Wednesday, 28 March 2012

WOYWW - Week 147 - What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday?

A very late hello to you all,

I've been happily pottering away in the craft space, completely forgetting what day it was! In fact, it was something the EM said that reminded me. And for anyone not in the know, Wednesday is the day a great many crafters around the world reveal the state of their workdesk, aided and abetted by Head of Desks, Julia, at Stamping Ground - join in by clicking here.


I was in the middle of making a recycled Christmas card for a challenge when I remembered to take a photograph. In the middle there's the stamp and ink pad I've been using. The pile on the right is made up of fronts cut from old commercially bought cards received in previous years ... can't bear to throw them away :)

On the left is the most recent copy of Scrap 365 lying under a scrap page layout from Shimmelle.com which I plan to use sometime. It came in surprisingly handy for testing out ink colours in the margin :)


And especially for Brenda of Butlers Abroad, here's a shot of the other worktop showing the Cuttlebug is out and I've been doing a bit of embossing too. The scissors are the ones I keep for cutting anything with glue on it and they are there waiting to be cleaned.


For those who would like to see the finished card, it will be in my next post.


Outside of the craft space it's been a terrific week so far. Here in Scotland we are enjoying fabulous weather with record temperatures, and Aberdeenshire, where my son lives, has been a real hot spot. We have, therefore, been taking advantage of it ... there's no telling how long it will last :)


Julia has requested we keep it brief so that's it for me today. It just remains for me to say I hope you are all well ... those of you who are not, I wish you a speedy recovery.  I'm off to do a bit of belated snooping :))

Happy WOYWW,

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26 comments:

  1. Karen28 March 2012 at 15:33

    Afternoon Elizabeth, a great creative desk! I love the sketch that I can see and those flourishes are beautiful, did you stamp them? Your card looks great :)

    Take care and have a fab WOYWW, Luv Karen xxx

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  2. Unknown28 March 2012 at 15:58

    I love that curvy stamp! Some people are curvy, others are straight. I like the curves better.

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  3. CraftygasheadZo28 March 2012 at 16:21

    It sure is beautiful every where, glad you're enjoying the sunshine too. That flourish/curvy stamp is fab and I'm sure your creations will be fab too. Take care & enjoy this weeks snoop of WOYWW desks. Zo xx 77

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  4. ScrappnBee28 March 2012 at 16:24

    ...and I am even later than you posting! LOL! Hope that you are enjoying the big bright orb in the sky. We have it here today too, but then it is back to the spring rains for the next week. *sigh* thanks for sharing the desk and the card mid build! Have a great WOYWW! -Amanda x146

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  5. Annie28 March 2012 at 17:54

    My munchkins have just gone home so I'm having a bit of a catch up with my blogging friends. Glad you're enjoying the sunshine too :-)
    Hugs,
    A x

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  6. Unknown28 March 2012 at 18:06

    Wow what a great space Elizabeth , love that fab stamping in the top picture Hugs Elaine

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  7. Twiglet28 March 2012 at 19:21

    Hi Elizabeth - so glad you have this gorgeous weather up there in Scotland too. We have been helping my daughter in her garden today - bliss!! Have a great week. x Jo

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  8. kay28 March 2012 at 19:25

    fab craft space,liked the look of that layout,have a great week :)
    #66

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  9. Princess Judy Palmer28 March 2012 at 22:15

    Wow! I haven't seen a Big and Juicy ink pad in forever! How cool to spot one in WOYWW. Interesting project with scroll work that you have going on there. Thanks for the shot of the side of your desk where you have your tools. I always like to see everyone's different places. Maybe next week I'll do a side shot of my desk for a different perspective. Hmmm.... might have to clean a bit first.

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  10. May29 March 2012 at 00:27

    Now Elizabeth your showing off TWO work stations (lol), busy bee desk you've got going on!! the weather in Eastbourne has been the same quite amazing for the time of year!! Long may it last... Have a fabulous week, Hugs May x x xNo14

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  11. lisa29 March 2012 at 09:27

    It's great that the whole country is enjoying the same weather for once, isn't it, Elizabeth. I hope it lasts just a few more days.
    You look very industrious today. I love Scrap 365, so many ideas so little time!!
    Happy WOYWW
    Hugs Lisax

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  12. Di29 March 2012 at 11:55

    Love your swirly background Elizabeth.

    STOP PRESS - Handy Hippo have 20% off today, I just got an email so expect you already know, and that's where I bought the PB Stickaroos from. Only sayin' :)

    Racing off to post 620 envelopes - skulking round the post boxes of North Hampshire :)

    Di xx

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  13. Anonymous29 March 2012 at 13:57

    Glad that you're having some lovely weather Elizabeth and that you're able to enjoy it too. I've just seen your completed, recycled Christmas cards, and they are lovely. Thanks for the extra desk shot! My desk has my bug on it this week too, but I've never seen a blue one before!

    Hugs
    Brenda 30

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  14. Neet29 March 2012 at 16:39

    I either forgot or didn't know it was supposed to be brief this week - doh! Me and my missing memory!
    Your "other" desk looks as immaculate as ever even with the scissors and CB out. Love those Nesties you have on there.
    Looks very interesting what you have on your other desk and I know what you mean about not wanting to throw some commercial cards away. I give them to my friend to remake for the local Hospice.
    Yes, it's been great with this weather but sadly I read there is (snow - can you believe it?) snow forecast for next week.
    Thanks for joining us on our challenge blog - I spied your picture.
    Hugs, Neet #5 (who has candy on her blog) xx

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  15. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)29 March 2012 at 19:48

    Thanks for your visit this week, Elizabeth. Unfortunately, Flash has gone backwards again and is yelping again when he moves, so I think it will be back to the vet again tomorrow for further checks and probably stronger medication. I think it is soft tissue damage so it will take a while to heal. I am struggling to get round everyone this week, so I am off now to see who else I can fit in. Have a good week in sunny Scotland (but we do need some rain, don't we?). xx Maggie #7

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  16. 505whimsygirl29 March 2012 at 22:36

    Hi Elizabeth,

    Yes, I'm still visiting some of my favorite sites! I like the swirly design you have here. I've never seen a blue cuttlebug before. I rather like it!

    Have a wonderful rest of the week.
    Hugs,
    Kay
    #48

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  17. Sherry29 March 2012 at 23:21

    Your workspaces look immaculate Elizabeth and I'm loving all those swirls I see.

    Thanks for already visiting my desk this week
    WoYwW # 3

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  18. Yogi29 March 2012 at 23:38

    well I'm more belated at snooping than you were... Thanks for checking out my desk. And I probably shouldn't be putting everything away, since tomorrow it will probably all come out again. But I get such pleasure in having a clean/tidy desk to start with...
    Have a great day and enjoy the weather while it lasts, we too are having beautiful sunny days here in Calgary, Alberta.

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  19. Shoshi30 March 2012 at 00:42

    Lovely creative space this week, Elizabeth! Nice to see your tools all laid out so neatly, and I love those swirls you've done!

    Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog. I'm still feeling pretty rough unfortunately but hoping it will pass soon. Pacing is an art I keep thinking I've mastered - until the next time I blow it lol!! Glad you like my knitting! It's coming on really well now, as I've spent so much time with my feet up on the recliner this week.

    Happy belated WOYWW,
    Shoshi #12

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  20. JoZart Designs30 March 2012 at 10:08

    Eeeek! elizabeth, Eeeeek! I can't cope seeing Ch*****as cards on the go already.... but they are really lovely so I'll let you off.
    Nice neat organised space there.
    don't forget to swipe those scissors for stick things with clear Versamark ink to make them non stick.
    Lv Jo x

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  21. Angie30 March 2012 at 10:23

    I am so behind this week and I am dotting about so loosing track of who i have visited ...I think all this sun has gone to my head. lol ...cant believe they predict snow soon.
    I cant get my head around Xmas and your countdown gave me shivers ...this year is flying past even faster than last.xx

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  22. Eliza30 March 2012 at 14:47

    I'm really Elizabeth too but they call me Eliza love your up-cycling and those flourishes look devine did you stamp them yourself?

    Happy crafting
    Eliza 181

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  23. Spyder30 March 2012 at 23:14

    Hi Elizabeth! Was is before, but blogger was being a pain again..every time I posted a comment it wanted me to sign in again and of course every goes! Looking at your very tidy desk with everything in its place looks so inviting. I have been tidying, but it never looks 'tidy' ! Your cards look fabulous especially that gorgeous white card!
    Have a happy (late) woyww) Happy crafting!
    (Lyn)

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  24. Bleubeard and Elizabeth31 March 2012 at 08:02

    I recycle old cards, too, but I fear it's a bit early for Christmas ones. Of course, I like the one you are in the process of making. And I see the dies are out, too. Thanks for a visit since I'm late visiting you.

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  25. voodoo vixen1 April 2012 at 01:58

    Thanks for popping in Elizabeth, glad you are enjoying the fine weather back at home!! I have never seen a blue bug! Mine is green... yours looks cool!! I keep old C cards but i never get around to doing anything with them... ;) Annette

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  26. SophieNewton1 April 2012 at 08:37

    I love recycling Christmas cards, there are so many great ways to use them. I love that wooden cupboard with the chickens on! Happy belated WOYWW x
    Sophie no.183

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