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Working on another album (giving them to my kids instead of Christmas cards this year), come back and see the front of this on Thursday if you are interested!

Also on my desk, my large haul from Michaels.  I treated myself just before going to the dentist, obviously had a premonition it would be traumatic - root canal re-do.  Not pleasant!

I got a few 12 x 12 pads, they are now doing MME and Heidi Swapp among others.  All Christmas papers as I am going through a lot of my stash making these albums!  Also picked up a few more album blanks, going through a lot of these just now too!

Also, right next to my tape glider are the new dies I needed to make that secret something I spoke of last time.  They did arrive too late, hence the making of albums instead.  I am going to be working on it again over the next couple of weeks, trying not to rush it!

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Currently, I am working on a bit of colouring.  This is going to be for a project I need for next week!  I am very excited about this!  I have had to order some special dies for it!  It had to be done! This is something I need to make!

Can't say more than that for now!  All I will say is, it is a bit ambitious so don't be surprised if next week I have ditched it and made a card instead!

Sorry about the shadows, pic taken in the evening and I always have sun here at this time of the day.  I love it, my room gets a lovely golden glow!

So what is on your workdesk this week?

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A busy desk again but at least all the stuff from last week was put away before getting this lot out!

I am working on my December Daily.  You can see the chipboard album there on the right, much bigger than my previous years' albums.  I am being a little ambitious here!  Particularly as I have never completed an album yet!

Never say never, I have all the photos, just need to get creative with them and pop them in.  In 2011 I got halfway through the month, last year  I didn't get a single photo added!  Must sort that out!

You can come back on Wednesday at 12 noon EST to see the front cover completed.  Sorry, can't show until then!

 See, it really was all cleared off.  The only thing on here at the weekend was my chipboard album waiting to be opened and some table runners that I cut in half and hand stitched for my two little hall tables. 

Love my table like this, it didn't stay that way long though!

That is my weekly show and tell.  If you want to see more workspaces or would like to join in pop over to Julia's blog for more details!

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This is my desk from earlier today in the process of making a card (will be shown on Thursday).  There are remnants from the Scrapping Retreat I was at over the weekend -  the Ferrero Rocher tub filled with lots of useful tools, the brand new washi packs and the magnetic pots filled with brads.

You can see the rest of the stash from the retreat below!

 A giant stack of various paper collections.  Some I purchased, the rest were freebies.  Some 6x6 pads, brads, enamel dots, sequins and other embellishments and some stickers and glue runners.

We made some amazing projects, including cards, a layout and a fantastic mini album.  (Will photograph them and share them next time!)

The retreat was fantastic as always and I loved every minute of it! I think the best thing is meeting up with crafty pals who return every year!  This was the 3rd one and I have been to all 3!  My highlight was having Teresa Collins teach a class, we made a lovely mini with her.  She is such an inspiration!

We also had American Crafts, MME and Echo Park.....sigh, fabulous!

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My desk is a huge mess this week!  Just completed another project and not got around to tidying up from the previous project! Will have to make a big effort tonight to put some stuff away!  I have created a space for all the fabrics I have been buying so that should clear up some of the mess!  I have fabric and interfacing, embroidery hoops etc at the top underneath other things, my paper crafting stuff at the front right.  

The project life binder and core kit are new, the binders are on offer this week at Michaels, this is one of 3 that I got and the core kit I used a 50% off coupon on! Now, need to find somewhere to house 3 new binders!  As you can see, they are not particularly small!

 I am busy painting the house so not getting a lot of crafty time but I did manage to finish the rabbit's legs!

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 Wednesday again ( at least it is in the UK!) so that means time for WOYWW.  Doesn't it feel like we just did this?

ON my desk today ( photographed Tuesday) are these die cuts.  The paper is Authentique and the dies are all from Stampin' Up.

You can see this finished (believe it or not) later on Wednesday!

Not enjoying the crochet as much as I do knitting so after finishing off my scarf ( will share once I can get someone to model it) I started this at the weekend.  Working on the second foot/leg and I love it! So looking forward to meeting this little sweetie!

You can find this pattern here!

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 I am back from CHA, it feels like it was a dream now!

You can check out my CHA posts below!

I didn't get the chance to check anyone's WOYWW posts last week so I look forward to a catch up with you all this week!

This week I am catching up on some colouring.  I was so inspired at CHA hanging with crafty people and being surrounded by all that lovely stash so I am enjoying having a crafty catch up!

Also on my little colouring table is a cute crate I picked up from Michael's when I went in for some new pencils.  Love that I can buy single prismacolors from there!

I haven't shown any wildlife pics in a while but I have been photographing the hummingbirds this week so thought you might like a peek!

This one is sticking out his tongue!

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I took a little break while we had family visiting.  They left yesterday so I am scrabbling to get things back to normal today!

So, on my desk today...

Centre stage is a little mini album.  I started this a long time ago and have finally decided what to do with it!

Hoping to have this ready to show on Thursday!

The papers I am using are Authentique Glory.

Also there are some new hexagon dies, a bargain stamp pack from TJ Maxx and of course my pencils.  I have managed to do some colouring over the past couple of weeks but not much else!

Looking forward to catching up with the WOYWWers this week after my little break!

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On my desk this week a lovely bundle of wool just arrived from Loveknitting.com the blue (you can just see peeping out the middle) is an aran for the hubster and the pinks are for a very cute bunny called Primrose!

I do love my purchases being wrapped in tissue and the very lovely  organza bag!

 and my creation for tomorrow so you will have to come back then to see it finished!

and just look at this guy! We got out for our first trail walk of the year at the weekend and spotted him.  We don't see them all winter so this is a sure sign spring is here!  They call them Pot guts here for some reason but I reckon he is a type of prairie dog.  They are ever so cute, I love seeing them all summer!

If you would like to share what is on your work desk this week, pop over to our leader Julia's blog for more details!

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I am still knitting!

Totally got the knitting bug that has been going around lately and this is one bug I don't mind catching!

To the left are my two finished dishcloths, have another ball of this so might whip up another one, they are great for knitting up in the car while waiting to pick up the kidlets!

The cream strip is going to be a mug cozy, just need to find a button now!  Will try to remember to show it adorning a mug next week!

I almost finished my second one last night, they knit up in no time!

 Anyone remember this?  This one was published in the 80's when I was heavily into knitting.

 Not sure I will be knitting much from here, it is a tad dated although there are a few things that don't seem to have aged at all.  These guides are great though, they have all the techniques, perfect for a quick reference.  So glad I kept them all these years!

I haven't altogether abandoned my papercrafts, I will have a few things to show over the next week!

If you would like to share your desk or just have a nose at some others then pop over to Julia's blog for more WOYWW details and links!

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Wednesday means time for Whats on your workdesk Wednesday?

Although I learned to knit as a child and used to do a lot, I have abstained largely over the past 12 years in favour of papercrafting! 

Visiting blogs has reignited the desire to stick 2 large needles under my arms and come up with something woolly and useful!

So, my first make is a dishcloth.  I know, not terribly exciting but just look at the patterns I have been downloading! A summer garment, a lacy shawl and some baby booties.  

I am going to make one more Christmas dishcloth before I venture into the complex world of garments as I plan to make up at least 2 Christmas themed baskets and add one to each.  

How organized am I?  Planning Christmas already!

Also, on my desk this week, some photos I am still sorting through for layouts and a pack of clear stamps I picked up from TJ Maxx for only 70 cents!

What are you up to this Wednesday?  If you would like to join this merry band pop on over to Julia's blog for more details!

I am off to hunt out my old knitting patterns and when I say old, I do mean vintage! Will share them next week if I can find them!

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Wednesday again, I haven't minded them coming around so fast lately as I am not a huge fan of January!  I don't mind winter in the lead up to Christmas but really I am just done with the snow now! Unfortunate for me really as it will be here until well into March!

I get so excited when I see signs of the real thaw, like grass! 

Still, when the weather is grotty it is a great time to play with paper!

So, time for WOYWW!

Nothing! 

That is because I spent all last weekend tidying up my room and clearing off my desks!  The untidiness that had been lingering since before Christmas was starting to wear me down. 

So here is my lovely white desk, all neat and tidy.  It is now the computer desk, I have decided that it works better that way.  It only took me 8 months to realize it!

My lovely farmhouse table is now cleared of clutter and available to work on!  I will show it in action next week, I promise it won't be so tidy!

I have kept just a tray of everyday items at the end, it just wouldn't be right to put everything out of sight.

 This lovely parcel of goodies was in my mailbox yesterday, part of a swap I took part in along with some other crafty buddies!  Yummy!

 

 

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I don't know about you but once Bonfire night (Nov 5th) is done I am 100% Christmas in everything I do!

Someone else is the same because I spotted a garden tree adorned with lights for the past couple of nights, fabulous!

The weather has remained calm and unseasonably warm, not that I am complaining, but we are expecting a very cold snap with snow by Friday, that should make me feel even more festive!

Now is the time to launch into my December Daily.  

So that is what you see on my desk today WOYWWers. 

My Authentique papers ready to cut into and my 2 chipboard pieces for the covers.

You can check out the finished book (although of course empty and ready to fill) on Thursday.

As soon as I saw these papers I knew I had to save them for my Daily!  Aren't the numbers perfect?

 The tedious part, making and attaching the reinforcers!

 a snippet from last year's December Daily!  I only got to day 10 before December became too busy to keep up and I am absolutely done with Christmas by January so couldn't bring myself to finish it then.   I have just sorted some more piccys to complete it so hopefully it will be finished before this year's begins!

Make sure you don't miss out on some more desk snooping by popping over to Julia's blog for more Woywwers and to hopefully join in yourself!

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Well, what a week it has been.  Last week we had a couple of days of snow (thankfully all gone now) and then when we were having very calm weather it was very strange watching the horrific effects of hurricane Sandy over on the East coast!  

Hope those without power have it restored very soon and that you are all safe.

Today I have been catching up with some crafty goodness.  Got a couple of coloured images on my desk and a whole lot of bits and pieces from previous creations.  Time for a good tidy up!

 Last week some WOYWWers asked to see my Halloween decorating.  Here is some of it, I got this idea from a magazine....I may have overdone the cobwebs!

 When we moved in this year this mantel already had all these hooks under, they are beginning to prove useful!  I have just bought a whole load of baubles to put under there for Christmas too!

OH, and don't worry neither the fire nor the candles will be lit while decorated like this!

for more nosing go along to Julia's blog where you will a whole list of WOYWWers and maybe you will be tempted to play along!

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Yesterday I wished someone a good weekend, I already thought it was Thursday, Monday was obviously a hard week!

So, as it is Wednesday although not really (are you still with me?) here is my work space(s).

First my messy desk full of bits for making Christmas cards, to be shared another day....

 and my little table in front of the window where I prefer to work!

I haven't used flowers on my cards in ages and not really sure I like them anymore, not satisfied with the cards I put together but no time to change them, I was already on a tight deadline!

Don't you hate that?  

must hurry along, lots to do, still haven't dug out the Halloween decorations so I have to venture into the depths of the basement among the not yet unpacked boxes and try to retrieve the tubs containing all our spooky stuff!

If you want to see more desks or other work spaces (anything goes here) then pop over to  Julia's blog for deets!

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I am not showing my own desk today for WOYWW but the desk I had at the retreat I was at on Saturday.  It is far more interesting! Anyway, my own desk is piled high with stuff to put away from the retreat!

On Saturday morning we were all working on this cute mini album designed by Kristy Lee for WRMK.  

Here is the stash I bought at the Steals.com warehouse sale.  We were given a tour and then lots of shopping time!  I didn't need long to grab this little lot!

After shopping we made this mini Halloween accordion album. The class was by American Crafts.

Unfinished, will show the inside again when I get it completed.

The WRMK album.

KC from MME played some trivia games and challenged us to come up with a quick layout.

Photo courtesy of Kristy Lee (Scrapbook Steals)

The busy, bustling room!

apologies for such a long post but it isn't every week I am on a retreat!  I finished the Halloween album I showed the very beginnings of last week and will show it Thursday (lots of pics) so come back then if you would like to see the finished article!

if you would like to see more desks or join in visit Julia's blog for details.

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Hopefully I am posting this on the correct day of the week, seeing as I post Whats on your workdesk Wednesday on a Tuesday evening, it is easy to see where I become confused.  Not helping is the fact I have no idea where I am this week!  I am off to a scrapping retreat on Friday so I don't have the usual amount of days to work with this week, I don't know why that throws me but it does!

So, onto my desk, a template for a Halloween album, doesn't look much now but hopefully after working on it this coming weekend it should be spooktacular!

 Also doing today, some stitching of paper, my favourite kind of stitching!  This is for the inside of a card I am making for Thursday's Cute Card Thursday.  

If you want more details on WOYWW pop on over to Julia's blog.  I am off to pack up my craft supplies for a weekend of scrapping heaven!

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 As it is time for WOYWW here is what is on my desk today .......

a set of 17 ATC's in progress (backs only at this point) for a scrapbooking retreat swap.

Slow progress today as work has resumed in the house decorating department, today was the pantry door tomorrow will be the basement staircase! 

Many of you  asked to see the finished article from last week so here is my daughter's banner up on her bedroom wall.

Hope you will join in with us and show us your workspace this week, pop over to Julia's blog to link up or find more desks to have a nose around!

thanks for dropping by!

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Time for WOYWW again!

The things I am currently working on - some wall decor for my kids' bedrooms.  Started these on Monday evening but not got much further today as I was helping out at school.

 and some I made earlier.....I love these sentiments from Whimsy stamps stamped on Kraft.  Not got a plan for them yet, but I am sure I will find a good use for them!

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Finished a couple of projects yesterday,  so my desk is pretty clear for the moment.  I am about to go searching through my papers for my next layout!

Some scraps still remain, as does the card I made yesterday, you can see it properly here along with the layout I created with it!

The maltesers are one of a few English chocolates I brought back from our trip.  I can buy them here but they are so expensive.  I am hoarding them just now, only breaking into them when I need to.  Today, I needed a chocfest! Well, a malteser fest really!

The badge on my desk is from the football game we went to on Saturday, my very first and I have to say I enjoyed it more than I expected to, even started to understand it, just a little!  Come Superbowl I might watch some of the game and not just the adverts!

On my desk this week is this photo journal book I picked up from a Yard Sale quite a while back, I am sure it was only about 50 cents!  I couldn't believe my luck, it is archival safe too!

I have a dilemma, should this become my December Daily for 2012 or should I keep the front intact and make it an album to document our recent house move with all the before and after pictures.  The picture on the front is very appropriate to where we live so I wouldn't alter it.

The pages inside are black and there are also lined sheets in between so plenty of journaling space.   

What would you do with it?

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