After a rather stressful trip to IKEA and several nights of intense organisation, i can proudly say that my new creative space is here!

There's still work to be done [some things have literally been lashed in a draw] but i'm positive that things will find their natural order.

Drum roll please...

Ta Da!
This setup is a custom desk built from two ALEX drawer units, with a super-long table top. Plus two thin BILLY bookcases either side for my ever increasing book collection.

The actual units were too long to fit in the car... and Helyer [Mon cheri] cut himself and bled all over the boxes.. i then had to schlep them back in and pay for home delivery. I then had a fight with a screwdriver during assembly... he won. Hence the title of this blog!

The desk seats two - so me and my better half can work together... until he gets sick of me asking him to pass me things from the draws. The plan is to use the right side for crafting, and the left for design / editing computer nonsense!

I've strung some twine between the bookcases to act as 'a washing line of inspiration', if you will...

My snug book collection..

My not-so-organised drawers...

And finally a little something i made for my new space using new scrapbooking papers I got from Hey Little Magpie!

Let the crafting commence! 

N x

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I well and truly caught the sewing bug some years ago. As my Grandma is an accomplished seamstress and my mum is a casual sewer there was little chance that i wouldn't follow suit.

I studied textiles at college and made a few pieces of clothing here and there. It's something i always come back to when i have time!

Tuning in to the sewing bee with a few rums was the catalyst for starting this blanket! Although to be fair, there's not a lot i won't do after a few rums.

I've since bought fabric and wadding to finish this beauty - and i have a special little lady in mind to give it to!

Let's hope i finish it within the year...

N x

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Evening all,

The best thing about working in a crafty environment is working with some truly lovely creative people. I think I certainly learn more nattering to my friends and colleagues than watching TV...

My lovely new friend Aimes, *SHOUT OUT* introduced me to a stamping brand very dear to her heart, Clearly Besotted! And i soon learnt how amazing the owner & creator Stephanie is!

I'm besotted, and whenever i get chance to make a cheeky card, i find myself reaching for their stash!

I hope you like my latest make - Patterned papers + Clearly Besotted + Wink of Stella <3

Planning to attack IKEA at the weekend for my dream craft space... wish me [+ my credit card] luck!

N x

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My bad... it's been rather a few days since i last posted anything.

I promise i was off being creative elsewhere! I'm actually in the process of designing some digi stamps so i've been drawing [like a 7 year old child]

This evening i decided to have a play with my IndigoBlu metallic paints and the end of a pencil, trying to create unusual textures, and this is what happened.

I think this card is a perfect quick fix [minus the time it takes to dry!]

I hope you like!

N x

p.s Day 16 without sugar in my tea.. still missing it.

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Evening' all,

I had a good long think today about whether i consider myself to be a hoarder. On the one hand i can't do certain tasks without OCD tendencies [e.g wiping the kitchen work surfaces] but on the other i tend to want to recycle and reuse everything. As a child my mum would hoard wrapping paper from my birthday gifts which i thought was bizarre... but i now find myself doing it! I cant even throw away a pair of old jeans... clinging onto the thought that i might turn them into a 90's throwback bag. [i haven't been drinking]

The mind boggles... With this in mind i made a few scrap-themed cards to use up some odds and sods. Plus brand-new American Crafts Washi tape - it would be rude not to.

N x

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*Major confession*... I have a rather dysfunctional crafting space.

Which I like to blame for my lack of motivation in the craft department. We've all been there, the one item you're searching for has seemingly fallen into a black hole! Most furniture i own has been inherited for one reason or another, which certainly helps save money but doesn't always offer the best storage solutions.

If you are of a nervous disposition, look away now...

Ugly eclectic spaces aside.. the aim is to raid IKEA and create a fabulous space to enable and inspire. As i live in rented accommodation there are boundaries i must adhere to, plus my lack of power tools!

All suggestions welcomed!

N x

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Here is my first creative entry, a cheeky little card made with a Unity stamp set which has been sat in my draw for months! I am happy to say that my more recent card makes have been more colourful, as a bit of a goth colour can be a scary thing... Hope you like!

Toodle pip!

N x

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