Oh where does my time go?
It can't really be a week since last wednesday can it ? Maybe it is a trick
I am still working on the dining room table with my new 'toy' . . . a real treat. . . for me anyway. See last week 's post
Thanks for all the birthday wishes and lovely comments.
(This has turned out to be quite a long post so feel free to skip the waffle and just look at the pictures.
If you want to see more treats, visit Julia head of the WOYWW covern stamping-ground) .
Anyway here is my desk on Tuesday afternoon. What is on it I hear you ask ?
At the back are lots of pots of beads.... still needing to be put away, they are taking over my life, must use some up.
Big bag of crafty stuff from work to make display items... dont know when I will get to that, but it needs to be done soooon!
Oh what's that at the front. Can you guess what it is LLJ ? Made with my new toy.
I brought this fab material in Arizona (I wish I had brought more, obviously).
I was saving it for 'just the right' project . . . I think this is it.
A big thanks to Jo for the tutorial here. jozartdesigns.
I didn't have any boning so I used the plastic tubing I forgot to take to the WOYWW crop the other week, well can't waste it can I.
Talking of the crop (sorry if you are bored of that now).
Here are the projects Julia gave us on the day, finally finished them.
Christmas card kit, the background is very shimmery but it doesn't really show in the photo.
and finally the what if challenge.
Home is where your stash is
Watch out for crafty ghosts this week.
happy halloween
janet
Oh, I love the HangAbout you made so well. Glad the tutorial helped! That fabric is fantastic! Your two lovely homework cards remind me that I forgot to post mine now that I've eventually made them!
ReplyDeleteLove Jo x
So how is your new sewing machine has it had a workout yet lol, love that fabric....
ReplyDeleteWhat is it your making?
Happy crafting Wednesday....
Maria
http://ajourneythatstartshere.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/woyww-178.html
Love your desk bin, or whatever the correct term is, the material is fabulous ... I'm so impressed that you have got to grips with your sewing machine so quickly - I'm still fighting with mine and losing too :( Your cards are great. Happy WOYWW, Elizabeth x (no number yet
ReplyDeleteLol - that fabric is fantastic - it could be my picture on there!!! LOL. Clever you, it is brilliant. How is the beast performing - have you tried the sideways stitch yet??
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm very jealous that you get a big bag of crafty stuff from work. I would secretly love to work in C&H but the commute is a bit far......
Hugs, LLJ 68 xx
Yep, great fabric and isn't it lovely when you keep something for ages and then the perfect thing presents itself...it really makes your desk bin a gem to look at as well as really useful...perfect. Don't know.....think work ought to give you time off to make the samples, any chance?! Love your take o the challenge, such true words!
ReplyDeleteYou have been so busy, have you had time to work too?!! Love the bin, and the crop projects look great too, I love home is where the stash is.... very true! Helen, 4
ReplyDeleteLove the material, it's so cute! Happy WOYWW! Karen T 96 x
ReplyDeleteYes great fabric so fun it's delightful.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric, the bin is great. And very true wording on the card!Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #90
ReplyDeleteYour tidy bin is gorgeous. What brilliant fabric. I love it.
ReplyDeleteYou look very busy and industrious. Love the cards. Your crop make is great and all too true!!
Happy WOYWW
Hugs Lisax #95
lovely fabric...my daughter says it looks like my sisiters and I!!! enjoy your new machine...happy card making!
ReplyDeleteLove, love that fabric and you made a great job of the hangabout.
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW
Ann B
#65
I'm sat reading my WOYWW blogs on my sick bed this week but have my mask on so you don't catch anything. I'm enjoying reading what everyone is up to this week [it's better than reading magazines :-) ]. I'm leaving a copied comment so you know I've called by because my hands are too weak and shaky to keep typing out my comments this week.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
A x #93
Love that material, my friend made her cushions from it, always makes me smile all that fruit lol. Elizabeth xxx
ReplyDeleteYour workspace is very organsied with all of those little draws, it makes me envious :) Happy WOYWW - Helen T #65
ReplyDeleteOh I love your bin, such great fabric too, made me chuckle! Not taking part this WOYWW, too much going on, or I should say there shouldn't be anything happening as I need to rest and not spend ages on puter or at craft desk, but wanted to pop by some of your desks anyway! Take care Zo xx
ReplyDeleteOh that Hangabout is just gorgeous - wouldn't they make fab Christmas gifts. x Jo #76
ReplyDeletelove the bin, the fabric is ace,aren't you lucky working in a craft dept and getting to take goodies bags home to be creative i'm so jealous!.. but can appreciate it's not all fun whn enot enough hours in teh day !..... good luck with the displays. cards are fab too,especially "home is where the stash is" ...love it... have a fab week #77x
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW. I love that bin - never seen one before, and the fabric is brilliant. I have a new sewing machine, but haven't mastered it yet. Ali x #52
ReplyDeleteI love that fabric and you're so right, home is where the stash is :) Thanks for visiting me today, but I can't answer your question because I don't have a box on my desk. Lol! Maybe it was something else?
ReplyDeleteOooh I love the big bottomed ladies and your fab bin. Happy Wednesday. :o)
ReplyDeleteSue x (MiniOwner @98)
The fabric is AWESOME! I love the bin, I have never seem one before. Such a great idea, and I believe you are right, the fabric was just perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric, very suiting! HA! And the sentiment, home is where your stash is at...must put that up in my craft room!! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome fabric and I love the bin you made with it! Big bottomed ladies what a hoot! Thanks for sharing and dropping by my blog! Have a great week! Vickie #37
ReplyDeleteThat fabric is seriously amazing, and what a great piece you've made with it! Your homework cards turned out so cute, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit this woyww!
:)trisha
#32ish this week, you know how it can change!
Home is where your stash is! YOU KNOW IT! I never understood the concept of vacations. All the good stuff and all the comforts of home are at.... HOME! So take a vacation and lock yourself in, I say! Love the challenge card and the shimmery card but best of all is your LLJ inspired desk bin. That fabric is just wonderfully awesome!!
ReplyDeleteLove that fabric you used for your bag. When I made my bag some 18+ years ago we used plastic tubing which is the perfect size to go in the beading project!
ReplyDeleteYour card is pretty too. I must do the C card this weekend!
Would you like me to help you put those beads away for you?
No way am I showing you what my desk looked like when I finished my Halloween project. Though it was messy several times as I did it in several sessions! Though there was alot of black paint around!
xx
Hi there Janet, ah one of those bags would be very handy.. use a non covered extra large Yoghurt container for mine .. one day :D and great material as you say.. and we never seem to get enough of fav. things - love your two card too...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for popping over and thanks for sharing ~ happy WOYWW! Shaz in Oz. x #37
I love the fabric on the inside of your project -- the peaches. The whole thing came out great. Happy WOYWW woefully late from Laura #148
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say thank you for the tubing - it did arrive! Yes, beaded baubles - I have a complete thing for them and try to do one a year, plus a couple for friends. I've got three at home waiting to be made, and a whole box of really cheap baubles waiting for me to "do my thang" with them and turn them into luscious lovelies for sale. I might get round to it this year, as I'll be off for a couple of months!
ReplyDeleteLove the hang around, as Jo puts it, and how appropriate to use peaches inside! LOL.... Great use of the kit challenge from the crop!
How have I missed all these posts before? Love that fabric - what fun it is and how great for the hangy thingy. Have now become a follower so I will visit again.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet xx