So the mess will wait and I will just step around it, or move it to the corner if it's really in my way:)
To visit other crafty spaces, you will want to go here. Julia's blog. She organizes our little, or should I say very large group! And I have to say it really is fun to visit so many wonderful, crafty people from all over the world :)
Also, since it is Wednesday, I must mention that I have a post up at Craft Your Nest.
I am doing a piece on how to stretch your kit alphabets.
This is one of my Scrapbooking From the Inside Out layouts featured on the CYN blog today that I haven't shared here yet...
The layout talks about my relationship with my son, and how I am so glad that even at ten years old, he still feels he can talk to me about things. He wants to talk to me! I better enjoy it while it lasts right? :)
Thanks so much for stopping by today, and I will be back on Friday with another layout!
Such a sweet story!
ReplyDeleteThis layout amde me feel so happy remembering those times myself!
Thankfully I'm still enjoying "talk time" with my daughter too and she's 11. :) I love that you documented this. I never thought to do that. Thanks for the idea! I love the grid design on here and the fun, circular title.
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome layout! love the title and isn't wonderful to spend quality time with your children- love it
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice little area to stash stuff away that you don't want to deal with! :) Love your layout - that's a special thing to document. I hope it lasts too and that the teen years are as kind as they can be!
ReplyDeleteHee...I have one of those perpetual "piles to put away". It occupies the second chair that goes with my table! Love your page. Great to document the wonderful conversations you have with your son. I think talkativeness has more to do with personality than with age, so maybe it will persist!
ReplyDeleteLove your page and indeed the sentiment. I strongly believe that if we "keep at it" we can keep communication channels open with our teens. My son is 13 1/2yrs and we still manage a school "debrief" on a daily basis. I am fighting with his school over alot of things as I guess my son might be "unusual" in the amouint he tells me but it is worth it. Here's to many more years of chatting with our precious children. BJ#79
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing your work space & a lovely layout of your son who has a sweet smile. Glad you both still get talk time . happy crafting jill #52
ReplyDeletecoming from julias, love your work space
ReplyDeleteAWESOME layout! I love it! As for needing time to go through things...I TOTALLY get that one!
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate to under the desk. I didn't even join in for WOYWW this week because my desk is buried, as is the floor, under stuff. I am actually in the process of purging and organizing after a paint job to the walls.
ReplyDeletethat's a wonderful LO! love the clean lines! and love how you cut out the title and used the negative!
ReplyDeleteI don't think it is any messier than the rest of us! Love your layout and how nice to have such a good relationship with your boy. Thanks for the visit earlier. Happy WOYWW, Anne x #9
ReplyDeleteLove whats on your desk and under it...hehe Great boy layout also... love it all. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLOVE seeing pictures of your work place! Your post on Craft Your Nest today ROCKS!!
ReplyDeleteI'm laughing about your desk :)
ReplyDeleteI think the best part about your layout is the meaning behind it. I bet having Evan talk to you lasts longer than you think :)
Whoo hoo! Thanks for sharing your 'dirty secret' with us. That made me smile. I can't put my legs under my desk either, ever, at least you can sometimes. I will have to check out the piece on how to get more out of your leftover letters. It seems a same to pitch them, surely there must be some use for them. Great layout and a great story to go with it. So special that your son still talks to you. He may continue on since you raised him that way. Although, sullen teen, that does happen.
ReplyDeleteWonderful layout. I too have started stockpiling under my desk. I keep reassuring myself that when my new studio is finished next month I will go through everything and have so many fabulous items to work with! Happy WOYWW #125 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting the Doodly Birds and the school room. Stay tuned for further details.
ReplyDeleteIt's very brave of you to show us underneath your desk and I am very impressed with the top of it. Very organised. Just as I like it.
Lynn
My son loves to talk to me about anything and everything and he's 16, so don't worry. My 19year old, on the other hand, is tighter than a clam shell and always has been :)
ReplyDeleteYou're a brave bunny showing the underside of your desk - mine isn't fit for public consumption, lol!!
Hugs, LLJ #70- xx
Hi Mary Jo thanks for popping by on my blog....love your craft space, so much light. I am smiling at you showing underneath, should see the rest of my room, it's a tip! LOL. Thanks for sharing, love your LO, hugs Erika. #100
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful creative space you have, Mary Jo! Gorgeous view out over the trees. It certainly looks like a real tree house! Love your "worktops" and drawers and cupboards - it all looks so tidy and organised.
ReplyDeleteI love what you wrote about your son. Let's hope the lovely relationship you both have lasts through the turbulence of the teen years!
Thanks for your visit. Yes, do look into Dylusions sprays - they are totally awesome! I've been coveting them for some while now, and finally succumbed, and do not regret it!
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #3
Hi Mary Jo - I love the outlook of your crafting spot. All round views how fab. I love the layout - you are right to savour this time together. He may not always want to talk as he gets older but he will surely remember he can! Thanks for popping by. WOYWW Hugs from Helen 18
ReplyDeleteLove that story, I have an 11 year old daughter and she still talks to me but they grow up so fast. Enjoy it while you can, I hardly see my two 21 year olds, they are always going out the door and no time to talk.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see that you have some mess under there, too much neatness is not healthy :)
Have a great week.
Von #44
That is a great view of your desk! Mine often looks like that. I usually move it out of the way, but I'm sure one day I'll have enough time to put it all away!
ReplyDeleteI love the story you scrapped. It is so nice that Evan is able to share and talk with you, and that you have it documented!
that layout is so wonderful! Love how you did the lettering and the use of color blocking is spot on with the typed up journaling!
ReplyDeleteGreat workspace there - love the layout too - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see a layout - and nice to know that while your headed desk may be tidy, the "real" desk (and floor!) and more crafty-covered.
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW
MA(1)
Ha ha, hidden messy bits make me feel better about my full-on mess. Great layout and a lovely subject as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting yesterday - I'm a bit late getting round this week,
Ann B
#85
So where do you put your feet? lol I still think you have one of the best views from your desk! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :) #50
ReplyDeleteThis is a great layout.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't have to end, my girls still talk to me about everything (or most things) ask me my opinion.
Love your underdesk storage. It makes me feel like I am not alone, teehee
Love the "under the counter" peek.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing - Hugs, Neet 71 xx
It's a relief to me to see that there's a teeny lack of control hiding in your beautiful eerie!
ReplyDeleteThis i a really cute LO - I am really loving the way your journaling is changing the way you scrap MJ thats awesome. And too many times I have the same problem in my scrapbook room - so much goodness not enough time to get it done and put away! This is a good problem! LOL!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rita :) I have noticed that the SFTIO kit club has been good for me and my journaling :)
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