Creating a Creative Workspace Part 1

It can be a daunting and tricky task and there is a fine line between being to creative or going the complete opposite direction and having your space too organized to the point where it's not inspiring. I was fortunate enough to be able to completely redesign my workspace this past summer and I had so much fun deciding on colors, moving things around and making the space 'mine'! 
(On a side note, I just remembered that I said I was going to share pictures when everything was done this past summer, opps! I will definitely post some pictures soon.)
So I wanted to share a few tips that I used when redesigning my workspace that were helpful and why, what better time than the season of regrouping, organizing & preparing for spring:


Tip 1:
Choose a space where you feel comfortable. Even if it isn't an entire room, sometimes just a corner of a room will suffice. I know bloggers who work out of a closet..a pretty cute closet at that!


Tip 2: Make whatever space you chose your own. Doing even the smallest things like adding pictures of loved ones or hanging up inspirational quotes can make a big difference.


Tip 3: Get organized. Whenever you may have that 'ah ha' moment and want to get straight to creating, not being able to find what you need can be a creativity killer. Staying organized is really easier than you think. I found that finding the right bins and containers for your supplies makes a huge difference. For me, having over 250 types of different beads that I want to keep all separate was next to impossible but using nut & bolt organizers found at any hardware store did the trick. 


Tip 4: Create a comfortable ambiance. Things that  may help make the perfect creative sanctuary are scented candles, lighting & music. Pick what makes you feel the most creative and inspired.


Tip 5: Let your workspace evolve. Some of the initial ideas you may have had end up not working out the way you had planned. For example, I had over 400 different little plastic compartments of beads  so I started combining beads that were similar in color or style to reduce the amount of little compartments down to 250. Still seems like a lot still, but it makes a difference when sorting through things! See what works for you and what doesn't. Everyone has a different way to do things and finding your style & comfort zone will make for the best place to create.


Have ideas? Please share yours in a comment!