Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Welcome Sherry!

I'm very excited to have Sherry with us this month! I think Sherry was one of the first persons I met through an online scrapbook community 6 years ago. She's so incredibly talented and super sweet. Read about Sherry's organizational ideas for her creative space and leave a comment to Welcome her at Emma's Paperie! Check out what she picked as her Favorite Things at the end for a chance to win it all!

Meet Sherry Wright:

Hi there, it’s Sherry and I’m thrilled to be here as guest designer for Emma’s Paperie! I’m 29 plus 5 ;0), live in northern Michigan with my husband of almost 15 years, son (5), 2 cats, 1 dog, and lots of birds and wildlife. I work full-time as a home care physical therapist traveling four counties and enjoy every minute!

I started scrapbooking after my son was born and I was given a kit at my baby shower. Living in a rural area, I had no LSS, but after I found all the on-line stores and communities I was quickly hooked. I soon branched off into creating home décor, altered items, cards, and stamped projects. I’ve enjoyed working for several manufacturers and magazines since then and always find my creative time relaxing and a great break from my “day job”. My creative time is usually after my son goes to bed on the weekends or the rare times he takes a nap.

When I’m not crafting or working, I’m spending time with family, camping, boating, or tending to my many gardens.

My scraproom has slowly evolved from a spot on the dining room table to a closet and now a scraproom/playroom in the finished basement. For Christmas one year my husband installed kitchen cabinets and countertops, bookshelves, and a play and art area for my son. It’s the best of both worlds, we can now play and create together! Now it’s nothing fancy since we have no cool organizational stores around here, but I love it! Here’s a view of the Target cubes I ordered on-line and my counter space (sorry for the bad photos but basement lighting isn’t the best):




























































The row on bookshelves to store toys and my ever growing collection of goodies:

The work in progress of organizing my zillions of buttons by color using the Melissa Frances jars from Emma’s:

The over the door ribbon organizer my Dad built me for my ribbon addiction ( I think I need another, lol):















My ScrapRack:

My newest addition, one of my Clip it Ups, these things store a ton and make things so easy to find:















A row of storage containers for my newest goodies:

I try to keep everything organized by color, theme, or manufacturer. My stamping supplies in one place and my most used supplies within reach. While I create my space looks like a tornado went through, but I always clean up between projects so I can find everything.

Thanks for getting to know me and peeking at my space. I try to share my creations on my blog: www.sherrywright.typepad.com and would love it if you stopped by! :0)

Here are "Sherry's Favorite Things" that she hand-picked for one lucky winner! Leave a comment on this thread welcoming Sherry and I will draw a name using a random number generator on June 16th. Check back on the 15th of this month too for more Ideas & Inspiration!



39 comments:

  1. Your place looks pretty "special" to me--I'm still at the kitchen table! Happy crafting from one Michigander to another.

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  2. Yay! Someone else who is still at the kitchen table....(one day we'll get out of the kitchen Brandee!)
    Those are great favourites Sherry. Thanks for sharing your space with us and making us all jealous :)

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  3. ooh, Sherry, I love your big and organized space!! I can't wait to see more of your fun ideas this month! :o)

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  4. What a gorgeous scrap area! Can't wait to see your creations!

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  5. Wow Sherry, I've seen your work all over the place but now it feels like we just met!! Welcome!! I love your crafting space....mine pales in comparison, of course!!

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  6. Love that space! Still trying to figure out the best config for mine. I always find your work very creative!

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  7. What a great scrapping place! And thanks for the goodies! Jackie

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  8. Love your play space. Congrats and welcome.

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  9. Hi Sherry! Your space is wonderful! I'm still drooling at your work surface - so much room to spread out! and the ribbon storage is very cool - go dad!

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  10. Just love seeing your gorgeous space and how you organize your goodies!!! You know how much I adore your creations. Can't wait to see what else you do for Emma's!

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  11. I already like Sherry but now I know I need to go scrap with her! Your space is amazing girlfriend!

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  12. Hi Sherry
    What a treat for you to have such a nice scrapbooking space. I appreciate your creativity and look forward to seeing more. Welcome to Emma's Paperie.
    Kat

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  13. What a beautiful space and it's so great you and your son can create together!

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  14. Fun Sherry!! LOVE your scrap space, Im so jealous! Can't wait to see your work girl!! hugs!

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  15. Wow..I love your space and the idea of your son being able to create along side of you!!

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  16. It's nice to finally put a face behind your creations ! Thanks for sharing with us your scrap space too !

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  17. Welcome Sherry. Your space is awesome. I see some of your favorites are mine too!

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  18. Sherry, what a wonderful scrap room you have and how lucky to be able to share it with your son. Love the give-a-way items you've choosen.

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  19. Welcome! I am very envious of your work centre. Very nice!

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  20. Hi Sherry! Wonderful scrap room!! I'm so green looking at it!! :P

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  21. Wow what a wonderful scrap space. My hubby and I are in the process of building me my very own room - I'm inspired by some of your ideas.

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  22. Your space is awesome!!! I still look like a tornado hit the whole kitchen when I scrapbook and craft!!!

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  23. Waving Hi! from South-Eastern Michigan!! :) Love seeing your space-loves the blues & greens. Looking forward to seeing your designs this month.

    ~Jan

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  24. What an awesome crafting space, love all your creations!!

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  25. YEAH! Sherry just rocks in every way imaginable! Cindy you picked one of my favorite designers! I can't wait to see all Sherry cool creations! Thanks for sharing your scrap space too Sherry!:-)

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  26. Nice to meet you. Love the cubes...I have also found them to be the best for organizing my ever growing supply of scrapbook necessities. Your blog is now on my favorite list and I will check in often. Nancy

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  27. love your space! Can't wait to see your creations :-)

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  28. How fun! I am a huge fan of Sherry's work! That space is so big! Luck you!

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  29. A fellow Michigander...yeah! Your space is so nice and well...spacious :)
    Love the favorites you chose.

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  30. Thanks for letting us peak into Sherry's creative space. It is full of inspiration. Love the look of the Target cubes...did not think I liked them at first, but she gave me new insight.
    Thanks!

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  31. Pretty nice scrapping place Sherry! Do you use an Ott light or sunlight desk lamp for your work table? I know basements are bad for lighting. It will be fun to check out your creations this month.

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  32. Wow, what an awesome scrap place!!!! Welcome and looking forward to seeing your gorgeous creations!!! Wow again!

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  33. Love your counter space and all those Target cubes!! My space is in the very slow hands of my contractor . . .but I dream of the day! :) Thanks for sharing with us! :)

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  34. Thanks SO much for the warm welcome and nice comments, you've made my week!! To answer Sandy's question.. I do use 2 Ott lights and since the basement is a walk out I have 2 windows that let a small amount of natural light in. Otherwise, you're right basement lighting is pretty bad.

    Thanks again everyone! :0)

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  35. Welcome! I love your scrap space, makes me want to come over and play!!

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  36. Welcome Sherry! I think your scrap space looks wonderful...lots of space and great storage!

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  37. Sherry - your scrap space looks sooo amazing! Love all that room. Plus the organization!

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  38. Wow that is such an awesome "play" area I love it all I just started to get those cubes from Target myself and I must say they really do help so much I see myself little by little getting rid of my Wire cubes and getting the Target ones:) Can't wait to see what you bring to the table this month.

    -Ellie

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