New Craft Room Adventures: Part One

Well hello! Yes it's true you may think I've fallen off the edge of the earth as far as crafting but don't worry! I'm still here!
Turns out the earth is round..who knew! ;) 

My crafty craftness has just been on hold while we do some moving and shaking over here at the Avery residence. I have currently been held up in the guest bedroom while I do my crafting which results in me hauling all my stuff into the dining room, living room, kitchen...you get the idea! Aka: driving the hubs nuts! So it was time for extreme makeover office/craft room addition. You see we have this great office downstairs that NEVER gets used and had honestly became the dumping grounds for my photography equipment and various other crap stuff. How we accumulate so much stuff I'll never know! So three days in we are no where near finished but I thought I'd give you a little tour of what we have done so far. 

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You can see the hubs still has a lot of organizing to do on his side (right).  

Matching computer desks used to sit on either side of the window...never used!

I now need to clear off the left shelves and figure out some kind of organization process for my craft supplies and random photography props as well as a new home for the obnoxious board game boxes!

The clock (top left) was a AZ Blogger Tour De Thrift Goodwill find for $2.50! Probably not a permanent home...just a holding spot! The picture holder I found at Ross for $5.99 happiness.

Close up of small shelf. I wanted something decorative here since its the first thing you see when you walk by or into the room. Also knew it would stop it from becoming a place to stack mail/random papers!

Another Ross find was this dried flower arrangement for $3.99. I love the color and it smells great!

The Mason Jar was a Goodwill find a while ago for like a buck. As I continue to decorate/organize you'll discover my love/obsession with glass jars!

The Bird cage also at Ross for $5.99 will act as a perfect little love note holder! :)

Another AZ Blogger Tour De Thrift find was this glass canister for $2.00! Apples were at Ross for $5.99 they however don't smell so great! Thank you glass jar with lid!

Well that's it for now! Please comment with organization tips and fun decorating ideas! I may be crafty but decorating is not my forte! Links to your craft room happiness are encouraged too so I can steal some ideas and get inspired!! Thanks everyone! 

-Jax

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Arizona Bloggers Tour de Thrift - Event Pics!

Wow! What a fun day we had! I think I can safety say our event was a smashing success! Thanks again to all our amazing sponsors and my partner in crime Ashley from Cute as a Fox Creations for convincing me we needed to do this! I simply love all the ladies that came and had such a great time eating, shopping and getting to know you better! *To all the participants feel free to click and steal the pics for your own blog!

Meeting the women behind the blogs we love!

Steph {Somewhat Simple}, Kristyn {Lil' Luna}, Me & Ashley {Cute as a Fox}

Swag bags on every chair adorned with various fabric flower pins (view the tutorial for this one here)

Our custom event menu...yum!

Ashley made these adorable chalkboard name tags!

Door Prizes Galore! (We have the best sponsors!)

 Tenille {AVery Good Life} made a sweet play list so we'd have good tunes while we ate... but you couldn't hear it over all the chatting! I think that was a good sign!

 Now that's a plate of fruit!

Kelly {Everyday Childhood} getting sassy with her door prize packaging!

 Good friends supporting us from our very own South Mountain Ward in Phoenix! 

We had almost as many "blog followers" as "bloggers" and guess what...

You're the reason we keep writing so keep on reading, WE LOVE YOU GUYS!

More Blogging Buddies: Kendra {My Insanity}, Me, Ann Marie {Twice Lovely}, Ashley {Cute as a Fox}

Love this girl! Denise {Wildflower Grown Wild}

Now onto some thrifty shopping! Goodwill of Arizona not only provided reusable shopping bags but also armed each one of our girls with $5.00 gift cards!!

Sharla {My Little Gems}                                       Whitney {Sims Family}

It was a big table day!

Being a teacher, Edna {La Familia Cole} was so excited about her find!

Maka {Maka'z Home} & Kelli {Lolly Jane Boutique} finds were coveted by many and even jokingly stolen!

And I almost had to steal that flower when Kristyn {Lil Luna} wasn't looking!

Saw this at the end of our day and thought it quite fitting! 

Can't wait for next year! Thanks again for a great day everyone!

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Arizona Bloggers Tour de Thrift - Have YOU Registered Yet???

Ashley of Cute as a Fox and I will be hosting the first Arizona Bloggers Tour de Thrift on Saturday, June 19th.

If you are a local craft blogger and/or thrift enthusiast, please join us for a delicious breakfast at Mimi's Cafe followed by a shopping excursion to three Goodwill locations.

Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010

Time: 9 AM - 2 PM

Where: We'll meet at Mimi's Cafe at 4901 East Ray Road, Phoenix, AZ 85044

Cost: $25, which includes breakfast and a killer swag bag!

Who: Arizona bloggers, crafters, thrifters, and DIYers

Why: Meet the people behind the local blogs you love, network, make new friends, and score some good deals! Oh, and did we mention that there will be swag bags?!?

Register Now!! Space is limited!

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Arizona Bloggers Tour de Thrift Event Info

Arizona Bloggers Tour de Thrift

Have you seen this amazing event {Infarrantly Creative} put together in Indiana? 

Well guess what...

Ashley from {Cute as a Fox} and I are hosting one here in  
Phoenix, June 19th, 2010!

We have been working like crazy (mostly Ashley, let's be real!) to get this event planned! And are getting REALLY excited about how it's coming together!

So if you are:

• located in the Phoenix-metro area or willing to take a little field trip here
• a blogger,
• a crafter,
• a thrifter,
• or all three (ohh triple threat)

this event is for you. We'll be meeting up for breakfast at {Mimi's Cafe} (yum, yum) and then carpooling around to three area Goodwill stores for a little treasure hunting! Friendship, fun & laughter sure to be had along the way!

Now let's get to the good stuff. We have been pounding the pavement looking for sponsors.{Swag bag anyone?} It is unbelievable how awesome our sponsors are and we aren't even done yet! Our participants can expect goody bags with products from:

We will keep updating the list as more sponsors sign on. We will also have a directory of attendees so everyone can get to know a little bit about each other before the big day.

ALL the details are on the {REGISTRATION PAGE}.
***There will always be a link to registration in the menu bar.

Please come join us on Saturday, June 19, 2010. It is sure to be a BLAST. I am so excited to meet bloggers and crafters from Arizona. I know there are a ton! Now hurry and {REGISTER} because there is limited space available!!

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