Friday, June 18, 2010

Ready or Not, Here's Where Shell Creates,,,,,,



HI! If you're here for the first time as part of Karen's HUGE Blog event, "Where Blogger's Create," Welcome to my little corner of Blogland! If you're a follower or read now and then, thanks for stopping by!

Shew! It's far from perfect and I am NO photographer,,,,Next year, can I get Jenn (My Three Graces) or Anne (Fiona and Twig) to do my pics,,,,pretty please, with sugar on top???

So here we go,,,,old house/old basement and photography be darned!!! (I am So going to buy a Good Camera this Year!)

I primarily "DO" mixed media crafting,,,,,,,,involving papers goods,,,,,,But I've been a seamstress since I was 15,,,,,,,,creating clothing/costumes and more. I kind of "shelved" it all when I became a mother ,,,,,,,after of Course, creating the "ultimate Boy's nursey" and then,,,,,while working in buying/mgt at Nordstrom, I had my second............Creativity KIND of took a DIVE,,,,,,,,,,,for Years........

The "Boys"/Guys are gone now and I truly enjoy creating and making "Girly" based things,,,,,BUT,,,,,,,,,I draw a fine line in the sand between feminine and "over the top Cutsie.".....Tis moi.
I love Glitter, embellishments, a "bit of pink," etc.

So,,,this is my current studio,,,always, always under constructions and new additions........

Welcome to the "Bungalow Bling Studio!"
Please wipe your feet and shake off your clothing on the way OUT,,,"We are not responsible for any glittery situations that will most undoubtably occur!"

Since I do a lot of different types of Crafting, including Mixed Media, I have TONS of supplies.This is my Millenery Desk. I converted an old closet door for this "Desk" and just added a fun Burlap Runner. "This old basement has a huge bulkhead on the southside,,,,,,so its a holding area for lots of goodies.

This old "Saggy Baggy" Wicker Trunk? Holds great sentiment to me. It came over from Germany with my Mother and Grandparents in 1929.


I bought this fun old industrial cabinet from my friend Annie a while back, great for holding Small vintage flower stems!



 That's Marla on top of the Millenery case, one of my Muse,,,,or is it Muses?
At any rate, Marla is sporting a crown I made last summer that,,,,well, didn't turn out QUITE like I planned it, but I loved the bright colors and the  Message on the Napkin I used from Curly Girl, "I am fairly certain that given a cape and a nice tiara, I could Save the World."

"Crepe Cubby"
Ever since I was a kid I have absolutely LOVED Crepe Paper! The colors, the textures, the crispness. Maybe that is why I love to use it so much in crafting. Crowns, garlands, Holiday items- Love it!




I also have a "cubby" filled with all sorts of Vintage novelty items-nope, no rubber noses or whopee cushions,,,,,,,,But plenty. Wedding doves, clowns, parasols, baskets, mini bottle brush trees, spiders,you name it! I use these items on Cake Toppers and themed boxes as well as Holiday ornaments and keepsakes..........


The "Paper Wall" or West wall, I wallpapered earlier this year with pages of an old Fairy tale book, "The Blue Fairy." Apparently they are a bit less "sugar coated" than more modern versions. I absolutely LOVED the graphic images in this book and thought they would be great inspiration in my Studio! Not a short task, but a FUN one! Upon completion, I wondered whether the Vintage book I'd torn apart might be worth a bit of money! Oops! But I love reading short clips of the stories and looking at all the fun images! Good inspiration in a Art Studio, at any rate!





This is my "Paper Station." I found this old cabinet last year, right before Karen's event. I love it,,,,,all these skinny little drawers pull out and down at an angle to hold seasonal/themed/specialty papers, such as German Dresden, Sheet Music, etc.  I found the fun old Artist Box and use it to hold business cards, cards from friends and gift cards and tags...






The "North Wall." Tres' Chic!


This is by far my "fanciest" work area, on the North Wall. My sewing machine would generally be parked there in the middle, but I figured I'd leave it out of the photo for now. Lots of fun pieces here, and memories and LOVE attached to a lot of them! The "PARIS" Banner is from my friend Lulu of Coastal Sisters. In the background is a photo from friend Rhonda Addison, which I just love!  The vintage feather boa in the back ground was a gift from a Senior at the Chamber this year....And the dress form I bought recently at Farm Chicks and the little Cherub lamp on the left  (and below) was a Funky Junk Find.








One of my $7 cherub  lamps and a FREE shade!








Loving my new handmade dress form from Farm Chicks!








Some of my other "Mannies." My Big tough former Marine son said he didn't think he'd like to be in my studio at night,,,,,,they're just a bit creepy!
Another shot of a "cubby" in my Studio......Oh! If these old cases could TALK! The case on the top is from my Mom's old typewritter,,,,,,,,she loved to write and taught Typing, shorthand and filing when I was growing up. The 3rd case down is the suitcase she packed when she left the family Farm in Eastern Washington, at 18,to go to the University of Washington.
The one on the Bottom? It was my Dad's. I don't think he had it when he left home, he was too poor, but he may have used it in his 22 years in the Navy......



And,,,,,,,as we come full circle in my Studio,,,,,THIS is my workbench, which I use the most! All,my important tools are here....Glue gun, paintbrushes, various scissors, paints, GLITTER! (Didn't I mention to check for Glitter on your way out???)


(Closeup of workbench and lampshade I'm going to "rip apart" next and redo next to match the other one!)

And Finally, this is one of my favorite things in my Studio, I call it my "Momento Gate."  Things that make me SMILE,,,from friends Old and New-Near and Far......It sits right next to my workbench and always makes me happy!




Well, that's it, thanks for stopping by and visiting my humble little studio here at "Bungalow Bling."
I hope you had FUN and have fun visiting all the other sites, as I know I will!
Grab the lovely Button Karen made me if you'd like, or Follow my glittery (and often times humorous)adventures!!

I'll be hosting the "First Annual  Crafts Gone Wrong and Hoarders Event" in August on Friday the 13th,,,,,,,,,,Stay tuned ONLY if you can laugh about yourself and  the sordid Details!

Okay,,,,,,,,Update,,,,,and those of you that have already posted WILL be  automatically entered ........Since several Blogger Friends have commented about Their "Giveaway" in conjunction with this Event,,,,,,,,,I've decided to give something away too...........Just leave a Comment and you are eligible to win a CUSTOM Cupcake Topper............You can chose colors,,,,,theme/event! Just leave a comment on this Event Post to be eligible.........Good Luck and have Fun!

Hugs,
Shell










74 comments:

  1. Shelly, Hey girl, you actually made it! I had visions of your pants being on fire today!! ha ha. Looks great and I'd love to come over to play. The novelties alone would keep me busy for hours!! Love the wicker hamper, it's wonderful!
    love ya, dear, so glad you survived this ordeal. It's a date for August!
    xo,
    Debra

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  2. Hi Shelly, I love your wonderful creative space. I know you have a great time in here. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Barb ♥

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  3. Shelly, thanks for telling me about following.

    Following you, sweet lady!

    Barb ♥

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  4. I LOVE your studio! Your old cabinet (with the skinny drawers) looks very similar to an old dental cabinet- they had skinny drawers like that for all the instuments. And I really love your cases/suitcases. (and your basket too) I am a sucker for family things like that-- I don't need the family jewels- give me the everyday stuff that was used and loved!

    Thanks for stopping by today-- hope you have the very best weekend♥

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  5. Sorry about this.....I am pooped already. :-)

    The paint rack came from Michaels.

    :-)

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  6. Oh Shell - my dear freind- this space is so you! This is exactly what I would have envisioned for you! I love your collections and the wonderfully creative ways that you have them stored and displayed! Love those vintage suitcases, and that dress form - and all of those collections in jars! Out of this world - and that hamper - priceless! You are so blessed - and me too - to call youa friend.

    Vicki

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  7. Wow...looks great! I'll have to come back and craft with you again. You will have to take a picture of the whole room because it is a cute space great for crafting.
    Jana

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  8. A wonderful place!! I like to store my goods in jars too! I can see why you are inspired to create here! I love the "cape and tiara" motto!

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  9. You look like you create magical stuff here.

    Just by the way you write -- I can see your joy... and isnt this all what this is about :)

    enjoy your weekend of visitors!

    Claudia

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  10. Hi Shell,
    What a fun space you have, and full of inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by Brynwood tonight. I can see it's going to take me a while to visit all the studios! lol I added a drawing to my blog...had it there when I first wrote my post, deleted and then reposted it. You're automatically entered just for commenting. Good luck! I'll be back again soon. Have a great weekend.
    xoxo
    Donna

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  11. Pink Marla needs to Vacation at Auntie Rhea's for a while, lol !! :) Very Nice Shell !! :)

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  12. great room lady1 love that paper holder cabinet. And the shelf for the fake flowers.

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  13. This is great, Shelly! I love the book pages on the wall ~ very creative idea. I guess it would be a good idea to find out if there is any value to a book before doing this. : ) Love all your shelves, cubbies and the cabinets. It looks like everyone keeps many of their notes and treasures from fellow bloggers nearby these spaces. I like how you have displayed yours. Thanks for sharing your great space and for visiting mine!

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  14. Yea Shell - you did it! And did it well - I love your storage ideas and inspiration collections. It looks bright and wonderful in your magical studio - I may have to hop a plane and come to play LOL I too loved the book pages on the wall - one of my favorite things to do is read. Very charming girlfriend. And I'm going to go start hoarding again and find just the perfect thing I can use in my craft gone wrong LOLOLOL Happy Weekend girlfriend!

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  15. Don't know which I like best - the paper storage or the book-papered wall. Lots of great inspiration on this blog. tfs
    luverlie@gmail.com

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  16. What a great creative you have. Love your flowers! If any of your flowers are missing you know where to find me...lol So, enjoyed my visit with you. Enjoy the rest of the party!
    Hugz,
    Zandra

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  17. Oh My Gosh! What a wonderful job you have done!! I know you are glad to have such a fabulous studio to work in! Ohhhhh yes, I see a few things I recognized!

    We have major noise going on at Casa de Chaos this morning....the contractors are here doing repairs and they are giving me a headache!! Blehhhhhhh!

    Love you to PIECES!
    LuLu~*xoxo

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  18. It looks super charming and a wonderful place to create.

    Kim

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  19. Happy Saturday, Shelly! I LOVE your space for creating! All your little stashes for treasures ... the ingredients for originating lovely works of art! By the way, who wouldn't mind a little glitter on their out? Thank you for sharing your space ... perhaps next year I shall participate!

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  20. Hi Shell! Loved the tour! The north wall was my favorite, but of course it's all fabulous! I even escaped without any glitter mishaps! Thank you so much for joining this years party, it wouldn't have been the same without you!
    xo,
    Karen
    My Desert Cottage

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  21. What a lovely space you have created, and it looks like in the nick of time, too. Marla is a real head turner, and those lovely vintage storage pieces are divine. You are right. We mixed media artists need to be able to spread out and have lots of different spaces. Love yours. Thanks for sharing your really inspiring studio.

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  22. I love your unique cake topper designs! Very original and inventive. =)

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  23. Shell - How I would love to take part in your crafts gone wrong event! BUT - we are at our condo that week - BUT if I can figure out a way to write and have a friend publish it - then I will be there. I have a big pink gob of yarn just waiting to be ripped out - this seems like the perfect celebration of this knitting fiesco!

    Vicki

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  24. its fabulous...I love everything!!!!

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  25. Hi Shell!!!

    I'm so glad I got to see where you create all your lovelies!!! I am loving those suitcases!!! And knowing me, you know my fav wall is the Tres Chic North Wall, ohh la la!!

    Maybe next year I can fly up and go to the Farm Chicks with you, how's that for inviting myself, LOL

    xxoo

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  26. I love your use of book paper for the walls and in the back of the bookcase! Thank you for sharing.

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  27. Oh how I wish you lived just down the street! I would pop over and have to borrow something!!LOVELY,whimsical studio! Thanks for sharing

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  28. HI!! Just added a followers button so you can follow me!! :) you make me so happy that I have a follower!! HUGS!!!

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  29. Your studio is just wonderful! I especially love your Blue Fairy wall. I had the whole series of books as a child and just loved them. So many creative ideas to take away from this visit. Thank you so much for sharing them with us. Elizabeth

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  30. Your vintage touches are fantastic!! Such a great place to create!
    Best wishes,
    Chris

    www.curbyscloset.com/blog/

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  31. What a FUN looking workspace! I could spend hours in there! :)
    I'm new to blogging and am already addicted!
    Amy
    http://vintageporcelainart.blogspot.com/

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  32. I love all your vintage touches.And your paper cabinet is so cute. It looks like a fun place to create in.

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  33. Loved it all especially the fairy book wall. What a treat to see your "special place". Hope you can visit mine. xoxo

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  34. Wonderful space!! Love the paper wall. I was just dreaming of doing this to our 1/2 bath. It has ugly cattail wallpaper with a duck boarder...yuck. Came with the house...what can I say.

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  35. Hi Shell,

    What an awesome post. I think the pictures were awesome and your storytelling was hysterical.

    I so enjoyed my visit here today. You have a lot of different creative spaces all in one and that's so cool.

    Darn, there's glitter stuck to the bottom of my shoes now and it's following me all around the house. I must have stepped in it when I was in your studio! lol

    Loved it all and thank you for sharing.

    xo Cathy

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  36. I'm crazy about your space! Love the story about the suitcases and all the fun things throughout your studio. That storage cabinet you found (is it blue and white or green and white?) is just the best! I have serious envy!
    Thanks for sharing your space with us.

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  37. WOW! Jam packed full of goodness ... what a terrific place to create ... good, good, GOOD!!

    Thank you for visiting my space and sharing yours ; )

    xo
    Jill

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  38. Love love love the wall papered with the book pages!! And I'm soooo jealous of that paper station! What a great find. Thanks for letting me have a peek at your studio.

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  39. What an amazing space you have created! You have inspired me to add to my own crafting area.

    I adore all of your storage solutions.

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  40. Hi, what a wonderful space to create, I love to look at all the goodies in all your pictures, soooooo beautiful. I could stay there all day. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win your beautiful giveaway. Have a wonderful week. Terri

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  41. Super creative space so many treasures...thanks so much for sharing it all with us. Fun music too!

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  42. What a FUN space to create in! It just screams "Creativity"! So much to see and touch all around your room. Thanks for sharing it.

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  43. I love your studio!! I keep seeing suit cases while visiting studios today and now I will be on the lookout for some. I'd love to come play in your studio. What a great space!

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  44. Wow! Talk about sensory overload...so many inspiring and whimsical things to see in your great space! I use lots of sheet music and book pages in my crafting and I loved your papered wall. So many wonderful touches in this studio. Keep an eye on those suitcases...I may sneak back for those!! I will be following you closely from now on!
    Joyce

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  45. Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog! I love Marla, your milinery case and dress form :) Thanks for giving me a chance to win your fabulous give-away!

    Sandy xox

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  46. Vintage flowers, suitcases and lampshades, oh my! Amazing space. Eye candy everywhere! Luv everything. ~Robin~

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  47. What a fun and fanciful space! Love that dreamy aqua and white cabinet with all the dreamy drawers! Thank you for sharing your creative haven.

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  48. Well, I am totally taken with our basement and all of your good stuff! First of all, I love your cake toppers. They are so unique, each one so different. Then let's get to the millinery flowers...OMG, I am so envious. You have the biggest collection that I have ever seen. You must have started years ago...before everyone else...because theyare getting to be slim pickings! I also love your fairy book wall. That is the kind of thing I would do (ask about the value later). It is charming. And your repurposed bargains and your mannies. You really have a wonderful space and as a fellow old house lover, I think you have done it well.

    If you wish, come and visit our blog. My daughter and I are only three months old (blogging) but have been making jewelry for fifteen years.Our blog is about our jewelry but also our lives and interests...I adore paper crafts, she loves vintage fashion, we both love rummage and estate sales!

    http://katsuijewelry.blogspot.com

    Suz

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  49. Hi Shell, what a fun and beautiful space to create in. I love everything, your Momento Gate is fabulous. Thanks so muchf for sharing with us.
    Debby

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  50. I love your papered wall and the suitcases you have are wonderful~especially since they were owned by someone in your family! How wonderful. Your tour was fun, and one of my favorites~so far! I am waaaayyyy behind!
    Thanks for sharing, I feel alot of love here =)
    diane
    xoxox

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  51. Well Shelly, it is my first time here to your blog, and I must say I love it, What a wonderful studio you have, I had alot of fun peek in..You have so many cool little items I had to take another look... I just love your paper station, all my paper is in one big stack... It drives me crazy, I need a little station like that!

    Well this has been a real treat but I must dust off that glitter and be on my way!

    Hugs, Linda

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  52. Girl, you are sooooo organized. Look at your Millinery flowers! OMG!
    I can't believe you got your room together that fast. And I'm loving your paper center - those skinny draers would work wonderfully.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Karen ~ Some days are diamonds

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  53. Thank you for the lovely tour. What a great studio you have filled with wonderful creationsand inspirations. thanks for sharing it with us. Angela
    ps...I loved the pics of the baby Joey in your next post.

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  54. I love getting glitter all over me, so your studio is right up my ally!
    I love your space, so much fun and beauty in every little corner.
    What a wonderful space to create in!
    Have fun and happy creating to you.

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  55. Love your studio and your paper wall, love all the vintage and family items especially the suitcases. I love your heads and my kids used to say my life like dolls and heads were scary too. Oh well we do enjoy them. Great place, I'l be back! Thanks for sharing! XOXO

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  56. Your Studio is Amazing..... What a Transformation ~ I Love the Paper Storage drawers & the Paper Wall the Most..... What Inspiration you must get each time your at your work table, Great Job

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  57. Love your cute studio. I did get glitter all over myself but thats ok I loved your tour.

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  58. COOL creative space with so much to look at for ispiration. LOVE the paper wall(I have alot of the old fairy books!).
    I also love the old suitcases!

    happy day!

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  59. My space to create is not worthy of being shown...I am working on that. I could however definitely join in on the hoarders linky.

    Your space is beautiful and inspiring!

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  60. Hi Shell! So great to meet you and take a tour of your fun space! I'm totally jealous of where you live too. I love WA and would move there tomorrow if DH would go. Alas his job is here in NC. Poo...
    Hugs to you!

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  61. You sure tickled my funny bone this morning......teehee. It carnfuses my cat sometimes too. :)

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  62. Oh, this is so very cool! I LOVE all the little details (like the pink wish tickets under glass) and that memory gate - I am SO inspired to make more of my studio for next year's event! Thanks for the inspiration, Kristin xo

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  63. Great space!! Love the paper wall and the skinny drawer cabinet. Thanks for stopping by my blog :-)

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  64. You have a wonderful place to create! I'm so glad I stopped in for the tour. Thanks for sharing.

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  65. Hi Shell, its lovely to meet you and to visit your gorgeous studio, I love the paper wall and your momento gate, so beautiful!
    Have a wonderful week!
    Melly:)

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  66. Good Morning, Shell,
    I so enjoyed the tour of your delightful studio. And sign me up for your 'hoarders event' in August...I think this is pretty typical for many of us that like to create things!

    Thank you for sharing your creative space with us. Have a fabulous Friday ~Natalie

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  67. Hi Shell, I have been visiting your studio this morning, you have some great things in there, wow. I especially was drawn to your little millinery cabinet, the brown one. I am a sucker for such things. Looks like you have alot of fun down under, I did find a bit of pink glitter on my jeans after I left, but that is ok, I like a bit of bling myself.
    Come for a visit at Big Horn Mountain Creations
    Hugs
    Gail

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  68. Instead of bouncing around the blogs on Karen's list, I should have started at the beginning and worked my way down. I would have found you alot sooner! Girl, you are a hoot and I've chuckled more than once reading your blog! Your creative space is too, too cute! I can see why everything you make is pretty . . . pretty wonderful! I'm now inspired to dig into some boxes (yes, my name is Connie and I'm a hoarder) and put my crap, I mean treasures, in pretty jars and cabinets! Thanks for the tour! And you can come plan my summer birthday anytime - looks like you gals know how to party!

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  69. Shell after reading all the comments I have forgotten what I wanted to say. I love your creative space and it is you. The best part is how you have pieces from your family sitting around and your mementos they all help you create.
    I am always in awe of you and what you can do.
    What really blows my mind is me not seeing this before today. I just realized how far behind I am in blogging.
    Love
    Maggie

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  70. Great space! Love your sense-of-humor! Thanks for the tour.........

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  71. There's no way I plan to wipe my feet on the way out, because if I were there in person I'd just plain stay! Thanks for sharing your space.

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  72. Wow, where do I start? There are so many different things about your craft room that really caught my eye... The inspiration gate, the craft box that holds things from friends... I could go on and on! Thanks so much for sharing. One of my passions is looking at others craft spaces. I am new to the blog world (2 wks!) But maybe I will be able to join in on the fun next year. Thanks again~ Sherry w/Scrapping With Sherry

    P.S. I like your music!

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  73. I love you beautiful creative space...so inspiring. Thank you for sharing! xox, Teresa from foxhollowtales.com

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