WOYWW452
Hello there my friends. I cannot believe it can possibly be the last day of January already. It’s my grand daughter’s 15th birthday – so please excuse a hasty post today – don’t want to miss phoning her! As I write this here on the North Wales coast it is almost midnight Tuesday. Outside it is blowing a hooley and pouring with rain. My poor garden pond is filled to the brim, we have had so much rain. But inside it is warm and snug – and I’m meeting up with you all.
So, my desk this week – still not too bad, despite my very best efforts at messing it up by working really hard – so I took the photo from a different angle…
From left to right – a magazine I found in the shop the other day with a lovely embossing folder, die and stamp set on it, baby wipes, heat gun, kitchen roll, tub of gesso with a little cottage on top, plastic boxes of embellishments, glitter glues and stickles, blue tub of foam pads, pair of specs, sanding block and fine sand paper (“Borrowed” from the garage downstairs!) and bag of sweets. At the front is my cutting mat with pile of paper for practice stamping, and generally making a mess, two A4 sheets of Thomas Kinkade images, and a couple of my own photos printed out and ready to use. Up on the shelf is the usual array of clutter necessary for creativity. All in aid of making more cards and gifts. I now have 83 cards made and ready for the hotel – I’m rather chuffed at the productivity which has been going on here!!! This impressive number means I can have my day out at the show on Friday with a clear conscience, knowing much is done and ready to take round the bay (Oh the bliss of living near the sea and being able to visit friends by travelling along the promenade!)
So that’s me this week, folks. I’ll come visit, but it may take a few days. I shall be AWOL next week. I’m travelling to Buckinghamshire – one of my grand daughters has asked to be baptised and I’m going to stay with my family – but on the way… I’m off to see LLJ and her hubby for a couple of days first. Sounds like we are going to have a great deal of fun!
Take care folks. Thank you for your visits and comments. I love reading them. God bless.
Margaret
25 IMPORTED COMMENTS
Shaz in Oz.x
Well you see Margaret I did finally join in! And comment .. catching up. Haven’t mg a lazy Sunday arvo after very busy month in January… so it was LLJ you were going to see. Now I understand. It’s hard to comprehend how close everything is compared to Oz! Well done on 84 cards. I’d never make that many… takes me all year to make that many for Christmas. Do like Thomas Kinkade images. Thanks for sharing and for popping over too! Shaz in Oz.x {Calligraphy Cards – Shaz in Oz}
Sun, 04 Feb 2018 05:48:25
Christine
Thanks for your visit earlier, feeling much better now and coming round to visit with as many as I can! You have been busy so well done! pat onthe Back! The Hotel will be so pleased to see you …. Enjoy your visiting and big hug for your Grandaughter – second best choice she’s made!! lol Christine #24
Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:42:06
Sandy
January die whiz right by us rather fast! In fact the years go by way to fast too! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog for WOYWW. ~Sandy from Texas #31
Thu, 01 Feb 2018 22:55:01
Ali Wade
Happy Belated WOYWW. It has been a busy couple of days and not had a chance to sit down with my laptop until now (and need to get up again and cook our meal !). I will see you at LLJ’s next week. Wonderful to meet up with you both finally. You are definitely more productive than me. My days seem to just disappear. Ali x #26
Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:53:57
Shoshi
Your desk looks super-organised, Margaret. When I am in full productivity mode the place looks like WW3… I love the idea of hanging your tapes on mug trees. That’s a great space-saver. Thanks for your visit and your sweet comment – yes, we were delighted with how Mum’s memorial service went, and I feel so good about everything now. When I said to my hubby how amazing it was that all the bitterness had gone, he immediately said, “O death, where is thy sting?” No operation date yet but I’m sure it won’t be long now. Happy belated WOYWW, Shoshi #16
Thu, 01 Feb 2018 12:16:37
Kim Young
Oh yes, your desk is still very tidy!! I hope you have some wonderful visits!! Actually, I know you will. Travel safe! -K #35
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:06:20
Julia
Still productive and still tidy, am super impressed. I think the bag of sweets is the least you need to keep up your energy! You will love being with Jan and Gordon, and erm, what a great route to Buckinghamshire!!!
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:01:25
Anne
Hello there and thank you for popping by. I am late visiting as I had to go and do some shopping earlier, for my Aunt. We then took it over to her and had coffee and cake. I love your work space, I’m sure I would enjoy sitting there creating. You have made an amazing amount of cards. Happy Birthday to your granddaughter. Have a lovely time away- I know you will. Anne x #17
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:19:42
BJ
Yep definitely feet up day after all that driving yesterday but off to church connect/house/cell group tonight. They all have different names and I manage to keep up but hubby has no idea where I’m going of an evening as it could just as likely be badminton or dancing! Didn’t realise the “author” of my embroidery, thanks for that, it is the 4th of a set my Mum has but I’d given away this one so redid it 30 odd years later as a surprise! She was WELL surprised. Thanks for the visit BJ#19
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:27:47
Lindart
You have such a lovely workspace! I can see why you get so much done here! 80 cards is very impressive! Have fun with LLJ! Lindart #34
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:24:58
Carol N
Happy Birthday to your granddaughter! And I hope you get a break in the rain soon! You can send it here, we’re having a heat wave. You have a good amount of cards made for the hotel! Way to go! Hope you have a most blessed week! Carol N #27
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:06:06
Vicky
Also a very neat,busy desk, isn t it nice to work on a tidy desk?thx for your visit earlier,Vicky
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:17:35
Felicia
Margaret, love your space! Those Stickles were catching my eye! LOL What a great collection! And…..the sweet treat bag is also pretty inviting! LOLOL I don’t think I have ever noticed your banner before, but I LOVE IT!! The Lord is MY Helper each and every day! Love it! Congrats on that amazing card stash for the hotel! Good luck at the show! 🙂 Blessings, Felicia #29
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:51:59
Angela
Oh Margaret! what a busy time ahead. Hope you have a great time. Loving your desk too, so organised. Thanks for the visit to mine, have a lovely woyww and happy crafty week, Angela xXx
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:06:21
Elizabeth
My goodness, Margaret, you have been busy … that’s an awful lot of cards made. I just about manage one or two a week – even less at the moment. Thanks for your comment. I’m still reeling from our experience in Resus but everyone there was absolutely marvelous – what would we do without the NHS! Sounds like you are going to have a busy but lovely week ahead. Give Jan a hug from me. Hugs, Elizabeth x #25
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 14:32:09
Marit
Sounds like you’ve been very busy ánd will be in the following days too… such energy you have! Enjoy everything you do Margaret! Thanks for your visit earlier (you even managed to find time for that, wow!) Love from Holland, Marit #22
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 14:21:54
Francisca
Hi Margaret! You have a busy life, and such wonderfull things to look forward to. Love your desk. Oh, and happy birthday to your granddaughter and the baptising, wonderfull to go to. I´m so impressed by the 83 cards! Have a wonderfull week and travel safe! Francisca
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:23:08
shaz
Hi Margaret, my you have been busy. That’s an amazing amount of cards. Enjoy the craft show- I’m sure you will. Have a lovely time with family, and you will indeed have great fun with Jan! Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #6 XxX
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:16:46
Annie
Sounds like you’ve been busy but also that this next week holds much too. A visit to Jans?….oh how lovely. I can just imagine the chat, cake eating and generally having fun. Enjoy every minute and please give that gorgeous girl a big hug from me (and have one yourself too of course). I chuckled at your comment over at mine this morning. What you see there is just the tip of the iceberg because what I rarely share is my rail full of alterations and repairs that also gets done each week…..I like to keep busy
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 10:41:17
LLJ
83? Blimey, you’re a one woman card making machine, lol!! Seriously, good work, the hotel will be very grateful. I’m looking forward to seeing you next week too, we’ll have fun and a time to catch up whatever the weather! HUgs LLJ 11 xx
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 09:35:11
LYNN
Enjoy every minute Margaret. Such a busy but happy time Lynn 14
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:30:39
Sarah Brennan
Hi Margaret, well done on an amazingly productive week. Enjoy the show on Friday and hope you have a fabulous visit with family and friends! Sarah #12
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 07:44:36
Claire
Congratulations on being first today! No mean feat, I know 🙂 Happy WOYWW! no. 4
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 06:43:51
Helen
wow, 83!! that is superb creativity. Have a fabulous time away – I am sure we will see evidence of your visit to LLJ; and how wonderful to be able to drop in on your way to your family occasion. Have a wonderful week. Helen #2
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 06:39:41
Neet
Have a wonderful time with Jan and her hubby – I know it goes without saying that you will. Bucks sounds pretty good too – and it will be lovely to be there for the baptism of a grand daughter. Enjoy and stay well. Hugs, Neet 3 xx
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 06:39:19