Small attic spaces with low ceilings can often feel restrictive or remain unused in many homes. However, with a little creativity and thoughtful design, these cozy nooks can be transformed into functional and aesthetically pleasing
I built a desk for doing my artwork. It’s adjustable so I can use it as a standing or sitting desk and lay it flat or angled. I took design cues from a bunch of different desk images I found online, but I mainly copied Nathan Frey’s Frey Desk.
Most art canvas storage racks were very expensive and took up too much space. So I found the IKEA HEJNE shelf and got to planning!
Make your own art drying rack to get your drying prints and art off the studio floor and tables. Here are some easy instructions to make your own.
I've been using a wall easel system for a few years, and I love it! There are two basic options for hanging paintings: either screws, or pegs. Using screws is a little easier, with less work upfront, but you have to use a screwdriver to move them around. Pegs are easier to move around, but require more work to build.
I'm off to the farm this week to paint trim and stain the floor in the studio - the last bit of work to do before I can start setting up the space. Since there's really not much to show, I thought I'd share some ideas I've gathered for the space. I need shelving as I have books, frames, canvases...all that need a home. This bookcase is nice and I really like the brush holder. source I like the shallow shelves in this picture. They'd be great for all the cans and bottles of paint. The inspiration/bulletin board area is also really great. I do have an idea for an area to hang photos I'm working off of. source This one is one I really like - notice the canvas storage above the bookshelves and worktable. I want to replicate this is some form or fashion. source These shelves are only one can deep -I'd love something like this so I could see at a glance what paints I had. Loads of them too...I don't think you can have too many shelves. 😊 source Right now my oil paint tubes are in a toolbox. I'd love to have something like this that I could clip them on. Sure would make finding a certain color easy instead of digging through my box. source - #15 Another paint tube system also fabulous: source Love the idea of clip boards to clip inspiration photos up. You can usually find clipboards at the thrift store for next to nothing. source Another setup for canvas storage: source source This is an idea I could easily do - it's an old tv cart with pipe dividers. hmmm, guess I'll have to look for one if Bruce doesn't have time to build me one like in the previous photos. This one I like for the tin ceiling and large worktable in the center. Not sure if I'll have a table in the center though. However, I do plan on one against the wall like the back wall in the photo. source These are all great ideas and will help me figure out how to set the studio up. I am looking forward to planning the space out. SaveSaveSaveSave
An entire room is ideal, but good news - anywhere works. Use that empty attic, a corner of your living room, or cloffice (yes, a closet-converted office). A work desk and a chair are your starting point for your home studio.
Meet our Spotlight Instructor Nathalie Kalbac, one of the instructors of our newest course Mixed Media Journaling. Learn more about her and her creative arts.
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Scientists may never know the answer to this tongue-twisting question, but we do know one thing about wood: woodworkers worldwide are working hard to turn wood into wonderful works of art.
If you’re looking to set up your very own art studio you will need to deck it out with the essential supplies.
Twelve easy ways to make an art studio in your home, no matter how small or cluttered!
I remember years ago, before I had a studio I would to go to art workshops and often there would be a long wall with nails in it for students to hang their canvases and paint. I have always loved painting straight up much better than the traditional easel with a tilt. I remember putting nails in the wall of the kids playroom (a.k.a the guest room, office, spare room) so I could continue painting this way after I was home from the workshops.Then a few years ago when my hubby and I designed my art
An artist palette complete with realistic, three dimensional paint daubs that glisten and look like they're still wet! Add real paint brush clock hands, dipped in real paint - your choice of color - and the palette is transformed into its own functional piece of artwork. This is the perfect clock for any art studio or an original one of a kind gift for your favorite artist. This would also make a great nursery / playroom clock that your child will never outgrow. No two clocks will ever be the same due the process used to create my paint daubs. Signed and dated on the back. My other clocks are here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RipdNTorn/search?search_query=clock&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search 15.5" x 11.75" Clock, run by (1) AA battery (which I include), hanging hardware attached. Wood Oak Palette Customizable options as noted below only. CHOICE OF CLOCK HANDS with matching second hands * Standard, no brushes * Paint brush hands dipped in choice of any of the shown colors or no paint at all; second hand sweep will match color choice unless otherwise indicated. ("No paint" on brushes gets a black second hand) * Paint brushes used for the hands and second hand sweeps may vary from those seen. This clock is made to order, and the pictures shown illustrate essentially what to anticipate. CHOICE OF ORIENTATION See second photo and choose orientation on checkout so I can attach hanging hardware appropriately. OPTION: You can easily turn this clock into a desk clock by picking up a plate "stand" or mini artist easel at a local retailer. Not included with this listing. This product is assembled and made to order - though I've pre-made enough supplies to sell several without inducing a significant wait time. ****************************************************************************** TN residents pay applicable sales tax. Copyright © 2011-2020, Creative Solutions, ripdntorn.etsy.com; All Right Reserved. Artist retains all rights to this image and may not be reproduced.
Explore creative Craft Room Layout Ideas to optimize your space. Find inspiration for functional and stylish designs for a perfect crafting haven.
Happy Wednesday!! I have spent so much time trying to get my small home studio organized! I scoured Pinterest and Google, and while I found a few ideas, none of them really stood out for my Knoxville, Tennessee home studio. They were either not ideal, or just needed to much space. What I needed was
Hello! Been quite some time, eh? My little guy was born at the end of March, and the past 4 months have been an absolute dizzying whirlwind! I’m back at work (boo!) and we’re getting into good daily rhythm. I’m learning to make the most of my limited time in the evenings after he goes to sleep. It’s
A collection of whimsical art studio spaces. Find inspiration for your art studio here along with practical organization tips for your art studio.
Stuck at home for work? Modify or create your own custom work space with these creative home office ideas for 2020!
This backyard art studio was created for a retired art teacher who loves to create art and share the experience with her two daughters.
I've always dreamed of having a creative studio. In my head, my workspace features a big collaboration table smack dab in the middle of the room surrounded by storage and organization for all my vintage decor. In the past, we've never had the right space to create a work studio. However now that we've found our new home, my workspace dreams are going to become a reality!
How to build an art hanging system.
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Create your own paint brush cleaning container to make cleaning your paint brushes easier.
I love having a well-stocked craft cupboard (or room, tote, or closet), but find myself locked in a never-ending battle with my craft supplies. A box from IKEA holds all my embroidery supplies except my oversized hoops, my twines are all in a tangle, and there are pompoms everywhere. Here are a baker’s dozen ways to keep your stash organized, accessible, and even aesthetically pleasing.
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If you’re a crafter, you know how quickly things start to pile up. Yes, I do need that many different types of scissors and that many colors of ribbon! If you have a designated craft area either large—lucky!—or small, it’s nice to (at least try to) keep it organized, especially if it’s in a part of your home that’s not off-limits to guests.
Hello my people! How is your Summer going? Can you believe we have just about a month left before school starts again? I honestly thought we'd be spending much more time on the road than we have, but then I realized that most of our reasons for traveling so much in the past has been to attend get-togethers and events with my family here in Utah, but now we don't have to! It's been pretty surreal to be so close to so many of my siblings and their families, aunts and uncles and cousins, etc, and we've already seen them more in the last few months than the last several years combined at least. The kids especially love having over 20 of their cousins right here around us, and with so many exciting and new things to do as well we are pretty contented staying right here:) Less time driving has meant extra intentional family time going on hikes, making treats, swimming at the pool, etc. Personally, I've loved the time to catch up on house projects and getting more settled into our place, and today I've partnered with 3Form Home to share 3 simple DIY projects that I did all in under an hour using Sola Felt Tiles! I was really intrigued when I first heard of Sola Felt Tiles and the endless possible uses, but I knew I was sold when I read that every box of 6 12x12 tiles is made with 50% recycled post-consumed plastic materials, and contains the equivalent of a 24 case of single-use water bottles. How cool is that! We throw away many millions of plastic bottles every day, and I'm so happy to support a company that is turning that waste into something so useful and beautiful. The tiles look soft and feel like wool, they function like a sturdy corkboard, and they attach securely to any clean flat surface with peel and stick adhesive on each corner. The squares are totally configurable with 15 colors to choose from and 6 different shape designs that you can mix and match all you want, or you can purchase one of their cute pre-configured packages. Now I'm going to quickly show you how I created our Paint Tube Organizer, the White Mood Board of my dreams, and a simple and beautiful Necklace Rack. MOOD BOARD Time spent: This project took about 15 minutes, 5 for the tiles and 10 for collecting inspirational pieces. Supplies: - For the mood board, I used 6 of the 'Cross' tiles in the color 'Zinc' - a pack of push-pins or tacks - old magazines or photos, etc that you want to put on your inspiration board. Other ideas could be small artwork, printed quotes or photos, pages from a book, sentimental items, flowers or other pieces of nature, washi tape, pieces of fabric, paint swatches, ribbon, etc. STEP 1: The first step is taking your tiles out of the box and arranging them on the floor in the design you want, then holding a tile or two up on the wall to decide height placement. (Tip: marking lightly with a pencil would be super helpful for a larger design) STEP 2: Next, peel off the paper tabs covering the adhesive tabs on the corners of your first tile and use a level (I used the app on my phone) to make sure you have it straight before pressing it firmly on each corner to secure it to the wall. STEP 3: Once you have the first tile in place, it takes only a couple minutes to peel and stick the other tiles around the first, lining them up snuggly together so the seams disappear completely. STEP 4: Lastly, you can get creative in gathering your materials for your inspiration board, but I simply took some clippings out of a few old magazines for my first go at it. Just make sure that you put up photos and words etc that speak to you and make you feel whatever mood you're going for (i.e. peaceful, motivated, happy, fierce, etc), just have fun with it! xo -------------------------------------- PAINT TUBE ORGANIZER Time spent: about a half hour including attaching all the binder clips to the tubes. Supplies: - For the organizer, I used 6 of the 'Parallel' style tiles in the color 'Cashmere'. - 1 pack of push pins - 1 pack of small binder clips - 1 pack of medium binder clips Set-up: Repeat the same steps as for unpacking and placing the tiles as with the mood board, then I gathered all my paint tubes together and put the binder clips on all of the tops. Place your rows by starting with the top row, then the bottom row (for symmetry), and then fill in the middle as evenly as possible! Side-note: When I first ordered the tiles I was pretty confident that my big tubes wouldn't hold up, but when they arrived I was happily surprised at how dense and strong they actually were and even my big full tubes hold up awesome! -------------------------------------- NECKLACE RACK Time spent: This one took under 10 minutes from start to finish! Supplies: - For the rack I used 3 of the '4 Square' tiles in the color 'Nickle'. - 1 pack of push pins Set-up: Once again you'll repeat the same steps as for unpacking and placing the tiles, except after placing my first two tiles one on top of the other, I cut along the indentation on the third and added one half securely to the right of both the top and the bottom tiles, being careful to put the clean edge on the outside. After that, it's just staggering your push-pins wherever you want and placing your jewelry:) And that's all for today! I really hope you enjoyed these simple little DIY's and that you're inspired to try out the tiles in your own home, and if you are you can use the code: FIRST30 on the website HERE for 30% off for the first 30 people! and free shipping :) I've already decided I need to order more to do a command station in our home office, bulletin boards in the kid's rooms, an art display in the craft room, maybe some sound barrier panels in the music room, and the list goes on. You can't beat buying a product that is so versatile and beautiful that's also helping to make such a difference in pollution. As always let me know if you have any questions, I'm curious to know which project you like the most? Thanks so much for visiting loves, xoxo
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This weekend I celebrated my birthday with lots of fun activities. Part of the weekend included crafting with my sisters and making these adorable paper dolls inspired by Claudine Hellmuth. We met at a wonderful art store in Marin called Once Around, and they allowed us to use their classroom to make these dolls as a private class. My sister, Diana, helped coordinate the event - she made the samples for us and provided many of the supplies - thank you Dee! If you're ever in Mill Valley, make sure to check out this store called Once Around - it's very cool! Prior to the crafting event we had a wonderful lunch at Blue Barn at Corta Madera, one of my favorite spots for lunch... Picture of me & my sisters and my niece Natalie On Friday, I took the day off and spent some time in Petaluma antique shopping and also taking a class from Eileen Hull at Cathe Holden's amazing barn. Below are a few shots from her barn. Cathe Holden and I My sister Maryl and teacher Eileen Hull What great inspiration for redoing my craft room someday! Cathe you've collected some amazing pieces and your barn is a dream...love it all! Here's a picture of the project I made in the class. We used a Sizzix die to cut out the cover and pages. Thank you Eileen for a fun and inspiring class! Another nice bday surprise was being published in the Oct/Nov/Dec issue of Somerset Life. One of my recent necklaces that I constructed from several necklaces was featured. Thank you friends and family for all the bday wishes and thoughtful and generous gifts! It was a wonderful weekend of celebrations!
If you believe small spaces aren’t conducive to creativity, Debi Adams would like to prove you wrong. Enjoy this peek inside her art studio!
Here are some of my favorite inspirational studio spaces of artists, designers, and crafters (plus a few solid pieces to get you started!)
This time of year always sparks a desire to freshen things up a little; often accompanied by a need to declutter and tidy my home and art studio. This year I’ve been accompanied by the #sparkjoy approach to decluttering of Marie Kondo who has been all over Netflix with a new series. How is this […]
Name: Sirima Sataman Location: Dogpatch, San Francisco, California Size: 800 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Rented Walking into Sirima’s loft, I was blown away by the openness of the space.
Explore creative Craft Room Layout Ideas to optimize your space. Find inspiration for functional and stylish designs for a perfect crafting haven.
There are many different strategies for art and craft supply organization, depending on the types of materials you use most often.
Most art canvas storage racks were very expensive and took up too much space. So I found the IKEA HEJNE shelf and got to planning!
