Wednesday, 9 October 2013

WOYWW 227

Hello WOYWWers, Followers and All,

It's that day again ... time to show what's on your desk to Julia, head desker, over at the Stamping Ground, which I see has had a bit of a makeover ... looking good, Julia :)
Photo taken late Tuesday evening.

Still a bit of a muddle but just as I clear one lot of stuff of the desk more seems to find it's way on to it. Someone has probably discovered and named the law to explain this particular phenomenon ... if not, then I suggest it should be called Elizabeth's Law!

Anyway, on to what's on the desk. At the back the usual detritus - regulars to WOYWW will have seen it all before. In front and to the left a new guillotine - it's smaller than my old one, will fit into my tote, and so will see me through the move from one craft room to another. On the right, a book on card making bought second-hand but in immaculate condition, which the postie delivered yesterday ... I just need to find some time to sit down and read it.

And in the middle, as you can see, I've been playing with a ton of inks. Note how they are all neatly labelled ... this was a long overdue task on the to-do list, finally completed yesterday! I've taken my inspiration for the sunset piece from the picture that's next to it. It's an insert that I discovered in the back of an old frame and the colours really appealed to me.
The frame was brown and boring so I gave it a few coats of paint, using the petroleum jelly technique to distress it, stamped flourishes here and there, and finished it off with a couple of coats of varnish to prevent damage. It now frames the twinchies that were the challenge for UKPC members in June. I thought it would make a lovely display in my new craft room :)

I'm thinking I'll make another wall-hanging out of the sunset piece, using the pink gelli print to frame it ... it's a work in progress.

It's the early hours of Wednesday morning here now so I'm off to bed for some much needed beauty sleep. Hopefully I will be up bright and early to link this post ... the reality will probably be that it will be much later than most of you :)

Take care and happy WOYWW to you all.
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26 comments:

  1. Anonymous9 October 2013 at 06:50

    Morning Elizabeth-What an exciting desk!Sooo much craftyness in progress :)
    I love what you have done to the frame-it looks fabulous-and will look lovely when hung i'm sure.
    Have a lovely day,Nessa xxx

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  2. Donna Wheat9 October 2013 at 07:20

    love the frame and the stamping on the desk is great, thanks for sharing, Donna #48

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  3. Neet9 October 2013 at 10:06

    I have a love hate relationship with trimmers/guillotines/you name it. Expensive ones that don't cut straight are amongst my collection. Got one of these and love it - the only thing is it is so bulky to pack in a bag when going anywhere. Neve understood why it needs to be.
    I too have not used those printed labels for my DI's but i did put some on of my own. I have the sheet ready!
    Love your sunset picture and it will look fabulous on your wall as does the inchie frame you have just finished.
    So many lovely makes - hope you try the faux metal too at some time.
    Hugs, Neet 35 xx

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  4. CraftygasheadZo9 October 2013 at 10:15

    Super frame, love the labels and your desk as always looks fab! Take care Zo xx 73

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  5. The House of Bears9 October 2013 at 11:34

    I wish we were organised enough to label our inks, instead we end up digging through the piled up cases until we reach the one we want.

    The bears no.83

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  6. Unknown9 October 2013 at 12:23

    I love the twinchie display Elizabeth. It will make a fab inspiration addition to your craft room. Happy WOYWW to you from Helen 42

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  7. The Taming of the Glue9 October 2013 at 13:45

    Fabulous frame and the Twinchies look so good in it. I can only cope with all my inks labelled...goodness only knows what I'd end up stamping with otherwise!! A job well done! Hugs. Pam#37

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  8. Anonymous9 October 2013 at 15:19

    Labelling the inks is a great job out of the way. Beautiful job on the sunset background and I just love your frame. The little twinchies are just perfect. Good luck with the move, are you moving house, or just moving rooms?

    Hugs
    Brenda 1

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  9. lisa9 October 2013 at 17:25

    I love that you've bought a new guillotine to see you through your move, Elizabeth, now that's thinking ahead. I love my little one and use it far more than the big one as it's so handy to keep on the desk.
    Your altered frame is stunning, love it.
    Happy WOYWW
    Hugs Lisax #65

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  10. shazsilverwolf9 October 2013 at 18:05

    Love the card on your desk, awesome colours. I have that book! Its very good, one I return to many times.Have a good week, Hugs, Shaz #31 xx

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  11. Caro9 October 2013 at 18:44

    I really need to get round to labelling my inks too! Love the sunset image and the frame works perfectly with your twinchies. It will look fab in your new craft room. Thanks for sharing. Happy WOYWW. Caro x #80

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  12. Lunch Lady Jan9 October 2013 at 18:53

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for the link to that pattern...how awesome is that!!! It's been amazing how many folk have related to the tatting...the comments have been so lovely and very heartwarming too.
    I laughed at your eternally refilling desk..it's exactly the same with my dining table! No matter how often I clear it, it magically refills with junk the moment my back's turned. Completely amazing!
    Love that frame btw...really gorgeous :-)
    Hugs, LLJ 44 xx

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  13. fairy thoughts9 October 2013 at 19:59

    Hi Elizabeth,
    there is a name for the law for mystery objects appearing on a desk... its called Janet's law.... it happens to me all the time. Lovely frame, not sure what the vaseline distress technique is I will have to you tube it.
    have agood week
    janet #15

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  14. Jackie9 October 2013 at 20:08

    You have done a really lovely job on the frame !
    Great desk could have lots of fun there!
    Jackie 40

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  15. ria gall9 October 2013 at 20:20

    Hi Elizabeth
    your desk is looking great today and I love all your bits on show.
    Your frame is amazing I love how you have decorated it stunning
    Happy WOYWW and wishing you a great week
    Ria #50

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  16. 505whimsygirl9 October 2013 at 21:33

    Hi Elizabeth,

    I love the sunset piece. The colors are so beautiful; I can't wait to see it framed.

    I don't have many inks and most of them are Stampin Up so I get to see the color but the ones that I have that aren't SU, it would sure help in labeling them. Very cool!!

    Thank you for visiting me already.

    Happy WOYWW
    Hugs, Kay (19)

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  17. Anonymous9 October 2013 at 21:45

    Ah distress inks - I inked a strip of paper, from dark to light, wrote the name on it with a black sharpie (or white in the case of black soot ink), and then glued it on. Last batch even received 2 strips, for 2 sides because I never put them back the right way. Now If I'm smart, I'll just put a strip all the way around - then it's visible which colour it is from 5 sides (top and 4 sides), and by color, not necessarily by name!
    I have bad experiences wit h guillotines, (not in a previous life that I'm aware of) but with the bigger ones, paper always seemd to move, or the blade would move a bit, and the cut would not be straight... It's time soon for a new cutter, but no idea which one yet.
    I love your framed inchies! The inchies themselves are beautiful too, great contrasts and colours.

    Debbie #53

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  18. Sandra H9 October 2013 at 22:28

    My desk is like that at the moment as soon as l clear a section of it it gets filled again l just love what you have done to the frame Elizabeth its gorgeous x

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  19. Annie10 October 2013 at 08:15

    Really love what you've done to that frame Elizabeth.
    Hugs,
    A x # 46

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  20. Helen10 October 2013 at 19:04

    I got as far as printing off the labels for my inks...Love the sunset picture! Have a good week, sorry I'm late getting here. Helen 20

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  21. Nikki10 October 2013 at 20:13

    Great new toy :) and your frame is just wonderful it will look fabby hanging up hgus Nikki 39

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  22. voodoo vixen11 October 2013 at 11:07

    Lovely craftiness on your desk this week, that picture with the inchies is fab and I love the colours of the one on your desk, all moody. Annette #7

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  23. Twiglet12 October 2013 at 10:22

    Ooo Elizabeth - I am re-cycling a few frames for Maxine's needle felted pics - can you tell me what the Vaseline technique is pleae? I have painted some with chalk paint then sanded down and waxed them. Would love to know what you do. Thanks x Jo

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  24. Sylvia/LittleTreasures12 October 2013 at 14:54

    Thanks for stopping by, I'm way behind, but I like the activity on your desk. AND I LOVE your frame, the colors and textures are awesome. Have a lovely weekend. How close are you to moving in your new space?

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  25. famfa13 October 2013 at 16:27

    elizabeths law - yes I can relate to that. lovely wall hanging, clever frame, I love it.
    sorry a bit late this week
    famfa 2

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  26. scrappymo!14 October 2013 at 18:48

    Looks lovely as will your new craft room when you have it hung there!

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