Wednesday, 11 September 2013

WOYWW 223

Wednesday - again! The days just seemed to melt into each other this week - we've been here, there and everywhere and in between a bit of crafty time, men coming to give quotes for new windows and a bit of social activity…in other words a lovely week!
So, along with crafty folk all over the world we are here at Julia's to show our desks(for details of how to join in see here
Not a lot on my desk, something started and a few things around waiting for the 'umph' to get me going. Also I see on the left the very edge of my two new notebooks and a Paperchase voucher that is going to be used later today - we are off for coffee with number three son! On the right two A5 journals and my Eleanor of Aquitaine book - still reading the book I started way back in June(although I have read others in between)
Oh! just remembered - the 'experiment' last week?
Back to the drawing board methinks!!
Actually - looking at this again - give up - lifes too short!!!

Thanks for looking, I'll be back after coffee and a bit of retail therapy!
Chris

24 comments:

  1. I must have missed something! What experiments?
    These little paper creations are really cute.
    You could spray them with coffee and then squash them and use them as embellishments.
    :)
    Sue xx

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  2. Must be the time of year for home repair, as I have someone coming on Saturday to give me a quote on new gutters and to fix my porch roof (ugh...). Looks like you have a lot of room there for fun! I see you started a tag, and boy do I love tags. Your small paper embellishments look lovely, can't wait to see what you do with them! Winnie#79

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  3. They are a bit teeny and fiddly aren't they. I'm of the same mind as you - but I see already that others are going to be very laudable and encourage you to use them...Oh my choking halo!! Have a nice coffee break with son #3...and possibly try not to buy another notebook?! Said no serious crafter ever!!

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  4. Sounds like you've been having a lovely week, full of activity! I have read Julia's comment but...ooh I do hate to waste things; but about like Zue says, distressing them and adding them to a tag as maybe tiny flower petals? Sorry, but they look so pretty and I can't help interfering!!! Have a wonderful WOYWW! Julie Ann xx #42

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  5. Enjoy your coffee and shop. I miss Paperchaase, it's such a lovely place to just wander
    Famfa 14

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  6. Hi Chris, what were you actually trying to do with the doiley? I think it needs recycling in the round file if you know what I mean! Take care.
    Carol.x

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  7. Sometimes I just don't know what to say...yet your space looks as stuffed as mine. Be well Carole #110

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  8. Happy WOYWW! Hope you have a crafty Week!!
    -tera #3

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  9. A paperchase voucher!?! My idea of heaven! x

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  10. It looks like you have a huge stash of notebooks there - I love paperchase things. They are so cute :)

    Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

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  11. Did your mojo take a vacation, too? Just make a little something, start to finish--it will make you feel better in the end.

    Happy WOYWW to you!
    :)trisha
    #31 this week with
    ATCs Around The World

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  12. Happy crafting :-)
    Happy WOYWW
    Kay #45

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  13. Hope you have a crafty week - I must have missed your desk last week (sorry!) so not sure what you were trying to do..
    Happy WOYWW Helen 19

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  14. Ha Ha, so true about "Life's too Short!" That's the closing on my blog, so you know I agree with you wholeheartedly, Chris!! Hope you had a great time today and a wonderful week ahead! Thank you for visiting me! Darnell #24

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  15. I missed your desk too last week so I'll go look see what you're attempting. Looks pretty. Mounting stamps goes much easier for me now that I do it in two steps...cut rubber stick to cling then hot knife cut the cling. Will be using some of these on my charms this month. Have a super week. Thanks for the earlier visit! Happy WOYWW! Nan G #92

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  16. Okay I see what you're trying to do....punch edge ona 12" piece of paper...needs more scoring to make a rosette. The put a score in the middle of outward curve (hump) fold so the humps are all on the top or the bottom. Cut a narrow piece in width do same and stack for a layered lacy flower.

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  17. Sounds like you are having a busy but enjoyable time. If ever you fancy going to the new library in Liverpool give me a shout and we can meet up there for a coffee and a natter!
    Jo x

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  18. Thanks for the lovely comment re Jacquie's workspace - she read my blog and the comments and was really touched by all the positivity. Thanks for the snoop round yours! x Jo

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  19. Sorry it's taken me so long to call by this week but it's been really manic here.
    Have fun with your experiments. :-)
    Hugs,
    A x # 46

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  20. Happy WOYWW ; Happy crafting with Hugs <3
    from Peggy #29

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  21. I hope you had fun spending your Paperchase voucher (I found a lovely kraft journal there the other week - they thought it was a photo album, but I know better!), and are enjoying Eleanor again...
    Alison x

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  22. Maybe you can turn your experiment into something else entirely!

    I used to find the odd thing in Paperchase, I worked in Bath so got there sometimes but now I don't and I am not sure if the shop is still there!

    Cazzy x #87

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  23. Wow Chris, you are having a busy time of it. Saw you at Cardio but we somehow never chatted. Hope we remedy this at the next show - are you at Harrogate or Leigh? Know what you mean about giving up with that flower!
    Hugs, Neet 113 (and thanks for the visit you made to me. I am so late!)

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  24. Nice tidy desk! Please come and tidy mine for me!)Thanks for my snoop! HaPpY (late)WoYwW!?
    ((Lyn)) #60

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