Yes, it's wednesday again, want to see my workdesk? wondering why I am showing it?
where have you been? its the craziest, nosiest blog hop of the week, but you have to do it. Hop over to Julia's desk superstore to see more
Anyway not much happening again this week. (still decorating)
Here I am finishing off DD2's wedding invites. When did invitations become so complicated, 4 separate sheets of instructions/ menus etc. I was stapling the menu to the selection form, when I had a stapler malfunction, (as you do!) so I sorted it out with my trusty awl (on the right near the front) and then stapled my finger and got blood on some of the forms which are just behind the awl.... it hurt! :(
On the left are a couple of magazines: craft stamper (note to self: find time to read it this month) and Do Crafts Creativity, I made a small card with the free stamps for work... to sell the magazine . . . great free gift as well as interesting projects (advert over, sorry Julia).
At the back are the hearts handyman made me ... still not painted
The handyman and I had a long conversation the other day about my Awl.
It was made by his uncle about 75 years ago and is one of my most useful tools.
This is what I was working on yesterday..... how much fun can you have with a box of buttons . . .
loads, but it depends how old you are !!
Regular visitors will recognise my chocolate box from a few weeks ago. I knew I would find a use for it. GD Erin loved them.
Anyway we are supposed to keep it short.
Please let me know you have stopped by and leave a comment, thanks for all the lovely comments last week, it's what it is all about, well that and just being nosey.
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happy hopping
janet
Hi Janet I recognised the Bendicks box right away - still empty!! Good luck with your invites - are we going to see them?? xx
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the wedding invites, I bet they will look really gorgeous when you have them finished? Gorgeous photo of your Grand Daughter, she is so sweet :)
ReplyDeleteHave a fab WOYWW and a lovely week, Hugs, Karen xx #12
...a very busy desk indeedy, when we sign to help our cherubs with invites we really don't comprehend to time it take or that we may staple ourselves to said project (ooouch bet that really hurt)...how adorable is your GD I hope those buttons are super sized and not that she is tiny...thanks for sharing...Mel :) #34
ReplyDeleteI love buttons and when I was little my nanna started a button blanket for me and when ever she found a button of interest she would sew it on the blanket always working from the outside in. I lost that dear blanket in a fire, oh how I loved it. Buttons for children are special.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Eliza #19
I too am currently in the midst of wedding invite hell, for my sister. So many complicated instructions!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday!
Zoe #72
I dont think you are a true crafter until you get an injury! hope you are ok though. I think the picture proves that girls just love buttons at any age dont we! Thanks for sharing - Sunshine Girl No. 29
ReplyDeleteGood to see Erin starting her crafting journey so young! I remember playing with my Nan's buttons... and my Grandma's... and my Mum's!!
ReplyDeleteSign it's getting round to Wedding season, lots of people are in the middle of invitations at the minute. It all sounds very complicated nowadays. Good Luck with it all.
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW
Hugs Lisax #79
I could never to wedding invitations - along with all the extras, lol - so well done you! Helen 7.
ReplyDeletecute granddaughter and fab invites
ReplyDeletethank you for the peep around your crafting area this week
Vicky #107
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I have only done wedding invites once and live in hope that no-one else will ask me! Lovely pic of the buttons and your GD. Anne x #44
ReplyDeleteoh your poor finger,good luck with the invites
ReplyDeletehave a fab crafty week and
happy woyww
kay #38
i just love buttons, and you've got some beauties in there :)
ReplyDeleteand there's something about old, still useable tools, isn't there?
happy wednesday x
no.82
Oh dear! Wedding invites can be frustrating all by themselves, much less when your tools malfunction and then hurt your finger...do be careful...#147
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the invites, hope your finger recovers, Lovely pic of the adorable little one.... Hugs May x x x#32
ReplyDeleteI'm blown away that your awl is handmade. It really is beautiful and looks amazing. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteYour desk looks very busy with wedding invites.
Happy WOYWW
Hugs,
Kay #33
I have an awl, not seen it in years! VERY usfull for mending bridles! I'm in a field on my 3G dongle, zooming around as fast as I can! HAPPY WOYWW!
ReplyDelete((Lyn)) #47
Looks like fun with those buttons. Lots of work on those wedding invites - a very busy workspace - thanks for sharing - Hazel, WOYWW #10 x
ReplyDeleteHope your finger is not to sore - love the awl have a thing about old tools - have a great week - Nicky 131
ReplyDeleteOOOH lovely work on the wedding invitations. What a wonderful tool to have, everyone needs a sturdy awl.
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW
Marnie#159
Oh no! Blood on the artwork! That's just the worst. I don't feel that is something you can just embellish over. Lots of papers on your desk this week. Keep working on the project and eventually it will get done. Nice story about the awl. I wanted one once and hubby couldn't understand why I wanted a owl. *sigh* Of course you can have loads of fun with a box of buttons.
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely items on your desk - have lots of delicious crafty fun! ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit late doing my rounds this week....phew... glad it's Friday! Happy WOYWW Asia #52
Ps. I’m celebrating my 2nd Blogaversary and have a sweet little candy for grabs ;-).