What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #

Well hello there - did you miss me? It's been a fortnight to remember I can tell you that.

I'd like to be upfront with you all, I'm checking in but I doubt I'll get round to anyone today.

But I thought you'd like to hear my news.

Bet you can guess. 

My daughter picked up her keys to her new house on 28th February and us girls did what we could to move her clothes etc day by day, no mean task as DD is a real fashionista!! (Seriously, she's a stylist). Stuff kept arriving and the flatpack gurus were fully occupied. The two most important items, the fridge and the washing machine are still not in situ or in service at the time of writing. (Priorities guys).

One week later she went into labour which was totally natural - kudos! -  and delivered a beautiful baby boy, 7lb 10 oz on 9th March. Shortly after baby became unwell with an undiagnosed infection and as a result was kept in for lots of antibiotics and tests to rule out any nasties. Stressful time.

But he was given the all clear last night and will be coming home today!! I have only been able to see him once as they are still pretty strict in the hospital about visitors. Hoping to up my cuddle count tomorrow.

I make no apologies for this little fix of baby porn, scroll by if you aren't interested!! 

No name as yet so I can't finish my congrats card ...... the only thing on my desk this week!!

Have a good week, love n hugs Cindy xx

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #716

Well good morning deskers!! Welcome to our weekly Wednesday Blog Hop - WOYWW. Here's the link to the one responsible, the lovely Julia at Stamping Ground - pop on over and join in, see what it's all about and join in yourself. 

Here's my desk:

I am currently trying out a new stamp which caught my eye. I guess it's a Christmas stamp but thought it might also pass for a sympathy card or even a wedding at a push. Anyhow, this is my first go at stamping it out and colouring it in which is surprisingly relaxing.  As you can see a myriad of pens have been brought out to play. Of course all done in a totally haphazard fashion so I have no idea which pens are the colours I like. So me, just jump in with both feet, no plan at all. But I think I like this one. 

Here's a little commission for a friend.

And a few more cards made with the 'bits on my desk or floating round the craft room that never made it on to a card before'. Better than binning them I suppose.

On a personal note I am feeling much better - my poorliness last week turned out to be Covid - second time in 4 months!! But very mild symptoms. 

Also we heard last night at 6 pm that my daughter has at last exchanged contracts and we will be getting the keys on the 28th February - so I might not make the next WOYWW as it will be moving in day. It's been a very stressful week but all smiles now and she finishes work on Friday. Fingers crossed we get everything moved in before bebe decides to make an appearance. (If I wasn't already totally grey........).

Have a wonderful week, love n hugs Cindyxx

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #715

Well hello there deskers!! Welcome to our weekly Wednesday Blog Hop - WOYWW. Here's the link to the one responsible, the lovely Julia at Stamping Ground - pop on over and join in, see what it's all about and join in yourself.   

Haven't done that much crafting this week, been feeling a bit flat and now I definitely have a cold and my cough (which I have ALL the time) is terrible today. Here's the desk:-

I had to make an emergency card for my nephew on Monday as the one I intended to give to him has disappeared into the depths of the craft room. It was quicker to make a new one than look for it. It had to be simple and fast and was only needed to be a vehicle for a few notes folded up inside, if you get my drift. I made a variation of this pinterest find and while I had the dies out I made a few more experimenting with the layout. I think this is one I may take to craft club at some point as it's an easy prep and make up. 

You can also see a pile of scraps liberated from my stash of spots/stripes and checks. Some I've cut down to make mats but all those others will probably get punched or die cut at some point today.

On the personal front DD has a moving date of the 23rd (or possibly 28th)  February. Fingers crossed!! Just 2 weeks before her due date.

Absolutely adored '& Juliet' and had a fantastic night out with my 'library' gals. It finishes in the West End in a few weeks, not sure if it's going on tour but would really recommend it. Supposed to be going to a jazz night at Pizza Express on Thursday (present to my hubby for his birthday which I also  get to enjoy) but not sure I'm up for it at the mo. 

So that's it from me, sniffly and sorry for myself!!

Happy WOYWW, love n hugs Cindyxx

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday # 714

Good Morning All!! Welcome to our weekly Wednesday Blog Hop - WOYWW. Here's the link to the one responsible, the lovely Julia at Stamping Ground - pop on over and join in, see what it's all about and join in yourself.   

Hope all is well with you. Finally got my new glasses so I can actually see again and should be able to get round today. Shoulder is also improving, still restricted movement but it doesn't hurt all the time. Here's my desk.

I'm in the middle of a commission which fortunately came together quite quickly as I'm about to call time on new orders whilst we await our new arrival. DD will be 36 weeks pregnant on Friday. Still no sign of a house exchange date, never mind moving in, if we haven't heard by Friday we will have to think about putting Plan B in motion. (Can anyone tell me what Plan B is?) 

It's all baby, baby, baby here so be prepared as I shall probably be very boring for the next couple of months. We had 2 (yes 2) baby showers here at the weekend as we couldn't fit everyone in at one sitting. The resultant haul is now being stored in my craft room so there is nowhere to get away from it. Expecting the pram and car seat to arrive this week.

And the GP chooses now to ask for a blood pressure reading......

Anyway a couple of Baby Shower pics. My niece made a beautiful cake.

I have been carrying on with my Christmas card making (still just using up bits) when I've had the odd minute and also managed a gardening card for hubby. 

Also managed a craft class, we made this fun fold card. It was a bit of a challenge wearing glasses I couldn't see with!!

Enjoyed going to see Mamma Mia with my sister and am very excited to be going to see '& Juliet' on Friday with a group of girlfriends with a meal out after. No discernible social life planned after that as we hunker down and wait. See, told you I would be going on about it.

So that's it from me, sorry about the long post. 

Happy WOYWW, love n hugs Cindyxx

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #712

Good Morning All!! Welcome to our weekly Wednesday Blog Hop - WOYWW. Here's the link to the one responsible, the lovely Julia at Stamping Ground - pop on over and join in, see what it's all about and join in yourself.

Another fleeting week - but a pretty quiet one although I did go to see Mamma Mia with my sister. Otherwise it has it has been a tad chilly and I haven't ventured far. I also managed to break my glasses so have been making do with an old pair whilst I wait for the new ones to arrive. They are not too bad except for the pc and close work - so forgive any typos when I visit!!

So here's my desk, with a cute card for a friend's grandchild. 

My clothes dryer seems to be populated with lots of tiny pieces of clothing - yes DD is longing to get nesting and prepping but still no firm moving date for their house purchase. Fingers crossed we hear this week or I may have to start seriously thinking about implementing Plan B.  (Insert terrified face here). 

That's all for me this week, hope to get a bit more crafting done when I can see a bit better. I have a ton of birthdays in February and March and still have quite a few to do.

Have a good week, love n hugs Cindy xx

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #711

 Morning All!! Welcome to our weekly Wednesday Blog Hop - WOYWW. Here's the link to the one responsible, the lovely Julia at Stamping Ground - pop on over and join in, see what it's all about and join in yourself.

Well this year it seems is starting as it means to go on. I mean honestly, where did that week go? 

So, the desk... 

Can you tell I've been making an effort to work tidy? Been making up a few little die cut figures to go on those patchwork Christmas cards I showed last week. Here are the ones that I've  finished off with bits I already had cut out and/or made up.  

I also managed to squeeze in a special make this week. Like how this turned out, not my usual thing.

In our 'nuclear' family group we did not do presents this Christmas,  we booked a  family activity instead. We went to Monopoly Life Sized on Sunday and then out for a meal. It was a real hoot, and even I managed to join in (well couldn't let the teletubby show me up could I). Really a series of mini escape room type challenges - but for some of them we really needed those younger eyes, knees and reflexes!! 

So I'm off for a massage this morning, then have an afternoon of WOYWWing and thinking about my next craft club meet. No idea what to do for a project and its shaping up to be a class of 10 or more. Must get my thinking cap on!!

Have a great week, love n hugs, Cindy xx

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #710

 Welcome to our weekly Wednesday Blog Hop - WOYWW. Here's the link to the one responsible, the lovely Julia at Stamping Ground - pop on over and join in, see what it's all about and join in yourself.

11th of January already!! Finally starting to get busy in the craft room again after alll the festivities. Here's the desk Monday. I'm still finding UFOs and these are the remnants from a workshop I did 6 years ago, original project here. Judging by the number of spare project packs I was expecting more people but I remember it being well attended. Mayne not!!

Anyhoo, no interest in making another circle book/album but I do have this NBU die (the blue one in the centre above). I think I can use up lots of those bits of paper. I really like the samples I have seen using this die so time to experiment. Because I already had lots of green circles and panels cut out the only extras I have used(apart from card bases) are a couple of sheets of blue and white card. 

Turned out quite well I think, it's great just cutting bits and sticking down - no pressure to think!! I've done 11 for now, and the plan is to load them up with the other bits I have die-cut/stamped already like the one to bottom left below and see where that gets me. 

So I shall be carrying on with that today in between desking - watch this space!! 

Have a great week,

Cindy xx