Before & Afters

Craft Room: Before & After

26 February, 2013
craft room collage
Finished!
Operation Organization…Part 1…complete.  The hub’s home office has completely been transformed to the wifey’s craft room.  How exciting is that?


Very!!!
Then again…I am easily amused and so it really does not take too much to entertain me.  I will admit that when I started this project I became borderline obsessed with it.  I basically worked on it until I finished it.  Just a forewarning, this post is picture friendly. :-)
We start with the before.
Wow.
craft room before
Craft room before.
It had become the dumping ground to my odds and ends of whatever.  Stressed me out to even take this picture.  Something had to be done.  This room had to be de-cluttered and organized to a somewhat manageable room.  During this process of de-clutterfication…I came across this little fellow…
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That little guy became my color inspiration for the room.
The room itself was very dark and so my goal was to brighten it up a bit without having to do anything too dramatic…like…repainting…buying new furniture…or adding a window.
This became my “accent” wall.  I thought about adding board and batten to this wall, but my mind quickly went lazy on me.
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Wall before.
Instead, I decided to add a simple stripe right across the middle.  I used paint already on hand, Silver Strand by Sherwin Williams.  Original paint is Unusual Grey by Sherwin Williams.
I made the canvas myself.
I know…
not all that impressive.
Seriously…had no idea or vision for this.  All that I knew was that I wanted it to say “In my happy place” and this is what I ended up with.
Kudos to anyone that hand paints words…or anything for that matter.
My hands were shaking so much the whole time.  Truly wasn’t happy with it when I finished, but it took me so darn long to paint it that I decided to make it work!
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Wall after.
Added the scrap paper bunting by punching a hole in the paper and threaded it with twine and then attached it to wall using a push pin.  Super easy…although the hubs refers to this wall as the “carnival wall”.
Men.
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Made and added some paper medallions to this beautiful piece of artwork.
*snickers*
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Paper medallions.
Another view.
You can see closed closet doors here…
…wander what would fall out of there if they were opened?
View from french doors.
Oh what!?
The closet is clean too???
I know…I know…
I amaze myself sometimes.
As you can see, some of Craig’s office stuff got left behind.
Closet…home of Craig’s stuff.
Below you can see my Upcycled Shoeboxes in action.
office collage
Added some inspiring quotes to some frames.
Free printable:

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Spruced up a plain jane memo board.
memo board before and after
Craig left behind his dark office furniture.  Tried my best to brighten it up a bit.
Bookshelf before.
bookshelf before
Bookshelf after.
Added some cute wrapping paper to the back.
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Book shelf after.
Another fun quote.
Free printable:

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This is my first attempt to add downloadable files so please let me know it they do not work!  I made these using PicMonkey.
Stole some items from the kitchen for this storage.
Craig gave me these super cute handmade mugs for Christmas.  Each one says, “Love the trees…please…”.  They each have a tree painted on them representing the four different seasons.
Adore.
They can be found at Uncommon Goods.com.
Made this simple wreath using a wire hanger, burlap ribbon, and leftover curtain fabric.
Used Katie Bower’s Fabric Flower Tutorial to make the rosettes.
How cute is this hot glue gun picture??
Guess that’s a question geared toward my crafty readers…
you special readers can find your free printable at Missie Krissie’s.
Made my labels using PicMonkey.
Meet my sexy new chair.  The one piece of furniture that I bought to replace the big black office chair.
Saw this beauty at HomeGoods and had to have.  I promise the color is not as it seems in the pic.  It’s sort of a salmony color.
Mmm…salmon.
I’m hungry now.
LOVE!!!
french door wall before
French door wall before.
Made some No Sew Curtains.
Can’t wait for it to warm up so that I can leave these doors open!
Here in Georgia, spring lasts for a week and then I’ll have to close the doors because it will be too hot!
Just kidding.
No I’m not.

French door wall after.
Made some craft inspired word art…again using PicMonkey.
Found these frames at Michael’s for $4.99.
$4.99!!
Bella loooves this room because of the carpet.
Rug found at Garden Ridge.
Removed the fan that was never used.
Light fixture before.
Added this super bright fixture.  Found this at Lowe’s for $40!
P.S.  Would not recommend changing a light fixture by yourself.  Was getting so frustrated I was about ready to jump off the ladder head first.
Kidding.
No I’m not.

Light fixture after.
That’s it my peeps.  So excited this room is finished without spending a ton.  Hope you guys like it as much as I do!!

Craft room after :-)
signew

UPDATE:
Just could not leave that darn canvas alone…had to add some ruffles.
(Actually, it’s just burlap ribbon hot glued in a pleated pattern 😉 )

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Comments

02/26/2013 4:42pm

Very lovely, your post made me laugh to, shhh I think everyone has a dumping room or space :) great job enjoy your room :)

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Luisa
02/26/2013 10:46pm

Hehe…glad to put a smile on your face! Thanks for the comment!

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02/26/2013 4:48pm

I sooo wish I had a spare room to use for storing stuff like this. Our old dumping space just became my daughter’s big girl room so now we have no dumping spaces left! I’m sure my parent’s are getting sick of me leaving bits and pieces in their garage!
Love your new room. The colour scheme is especially great.
xoxo

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Luisa
02/26/2013 10:51pm

Thank you for stopping by Kristine!

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02/26/2013 6:16pm

WOW! This is awesome!! I hope you stop by to share to my party- http://atozebracelebrations.com/2013/02/link-party-9.html

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Luisa
02/26/2013 10:52pm

So glad you like Nancy and thank you for the invite!

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02/26/2013 7:21pm

WOW girl – AMAZING after! I love the coral throughout the room – and the happy place wall art! It would be my happy place too! Everything is so lovely – your new chair is adorable!! Pinning!

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Luisa
02/26/2013 10:53pm

Thank you so much for your comments! I made sure those “Before” pics were extra ridiculous! Ha! Oh, and thank you for pinning!

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02/26/2013 7:42pm

So impressive – there is hope for me yet. Amazing!

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Luisa
02/26/2013 10:55pm

Haha…if I can do it…you can do it!

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02/26/2013 8:01pm

Your craft room looks great! I think your sign is really cute! Love the medallions on it too. I’m also building a craft room in our basement. I can’t wait till it is done.

I’d love it if you would share this at “What We Accomplished Wednesday,” at Green Willow Pond. It is live right now. Have a great week!

Hugs,
Deborah

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Luisa
02/26/2013 10:57pm

Thanks so much for stopping by and for the invite! Can’t wait to see your new room! :-)

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02/26/2013 11:39pm

Wow! I love your color choices! I love the way you tied it all together without having to spend a lot.. it’s fabulous!

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Luisa
02/27/2013 8:24pm

Aaaawww! Thank you so much! :-)

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02/26/2013 11:44pm

I love this office. I’m so used to putting a desk facing the wall. I love your idea. Also love the chandelier. And the curtains. :)

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Luisa
02/27/2013 8:26pm

Can you believe the desk was actually my hubby’s idea???

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02/27/2013 5:06am

Que bonito y que bien organizado
♥♥♥.

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Luisa
02/27/2013 8:27pm

Gracious! :-)

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Sunday
02/27/2013 8:12am

It turned out surperb. I love the color inspiration piece, simply adorable. The way the no sew curtains compliment the wall with the doors is awesome so I’m definitely stealing this idea. Great job Luisa!! Love love love it! And the Chair? AWESOME!!!

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Luisa
02/27/2013 8:30pm

Thank you so much for your sweet comment Sunday! So glad you like!

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Nicole Boulier
02/27/2013 8:48am

Love the new room!! Great pops of color throughout. That chair is amazing!! Wish I had an entire room for my crafts but I must make do with a corner in our basement.
Thanks for once again inspiring me to look around the house and see what I can improve and make beautiful!

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Luisa
02/27/2013 8:32pm

Thanks so much Nicole :-)

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02/27/2013 8:53am

Oh I just love how it turned out! It is gorgeous! I love your color inspiration and the chair is so awesome! I also love your sun room! Julia @ www.juliakendrick.com

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Luisa
02/27/2013 10:06pm

Good to have you here again!! I’m so happy that you like everything!!

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02/27/2013 9:49am

LOVE! The colors are fantastic! The organization is amazing! I am pinning the idea about the kitchen items for organization! Life to the full, Melissa

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Luisa
02/28/2013 9:17am

Thanks a lot Melissa!

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02/27/2013 10:19am

Your room is amazing, Luisa! I really like your canvas art — you did a great job! Adore your accent color — so bright and cheerful. I’m sure you will be very inspired in this room!

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Luisa
02/28/2013 9:20am

Thank you for the sweet comment Carol!

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02/27/2013 10:25am

What an overhaul! The room looks fantastic now! Great job!!

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02/27/2013 11:02am

I just love your new craft room. You did such an amazing job organizing it and completely transformed the room. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.

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Luisa
02/28/2013 9:29am

Thank you Judy and thank you for hosting!!

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02/27/2013 11:35am

Girl, this room looks AMAZING! I wish my office looked HALF as good as that right now lol Great job!

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Luisa
02/28/2013 9:31am

Haha! Thanks so much Jessica!

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02/27/2013 1:30pm

Wow! I have been reading this post for about 30 minutes, thinking, admiring and pinning! I adore the salmony color with the black and white! It is sophisticated yet fun and very bright and energizing! It all looks sooooo good! Thanks for all the great ideas!

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Luisa
02/28/2013 9:03pm

Thank you so much for the nice comment!!

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02/27/2013 2:40pm

Wow – gorgeous!! I’m really impressed! Love it!

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Luisa
02/28/2013 9:07pm

Thank you Melinda! :-)

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Julie @ Being Home
02/27/2013 2:41pm

Love! I bet it is easy to get inspired in that craft room of yours! I really need to do this. lol You did a fantastic job. I am also lovin’ your sexy chair. 😉

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Luisa
02/28/2013 9:35pm

Thank you so very much. Sometimes I just go in there and sit…and stare…haha!

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nina
02/27/2013 4:46pm

Where did you purchase the desk from…it is exactly what I have been searching for. By the way great job with the room!

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Luisa
02/28/2013 9:38pm

Hi Nina! The desk came from Haverty’s about 2 1/2 years ago! Thanks so much for stopping by!

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02/27/2013 6:55pm

Looks amazing. I love the trees jars.

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Luisa
02/28/2013 9:40pm

Thank you!!

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02/27/2013 8:05pm

Saw your post over @ someday crafts. Love it all. But I think my favorite is the chair.. no– the pennant. no– the sign.. oh well.. I guess I love it all!

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Luisa
02/28/2013 9:44pm

Hahahaha!! Well I’m so glad!

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02/27/2013 10:51pm

Love it. and love that chair!

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Luisa
02/28/2013 9:58pm

Thank you for your kind words :-)

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02/28/2013 12:05am

Your craft room is dreamy! Love it! Your artwork is super cute! Don’t be so hard on yourself!!

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02/28/2013 10:08am

You lucky gal! What a beautiful space to create in! I love the colors you chose. Your chair and white ruffle pillow are so, so cute! Thanks for the amazing inspiration! Have a wonderful day.

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Luisa
03/01/2013 10:40am

Thank you so very much! I am sooooo lucky to have this space…for now…the hubs might take it back over…haha!!

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02/28/2013 12:37pm

I love your craft room makeover, especially love the colors that you went with! I am in the process of brainstorming something up for my “craft room”, more like a small space for crafting! I would love for you to come check out my inspiration post!

http://kaylasmalltownlife.blogspot.com/2013/02/craftoffice-organization-inspiration.html

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Luisa
03/01/2013 10:37am

Thank you so much for your sweet comment Kayla!

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02/28/2013 1:09pm

Wow. I love your craft room and your dog is super cute. I am currently working on my office/craft room. I hope mine will look as good as yours. I am hosting a link party and would love it if you would link up.

http://ifitsnotbaroquedesignblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/tuesday-link-party-8.html

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Luisa
03/01/2013 10:32am

Thank you so much Lauren! (Bella says “thank you” also 😉 And thank you for the invite! Good luck with your craft room…can’t wait to see what it looks like!

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02/28/2013 3:42pm

Absolutely amazing makeover! Love your key color. It’s such a beautiful space to create now :)

Clicked over from the Charm of Home link party.

Hugs …
Lani
www.simplyfreshvintage.com

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Luisa
03/01/2013 10:25am

Oh yes…I am definitely loving it so far! Thanks for stopping by!

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02/28/2013 4:43pm

You did an awesome job! Your before picture looks a lot like my craft space. Ha ha! This is good inspiration to finally tackle that area. :)

Visiting from Someday Crafts.

~Emily

www.texaslifeblog.com

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Luisa
03/01/2013 10:17am

Good! I’m glad and good luck with your space!

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02/28/2013 7:27pm

This looks amazing! You did a fantastic job!! Such wonderful inspiration. I’m your newest follower 😉
Jamie ~ Better With Age

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Luisa
03/01/2013 10:10am

Thank you so much! I just followed you back :-)))) Looking forward to your posts!

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02/28/2013 8:08pm

Lovely! I love your “carnival wall” and the way you’ve organized the shelves. And that chair is fabulous!

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Luisa
03/01/2013 10:02am

Haha…thank you so much!

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02/28/2013 8:18pm

What a great update and beautiful craft room you have! I am so jealous of how awesome it looks! (Came from Happy Hour link up)
http://www.madcapfrenzy.blogspot.com/2013/02/totally-tuesday-1-link-party-time.html

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Luisa
03/01/2013 9:57am

Thank you very much Morgaine and thank you for the invite!!

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02/28/2013 8:25pm

looks awesome! i love those stripes and love the pops of coral!

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Luisa
03/01/2013 9:51am

Thank you :-)

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02/28/2013 11:15pm

Wow, this is fabulous! I love the colors and all the little details, plus it looks functional too! Would love it if you would come share at my link party going on right now.
http://www.bloominghomestead.com/2013/02/crafty-tuesday-22513.html
-Marie

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Luisa
03/01/2013 9:48am

Thank you so much for stopping by and thank you for the invite!

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03/01/2013 3:49am

My husband created a Craft corner for me in our garage. I’m working on fixing in up now. I want to do banners, like yours, too. I can imagine that my husband will call it a carnival too. lol Your dog reminds me of my childhood dog, Buffy. She was a terri-poo and when she got a haircut she looked like your dog. We’d call her Fifi and she’d want to go outside and roll in the mud. I love your chair!!! and the colors you did your room. Thanks for sharing the inspiring photos.

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Luisa
03/01/2013 9:45am

Haha! Thank you Katharine…so funny…I used to have a black toy poodle when I was a child and her name was Fifi!

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03/01/2013 8:18am

Very nice, love the colors! I’ll be so happy when I get my craft room pulled together. I’m making progress, but it is slow. Very slow! I gotta tell you the canine gives it a whole lot of extra cuteness. 😉

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Luisa
03/01/2013 9:43am

Don’t be fooled by her cuteness…she can be a real firecracker sometimes! Good luck with your room and thank you for stopping by!

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03/01/2013 10:11am

what a wonderful and girly happy space!

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Luisa
03/05/2013 8:48am

Oh yes…it is! Except my hubs wants to take the space back…what exactly does that mean??? 😉

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03/02/2013 1:31pm

Wow! This looks great! I’m so jealous of your craft space. My stuff is everywhere right now because we don’t really have a defined space for it. I’m hoping to take over a corner of our finished basement until we move into a house where I can have a dedicated space (a requirement for our next house!).

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Luisa
03/05/2013 10:09pm

Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comment!

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03/02/2013 1:32pm

Your new craft room turned out amazing. I can see why you call it your happy place! Enjoy all your hard work.
Thanks for the inspiration,
Suzanne

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Luisa
03/05/2013 10:11pm

Thank you Suzanne! I am so far :-)

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03/02/2013 3:01pm

Love your sign! Lettering can be tricky. I actually do better with a paintbrush than with a pen!!

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Luisa
03/05/2013 10:14pm

Seriously…that lettering was the worst! Thank you for stopping by :-)

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03/03/2013 4:20am

You have done an amazing job! Love it! All new and shiny, a great place to create! Have fun in your new happy place :-)

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Luisa
03/05/2013 10:18pm

Thank you Carol :-)

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03/03/2013 12:16pm

Stunning! What a great space to be creative! Love the colors and patterns you’ve chosen! So pretty!

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Luisa
03/05/2013 10:20pm

Thank you so much Roeshel. So glad you like!

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03/09/2013 9:51pm

ps. including a link back in this week’s highlights! :)

03/03/2013 12:27pm

Thank you for posting the before pictures. It makes me feel better that your office was the dumping room. Mine is too. Soon, I get to move into a brand new craft room in our bonus room! Your room gave me some great inspiration. I love your chair and your printables. Great job!

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Luisa
03/05/2013 10:26pm

Oh man…that dumping room was no joke. Worked my butt off in there but it was definitely worth it!! Thank you for visiting me :-)

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03/03/2013 12:37pm

Love your crafting space…beautiful color and I love that chair! You gave me the inspiration I needed to get busy sprucing up my craft room. Thanks for sharing all your great ideas.

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Luisa
03/05/2013 10:28pm

Yaaay!! Still can’t believe that I have actually inspired anyone…but I’m so glad! Good luck in your space!

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03/03/2013 7:12pm

This is absolutely AMAZING. How wonderful that you showed all the before pictures also. I have a room I can makeover for a craft/sewing room. What an inspiration you have been. The painting is just wonderful, too. PINNED! I’ll need to get back here when I start the redo. AND would love to have you link this post to What to do Weekends Party. Best wishes, Linda

http://www.craftsalamode.com/2013/02/what-to-do-weekends-8.html

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Luisa
03/05/2013 10:32pm

Wow…thank you so much for your super sweet comment and thank you for pinning AND for inviting my to your party! :-)

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03/04/2013 6:32am

I’m in LOVE!!! The room is absolutely perfect. Can I move in?? The color scheme is just amazing!

Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer last week. Can’t wait to see what you link up tomorrow evening! Have a great day!!

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Luisa
03/05/2013 10:35pm

Heehee…come on over!

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Jenny Peickert
03/04/2013 12:09pm

Your salmon color is to die for! I LOVE it! Your craft room is pretty and very functional. I look forward to getting a room where I can spread my stuff out and leave it for the next day. Thank you for the inspiration. I mentally hide these treasures away for “that” day :) Blessings, Jenny

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Luisa
03/05/2013 10:37pm

Thank you so much Jenny. I really am lucky to have this extra space and I hope that you are able to get yours soon!

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03/04/2013 1:05pm

This is such an incredible space. I am in love with the chair it is so perfect.

Lisa

Creative Raisins

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Luisa
03/05/2013 10:40pm

That chair seems to be the star of the show!! Thank you for visiting! :-)

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03/04/2013 1:19pm

what an inspiration you are! my craft room looks about like your before pic…my favorite is that chair! it is so awesome!

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Luisa
03/07/2013 7:06am

Thank you!

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03/04/2013 1:34pm

This space turned out wonderful! I am dying to try adding wallpaper in a bookcase for some pop – yours looks great! And those curtains & chair are amazing. Such wonderful ideas!! Thanks for sharing!
Best –
Kim
popping in from happy hour friday!

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Luisa
03/07/2013 7:11am

Oh my gosh…adding the paper was so easy and easy to remove too! Thanks for popping by!

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03/04/2013 10:11pm

I like your craft room. Mine looks like your before picture.

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Luisa
03/07/2013 7:15am

Haha!! Well, I’m glad to hear I wasn’t the only one :-)

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03/05/2013 6:08am

CONGRATS!!!!
You have been featured at The DIY Dreamer!! YAY!! Come on over and grab your featured button… you deserve it :)

10 Features – From Dream To Reality #56

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Luisa
03/07/2013 7:18am

Woohoo! Thank you so much Christine!

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03/05/2013 6:58am

Love the whole room! My favorite parts are the french doors and the ‘in my happy place sign”. Great job!

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Luisa
03/07/2013 7:19am

I really appreciate your comment Crystal! Thank you sooo much :-)

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Rose
03/05/2013 10:26am

Really beautiful. I hope you have a blast creating and crafting in your new space. Thanks much for sharing!!!

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Luisa
03/07/2013 7:21am

Thank you for the sweet comment Rose!

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03/05/2013 12:23pm

Gorgeous space! That chair is making me drool with envy. I think my baby girl needs it in her navy/coral nursery. Really she does. Totally.

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Luisa
03/07/2013 7:25am

Absolutely!

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03/05/2013 1:36pm

What a transformation – great work! I love the finished product! The best part is all the small touches – it really makes the room great. Love the wrapping paper transformation on the office furniture, and of course the chair is to die for! I’m sure the room will inspire many fantastic crafts and creations!
~Meredith @ www.unoriginalmom.com
(Found you on Home Stories A to Z!)

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Luisa
03/08/2013 10:32am

Thank you Meredith! The small touches are my favorite :-)

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03/05/2013 3:44pm

It turned out so beautiful! I would just shut the door and never leave!

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Luisa
03/08/2013 10:34am

Haha! My hubby has had to drag me outta there a couple of times…

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03/05/2013 5:29pm

I just love this room. I will be featuring it tonight at my Winter Blues Wednesday party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks.

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Luisa
03/07/2013 7:20am

Thank you so much Judy!

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LOVE your craft room makeover! You did a beautiful job! And that HomeGoods chair is amazing! :) Enjoy your new room!
Allison

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Luisa
03/08/2013 10:37am

Thank you for your sweet comment Allison!

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Maureen
03/07/2013 12:00am

Love how your room turned out! I am moving to Atlanta soon, will I be anywhere nearby you? Would love some help/advice setting u my craft space! Let me know. . .

Thanks,
Maureen

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Luisa
03/08/2013 10:36am

Hi Maureen! I am about 1 hour north of Atlanta, but let me know when you move and we can chat!

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03/07/2013 9:52am

Love this coral color and that chair! Beautiful! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
Sherry

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Luisa
03/08/2013 10:38am

Thanks for having me Sherry!

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03/07/2013 4:10pm

Wonderful makeover. Your color choice really lightened and brightened up the room…along with that light fixture! It really turned out beautiful. Your happy place :)

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Luisa
03/08/2013 10:40am

Thank you so much!! Mission accomplished right? :-)

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This turned out gorgeous!!! I don’t think I would a single thing done on this room, I wouldn’t want to mess it up!!! Your sign turned out precious and the chair is an amazing find!! Love love love it…

XO,
Christy

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Luisa
03/08/2013 10:43am

Thank you so much!! :-))))

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03/08/2013 5:04pm

Love everything, and yes a happy place for you, great job. I can’t wait to finish mine. I also painted stripes but on all sides! Enjoy

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Luisa
03/14/2013 10:27am

Good luck with yours!

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03/09/2013 8:55am

This looks incredible! I would love for you to join the Pinworthy Projects link party! http://www.atkinsondrive.com/pinworthy-projects-link-party-week-10/

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Luisa
03/14/2013 10:28am

Thank you and thanks for the invite!

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03/09/2013 10:33am

Okay, where do I start? Let’s see…first of all, let me say that my craft room looks WAAAAY worse than yours did. Honestly. I love pretty much everything about this room, but my favorites are: your idea for storing ribbon in the closet (pinning it), the paper you added to the back of the bookshelf, the creative adult quote (pinning), the tree cups, the button jars, the salmon chair (yum!) and the pillow sitting on it. It all looks fantastic together. Great job!! So glad I saw you over at the It’s Overflowing Link Party.

Debbie

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Luisa
03/10/2013 4:48pm

Debbie! Thank you so much for sharing this with me…truly it means so much ;-))))))

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03/09/2013 10:56am

Wow! What a transformation! I love the colors. You really worked hard to get that all put together. I bet you it feels great to work in that room now! Thanks for sharing!

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Luisa
03/10/2013 4:42pm

Oh Chessa! It does, it does!!

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03/10/2013 1:28pm

Wow! That is beautiful. I’m jealous!! Great colors and great use of space.

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Luisa
03/10/2013 4:27pm

Thank you so very much Virginia!!

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03/10/2013 1:50pm

Thanks so much for linking to Make the Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill. You are being featured later this afternoon!
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend, and join me later this evening for Make the Scene Monday #65!

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Luisa
03/10/2013 4:23pm

Yaay! Thank you so much Sarah!

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Holy Flip, Luisa! This is fantastic!! You will be one of the features tomorrow at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button. Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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Luisa
03/14/2013 10:25am

:-)))))) Thank you very much Karhryn!

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03/11/2013 9:44am

This is so beautiful! I found you through “Make it Pretty Monday” I’ve pinned to my “Home Decor” board. Your newest follower.

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Luisa
03/14/2013 10:35am

Holly…thank you for sharing the love <3

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03/11/2013 1:33pm

Oh my gosh Luisa, this room is super cute! Love, love the color combo! We are finishing our basement and I am putting in a craft room. Can’t wait till I get to this point. I did Batten board on one wall so even though you decided not to do it I’m thinking we think alike. Love the stripe and the canvas is fab! Love the chair also. I have one similar from Pier 1 in my sewing room. It is aqua with a chenille back. I was like you. Saw it, fell in love, and had to have it! Great organizing and I will be hopping back for another peek when I get to start the fun decorating. I have a link party, Share Your Cup Thursday. I would love if you shared some time! Now following.
hugs,
Jann

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Luisa
03/14/2013 10:38am

Aaaww…thank you all of your sweet comments Jan! You’re the best!

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Lisa Swift
03/12/2013 1:41pm

Such a beautiful transformation. I love the colors you worked with!

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03/12/2013 7:07pm

Wow! I want to visit your craft room! Love the stripe, the chair, the accent color, the organization!!!! My God, you are good!
Selene @ restorationbeauty.com

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Luisa
03/14/2013 10:44am

Haha!! Thanks Selene!

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Kaysi
03/13/2013 10:36pm

This turned out amazing!! I love it

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03/15/2013 1:04pm

What a stunning difference =) Decluttering is the hardest part, I know it first hand! Love the bright coral you chose.

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03/15/2013 2:33pm

Love how your space turned out, it’s so beautiful, loving the before and after pictures. The handmade mugs are so pretty, love how they are being used!

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  • Reply Tamara 19 March, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    What a wonderful change! I love how you spent a very minimal amount of money and made most of your changes without paint. Looks like a brand new room! Nice job:-)

  • Reply Luisa 19 March, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    I really appreciate your kind comment!

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