| I have decided to devote this issue to all of us out | | | | able to move it (i.e. you rent your place or will be |
| there who need scrapbook space. Yep, that’s | | | | moving in the next few years)? |
| right, a place of our own to create our scrapbooking | | | | -How much money do you have to spare to get your |
| convections. Now I’ll admit that I am not the one | | | | place started? |
| who would make my kids share a room just to have | | | | -Are there things you already have that could work for |
| my own space. But I do think there is something to be | | | | storage or a desk?(use an old table for a desk top, or |
| said for people that are able to keep all of their | | | | filing cabinet for papers). |
| scrapbooking stuff together and "out" so that a page | | | | -Do you need to make space for your computer |
| layout or card can be made even in you only have a | | | | & printer? |
| half hour. | | | | If you have to start from scratch and want the option |
| You have probably seen some fabulous spaces out | | | | of something non-permanent, modular storage cubes |
| there. I think it is time to create your own fabulous | | | | are probably the way to go. These cubes are usually |
| scrapbook space. The space needn’t be huge | | | | 14″-24″ squares that either have shelves, |
| or even a room in itself. Find a place in your house that | | | | drawers, doors, or are open for your own storage. |
| will work - under the stairs, an unused attic or bonus | | | | Target and Walmart sell some different kinds. You can |
| room, a corner of a tv room, or even in the garage | | | | also check out Ek Success’ line of cubes ( ) . |
| (you would be surprised how many women have had | | | | Just get as many cubes as you have products and |
| to resort to this space). I realize that some of us will | | | | stack away. |
| always be "mobile" scrapbookers (scrapbooking at | | | | There are, of course, many other ways to put |
| each other’s houses or at stores), but I think we | | | | together your scrap space, but these are my favorite. |
| all eventually need some space to call scrapbook | | | | Don’t forget to get some fun storage boxes |
| home. | | | | that are perfect decor too. Also, make sure you make |
| After you have your space chosen, the next important | | | | your place your own with fun decor and paint. Good |
| thing is to assess the stuff you have and decide on | | | | Luck! Check out some fabulous scrapbooking rooms |
| what type of storage and work space will work for | | | | here at these websites to get more ideas: |
| you. Some things to consider: | | | | 1.)Creating Keepsakes 2001 [ |
| -Do you want to stand or sit when you scrapbook? | | | | 2.)The Organized Scrapper |
| -How much space do you need while you are | | | | 3.) Creating Keepsakes 2002 |
| scrapping a page? | | | | 4.)Mad Cropper [ |
| -Do you want everything to be at arms length while | | | | Let me know if you have a fabulous room that you |
| you are working on a page? | | | | would like to show off! |
| -Can your space be permanent or do you have to be | | | | |