Where Bloggers Create 2015

Welcome to where I create!  My space is bright and colorful, full of sunlight.   I painted my walls green and orange because I needed a space to counteract the negative, violent, and stressful atmosphere of teaching science in an inner city high school.  The color green is the color of balance, harmony and growth while the color psychology of orange is optimistic and uplifting, rejuvenating for the spirit.  This creates a place for me to wind down, let go of the stressors of teaching and relish my time painting, cutting, gluing, and creating.

I enjoy sewing with various papers and  fibers which add another element to my altered books,art journals, and ATC's.

Right after last year’s Where Bloggers Create this space underwent a complete transformation.  Using wood from this old barn 

the hubby and my dad  built this beautiful work table: 

I now have space for two work areas, the computer and and where I create my art.

Everything I need during the creative process is within reach

On the top self are various projects which are at various stages of completion.  Supplies are organized and arranged on the bottom two shelves. At the bottom left corner are the art journals and altered books I am currently working in.  Above them are completed journals.  

I love books and am somewhat of a bibliophile.  This is just a small selection of them.

A newly added inspiration board with my One Little Word for this year.  My hope is to have it completely covered with inspiring  photos, magazine cutouts and postcards.  

 My ATC carousel.  I enjoy creating and swapping them.

 A vintage Rolodex featuring the rolo cards I have received from swaps.

 Postcard carousel.  Many of these are from all over the world.  I currently am involved in two series of swaps, Through the Alphabet and Theme a Week Challenge.

 Most of my creating is done in the early morning hours.  These lights add a warm glow to the room and to the creative energy.

This small alter was actually my mother's dresser while growing up.  I have intentions to refinish it...one day.

And what is a creative space without the resident cat.  This is Allistair who is normally lying across my work space or walking across the wet paint leaving paw prints across the table.

Thank you for stopping by and visiting my creative space.  I would love for you to come back for another visit when time allows to see my art journals, altered books, and ATC’s.  I also have a monthly link party, Stop Pinning & Make Something! to get folks to actually making some of those pins on their Pinterest boards. And if you want to see what my work desk actually looks like (never this neat & tidy) then come and visit at What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesdays where crafters show off  what they are creating on their rarely tidy work desks.  

Linking up today with all the wonderfully creative spaces with The Desert Cottage and Where Bloggers Create 2015.