Tuesday, 7 September 2010

WOYWW (and a little bit of Christmas)

I think in my case this week it should be W isn't OYWW as it would be quicker to discuss!! I seem to have filled the space around me leaving just that area in the middle - time for a tidy up I think!! The problem is I've got my Christmas stash out of it's drawer - and the drawer is blocked by a pile of stuff so I can't put things away - well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it - I couldn't possible tidy the pile (I've not photographed it either - maybe one for next week!).

I did turn the camera slightly to my left and snap a different pile of stuff gradually building in front of my storage drawers which as you can see is already blocking the bottom two at least...serious stacking issue going on in my craft space...Oh for a magic wand and an extra ten foot of space!

The card on my desk is what is partly to blame for the mess - made with one of my favourate Penny Black christmas stamps and using my favourate colours it's for the following challenges -

Penny Black Saturday - Purple, cream and Brown
Penny Black at Allsorts - Punch Away
Stampin for the Weekend  -  Shabby or Vintage
The Stamp Man - Musical
Sir Stampalot - All Distressed
Creative Inspirations - Anything except square or rectangle

Never made a circular card before and it was fun to do - used chalks to colour image, distress inks for background (including on the back of the vellum which is printed with a gold pattern) and the music score is stamped in Metallic Stazon which Julia was discussing just this week - it's glorious! Speaking of Julia - pop on over to her blog 'The Stamping Ground' and join in the WOYWW fun - even if you're like me and only have the time to visit a few desks each week, it's great having a nosey.  Happy WOYWW...Esther xx
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  1. Birgit8 September 2010 at 00:10

    Love the card and the cute hedgehogs. I like how you placed the stars and embelishments.Pretty

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  2. G Peplow8 September 2010 at 00:33

    Hi Esther, your desk looks like mine, full:)
    Love your card the colours are really warm and rich, so Christmassy! It's lovely:) xx

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  3. Netty8 September 2010 at 00:50

    Smashing card Esther. x

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  4. Bleubeard and Elizabeth8 September 2010 at 07:49

    I made a ton of circle pieces for a swap once. I swore I would NEVER do it again. They are a pain for someone who is craft knife challenged. You did good. I can't cut for anything if it isn't straight. I see it really IS time to tidy up when you can't open your drawers (grin).

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  5. PinksyDoodles8 September 2010 at 07:53

    This is a great card Esther. I love how the music score looks stamped in metallic Stazon.
    Thank you for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
    Clare x

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  6. Helen8 September 2010 at 08:14

    Great card, I love that Penny Black stamp too, they are so cute. Love the stash shots, that open drawer is ready for a good old rummage!

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  7. Jennie -The Artistic Stamper8 September 2010 at 08:14

    oh NO! more Christmas.. lol and an inch is good.. I generally work in half an inch!!
    Happy Woywwing!

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  8. TinaB8 September 2010 at 08:18

    Great card xxx Love your desk hun xx hugs Tina xx

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  9. Unknown8 September 2010 at 08:24

    I know that feeling Esther ... Loving that card!

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  10. Sheila8 September 2010 at 08:27

    Nice card. Overstuffed drawers are always full of neat surprises.

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  11. Jules8 September 2010 at 08:31

    Hi Esther

    What a gorgeous Christmas card. I love your singing hedgies .. .. and the torn edges alongside your punch looks great.

    The gold brings everything together so perfectly.

    Thank you for sharing with Penny Black at Allsorts this month.

    Your workspace looks like mine LOL!! It wouldn't matter how much table space I had I would still end up working in a 12" square!!!

    Love Jules xx

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  12. cheryl8 September 2010 at 08:44

    great desk hun and oh love the cards,gosh am so behind oh well i will start soonish,he he hugs cheryl xxxxxxxxx

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  13. Nikki8 September 2010 at 08:45

    Cute Christmas card you just have to love Penny black stamps they are so adorable :)

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  14. Annie8 September 2010 at 08:47

    Love your card but it will take me a looooong time to get in the mood for making christmas cards :-)
    A x

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  15. Hope and Chances8 September 2010 at 08:49

    Great card, I made a start but couldn't quite get into the swing of xmas just yet :-)

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  16. Lothian Crafts8 September 2010 at 08:51

    I love your card. The musical background looks great.
    Elaine

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  17. Phree8 September 2010 at 09:01

    Lovely desk and card. I have a few piles of stuff myself that makes getting into drawers impossible so I can relate to this post - I really ought to do something about them.

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  18. Lizzybobs8 September 2010 at 09:13

    great space thanks for sharing and love the christmas card ;o)

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  19. Yenni Natalia8 September 2010 at 09:14

    I LOVE YOUR XMAS CARD! love the subtle colours and especially padded stars..make me want to touch it

    Love to see more of your craft desk next week :)

    hugs
    yenni

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  20. donnalouiserodgers8 September 2010 at 09:22

    oh this is a lovely card, and such a beautifully presented blog -it smacks of Due Care adn Attention - really lovely place to visit...thanks for the snoop

    Dx

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  21. Minxy8 September 2010 at 09:31

    seems like this is becoming a wide spread problem amongst desks everywhere..i think the technical term for it is Illsortitlaterpileitus, its very common and is treatable so not to worry too much lol

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  22. Bluefairy4U8 September 2010 at 09:34

    Lovely Christmas card and all your lovely goodies oozing out of the drawers he he. Lovely blog so creative, wish mine could look like yours.
    Have a lovely day thanks for the snoop. Hugs Jo.xxx

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  23. The Crafty Goat Girl8 September 2010 at 09:52

    Morning Esther, beautiful Christmas card, I am really into circles at the moment. Great colours and image you have used. I would worry if my desk was very clean, lol!

    Enjoy your day and thanks for sharing, hugs Heidi xx

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  24. Claire8 September 2010 at 10:06

    Great desk, thanks for sharing
    C
    xx

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  25. Sue8 September 2010 at 10:36

    Hi Esther
    lovely creative space, think we all wish we had more, more space more goodies! lol, lovely card,happy WOYWW, sue,x

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  26. Zue8 September 2010 at 11:10

    I think it is nice to have everything at hand, makes life easy.

    You have some good storage there too!
    Sue xx

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  27. brenda8 September 2010 at 11:26

    Hi Esther

    A really charming card.

    The soft colours work so well with the music DP and that touch of lilac lifts the image perfectly.

    Thank you for sharing with us at Penny Black at Allsorts and Stampalot Challenges thos month and good luck.

    B x

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  28. Sarah8 September 2010 at 11:29

    I love all the storage going up the wall. I definitely need more wall storage. This WOYWW is going to cost me a fortune if I keep seeing things I need!

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  29. Joanne Stott8 September 2010 at 11:31

    Oh i love this circular card and you choice of stamp is fantastic (perfect for xmas cards too). Thank you for joining us at SFTW for this weeks challenge.

    Hugs

    Joanne x

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  30. Hels Sheridan8 September 2010 at 12:59

    Gorgeous card hun... and as for your room...erm... mine was like that last week.. now it is a placde of bliss and peace and tidyness... took FOUR flipping hours to get like it but... it won't last long... so there is little point in tidying up... waste of time and it always gets bad again ROFL

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  31. Morti8 September 2010 at 13:11

    Lovely christmas card - and it definitely looks like you're suffering from a stash attack! TFS! x

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  32. Mandy8 September 2010 at 13:14

    LOVE your card! love how your desk looks like you are having loads of creative fun :)

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  33. Theresa Plas8 September 2010 at 13:27

    O wow! Very cool work space and lovely card Esther!

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  34. Twiglet8 September 2010 at 14:33

    A great little card and a brill snoop - thanks

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  35. Sew This N That8 September 2010 at 15:20

    Oh you messy pup rofl :)
    Beautiful card babe, love the hedgies :)
    *hugs* Heather x

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  36. Linapyssel8 September 2010 at 16:19

    The card is so cute..with the little singing hedgehogs,,,I love them!
    the torn edges is lovelly aswell as the shape of your pretty card!

    Thank you for joining at Sit Stampalot this month and good luck!!
    Lina x

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  37. Andrea - Wales, UK8 September 2010 at 16:24

    Such a cute card and I love all your mess this week, so much to snoop at!

    A.xx

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  38. Pattie8 September 2010 at 16:53

    Oh, I love the monochromatic feel with just that hint of color here - great job and I love circle cards! Thanks for sharing it with us at Creative Inspirations!

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  39. Kate's Makes8 September 2010 at 17:23

    A fab card, love that image and how you've used the vellum too! Thanks for playing along with our SFTW challenge :o) Kate x

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  40. Sarpreet8 September 2010 at 18:26

    Gorgeous Penny Black image, great storage, Fab workspace. Happy WOYWW! Thank you for showing us your workspace.

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  41. JoZart Designs8 September 2010 at 18:50

    Great nosey with lots of yummy stash. We never have enough space do we and, like you, I need an elf to tidy each night as I snooze!
    JoZarty x

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  42. Sid8 September 2010 at 19:03

    Some fab storage, too early for my Xmas yet !!

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  43. Chrissie8 September 2010 at 19:52

    If you ever find that space maker magic wand... send it on to me....please!
    Chrissie

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  44. pinky8 September 2010 at 20:15

    Gorgeous card Ester, just love those little hedgies and the musical background. Thanks for playing along at Sir stampalot this month.
    Pinky

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  45. Ciara8 September 2010 at 20:50

    I love the colours you've used on your Christmas card :-)

    Ciara
    xx

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  46. Daniele8 September 2010 at 21:52

    great messy desk, I love the card, the colour scheme is lovely
    hugs

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  47. Sunshine Girl9 September 2010 at 05:53

    Fabulous card and lovely busy desk there!

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  48. peggy aplSEEDS9 September 2010 at 05:57

    always nice to see i'm not the only one with stacking issues and wishes for more space!

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  49. Nan9 September 2010 at 08:34

    I love looking at your space...alwyas something neat ...that card is so cute. :) Nan

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  50. Cardmaking Galore9 September 2010 at 09:17

    Seems you got a massive amount of craft stash - who's worrying about storage issues lol?!

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  51. My name is Cindy9 September 2010 at 12:14

    Thanks for commenting on my blog Esther - cute card - it never fails to amaze me quite how many different things I need to get out just to make one card lol!!

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  52. Kath Stewart9 September 2010 at 20:18

    such a cute card esther...thanks for sharing your workdesk today and great take on the colour challenge....thanks for joining in the fun at PBSC...hugs kath xxx

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  53. Unknown9 September 2010 at 20:50

    Great card, nobody would guess you've never made a circular card before. Love the image and your colouringis great. Thanks for joining us at Creative Inspirations.
    Hugs
    Dawn x

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  54. Vintage Milly9 September 2010 at 21:35

    Hi Esther, thanks for joining in with us at Creative Inspirations. What a great card! Don't you just love Penny Black? - me too. I really like your music score stamping, it is so effective, you have done a great job here,
    Em.x

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  55. Vintage Milly9 September 2010 at 21:36

    OOh, I forgot to say, I am so glad I am not on my own - my desk is just like yours - tee hee,
    Em.x

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  56. Tracy10 September 2010 at 11:40

    Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining Sir Stampalot’s challenge, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  57. Sally H10 September 2010 at 22:32

    Great card with lovely distressing! Wonderful! Thanks for sharing with us at Sir Stampalot this month and good luck!

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  58. WW11 September 2010 at 00:58

    Love the hedgehogs.

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  59. Julia Dunnit11 September 2010 at 22:50

    Lovely card Esther - made my mind up about the gold Stazon for sure. And the wish for another 10 foot - see, if I grant it, this time next year, you'll 'need' more. Really.!!

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  60. Fleur11 September 2010 at 23:24

    What a gorgeous card, love the sweet image
    Thanks for joining Penny Black @ ALLSORTS this month, good luck
    Hugz Fleur xXx

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  61. Bleubeard and Elizabeth12 September 2010 at 00:14

    I just HAD to stop by and tell you how moved I was by your lovely comment you left today. I was touched beyond words. Thank you!

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  62. Francesca12 September 2010 at 07:19

    A wonderful Card , love the distressing.
    Thanks for joining us this month at Sir Stampalot and good luck!
    Hugs
    Francesca

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  63. Anonymous13 September 2010 at 10:38

    What a sweet card! Great coloring! Love the circular card design and the great paper coordination!

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  64. Mummylade13 September 2010 at 17:11

    so cute, love all the gold! Thank you so much for entering the Penny Black@Allsorts challenge with this!

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  65. coldwaters214 September 2010 at 21:24

    Oh wow this is absolutely gorgeous I love the shape and colours that image is fabulous oh my word this so appeals to me thank you for joining us at both Sir Stampalot and Creative Impressions
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  66. scotspanda23 September 2010 at 16:13

    awww how cute is that? lovely circle card, the image is fab and the paper you used are great

    thanks for joining in with the fun at Penny Black @ Allsorts. Good luck!

    Amanda xx

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