with your crafty sort out what started with one thing spurred you on to get that job done, you'll be crafting at double speed now you can find it all. Great idea about the pots it's so nice to know where things are.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all those fab makes from woyww friends & creatives, I love seeing what other people gift.
Enjoy & a very Happy woyww Tracey #24
I love the idea of using the tablet containers. They look great. I had to laugh because I cleaned up my craft closet a few weeks ago and I thought it looked great but I think my husband thought it looked similar because I have a lot of stuff. The key is that I now know and see where everything is. So I totally get it. Only crafters understand what clean means. I love seeing your mom's old sewing box. I was so thrilled when I was able to have my mom's button tin. It was such a fun thing to peek through when I was a child. Stay well, my friend.
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I think many crafters have taken this time to organize and purge. I know I have some boxes to go to our local thrift store when they open. Love your mum's sewing box.
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Carol N #28
How lovely to have the time to organise everything properly. Wish I had the time to do it! I hope you are staying well and safe. Happy WOYWW. With love and God bless, Caro xxx (#20)
ReplyDeleteHi Kyla, well done on such a big tidy up. Always nice to have a clear out and know exactly where everything is. You have certainly acquired some lovely items over the WOYWW years. Great to have them on display to remember fun times. Have a lovely week and stay safe, Heather xx #27
ReplyDeleteThat's some serious tidying you've done there, puts my efforts to shame.
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Chris #8
Sounds like you've been keeping busy and it's looking good too. Wishing you a happy woyww and lots of crafty thoughts to keep you busy, Angela x15x
ReplyDeleteWow you have done well, I do like a good tidy up!! Stay home, stay safe, stay well, Happy WOYWW Cindy #26
ReplyDeleteWell, you’ve certainly done a deep tidy. Funny how the mood gets on you once you start. It will be a pleasure to sit in there and feel a little smug that you know where stuff is for a while. Or forever if you tidy as you go. obviously that was an afterthought for me, I’m not capable!! The pill tubs look great, I’m fascinated that you have so many small embellishments. I might need a close up!!
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