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Happy 8th WOYWW Anniversary
Who would have believed when Julia started this fun blog hop that it would still be going strong after 8 years. Congratulations to everyone – and thanks to Julia! So, hello my friends and welcome. Without further ado – what we are all here for… my desk shot! If you are of a nervous disposition, then maybe you shouldn’t look too closely!
Taken Tuesday afternoon after a mammoth card fest – nothing tidied away, everything out. From left to right – a music CD on the floor at the top of the stairs. I’ve been going through all our CDs to see which ones are me and which are not – sitting on the floor means it is not, and so will head to the nearest charity shop. On top of the radiator is a pile of envelopes – the ATCs already spoken for. If you would still like to swap with me just say so in your comments and send me an email to margaret(dot)diddanfa(at)gmail(dot)com. I have three spare. First come first served.
Moving along the landing there is my CD player, drawers on the floor – that’s my drawer of bling, a drawer of stamps, and one of ready to fold card stock, 2 boxes of ribbon – well, a girl can never have too much ribbon can she?? and the waste bin.
Up on the desk, from the window forward – a box of embossing folders, a bow maker, a stash of coloured card and paper, a printer which needs checking out, the card, paper, stamps and peel-offs I have just used, mobile phone, glasses, cards I have just finished for the hotel (yes, MORE!), scissors, inks, brushes, and a background I was playing with using brushos. Not at all sure about it – my first attempt with watercolour paper. In the distance on the windowsill are a couple of sad looking orchid plants and my collection of cut glass and silver perfume bottles and thimbles.
So, what have I been doing to produce such chaos? Well, ATCs, cards to go with them, cards for the hotel, and since taking the photo I have played with a tiny die for making a rather attractive gift bag – might think about how to use that in different ways… I have almost completed another blanket of squarish squares, have taken a day out to drive to Rugby to see my dad who is definitely not too well, and spent time recovering from all the talking with my college friends!
So, that’s me. folks. Happy WOYWW anniversary to you all.
Take care. God bless.
Margaret
34 IMPORTED COMMENTS
Kyla
Hi, lovely desk as usual 🙂 Think I am on the list after you…do you need my address? Kyla aka lilpidge
Tue, 30 May 2017 19:51:47
Marit
I didn’t have acces to a computer last couple of days so I’m very, VERY late visiting desks and celebrating the 8th anniversary… anyway, here I am and wowzah, does your desk look busy… sorting out CDs, that’s something I need to do too… and I love all the brightness on your desk. Thanks for visiting my blog last week, it’s so nice to be part of this lovely group of crafters. Hooray, hooray and on to another year of ‘desking’ and crafting! Hug from Holland, Marit #29
Tue, 30 May 2017 09:51:39
Vicky
I like your workdesk, hiving with activity. your sales are going very well indeed, fantastic for you. I didn’t mind covering yup those letters, they were just a starting point which led to the next thing and that to the next thing, but this is something I hav elearned over the years, layers are what I like. Happy belated WOYWW, Vicky
Sat, 27 May 2017 09:57:49
Shoshi
Nice to see a slightly different view of your desk this week, Margaret – lovely lot of space and so full of exciting activities! It looks a nice bright space to work in. Thank you for your lovely comment – yes, last week really was OTT activity wise and I paid the price for that, but it was worth it in spades. Things are slightly less hectic now. Thank you for your kind words about Phoebe. Beatrice is missing her and pining, so we are trying to give her lots of love and reassurance. I am so glad you liked the cards I made for my hubby – they came out pretty well considering how little time I had and had to rush them through! Happy belated WOYWW, Shoshi #47
Fri, 26 May 2017 23:48:07
sandra de
Always lovely to see your hub of activity. Sometimes we need to have mammoth card fest to keep the supplies satisfied. Although I spent 2 hours and only got 2 and half cards made. wasted so much time faffing around. Thanks for visiting and happy woyww. sandra de @27
Fri, 26 May 2017 11:40:51
Dorlene
You are a busy bee! Nice and full work area. Love it! Thanks for visiting me earlier. Dorlene #49
Fri, 26 May 2017 03:36:10
Vickie Doswell
Had to do a close up on that desk! So much fun stuff to snoop through! Happy WOYWW 8th Anniversary! It has been a lot of fun blog hopping with this group! Hope you have a great week. Vickie #55
Thu, 25 May 2017 20:39:06
Lisa M
Such a busy desk, Margaret. You have certainly been very productive. I love having music on when I’m crafting, it certainly helps the job along doesn’t it. Happy 8th Anniversary. Hugs Lisax #26
Thu, 25 May 2017 07:38:25
Angela
Thanks for the comment over at mine. Of all the days for my friends to come round and insist I go out so I am at this late hour trying to get some visits done. Desk looks nice and busy, I like the sound of the card fest. Happy woyww anniversary and big hugs, Angela x17x
Wed, 24 May 2017 23:05:17
Jo
So much lovely work happens in that little crafty space of yours Margaret! Happy 8th WOYWW anniversary! We are lucky to share our crafty activities with so many like minded folk – long may it last! x Jo
Wed, 24 May 2017 19:37:35
Lindart
Lovely busy and creative space! Sorry to hear about your Dad, I hope he feels batter soon. Happy WOYWW Anniversary! Lindart #51
Wed, 24 May 2017 18:48:57
pearshapedchris
This looks like one busy desk…great! Trying to get around as many desks as I can! Chrisx 48
Wed, 24 May 2017 18:47:16
Robyn
Happy 8th!
Wed, 24 May 2017 18:47:12
Sue
Hi Margaret, You are right, you can never have too many ribbons:) Looks like you have been very busy. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Happy WOYWW, 8th Anniversary Sue #21
Wed, 24 May 2017 18:30:32
Rose
I am intrigud by your double tipped brushes. I’d like to know more about those. Rose of Rose’s Art Garden #50
Wed, 24 May 2017 18:08:32
Carol N
You have be busy! Love the look of busy desks! I hit a mojo snag so am perusing Pinterest. Happy 8th! Thanks for the visit! Carol N #38
Wed, 24 May 2017 17:51:27
Stacy
I just love this shot of your studio Margaret the light is fantastic 🙂 ~Stacy #42
Wed, 24 May 2017 17:43:41
Kim Young
Happy Anniversary! I have to say..those big puffy stipple brushes at the end of the line look mighty fine! I use the US version of Brushos, Colorburst, and they can be quite fun; you just have to realize you have little to no control on how they flow, unless you actually paint with them. Have a great day! -K #39
Wed, 24 May 2017 14:39:09
Julia
Ooh no Margaret, on the contrary, I had to enlarge and look very closely! Ther is stil an order to it all though, and am super impressed that you are envelope ready for today!
Wed, 24 May 2017 13:59:43
Sharon K
Great looking desk! Lots going on. Sorry to hear about your Dad, glad you got to spend some time with him. Happy WOYWW anniversary Sharon K #37
Wed, 24 May 2017 13:14:44
Shaz in Oz.x
Thanks so much for sharing your desk, Margaret (its really tidy compared to mine) and happy 8th birthday of WOYWW! Love it for its fun, friendship and learning! see how many friends we have made over the years eh?! I wonder why you are not sure re brushos… think first time they are daunting. I have some tips here is interested. https://calligraphycards-shazinoz.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Brushos I love them on gloss card, they really are colour popping on it.. my total fav. Prayers for healing mercies for your darling dad, dear friend, my precious dad is in nursing home and that’s who I take out very regularly these days like today. I know how hard it can be when they are not well. Happy 8th WOYWW! prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz.x #32 {Shaz in Oz – Calligraphy Cards}
Wed, 24 May 2017 13:14:02
Bubbles
What a fantastic idea for tape storage I spied on your shelf 🙂 Have a Wonderful Wednesday! Bubbles #36 http://patchworkapples.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/woyww-416.html
Wed, 24 May 2017 13:00:31
Cardarian
I haven’t been around for a while! What an amazing long desk you have in your craft room and full of lovely crafty stuff! Happy 8th WOYWW anniversary! Love and hugs, Cardarian
Wed, 24 May 2017 12:11:24
shaz
Hi Margaret, loved having a poke around on your desk! How wonderful the Hotel cards are selling so well. I have to admit that I was really annoyed, not so much over it being cancelled, as there are clearly people who are a higher priority for assessment than me- but because they have their MDT meeting on a Tuesday, which means he’d known for a week almost that they hadn’t discussed me, so could have let me know sooner. But still, it is what it is. I’ll be putting my ATC’s in the post probably tomorrow, so it’ll be winging it’s way to you soon. Have a lovely week, Love and hugs,Shaz #7 XxX
Wed, 24 May 2017 11:39:43
BJ
Busy Busy Busy as usual Margaret. Yep I ought to take note of my mug mat more often thanks for highlighting that for me. Happy WOYWW and thanks for the visit BJ#19
Wed, 24 May 2017 10:51:30
Sarah Brennan
Once again a most productive desk. The hotel must be so grateful that you keep the supply of cards coming. Keep going with Brushos, they are well worth persevering with. Happy WOYWW 8 Sarah #27
Wed, 24 May 2017 10:35:57
Diana Taylor
Happy WOYWW Anniversary! Your desk is looking lovely and busy, and you always have such a lot on the go. I see I’m not the only one that has ribbon that grows – I’m just about needing to start a third box for it! I hope you have a lovely week, Diana #24 x
Wed, 24 May 2017 09:45:39
Anne
Hello Margaret your desk and surrounding area looks pretty much like mine 🙂 Happy 8th WOYWW my ATC to you will be in the post later! Anne x #27 ( at the moment 🙂 )
Wed, 24 May 2017 09:41:28
Annie
Good morning my friend and a very happy 8th year anniversary. What a wonderful group we are part of. Thanks for all your visits and for all your lovely comments. Hugs, Annie x #19
Wed, 24 May 2017 08:56:12
LLJ
Happy 8th anniversary!! I’m so glad we got to hook up, you’re definitely a gal on my wavelength :-D. Well done on the cards for the hotel, blimey, they’re going quick!! Hope you have a good day, give my love to Mrs D when you catch up with her, Hugs, LLJ 10 xxx
Wed, 24 May 2017 07:38:31
Neet
Busy bee! I always know you will have been busy, you do such a lot of good works and beautiful work too. I still have my triangular box and cherish it. Hope your dad is soon feeling better, sending love and prayers. My prayer list is overflowing now, especially with the events in Manchester which has left me saying “Why?” Of course I would love to do a swap with you so an atc will be in the post when I get it done. Hugs, love and Blessings, Neet xx
Wed, 24 May 2017 07:34:32
Bleubeard and Elizabeth
Looks like you have a big clean-up ahead of you. I just did one last week. But I’m not as crafty as you, so my desk wasn’t quite that bad. Ah, to have a die cutter! Happy 8th Anniversary from # 1.
Wed, 24 May 2017 06:54:45
Claire
Hellooo, Happy WOYWW! You’re the one listed after me, so I’d love to send you an ATC 🙂 Can you get in touch via the Contact Form on my blog, and I’ll get it in the post 🙂 I only have the one email, so I don’t like to publish it publically. Claire no. 5 (would be great if my name were Chanel… heehee!)
Wed, 24 May 2017 06:36:12
Helen
I love to click on your desk photo and enlarge it to get it in all it’s gorgeousness! Happy WOYWW Margaret. Helen #2
Wed, 24 May 2017 06:23:24