Wednesday 9 December 2009

OMGIWA What's on Your Workdesk?

No really, it is Wednesday already, and because it's December, the Wednesdays are definitely rolling around faster than they usually do. Official. So ask me - what are you working on? You know I've finished with Christmas cards apart from writing and distributing of course, and that's what I was doing at my desk until.......Good grief Charlie Brown! Not even paper stitching or anything too clever; you can tell from the state of my desk that it was almost on a whim - there's paper and card and stamps as usual, plus the sewing stuff. Wipso will probably faint. See, I'm in a Secret Sister Santa thing across the pond and it's all about 'thrift' and re-use, with quite a small budget. Well, I bought some bits and pieces pertaining to my Secret Sister's likes and dislikes and last night, in a frenzy of getting things posted, I suddenly decided that instead of sending offcuts of the very British designed fabrics, I'd use them. So I sewed some into the shape of a notebook cover. (One of the small Moleskines that I mentioned before). As I've already blown the secret part (although I have no idea if she reads this, or if indeed, she knows it's destined for her), I shall not show you the erm, masterpiece until after Christmas when we're all showing off the beautiful hand made gifts we receive and give. Yup. I'm expecting a show and tell!
Workshop preparations today - part of tomorrow's food based workshop (to 'use' up the chocolate at last!) will be this fetching and easy bottle gift label. And to clear up questions over the number of chocolate bars - I'l have to get more, I need 21 and they are 5 per pack. You lot have been like the chocolate police!

Come on then, show us your workdesk/space/floor/lap tray/blah. Be brave, we wanna see what you're working on. Upload to your blog or eme a picture and I'll upload it here. Leave a comment here and we'll all trot round for a gander. Or a turkey. Ho Ho Ho.

28 comments:

Chrissie said...

I'm in a right pickle, Chrissy card production gone mad! I can't find my camera charger either... but there was just about enough juice in the battery for this picture.
There's something new on my desk too!
Chrissie

Unknown said...

All blogged here http://acraftingjourney.blogspot.com/2009/12/little-miss-organised.html

Loving your wine bottle creation wotsit ... and the note pad sounds delish ... I reckon your secret sister will LOVE it!

Annie said...

Oh wow. I've just picked myself up off the floor to type this :-) I am truley impressed. A sewing machine....but what make is it? Frustrated here cos I cant enlarge your photo to see details!! I want more from you Julia :-)
A x
http://wipso-astitchintime.blogspot.com/

Susie Sugar said...

Hi Julia (and girls) I love your bottle label the snowflakes look fab, are they cut with a die or punch they look great as does your desk this week you can see mine Here
I'm off to see what other desks I can have a nosey round !! he he
Hugs Susie xx
PS you are right these Wednesdays do seem to be flying round

Liverpool Lou (Anne) said...

Hi Julia, I don't think I'll be getting any beautiful handmade gifts for Christmas :( but I'll do a show and tell anyway :) My desk's reasonably tidy this week. I need to make a concerted effort to get my cards finished! Your little joke about the gander/turkey made me laff ho ho ho
Anne xx

Annie said...

I've edited my blog just for you Julia :-)
A x

NormaJean said...

hi Everyone , boy I missed this so Here
is my desk .
Hugs norma

Deanne said...

i feel well enough to join in this week :) my space is up on my blog x

Kathy said...

Wow, your desk looks a veritable hive of activity. I love the way the sewing machine is just plonked in there among everything else - shows you're really going with the creativity flow!

I've WOYWWd - and even managed to do it on the right day for once!

Tammi said...

I just finished my first blog for WOMDW! It's kinda fun to let the world in on your crafting space! I love the idea of your bottle tag I have a friend that loves wine and this would be a fun gift to give her!

http://tammistidbits.blogspot.com/2009/12/whats-on-my-desk-wednesday.html

Pam said...

I really can't believe its Wednesday, of course that means its Thursday tomorrow so last day before the weekend for me and of course Thursday night wine club! I'm very impressed you have your sewing machine out, but I'm not going to let my OH see it as he may get ideas and leave mine on my desk as a hint to take up his 3 pairs of trousers! Here is my muddle . Pam x

airing cupboard crafts said...

A sewing machine wow Julia maybe you can make me a quilt like your sister made you!?!?!?

I have blogged here but be warned it's a site for sore eyes xx

Kaz said...

Ooooo a sewing machine this week? That's a surprise! Ha ha at the chocolate police, choc is important.

I have blogged today, it's much tidier than last week xx

Jennie -The Artistic Stamper said...

err my mess is Here
Been one of those weeks,and off to look round everyone else's Thanks for the woyww Julia :)
xx

Ann said...

Julia! A sewing machine? I'm speechless. You must let us see the results!
My desk (and sofa) are here: http://cupboardcrafter.blogspot.com/2009/12/woyww_09.html

Nikki said...

Okay I've made it YAH
Here's mine it's Naked compared to yours and that Bottle tag is just so cute those snowflakes are sweet :)
off to hop through everyones desks

Susan said...

Heres my desk tonight! Short and sweet I'm afraid - am nursing a virus! Keep well everyone - best keep away from me!!!
SuzyX

Kay said...

Thought I would join in, so have blogged mine http://makingthingsfromstuff.blogspot.com/2009/12/so-i-thought-why-not-join-fun.html I'm sure your secret sister will be well impressed with her improved moleskine

Debbie (Little Gingham Bear) said...

I've only posted this to make everyone else feel tidy and to shame myself into sorting my mess out :c)
Here's mine

xx

Jay said...

Oh Julia, sewing eh!
I'm sorry I'm going to miss the chocolate workshop, I've double booked I'm afraid (works do, I'd rather be crafting).
Not much crafting going on on my desk this week either. You can see what I've been doing here if you wish: http://jay-dailydeliberations.blogspot.com/

Ginny said...

you showing me up, my machine is still gathering dust, lol...I've actually "started" a project but who knows if I'll finish it..lol

Sam said...

Oops - I am a bit late in the day for WOYWW!! But here is my messy desk!

A sewing machine on your desk? I don't think that I even have a sewing machine, but I could certainly do a posse of chocolate police!! ha ha!

Sam said...

P.S. WOYWW is definitely getting bigger each week - this list is going to take me a while to get through!!

Paige said...

sewing????? WOW come on then show us what ya made!!! I was ever so late in blogging last night and din't even get the chance for a stroll around blog land :( these pups are starting to keep me busy!

Fiona said...

Nothing on my desk but a load of rubbish - I think I'm done with the whole crafting thing now until after Christmas - although I am making a few Christmas tags. Going to have a big sort out and get rid of a load of stuff now that I'm not doing SU anymore - hope you have a great Christmas Julia x

Caroline said...

I am actually mortified that I am showing the state of my desk online - but you can see some work in progress as I have started Tims Tags! Well you MIGHT just be able to spot them amongst everything else, lol...x
See here:
http://bubblyfunk.typepad.com/pink_candy_by_caroline/2009/12/woywwand-me-tree.html

SueH said...

It’s good to see the sewing machine out Julie; mine’s not seen the light of day for well over a year!

The last of my Christmas cards are On My Work Desk this week if you want to pop by for a quick look.

Sue
x

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