Oh my life, the gloom of Tuesday's dusk photo may mean that you can't really see what I've been doing...and that's no bad thing. Remind yourself, gentle WOYWWer, that however fast the days turn, we are still in August. And if you can, if your brain will let you - sum up the ingredients before me. Kraft, white, red and gracious Mrs Dunnit, is that a SNOWFLAKE die cut? Why yes it is, and thanks for not panicking. I've succumbed...there's too much to do so when the idea hits, you've gotta do it, right? Empty ipad chair - Miss Dunnit is looking up a recipe for supper time and the rest, I think is repetitive and obvious. Although if you're a bit squeamish about such things, you won't like the fact that the inked and abandoned stamp will still be like that until I get back to the old desk sometime later today. I have window shopping to do today, (and so does Lunch Lady Jan!) followed by a delivery in the newly signwritten white van...no, not 'altered', but certainly very public! See you later!
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YAY! Am I first! I think I may just be first!! Better go refresh the page before I get too excited!!
Ack! Well Ivan hardly adult you for Christmas stuff. Oddly my previous Xmas posts have been getting heavy traffic so I know that there are people out there who will be thrilled a snowflake lurks! Happy WOYWW, as ever.
Mary Anne
Busy desk there Julia.. Christmas makes me thinks!! enjoy your window shopping... Happy WOYWW.. Hugs May x x x#4
I'm impressed, Julia, to see snowflakes. Glad I've just caught this before going to bed as I won't have much time in the morning - although I might try to get better photos in daylight x
Omg! Predictive ext and tired eyes :). Clearly that SHOULD have been "I can hardly fault you". Who the heck is Ivan?
:)
MA
I love that ipad chair, will have to hunt one down for myself now that I have acquired a kindle that almost looks like an ipad lol
Bridget #4
Try as I might I can't spot the stamp in question. I even clicked on the photo hoping it would get bigger but it didn't. It did go via the "old way" of things and let me just click on the "X" to return to your page. My Blogger seems to have changed to opening a new page when I click on a photo and therefore you are forced to click the back arrow to return. All rather bothersome any idea why??? Happy WOYWW Julia - BJ#6
I've got the same trouble this morning with no sunlight for my photos...and then I see snowflakes!!!
Oh come on Julia I need spring before Christmas ~ pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease! ;D
Have a great week and thanks for hosting what will be another great gadabout! :D
Neesie #11
Crying here about 'Who the heck is Ivan' - what a crazy bunch! Snort.
And I can't see that stamp either - did you move it after taking the photo? Err, or is that a bit dumb of me
Happy WOYWW, still spitting feathers at not thinking to turn off at Amesbury :(
Di xx
Lol, I'm so glad Mary Anne explained who Ivan was, well, kinds sorta! I'm so happy and excited you've climbed on the Christmas bandwagon, doing the happy dance here! I know it's taken 2 1/2 years but I feel proud to have finally rubbed off on you, even if it's just a smidgen!
Hugs
Brenda 5
Hi Julia - I say if you are going to have snow in August make it great big flakes! I have that lovely snowflake die too. Have fun shopping - why stop at the window. This is a true test for my doppleganger LLJ if she shops it is another twin moment :-D
Well I really am squirming that the first 3 I've left comment on have shown things like reindeers, snowflakes red stuff and white stuff .... eeeeek! Not yet, not yet!!!
JoZarty xxx
No 13
This being middle aged and waking in the night for a trip to the loo has it's benefits, you can link up nice and early... Your desk looks impressively tidy, today.... is it careful angle choosing or just tidy? I'd love to see the newly signed white van...????
Helen, 19 that's n.n.n.n.nineteen...it's ok, I'm going back to bed!! )
Love the little deck-chair, I have a smaller one for my old phone...but my new phone hasn't got a chair, it has a claw..but I don't think it minds...I could ask it. Snowflakes...not yet for me...closest I've come to them is cornflakes
Lyn...#18 again...how clever!
A snowflake die cut!!!! That sends me in panic mode because of course having a gift shop means we have to prepare for the Christmas season already!!!! Patsy from
HeARTworks and
papemelroti
Just got a little stand for my ipad as well, but not nearly as classy as yours, m'lady!!
I'm not only distracted by the idea of the die-cut snowflake in August, but what fun I would have going along shopping with you and Jan!! Hugs! --Sandy Leigh
Like the idea of Kraft & red together, good Christmas combo colours....And love that deck chair i-pad holder too! I have yet to try blogging from mine, I will try soon! us yer new Van Julia ;-)
Lavinia
x
Goodness gracious does this mean you are starting on the big C for
Christmas? lovely messy desk.
My desk this week is really different. LOL
Eliza #23
Hi Julia, I love to get in early. I get to visit more blogs when I do. Yes, it is time to get started making the Christmas cards I said. I don't want to be the last minute getting mind done. Plus, I make cards for a few others, so I have to start early.
I think it is a good time to start on the Christmas cards as I hate trying to make them when it is crazy busy with all the rest of Christmas preparations and fun.
Love the sound of Kraft and red!
Hey Julia it's been a few weeks for me since I was here, but I like popping back to see what you're up to. I need to start doing my Christmas cards but I'm waiting for new stuff I've ordered to get cracking. I have a new kitten on my workdesk this week. Michelle xx
Your desk is colour coordinated again. Reddy orangey. Lovely. I may have to succumb to Christmas soon too and start making presents. Arrrrrrrggghhh. Happy window shopping x
Best to start early for Christmas. That time of year is hectic enough!! I don't know what the van is, but you seem happy about it! Enjoy your window shopping and lunch!
xxDaniella#29
Hello Julia,
I hope you had a nice day out with LLJ! I posted the winner of my blog candy today.
Happy WOYWW
Hugs, Kay #30
Busy busy desk there, and yes the christmas thingies are starting to appear.....I must make a start!
Love th ipad chair too.
Elaine #31
A signwritten white van?? Oooh I want to know more about that one. Hope you and LLJ have a lovely day window shopping, but I bet you both buy something.........Crafty hugs, Anne x #32
Oops, remove my post that went to the wrong post...The green cross hatch drew me in...or maybe I should be wearing my glasses more.
I am in at 33, that has never happened.
Thanks for hosting. I can't seriously think of Christmas yet, Although I did mention it in passing in my post:)
The dreaded "C" word keeps appearing! We always complain about the decorations etc. appearing in the shops in October, but WOYWW beats the lot, with "C" stuff in August lol!!
Thanks for hosting us yet again, Julia - your hard work on our behalf is much appreciated!
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #35
I'm a little early this week . . .
:)
No, no! Not snowflakes!! :D
Well, if you must please enjoy making snowflakes!
Can't believe I'm only #38! Yippee!
Have a fantastic WOYWW,Julia!
Lisa
hello stranger (:
it's been ages and i thought it would be so fun to link my space up with your linkie list.
i should have put the crocheted elephant in the photo too.
dangit!
xxa
I love your ipad chair! So cute :)
Katie (39)
When I think of the big 'C' word, it's not snow flakes but swimming pools and glorious heat. At the moment it feels like snow flakes are falling outside. Hurry up spring, but Christmas can wait!! Very pretty snowflake though.
Have a great week and enjoy the shopping (even if it's only window).
Von # 45
nothing wrong with starting the xmas cards early! Happy woyww! Lindsay #46
Your desk looks super busy. I like it!!
Thanks for another WOYWW. it's fun!
Christmas, already? NO! It can't be! I'm bucking the Christmas tide until at least Halloween.
Aeryn @#47
Julia!!!! thank you so much for hosting such a fun blog hop!!!! always love to see your workspace!!!
I am so frustrated right now. Blogger will not let me upload pictures!!! GRRRR!!! I will be back later to post, but thought I would get a headstart on commenting this week anyway.I can not believe that even you have started on the dreaded C word crafting! You guys are putting me in panic mode way too early!
Happy WOYWW
If I had a post with a number I would have put it here,
Hi Julia,
less time at the moment but I had to make my WOYWWpost this week! :)
Have a great day!!
Hugs Marleen #51
Morning Julia! Yes, I blogged that photo. But it's a lovely one, despite your tongue....hehehehe
Happy WOYWW. Xmas/Christmas/Festive Season .... Sorry to admit that I have been unusually organised and started making cards in June!! Ali x #55
The C word....noooooo.....! Is that a card sketch I see on the paper pad? Now that looks like planning and designing....I am impressed ;)
Kyla
Nothing fabulous ON my desk this week.....BUT.....the fact that I even have a desk and that it's all set up is a miracle in itself, lol!!! All moved in and ready to play!!!!!! Missed you all!
Be careful Julia and Jan - I went window shopping with M. in Birmingham last week and by the time we came home we had ordered a wedding dress!!! x Jo
No, sorry can't even think about Christmas yet... I refuse, until after the wedding, far more pressing matters to attent to, like the whole scary .... buying a hat thing!!!!!!!!might even make one LOL
janet
I almost never clean my stamps. Unless you count wiping them on my jeans! (Please note that I am ignoring the snowflake, even though I'm about to start making Christmas cards myself!)
OMG! What can I say...I don't clean stamps right away either and I used to be one of those ultrasqueamish types myself. Hope you found something good for supper. Have fun window shopping! Vickie #68
Hi Julia, I'm made over this week. That is posting a comment. Sorry I haven't been posting comments. Got do do some back dating. Any whoo I l cant wait to see what all the kraft, red and white is about. Oh that's right Christmas. I love anything Christmas. :-) Happy WOYWW #66 AJ-
Hmmm window shopping? You going to buy new windows then? :-)
Hugs,
A x
eek, you never meantion the C word, but guess you must be thinking it! As a shopkeeper now, I guess, so will I !!
Have a great day x
Jennie #65
Morning! It is never too early to start on Christmas stuff. In fact Sandra and I have been doing Rudolph Day all year! Next one is Saturday!
I don't always clean my stamps straight away and in fact, it doesn't really matter!!
Have a great day!
xx
Everything is connected, isn't it? I picture Ivan as this great big grizzly Russian guy striding manfully through the snow...and there you are doing snowflakes...spooky... *grin*
Perhaps Ivan can spark a 50 Shades type novel, eh???
LLJ #72 xx
Good morning Julia, just wanted to say I loved the card you did on Monday. Enjoy your week. Off for a browse and a cuppa.
Lynn /65
Ha, thought I'd get in early this week! Am #75! Are you people up all night? LOL
Sounds like a hecic day ahead! Have fun with it!
Enjoy the window shopping.
Desk looks lovely and busy.
What's wrong with making Chrimbo cards - a recent week-long challenge was probably the most card making I've done in ages and they were all for Christmas - Red/white/kraft seems to be a popular theme for the coming festive seasonut so far I haven't played with those colours yet.
Hope you have a fab day with LLJ.
Toni xx
Oh the c word.. can't quite believe it's august and those type of cards need to start being made.. what happened to summer!!
Have fun "window" shopping lol
Hugz Minxy #78 x
Plunge taken!! #77 and proud of it :)) Hugs, Buttons x
Ha! In the time it takes to write a comment more join and now I'm #81! There's a lot to get the hang of. Didn't mention Julia, I'm in denial about Christmas but here's hoping your itch gets well and truly scratched so you can enjoy the remnants of summer. Hugs, Buttons x
Go on, alter the van, you know you want to.
** Kate **
I was determined to be in the first twenty... got up too late again - holidays, lol! Have a fabulous day and thanks for visiting me last week! jenx
Have a lovely day shopping with LLJ. I always wonder about 'window shopping' - you don't need to shop for windows, you just have to wait for the dozens of salespeople who knock on your door asking if you are interested in double glazing!
Starting Christmas things early doesn't bother me in the slightest - made my first 2012 Christmas card on 26th December 2011 and have been slowly getting a few done through the year. I'm still behind though. Ah well. Happy WOYWW! Victoria no.87
Hi Julia...it's ramping up for Christmas here too, boo! Have fun with your red, white and kraft, mmmm I think it's going to be the in colour combo this season, don't you think?
Have fun, hugs Erika.
Morning Julia!!! I'm better late than never this week! Red white and kraft is a fab colour combo, loving it!! Trish #90
Morning Julia, happy WOYWW.Love the Christmas colour combo- I really need to make a start on all that festive crafting too.
Rebecca #91
My first time of joining in for months and months - be gentle with me. Your posts always make me laugh Julia - never stop being just exactly you xx
Noooo don't tell me its Christmas already. I am barely keeping it all together. At least I know I'm not alone. Please don't go super organised on us Julia.
Sandra de @95
Love the ipad deckchair, snowflake dies too, whatever next we ask ourselves!!! Enjoy WOYWW! Karen T 95 x
Oooooooh an iPad chair............... I love my iPad very much haven't got it a chair yet, have a case thing but I like that idea very much. I have to confess to starting to think about the end of the year, making needs forethought.......... I do love September to 24th December though :)
Haha! I think crafters find 'the C word' a lot less scary than most folk!
Laura 97
We have Christmas stamps on our desk too, somewhere under a pile of other goodies!
What's an Ipad, don't have one, but love the mini deck chair. Re Xmas not even thinking about that yet! Love Fracnesca #99
Oh boy... pretty soon, I'm going to be the only person in the universe who isn't getting ready for Christmas cards! Thank you for letting us join another nosy-party this Wednesday... looking forward to some snooping!
Alison x
Yes, I admit it, I'm into Christmas too. But no matter how quickly I start, I'm always behind.
I'm never, ever ready when Christmas finally arrives!
Glenda 103
Oh my lordy Christmas stuff... I so need to get myself focussed I havent even thought that far ahead yet.. seeing how we only had our summer holiday last week I want to enjoy this tan a little longer before the hustle and bustle of festive seasonals!! All looks very productive I must say though . xxx
SARAH #104
i wish my desk was as tidy as yours today, Julia. Have fun with your window (or other) shopping. xx
I use to be freaked out by inked up stamps, years ago, but now, sometimes I don't even clean them off before I put them away!!!
An altered van??!! Fits right in with my "altering" mood.
Ooo sounds like a lot of deliciousness happening over your side of the "pond". It's never too early to think of that certain holiday coming upon us so fast! Happy WOYWW and gosh how I've missed being away from all this creative awesomeness! Warmly, Tracy (#110)
Joining in is always fun, and I am glad to be back. Evenings come to quickly and light is fading faster everyday. Oh the dreaded word this early, but we are all doing some of it little by little.
Have fun today with your friends and Happy WOYWW
This is the first time that I have found time to take a photo and place it on my blog in time to enter it on WOYWW.Love the site and great for ideas. Sandy D
Hi Julia, Happy window shopping
Jan S 109
I didn't manage in last week, but here's my rather tidy workdesk :)
Happy WOYWW! Looks like you're in the Christmas Spirit! I'm just about to try and make some tags... watch this space!
Laura xx
Good afternoon (your time), Julia! I made a Christmas tag this past weekend, so no castigation will come from me! We are the creatures of our fickle muses. :-) Hope your shopping goes well and the rest of your week. Happy WOYWW. ~ Laura
Glad to know I'm not the only one working on Christmas ideas already! But mine are more for classes I'll be teaching in November. I hope you have a wonderful week!
Carol N #121
Sigh...you know Christmas will be here before we know it! I mean, I can't believe it is already the end of August and the kids are starting back to school.
Pretty soon we will all be showing Christmas projects :)
Mary Jo #120
Oh my I'm late, well for me anyway. Been out this morning in the wheelchair, giggles galore I can tell you! Great desk, think I'm with you on the need to start 'C' stuff when the ideas hit, as you'll see on my desk today! Take care, Zo xx 122
Yup...during my cleaning frenzy, I too sorted out my Holiday papers, and left them on top, easily accessable. And when putting away my dies, my Christmas ones also found themselves on top of the shelf next to the Vagabond...ready to go. There are only 2 months before the holiday craft fair...
I also see some EP. And I am a firm believer in crafting your desires as the mood strikes. Can't wait to see what your making!
Julia, I always enjoy seeing your desk! Some day I will actually show you mine, but right now I can't find it! lol Your little ipad chair is so cute! And what are those clear little cups on the right side of your desk. Just curious! Thanks for sharing. dix---
Entered twice as I had the wrong link first time, sorry.
Hope you had a good window shopping expedition today with LLJ ... how much of it will be window and how much actual, I wonder ... but why no pic of the newly signwritten white van ... just got to see that :) I'm sure that you already know I do Christmas all the year round so all I can say is, your late with the snowflake :)) Happy WOYWW, Elizabeth x #105
An abandoned stamp.... the shame of it all. It looks like a happy mess that's for sure. I have a pile of Christmas stamps on my (very tidy) desk too. They are for a class I'm doing on Saturday. So far I have made the samples, put the stamps on the blocks and cut the baker's twine. The really important part of cutting papers and gathering it together nicely has not yet been done. I'm not quite sure when I can fit it in either.
An abandoned stamp.... the shame of it all. It looks like a happy mess that's for sure. I have a pile of Christmas stamps on my (very tidy) desk too. They are for a class I'm doing on Saturday. So far I have made the samples, put the stamps on the blocks and cut the baker's twine. The really important part of cutting papers and gathering it together nicely has not yet been done. I'm not quite sure when I can fit it in either.
WOW...its been like forever....but I managed to remember today was Wednesday.....Hope the summer has been excessively full of creating time for everyone....
blessings,
Cindy♥
My ink stamps are often left in that condition. They survive just fine. Ha, ha. I missed last week. So busy! But I'm back with a frightful mess on my desk this week. :)
Sandy
sandy's crafty creations
So you've taken the plunge down the slope into Christmas Valley, eh? Well, it has to be done and so good for you! I'm off to have fun and not think about Christmas cards! Hope you have a fantastic week! Thanks for doing this! Darnell #134
Hello!
I am not posting today as I have been ill but wanted to say hello! Wishing you a sunshine day dear lady!
Hugs,
Barbara Diane
Love seeing all of the little things on your desk. Thank you for a great way to meet others, I enjoyed my first official WOYWW. It is like peeking into lives all over the world.
Hope you had a lovely supper - must say you are really very organised to have started on Christmas this soon - I usually leave all that to the Christmas holidays and then have to sit up very late!
Bernice #140
Yep strike while the iron is hot I say, or while the snowflake is cold maybe? I've always been a last minute girl when it comes to Christmas, but will have to change my ways this year! I was in Japonicas yesterday afternoon and chatted to the very nice lady behind the counter :o)
Hi Julia!
Long time - no post! Glad to be back. But, you and the others are scaring me with all the Christmas crafting! I was just beginning to think about Halloween and now I'm already behind! Oh well, I always manage to make it somehow.
Have a great week!
hugs
kat #141
Happy WOYWW. I missed last week with school holidays and grandchildren sitting. LOL
Cannot believe we are at the end of August already.
Carol x
Eeeekkkk Christmas lol, I actually do work for a magazine where we test what the author has done, basically saying normal crafters can do it and Yes I came back off my hols to an email with my next mission a crimbo theme. I always put all my christmas bits away but think I need to get them down soon (after trying to find somewhere to put them seems I have bought more stash through the year!!) as I am actually being tempted to start early this year, hope so last year left it too late and managed only a few cards for challenges. Will you be using the poly wreath this year I sent? I was going to use mine through the year but looks like christmas will get her first lol. Hope you and lunch lady Jan have a great day out. Happy Woyww :-) Kerry xxx
I think it is smart for people to start on their holiday projects early, although I am not smart enough to do it myself. And I don't clean my stamps right way, either. Sometimes, gasp, not at all. dani#137
Hi Julia, my debut on WOYWW .... and your mentioning the "C" word already! I would love to be so organised but alas I'm a last minute girl. Look forward to some blog hopping.
Gillian #142
Hi Julia
Bit early?
Your desk seems to be all colour co-ordinated with oranges and red - or at least some of your tools of the trade do! lol.
Wow - lots of numbers this week joining in. I almost did last week, but yet again, started Wed, did a bit more on Thurs - next minute its Saturday... distractions! It's sat in my drafts with all the others. This week? Not feeling to great i'm afraid.
Ahhh, you mentioned the 'c' word! Right i'm off then...
Big hugs
Paula xxxxx
Good for you getting a start on Xmas! I keep thinking I should but don't seem caught up on the other stuff I want to do first, ha ha!
happy WOYWW!
xoxo Karen #150
I shared again this week. I'm the newbie on a roll! :)
Busy week this week - my DD is visiting! Did manage to get a couple of things done before she arrived! Happy WOYWW (belated!) Lindart #153
Ahhhh. yes I do see the snowflake! Welcome to Christmas in August! Sadly, even though I've been making Christmas cards for months, I'll still be behind come Christmas....A non crafting friend just asked if I'd make her a box full of cards....of course she picked one that took forever to make. I invited her to come make them herself.... Happy almost Wednesday to you!
Oh lord, christmas!!!
It seems I just put all the supplies away!
I do love creating for the holidays!
you are off and running!
Oh lord, christmas!!!
It seems I just put all the supplies away!
I do love creating for the holidays!
you are off and running!
It looks like you’re having fun though Julia!
I’ve not actually started on any Christmas cards yet this year but will have no excuse when my LOTV prize arrives.
Happy Crafting!
Sue
x
It's really not as bad as it could be, Right???? I see lots of wood grin showing thru.....
I was going thru some STUFF for my Paper Bag Baby Album and came across some Christmas things so I too am starting to get that read to do along with a few Wedding cards too... Where does the time go I have NO idea.....
Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a nice commnet. I don't know how you get around to everyone... read there posts and comment too.. you are a true Wonder Woman!!!
in reply to your comment. You are qyite right ends are vital.. Not allowed to weight bear for at least 4 weeks but have had wheelchair delivered todaywhich means my left leg is getting a rest from hopping about. Now going to craft. Love your blog. inspiring. Sandy Dallas
Better late than never, right Julia? Blessings!
Glad to find your blog! I really like it and all the collection is wonderful.
Glad to find your blog! I really like it and all the collection is wonderful.
I.m back and I did finally manage to post my pictures. It took till about a minute ago, but I think I left a comment for everybody. Two weeks in a row, that must be some kind of a revord.
Oh Julia, thank you so much for your visit and your very kind comments - I am being so uplifted by everyone's support and kindness. My hubby saw him today and it's not good. We are still hoping he'll pull through this but he's very poorly, and confused. I'll be posting updates on my blog and via replies to people's comments.
Just heard Neil Armstrong has died...
Hugs,
Shoshi
Hi Julia!
I got up early on the list, but it's taken me all week to make the rounds...sorry I'm so late.
I'm so impressed you're starting Christmas cards. I'll probably start mine the middle of December, give up the day after Christmas, and then we'll just go around again next year. I'm SUCH a procrastinator!!
I hope you and LLJ had a fun window shopping trip!
Amy E. #3
scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com
Now I am not a diecutter but I demonstrate die cutting! Work that one out! But this weekend I was using a "C" tree die and thought that I might just buy one and use it myself this year - save a lot of work stamping and colouring etc. So go ahead with the snowflake and I'll make a start on the trees.
Hugs, neet #58 xx
Hi Julia,
Looks like a great work desk, messy enough to inspire :D Love the happy-happy sign in the corner.
Just posted my contribution! Thanks for hosting! I always want to plop myself down in your chair and start helping myself - virtually, of course! (I would never have the guts to do that in real life! :-)
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