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Wednesday 26 May 2010

WOYWW my number 7 and haha fooled you.

Well I can hear the rumble of running feet as everyone charges over to Julia's for the next to last before the big one (doesn't sound right but you know what I mean) so today I'm showing you another desk! WHY? Well I wasn't going to do anything but I had a little idea and it's on my other desk so I didn't want to give you even an inkling. This is the study and it's what you get if you don't downsize when the kids leave home. Technically this is DH's desk (yes I've got a bureau downstairs and I'm such a show off !). Yesterday I discovered that one reason I'm struggling on t'internet (dialect meaning the internet for all you non North of England people) is because it is rubbish in my workroom. Think wireless modem interferes with phone or vice versa so I've shifted the laptop in here temporarily. Gives me a chance to show you the other craft tool in my collection complete with a recent acquisition that I'm in the process of sorting out-a download from Making Handmade cards. A recent discovery of mine. I joined for the freebie download which is very pretty but yesterday I actually spent money!!!!!!!
Here on my screen is the Decadence kit which I'm going to combine with Craftwork Cards "Touch of Glamour" and "Gilded Cages" stamps and see what I can come up with.

Before next week I thought I would add a note of thanks to Julia for starting all this. Wonder if she realised just what she was getting into. In seven weeks I've discovered wonderful people and visited desks all over the world. I would love to visit them all and leave comments but exhaustion and real life get in the way. There are others with difficult health conditions like me and difficult home circumstances but we are all united in our love of craft-which I believe makes the world go round. (You'll have me in tears soon!)
More than the above it has motivated me to try -or revisit-other techniques. I've learned stuff too and I've also seen on other people's desk things I've got. I'm sure I'll think of something else during the day but grey matter isn't warmed up yet.
Thanks again Julia, have a lovely day and if anybody is reading this who hasn't given it a go yet get over to www.stamping-ground.blogspot.com -you know you want to.

24 comments:

  1. I've only been at this a few weeks, and I've learned a lot of different techniques and storage ideas, too. It sure makes it all worthwhile. I agree that Julia should be praised for starting all this.

    Sorry your other electronic devices interfere with your computer. Looks like you have a decent solution, though. Hope you have a great number 7 WOYWW.

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  2. What a great idea having digi downloads. Definately takes up less space. Just need the techy know-how!
    Have a great day.xx

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  3. Wednesdays are my favourite day of the week now!

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  4. DH's desk looks very tidy. Can't wait to see whats on yours next week! WoYWW is great isn't it, I have met so many lovely people on it. Thanks for the details of the digi download site, i'm off to look at that now! Have a great week! Tracey x

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  5. Hi Betty, I love digi!!! lol and its a fab way for storage lol. Joey.x

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  6. Hello Betty!! I was going to say, isn't your crafty room tidy (cos everyone's is compared to mine!!) but, isn't your Desktop on your computer tidy too!!. Open mine and there's hundreds and hundreds of folders and sub folders and back door to other folders, poor thing, no wonder it moans at me some times!! Have a crafty day!
    ((Lyn))

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  7. I love to craft digitally and have lots of did downloads stored - i'm also big into CD crafting so have a box of cd's instead of piles and piles of paper - which i would never want to cut into or use...

    Best of both worlds me thinks cos if you only want half a page - you can print only half a page - but at approx 7p per print - who cares if you have a piece of scrap for use at a later time.

    Paula x x x

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  8. Love your post Betty :) Hope you manage to get the grey matter warmed up to produce some wonderful creations :) Thanks for the peek at the digi downloads
    Anne x

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  9. It really is great to tour other peoples house, even if it's only a virtual tour. I have bought a few sets of digi papers and its great to combine them with real embellies.

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  10. Thanks for the nosey. Cant wait to see your creation on your work desk.Maybe next week?Anyways have great wednesday pop by ive some candy on offer for Woyww.
    hugs judex

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  11. Enjoyed reading your post. I've never got in to downloads much, but can see the advantages, thanks for letting us snoop.

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  12. Hiya Betty, I love doing some digi stuff as well. Have made a promise to myself that this week I am going to get around ALL the woyww....no sleep tonight then :
    big hugs
    En xx

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  13. Thanks for the tip - I'll check out the digi site. Have a good evening

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  14. Ooh, now I just can't wait to see what's on your other desk!

    Nicki, xx

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  15. Yes, Betty, I echo your sentiments. Julia did a great thing starting up WOYWW. It's so much fun reading people's posts and seeing their desks and work.

    Marilyn
    x

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  16. Impressive pictures, I can't wait to see what the project for week 52 will be!
    Chrissie

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  17. Well said Betty, can't agree more. Enjoy your week and go easy of those bickies! ikki x

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  18. Look forward to seeing what you do with the digi kit. Hugs Pamx

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  19. Love your area in the bay window ...very peaceful. I wish my DS had started sooner with children ...I fear I may not see them reach 20 ...but I shall have a damn good try lol

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  20. Two desks for crafting, what a super idea! I might have to take ownership of our dining table! lol!

    Keryn

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  21. Awww, you're getting all sentimental in time for the anniversary! But I agree with you about how it's been so enjoyable and a learning experience too! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  22. Hmmnn... interested to see what's on your other desk now!

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  23. Hiya Again, I know the lovely feeling from The WOYWW! Its great meeting up every week to have a nosey!!! Would be lovely manage to get round everyone but like you life just gets in the way!!! How Dare it!!!! Hope all is well with you Have a fabby weekend, Hazelxoxo

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  24. Gosh Betty, you credit me with far too much. Here I ma on Friday just polishing off my visits..I love it, but it does take time! I have a similar prob with my Digi Radio - it works perfectly on a shelf upstairs, and not at all in my downstairs workroom. Hate that!

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