I took a minute to have a really quick peep at Speshink 'cos Marks blog was on top of my reading list and I couldn't resist - he has converted a Tando-Creative advent calendar into a Dalek - looks amazing... pop over if you get a chance...
OK now for my puny little desk which compared to most is clean as a whistle... don't know whether to feel guilty or proud LOL
I was all set up for photographing so left it there so you could all see how sophisticated it is - and maybe explain why I have a hard time getting my photos right sometimes...
Not a lot of natural light so its all under artificial light - sometimes they look fab others look disgusting... but then I am no expert either.
Mucking around with my 2 new poinsettia dies - the two strips of marbled paper are actually side bits off pre-printed stationery... looks like Chrissy cards will be a major focus for me as I get nearer to putting my creations into a shop for sale - my cousin is kindly giving me a bit of space in his PAWN shop at Beenleigh Traders [this is their FB link] - so I am very grateful...
Finally deconstructed the baby shower invite and have already used some of it - still have some blossoms and cats floating around and it may be hard to see but I saw how to use a die to create an embossed image and gave it a go using my honeycomb die - its all just a matter of getting the sandwich right - and it looks good - so my envy over not having a honeycomb ef has immediately disappeared now... oh and hiding underneath all this is a list of blog challenges that I am working on - the list I mean - so many blogs out there so little time...
I have read 6 1/2 zombie books so far - and my daughter gave me In The Company of Ogres to read - which sounds in the same vein - bit it isn't - if any one knows Hitchikers Guide to The Galaxy and the other books by Douglas Adams - this book is in that genre - it is hilarious the author is A. Lee Martinez. The dvd on top is a copy of Mama - the "horror" movie that was out recently - daughter again wants me to watch it... maybe... The dragonfly and snail stamp are out of a borrowed Stampin Up set - the hearts are self adhesive from a sale at Lincraft... and of course haven't done my sports cards yet... but I have 2 full days left of my holidays so watch this space...
There you go - apart from the Lindt Caramel Chocolate Balls - replacing the maltesers on my desk it is as tidy as ever...
If you do want to check out other creative workdesks around the world - hop over to the Stamping Ground where Julia Dunnit hosts the biggest and bestest blog hop in the world
[that's what I reckon anyway]...
Thanks for stopping by... Mxx
Good luck with the new venture - hope you sell lots and lots of cards and then you can buy lots and lots of goodies. LOL
ReplyDeleteKnow what you mean about no natural light - my room has a window opening onto another room so I need the lights on the whole time - shadows for photography. Luckily we are in a bungalow so it is only a side step to the bedroom where most of my stuff gets photographed.
Love the wip.
Thanks for visiting me earlier - have a good week - Hugs, Neet 16 xx
Funnily enough DD got the book Warm Bodies attached to a magazine, which I read. It's a bit like the French TV series The Returned, in the sense that the Zombies are not The Walking Dead kind, but more .... appealing? Not too sure about Mama - saw an ad, looked too full of the "spring-loaded cat" moments. I can stand a bit of gore, but I hate those surprise shock moments. I find that harder to watch. Anyway, back to craftiness :) good luck with the fair, and how clever - a blog challenge list! V V Organized, aren't you!?
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Mary Anne (19)
Now that is a lovely tidy space... blimey, its definitely a bit nippy here in Brisbane, isn't it? My house just doesn't want to warm up and the cats sit about with the noses in their tails pleading for hot bean bags! LOL Good luck with the cards for sale... I'll know where to come when I don't get mine done in time!! Happy WOYWW from Annette #9
ReplyDeleteOnly 2 days left already!! You've been busy though :) Cathy x
ReplyDeleteNice creative space you have there! I am thinking I will pick up a pointsettia die this year, as I love the look! Wish I had some of that chocolate too with my tea! Good luck with your space at the pawn shop!! Have fun! Winnie#93
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm afraid I'm very dependent on catching the natural light when I'm photographing my work. I need to get more sophisticated! It's funny how we really don't know whether to feel proud or guilty when our worktables are clean. Love it! Happy WOYWW! Thanks for visiting me too! Sandy Leigh #22
ReplyDeleteYou should sell heaps of cards and yes it is really cold down in Melbourne too. I don't know what is happening, someone told me we are in for the coldest winter in a very long time. I don't even know what happened to summer.
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Eliza & Yoda 25
Good luck with your sales in the shop sure your cards will go well
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Great desk, even if it is tidy. Sometimes THAT just has to happen.
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Krisha #4
Ha, ha, yes, it does seem that messy desks are more prized among the WOYWW crew . . . I have yet to leave mess messy enough to satisfy. :-) It looks like you're having a great time experimenting with new things and techniques. Happy week (and thanks for your visit. ~ Laura #6
ReplyDeleteTo have a little space to sell your cards is great! I'm sure you'll do great. The poinsettia dies look interesting.
ReplyDeleteI'm not participating this week but wanted to pop in to visit.
Happy WOYWW
Kay
Why is it that Australia has better chocolate than the UK???! Your chox sound very tasty! Good luck with making you C cards. It's still so early, I can't bear to say the word just yet! Thanks for popping round, have a great week - Lucy #34 x
ReplyDeleteFantastic post, Maureen! Lots to see and hear about! I do the same thing with graduation card announcements - I deconstruct them and make them into my congratulations card. It is so fun and makes it so personal!
ReplyDeleteI'll leave you to your zombies (no thank you!) and hope you have a wonderful week! Thank you for stopping in to the Playhouse and letting me know you came by! Darnell #20
Good luck with your cards! They're going to be ever so lovely! Thanks for the earlier visit. Happy WOYWW! Nan G #3
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your new adventure. How wonderful to have a place to sell your cards. I love a clean desk. I know it gets messy as I work but it has to be somewhat clean before I start. Your desk looked wonderful to me. (Ginny #9)
ReplyDeleteI really think it is going to snow here in Brissy, if it gets any colder!!! I had a look at the Dalek and I love it, I;m a Doctor Who nut. Hope your cards sell really well in your cousins shop.
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Von #27
Hi Maudieroff, love your tidy desk oh if only i could be thus!! but not my make up pull things out reject them then get more out..
ReplyDelete..the die looks fab for Christmas cards I have made 39 this year so far. :D and yes am going to slow up now like to get them out of the way... ah made yourself an EF, did you?? that is curious too...thanks for popping over and happy WOYWW Shaz in Oz.x #29
Wonderful to create your own EF...you clever girl! I like to get my Christmas cards done early but to have space in your cousins shop is wonderful. I hope you have plenty of sales!
ReplyDeleteA lovely tidy desk and workspace and thinking of Christmas stuff already ( it is too soon for me). I am sure you will sell loads
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Ria #47
Hi, thanks for swinging by my blog. Top tip for you, if you are no expert and shooting under artificial light, try using a shade of grey or cream for your 'studio' you don't get so much glare...Also I use befunky.com for 'retouching' mine - it's online, free and easy to use. I haven't started Christmas yet - what with the move I am not sure where (or if) I'll be selling - great to have a confirmed space. Cx #33
ReplyDeleteYou have a super tidy desk!! I think you have a great idea for taking photos! I use a white box to take my pictures in, and USUALLY they come out pretty good, but sometimes......
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Now remember..do not take unsolds personally..your cards are lovely, they just don't suit whoever was looking at the time. Refresh the selection regularly and don't let them get dusty. Bossy aren't I!! Good luck, it's very exciting to get your stock out there!
ReplyDeleteI wish you hadn't mentioned Lindt Caramel Balls! It's morning tea time here (Sydney) and I have to go to the dentist in half an hour so I shall look forward to my apple :( when I get back!
ReplyDeleteYou've got a lot going on there, for such a tidy desk! I've got a stash of marbled paper not being used because it is "too good" :)
Have a good week (and thanks for stopping by), RosA # 24
Oh I like those poinsettias. Nice die set. I really like your tidy desk and the way you have it set up. BTW, I am very fond of the Hitchhiker's Guide. It's one of my favorite books. Thanks for visiting me yesterday. Have a great slightly late WOYWW from #17.
ReplyDeleteWhat a busy life you have! I feel quite exhausted just reading your post. Good luck with your selling. I am sure you will do very well. Thank you for your visit today and your kind words of encouragement. xx Maggie #13
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