Thursday, September 10, 2009

My creative space... brought to you by YOU

I was gazing at the Hack Station this morning, wondering which current project (of the seemingly hundreds on the go) was worthy of exhibition in today's creative space.

And as I gazed at the board, and the table beneath, it struck me just how many new things I've been inspired and prompted (and occasionally forced!) to try since I've started blogging. So I thought I'd run through a few of them. And really, this is the tip of the iceberg...

1. The pippjoe fabric bag was enabled by raglan guld, who sent me the fabric for a skirt refashion. I cut it out wrong (oops!) and had to turn it into something else... so it has become my version of a handkerchief dispenser, inspired by this post of Leonie's. It's stuffed with hankies I made from gorgeous Liberty scraps given to me by myrtle and eunice. (Sorry Tania! But it feels almost elegant, snotting all over Liberty!).

2. The hexagon paper piecing is a new love - material and basic skills provided by one flew over. Kate, you don't know what you've started!

3. The piece of mustard vintage trim, hanging around awaiting inspiration, is c/o loz and dinny's birthday giveaway challenge.

4. I'm planning to cover up a stained shirt with a cute birdie screenprint, part of a super gift from Mim.

5. That bit of brown paper pegged up there is a cute toddler-pants pattern provided to my by Curlypops.

And down on the table:

6. Why yes, there's my handy and attractive HAC spool holder, thanks kootoyoo! (Sitting under the gorgeous paper garland I won over at my handmade heart...)

7. The laminator's getting an airing thanks to some ideas I got over at my black cardigan.

8. And there are some felt booties, from a pattern link recommended to me by virtually sally. I've just finished embellishing them with a bit of dry-felting, materials generously provided by selina's vintage.

Holy schemoly. And to think that basically all I'd made before I started blogging was a bag or two... Thanks to you all, I have serious craft ADD. And I'm loving it.

More creative spaces here.

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31 comments:

  1. Great post - blogland is the best for new ideas, projects and somewhere to show them off! Lovin' it too!

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  2. The hack station's looking great! How lovely to have so much inspiration from the blogging community right there. Also feeling guilty my gift for you hasn't made its way there yet... I'm heading for 200 posts! Slack Lauren!! Slack!!

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  3. love that embellishing on those booties! they will be soo cute! love the "Hack Station" too!

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  4. I'm still in love with you hack station. It's so cool that everything has a little story of where it came from.
    I have my laminator out of the cupboard too thanks to Nikki!

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  5. Thats the classiest hankie bag I have ever seen!!! Every house needs a little bit of luxury!!! I am laughing about how you cut it wrong....hilarious!! I thought It was only me that had 3 thumbs on each hand ;)

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  6. so awesome, you are so creative and so inspiring. i just love your creative space - it's bursting at the seams!!

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  7. They are all great projects individually but they also look fantastic all diplayed together like that.

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  8. its so true gina, i have so many many half done plans based on so many inspiring people (you included). its great to share the creative love. my crafty ADD grows and grows

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  9. HOLY MACKEREL! I'm now in need of a lie down and a sugared cup of tea. No hope of you coming over all bored-like, lovely.

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  10. What a great post... so very 'Gina'. You are creating so many amazing things and I smiled a great big smile at the irony that you feel so inspired by others... yet you are inspiring so many people with the very cool things you are doing and the way you think. xxx

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  11. Love your creative space - isn't it great to have great bloggin' buddies to inspire you! Lucky Lady, I love your holey board - such a good idea, gotta get me one of those!

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  12. it's funny how these lists grow and grow! i have to stop myself from being sidetracked sometimes. i like your space pics :)

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  13. Great post. You're being greedy and going for the two consecutive "creative space of the week" titles aren't you! :-)

    Love that tool board. Want one.

    ...and I'll be coming back to check out all those links, cause I really need MORE things to add to my must make list.

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  14. I love your (our) space. Your peg board is just overflowing with crafty gold.

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  15. What a fabulous space! You get my vote for best on show this week, Gina! I LOVE it! All that crafty goodness and inspiration. Just fabulous :) K

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  16. An ideas woman fo shiz, what a fabulous mix of crafty projects. I really enjoyed your post and thanks for popping by and leaving a comment, how did the screen taste ? ;)

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  17. what creativity! and its so much fun because in a certain way they are almost 'collaborative projects'!Isn't blogland terrific!?
    Happy making!
    Annamaria :)

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  18. Wow what a great stash of crafts...Beautiful love the hexagons and the cassette tape pouch but it's all cool :)

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  19. YAY for the toddler pants pattern... Cam is so lovely!! ANd look at all yor projects... at least it looks tidy hey!! hehe

    xo Steph

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  20. What a fantastic space Gina! It such a wonderful story/journey and must be so rewarding for you too. I love it

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  21. Love your creative space. Hoorah for Blogland! :-)

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  22. Ok, I give. I can't find what Nikki's been doing with the laminator, can you point me there? I bought a laminator on a whim a couple of weeks ago, and I'm searching for things to do with it now!

    And I just love the heck out of your Hack Station Gina :)

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  23. HaHa!! Once bitten by the hex bug...well you know the drill!!

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  24. I am really curious to see what you are going to do with that laminator too. And about the rest: hurrah for all the creative bloggers out there. I love getting inspired browsing all those blogs too. And yours, ofcourse ;-)

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  25. Wow Gina, you're a busy crafty bee aren't you! Good work! I can relate to the blog inspirations too. I've been so amazed since I started my blog earlier this year at the inspiration, motivation and encouragement I've received from the arts & crafts blog community, it is really a wonderful thing!

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  26. Your space is so light and bright. I'm a little jealous as the window next to my space doesn't get much sun. I too feel inspired by bloggers and by keeping my own blog.

    Also, I tagged you for a blog award: http://heidiandseek.blogspot.com/2009/09/woods-and-fields-ethical-fashion-link.html

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  27. you have a fabulous creative space! what would a creative space be without unfinished projects ; )

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  28. When I popped in I didn't expect to find such a sweeping crafters epic! How fantastic Gina! And I'd have to agree with you, I've never been so inspired than since I started blogging. The blogosphere is positively riddled with ridiculously talented people. Yay!

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  29. So, I just thought I'd let you et al know that your blog was banned in China! (Blogs, facebook and you tube are all censored and illegal...) Glad to be back reading after a little break!

    Incidentally, if you're checking this first thing in the morning, I'll be home around 9:30!

    J

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  30. My goodness - I'm off to do some crafty work - this is made me come over all inspired - and I LOVE your tool board ... might have to rig one of those up!!

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  31. I love your creative space, do you mind if I move in.

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