If so, you are in luck because, My space and I were featured in a special release called Creative Spaces from the wonderful peeps at Creating Keepsakes.
So crazy how my friends in the magazine world have to work. I mean here it is not even memorial day and they are probably knee deep in their Christmas issue! That was kind of how this special issue worked and it killed me not to be able to tell you all about it for months. But, no more waiting, it has arrived, and it is on news stands as of today!
But, it gets better because CK is allowing me to give away an issue to one of my readers and for everybody else they will offer free shipping here with this code:
Coupon code: SPACESBB It’s good for free shipping in the US, expires 5/27/11
The free copy will ship anywhere and all I ask is a comment about your dream creative space. Whether you would have to win the lotto to get it or even if you already have it. Close your eyes and imagine what it would look like and then let me know here. I will choose a winner on Thursday so, start imagining.
And thank you to Creating Keepsakes, especially Megan who put her blood, sweat and tears into this! It shows and its so fun to see how much the creative spaces of my friends in there match their personalities and style!! Love it! Here is a sneak peak from Megan too.
ps I am on page 62 and 63.....hee hee, just in case you were looking!
Fun Stuff, now make a beautiful mess of your paperlife in your creative space today!
Hugs, Amy
I can't wait to see all the inspiration! I've had the itch to redo mine and would love some ideas!
Posted by: Kimberly Seldomridge | 05/10/2011 at 09:36 AM
I know exactly what my dream space would look like, It would have tall tall ceilings, and tall large windows that looked out into a wonderful garden or preferrably a lake, or mountains, but since I am in Texas and I don't think I will ever leave here, I am going to go for a lake or garden. I probably would have to win a lottery, but in my small space right now, I am making the most of it. It once was my front living room, but no one was living in it, it was just there with my old baby grand piano and chairs and armoire, now....my broken piano is used as a studio table holding books, paintbrushes, stencils, candles, and music for collages.... hopefully one day I can take out the inside and have flat papers stored there, maybe even add storage underneath as well, (the piano wasn't worked in some time) It is now officially my studio, a bit strange when people first walk in see a studio instead of a living room, but it truly now is a LIVING room, a living studio space...............charla
Posted by: Charla Marion Pavlik | 05/10/2011 at 09:38 AM
Amy, congrats on having your space featured in this special issue! That's awesome, and I can't wait to see it!
I am currently trying to get my space all in order, but if I had the money to do it, my dream would be to have someone come in and create me a beautiful space professionally... with my supervision of course, lol! ;)
Thanks for a chance to win a copy and congrats again!
Posted by: Andrea Amu | 05/10/2011 at 09:40 AM
I am always so inspired by seeing the spaces of other creative folks (would love to see yours, Amy!) Thanks for all you do on the paperlife and thanks for the chance to win a great giveaway! My dream space would be like one a saw a picture of somewhere. It was a actually a little freestanding "cottage" so to speak in the backyard, deocorated adorably and such a cool "getaway".
Posted by: Dawn W. | 05/10/2011 at 09:44 AM
I picked up my copy last night and yes I love your space Amy! There are some great ideas in there for you space you need to check it out!
Posted by: Amy | 05/10/2011 at 09:44 AM
My dream space? Someplace with a door that locks, no phone and soundproof walls so I don't hear the kids yelling "MOMMMMMMMMM" every five minutes!! I am certain I would gets LOTS more creating done this way :)
But sadly, yeah.....I'm dreamin!!!
Posted by: Tina Phillips | 05/10/2011 at 09:56 AM
I am currently working on my scrap room...lots of storage, an island desk, a fun set of lockers & a cute white chandelier (happy mother's day to me!) :) can't wait to check out this issue!
Posted by: julie | 05/10/2011 at 10:00 AM
Oh, Amy, congrats on being featured. My daughter and I are working on our scrap space. I would really love to have a bit more room; that would be just perfect. However, we are grateful for what we have! I can't wait to see this issue, wink!
Posted by: Renee J. | 05/10/2011 at 10:24 AM
I'm currently working on designing my scrap space. I'm envisioning gray walls with white furniture (desk/shelves) and blue accents. I want TONS of storage (think shelves, cubbies and drawers) and a long uninterupted work space. I would love to get my hands on a copy of this!
Posted by: Amanda | 05/10/2011 at 12:32 PM
If our house ever sells, I will finally have a scrap room of my own in our new house. I totally have it planned in my mind...cream walls with teal and hot pink accents, a white desk and shelving, and a place for everything!
Posted by: jody | 05/10/2011 at 01:09 PM
Congratulations!! I can't wait to see your space!
I do have a studio space that I love and it is pretty big but it can always be bigger!! The wish I have is for natural light. I agree with the reader who said that her room would have high ceilings and lots of windows!!! I would like for my space to be upstairs so I am in the trees and to have windows so large they can be opened and used as a door to get out to an outdoor balcony. I do like the idea of a light color walls, vanilla, light light blue or barely there gray, then several cabinets that I can close so that when I am done I close the cabinet and I won't be embarrassed for another person to walk in my studio. I would also have an inspiration artwork board up that I can add to over and over so that I always have ideas. A comfortable place to sit and have tea with a visiting artist and a stereo to play my music would also add to my room…. Maybe even a little frig to hold my decaf Diet Coke. Finally a grungy easel and a large farmhouse table to use as my creation space!!!
Posted by: Millie | 05/10/2011 at 02:54 PM
My dream space would be furnished with Pottery Barn furniture, more tables and shelves, and more space!
Posted by: Jessica Canham | 05/10/2011 at 06:42 PM
my dream space has storage storage everywhere, magical storage that both looks neat and tidied away, yet keeps everything at my fingertips, also self-tidying!
Posted by: Ruth | 05/10/2011 at 07:14 PM
What crafter doesn't have a "dream" craft room whirling in their minds? Mine is always a larger space with more top space for spreading out, tons of drawers and jars for embellishments/stamps, book cases, and floor to ceiling shelves to store machines, supplies, and papers (neatly organized in black boxes and baskets). Colors would be lime walls, cream wood furniture, lime/black print upholstered chairs and little touches of black accents (including a black crystal chandelier). I would have separate work areas for my varied interests. I could go on and on!
Posted by: Barb in CA | 05/10/2011 at 08:18 PM
What a wonderful idea to do a magazine about creative spaces because who doesn't need ideas for that. My dream space would have to include lots and lots of storage for all of my supplies and at least 2 large tables for myself and my best friend to work at together. I would like my table to be a drafters table so I could stand up and work. And the lotto would be nice so I can give up my job and create all day.
Posted by: Natasha W | 05/10/2011 at 10:27 PM
My space would be in a room with windows all around. Ideally, I would have an awesome view to provide continuous inspiration. I would have a workspace that is bar height because I like to stand when scrapbooking. I would have cabinets along one of the walls to store items. I would have a creative corner of the room for my daughter to create her own masterpieces (she's a toddler)...hmmm...not sure what else I would do. I'm a long way from my dream space so I'm sure it will change by the time I reach the point where I can get my dream space. :)
Posted by: Stephanie Medley-Rath | 05/11/2011 at 10:26 AM
i cannot wait to see this issue! i have been bugging my very "handy" husband for a couple of years now to build me some shelves and various other things so i can create in my "perfect" space, ha! i even have certain blogs bookmarked for visual reference! this magazine will definitely get looked at and read well! thanks for the chance at the giveaway!
Posted by: kim smart | 05/11/2011 at 10:29 AM
I would love to have a dream space on ground level with room for my friends to come over and crop too!
Posted by: Tracey Vorpagel | 05/11/2011 at 07:24 PM
My dream space would be a large bright room filled with things I love. Everything nicely organized, so creating would be a breeze. I am trying to work on stress reduction, so I would want my space to be a relaxing oasis.
Posted by: Lori P | 05/12/2011 at 06:08 AM
Congrats on your space and you being featured. My dreamspace - a little more organized, with vintage/antique pieces, the room would be brighter, and I would be able to find everything I need without all the searching and digging!
Posted by: Cathy B. of Il | 05/12/2011 at 09:34 AM
I can't wait to get my hands on this! I truly love my space I already have... of course more room would be great, but I'll take what I have! It is our "formal" living room space so I am still on the main floor and can still be in the middle of the happenings of the house while i am crafting away :)
Posted by: ShellyJ | 05/12/2011 at 02:04 PM
My dream scrap space would have so much counter space so I wouldn't have to move things out of the way all the time!
Posted by: Melinda Wilson | 05/12/2011 at 10:01 PM
My dream scrap space is the one I have right now:)
Posted by: Keshet Shenkar | 05/13/2011 at 01:36 PM
My dream space would be to have a small stand alone building int he backyard, like a large storage shed with windows and electricity. I would have counters all the way around, cabinets and a large pantry for more storage. I would move our large dining room table in there (since we don't use it) so that I can have friends over to crop. I would share the space with my daughter who is an artist. She paints landscapes and portraits and draws. She has sold her art work at local art shows (she is a sophomore in high school. We don't allow her to paint in the house so the poor child goes out to the garage to create. I would love for our art studio to have a small porch where we can have a couple of chairs where she and I can sit and talk or she can take her easel outside to paint if she would like. She and I saw one at Home Depot and have been bugging my husband to get it for us. It also has a loft so that she and I can sleep upstairs if we wanted to (hee hee);)
Thank you for the oppoortunity to win a free copy.
~Carolyn
Posted by: Carolyn | 05/17/2011 at 11:14 AM