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You are sooo....funny Donna! *LOVE* that about you ; }
Namaste'
Posted by: Denita | August 13, 2009 at 02:56 PM
Do I get a woo hoo for being the first???? I may just have to stalk this to be the 1000th.
Posted by: marion emberson | August 13, 2009 at 02:57 PM
Oh no I was the 2nd...DOH!!!!
But hey look on the bright side you're now at three and counting
Posted by: marion emberson | August 13, 2009 at 02:58 PM
I won a few days ago, but I wanted to help someone else win. I am sure there will be a 1000 comments. Good luck everyone, you never know who could win????
Posted by: Katrina of Southern California | August 13, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Hey, I don't think your studio looks messy I think it looks like fun! A room full of yummyness. Is that even a word? Anyway, great to have u back. I've missed you. Will the new furniture line have items for other things then scrapbooking. I also have a yarn obsession. Thanks again, Jonel
Posted by: Jonel G | August 13, 2009 at 03:06 PM
good luck at the gym, good luck everyone
Posted by: Lesley AKA hungryheffy | August 13, 2009 at 03:10 PM
Awwwwww....it always gets worse before it gets better. Kindof like life sometimes :) OH well, thats my comment and ya know I'll be back. Good luck everyone!
Posted by: SB | August 13, 2009 at 03:11 PM
One Word....Wow! and that can be taken good or bad. At least you have a room to do it and it doesn't have to merge into other rooms.. And Sobe Water...love it too ...especially the pomegranate and grape flavors.
Posted by: Ali Gitt | August 13, 2009 at 03:16 PM
Hi Donna, love the vlog! Missed seeing you do these they are so fun! Would love to win some of your scrappy goodness so please send it my way!
Crystal
Posted by: Crystal LaDoux | August 13, 2009 at 03:16 PM
have a fun room redo.
Posted by: rachel | August 13, 2009 at 03:18 PM
I love scrappy goodness. If I got some of your scrappy goodness, I would share my displaced scrappy goodness with someone else. Passing along the scrappy goodness. Someone should write a song about that!
Posted by: Sue | August 13, 2009 at 03:23 PM
Hmm, your room likes like my studio too---could it be because we're creating? I've never been one that can keep a horizontal surface empty for very long...
Posted by: Jana | August 13, 2009 at 03:23 PM
You are so cool~! I'm glad I got to watch the video. Would love to hang out with you someday. Coming to DC anytime soon to teach a class or two or three? =) Glad to know that I'm not the only one who put stuff on the floor.
Posted by: sunghee | August 13, 2009 at 03:24 PM
Just posting to help get to 1000...I don't really need more stuff either, but it's a fun challenge!
Posted by: alison g. | August 13, 2009 at 03:26 PM
so i guess you are saying that a workroom shouldn't look like that. hmm. i guess i have some work to do...
Posted by: anna | August 13, 2009 at 03:28 PM
Doesn't it feel good to purge?? It will feel like a completely different room when you're done!
Posted by: Lisa B | August 13, 2009 at 03:28 PM
Wow! I can't wait to see what your new furniture line will look like! Love the video!
Posted by: Katherine McKamey | August 13, 2009 at 03:32 PM
I am hoping that you get to 1000, but I do not want the box of stuff! So, here is a post in honor of getting 1000, and in honor of some person who wants the stuff getting it today! I have my own "purging" situation happening here so winning that box would NOT help me at all! Good luck everyone!
Posted by: Lorrie | August 13, 2009 at 03:34 PM
I'm a true believer in one crafter's trash is another's treasure...I'd love your box of studio purge!
Posted by: bev | August 13, 2009 at 03:36 PM
It feels so good to purge, doesn't it!?! Well, I'm no where near the 1000th comment, but I will help with my measly one! LOL!
Posted by: Jingle | August 13, 2009 at 03:39 PM
You have once again inspired me to face reality and take a shot of my own crap (I mean scrap) space. Just posted the photo on my blog. Off to clean and I'm thrilled not to be 1000 because I don't have any more space for stuff.
Posted by: patti | August 13, 2009 at 03:41 PM
What a great idea....something we should probably all consider....
Posted by: stacie alison | August 13, 2009 at 03:43 PM
i am i close yet
Posted by: jumpnhi@hotmail.com | August 13, 2009 at 03:44 PM
Heya!!
Posted by: Jen Goodwin | August 13, 2009 at 03:47 PM
I have no room for it which really makes me want it more!
Posted by: Nilaja Whitaker | August 13, 2009 at 03:48 PM
really, who just doesn't want more stuff?
good luck everyone!
Posted by: amy s. | August 13, 2009 at 03:55 PM
I need it like I need another hole in my head...but here goes. happy purging D
Posted by: Jillian Arrowood | August 13, 2009 at 03:56 PM
hope you get to 1000 and the gym. HAGD
Posted by: Beth S | August 13, 2009 at 04:01 PM
I am glad I an not the only one with a cluttered studio. I so want to win the box it would be delightful to have your purged treasures!!
Posted by: Erika Davison | August 13, 2009 at 04:04 PM
I'm sure I won't be the 1000th post, but I did have to jump in here and say "Gosh, woman, you are getting stinkin skinny!" :) If I drink Sobe water will I get skinny too?!!LOL I'm in love with the Sobe Green Tea, but have not grabbed the waters - have to check for those next time I'm in the store! Thanks for all the inspiration -- in a quadrillion different ways!! :)
Posted by: Marge | August 13, 2009 at 04:05 PM
So, I'd have nowhere to put your very cool purged stuff if I won it, but I may just come back in a few hundred posts and see where you are, lol! Off to find and start my own purge box... after I check out the fabric scrap bag I just got at the quilt shop today... alas, more in than out...
Posted by: Candace H | August 13, 2009 at 04:06 PM
Hope the redo inspires your creativity!
Posted by: lisa aukeman | August 13, 2009 at 04:07 PM
omg! you totally gave me the boost i needed to keep purging here too! i've been doing a deep clean/purge and finally seeing the results around the house. (my craft space keeps purged a little everyday. so sad. i frequently use the floor too, just so ya know...)
ps. sobe waters are awesome! the yumberry pomegranate is my number one, but the agave lemonade is quite refreshing as well.
GOOD LUCK on the purge!!!
Posted by: holly | August 13, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Donna you are cracking me up with the ironing board on the floor! So I know I'm not at 1000 yet but let me tell you that I would certainly take care of all of your glorious stuff. You see I'm a bit of a pack rat too. Can't say that I've resorted to the floor yet though.
Posted by: Amber S | August 13, 2009 at 04:10 PM
i just commented, but then saw this bookshelf and it egged me on to post it for you.
http://www.pbteen.com/products/revolving-bookcase/?pkey=x|4|1||6|bookcase||0&cm_src=SCH
i cant wait to see/collect the new furniture line!!
Posted by: holly | August 13, 2009 at 04:10 PM
It's that whole new school year thing. I can't wait for the kids to start school so I can get rid of stuff. I just had new floor put in my office so I HAD to clean it up. What a mess!
Posted by: Kathleen | August 13, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Love your vlogs! And love that you always say "peace out" because that's exactly how we say goodbye in our family. When my son was just a baby, he would make a peace sign with his fingers and say "Sout" before he could say both words. So can I, like, sit here all afternoon and post 800 times...or is that cheating? :)
Posted by: Jessica | August 13, 2009 at 04:16 PM
Holy crapola Batwoman!! I know I am no where near the 1000th post because I think all the peeps are holding out. HOWEVER I am here to say Ms Donna Downey..... I will take you creative purge stuff any day. In fact my creative soul longs for some Donna Downey inspiration :O) Hope you make it to 1000!
Posted by: Michelle Moore | August 13, 2009 at 04:17 PM
I would love that box of goodies!
Posted by: Erin V | August 13, 2009 at 04:17 PM
Organization and purging is good for the soul! Good for you! I am working on finishing the canvas album from the class at Bead and Gemstone in Orlando. Back to work for me.
Posted by: Sandi Keene | August 13, 2009 at 04:18 PM
My studio space gets the same way...
Posted by: Bill | August 13, 2009 at 04:18 PM
One woman's trash is another woman's treasure!!
Posted by: Kate | August 13, 2009 at 04:22 PM
I would totally LOVE to win a box of stuff from you!! You are awesome!! :)
Posted by: Apple | August 13, 2009 at 04:23 PM
first of all... when the music started i totally had a *spongebob* moment. he does a fantastic rendition and the artistry in which it was performed is nothing short of perfection.
second, seriously? that's a MESS? wow. you might just hyperventilate if you saw my studio.
and third, i would LURVE to win that box. but i think i posted WAY too early. :)
Posted by: jenwcom | August 13, 2009 at 04:24 PM
canvas album? Is that an album from a strectched canvas? I once saw an album done this way and so naturally I went out and bought a dozen 8x8 and a dozen 12x12 canvas (what is the plural of canvas?). Nevermind the fact that i had no instruction. They have been taking up residence under my dining room table for 3 years! Maybe I should be paring down and not looking to add to the creative mess!
Posted by: Jillian Arrowood | August 13, 2009 at 04:25 PM
crossing fingers! yeah, can't wait to see the make over!!
Posted by: dinah | August 13, 2009 at 04:26 PM
WOW! I would LOVE to win that box!!!
Posted by: Kelly Boettcher | August 13, 2009 at 04:26 PM
I am so excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! No, wait, I'm excited for me, because I just KNOW I'm gonna win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Faith | August 13, 2009 at 04:32 PM
Awesome to purge...I probably need to do it again...just haven't gotten there...yet!!
Posted by: Karalyn | August 13, 2009 at 04:34 PM
Cant wait to see the scrapncube furniture you are coming out with...my studio needs a major overhall...I see some new things in my future.
Posted by: jenn h | August 13, 2009 at 04:34 PM
Looking forward to seeing the new furniture.
Posted by: Barbara | August 13, 2009 at 04:41 PM
BTW, I have no room for more "stuff" but would LOVE it anyway. LOL
Posted by: Barbara | August 13, 2009 at 04:43 PM
Gosh I hope i win.
Posted by: Madelia | August 13, 2009 at 04:44 PM
I like Sobe too!
Posted by: [sue] | August 13, 2009 at 04:44 PM
Here's hoping! I have a feeling your castoffs would bring my mojo back!
Posted by: kreativekate | August 13, 2009 at 04:45 PM
WOWZA - First CONGRATS on the new line - can nto wait to see it - what a great thing to partner with !!!! OK second - WOWZA on the box-o-purge. I would SOOOOOOO LOOOVVVVVEEEEEEE to the winning that baby - I so hope I am the 1000 post.
Posted by: Maureen F | August 13, 2009 at 04:51 PM
oh man! We have some work to do...
Posted by: Cynthia B. | August 13, 2009 at 05:02 PM
I so have a place for those prints!!! Love your videos!
Amy
Posted by: Amy Patterson | August 13, 2009 at 05:02 PM
I don't really need a box of more scrapping stuff...but I'm intrigued by all the goodies! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Cynthia B. | August 13, 2009 at 05:03 PM
Hope we can get to a 1000! Here's my add'l contribution to the blog posts... :)
Posted by: Cynthia B. | August 13, 2009 at 05:04 PM
Your video cracked me up, and to answer your question.... um... YEAH!!!! I would love to be the recipient of your box-o-stuff. Thanks for asking ;-)
Posted by: Marjie Kemper | August 13, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Never thought I'd want to win a box of someone else's "purge," but now I do!!! ;)
Posted by: Amy P. | August 13, 2009 at 05:06 PM
okay...now I'm confused...are suppose to post on this day's post or the prior days? sorry...I'm just a little slow...or Left Brained...sometimes...take things very literally...Roberta
Posted by: con-tain-it | August 13, 2009 at 05:11 PM
A box of stuff from you would be like the best ever! You are so cool and I love your studio.....so inspirational!!!
Posted by: Brenda | August 13, 2009 at 05:11 PM
I love the video blogs, Thanks for giving inspiration. I think I just might clean my office too. :)
Posted by: Kristina | August 13, 2009 at 05:12 PM
Could be fun! I'll have to come around again later when the numbers get higher...
Smiles!
Dianne
Posted by: Dianne Nelson | August 13, 2009 at 05:15 PM
Only 62... maybe if I try angain after work we will be closer to 1000. Donna you rock- furniture too- what can't you do?
Posted by: Katherine | August 13, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Your studio makes me feel better about the state of my craft room. It's fairly clean this week. :)
Posted by: Angie | August 13, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Super cool :)
Posted by: Meghan E | August 13, 2009 at 05:25 PM
Furniture line? I am so needing something that is dedicated to scrapping...when can we see? My room looks worse if it's any consolation...I have been purging for two days...still a mess. There is light at the end of the tunnel, but um, I don't have an ironing board in the floor. ;- )
Posted by: Martha Beck | August 13, 2009 at 05:36 PM
I'm glad to see your studio looks somewhat like mine! And I'll take your castoffs anytime.
Susan
Posted by: Susan Tidwell | August 13, 2009 at 05:36 PM
Hey Donna,
Happy Thursday and good luck with the purge...my husband keeps alluding to the fact that a purge might do my scrap space some good...we'll see. :)
Posted by: Jenny | August 13, 2009 at 05:38 PM
Just found you . . .looking forward to learning more from your creativity :O)
Posted by: Melissa S. | August 13, 2009 at 05:42 PM
I would, so, love to be #1000! Can't wait to see your new furniture line!
Posted by: Jayne | August 13, 2009 at 05:44 PM
I think it's amazing that you purging, starting fresh and then "up-cycling" what you can't use/don't want anymore!
Posted by: Jennifer Smith | August 13, 2009 at 05:45 PM