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a cute place to make stuff ♥

Raising up Rubies
it’s been my ♥’s desire for so long now…to be here
on this little blog, to share & encourage…so here we go!

 how ’bout a peek into the cuteness of a space where i make stuff?! 🙂
yes! that means a mess of pictures…make some tea…spend some time 🙂

i’m blessed to have a hubby who knows a thing or two about tools and such
i show him something on Pinterest
then say “look honey, you could soooo do that right?” 
he gives me the look…
the “you’re trying to butter me up to get me to make you that” look
🙂
so with a grateful ♥ to him…
(1. for building everything in the room himself)
(2. for supporting me and my wild n’ crazy dreams)
…come in and see!

this room was originally a formal living room used formally by the previous owners of the house 🙂
we’re not really a formal family so it was mainly the room that held the tools & paint 
(or misc. craft projects:) while we renovated the rest of the house…

hubby made this huge 8’x4′ island from scratch 🙂 with my dad…
i wanted to have a place to lay out yardage (and a place to have craft night with the girls ♥)
it also makes for a lot of storage underneath…
big baskets with yarn, batting, and projects in the works…




my idea for the island is to write out some sections from Prov.31 over the entire top 

then sand it to look worn…that’s on the to-do list 🙂





these shelves are the plain white cheapies from Target, that we got super cheapie during back to school/college time…the crown molding  (top and in between each shelf to hide the seams) & arches were added then painted all gray






just a few close-ups of supplies ♥
old mason jars i found at a rummage sale in an old church last summer…
i ♥ rummage sales in old churches






this little birdcage houses vintage pillowcases ♥




yellow spray paint + lace trim + a little birdie = cuteness ♥





…an old nails & screws organizer sorts embroidery floss…








simple boxes covered in brown paper






strips of fabric ruffled on my sewing machine got hot glued on each bin…
these are all still in need of labels so i remember what’s where …



my stash ♥ i can’t wait to dive into these and make stuff 🙂





(that cute little printable banner is from ♥here)

sweetness ♥ who can resist kindergarten penmanship 🙂



…this side of the room is where i sew 🙂 hubby built the shelves and table…



the larger bins on top hold patterns, notions and some other things…
these too should be labeled, or maybe numbered? 
table skirt was made from a shower curtain from TJ Maxx
a cornice over the window is in the same print




still trying to figure out what to do for window treatments…
would like to keep it light but it’s a huge window on the front of the house 
so privacy is a must too… window treatments are tough to figure 🙂
the lighting is hubby’s workmanship …i’m seeing burlap – lace -or felt flowers all around the base of the shades? i can’t decide…


back to the table…i mod podged a dress pattern on the top

 & fabric measuring tape on the edge (then covered with lotsa coats of polyurethane)





thread storage from an old typesetting box 

(owl calendar is ♥here)




i could do a whole separate post for all the inspiration! 
if you scoot over to my pinterest boards, you’ll see the “studio” board 
with most of the ideas i applied in my space, i bet you can pick out a bunch of ’em 🙂


so my to do list for this room still has a few things on it


1. stencil & finish table top
2. label & number bins
3. put some cute stuff on the light fixtures
4. make covers for sewing machine & serger


…but it’s all fun stuff! 


i’m also dreaming about what to put in my little etsy shop…
i want to fill it to the brim with lots of Sugar n’ Spice ♥
you can see how empty is it by clicking on the the link in the sidebar 😦
i have a ton of ideas rolling around in my head! just want to choose the best ones…


that’s my little world of crafting goodness ♥
 hope you like it! come back and make stuff with me 🙂

linked up some cuteness here ♥
Thrifty Decor Chick
Today’s Creative Blog
DIY Showoff Project Parade
The 36th Avenue

Bacon Time
Sweet Little Gals
Sew Much Ado
Tatertots & Jello
Under the Table & Dreaming
Funky Junk Interiors
House of Hepworths
i {heart} naptime
Faith trust & pixie dust
Home Stories A 2 Z

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279 thoughts on “a cute place to make stuff ♥”

  2. Hi!…the white bins were from Kmart late last year…I got them on clearance so not sure if they're still around 😦 i have seen some similar at Target recently but a little more pricey…much loves ♥

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  3. Donna! i don't mind at all! thank you for the sweet words girl! I'm so glad you stopped by…thanks again everyone for all these sweet comments…much love ♥

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  5. Oh my goodness..your room is fabulous!!! I am happy to be a new follower! I found tons of inspiration from your photos..thank you, ma'am!! :)Heather Lynn

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  7. AMAZING to say the least!!! You definitely have a gift for combining color, organization, and decorating…I'm in total awe of your new space! Thanks for sparking some ideas for my own area :-)I would love to know where you purchased the black lidded jars w/ chalk labels that contain balls of yarn….thanks again for sharing your utopia!

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  10. Oh. My. Word. Seriously. I adore this on so many levels. And your new blog is adorable too. Yes, please keep blogging and I'll gladly keep reading! Thanks for stopping by my little blog as well!Jenny @ Notes from the Plumb Tree

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  15. Found you thru Pinterest! (Now following with RSS, too.)(and yes, I am a parenthesis girl too, lol!) LOVE (see, there are some uses for caps) the craft room, and I have to ask – is there any way you or hubby would consider a tutorial for the craft table? (the 4×8 one. I am in the process of building my room, too, and your table is just what I was looking for but couldn't find. I want to ditch what I started with and start over! My hubby is willing to build one, but says he would need measurements and/or plans. (and, is willing to pay – lol, maybe you could add to your Etsy shop!) Either way, love the room; thanks for sharing with us, and I will be spreading you even farther out on Pinterest! (Lisa Rollins on Pinterest)

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  16. What a cute blog you have! I absolutely love your craft room. I'm in the middle of planning a sewing room overhaul of my own, so it's nice to see what you did with yours. I'm enjoying looking through your pinterest boards too and will be following you. So glad to find your blog!

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  17. Wow, this is just incredible! You are so lucky to have the space, the handy hubby, and the inspiration and craftiness to make a room so beautiful. Enjoy it!!!

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  18. Amazing space!! I especially love the center table with the huge baskets for storage underneath — and all your rainbow-ordered jars with ribbons and notions….and how handy to have the measuring tape laminated into your sewing table top! Genius!

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  19. Found you through EverythingEtsy.com…I agree with everyone here that this is hands down one of the most amazing craft rooms I have ever seen. You just gave me a TON of inspiration and ideas! Love.It.

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  23. thank you for such sweet words! yes! he does have plans for the table :)I lost the originals :/ but he's going to whip 'em up for me again…check back soon!

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  24. Hi Alison 🙂 i'm thinking you mean the metal tiered tray? that happened to be a gift i received from Pottery Barn last summer sometime…but i know there are a bunch of tutorials on Pinterest if you wanted to make your own! fun!♥ much love

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  26. Wow, oh wow! This is just one amazing space! It is bright, happy and simply gorgeous! You are one very lucky girl to have such a great space to exercise your creativity! Enjoy!

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  27. Beautiful! I have seen a lot of crafty spaces, but I think I like this one the best. It is completely functional and not too frilly that I can just get to work. My husband & I just purchased an outdoor building to use for an office/craft room(our home has no extra space). We have to finish the inside and design our personal spaces. I want to have separate stations for sewing & crafting and give my daughter an art station. This room is very close to what I had in mind. Of course mine will be on a smaller scale.

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  29. What a gorgeous space! It would be so easy to create in here! I must ask… where did you find your large baskets? I've been looking for tall square baskets like that for our laundry room redo.

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  36. Hi, Jaime! Looks like your wonderful crafty room was a big hit with everyone! Every little detail you put into it was well worth it… it's perfect!! I posted this on Bella Nest's Facebook page. I'm your newest fan. Please stop by bellanest.blogspot.com any time! It's so great to meet other Christians in blogland. Blessings to you!

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  44. one of the best I've seen….the table is such a great idea for 2 reasons….sharing the creative juices and it's easier on your back! Thanks for sharing and inspiring. I love the Probverb quote, it's going on my living room chalkboard tomorrow.

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  48. Your craft room is beautiful!! I have a tiny place, it is like your sewing corner 🙂 The jars caught my eyes! I will definitely use that idea.. so colorful and happy…Hugs,hanni

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