Sorry it's been so long since my last post. My dayjob has been pretty demanding. But I've still been a busy little bee making prezzies and doing other fun stuff. The most delightful of which is my new craft station, which is totally sweet! I got tired of hauling stuff up from the basement, to the dining room table, and back to the basement, so I cleared out a closet in our guest room and built this shop. Doesn't it make you want to roll up your sleeves and make something beautiful?
I had been wanting a gift wrap station for some time, and my research got me very inspired. Check these out:
At Home with Kim Vallee
Lowe's
And the mother of all awesome craftiness
There are some very beautiful pre-fab gift wrapping/craft stations out there, but I didn't want to shell out the cash for them, and frankly, I like the flexibility of a modular system. My favorite thing about my station is you just have to close the door to clean up!
All together, I paid $144 for this setup:
$20 for the table top at IKEA
$60 for the table legs at IKEA
$34 for the pegboard at Lowe's
$30 for the hooks at Lowe's
You could probably do it for less, especially if you choose a different table. I chose this one because the legs are adjustable, and I prefer to work standing up - it's much easier on your neck and back. Whether your station is splurge worthy or budget conscious, I recommend them highly. It makes working on your projects a real pleasure! Happy crafting!
