Now - I haven't even had my summer holiday yet - (7 weeks and Cyprus here we come!), but I decided I couldn't put it off any longer and really must make some attempt to start getting Christmas cards organised. So, on my desk today (well last night) is some of the contents of my 'christmas stash' drawer that I started sorting out.
And my box of Christmas stamps which my lovely OH kindly got down from the top shelf for me. Speaking of my OH - he now mentions WOYWW when I get home from work on a Tuesday eve 'cos he knows I'll be off into the spare room at some point to take pics and throw words at the computer. Bless him he's almost as enthusiastic as me !
Ooh and how excited was I today to find a comment left by the lovely Elizabeth and Bleubeard telling me my blog is her 'pick of the day' for weds! I'm so chuffed especially considering the blogs she has chosen from super talented people that completely overshadow my little pieces - and the fun and great stuff she has on her own blog! So thanks Elizabeth xx And as if that wasn't exciting enough, I have also been picked as a Ginger Gem in Gingersnaps Creations 'Marker' challenge - what great news to end the day on!
Well I'm off to study the weather forecast - we've a picnic planned at work tomorrow (well today!) I work with foster carers and we throw an annual get together in the local park for them and the children. I'm face painting being the 'arty one' of the team, but it will be a little soggy if the weather's like it was today...i.e. very wet! Keep your fingers crossed for us! Happy WOYWW...look forward to hopping about when I get home. If you want to share your creative space and have a nosy at others, it all happens here at Julia's Stamping ground! Esther xx
oh well done,on you getting,picked hun so well desreved too and also for,your win,too,as for your crafty things oh wow hun so many stamps,so much xmas things,love them all,hugs cheryl xxxxx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Esther. Wow what a lot of Christmas stash and some great stamps, your cards will be terrific. Enjoy your picnic. Annette x
ReplyDeleteIs it Wednesday yet? I hope so, because I have started to celebrate! Congrats on being a Ginger Gem. And how SWEET of you to even mention my little blog. The honor is really all MINE, my dear!
ReplyDeleteI don't own half as many stamps total as you have Christmas stamps. What beauties they are, too. I really love those words. Had to enlarge the photo (nice photo by the way) to see the dove in "Peace." All of them are real keepers.
Still can't wrap my head around Christmas with the heat wave I am stuck in. I would gladly trade you my oppressive heat and humidity in exchange for a little rain. Hope you take photos of your face painting efforts. Have a great WOYWW.
Oh my...I'm taking a week off creating and devoting it to my poor chaotic studio. There i said it and now I must do it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I forgot to say congrats on your Ginger Gem piece and being picked as blog of the day by BB&E!
ReplyDeleteMorning Esther! Many congrats on being a Ginger Gem! and blog of the day by Elizabeth! And oh my what wonderful looking christmassy stash! Very cute little fircones and love all your stamps!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful WOYWW!
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The weather here is fab, so I hope you're having a lovely summery day that will totally put you off wanting to do anything Christmassy when you get home. really I do. You recognise jealousy whenyou read it - huh huh huh!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on all your achievements. Cyprus is looming - lucky you - I love Paphos and have spent many brill holidays there. If you are going there try the Sissyfos rooftop restaurant.
ReplyDeleteNearly forgot - love your busy busy desk.
Hi Esther
ReplyDeletelovely goodies on your desk,fabulous collection of stamp, congrats on being picked blog of the day, have a great picnic, sue,x
I'm sorry but this week your desk offends me, its just far to early to be merry and bright.BAH HUMBUG
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Congratulations on getting picked and i see why .Love looking around your blog.Hope you have great day at the picnic and weather keeps dry for you all.Love all christmas stash women for my own heart i just loveeee Crimbo!
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P.s forgot to say should be nice as here in Suffolk it's hot sunny blue skies,not sure whereabouts you are as big place!
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Lovely shot of your desk today.
ReplyDeleteLove looking at all your stash today and congrats on all your public appearances too :0)
ReplyDeleteOooh what a busy day for you, congratulations on all thats happened. Am loving all the Christmas stamps there - I am already getting excited about Christmas now (am far worse than my children!) Hope you have a great day tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteAggh! The 'C' word! Not yet for me, I'm afraid - it's like a death sentence to my creativity. Have fun. Happy WOYWW!
ReplyDeleteOh lucky you, no holiday for me tis year, only house/dog sitting someone else, but it will make a change, great desk as usual, and spotted that Elizabeth had mentioned your lovely guest book and cards, they were fabulous! Have a great WOYWW!!
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Have a great WOYWW!!
((Lyn))
oh gosh another woywwer doing xmas already...it's catching lol
ReplyDeletehow sweet of your hubby, mine knows not to plan too much if he is off on a weds, as it is my blogging day lol
My hubby has got used to wednesdays too, he notices all the phone bleeps I get telling me I have email lol :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful xmas stamps you have!
*hugs* Heather x
Not Christmas already. I haven't finished this year's birthday cards yet! Good luck with the weather. Soggy kids - yak!
ReplyDeleteLuv Joanne xx
That's impressive organisation thinking about Christmas already! Hope your picnic went off well.
ReplyDeleteWell done, it's well deserved!
ReplyDeleteLove the amount of Christmas stamps :)
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aw, I would add inks, but that's one thing I still haven't got any of!, Do love that Carole Singing, Penny Black stamp!
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You made a good point about taking photos of the kids. It never even occurred to me until I read your post. That was a DUH moment for me. Glad it was a good day, though.
ReplyDeleteAs an update, at 2 pm my time, it was 107 F. at the bank as I drove by. Right before that, I took a photo of it, and it was 106 F. Must mean I am so hot, I raised the temp at the bank (grin). Happy WOYWW yet again.
just a quick return to answer your question.. i won the 3 tier baskets as a job lot on ebay.. not particularly cheap but worth ever penny in my eyes lol
ReplyDeleteLoving the stamps and the blingy stuff on your desk.
ReplyDeleteYes this is my 3rd comment to your blo...but I wanted to say I do lve your space and yes the Kool Aid tags do have that fruity smell on whatever you make but it's pretty unoffensive!
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW Esther! Lots of stash to go at there for christmas cards & look at that giant box of stamps (jaw drops open & eyes on stalks)ooo would love to root & toot in there!! cant belive it comes round so quick can you? Feeling a bit like getting on with stuff again now after my slump, back on track a bit! Thanks for the kind words you left me, that was a realy nice gesture & I thank you for it Esther!.Have a great Picnic, hope the weather staves off for you too!
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What a lot of stuff you have. Loving the workdesk and contents !!
ReplyDeleteIf you want me to answer your questions about Fibro Esther, then please email me via my blog.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win and the desk pick. Christmas is too close and too far for me to deal with right now.
ReplyDelete"Fraid I'm another Bah Humbug as I freak out seeing things for C*****mas already! One month of the year for it does me, I'm afraid.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the snoop, nonetheless,
JoZarty
Congrats! How nice off your hubby (don't know what the O stands for though :s) to mention WOYWW. I bought some yummy yummy for my tummy Christmas papers today too. Think it's too sad to use them just yet but you have one fab Christmas stamp collection!
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** Evi **
Great pics, enjoyed snooping! Sorry I'm a day late getting round to you.
ReplyDeleteloving all your crafty christmasy goodies sorry I am late this week thanks for sharing your fab space - loving your desk thanks for my snoop :o)
ReplyDeleteHave fun face painting today, and I will be wishing for you to stay dry. And goodness me, look at all those Christmas goodies for crafting.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderfully mad and curiously enchanted day...
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congrats on being picked as a Ginger gem and congrats on having a great workspace I just want to have a rummage
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WTG Esther!
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Congratulations Esther, well deserved praise, love your work:) xx
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