this week Wednesday seems to have arrived a day earlier.
Julia Dunnit over at the stamping-ground. blog says show us your desks, so here it is.
Beware if you pop over to look, it is very addictive!
Quick apologies to anyone I didn't get back to last week, especially Elizabeth (always like to congrat first past the post... stupid blogger and that white screen, just couldn't get past it
I normally have Tuesday to play at my desk, but this week I had to change my days and work. ( But I do get to play with crafty stuff at work , so it's not so bad ).
Anyway consequently there is not much going on my desk this week,
It is not so much Stamping ground. . . more like dumping ground. The C & H bag has some lovely pink bamboo yarn I have just started knitting for my Grandaughter.
There is a big heap of craft magazine to sort through, (I have read some of them!) and hopefully make something from.
I decided this year to try to make at least one thing inspired by every magazine I buy. It is not going well, maybe I should buy less magazines (said out loud by my handyman!!!!!!)
At the weekend I started a small memory book for my nephew who got married in November.... I've done the front cover. . . . well done, well done!!!! ( slight touch of sarcasm).
The wedding was at the Clock Barn so it seems fitting to use that as a theme.
I also made this bracelet at the weekend; Haberdashery fans out there might like it. I can't claim it as my design, I saw something similar in a mixed media jewellery book.
In my version I have cut the tape measure in half lengthways, so there were more pieces to weave. It took almost a whole tape. I also used the metal end as a focus for the fastening, a popper on the inside.
The only problem with it is it is a bit scratchy!! well can't win them all!
Ok now I'm off to see lots of other, more inspiring desks than mine, see ya !
janet . . . . aka fairy thoughts
P.S since I wrote that last night I cleared the desk at 2 am and made 4 tags for a craft swap. . . ah the menopause so good for creativity and midnight crafting. Dont have time to put piccy on now ... off to work, happy days
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Happy Happy day! Love the bracelet, that is too cool! I really like the misting on the album cover too! Thanks for sharing! Happy WOYWW -Amanda 36
ReplyDeleteWhat fab things - and you sound like you have a great job, being crafty at work too - bliss!!
ReplyDeleteFab bracelet! Clever idea :)
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to meet you and put a face to the name! You'll probably see me again as I pop down to Winchester fairly regularly!
Hugs, LLJ #45 xx
awesome post. I love your projects completed or not! I have a DH that makes similar remarks about my magazines and I just ignore him! Have a great week and thanks for sharing! Vickie #27
ReplyDeleteHi there Janet, Great colours and details on that gift I do love the cover, even if if that is all you have done - it is so easy to procrastinate isn't it - that is what I doing right now - must get off here!! argh! ....Thanks so much for sharing. Happy WOYWW! Shaz in Oz. x #26
ReplyDeleteYou made something from a book - so that must surely count towards your make one thing from a bought thing.......You could always line the braclet with some felt to reduce the itching? I think it looks splendid :)
ReplyDeleteWow it may be scratchy but it looks fab!!!happy woyww hugs trace x no16
ReplyDeleteWow loving the braclet what fab idea out of tape measure!
ReplyDeleteHave fab wednesday and creative week
hugs judex17
Wow, the bracelet is fabulous!!!!
ReplyDeleteTrish #44
Gorgeous bracelet and so clever. Could you add a felt backing to stop the scratching?
ReplyDeleteAnn B
#46
Great bracelet ...maybe you could line it ...oops just read Ann's comment ...great minds.
ReplyDeleteOh wow I ADORE this bracelet. If it's scratchy where not visible can you not cover it with felt or something? Be a same not to wear it it's beautiful. Just skimmed by Lunch Lady Jan's comment and feel very envious of where you live, I lived in Winchester for 3 years and still miss it. Thanks for sharing :) x
ReplyDeleteSuch a clever bracelet, fab! Have a good week, Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteI was just going to say what jennibellie said how about sticking some felt to the back to stop it scratching you 'need' to wear it, it looks great - Hope you have a great week Lou #84
ReplyDeleteGreat bracelet. Thanks for sharing. Zo xx 83
ReplyDeleteThe bracelet is super - very unusual. Good start with the memory book for your nephew (Hazel, WOYWW #28) x
ReplyDeletethat bracelet is so unusual I love it I want to make one myself :)
ReplyDeleteBecky #56
WOW I love the bracelet, its so unusual, I just adore it!
ReplyDeleteHave a great WOYWW, Luv Karen #80
Hiya, lucky, lucky you working in a craft dept!!
ReplyDeleteAnd WOW! that bracelet is amazing!
Crafty hugs
Jo x (your newest follower)
#86
Your bracelet is so unusual and looks very intricate! I love how you have used the TH clock die as a stencil - great idea. Thanks for the peek x
ReplyDeleteLove you bracelet and the fact that when you go to work you get to craft - I to am a night-early morning crafter - one advantage of hubby working nights means I dont disturb anyone - only Stanley lol
ReplyDeleteLove that bracelet--so cool! My scrap area is always a bit of a dumping ground. Whenever I need a temporary home for something it seems to end up there and it's enough of a mess without it.
ReplyDeleteCool bracelet... I would wear it even if it scratched my arm raw... very cool... happy woyww
ReplyDeleteLove those creations, great idea with the tapes. :)
ReplyDeleteThought the bracelet was great when I saw it at work. Would have joined in this week but felled by migraine until now! Ugh!
ReplyDeleteA dumping ground, I can relate. My desk doesn't get that quite as much as the table behind it. That is a great idea to challenge yourself to make at least one card inspired by every magazine you buy. I should do that myself. But certainly we shouldn't buy fewer magazines. That's a crazy thought.
ReplyDeleteI do like that tape measure bracelet it's really unique. Can you line the underside with felt or something?
ReplyDeleteHugs
Brenda 99
Hi Fairy Thoughts! I love visiting your blog and always enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteI have a gift for you on my blog so come by and vist the post dated Jan 30 for "Thanks Mary!!"
Hope to see you soon.
Yes I love the tape measure bracelet too! Just catching up on last weeks WOYWW!
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