If you are like me, the home you live in is not enormous. I am always on the lookout for ways to maximize the function of a small space. I created this art station for my budding little artist by utilizing the unused space on one side of her closet.
Last year, I made her a Pallet Art Table. That was useful for a while but because it is made out of pallets, the surface is a bit bumpy and uneven making it difficult when coloring. So I went searching for something better and went “shopping” in our garage. Anyone else do this? You just never know what you will find in our garage and that day I found a gem. My old craft table!
I picked up some pink buckets and a wire basket from the dollar bins at Tar-jay to hold her supplies. These buckets make her supplies very accessible and she doesn’t have to dig through a big box which is what she was doing before.
I also like to limit the amount of crayons, markers etc. She has a few in each bucket and when those run out, I’ve got an extra stash to refill the buckets.
I hung our Melted Crayon Artwork that we made last year and used my Silhouette to cut out “Artist at Work” from vinyl.
The Monogrammed Stool that I made earlier this week fits perfectly under the table. All I need now is to install a light over her workspace.
Now she has her very own space to create her masterpieces (away from her little brother)! I love the way her coloring books fit perfectly in the bottom dividers.
And here is the best part: close the closet doors and mess is hidden!
Now if I could only find a way to keep the rest of her room clean and organized!
YIKES!
[email protected]'s Mansion says
oh that’s really cute! If you do find a way to keep the room clean long term, post that and you’ll make your fortune 🙂
Sherry @ Thrift My House says
What a great work space for your daughter and her room looks pretty normal to me… haha, I have 4 kids so… yeah.
Mrs. Mama says
So smart-I want one of these for my room. I’m working on a closet craft area right now. I think I’ll use some of these ideas.
MandyE (Twin Trials and Triumphs) says
That’s a gorgeous work space! I know our girls “work” so much better if things are organized neatly for them. Well done! 🙂
Lisa says
What a great area to get creative! Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven to say hi.
xo,
Lisa