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

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