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Oh I know what you mean, Ali. The bigger the desk/table, the more stuff we put on it, the less space to work on. I made a shelf/hutch out of glass top for my table so that everything is off the surface so I have space to scrap. I have also trained myself to resist leaving stuff on the table. I only leave essential tools on the shelf. Everything else has to go back where they belong at the end of the day even though it means I have to get them back on the table tomorrow. I need a little exercise walking around the room anyway.
It's called "Flow" you just go with it as you create, & next thing you know, everything is flowing over the edge of the table!! (yep, happens with my computer desk, scrap table, studio painting table, & easel with my rolling table next to it!)
Please!! At one point, I had 3 (or maybe 4) tables crammed into one little room. Did I ever have efficient space to work? NOPE!! Now, I've downsized to 2 tables...still don't have room, but at least I have 2 less messy tables to look at. I always have good intentions to clean as I go (or after each project), but it never seems to work that way. Sigh. At least I know I'm not alone :)
There are about 5 inches of visible desk space beneath several piles of paper that represent the many different projects I'm currently pushing forward.
I once read an article that putting things away all the time reduces our ability to see connections and patterns in the different things we're working on... which I wholeheartedly agree with.
Yes, I can relate. I have a 3x6 foot table and I usually work in about a 15x15 inch spot. Just enough to really "see" what I'm doing with my 12x12 layout. I love seeing pictures like the one you posted today. I take pictures of my messy work area from time to time. Something about them makes me want to make something.
HA! I had to laugh out loud when I read this!! As I was watching the pic upload I was thinking, "see, she keeps her desk neat" I always work myself into this little tiny 'nook' on my table- not even close to a little corner!
SO yes, I can more than relate! Thanks for sharing ;)
I had a tiny room at our old house with a tiny desk and I THOUGHT it was my lack of space that my room and table ended up looking that way but now that I am in our new house with a much bigger room and a custom table big enough for two to work I still find that my table and work space is cluttered, messy and I have a tiny little spot to work from. So I totally understand, and after reading all the comments am so glad to feel a part of a community who scraps this way (and not feel alone or the only one).
YES! All the scrapbooking stuff wants to be used so it just keeps creeping closer and closer to your project! I "try" to clean up after every card or layout I make...try is the key word here!
yes, i totally can. i have small sunroom for creating and i always end up on the floor! have a nice day, susan
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Ha! This is me, to a "T"! I start off with a clean table and by the time I drag out all my supplies to create, there's not much room left.
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Oh I know what you mean, Ali. The bigger the desk/table, the more stuff we put on it, the less space to work on. I made a shelf/hutch out of glass top for my table so that everything is off the surface so I have space to scrap. I have also trained myself to resist leaving stuff on the table. I only leave essential tools on the shelf. Everything else has to go back where they belong at the end of the day even though it means I have to get them back on the table tomorrow. I need a little exercise walking around the room anyway.
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It's called "Flow" you just go with it as you create, & next thing you know, everything is flowing over the edge of the table!! (yep, happens with my computer desk, scrap table, studio painting table, & easel with my rolling table next to it!)
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sounds just like me!
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Please!! At one point, I had 3 (or maybe 4) tables crammed into one little room. Did I ever have efficient space to work? NOPE!! Now, I've downsized to 2 tables...still don't have room, but at least I have 2 less messy tables to look at. I always have good intentions to clean as I go (or after each project), but it never seems to work that way. Sigh. At least I know I'm not alone :)
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Ditto.. happen to me too. Guess because it become comfortable one place to stay as work on pages or etc.
Good point, A!
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There are about 5 inches of visible desk space beneath several piles of paper that represent the many different projects I'm currently pushing forward.
I once read an article that putting things away all the time reduces our ability to see connections and patterns in the different things we're working on... which I wholeheartedly agree with.
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Yes, I can relate. I have a 3x6 foot table and I usually work in about a 15x15 inch spot. Just enough to really "see" what I'm doing with my 12x12 layout. I love seeing pictures like the one you posted today. I take pictures of my messy work area from time to time. Something about them makes me want to make something.
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HA! I had to laugh out loud when I read this!! As I was watching the pic upload I was thinking, "see, she keeps her desk neat" I always work myself into this little tiny 'nook' on my table- not even close to a little corner!
SO yes, I can more than relate! Thanks for sharing ;)
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I had a tiny room at our old house with a tiny desk and I THOUGHT it was my lack of space that my room and table ended up looking that way but now that I am in our new house with a much bigger room and a custom table big enough for two to work I still find that my table and work space is cluttered, messy and I have a tiny little spot to work from. So I totally understand, and after reading all the comments am so glad to feel a part of a community who scraps this way (and not feel alone or the only one).
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Yes.......I totaly agree. Be sure that you are not alone in this case !!! It is exactly the same for me :-)
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YES - that's me to a T. I keep creating more space to work in and keep filling it up!
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I so right there with you :) heehee!
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Oh I can so relate - I thought it was just me!!
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PS - glad to know I'm in good company!!
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Sounds like a starting point for an "I wonder why..." page to me!!!!! :-) You are not alone!!!
I wonder about a lot of things!
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Totally!
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I can totally relate, in fact my workspace look similar right now.
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lol Definitely. My space ends up looking pretty similar!
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Me, me, me! Now I have my teenage son who is taking AP Art who tends to take over my space too! Crazy but oh what fun!
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Always!
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Ah yes, no matter how hard I try.
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I've been creating lately and my table looks just like yours right now!
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YES! All the scrapbooking stuff wants to be used so it just keeps creeping closer and closer to your project! I "try" to clean up after every card or layout I make...try is the key word here!
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