Workspace Wednesday | Liz Kartchner

Dear Lizzy.

I remember when I first started scrapbooking in grade school, I had an organization file my mom got me and it held everything I needed. It was pretty small but perfect for me. Over the years through high school and college I would take out my supplies, sit at the table and scrapbook my date dances, trips and holidays... maybe a few times a year. Then after I got married and we had our own place I had a desk in one of the condo bedrooms... but I found myself carrying my supplies and sit at the kitchen table to scrap while Collin was watching a movie.

Well, as much as I was loving my quiet space downstairs, where no one would bother me, I realized I never went down there either. Ever.

So one day we realized that we will needed that room for something else... so I moved my studio up into a family room we have. It's a rather big space but it's funny because as much as I don't like everyone getting into my stuff and I'm sure they don't like me yelling for my scissors every day. It works for us now.

And I guess either I am trying to make myself feel better for not having my own luxurious craft room right now, or I sincerly want to create where all the action is.

These hanging jars from Ikea are perfect to keep the stuff I use everyday off my desk but still in reach. Freeing up lots of space for my work area.

rs for wood veneer shapes, stamps, and ribbons. These serve as decor and storage.

I keep this metal basket right where I am working for things that I need to grab quickly and also to keep small items in the bowl that don't have packaging.