Friday, 10 February 2012

A new art space....and one very tired bunny!!

Last night I was sooooooooooo tired I could hardly keep my eyes open past dinner. I had been assembling new shelfing and re-arranging every SINGLE thing in my art room, it was IN-tense.
This picture was taken at the 'nearly-over-worst!' stage, I wish I'd have thought to take one at the worst, as a monument to my achievement lol. It's the multicoloured (really useful storage co) shelves which are the culprit, but small spaces need crafty solutions. But here's how it looks this morning, *awwwww* and *sigh* with relief!
There's still some organisation to do with these drawers below, as there seems to be so many important things without a home and so many drawers with 'just stuff', and it's really difficult to figure out which is which, ya'know?
One things for certain, with such small square-footage of space bare surfaces are highly desired in my room, but I still made sure there was one for my current journals - to hell with practicality, I want to see them babies!!!
As it's Friday I'm going to be linking with two of my fav fab art sites, Paint Party Friday & Studio Sneak Peek & share with you two quick videos I've created this week. First is a quick 1 minute art journal page process & second is a 2 minute art journal flip :)
Oops an edit here as I forgot to mention it's last few days of my giveaway for this recycled journal below and a couple of other journal kits, click here to enter.
Much love & arty blessings, Jennibellie xxx
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44 comments:

  1. Carin Winkelman10 February 2012 at 11:36

    I'm so behind on watching your video's, so I haven't watched these yet either, but I love your studio. I looks super cosy. Those colorful drawers are wonderful too. Enjoy the 'new' space.

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  2. Ann B10 February 2012 at 12:46

    Thought I had a lot of stuff but I give in and you win. Goodness knows how you ever find anything - but I bet the 'looking for' is fun.
    Will come back to catch up on the videos - thanks.

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  3. Maga10 February 2012 at 12:53

    this is absolutely lovely ♥

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  4. Ingrid C.10 February 2012 at 13:27

    Wow, I admire your art-space, you encourage me to do some re-arranging too....
    Ingrid ;)

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  5. carol l mckenna10 February 2012 at 13:50

    Art space is beautiful as are all your journals and creations ~ hope you can relax and create soon ~ enjoy the weekend ~namaste, carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

    ps. my art space needs an overhaul ~ no time right now ~ love yours!

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  6. Anonymous10 February 2012 at 14:52

    I love your colored bins, so pretty all by themselves. Looks marvelous. Want to fly over here and do mine. I try and then it's a mess again in no time! xox Corrine

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  7. Carolyn Dube10 February 2012 at 15:14

    Congratulations on the organization - I always feel so happy in my studio after a deep cleaning/organizing weekend! Love that you have the colored drawers to make it easier to remember which drawer what is in. Your journals are utterly fabulous!!

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  8. Cindy10 February 2012 at 15:20

    Coming from Studio JRU - I love the way your homemade journal look on their new shelf! And I must say you have done miracles with a small space! (Love the journal for the give-a-way).

    Blessings...

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  9. Janet10 February 2012 at 16:50

    Your studio space looks fantastic! As always, thanks for the videos...they're always fun to watch.

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  10. Anonymous10 February 2012 at 17:31

    What a transformation! I need some storage and decorating solutions for my sewing area. I really like all of your storage bins and shelving!

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  11. aprilmariecole.blogspot.com10 February 2012 at 17:40

    Great studio! VERY PLAYFUL & INSPIRING!
    Thank you for the videos, always a treat :]
    And... I simply adore this yellow cover, art journal. Sweet!!!
    Happy Friday! :]

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  12. Kelly10 February 2012 at 17:55

    That's a lot of work Jennie, but it looks great and organized. Hugs to you and blessings.
    Kelly

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  13. Sarah Sequins10 February 2012 at 17:56

    I love getting to see other people's work spaces, and yours looks fantastic -- so colorful and cozy!

    I'm doing some sorting and organizing for my half of the studio. Is it weird that I enjoy that sort of thing? I have such a long way to go, but labeling my re-purposed food containers to put supplies in has been fun. :)

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  14. WrightStuff10 February 2012 at 18:01

    Ooh look at all that gorgeousness. Makes me want to pop round and have a rummage through all those art supply treasures!

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  15. Victoria10 February 2012 at 18:21

    So fabulous..your creations always spark my heart!
    and your supplies are so dazzling and exciting..beautiful..and mega-colorful! Yay..i always look forward to your vids..awesome..thanks so much for your generous creative spirit!
    Magical!!
    Victoria

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  16. Annabelle10 February 2012 at 20:07

    Lovely, colourful, inspiring, organized and so in love with the complete room. Really makes me think how much easier it be for me to be creative with a artlogical room such as yours.

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  17. Nordljus10 February 2012 at 20:45

    Such an organised and creative work space! The journal looks gorgeous! Happy PPF!

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  18. Daphne10 February 2012 at 20:54

    I'm re-arranging too! You've made such great use of your space - thanks for sharing it - it is really great inspiration!

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  19. Daphne10 February 2012 at 20:55

    You have made such great use of your space! Thanks for sharing - it is really an inspiration!

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  20. Serena Lewis10 February 2012 at 21:01

    Doesn't it feel wonderful after a reorganisation of the studio? I love how you've organised your creative space.

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  21. Emily10 February 2012 at 21:31

    Your space looks amazing! I know it must be a bit tricky to work in an area so small but I guess that forces you to be more organised. I must take a leaf out of your book and blitz my spare room!
    emilyx

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  22. Rita10 February 2012 at 22:27

    Wow! You really fit a ton of stuff into a small space! Looks great!
    Love your videos!! :)

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  23. SHERI COOK11 February 2012 at 00:24

    The environment from which you create explains why your works are so colorful and fun. LOVE IT!
    Happy PPF!
    Sheri Cook
    HAPPY HORSE STUDIO

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  24. Tracey FK11 February 2012 at 00:37

    I am only half way through a studio re fit and it is still at that why did I start this stage... off to brave ikea tomorrow or Monday so wish me luck... loving seeing how organised your space is, and I am hoping mine turns out to be as inspiring...xx

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  25. pauline11 February 2012 at 01:08

    Jenny, i LOVE your space! I love your definition of the "nearly-over-worst" stage. hehehehee... we've all been there whenever we're putting some kind of order in our studios. You must be VERY inspired in such a lovely space. And your artwork (and videos) are great - as usual. :-) xoxo

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  26. EVA11 February 2012 at 01:23

    Great pages and videos!

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  27. HeARTworks11 February 2012 at 01:39

    Wonderful place to play! So colorful and so many things to play with everywhere! You're right, your amazing journals should have a place of honor! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  28. Anonymous11 February 2012 at 02:37

    Having just finished a studio re-do myself (I'm stuck at the 'almost done' stage) I know how much work goes into this--good for you!!! I really love the space with your current journals--they look so pretty lined up like that!

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  29. Priya11 February 2012 at 05:27

    Wow... i wish someday i have enough space to make a studio/craft room for myself :-)

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  30. Jenny Woolf11 February 2012 at 21:11

    I am SO impressed! Beautifully organised, and quite enticing! I love best is the multi coloured storage idea, that is really creative and eye catching, as well as being practical.

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  31. linda (dots n doodles)11 February 2012 at 21:24

    Love your studio revamp. Looks like you have mangaged to store a lot of lovely goodies into a small space. Videos are great as always, thank you for sharing.

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  32. Jennifer {Studio JRU}11 February 2012 at 21:41

    Your space looks fantastic! I have been doing some of that rearranging myself lately. It is a lot of work, but nice to go through everything and do some organizing! A few things more to do and I should be done... at least for a while! :)

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  33. Kristin11 February 2012 at 22:27

    WOW! This was so much fun to see! Thank you for the video of your journal flip (SUCH gorgeousness!) and your creative space is absolutely fabulous! I love everything about it and it must feel SO good to be so organized. I'll have to take your word for it as mine is a disaster ;) xo

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  34. Daniele Valois12 February 2012 at 01:54

    oh my, I am so behind. I have so much new stuff and videos!!! to see. I love coming here, and thank you for visiting me as well!

    K, I am going to go devour your blog now!

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  35. Diana12 February 2012 at 18:20

    I love how you have everything at your fingertips. Small spaces do have there benefits. Looks great!

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  36. The Artful Diva12 February 2012 at 18:30

    I love the color and coordinated chaos of your studio space. It makes me smile just to look at it!

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  37. DVArtist13 February 2012 at 00:07

    Great space to create great art.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  38. Nina Fenner13 February 2012 at 10:04

    Well done, it's great to have a good sort out isn't it, I need one! Thought you might like to see the book I've made inspired by your lovely blog.http://ninafenner.blogspot.com/2012/02/rubbish-book.html

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  39. A Creative Operation13 February 2012 at 13:41

    I loved your video series on making a recycled journal out of greeting cards! Thank you so much for sharing your talents! I made one, using your tutorials and I posted on my blog, It is not filled, and I do need to embellish the pages, but the "bones" of it are done, please stop by if you would like and have a look! Again, thank you for the inspiration. I am very very very new to art journaling, and I appreciate all of your tutorials. http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com/2012/02/recycled-greeting-card-journal.html
    Thanks again,
    Michelle

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  40. Adriann13 February 2012 at 22:12

    I'm in desperate need of a redo myself. I love the colorful boxes and I like to look at my journals too. Nice boho studio!!

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  41. Faith14 February 2012 at 06:11

    I just discovered your blog and videos. (And have subscribed to both.) My head is bursting with all I learned. I need to go put some of it into practice!

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  42. Lisa Graham 15 February 2012 at 15:03

    You are my hero in organization!

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  43. Lynette (NZ)20 February 2012 at 21:22

    Great post - I am currently looking at moving to a larger space at home and this makes me feel excited :-)

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  44. Unknown24 February 2012 at 02:23

    Jennie, I love love love the colored boxes!

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