Wednesday 24 February 2016

What's On Your Workdesk? 351

This post is scheduled, and as my desk will be unchanged, I wont feel too bad. We were working elsewhere last week and this week, the only non-free day is Wednesday. I'm beginning to suspect Mr Dunnit's motives!

There's loads on my desk but not much to see. I deliberately haven't changed it because that would be more staging than is worth it! Under the '&' paper is five LOS that I managed to do at the crop at the beginning of the month. Each needs journaling before filing and I simply haven't got further than unpacking yet. I'll show you when they're done. You know I'm good for it, because once done, I'll be smug. The cards in cellopane are spread out on a basket of supplies waiting to be put away. The new cards are part of a selection that I'm choosing from for a workshop. Fascinating. You can just see one of my new stamps 'wood' mounted teacup by Finnabair. I may not drink much tea, but I love to get together for it! And at this angle, it looks strange, but on top of the sellotape is just a reel of tape awaiting my having the strength to load it into the ATG gun. It takes about thirty seconds, so you understand my delaying.
Share then will you, your work surface this week - let us see what you're doing (or not doing, as in my case). No overt advertising please. Put WOYWW in your post title and link here. Cool. As the kids apparently don't say any more. Well, Who knew!

55 comments:

jill said...

Morning Julia , like the paper on your desk. Happy woyww jill

Helen said...

Love the '&' paper. Really love the Kraft 'love' card too - always love circles. Hope the day is a good one and you can sort your layouts - I know they'll be shared with us as soon as you can!

Kyla said...

Five layouts already started, that's a really good start....I have not started my Malta layouts from two years ago!!!
I can totally understand why you are procrastinating on the ATG my spool tangled part way through and couldn't get it back on and neither could hubby even with watching a ton of YouTube videos. I ended up putting a new reel on (where do you buy yours from, craft obsessions is the only place I can find?) and what a faff but worth it as its a great tape.
Kyla #6

Annie said...

I love your & paper....it sort of makes you anticipate there's more to come :-) Well done you with the 5 LOs. Don't overdo things on the work front....we want to see you having crafty fun ;-)
Hugs,
Annie x

Clair said...

Love the irreverent tone this morning! I too, am always smug when I manage to add journalling to a layout! Enjoy your week!

Clair #11

buterfliecrafter said...

not much going on, 5 lay outs, that's not nothing.

Lunch Lady Jan said...

I like the Ampersand paper...trust you to find that one!
Hugs, LLJ 13 xxx

Bridget Larsen said...

I think there is a conspiracy with hubby but he's not telling you lol. Love the sheets for the LOs and those cards are so yummy
Bridget #8

Lisca said...

Well done you. Only journaling to do. That's nearly finished.
I love that Kraft card with the hearts on it. Great idea.
Happy WOYWWW,
Have a good week,
Lisca

Sue Jones said...

These weeks roll round quickly - hope you have a lovely day xx Soojay 14

Unknown said...

Love the papers on your desk. I'm dreadful at leavimg the journaling on my layouts. Enjoy a week of crafting Linda #17

Lynn Holland said...

Good morning, we are just back from our London trip so no work done at my desk either so I'm showing my purchases.
i like the look of the cards in the bags Julia, any chance to of seeing them proper please
Hope you are having a good week
Lynn 19 xx

sandra de said...

Lovely collection of papers on your desk .... I am trying to use mine all up before I allow myself to buy any!!
sandra de@ 22

misteejay said...

The cards look great Julia and I love that "&" paper.
Look forward to seeing the completed LOs.
Toni xx

Sue said...

Hi Julia, Loving the papers and the cards.

Hope you get some crafting time soon.


Happy WOYWW
Sue #24

Diana Taylor said...

I love those cards, especially the foliage one that I can just glimpse under the circles one. Looks like you are getting organised with your layouts, hope you manage to get them finished.
Hope you have a good week,
Diana #23

Virginia said...

Love the card on the top - really beautiful and gorgeous papers and a stack of glue - all ready to get going by the looks of it, hopefully I'll get chance to photograph my desk in a bit!

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Hi Julia,
... well managed to get a post done once more, so feeling tad smug too as also did my walk, as well as necessary visiting, phone calls, bit of housework, etc.. must be something in the air..

And well cards in craft seem to be the go.. like you circle card a lot!
Thanks so much for sharing, esp on your 'hubby-conspiracy-non-free day'. ;)
Happy WOYWW! Shaz in Oz.x #25

{Shaz in Oz – Calligraphy Cards}

Twiglet said...

Hope you can manage a bit more crafty time - these hubbies and their schedules!!

Anonymous said...

So I can comment as WP again. What happened there? LOL! you delaying loading your ATG. I totally do that too. It is stupid simple so WHY? Just laziness on my part, not to sure about on yours! :)

Happy WOYWW!
Mary Anne (20)

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Hi Julia, another desk in waiting I think! Gorgeous papers. I have to say I have used a similar design for a card with the circles, I think they may get lots more use yet. Have a great day and happy woyww, Angela x 28

Shoshi said...

That's a lot of paper, Julia! You will have fun with that. Like you, I am also psyching myself up to put a new refill in my ATG gun! I always have to look up how to do it...

Happ WOYWW,
Shoshi #21

Caz Newton said...

Oooh...nice papers on your desk

Sneaking in........apparently I am "back to normal" again......must be as I posted on my blog just now ;-)

xxxx

Neet said...

Here you are with lovely papers on your desk and I have just got rid of a "shed load" of them. Yes took a big bag full to a friend at weekend as I so need to clear some stuff out and make room for stuff bought. Must remember I need space for new stuff when I am tempted to buy.
Now what is your DH playing at? Wednesdays!!!
Hugs, Neet 4 xx

pearshapedcrafting said...

Great papers but what I especially like is that fabulous flower spray at the bottom of the photo! Finally feel I can join in and send comments around to other folk!! Hugs, Chrisx

glitterandglue said...

Good morning Julia. Don't pass out - but, yes, I have finally managed to post this morning! Great looking papers - and I thinkI would need to really prych myself up to fill a glue gun. Not got one - so I'm with Shoshi - I would need to look it up each time!
Take care. God bless.
Margaret

Cara said...

Pah, kids these days they wouldn't know cool if it hit them on the nose! Loving the & paper, definitely cool! Cara x

Anonymous said...

Happy WOYWW. Lovely papers and cards out on display. Look forward to seeing the LOs. Ali x #42

Bubbles said...

My desk was 'scheduled' too... and it hasn't changed at all - well, maybe a bit more messy lol

ToadilyDiane said...

Happy Wednesday! I'm excited to be here again this week! Like my desk I'm still a mess...but a work in progress! :)

Diane

PaperOcotilloStudio said...

I try to say 'cool' to my kids as often as possible. It is fun to see them roll their eyes. Have a great WOYWW ;)

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Pretty papers. You are sooooooooooooooo busy with a big variety of things to keep your time occupied. Enjoy a fun week. Happy WOYWW

SusanLotus said...

Hi!
My desk is messy and it looks like I do alot. But I am sooo slow. And I jump from one thing to another. Wish I was superdisciplined but I am not...

Have a fun WOYWW and happy week.
Thanks for doing this each week! :D

Sussie

Aimeslee Winans said...

Hello Julia! I just successfully linked up for first time #44 and am very excited to join the fray here! Your desk looks pretty interesting - I would definitely want to play with those papers. I relate to the ATG reload. I have to get out the instructions every time! Also, journaling on layouts was always something I needed "the right time" to do, then never did. Love the sunlight on your desk. I've been lurking for about a month, readying to enter lol, and have seen mostly pre-dawn desks from you. You get such great sunlight! Have a good one! xoxo

Angie said...

It's a conspiracy!!! Us Yanks you know are great believers in those, well at least I am when it comes to my husband trying to stop me from doing something he isn't a part of lol! I'm just kidding, feeling feisty now that I'm able to move up the stairs without being so sore and out of breath as to need to go back and collapse on the lounge chair. Happy Wednesday!
Angie #53

shazsilverwolf said...

Hi Julia, yeah, I hate fussy cutting too, with a passion, so minimise it as much as possible. Do like the ampersand paper- very nice background. Love the black card I can see poking out too.Have a great week, Huge hugs, Shaz xxx

Unknown said...

Your '&' paper is fab, I managed to get a '&' stamp the other day...another thing unused yet but I just love the fact that I have one lol.
Have a great day.
Dawn #45

Stacy Sheldon said...

the ampersand paper is very cool. love the card peeking out too. :) ~Stacy # 56

Unknown said...

Did you make the "Love a lot" card? What a cute sentiment!! I want to make that card. Well you deserve away time for sure, and you are so kind to keep us all going whilst your away! So no worries about Mr. Dunnit. Happy Wednesday! Sandy Leigh #51

Laura (Bookworm) said...

Good morning (afternoon, or evening), Julia! That ampersand paper is super cool -- I've always had a soft spot for that whimsical punctuation mark. The card that appears to be the second one down in the stack looks intriguing -- a line art floral stamp on a cream background, black text, on a black card. Makes me want to drive home and see if I've got anything similar -- it looks really elegant. Happiest of WOYWWs to you! ~ Laura the Bookworm #60

Kelly said...

Five LOs! I am so proud of you. You will have earned your smugness badge :-)
that & paper looks interishesting. Wonder what you'll do with it. A little progress on my side of the world. Just running behind. Creative Blessings! Kelly #62

Tilly Tea Dance said...

No, cool is apparently not cool anymore. 'Sick' is cool...or it was the last time I was within earshot of teenagers. Love the & paper. Hope you get some rest and creative time after all this work! Happy crafting, Max #61

Princess Judy Palmer said...

Fun bunch of designer paper you have there. I like that card with the scribbly circles on it. Happy day to you! PJ #63

Christine said...

Creeping in at better late than never time .....
I don't have one of those large tape holder thingies although I would love one - I'm not very strong either so maybe I'll stick (ha!) with my small tape pens.
Have a good week
Christine aka Bishopsmate #64

okienurse said...

desk looks primed for crafting. Hope you get time to use that awesome paper to some crafty goodness... Have a great week! Vickie #66

Patrink said...

Just in case no one has said this today, you so ROCK. thanks for keeping this going, even if I don't get to post every time, it is truly a thrill to see what other people are up to. Take care.

ENJOY WOYWW
Pat #61

Sharon said...

The stamp looks like fun. I like the paper and the Love a lot card in the basket.

As always, thanks for hosting WOYWW
Sharon k #47

Nikki said...

Thanks for the advice on the ribbon I don't think it likes any sewing in it at all but it will do for now. I see your a busy girl as always happy late WOYWW hugs Nikki

RosA said...

Love that "&" paper! But I am wondering what you are going to do with it? Just curious :)
Have a good week,
RosA # 35

Sharon Madson said...

That is some pretty paper for scrapping on your desk. Journaling is very important in scrapbooking, so don't put them away without it! LOL #70

J said...

Julia I like the look of your papers, don't you just hate when work interferes with crafting time, ha,ha
Have a great weekend
Jan no 49

I would love to know why I always start off with one number and end up with a different one,

J said...

Hi Julia, sorry if I've duplicated this but tried to do it on my ipad this morning and it didn't look like it worked.
anyway love the papers on your desk, don't you just hate it when work gets in the way of crafting!!
jan no49

Annie Claxton said...

Hi Julia, sorry I'm so late to the party this week! LOVE those cards, I would be chuffed to bits to make those at a workshop. Please come and do one near Norwich! :o) Annie C #73

Shoshi said...

Thank you for your two lovely comments, Julia. The recipe for the samosas said to brush with oil, which I did - they still didn't brown. I'm going to try filo pastry next time. Everybody laughs at our choccies in the oven! So glad you like my kitty page. It's finished now, and up on my blog. As for the stress of the dentist, you are quite right - that sort of upset really does contribute to my fatigue. I'm feeling a lot better now, though, and with this week being less busy, I'm able to pace myself. Yum Sing is now happily settled into the family and very happy to have a name at last!

Shoshi

Kim said...

Cards and paper look fun! And 30 seconds!!! Awesome! I still have to drag out the directions when I change mine! Have a great week.