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<\/a>Fabric Storage<\/p><\/div>
\nThat is a closeup picture. To help create the illusion that I had it all going on by that point. In reality, the room was in utter chaos! I had moved everything to the center of the room to paint, and now had also added to the chaos by pulling out every box, bag, or otherwise storage device full of fabric and started sorting through it. The mid-result looked like this:
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<\/a>Fabric storage in progress<\/p><\/div>
\nNot too bad, I suppose, but if you really, really want to know how hard it is to “organize” a Craft Room, take a look at the Chaos that greeted one when one walked through the door:
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<\/a>Utter Chaos<\/p><\/div>
\nCrazy, amrite?? To confound things just a little further, I had much assistance from my little helpers:
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<\/a>Mama's Helper<\/p><\/div>
\nHe was quite proud of himself for climbing up onto that box, that yes, contained my yarn. Well, some ..of…my yarn. \ud83d\ude09
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<\/a>Proud<\/p><\/div>
\nDuring the assembly of the shelves, I only suffered one serious injury when I tried to move one of those little plastic pieces up that supports the shelves on the correct groove, and didn’t want to take the entire thing apart, so I thought I could get away with just loosening up one corner, and pushing the plastic piece up, but then when I hammered up, it came right back down, pinching my hand in the process:
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<\/a>Ouch.<\/p><\/div>
\nNow, those pictures are from two weeks ago. Remember the beginning of this post, when I said something about two steps forward, one step back? Here’s are a few more pictures, taken last week:
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<\/a>Sewing Area<\/p><\/div>
\nIn the opposite corner, there is a bit of chaos going on as well:
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<\/a>chaos corner<\/p><\/div> Next up, ZeroLandFill Austin! Here is a few quick pics of our loot: Vinyl flooring, a few large tiles, and carpet squares!<\/p><\/div> Chair mat under my sewing chair<\/p><\/div> Chair mat under jewelry table chair<\/p><\/div> Other crafting news, Tim has discovered a new talent for carving bone! So far, he has made bone buttons: First bone button<\/p><\/div> He made four all together.<\/p><\/div> Hei matau<\/p><\/div> Antler buttons<\/p><\/div>
\nOn the opposite side of the room, in one corner, is where the jewelry-making is attempted. Notice I didn’t say “happens”? After yesterday’s fiasco, I can’t say anything gets made. More on that later.
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\nLooking across to the other corner, you can see the Kids’ Corner:
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\nValerie has claimed Her Seat in the jewelry-making area:
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\nShe has made several very sweet necklaces, and is currently working on some rainbow room decor. Pics to come.
\nSo you can see, the more organized I get, the more unorganized I my space becomes! Hopefully, I will have better organized pictures for you soon. Moving the cutting table to its rightful spot in the room sure helped with productivity, and seeing most of my fabric and other materials out inspires me and moves me to create. So far, all I have created is a bigger mess. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
\nHere is a picture of the vinyl flooring squares and large ceramic tiles we got:
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\nHere is a picture of the wood flooring sample we scored that Tim can use to fabricate knife handles, since they are solid wood!
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\nWe were afraid the carpet tiles would blow away while we drove, so we tucked them up under the truck box. Here they are, after being pulled out and stacked up. BTW, carpet tiles are HEAVY, and should only be carried by The Muscle:
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\nThat’s his “Don’t post my picture on Facebook” face. Good thing I’m only posting it on my blog! It’s always important to use proper body mechanics when lifting heavy things: Feet firmly planted in a wide stance, lift with your legs, not your back, and always, always make sure you have a great kilt on!
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\nWhen transporting carpet tiles from one area to another, sometimes the “one-shoulder” technique helps:
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\nOh, how I love my burly Strong-man! *Swoon*! Ok, I guess that’s enough torture for him for one day!
\nHere is what I have done so far with our findings:
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\nSo you see, we have started to put them to good use! I duct taped them together, and they have made a huge difference in how well these chairs roll! No more scratching up my laminate.
\nThe carpet squares will also be joined in a similar fashion and are going to replace the worn-out living room rug. It has served us well. <\/p>\n
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\nIn addition, he carved a couple hei matau<\/a> or bone fish-hook. He did a great job!
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\nHe has also been making antler buttons, from deer he hunted himself:
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\nI have been thinking about listing these all, but gosh darnit, I’m having a hard time parting with them! I keep telling myself, he can make more! But there is something about that very “first one” that just makes you want to hold on to it..
\nIn other news, the kids have been busy building nests to “get more birds or wildlife to move to our yard…..” Complete with glow-in-the-dark stars on a slice of oak:
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