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

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday # 826

 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. 

April already and my brain still  hasn't caught up with the fact it is 2025. Still, weather's lovely, not too much drama going on, and my mood is good.

The desks are fairly cluttered but no real projects on it, just the hiatus between craft club and tinkering. On the left you can see my new big bag to take all my stuff to Tuesday craft club, it can take a lot so hopefully I can get away with just the one. Love the colours!!

Mother's day was nice , a cheeky bbq in the sunshine (but my, that wind got nippy!!). DD and I are going to catch the 'Naomi' expo at the V & A this w/e before it closes with DD treating me to lunch. Lots of tulips (my favourite).

Not a lot of crafting this week but I did finish my commission. 

I had those flowers out so made a few more cards. 

We survived the Monkey Music but Splodge and I were both a bit overwhelmed! I'm sure it won't take long to settle in (BUT - the noise!!). A nice group and I wasn't the only Nonna. Tomorrow we have to go on our own but granddad is going to meet us afterwards and we are going to explore the park as it should be a nice day.

Have a great week, love n hugs Cindy xx 

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #825

 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. 

How these weeks do fly,  but lovely to see some slightly better weather and unmistakable signs of Spring. Might even make it into the garden soon!

Desk has been fairly quiet until yesterday when I used up some pieces that had been stamped and coloured pre-covid I swear!! This is my standy-uppy desk. 

Today my other desk has evidence of me testing out a layout for a commission (the blue one) , and why not make a couple more cards while these flowers are out? All scrap bits!!

Hope to do a better job of getting round this week as I don't have a lot on though I am having a short drive to check out the new Range that has opened nearby and also to check the parking near a local 'Monkey Music' that I have agreed to take Lionel to every Thursday. Which of course let's the old man off of babysitting for the whole morning so not best pleased. Heaven help me, sitting in a room full of toddlers and singing for 45 minutes - what was I thinking? 

Hope you are well, have a lovely week, love n hugs Cindyxx

WOYWW 824 - late late late!!

Morning deskers, (or should I say afternoon, very late on parade) 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. 

Needs to be a quickie!

1. Lionel's  finished birthday  card

2. Two commission cards I managed to get done this week. I have 3 more to do, then I think I am going to stop - they take too long!!

3. We'll ignore the desk, it's just piled with boxes!!

Instead couple of pics of the birthday boy. I'll try and get some photos of his trip to diggerland for next week. He really enjoyed it!!

(He also loved his birthday cake - first time eating chocolate cake!.)

I won't be round till later, have a good week, love n hugs,

Cindy xx

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #822

 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 I'm back after 3 1/2 weeks of lovely Tenerife sunshine, rested, refreshed and suitable chilled, (or would be if I wasn't so bummed out by the activities of a certain orange haired clown and his cronies but I'm trying not to let it kill my vibe for a few days).

The internet was terrible in both places we stayed so I had zero motivation to join in WOYWW. I'm guessing that is not a surprise. I've not got much crafting to show but here's my desk anyway.

Aah, well I did go to craft club Tuesday afternoon and made a start on a card for a very special boy. 

Did I mention Little Splodge will be 2 on Sunday? 

And he's crazy about diggers? 

I'll let you see how the card turns out. Meanwhile here's a pic of him on a beach in Mexico. DD wanted to do a long haul flight before they have to pay for his seat and they had no babysitters as we were away ...I'm sure it would have been cheaper to pay for extra childminding but I think they had fun.

Hope you are all well. I have a clear day and everyone else should be gainfully employed elsewhere today so hopefully I can dash round to everyone without interruption - first time for everything.

Love n hugs, Cindy xx