I highly recommend this magazine: Studios by Cloth Paper Scissors. It is fully of studio eye candy and organization tips. But for Moms with young kids the article by Jenn Mason, to which I contributed, on 'kids in the studio' is worth the cover price! The photos for this article are all of my craft studio taken by Shannon Mucha, she makes my space look really good!
I think a whole lot about kids in the craft space. If I dare set foot in my craft room in the middle of day my brood follow. They could be completely engaged in another activity up to that point. But once I have braved the silence it is like they 'know' I moved off my computer (boring) and into collage land (exciting). They all of a sudden have a desire to create too. They want to do something with glue, with lots of color. The artist in them rises up and desires expression. Meanwhile the artist in me is struggling for some breathing room!
I may have been able to get 10-15 minutes done before they 'find me', but you know if I use that 15 minutes wisely I can really accomplish a lot ~ I can move a project along a little, clean up my messy space to make room (mentally and physically) for a new project, make an art to do list, paint one background, cut out some images, create an ATC. These are the things busy folks have to do to make it happen!
I could go on and on about the practical ideas for maintaining a craft space with kids about, but seriously, it is all in this magazine! It is really comprehensive.
Anyway, I have a spare copy to giveaway!
2 chances to win:
1) Leave a comment here and I will announce the winner next Thursday (March 25).
2) If you add my blog to your blog roll, you get another entry! To help my process - could you leave me a second comment to say you added my blog (or I was already there) to your blog roll :)
Here are my kids looking at themselves in the magazine. What a funny life they have - they think it is 'normal' to be in print!!
Congrats on your inclusion in this magazine -- I will look for it! I do altered books and collage, and am lucky enough to have a studio space upstairs above our garage. (My husband is an architect/artist, so he had this built when we remodeled.) But I never know how to organize all the little doo-dads/stuff I collect for my own projects, and my area is always a mess. I look forward to some inspiration from this magazine -- thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have a few issues of this magazine. I love seeing what others have done to make being creative easier.
ReplyDeleteVery fun - they look like they are so enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteI would love to receive a copy. And you've been on my blogroll.
Thanks for the chance! Have a good day!
Karen - Some days are diamonds
I love that magazine too :) Very inspirational!
ReplyDeleteWe've been doing still life this week - he is going to be so chuffed when he gets home from school and finds his picture on my blog! Imagine what he would be like if either of us was in a magazine!! How lovely for you.
ReplyDeletePlease enter me. You are already on my blogroll :)
I'd love a chance to win a copy!
ReplyDelete:)Anne
I'd love a chance to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteI've got you on my blogroll.
ReplyDeleteHi Shona, I'd love to win a copy of this magazine! Haven't seen it yet, but I love oogling other peoples studios :)
ReplyDeleteOh, and I do have you on my blog roll! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a copy. It is always inspirational to see other peoples creative spaces. Fingers crossed :)
ReplyDeletePlease enter me!
ReplyDeleteYou are already on my blogroll!
Gabriele
naturalinjapan
Can't wait to see the article and show it to my daughter. She has a space in her new house, but it is not set up yet. She needs some ideas.
ReplyDeleteWow! How exciting for you! :) Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteGenevieve
jenny(at)ykwc(dot)net
I already follow your blog! :)
ReplyDeleteGenevieve
jenny(at)ykwc(dot)net
How great Shona. I added you the other day to my list. Even if I don't win I will definitely check it out!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I bought your book and love it! I wold love a copy of Studios. I am getting ready to change my creative area and would love some new ideas. ~Lanie J.
ReplyDeleteYou are on my blogroll...
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I'm trying to get a studio area set up because it seems everyone has a workspace in my house but me!
ReplyDeleteOops, I just posted under the wrong email "Morgan" is me. I added you to my blogroll a week or so ago. I'm trying to get in the habit of blogging again so don't even bother looking at my boring blog yet, lol.
ReplyDeletehow awesome to be in print!! I'd love to have a peek at your studio - and of course any arty magazine is welcome here! :) *fingers crossed*
ReplyDeleteoh and i already follow you :)
ReplyDeleteOMG, this is my number one thing, how to set up studio space in a tiny little a-frame cabin that is kid-friendly too! need to read that article winner or not! :o)
ReplyDeleteand I'm already on your blog roll by the way! Lovin' it!
Thanks so much!
tracy
I'd love to win a copy. Thanks!!
ReplyDeletepick me, pick me, pick me!!! =)
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled to have found you, your book and your blog. Please enter me. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAlways but always need this kind of help organizing.
ReplyDeletePlease include me!
Thanks.
I have the very fist issue of the studios magazine and I love it, they are just too expensive to buy in Australia though so here's hoping...
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Your babies are beautiful - how wonderful that they are such a part of your creative life (as long as you have time to yourself too)! Thank you for the chance to win a copy,
ReplyDeleteKristin xo
I have you on my blog roll already :) thanks again, Kristin xo
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the magazine article! I love Cloth Paper Scissors (my friend subscribes), we don't get lovely magazines like that here in the UK like you do in the US, and although I haven't seen Studios magazine, I'll bet it's lovely!
ReplyDeleteJoey
I just recently put together a craft box for my daughter who loves, loves, loves to create. I went through my scrapbook paper and sticker stash, my ink pads, stamps, adhesives, you name it. She's been making wonderful creations ever since. I would love to see how other moms share creative space with their children.
ReplyDeleteooh pick me pick me
ReplyDeletebecause you said I'm supposed to..
ReplyDeleteyou are, of course, on my blog roll!
I love your blog and have been following it for sometime. Thanks for the great giveaway. I love these magazines and don't have this issue.
ReplyDeleteYou are on my blog roll.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great magazine!
ReplyDeleteI've added you to my blogroll.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a chance to win your lovely book!
ReplyDeleteadrienne.knight@ymail.com
I don't think I have ever seen this magazine, but I will look again at Barnes and Noble. It is pretty fun to see yourself in print isn't it. I just love your site. Really I do. Inspiring is not a big enough word to describe how I feel when I visit. And your book, too fun for words. I am glad I discovered you out here in cyberspace.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I have you linked on my blog because I have to know everything about what's next in the ARTistic Mom's world!
ReplyDeleteI have my own space but it's a big mess! Piles of stuff, boxes and boxes. I have an index of where I put thin gs so I don't get crazy! I doubt if a magazine can help me organize but I love oggling other artists' spaces!
ReplyDeleteHere's my second comment to tell you you've been on my blogroll. :^)
ReplyDeletea little bit of voyerism for the crafty souls
ReplyDeletehow apropos! i am moving myself out of the kitchen/dining room area (the set up and clean up every time i work sucks up valuable art time) and downstairs to a corner of the unused den/play area. i think a lot more playing is going to migrate down there with me!
ReplyDeleteI just added you to my blogroll ... i feel like finding your book and your blog has been a HUGE infusion of energy and support for the direction my life has taken in the past year. i no longer wonder if i am crazy to be doing all "this" - i realize i was crazy to have not started sooner!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have this magazine! I haven't yet been able to justify another stampington magazine so this stays on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your studio and children being included in the book! How wonderful.
I've had you on my blog roll for a while, now!
What a great reminder! I always love doing art projects with the kids but need to find a better way to make them a part of my scrapbooking room/art studio.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I'm heading off right now to add you to my blog roll :)
Ooooh I would love the magazine. High Five on your inclusion! Way to go!
ReplyDeletejj
PS You are already on my sidebar!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend, happy crafting.
jj
Ohhh, I don't have this issue! Congrats on being in it! I'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteP.S. You're already on my blogroll of course. *wink*
ReplyDeleteWow how exciting, congratulations on a new feature. I love looking at other people's creative spaces.
ReplyDeleteou are already on my blog roll
ReplyDeleteMy "room" is next to the playroom...this is good and bad...they keep coming in to forage for stuff! And we usually end up with a big mess on the floor in between!
Just doing the second " on my blog roll" thing :) happy weekend
ReplyDeleteOooo, a good magazine for me right now. I can use all the inspiration I can get to make a creative space in my small abode.
ReplyDeleteJust got your book!
ReplyDeleteSitting down with my of tea and my kids to read it!!!
Thanks
wonderful...please count me in!
ReplyDeleteI am indeed a follower!!!
ReplyDeleteI added you to my blogroll last week - love your stuff & your magazine article sounds great!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being in this great magazine. I find it very inspiring. Would love to win this copy! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI can use all the organizing help I can get! Just did a post on how I need a list just to organize all my to do lists...
ReplyDeletep.s. You are already on my blogroll, I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteBought your book after seeing it on Misty Mawn's Blog. Love and embrace the concept of Artistic Mother. Really enjoying reading it. Can't wait to see the article!
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought I'd be too old for your blog, but I feel so at home here! It really doesn't matter how old we are, when we have the same sort of principles and ideas about being 'green' crafters, etc. I'd love to win the mag... and congrats on all you've achieved (so far!). =D
ReplyDeletePS You are in my Blogroll and under Tutorials too!
Sorry, I forgot to leave my name!
ReplyDeleteI would love a chance to win!
ReplyDeletecongrats on the magazine inclusion :) I'd love to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteI just recently discovered your blog and I am really excited!
ReplyDeletewhat's a craft space without kids? ;) i know that feeling, though. just wanting some uninterrupted time to create. when i had a studio, i had a little table and chair for my daughter next to my working space. she got to play with all the scraps and she also had her own stash of supplies on her table. i miss those days.
ReplyDeleteadded you to my list of blogs i love! ;)
ReplyDeletenicole
Congraltulations on being included in the magazine. That's exciting! And thank you for running such a fun giveaway. You know, I never know what to say on these types of ocmments. Part of me wants to stand in the background and yell "Pick me, pick me!" And part of me wants to hide on the edge of things and have a wee little hope that I'll be noticed. Oh well... I usually just say thanks for running a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Kim
And, as requested, a second comment... you are on two rolls on my art blog...under TAM and Artful Blogging.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Kim
I'd love to win a copy - I haven't seen one before.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity.
Susan W.
I do get Cloth,Paper, Scissors Magazine, but Studio is new to
ReplyDeleteme! It looks and sounds fabulous!
Thanks for the opportunity to win
a copy with your article in it.
Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
your kids look very proud. I havent got a craft studio but the conservatory is filled with mine and my kids painting papers etc..I find that I can create little bits while cooking the tea..good job I have a slow cooker etc otherwise the tea would get burnt..its all about fitting in round them I suppose..congrats on getting published
ReplyDeleteI have that exact same problem with my children and my craft room. It's ridiculous! Hope I win...I could really use some help with this!
ReplyDeleteI'm adding you to my blogroll, too!
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