Wednesday 14 November 2012

WOYW?W 180

Well, a week it apparently has been.  Oh Yoda, help us understand grammar and the passage of time in relation to warp speed.  You've seen what Mr Dunnit has been working on, and thanks to more impressive lighting and even more impressive photography, I bring you what Mrs Dunnit is working on.  (Me - that's me, just for the record).

Can you see anything?  Im depending on one light bulb...I have four spotlights in this room.  Three of them went *pouf* on Tuesday afternoon.  Scared the be-wotsit out of me I can tell you.  And now I have another chore for today..because I cannot possibly put up with light like this!  So you see my sexy glitter glue carousel.  No doubt a CD holder in a previous life, but it holds thirty bottles, so it's not bad.  I've decanted one pot of chewing gum into another. You can tell, it seriously reduces the clutter on my workdesk. There's Lyn's gift of a doodlybirds notebook...pressed into service as a handbag Christmas shopping list notebook reminder thing.  Except it's not in my handbag yet.  A small stack of small stamps...it pleases me, when I've used them, to abandon them neatly.  No really, I have no idea why I stacked them.  I was probably on the phone..a sort of 3d doodle.  You can see the tape machine -more on that later this week.  And you can just make out a card leaning on the iPad.  Glitter glue drying.  So that's full circle really.
I've shown you mine - you show me yours.  And if life isn't too difficult for ya, please visit a few others too, you'll be amazed at the sights..oh the places you'll see!  (Unquote).  Post onto your blog, put WOYWW in your post title, link here and let the erm, magic begin.

112 comments:

Words and Pictures said...

So late nights do come in handy sometimes... That's a busy and effective looking CD holder, and I love the doodly bird notebook! Sorry to hear your life's been plunged into darkness - hopefully only temporarily!
Alison x

Helen said...

A moody lighting effect tonight! my body clock woke me yet again for the link up, despite having a day off to look forward to and a lie-in! Be round the desks later... laters! Helen, 3.

Morti said...

Yes, I really was here at 1.30 in the morning. Family circumstances beyond my control and all that... la la la.... Hope you get those bulbs fixed soon!

Unknown said...

oh what a super fun workspace!!! love the way the light is hitting everything!!! Thank you for hosting!!!

Unknown said...

It's amazing what a little repotting and reshuffling can do! I too have to have a lot of lamps -- so you can imagine my horror when I was painting Sunday and a thunderstorm kicked up and we lost the power for an hour! Am I really first here? Where are all the lovelies?! Happy WOYWW Julia dearest! --Sandy Leigh

Anonymous said...

I like the Russian interrogation lighting technique but I think it's do my eyes in too! V. impressed with the cd case cum glitter glue holder! Sweet little Lynn notebook. I keep a notebook in my bag listing crafty purchases of things I might easily buy two of... like Distress Inks. You've probably guessed it hasn't stopped me buying two of a few things, but good luck with yours!!

Brenda - 1 again, all the others are slow pokes it seems!

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Oh Julia so sad to hear of the blown globes (let alone the fright!) - how annoying are things when they chose not to work as they should do - suffering a little of that here too! ah love your 3D doodle whilst on the phone..
.. and let there be light! God bless, Shaz in oz.x

Anonymous said...

Well, it turns out I am wide awake, in the hotel, I am in awe of those stairs! They are truly a thing of beauty. Your desk? Not so much... :) too dark to work, you need sorting those spotlights. And I need to go stop playing and go to sleep.

Happy WOYWW

MA

Minxy said...

Light like that just won't do, but I do kinda like how it spotlights just your desk..mood lighting lol
have a happy Wednesday x
Hugs Minxy #8 I think!

Neesie said...

I can't believe that I've made it for this week after being AWOL for what seems like months....just galavanting around New Zealand was such a chore ;D
I'm loving the atmospheric lighting Julia...it's all very moody ;D
The CD holder is a fantastic idea too!
I'm a little scared that lots of the WOYWW gang will be geared up for Christmas and it'll put me into a panic but maybe that's what I need to kick start me :D
Have a great week ~ ♥Neesie♥

Unknown said...

Love the CD holder!

Unknown said...

What fabulous mood lighting but difficult to work in! The glitter glue holder looks great.
Elaine #17

Spyder said...

Morning!!Good deck, I say that coz I have a few of the same...although, yours look better! Happy woyww #21...but I type slow so it might go up!!
(Lyn)

Joynana said...

Love the CD holder how are they being held in. I reall need to find a way to store mine and keep them handy. Julia, I must say that I have missed being involved with WOYWW for the past few weeks. And I am so glad to be back. Hope that you get your lighting fixed soon. #22

Shoshi said...

I really like the mood lighting, Julia. The shadows make it all very interesting!! The CD spindle is a clever idea. Do you find it works well, and you can find what you want quickly?

Thanks for your instructions by email re my faulty link on Mr. Linky. You know, I'd never noticed that there was a box for the URL under my name!! Duh. It was there, clear as day (not like your desk lol!) linking to WOYWW 176... I've got it right this time, and will make sure I check it each time from now on. Sorry to everyone who kept getting linked to the wrong post.

Not a productive week for me this week in my ARTHaven, but I've bunged up a couple of photos from previous posts as my desk is not interesting this week.

Thanks for everything you do for us, Julia.

Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #18

famfa said...

I hate it when lights go 'pouf'. Love the fact you use your IPad as a stand for things too. 3d doodle is fabulous. Totally understand!
FAMFA (19 I think)

HeARTworks said...

SORRY Julia! Peggy put my link and I didn't know. So I have two links today :^(

Create With Joy said...

Oh I love the atmosphere on your desk this week!

Thanks for hosting Julia!

Create With Joy
http://create-with-joy.com
# 26 I believe?

sandysewin said...

Oh my, I'm ready to chuck out all my cds to use the holder for glitter glues, lol.

And, yes, your lighting is terrible. No one can possibly be expected to work in those conditions... you must get someone on it right away, dahling.

Happy woyww,

Sandy #23 :-)

Daniella said...

Hello my friend!! I LOVE the glitter glue carousel! It holds 30 bottles? Amazing!!
Enjoy your party!!
xxDaniella

Anonymous said...

yeah Julia, that pot of gum was the clutter problem, phew, glad you took care of that! And yes that glitter glue storage is totally sexy! Happy WOYWW! Lindsay-the frugal crafter:)

Sandi McLean said...

LOl the spotlight technique you used to light your desk - way sexy! CD holder, well those will need organizing now. Amazing to me how much I look forward to having the weekly snoop! Those stairs - incredible!! You and Mr Dunnit are quite a talented pair! Sandi #29 so far

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I still can't see your linky thingy, so it's good thing I decided not to play again this week. It would be a futile mess.

Looks like the spotlight must be on MR. D. this week, because it's not exactly on your desk. I did like the glitter glue container idea, though. Now if I could just get rid of all those never used CDs, I'd put your idea to work.

Have a great week, dear friend. I haven't forgotten you (or WOYWW), I'm just having too many problems with blogger to try to play right now.

BJ said...

Can't wait to hear about the tape machine and your card looks kinda groovy. BJ#37

Bridget Larsen said...

Whats with the chewing gum lol, is that your meal in the craft room? You need a food corner like mine tee hee.
looove that carousel, I cant believe there are 30 bottles in there
Bridget #34

scrappymo! said...

I stack my stamps too...force of habit I guess...I think you should showcase the card...I can barely see the details, girl!

Love the stickles holder...That is a great idea.

I got a little long winded...Promise to be short and sweet next week.

peggy aplSEEDS said...

hmmm, i'm very interested in that glitter glue carousel and i'm trying to figure out how i can use the CD holder to make something useful like this! the desk does looks quite interesting in that lighting, Julia but i hope you get the other lights fixed soon. that is such a cute doodlybird notebook!

Darnell said...

I feel like I've bent your ear enough today! Guess what? I'm (right now) #42 this week and I was #42 last week. Cool.

Thank you, Julia!

HeARTworks said...

Soooo dark! Great use for the CD holder! We were able to find some acrylic paint for just P5.00 (0.08 GBP)and I have been organizing them according to color and putting them in plastic bins. Patsy from
HeARTworks and
papemelroti

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

It's great to repurpose things, especially at todays prices!! Lots of glitter flying before Christmas, ideas everywhere. You'll Enjoy the Lights when they return, I missed the daylight window. Have a great week Julia

Elizabeth said...

Love the mood lighting, Julia, somehow brings the late poet laureate, Ted Hughes, writing The Thought Fox, to mind - I know, you don't want to live inside my head, the associations it can dream up!!! Every crafter should have a glitter tower and perhaps a 3D stamp tower too and it is impressive how much more space you now have after decanting the chewing-gum - ah, only at surreal o' clock would I be blethering like this. Have a great WOYWW. The EM is off to the hospital in the morning to have his hip x-rayed - he's in pain, poor man - so I'll be around later to do a bit of desk hopping. Elizabeth x #44

Nikki said...

You have some sexy lighting going on Julia and looks like you might be in the mood for something other then crafting lol
I have to say your desk looks rather tidy with your little organized stacks :)
hugs Nikki
P.S I have candy if anyone would love to join in too !!

MvM-design said...

Hi Julia,

Long time no woyww for me, but here I am again!!
Have a great creative week ;-)

Hugs marleen

Visionary Bri said...

Thanks for the linky!

KatzElbows said...

The glitter glue holder is genius. You could probably sell them to people! I'm sorry you've been plunged into darkness; we all need as much light as we can get at the moment. Good luck getting them sorted today.

Happy WOYWW,
from rachel, #52

Mary said...

Julia...When I saw your dimly lit desk, I thought, ohhh artsy! Then I read the post. Sorry! I had to laugh when I heard you describe stacked stamps. I don't know if you can see them in the first photo, but mine too are stacked and I have no idea why! Maybe it's great minds think alike? Or maybe we are both odd ducks! Well, have a most wonderful week!

A Hovel to Home said...

They always blow in groups, and it is such a pain to change light bulbs.

Great looking desk.

Hugs

Kay

Jackie said...

I am sorry about your lighting problems............one thing i do not have to worry about married to an electrican!!!Love the holder and the fact you are trying to sort of 'tidy up' something i think we crafters generally don't worry about with our desks!
Jackie 58
http://scrapbangwallop.blogspot.com

Ali H said...

Well we'd better club together to find you 50p to put in the meter & get the lights back on ! Or send a torch ! Good to see all your glittery stuff this week ! Ali #59

Lynn Holland said...

Those Doodly Birds love to be in the spotlight.
Lynn //57

Andrea said...

morning Julia and thanks for another week of getting to visit some fab sites .Good luck with the lights, although the pic does look very atmospheric!.. the carousel looks fab I love anything to do with storage. have a fab week got to go get sorted for work running late now,but worth it !.... eek.. Andrea x #61

okienurse said...

Oh my...3 lights at one time...I had 3 ceiling fans go kaput at the same time. Turns out the wiring was faulty. Hope you just have to change bulbs. I like the idea of reusing the CD case to hold the glitter glue bottles. Excellent repurposing. Have a great week. Vickie @63

Jenny Marples said...

I think that's what's called 'mood lighting' - but if it puts you in a foul mood because you can't wee your work that's not good! Hope you get a new stash of bulbs soon. Happy WOYWW, hugs, Buttons #64

Redanne said...

Oh dear Julia, you really need Mr D to fix those lightbulbs - don't try standing on ladders yourself....... been missing for a couple of weeks - sorry! Back now and happy about that. I stack my stamps too, must be a crfter thing? Hugs, Anne x #65

Queen Lightwell said...

I think the glitter holder is pretty stinking fabulous. Mine is nowhere near as fancy! Hope you're planning to show us pictures of how you've used that label maker...I'm sure it was put to good use! lol Thanks for hostessing us curious crafters, you lovely lady you. ;)
Deeyll #66

Ann B said...

Like the idea of the 3D doodle sounds extra special but afraid I leave my stamps scattered for a more random effect. Love the staircase in previous post; there is something about bare wood that gets right to my heart, very strokeable.

Ann B
#67

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Sorry - who said that? Can't see a thing in a here............

grin

LLJ #68 xx

Dianne said...

This is my first post at WOYWW. Even in the dark your desk is interesting...I love seeing what everyone's working or not working on!

MrsC.x said...

like the recycling for the glue holder makes all this paper cutting that little easier to square ;)

got that would have scared the doo dahs out of me i hate it when the lights go puf!!

happy WOYWW Mrs.C.xx #73

Anonymous said...

Happy WOYWW from another dark morning in Pembrokeshire. Almost as dark as your desk! My post this week features one of my notebooks - they are my favourite thing and have several on the go. Ali x #72

Kirsty.A said...

One of my 2 big spotlights blew last week as well inthe dining room where I craft,. Unfortunately it was a bit more serious than just needing a bulb, as I discovered when I bought one. Seriously limits my crafting time at this time of year

Annie said...

So Yoda has been affecting your light bulbs too....they always all seem to blow at the same time don't they? I guess that's something to do with the fact they were all installed at the same time too and last about the same time eh?
Hugs,
A x

sandra de said...

Mood lighting and craft you are versatile. Mr Dunnit is an absolute craftsman. Wonderful work.
Sandra @75

Twiglet said...

What a cosy glow you have this morning Julia! Hope it's only the bulbs that have blown and nothing else. x Jo

misteejay said...

Why do bulbs always do that - I have 4 spots in my kitchen and they either go poof in threes or on consecutive days...still, the effect for your photo is great even if it is useless for working in. Hope it is sorted soon.

Toni xx

toni said...

Hi Julia hope you get your lights sorted, I'm fascinated by the re-purposed CD holder, Can you get them out easily? Mr Dunnit's staircase is beautiful,such talent in your household. Have a happy day x

Unknown said...

hi julie..love you glitter caddy,so clever....you will be shocked to see the price of light bulbs...i paid 6 euro for an energy saving one here in Athens!!
Zeffy #78

Roudi said...

Love your glitter glue storage! Happy WOYWW! ♥

Roudi #80

Jackie said...

Good morning, it took real guts for me to add my 'desk' this morning and when you see it you will know why. I am finally admitting publicly that I am ashamed!!!

Have a lovely day what ever you are doing x

Anonymous said...

Well it gives a very ambient atmospheric picture without all the Bulbs, even if you can't see what your doing!!! Why do Bulbs do that? Instead of all blowing they always leave one..weird.
The Glitter holder is a brilliant Idea,mind you I am way more fascinated by the glitter within. Don't think I have ever seen that much in one space, apart from in a shop (I live a sheltered life and obviously need to get out more!!!)

MaggieC (Silvercrafter) said...

Hope your lights are back now. It must be the 13th of the month hang over. I had a bad techie day due to that. I love your 3d doodle. Have a great week for the 180th. xx Maggie #24

JoZart Designs said...

Your desk looks so atmospheric and almost romantic in mood but what has gone on?..... no report of any makes to stun me this week. You probably stack your stamps so you remember to clean them HA! it doesn't work though, I know!!!
Lv Jo x

CraftygasheadZo said...

No desk from today but wanted to say Hello anyway! That' glitter glue got my attention straight away. Hope you have a plan to sort your lights, I would've jumped too, I rely on my Ottlite to erm light the way! Especially this time of year when it's grey and gloomy all day long at times! Take care lovely. Zo xx

Jaki Morris said...

Love that holder, it's amazing what we can re-use, isn't it?

I love your desk, there's always so much to look at.
Have a great week
Got to dash, I have plums to see to
Jakix #86

jill said...

Looks like another fab idea i spot on your desk Julia, now thats a clever way to store the stickles. Hope you get the lights sorted soon. Jill

MiniOwner said...

That's just what I was going to say, the Stickles storage looks fab. Happy Wednesday and thank you for putting me in touch with so many lovely workdesks.
Sue x (MiniOwner @85)

Angela Toucan said...

hope you get the lighting sorted soon, that would drive me crazy.

I'm not brave enough to allow glitter in my room yet. The little one would find that far too tempting. She's already drawn on the conservatory side of the french window frame with wipe board marker and it hasn't come off.

Joanne said...

I see the little jenga block of stamps and a very imaginative stickles storage thingy.

House of Bears said...

Well we think the chewing gum almagamation makes all the difference. :)

Francesca said...

Loss of power was my problem last week. Love the idea of the CD holder for your glitter glue. Great desk. Francesca #78

Francesca said...

Me again. number change to #77 Francesca

Anonymous said...

Could never figure out why bulbs always go in twos or even threes until I thought that we alwasy put them in all at once so thats probably why they go all at once!! Gives your desk a nice gently glow today !!
Tricia # 95 ( I think)

Di said...

Love your glitter storage Julia - hope there's light on the scene for you soon :) Hugs, Di xx

Caz said...

Great idea for glitter glue storage!!!
Actually managed under number 100 this week as I'm off for the third day with a tummy bug! No excuse not to visit loads of desks this week!!
Hope you get your lighting fixed soon!!
Love
Caz
~98

Unknown said...

HUH, mood lighting..lol

Words and Pictures said...

Hi Julia... Sadly the craft shop in Stratford upon Avon has closed down. I did know about it, as I took my sister-in-law to it a few years ago, in my pre-crafting days, but as soon as I tried to go for my own purposes, I found it gone - very sad indeed.
Alison x

JB said...

I like the storage idea for stickles. One day I will have enough to do it *wink. Have a good week. Jane.

Tammy said...

LOVE the CD case as stickles storage. I think I might have an old one around here somewhere. I'm going to have to "borrow" that idea! Hope you get the light restored soon! :)

Nan G said...

Cool way to store the glitter glue. I would need probably four of those CD cases for all of my stickles! Have a great week! Nan 102

Nicky said...

Great idea to store you stickles in the CD holder - thats if you can find it in the dark - hope you get replacement bulbs soon - have a great week - Nicky 61

pearshapedcrafting said...

Love the cosy glow - Oh! and the extra space you've made by decanting the chewing gum to one container LOL! Chris

mamapez5 said...

Good lighting is so important isn't it. One of the halogen bulbs in our main room exploded this week. Quite literally exploded - there were splinters of glass all over the room!
Love the idea of a CD storage for glitter glues, but what happens when you open it? Don't they all just fall down?
Kate x #78

Louise B said...

Love glitter glue and the holder. Looks really cosy.

Danielle said...

Such a great way to store your glitter glues, all upside down, ready for use. I am hoping you get some new lighting soon. My old eyes would be in trouble without some. dani #107

Kim said...

But look how focused you can be in one light!! (I was told thats why CSI's use a flashlight, even if they could turn on the lights in a crime scene) I have to say, the glitter carousel intigues me; hmm, did we finally throw that cd thingy away? Have a great week.

Unknown said...

Hope you manage to sort out the lighting soon.

Fiona@staring at the sea said...

Great repurposing of the CD holder.

Whimcees said...

Hello!

That's not good having your lights all go - with the one bulb it is a bit like working in a cave! :<) You always do manage though to create beauty! No offense Mrs. Dunnit, but I have to say that Mr. Dunnit has won the creativity prize this week - OMG what an awesome work of art that staircase is! Beautiful! Wishing you both a happy day!

Hugs,

Barbara Diane

505whimsygirl said...

Now that's mood lighting! tee hee. Isn't it terrible when almost all the bulbs go out around the same time!

Not joining in this week but wanted to stop by and see what you've been up to.

Hugs,
Kay

Laurart said...

Well, better late than never! Here comes my first ever WOYWW! x

Unknown said...

Why do bulbs ALWAYS have to go at the same time - much like children's shoes, they always need replacing in multiples!
Hope you get they replaced soon and have a good week.
Carolyn #117

Deb said...

whoops, sorry I forgot to leave my comment last night, blame the time of year, so much going on, love how you reused the CD holder for glitters, fab idea!
Debxx

jellinacreations said...

Thanks for visit my blog!
I like the idea of the cd holder, maybe i can found one in one of the childrens room ;-)
I hope your light will be fixed soon, so you and we can see what you're doing...

Dangina Martinez said...

Simultaneously or one at a time? That is too funny! I'm sorry, I probably shouldn't be laughing but, it reminded me of an event that occurred the other day.
So, my TV goes out and of coarse here comes Hubby tools in hand. Opens it up and sticks a screw driver to it and Buzzzz..zzzzzzz...zz. He didn't unplug it. "Men Never Learn", Bahahaha!
Hugs, Dangina

Caro said...

Our kitchen is the same state as your craft room at the moment with only one of the spot lights actually containing a bulb that works...it makes for great moody lighting on your desk though! What a fantastic use of a CD holder - ingenious. Thanks for sharing and hosting. Caro #89

Angie said...

Oh crafting in the dark, one never knows what they might grab and end up with! :) Love the cd holder for the glitters!
Angie #122

Dangina Martinez said...

Thanks for the tips. I will be watching some YouTube and yes they are tubes of glitter. They are Martha Stewart, I Love the gorgeous colors.
Tons of Hugs, Dangina

Anne said...

Great glitter storage and love the notebook. Sorry bout the lights going such a pain- rather that tho than what went on me Mon morning and this morning - hot water in shower all soaped up and only cold water- not a happy bunny. Happy WOYWW. Hope this comment stays put!!! Anne x #126

Anda said...

Clever use of the CD holder, I wouldn't have thought of it! Then again, I only have five or six bottles of Stickles which are kept beside my desk for ease of use but which means that I knock them over daily. Stupid things...!

Look forward to seeing your desk in fully-lit glory next week :)

Karin said...

I hope you've got over the surprise of your lights poufing out!
I love your glitter glue carousel.

fairy thoughts said...

Mmm the light is interesting at this time of year isn't it. Love the paint storage, the handyman has some of those around somewhere. I think the borrowers might be about!
janet . . . late this week

Unknown said...

Wow wow wow, that staircase is beautiful! Applause to the mister! I have missed WOYWW!! The holidays have already started in my shop and I have been a little workaholic with that. But here I am this week, and happy to be here! :) :)

Smart of you to store those glitter glues upside down. You wise woman, you!

Becky said...

I'm a bit, okay a lot, late today. Way down to #134! I was so busy today didn't have time to link up until now, it's 4:48 PM on Wednesday here. I think the lighting is, basement like. I can still make out everything :) I LOVE the glitter glue caddy, what a fantastic idea!

Monica said...

Now i have discovered that my broadband is low and my router is the pits I am posting on the PC. PC is morphing into a spoiled child, the cat is on the attack and taking over the world. Everything looks pretty good in your cave very cozy. Expect it is a fuse and got the lot. hope it is only lamps need replacing. Busy week her though everything seems rushed no time to sit and enjoy it. Of to check the WOYWW world

Heather M said...

I really hope you get your new lights soon. It's terrible trying to work without enough light. Love the glitter glue carousel, I really need to find one to make it easier to keep the sparkles out of the 4yo's reach. :-)

Unknown said...

It is a little dark but I spied the glitter glue. I am glad you told me is was a CD holder. I know what to do now when we empty one.

Carol

RosA said...

I do like your recycled CD holder. Great idea! I have a resident electrical engineer for lighting and power emergencies. Very handy, especially when the kitchen (home of WOYWW) has eight overhead lights! Happy late WOYWW!

Unknown said...

I need to do that for my stickles - but hold on, they're already in one of the drawers in my expedit shelving unit - do I need one? Not sure that I do - does you thingy have a pole type thingy pointing upwards (or downwards) where the CD's stacked? Mind does!

Anyways - I didn't join in this week because last week was, lets say a bit of a disaster! I posted the wrong bloody weeks desk - didn't realise 'til Saturday! (sorry for the swearing - it's for comedy effect!)...

Anyway, I was receiving comments on the wrong week and thought - why are people looking at that post instead of the new one - I'm not sure when the penny actually dropped - but drop it did. So did I!

You certainly wouldn't have missed me anyway - a good turn out again this week. Brill!

Hugs to you Mrs D!
Paula x x x x

Unknown said...

where's my comment - I left one but it hasn't appeared.

I'm not goint to repeat everything because it will turn up if I do...

Hope you are well. Meant to add to my comment (if it does turn up) that if you take that bulb out as well, your desk will look tidy. Only people with night vision will know otherwise lol...

Lovin some of the comments above - especially LLJ's... she has a great SOH! or should that be GSOH lol...

hugs
Paula x x x

Anda said...

Love the Stickles holder!

Mrsjobee said...

Playing along for the first time in months :)

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