Gosh it has been a busy crafty week for me: workshops, tidying, card making and sewing.
I haven't see the rest of the worlds desks yet this week, they could be just as busy/messy/tidy as mine but I bet they are all inspirational.
Check them out at the stamping ground, Julia says keep it short.... I will try, so here goes.
this is my desk today ....lots of projects mixed together
Stamps and dry foam from a quick card, a prototype watch strap and leather scraps. brads and lots of glues. On the left under the foam is the lace book I started last week at ART VAN GO with my friend Lee.
Here is the view from our bedroom window at Art Van Go
Oh! ok, you got me, its a picture on the wall .... a girl can dream cant she!
Lee and I had such a blast I haven't laughed so much for ages.
There were 12 of us on the course here are our books at the end of the 2 days ... not finished but fabulous anyway.
My book from the front
I learnt lots of new techniques from JuliaTriston our tutor including this one made with hessian
This is her piece not mine I am still practising.
Just before I left I finally finished my latest quilt for Jo at lillybo quilts. I know it has arrived so I can show it now. I started with the outside as it was some bunting from last year.... it was quite a challenge to get the middle to fit !
Finally this week I had to do some tidying up! My handyman brought me a pressie from his office which is in the process of relocating and getting rid of furniture.
I had to make room for this little baby.
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20 little drawers ......fabulous I love it.
Well done if you made it to the end, I'm exhausted too, especially in this wonderful heat.... Ooo! just seen an advert for ice cold cider... sounds perfect, if only I had some ;)
please leave a comment so I know you have called by and I can visit it back..... eventually.
so I can find you quickly please leave your Mr Linky no.
thanks and have a great week
janet
Where do I start amazing journal and what incredible hessian technique, it has blown me away I love it. Such a fantastic journal you are creating. What a find too those beautiful baby filing cabinets awesome, I can see they will be put to good use.
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW Eliza 26
YOur book looks AMAZING. The fact you got to go with a friend and LAUGH is such a big bonus. I think there is nothing better than laughing...pretty much ever! Such amazing techniques. I'm also really liking your file drawers with their pretty colors hanging out on the front. Looks like a fun spot to create. Happy Wednesday.
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OMGoodness - the books look amazing and I love that Hessian 'thingy' :-D
ReplyDeleteHow lucky to get that fab little office drawer cabinet - brilliant :-)
Happy WOYWW
IKE x # 33
Wow it looks like you have been very busy on the creating front. The book looks fabulous, I love your new drawers and wouldn't you all love the view of the photo to look out to whilst creating. Amazing. Happy WOYWW! Danie #34
ReplyDeleteLook at all those little drawers...and they're colour coded too...I love them! Seriously....I would love one of those old apothecary's cabinets with the millions of tiny drawers in...sigh.
ReplyDeleteLove your book and how fab you enjoyed the course so much! That hessian work is incredible..there are some clever people around :-)
And I ADORE the quilt..it is fantastic!
Hugs, LLJ 46 xx
Looks like you're having a productive time, love the books! the view would be gorgeous from a window, but I'd settle for it in a painting! I have drawer envy.....
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Ya gotta love when DH brings home cool stuff like those cabinet of drawers. I got 2 leather office chairs this week. Yup my butt is singing a song of joy now. Makes sitting and desk hopping so much better. Can I just say WOW…. your books are WOW!!! I'd love to know how you did some of those pages. Your quilt is really amazing as well. You're a Jill of all trades, huh??? I'm the master of NONE!!! :0 Have a great week. (((HUGS)))
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WOYWW #3
Love those new drawers, I have one similar but don't think it has as many drawers as yours - must check.
ReplyDeleteThose books look amazing - and you had me fooled with the picture! Tease!
Take care - Hugs, neet 14 xx
Lots of super things to see this week, love you book and your new drawers! Take care Zo xx 81
ReplyDeletelots of craftyness going on, thanks for the snoop
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Jay NO.65
Wow, now there is a blog post to be jealous of. Love your desk, loved your book class, the super picture, and as for the draw space at the end, 'thud'.
ReplyDeleteAnything ice cold sounds good to me, as I sit here with a hot cup of tea? (why on earth did I do that?)
Lynda #84
it looks like you have been really busy but having a lot of fun at the same time. I love the look of the books you all made they are lush
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Ria #75
You almost had me there - I looked up Art Van Go last week, so was a little surprised by your view..but really, I could easily have gone on believing! Lovely stuff you've been making, am so glad you've had a lovely weekend, very special.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't that be an ace view from your window? Pretty much guarantee nothing would ever get done if it was! Lucky you with that drawer unit- perfect for a crafter. Have a great week, Hugs Shaz xx #50
ReplyDeleteI oohed my way to the end of the post. Very jealous of the cabinet! And the book looks amazing!
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Laura
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The lace book look fab, I'm glad you had a great time making them. Looks like you've struck gold with the cabinet, that'll be perfect for your card making supplies, I'll bet. MONKEY! x
ReplyDeleteThose lace books look fabulous and so does the quilt.
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW and I wish you a lovely week.
Monique # 70
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Wow! Beautiful papers you have created there Jan. Weren't you the lucky one!
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Err! 59 I fink!
DeleteThanks for the visit. What a lucky girl you are to get those drawers! I too was gifted lots of things from a friends move and know how grateful I was. Enjoy them! #58
ReplyDeleteHi Janet, it's me again…. Thank you for your lovely comment. To answer your question, yes I did write the poem. Art has not been an easy road for me, It doesn't come natural to me. I've always done crafting of some sort, but Art and Art Journaling is a new experience, so the poem reflects my struggle with trying to express myself through Art. Facing one's self is never easy. I digress though…. Until next week… (((HUGS)))
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WOYWW #3
Thanks for calling by yesterday. I'm only just getting round to doing a bit of blog hopping to check out what my friends have been up to this week....a 6am to 9pm day with my gorgeous grandchildren yesterday sort of got in the way of blogging....but I'm not complaining cos it was a wonderful day. :-)
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be wonderful to have that view from your window...I guess someone has but it isn't me.
Hope you have a great week.
Hugs,
A x #55
Wow, your lace book is beautiful - in fact all of them are - I love the different techniques - did you machine stitch those circles down the edge of your page? And if so how did you get each one so circular with no wobbles?! I love the quilt too - such gorgeous, bright colours. Thanks so much for dropping by, hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeleteOh my so much crafty goodness to see on your blog this week. I love the bunting quilting especially. Happy Wednesday ... better late than never :o)
ReplyDeleteSue x (MiniOwner@96)
What a fab cabinet - but I do love the hessian piece best. It looks stunning and I'm sure, knowing what I know of you from WOYWW, you will master the technique. The books all look stunning too. Sounds like you have a wonderful time.
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Mary Anne (35)
Oh my gosh! What a great little cabinet. Of course you had to find room for it!!! I thought about joining WOYWW but didn't realize that yesterday was Wednesday. I'll try to get it on my radar for next Wednesday. Everyone should get a laugh at how little it has changed in the many months I've been away. I love the big pile of EVERYTHING on your desk. That is a sign that lots of creating has been going on.
ReplyDeleteah Janet have drawer envy too :D what fab set, well done you!! thanks so much for popping over Happy WOYWW :D Shaz in Oz.x #30
ReplyDeleteJanet, I have NO idea why blogger treated you so unfairly. I have had no other complaints or comments relating to adult content or requesting money. Do you have a computer virus?
ReplyDeleteI love your drawers. They are incredible. Your handyman sure must like you (grin). And that book is incredible. I really like it.
BTW, I was so impressed with your quilt. Way to go. I'm not sure how late LATE is, but I'm here to wish you a beLATEd WOYWW from #2.