A little craft room tale
I’m happy with how it’s turning out but I wasn’t always sure I would. I waste a lot of time changing, fixing and redoing things that were fine to begin with. But sometimes you just have to try something out to see if you’ll like it…or not.
Once upon a time {after 2 years of hard work} I finally had my craft room almost finished! I was down to the last few projects. I finally built, painted and installed the cabinet doors and just had to build an island and finish some minor details around the room.
But then one day when I was looking around, I decided that I wasn’t happy with the way things were looking. I thought my cabinet doors were just too stark! I decided some glazing was in order!
I brushed and wiped and smooshed and dabbed until I had it all Just Right!
But it didn’t stop there. I glazed every beadboard surface in the basement…which is a lot of beadboard and a lot of glazing!
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Then I built my island.
Then I decided that I hated the glaze! So one morning I got up and went to work repainting all the cabinets and built ins in the basement.
I didn’t even change out of my pj’s.
Oops! That’s why work clothes are always a good idea when I “work”. {Those were some pretty Christmas-y pj’s to be wearing in October anyway.}
Much better! Back to where I was a month ago. So glad I could add the extra work for myself. Not like I don’t have a million other things to do with my time than to waste it redoing and redoing a project that I already finished!!!
And then I made a countertop out of 2 pieces of MDF and some pine edging. That project was a piece of cake, other than all the dust I created sanding the piece in place. It was much too heavy once the 2 pieces were glued together to take upstairs.
Then I made some corbels.
I’m happy with how they turned out but my process was less than stellar! I’ll have to make another one from start to finish to show you A BETTER WAY than how I did it. {Now that I worked out all the kinks.} Just add one more project to the list, it’s already so long that I’ll hardly even notice!
I’m so close to the finish I can practically see the paper scraps scattered on the floor from all my furious crafting madness!
I still have a little “something else” planned for the countertop too so add just one more project to that list. I hope it turns out and doesn’t end up requiring another “repair” re-job! But I have to try it! I just do!!!
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Hi. I’m Sandra.
I'm a crafter, DIY'er, home renovator and builder of "STUFF". We move frequently so I get lots of chances to buy a house and then tear it up so I can put my mark on it before we sell it and move again. I hope you'll join me on my DIY adventure as I start all over again.
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Wow! You built that island? You must tell us how to do that! It is looking fabulous!
Wow you are amazing!! It looks really good:)
There is nothing "little" about that craft table! It is so big and beautiful! I love your basement. I follow your blog hoping some of your build-y skills will rub off on me
So far nothing! 
It looks wonderful and I cannot wait to see what else you have planned!
This so just so amazing, I can hardly stand it! Sometimes you just have to try something and deal with the consequences than all that "what if?" lingering doubts! It looks so beautiful in its almost finished state!
I would love to have a craft room like that! My crafting is done in my dining room.
You are truly AMAZING! Jealous, sooooo jealous.Sxo
Looking good! When am I coming over?! I finally was able to order a Silhouette! It should come in next week sometime.
Love this, Sandra! Can I move into your craft room?
The island is just gorgeous — especially with the corbels. I love the whole space! 
I LOVE the color you chose for the island, will you share?!
I would do anything to have a room like that! I can't believe you built all those cabinets yourself. Where in the world did you learn how to do that?Christa
it is looking really good, I am sure you can see the light or the pieces of paper! I agree with you with the glazing, it looks better sans…too bad for the PJ!
Good call on re-painting the cabinets. I love the glazed look, but sometimes it just isn't the right application for a room. I like the way you did the island and different color, the room looks awesome so far.
You blow me away with your carpentry skills! Can't wait to see it all finished.
This looks so great, it is a delight to follow you. And heart warming to see you are so keen to get going with your projects that you are already kitted out in – err – o,no sorry, STILL kitted out in your pj's- hahahaha!! MMmmmm- seems VERY familiar…What- me ? Er , no ,no noooo!! hahahaha!What a great workspace you are creating !!Good on you!
Yup! Just perfect without the glazing! I look forward to the tutorials!
Craftroom envy.
Good for you! I really love your blog.
Wow! This is beautiful. And I saved a couple pictures for my (husband's) idea file!
Wow! Love the color. I wanna see how you made the corbels!
That is the most beautiful room, glazed or not. It does look cleaner without the glaze, but WOW that is so nice the way you used the beadboard and the blue paint on the island. Fabulous!
Dying!!! Wish my space was that big and I had master skills like you!!!
You are truly a wonder!! You should be so proud of yourself. That room is to die for!!! I can't wait to explore your blog more. I am your newest follower!
Wow, that is looking fabulous! I love the color you painted the island. Can't wait to see what that "just one more project" is going to be!Brittany http://www.prettyhandygirl.com P.s. You are braver than I. Actually being photographed in my pj's before shower is a real fear of mine.
Such an inspiration to me.
Awesome, Sandra!
wow..thats a party kitchen…loads of room
I just discovered your site and I think I'm in love. You are amazingly talented!!! I would love to link to a few of your posts on my blog if you don't mind http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/ leave a comment of email me hammond.j84 at gmail.com
I am so envious! But, I'm in the process of creating my dream room – can't wait until it is finished. Please post the color of the blue paint on the island.
Okay. This is absolutely stunning!
This is looking great!! Loving it all and LOVE the color on the island. Amazed.
Hello, my friend! I'm getting ready to organize my own craft room, and have been searching for inspiration! I featured your craft room on my blog! Thanks for inspiring! Here is the link:http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/2011/01/craft-room-inspiration.html~Alison