Hello Everyone,
Whizzday again, time to join Julia, over at the
Stamping Ground, by revealing what's on my desk today. Though, truth to tell, it's not much.
There's a part done layout, started on Sunday when I attended a crop held locally. I should have finished it by now but I couldn't think of a title or indeed what, if anything, it needed to finish it off.
I have had quite a bit of happy mail this week. (Well, what else is there to do when you're getting over a cold but to indulge in a bit of retail therapy!)
More Oxide ink pads - I've finally got the bug - and a few new stamps sets. Like I really needed more stamps!
Stencils. I'm a great fan of the work of Godelieve Tijskens,
Stamping Matilda, especially her projects made with Dark Room Door stamps and stencils. So you can imagine how delighted I was to win one of her recent giveaways - the two stencils on the left. If you are reading this, many thanks Godelieve. The Dusty Attic stencil was purchased at the crop on Sunday.
The book bit is different this week - you might have noticed the little pile of real printed books at the back of my desk today. No fiction, not even memoir, but craft related.
As mentioned earlier, I've been struggling to think of an appropriate title for the unfinished layout. When that happens I often refer to these two books, Linda LaTourelle's 'The Ultimate Guide to the Perfect Word' and Judith Wibberley's 'Words for Every Occasion'. They both contain words, verses, titles, poems and sentiments covering all sorts of occasions and all aimed at scrappers and cardmakers. Both very useful.
I have a great fondness for the Observer's books but they are not only becoming somewhat rarer to find but they have increased in value too. Which is why I was so happy to discover 'Sewing' by Meriel Tilling in Pickering's indoor market. It's delightfully old fashioned but is still a perfect handbook of basic stitches and techniques, all still relevant and useful today.
That's all from me today. I'm off to enjoy a latte while I catch up with what you have on your desk today.
Have a lovely day and a great week ahead.
Hi Elizabeth, somewhere we have a mountain of Observer books, mainly bird/wildlife oriented, I think. I also have the Words for every occasion book, and I agree, it's very useful. Well done on getting the stencils, and some lovely stamps you bought too. Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #7 X
ReplyDeleteI love that wonderful layout - I'm sure you will manage to find the perfect way to finish it. Love the gorgeous new stash! Happy WOYWW. Have a lovely week. With love & God Bless, Caro x (#15)
ReplyDeletethe books look very useful - hope you find the right phrase (I agree, it needs "something") those stencils look fabulous.. too, I'd have gone for them for sure! Helen #2
ReplyDeleteLove books about craft and I too think it needs a word or phrase to finish the layout. You would enjoy the textiles at Beamish-I posted about them on FB. Hope you are recovering from your cold-summer colds are the worst.
ReplyDeleteWhat a super prize, those stencils are lovely, I think I would definitely have picked the one on the left! It’s a lovely LO...I often pick a picture with a title in mind but by the time the LO is finished the title is rubbish! I very often leave them without now, specially if I’ve over done the embellishments!!
ReplyDeleteI see a lot of plans and inspiration on your desk :)
ReplyDeleteBlimey, I remember that Observer book, haven't seen one for years!! I'm glad you're feeling better, the retail therapy must have helped, those stamps and stencils are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHugs LLJ 12 xx
Hi Elizabeth. Gorgeous new stash you have there I really love the Darkroom door stencils in particular. Wishing you a lovely week and a happy woyww, Angela x14x
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning the DRD prize Elizabeth, I'd have chose the larger one for sure.. stunning! Glad you have now got the DOx bug, it took me a while to get into them but I enjoy them very much now. Have fun with them. Nice layout on your desk btw thanks for sharing & Happy WoywW Tracey #8
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling better and nothing better to put us in a happy mood than a little crafty shopping. I like your books...I don't do much reading but I love book with things to do or inspiration. You take care enjoy a great week.
ReplyDeleteWow I'm so glad I stopped by today, I've learnt so much and love your layout! Everyone needs new stamps :) I also need those books, never seen dark door, and love Mathilda's blog. In all you may have opened up a whole new world for me, thanks for sharing! Xxx
ReplyDeleteWell done on your giveaway win Elizabeth. The Darkroom Door stencils are fab. I have a similar book 'Just the Right Words' as one you have. They are useful for inspiration sometimes. Happy WOYWW. Sarah #4
ReplyDeleteHi Elizabeth! Hope you are recovering quickly - I've had a bad virus this past week as well, I wish I could do retail therapy. Oh well..It does take a lot out of you, doesn't it? Well, I look forward to seeing the awesome creations you make with your new stash - they are all wonderful choices! Have a great week, Lindart #24
ReplyDeleteHope you’re over your cold Elizabeth, and yes therapy def needed at such times. Love the new oxides, my Bokeh Card has a smooshed background of DoX .. made last week then bokeh-ed this week and made into card. Very yummy stencils I’ve one of small DD stencils too. Books are great, useful plus.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated WOYWW. Thanks for sharing, Shaz in Oz.x #20
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