What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday - Week 481

Morning Everyone,

Sadly, I wasn't feeling too perky last week so missed my weekly fix of WOYWW. Not feeling much better today - had an asthma attack during the night and now feeling the aftermath - but I'm determined not to miss the vicarious pleasure of snooping round all your crafty desks. And for what it's worth here's mine as it is this morning.

Not much going on and apologies for the glare at the back. It's a dreich day, all cloud, drizzle and no sun, but the light's still reflecting of the stamp blocks in the glass dish and that pile of photos that have just arrived from FreePrints. I'm in the process of deleting the pics from my phone now that they've been transferred over to this computer. There's the usual box full of paper at the front there - all that changes are the contents as I work my way through it making pages. There's a couple of dishes full of embellishments and a jar of wood veneer at the back. Beyond that are a couple of items and I thought I'd share a couple of close-ups with you this week.

This pink basket contains all my off-cuts of paper - it's there because I'm trying to ensure the pile does not get out of proportion. I don't want to end up with yet another snippet mountain. In front is my rather scruffy heatproof mat - it's there because, well, because I haven't put it away after using it the other day.

And right at the back, behind a pile of rulers, is the tool tray. On it are two jars containing scissors, bone folders, an emery board, tweezers and my newest toys the embossing pens. That's besides my collection of tiny punches and the Tim Holtz tiny attacher - all useful for adding embellishment to a page.

And finally, the one book I've been listening to recently. Only one because I started a book I didn't like and so won't be finishing.

This book, The Mother by Jaime Raven, is a compelling listen. It's a gripping thriller and I couldn't put it down, so to speak. The main protagonist, Sarah, is both a detective and a single mother whose daughter is abducted 'as punishment' for what she did. Only Sarah doesn't know what she did that deserved the kidnapping of her child. What follows is the desperate hunt for her daughter. Truly edge of the seat stuff.


For the record, the one I gave up on:

I know, it's been hailed as a masterpiece of 'realistic fiction' but I really couldn't feel any empathy for the main character, Frank. I imagine he's the character played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film. I might go back and try again some time ... just not right now.





So that's me for this week. I'm looking forward to seeing what's on your desk this week.

In the meantime, have a great WOYWW and a fabulously crafty week ahead.