What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #842

 Morning deskers, welcome to our weekly Wednesday Blog Hop WOYWW,  now being hosted on Sarah Brennan's blog. Here's the link for that lovely lady - Sarah's Craft Shed - pop on over and join in, see what it's all about and join in yourself. 

Well my desk at home is still unphotographable but here's my desk at Craft Club on Tuesday - so much space!!

 I was  working on a card for a friend - I already made a sunflower card for DiL's birthday next week and thought this design could do with a repeat as they both love sunflowers. 

We were also playing around with the chevrons which are pretty cool but take up a lot of room on an a6 card. Good for double sided scraps!

Here they are after finishing them at home. 

Most of those sentiments are at least 15 years old. 

Here's a set of tags from the craft weekend. I thought I had photographed everything but obviously put them somewhere weird! Be quicker to do it again so more next week.

Lots going on, Lionel stopover Thurs/Friday will  be a challenge but I have a free weekend to recover.  

Have a wonderful week, love n hugs Cindyxx

WOYWW 841

 Morning deskers, welcome to our weekly Wednesday Blog Hop WOYWW,  now being hosted on Sarah Brennan's blog. Here's the link for that lovely lady - Sarah's Craft Shed - pop on over and join in, see what it's all about and join in yourself. 

This is going to be a lazy  non crafty post, but really I've been AWOL so long it would take a mega post to catch you up.

When I last saw you I was off to a craft weekend, followed by a few days away with my sister, then ditto with the 'kids' and my little Splodge (that's where we are in the photo - middle of nowhere, no internet). A craft fair, a day at the races, a full week away with all my sisters (also the middle of nowhere - no internet) a ton of commissions to finish (really gonna stop doing that) and double childminding duties as due to bereavement Lionel's childminder has closed until September. And we've had a summer!! Sorry, won't catch me moaning about the heat as I moan constantly about the cold and dark for about 8 months of the year. 

So it's been a few weeks but I'm still here!! 

Only the one photo as the desk is clear at the moment. Also having problems with my bloomin' photo uploads again and can't be bothered to spoil this lovely day stressing about that.

My visits may be staggered this week as I have tons on thhe obligatory to do list but I did want to catch up.

Have a lovely week - Cindyxx

WOYWW!! Sixteenth Anniversary Edition #832

 Morning deskers, welcome to a special edition of our weekly Wednesday Blog Hop WOYWW,  now being hosted on Sarah Brennan's blog. Here's the link for that lovely lady - Sarah's Craft Shed - pop on over and join in, see what it's all about and join in yourself. 

This week is the 16th anniversary of sharing craft, fun and friendship. Thank you for everyone who just turns up. Even if I don't make it myself every week I love to think that someone is there. Well here is my ATC.

The desk itself is empty as I am about to start packing for a crafty retreat and a few days away from Friday. 

Off to say hi to everyone now.

Have a good week, love n hugs

Cindyxx

What's On Your Work Desk? Wednesday #831

 Morning deskers, welcome to our weekly Wednesday Blog Hop WOYWW,  now being hosted on Sarah Brennan's blog. Here's the link for that lovely lady - Sarah's Craft Shed - pop on over and join in, see what it's all about and join in yourself. 

Here's a photo of my desk from craft club yesterday. I had a bag of pre-cut pieces in my WIP box (probably done for a class as there were 8 sets) to  make up an exploding card. There was no sample and the pieces I had cut made no sense with the card size. Managed one but it turned out pretty iffy so finished 3 more as just side folding cards. The rest of the cut bits have been 'filed' or put away for another day. Life is too short to try and figure out what I was doing yesterday never mind 5 years ago. 

I forgot to pick up my 'happy's. Rectified now.

So short and sweet for me - won't bore you with a photo of my studio desk but let's just say   -      the inks are out.

If anyone wants a physical trade for the Anniversary let me know in the comments as I shall be getting to these this week!!

Have a great WOYWW, love n hugs

Cindyxx 

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #830

 Morning deskers, welcome to our weekly Wednesday Blog Hop WOYWW,  now being hosted on Sarah Brennan's blog. Here's the link for that lovely lady - Sarah's Craft Shed - pop on over and join in, see what it's all about and join in yourself. 

Such a busy week though I can't tell you what I did!

Sunday was the highlight - my DiL managed to complete the Marathon in just under 6 hours - she took it fairly easy so as not to aggravate her injury and she did brilliantly. It seemed like hubby and I were racing all over London all day but the only time we managed to get to the front and catch up with her was around mile 23 - we were so glad we were able to do that!!  She's still recovering but in high spirits despite the aches and pains!!

Was going to take a photo of my Tuesday craft club desk but forgot but here is what I managed to achieve this week, all from my scrap box!! Apart from these, my actual desk is empty again, with just the samples for Friday's craft class that need finishing off with a sentiment. The 'technique' this month is embossing with a stencil.

Hubby is on his way to Helsinki for the Mayday celebrations and seriously miffed that he might miss out on some nice weather while he is away. 

Some people are just never satisfied!!

Have a good week, love n hugs Cindyxx

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #829

 Morning deskers, welcome to our weekly Wednesday Blog Hop WOYWW,  now being hosted on Sarah Brennan's blog. Here's the link for that lovely lady - Sarah's Craft Shed - pop on over and join in, see what it's all about and join in yourself. 

Sorry I've been AWOL again, hope everyone had a lovely Easter. Last time I posted I was bemoaning my lack of inspiration. Thank you all for your helpful comments. Of course eventually I got my act together and produced my double page. Didn't enjoy it and not entirely happy with it but it's done and ready to post but I said I would wait until the recipient gets back from holidays. Oh well, another few days lying around in my studio won't hurt I guess.

My actual desk? Nothing much happening, just been too busy to craft and only managing the odd card from the clutter of bits on my desk.

In other news, my DD Chelsey (a visualiser/stylist with M&S) and little Splodge have started on a new adventure. They have a company instagram page showcasing children's and women's clothing and guess who has a starring role? Pop over here to drop them them a like or a follow. 

Excitement is building here for my DIL who is running in the London Marathon on Sunday for Teenage Cancer Trust. As a survivor herself she is a big supporter of the charity. Sadly despite rigorous training for MONTHS she has been plagued by an ankle injury for the last two weeks and yesterday came down with some random bug that has laid her low. Unlike this little chap  she is not a happy bunny. 

Have a great week, love n hugs Cindyxx

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #827

 Morning deskers, welcome to our weekly Wednesday Blog Hop WOYWW,  now being hosted on Sarah Brennan's blog. Here's the link for that lovely lady -Sarah's Craft Shed - pop on over and join in, see what it's all about and join in yourself.

Here's the desk. Not much has happened here this week but I do have something looming. 

Oh the horror of the blank page.

I am in a swap, indeed have been in it for some time. 

I have had this  'art journal' in my possession upward of six months. 

Way upward. 

I need to create a double page spread but have no idea where to start.

I need it done, I need it gone, I need some inspiration!! 

The only prompt I have is it should be something uplifting/positive. 

Given the state of the world that might be an ask. 

So, gentle deskers, give me an idea, a prompt, a pithy quote,  a line of poetry ... something to spark my creativity!!

I meanwhile will continue to scroll through pinterest and get distracted by recipes for feta cheese or minced beef.

Have a lovely week,

love n hugs, Cindy xx