Category — Paper Goods

It’s that time again!  This week we will be peeking into Kristen Magee’s studio space.  Does that name sound familiar to you?  Of course it does!  Kristen is the creative mastermind behind Paper Crave.  The site that you visit when you crave all things paper.  I love paper, as you know, but dare I say that I’ve found someone with a greater obsession over paper than I!?!  Yes, it’s true!  Kristen fills her shop and blog with so much eye candy for the paper lover in all of us.  Now it’s time to see where all of the magic happens…

1. Who are you and what do you create/do?
I’m Kristen Magee from Paper Crave, and I’m a paper lover, crafter, home cook (gluten and sugar free), and freelance graphic designer and web developer.

2. Where is your studio located? (in your home or somewhere else?)
My studio/office is in my apartment. It’s technically the second bedroom, but when we moved in, my husband and I knew immediately that we wanted to use it as our workspace. Since we have to abide by all of the fun apartment building rules, we can’t paint (boo) or tear up the carpet (double boo), so we went for a light, modern look. Thankfully, we have a huge walk-in closet in our bedroom, and I store most of my craft supplies in there. It means that I have to shuttle things back and forth a lot (I re-purposed my husband’s old toolbox to hold the smaller supplies that I use most often, so I can just grab it and go), but this system helps me keep things more organized.

3. How long have you had your current studio space?
Just about three years.

4. What is your favorite part of your studio?
I love that my desk is right next to the window. We’re 11 floors up, so the view is pretty great. I also love the cabinet that holds the printer and my die-cutting machines, scanner, and paper cutter. Everything was scattered all over the floor until recently, so it was great to get something into the space that organizes everything and keeps it off of the floor. That drove me crazy!

5. Approximately how many hours per day do you spend in your studio?
About 10-12 hours a day. I practically live in here, but I also like to do whatever crafting I can on the couch in the living room.

6. Do you have any future plans for your studio space? (i.e. revamp, new location, etc.)
The space is still pretty blank, and I’ve been itching to get more color on the walls (I really wish we could paint). For a while, I’ve been collecting prints, posters, and other pieces that I can hang on the wall. Now, I just need to decide where I want everything to go!

7. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?
You can also find me at Invitation Crush, where I share all things invite and over at Domestifluff, where I share gluten free, sugar free recipes, as well as some of my craft projects.

Thanks so much, Kristen, for letting us peek into your creative space!  It’s nice to see where all of your creativity is bottled up and channeled out.  Keep doing what you do and thanks again!  Be sure to visit all of Kristen’s sites; she has has so much to offer!

Happy Tuesday everyone!  I wanted to take a moment from everything that I’m doing and give a big thank you to all of my lovely sponsors!  You are all so fabulous and I’m so happy to be working with each and every one of you.

Take a moment and visit each of them.  They have so much to offer.

{pinhole press} I love Pinhole Press because they can put your photos on virtually anything!  You name it, notepads, lemonade bottles, cards, etc!  I love how they strive to make your life a more beautiful and happier place by allowing you to surround yourself with your favorite images.  Love them!

{take it personally} How creative are these personalized invitations?!  I love the time and creativity that are put into each and every order.  This beats running over to Target and grabbing the same invitations that your girl friend used for her last party.  So super sweet!

{prairie hen}  Meet Sara!  She’s a young and energetic mama with lots to share on her blog.  She has so many  cute outfits, craft posts, “being a mama” posts, and so much more!  I love stopping by to read what she’s been up to, so make sure you stop by too!

{blue eyed night owl} (image source) If you love owls, this is seriously the blog for you, no joke!  You will meet a vibrant and creative owl lover who shares everything from owls to photography.  She shares so many cute images and keeps you up on her life’s adventures.

{fabric shoppe} Meet Jody, owner of the Fabric Shoppe.  This wife, mama, and crafty lady shares so many different types of fabric on her blog, as well as tutorials and all around creative inspiration!  I love to stop by and see what sweet fabric she has up this time!

Thanks for taking the time to visit all of my super sweet sponsors!  I’ll see you all tomorrow

I love to read magazines like I love to read picture-books.  I’m a creative, so naturally I’m very visual and that’s why I think I enjoy reading magazines so much.  I know getting magazines is not a “green” habit, but I’ve tried to read subscriptions online and it’s just not the same.  Page layout is an art-form and that paired with the smooth texture of the pages, really get me excited!  Not to worry though, just because I get magazines via mail, doesn’t mean that I just toss them into the garbage.  No no!  After reading these beauties, I go back through and tear out all of the recipes I want and all of the beautifully inspirational images and stories.  In addition, I also use some of the pages for crafty projects.  Once I’m through with them completely, I recycle them.

What started this post was when I looked over and saw my growing pile of un-read magazines!  I’m so behind, and if I don’t catch up, I’ll for sure be reading this summers editions in the Fall.  What I need is to take a small break with some tea and just read.  That’s not going to happen today, but maybe this weekend… (smile).

If you Google something along the lines of “Making Crafts out of Magazines” you can find some pretty nice projects.

Um… yes please!!  I found these lovely printable + DIY Envelope Liners over at ellinee.com and I’m in love!  How nice of them to share with all of us, huh?!  Visit their site to print and create your own and let’s make the world a lovelier place one envelope at a time.

Eeeeeeee… I bought a new planner about a month ago and I can’t hardly wait to use it!  I didn’t buy one at the end of 2010 (I know, I know, crazy!) and then realized in May that I really needed one.  I use my iPhone Calendar and iCal on my Mac, but I really like to hand write things and check them off as I complete them.  I get a real sense of accomplishment.  So, I bought one, but they don’t sell them starting at the beginning of 2011 this time of year, they start at July 2011.  So, I’m patiently waiting to write in this fella.  Isn’t it cute!?  I bought it at Target for $8!  What a steal.

Well, I hope your Monday is going well.  I’m busy working on organizing my studio space and writing Blog Posts for the week… so I better get back to work.

I stumbled upon Pinhole Press a few weeks ago and really want to get one of these printed up!  I love the idea of having a personal note pad handy.  The best part is that they are not too pricey at all and they would make great gifts.  These nifty notepads are not all they do, so be sure to check them out here.

I found this today and thought that it would be a perfect last minute way to decorate for Easter!  It would be a cute little gift for the hostess of your Easter celebration… perhaps you can hang it on the dessert table!  Find the complete how-to over at The Hostess With The Mostess®!

Today is going to be a busy day, but a good one.  I have family stuff in the morning (Yay!) and then coffee and Kinko’s in the afternoon with my gal pal, Jessica.  We are going to print the invitations that I’ve been working on for her!  So excited!  I hope everything goes smoothly!

Have a wonderful Sunday and I’ll see you tomorrow!

I have been in L.O.V.E with these straws for so long, I think it’s time that I order some!  These retro straws have been quickly gaining popularity and they are selling out fast.  I love throwing parties of all kinds, so these would fit right in to my box of tricks.  Let’s hope I can get each color!

{via the tumtum tree}

{via modern moments designs}

{via seagrass interiors}

{via sweet style by mrs. a in the cove}

{via trisha dean}

{via peach and pearl}

{via oh happy day}

I’m in love with garland of all kinds.  You can use garland to spice up any occasion from the holidays to a birthday.  It just makes me happy…

{twig & thistle}

{project wedding}

{mockingbird hill cottage}

{creature comforts}

{amy atlas}

{scissor variations}