My New Creation Station / Art Studio is just about done.
A few pieces of art need framed for the walls and some fabric is needed for a window treatment, but besides splashes of paint and scraps of paper on the floor, we are about done.
Hubby has been working so hard this past month transforming a 22′ x 13′ bonus space we had in our home into a usable space for a few of my “creative life in between” hobbies.
Duct work had to be moved for the air flow of heat and air conditioning.
A cold air return had to be added.
Recessed lighting and a ceiling fan were installed.
Walls were painted.
Flooring was laid. (And I’m so grateful to my son, Nick, for pitching in last Saturday to help Hubby with the underlayment, padding and laminate flooring. They did it all in a day!)
Trim was stained and cut and nailed in.
And then I got to start filling it with my painting and stamping and crafting and sewing and photography supplies. The weekend was spent cleaning out a walk-in-closet that could not be walked in anymore and an office that doubled as a craft room.
Our large garbage receptacle was filled. The office is now streamlined and breathable. The walk-in-closet can now be walked in.
It was cleansing and fulfilling and back-aching and tiring work, but so wonderful to accomplish.
And one of the best parts about it all is the only new things furnishing my art studio (besides lighting and fan and flooring) are the Husky Adjustable Wood Work Table and Chrome Shelving Hubby bought me for Valentine’s Day and the fabric organization boxes I bought to organize things in.
Leftover cans of paint from other home projects were used to paint the walls and ceiling.
A very old 8′ folding table that was stashed in the basement, as well as a small four-drawer wooden baby dresser, got a fresh new look with a coat of Tuscan red chalk paint.
I’m keeping one tall wall clear and open for possible photography use. I received the reflector and Genaray light for Christmas. Another little spot houses my light box for photographing smaller things.
Another corner is reserved for sewing.
A very special corner is set aside for grandies and other children that may visit with a small child’s art desk that holds a roll of paper (gifted to use by some very special peeps), plastic drawers filled with wooden stamps and a carousel of crayons and markers.
It’s been fun organizing paints and supplies. I even created a long-needed paint chart for my watercolors and am trying to decide which 20 colors to add to a new palette.
Enjoy this little 30-second Hyperlapse visit of my new little Creation Station. Can’t wait to splash it up!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
PS – If you can’t view hyperlapse video above, click here to watch video on Youtube.
Enjoy! Excited for you. Kudos to your deary hubby and your son for helping create a wonderful space for you to produce wonderful pieces of art! 🙂
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Thanks C! So fun and exciting!
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Impressive! I have seen a blossoming af a wonderful woman. You go girl!
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awh! thanks 🙂
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I can’t view the hyperlapse, but I’m hoping you’ll post some photos as you settle in. I remember when my younger brother moved out and my mother finally got her sewing room…it’s so wonderful to have a space dedicated to creating. And what a wonderful family, to encourage and support you. I’m smiling along with you! (K)
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one other person said that too – wonder why some can see and others can’t. I’m new to hyperlapse. thought it would be fun to try but also worried this might happen.
I am so fortunate for my family’s support of me – – when they aren’t giving me a hard time – lol! 🙂
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I don’t have the proper technology to view it (iphone, etc). Not to mention the technological smarts…
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I added a link to Youtube at the bottom now if you really want to see it LOL 🙂
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Thanks! I’ll check it out.
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So roomy, and it has everything! (now, get to work!)
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🙂
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Such a lovely space to be creative in. May all your efforts prove fruitful.
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thanks annie!
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That is a wonderful space! So much love put into it, too. 🙂
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awh! thanks Victo 🙂
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Fantastic Jodi! It is a wonderful space to be creative! How exciting!
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Thanks PJ! It is exciting and fun! 🙂
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Absolutely! 🙂
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Absolutely wonderful!!!
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Thanks Sylvia! Can’t wait to play in it! 🙂
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So excited for you, Jodi! Your new Creation Station is the perfect spot to make beautiful art. Creating it was a true ‘labor of love’ from your whole family. I love that you included a special creative space for children, too! Have fun, fun, fun, my creative friend! ♡
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I am so appreciative of the labor of love, especially the fact that hubby’s knees were hurting so while he worked, but he still did. I can’t wait for grandy C to join me in it.
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Wow so nice! Your hubby and son did a great job! Congrats on this wonderful work space!
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Thanks Lynn – so fun evolving through life and discovering new hobbies and knowing we can continue to grow and experience new things at every stage. 🙂
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Wonderfull! Dream come true! Congratulation, Jodi!
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It really is! ❤ 🙂
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oh Jodi, I am so happy for you! Your creation station is perfectly fabulous, a spot or surface for every kind of painting or craft, plus sewing and photography! I have a studio space off my kitchen in Birmingham, but I have to keep things pretty neat, plus a big garage space that can be messy and workable when it’s not too hot or cold, but at the beach house, I am cramped and forever frustrated! Ha, that’s a terrible complaint isn’t it!! Anyway, please write more about your reflector and photography techniques, I really need to learn more and your photos are always stunning. Light is such a challenge when I have to take food photos mostly at night, I’ve got to figure something out! I took a photography class, but didn’t really learn a thing… a total waste of time! I look forward to seeing your creation station as you put more Jodi touches on it! Have a wonderful week!
Jenna
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I am still learning about the reflector and haven’t used it much, but when I can’t take photos in natural lighting or outdoors, the lightbox is a great tool and I love the new Genaray portable light – it really helps light up space when inside and dark. I added a link for the genaray light and the light box in my post. Both are super worthy investments. I have used the reflector of some photos of my granddaughter and it really helps brighten too, but much to learn about using appropriately. It is reasonably priced also and link included.
I know what you mean about photography class. I did the same, and quit halfway through as it wasn’t what I was looking for. I was looking for more hands-on usage tips and techniques and it was more technical. I wasn’t “in the mood” for that – LOL!
Anyway – hope the links are helpful. I’m just an amateur finding my way. 🙂
Appreciate your support Jenna!
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What a cozy place you have there, Jodi! Congratulations! Now all you have to do is play, play and play and make a LOT of mess! 😀
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Thanks Carrie! I’m sure it will get quite messy! 🙂 LOL!
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It’s wonderful to have a space all to yourself! Good luck and Happy Creating!
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Thanks mark! 🙂
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Great job guys…… “she” should be really happy now!
Jodi: The hyperlapse link just took me to an iTunes page with no obvious evidence of your ‘video’!
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wonder why some people can view it and others cannot……. hmmm… my first time trying adding it with hyperlapse. Can you view it on my instagram page? or Facebook?
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Nope! Perhaps you could run it in iTunes and then copy the address into here somewhere? It looks as if your hyperlapse link was iTunes Home page and not your ‘video’.
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hmmmm. I’ll have to see.
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Try this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En-VvHL0KgA Uploaded to youtube 🙂
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Okay……. now I am confused. I saw that video directly from your Post, so what was “hyperlapse”? I figured it was a time lapse video?
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It is a program that speeds it up. Yes. I only did it 2x speed though so you could see it. Sorry to confuse.
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I think I realize your confusion now. The Hyperlapse link is only to show you the app. 😉👍.
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What a wonderful space to create – I know wonderful things will be coming from there! Enjoy your Monday Jodi. 🙂
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Thanks T! Can’t wait to play!
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What a beautiful creative space that you have….so glad that you uploaded a video to show us rather than just photos, it helps to get some perspective. I bet that your husband earned some credit with you! Now you have to keep him! lol
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LOL! He sure did 🙂 Complaining and all – haha! Poor bugger has such bad knees ❤
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WHOOT!! Your creative space looks so AWESOME!! 🎨👍✨ YAY!! I’m soooo excited for you!! 💙❤💜 I look forward to seeing ALL the wonderful things you create, Jodi!! 😃
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How wonderful! Wishing you many, many hours of happy creativity in your beautiful new space!
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A wonderful creative space!
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Thanks Evelyn 🙂
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Wow, Jodi, It looks great and ready for you to work on your creative projects! I have a wood laminate floor in my kitchen and I love it! It’s easy to clean too!😁
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Thanks Mary! 🙂
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That’s awesome 👏🏼 Jodi! You are so organized 😍🎨
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only because it’s new – likely won’t show you it in a month – lol! 🙂
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How very exciting – AND inspiring – for you! You have all the room you need to create to your heart’s desire. Everyone did an excellent job with the remodel. Bravo! xoxo
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Lucky and Congratulations! 👍😊
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Thanks susan – I do feel lucky 🙂
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I’m so happy for you! And the link worked just fine for me. I’m so glad you have your very own space for all your creative projects, and even a little space for grandkids! Definitely worth all the work you and your husband put into it. And if you think about it, creating a creative space was a creative project all by itself!
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LOL! You are right – it was – It needs some more personal touches, but I’m so excited just to have the space! Thanks ann!
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Looks great, Jodi. 😊
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Oo, your new studio looks awesome, Jodi! I so happy for you! 🙂
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Thanks so much Myr. It’s fun to have run to spread out. 😊
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What a wonderful space for you to get lost in your creativity!!!
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Thanks. I’m really loving it! 😊
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Wow!!! That’s impressive, Jodi. Can you show us that again in about six months? I’m wondering how messy your creative talents are😊
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Lol. It’s already a bit messier!!
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