Why do we come up with cute, self-deprecating names for our crafts and our craft space? Why do we not take ourselves seriously? Several years ago I realized the only thing holding me back from taking my art seriously was me. How could anyone else take me seriously when I didn't see my self as a serious craftsperson? I’m "only" a scrapbooker. A scrapbooker who has been developing her talent for over 25 years, who has taught others, who has written books . . . so why wasn’t I taking my skill seriously? And then I did. I started by ordering business cards with my name and title, Paper Artist and Blogger. And my crop room became my studio. I may never become rich or famous but that doesn’t change the fact that I am an artist and what I create is very important to me. Organizing your creative space should be taken seriously too. Constant clutter will block your creative energy and keep you from doing your best work. So it is time to do a little day dreaming. Wh...