Well, heaps and not as much as last week...there has been some card making...
See, this is the thing - I've spent loads of time working on cards for the Christmas Card Marathon and then woop! about turn and start on a 'Citrus' themed workshop - to encourage and celebrate the Indian Summer we deserve. Hmmm. So that's pretty much what you see - the pile of clear stamps in the real foreground at the top is indeed the 'clean me' basket of stamps; but I'm on a roll and I don't care. Even less than usual that is!
Strut your stuff for our viewing pleasure won't you? Share your working space and what you're working on, it's a matter of great fascination. If you can, turn off word verification - you'll get more comments, for sure. If you can, keep the post brief- ish, and please put WOYWW in the post title..if you don't, other WOYWWers will assume you've linked a post that isn't relevant and click away....there is ALWAYS another desk to go look at!
I do like those flower stamps. Thanks for last week, knew the minute I pressed enter the link was wrong but internet connection was really bad and couldn't get back on till nearly midnight to link again and gave up by then!
ReplyDeleteWell, it looks a bit busier than the last of last week, but you are on a roll, and that is all that counts. So glad to be back among the group. I missed playing along, but was too busy to spend the time. I have NO idea how you manage.
ReplyDeleteI guess those clear stamps are all the rage. I just have NO luck with them at all. Greetings from (I don't believe it) number 1 this week.
You've obviously been busy and the desk is a result of this activity - the stamp cleaning can wait till another day. x
ReplyDeleteSeems that you are getting very busy. Like what I see! Thank you for another WOYWW.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Seems that you are getting very busy. Like what I see! Thank you for another WOYWW.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
pretty flower stamps, love the citrus theme for an Indian summer, here's hoping!
ReplyDeleteDebxx
Busy as usual then Julia...love the flower stamps.
ReplyDeleteNow I am so much more familiar with all the bits and pieces attached to WOYWW now that I've visited my first craft fair!
Thanks for hosting such a brilliant party every week... ;D
Have fun!
Neesie #13
Gosh you are busy Julia, love those stickles and pretty flower stamp.. Have a creative week, Hugs May x x x #5
ReplyDeleteI'm quite impressed that even though it's a work in progress shot your desk seems fairly tidy still.. are we seeing a new Julia... im guessing not but you never know!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday x
Hugz Minxy #9
Love stickles, haven't found those lovely bright colours yet...my nearest shop is Lyndhurst, they might have them! The flowers look interesting and so is that green bike!
ReplyDelete#16 again this week...so next week I should be #14...bet I'm not!
(Lyn)
Clear stamps are brilliant! Definitely helps me stamp straighter and more even so that people do not wonder if I was drunk when I was stamping--speaking of--your desk was simply drunk with whimsy and busyness last week...but very neat this week. I worship anyone who has their Christmas cards done!! Crafty hugs! ;) Sandy Leigh
ReplyDeleteI love messy! My WOYWW post is about my love of messy actually!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the Indian Summer!!!
xxDaniella
Love the fun flowers, have fun with a last burst of summer cards!
ReplyDeleteHappy woyww-Lindsay #9
Hi Julia - I have those stamps too! They will look fab all pearly and sparkly. I am keeping my fingers crossed too for an indian summer! The kids are even more fed up as it was scorching here yesterday and they all had to troll off to school :-( Happy WOYWW to you from Helen 22
ReplyDeletewow, went from top 10 to top 20 in the blink of an eye and a press of the refresh button.
ReplyDeletelove the citrus colours, not ready for christmas yet
caroline #14
Like everyone else I'm loving those clear flower stamps, and such a busy desk, fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely crafting week
Cheers, Elaine #24
Wow, I thought I was early linking up..lots of busy people this week, must be back to school for many moms! Happy Stamping, Lisa
ReplyDeleteHi Julia! Oh I love the lighting in your photos. Makes me feel happy. Right now we are in the gray funky weather with major rain on the way tomorrow. Yuck. So I am soaking up your sunshine virtually. Love the card on the ipad stand. The colors make me think of my favorite season (fall) when all our leaves change pretty colors. Like the stamping you are doing too. The flowers and the vine like one is pretty. But you know what really caught my eye? That cute little bicycle. So cute. I have a bicycle die somewhere (my luck the same one) and I must find it because that is so darn cute.
ReplyDeleteWhen you are free come play on my desk.
Belinda (26)
Really liking the bird card up there on the top of your desk!! Cool Stickles....perfect for Halloween.
ReplyDeleteI love the flower stamps they are so versatile to go with anything. Christmas cards I really should get on with mine and good on you for starting yours now.
ReplyDeleteEliza #20
Love the messy desk
lots of interesting stuff on your desk and high productivity signs. The citrus challenge is interesting but here in Texas citrus is a winter fruit.
ReplyDeleteAs always Julia, your desk looks so productive and FUN!! I LOVE the idea of a "clean me" basket of stamps! I may just have to try that!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday!!!
Amy E. #36
scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com
Looks a little neater than last week, but still productive! I <3 twinkling H20s.
ReplyDeleteKatie (35)
Loving that bird card on your busy desk. I am getting old...cuz I thought it said Good Bird...but then I squinted and now i think it says Good Day! teehee
ReplyDeleteThose stickles are beautiful...you are going to have fun with those. Will you use them on those pretty flowers...maybe, I think.
No need to leave me a comment...I didn't post this week...cleaning and reorganizing my scrapbook room and just need to buckle down and get it finished...it would make a great picture cuz you have to pull everything out to reorganize but no time to visit in return...so...next week it will be.
Oh so glad to be back...I love Indian Summer!! Fall colors and the crisp air are so much more fun than the cold uncertain conditions that can happen. and such bright colors here I haven't seen them yet. But no time to shop either. Thanks Julia for the fun.
ReplyDeleteI hope your citrus colours do bring us an Indian Summer, or just plain Summer for that matter! Loving that flower stamp. Crafty hugs, Anne x #47
ReplyDeleteOh, my pretty flowers and I'd forgotten all about my H20's! Thanks for the peek and the nudge. Gotta dig those out!
ReplyDeleteHi there Julia - ah love the stamps, great detail and love the bright coloured stickles... and yep love the finished card too in your wee deckchair over far side of desk love your wee deckchair but that is just cos love miniature of real "bigger" things!! thanks so mcuh for popping over last week and happy WOYWW! thanks for being such a great hostess,, Shaz in oz.x #48 at the mo!
ReplyDeleteLooks like lovely, crafty goodness to me!
ReplyDeletePlease tell me I'm not the only one who posts a blog post, and then reads it and finds something to change (despite having proofread it moments ago), changes that, reads again, finds something else to change. I think I just did that three or four times! Tell me I'm not crazy! I kind of feel bad for the person who viewed in between editing sessions, since they couldn't read it in all its awesomeness :-)
I like the look of those flowers...but not the open scissors on the desk- soooo dangerous,lol!
ReplyDeleteYou caught me out with the time of the post again so I'm way down at 52. have a good week.
Hi Julia,
ReplyDeletehave a great Wednesday!!
Sweet stamps ;-)
Hugs Marleen #55
Hi Julia, Where is Mr. Ipad today? Missing in action! I finally learned how to post using an Ipad and it is so convenient! I refuse to think about Christmas cards, much less a Christmas marathon!!!! :^) patsy #4
ReplyDeleteOh those flowers are pretty and love those bright stickles.. Can see a green bike there too so will be good to see the finished item... Sandy :)
ReplyDeleteLots of action this week ! At least switching between Christmas & Autumn may make you feel the year hasn't sped past completely ! A;i H #57
ReplyDeleteI love those flowers and the bright bits. I was in a shop with some crafty things the other day and I saw the clear block and some clear stamps sold separately. Do you buy one block and put the plastic ones on, then peel it off and put on another? I would love to buy some but not sure how they work. They are really expensive here, so I might end up trying online. Your desk inspired me to show my mess this week and what a mess it is :) So glad yours is still covered.
ReplyDeleteHave a great warm weather week.
Von # 58
well your desk looks a hive of activity! the citrus colours and those flowers are great! have a great week trace x
ReplyDeleteDo I spy a bicycle die cut??? I've seen that die and it looks amazing! Have fun with your cards. I am going to MAKE TIME today to craft...I'm behind and miss my toys, lol!
ReplyDeleteJust love the citrus card on the deck chair, exactly where it needs to be for the Indian Summer. BJ#63
ReplyDeleteMmm, lovely fresh card - must have been a tough switch to get back out of Christmas and into summer though! I wouldn't know if I was coming or going.....
ReplyDeleteGreat looking desk today! I really love all the color and I am envious of the neon stickles...haven't gotten into those yet! Cute little bicycle cutout. I used to have one just like that only in blue!! Thanks for sharing. Vickie #66
ReplyDeleteA citrus themed workshop sounds like a fab idea, Indian Summer or not. The flower stamps are great and I like the bicycle I can see. Happy WOYWW! Victoria no.67
ReplyDeletehahaha oh dear what a difference a day or two make, well it looks like you are having fun and being creative, thats all that matters
ReplyDeleteBridget #30
Bright and breezy ready for an Indian summer......Hurrah!
ReplyDeleteKyla #74
Citrus. Not colours I work with. Can't wait to see what you do with them. I'm sure I'll be inspired.
ReplyDeleteOh, and in case you didn't get my message, I am so up for the Crafternoon. In fact, if you let me know the closest train station, I'll book my ticket this weekend.
Happy WOW,
rachel #71
From what I can see, your citrussy card looks lovely. Since having no desk to call home I have become an afternoon participant of woyww. Today I managed to get in before 7am and I still only scraped into the first 100. Who knew?!
ReplyDelete...morning Julia, it's been a wee while since i've seen your desk but it is a riot of colour and the sun is shining through so all looks grand to me, christmas is knocking on our door so good to start with the cards now...wishing you a super day...Melxx :)
ReplyDeleteThose stamps and the stasmping look lovely. happy woyww, jenx
ReplyDeleteMorning Julia - spot me on Annie's blog today!! They say photos never lie but I really am a smiley girl and about 2 stone lighter than it looks - lol!! x Jo
ReplyDeleteAn Indian Summer is just what we need!! Love the bright zingy colours - wouldn't mind doing some jewellery like that!
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ ~81 xx
Busy desk, looking forward to seeing ur Indian summer cards (yes ur right we do deserve one - of course the weather is better this week than last, mainly cause I've gone back to work!!)
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Pam x
your desk is always such a hive of active creativity, julia - love it!!
ReplyDeletehappy wednesday :) xx
no. 82 - i think....
Oh I do hope we get an Indian Summer - can't face more cold weather just yet.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to seeing all your 'neon' creations.
Toni xx
Hiya, its been a while but it's good to be back and taking a peek at your creative world again. Looking busy and fun. Hope you have a good week too.
ReplyDeleteNeil @ 62
indian summer? what indian summer, feels like not far off the first frost to me!! blooming chilly first thing! lol, looking forward to returning to WOYWW, xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Julia. I seem to get further down the list every week yet I link at the same time each week....there must be many now getting up at midnight to link!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
A x
Those stamps are lovely, I must try stamping. This is the first time I have done WOYWW and it is the only time my desk will be tidy, Im such a messy crafter
ReplyDeleteLou x
Wow, Julia. Christmas to citrus. That's a leap. Your desk looks used. I like it!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Terry
Just played along for the first (maybe second) time. Off to have a look at others creative desks
ReplyDeleteCazx
Hi Julia, citrus colours and indian summers all sound very exciting,jack frost is slowly starting to make an appearance here at nights. As always thanks for the peek at your desk.
ReplyDeleteGillian #89
Great shot of your desk, and on a roll is good :)) Those stickles are just yummy colours too!
ReplyDeleteHave a good day
xx
Jennie #39 ( my age of course!)
Such a great looking desk - full of busy citrus sunshine! I've made it in at under 100 for the first time, so feeling very pleased with myself! Work all day, but will get some hopping done tonight...
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Love those stamps! And it's had to go wrong with H2Os IMO, even when they are over 13 years old lol. That bike stamp and those neon stickles are awesome too. As always a desk full of craftyness :D. TFS and Happy WOYWW! #35
ReplyDeleteI like the green stems - the colour and the stamp, are you up to your elbows in sparkling h2o's now?
ReplyDeletedx @91
I love the look of those neon stickles. I thought I had most of the colours and then they sneak out some more! I don't know how you manage to do all the stuff you do. I'm retired and I still never accomplish so much each week! Kate x
ReplyDeletelove the zesty colours and the shape of those flowers
ReplyDeletehappy WOYWW love Mrs.C.xx #95
Thanks for the IPad tips last week Julia, I'm still ploughing my round it. I might be like you though and just carry on as I am even though it can be frustrating.
ReplyDeleteHope all your citrus work goes well. Nice and bright that's what we all need.
Off to prepare for my talk and craft session tonight now. I haven't prepared a thing yet. Last minute as usual.
Lynn x
Fab desk as always, love those flowers stamps, and your 'clean me' basket, that made me giggle, I couldn't do it you see, put them in there, I'd have to clean them before I did which then gets rid of the whole idea of a 'clean me' basket! I'm hoping to pop round more desks this week, slowly getting better and find the concentration and working fingers to leave some comments, not easy I can telly you at times. But hey ho the sun is shining! Take care Zo xx 98
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ReplyDeleteI got my blog post ready and realised that I have been AWOL for a month. Busy reading! and with visitors! Janet #100 (at least it was #100 when I pressed enter)
Neon stickles, they sound fun, do they glow in the dark? That would be a great idea for these darker evenings!
ReplyDeleteLove the flower stamps too.
Happy WOYWW xxx
Hi Julia, it's been a couple of weeks for me but I'm back! Been working hard and playing zilch. I still pop by though to check out your desk. From Christmas to summer in one day! That would be brilliant wouldn't it? I love your pretty flowers. Michelle x
ReplyDeleteCitrus colours -always so cheerful. Hope you are right about the indian summer, we are off to Norfolk for a week tomorrow afternoon and a bit of sun and warmth won't go amiss.
ReplyDeleteAnn B
#102
Your desk is quite tidy this week, for you any way. Love that little bike and the card on the deck chair is lovely too. I have all the stickles and hardly ever use them, you've set me off wanting to now.
ReplyDeleteHugs Joanne xx
We definitely need to celebrate this Indian Summer, Julia, it's gorgeous and much needed.
ReplyDeleteLove your little flower stamps and hope you are going to get good and messy with those H20's!!
Happy WOYWW
Hugs Lisax #105
Hi Julia love those flowers. Cutting shop at my place today. Have a super Wednesday, hugs Erika.
ReplyDeleteLike the bright stickles and the neon bicycle.
ReplyDelete** Kate **
You are not supposed to be the neat one!! Tsk. Now I am going to have to empty and re-organize my room. Why do I always think that this is somehow going to give me more space? Frankly, i my room, the only way to go is UP and I am getting very close to the ceiling as it is. Lucky I am tall :)
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(I keep dozing off at like 12:58 and missing the 1 am posting time :)) Then I wake up with a start, my iPag resting on my chin.... :D)
You are not supposed to be the neat one!! Tsk. Now I am going to have to empty and re-organize my room. Why do I always think that this is somehow going to give me more space? Frankly, i my room, the only way to go is UP and I am getting very close to the ceiling as it is. Lucky I am tall :)
ReplyDeleteMA (29)
(I keep dozing off at like 12:58 and missing the 1 am posting time :)) Then I wake up with a start, my iPag resting on my chin.... :D)
Love those citrus colours, they are rather neglected at times. Love the busy desk. Hugs Francesca #111
ReplyDeleteThose stickles look fab (chanting I do not need more stash over and over now). I have entered my link for the first time ever eek!
ReplyDeleteHaven't played for a while and happy to be back.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of those flowers and can't wait to see the finished articles. The card looks great too. Don't know how you do it all. Do you get changed in a phonebox and wear your undies on the outside or something?!!
ReplyDeleteOff to visit friends new and old. Take great care of yourself, hugs Buttons x
Good to see your desk returning to something like normal, Julia :) Like the little card resting in the deckchair - nice colours and layout. Those stamps your working with are very nice too and love the Stickles. All-in-all, I've had a great snoop :)) Happy WOYWW and hope you have a lovely week, Elizabeth x #90
ReplyDeleteOhh what lovely colours I love to play with vibrant colours but then I get a bit scared of the result. note to self go for it :)
ReplyDeleteI love these Wednesday nosey fixes
Toni :) #117
Busy, busy busy! I so love September full of new beginnings and getting ready for things.
ReplyDeleteLovely projects on the go
Jakix #121
Thought I would be a bit further up the list today but no I ned to stay up on Tuesday night methinks and then can link up in early hours :-)
ReplyDeleteI love clear stamps and stickles. I added a new stickles to my collection last Sat just can't recall it's name at moment and am to lazy to go and look. Will be of to have a nose at others later. Anne x #121
looks like you've been busy, Julia! i like that card that you've made. citrus themed sounds good! happy WOYWW!
ReplyDeleteLooks like lots of crafty goodness going on here! You are always so busy, you make my head spin! Glenda #119
ReplyDeleteYour desk certainly looks as if your having great fun Julia. I do like citrus too, but sadly I don't have the neon paints. Enjoy your day. Rita xx
ReplyDeleteafter a long time I have found my back to you, thank you for hosting again, I always enjoy looking at your desk, its very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteDoes switching from Christmas cards to neon summer cards confuse your brain? Ha! What about a neon Christmas card?? Mmm, maybe not :)
ReplyDeleteYour desk always looks busy, dont know how you keep up with it all
ReplyDeleteFlowers and stickles - a great combination. Enjoy your cardmaking.
ReplyDeleteWow! I am late to the party today (lol)
ReplyDeleteI have never had that high a number :)
Love those cute flower stamps! And you just reminded me that I need some more stickles!!
Cool stamps and cool card in progress. Love the bright Stickles. I initially wasn't excited about all the bright stuff that's been trendy and finally fell for them. Your stamps to be cleaned will wait . . . when the Muse is present, she must be attended! Happy Wednesday! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the idea of an Indian Summer! hope you post some pics of the finished reults please x toni 135
ReplyDeleteCitrus is good, might just wake me up! I like the flower stamps and I can imagine those on some zesty type cards. And clean me? Shmean me...
ReplyDeleteI want to see the pretty card on the stand! That looks like a good one!
ReplyDeleteLoving the sunshine desk. x
ReplyDeleteSuch a busy and summery desk! Maybe the bright colours will chase the cold away for a while.
ReplyDeletehi there...have been very busy enjoying summmer so i was lying low....i see you have been a busy bee!!
ReplyDeleteThe thing I like about your desk is that you are clearly really MAKING something. Some desks have no purpose, just stuff. Your desk looks like a well played instrument. I envy that a bit. Thanks so much Julia for WOYWW, it feels like we are part of an interesting extended family.
ReplyDeleteYour desk is definitely a change from last week when it was "clean" (gasp!)! Interesting to see the little snippets of paper from cutting something. And I can totally relate as to starting with one theme and changing midstream! Love it!
ReplyDeleteCarol N #142
I've been warching your desk evolve for a couple of weeks - TFS. :o) Today is my first WOYWW post.
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Sue xx
Hi Julia, it's been a while since I've WOYWW'd, so it's nice to be back! Your desk looks, um, er, hectic, as usual! Much prefer citrus to Christmas...tee hee. Thanks, Deb's Pen Pot #146
ReplyDeleteBack for my second week Julia, your desk looks like mine before I tidied up. Have a good week.
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Your desk is looking very busy, but then...it always does. I'm with you, if you're on a roll, keep rolling! Love your work Julia.
ReplyDeleteA busy desk is a happy desk. No links for me today, but I still enjoy the peeps. Thanks for hosting Julia, and have a great week.
ReplyDeleteHmm, interesting stuff going on Julia! I've posted my desk this week. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThose flower stamps are so cute! Your desk looks busy as ever. :) Warmly, Tracy #151
ReplyDeleteDefinitely more open space than last week! xx Keren (155)
ReplyDeleteMy first thought (granted this is after 2.5 frazzled hours at work) was "why does she have colored Easter eggs on her desk?" It was the butt ends of your new neon stickles glue (which I think will be fab to play with). Well, got to dash I recycled ink cartridges and now the IT department wants them. Time to dumpster dive.
ReplyDeleteHi Julia,
ReplyDeleteLovely to see a crafter "on a roll" 'cause that equals happiness! Keep on rolling!!
Thanks, as always, for hosting! I think the numbers have settled down now, so I can safely say: Have a great week! Darnell #93
Greetings from Italy. I spy lots of creativity.
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Carol
Gosh I am late tonight AND Have a boring desk lol not muchfun from me!
ReplyDeleteI like your desk very much. and I like the idea to show work desks. so today I'm in!
ReplyDeletegreetings from germany, mano
I really really love those flower stamps, do you mind me asking where you got them from? I love the background your doing plus those hidden bright coloured strings. Love the bird card, beautiful. I can also see a bike die cut, been thinking of getting that one. So loving the red spotty paper next to the heat gun and tin, mmmmmmmm I wonder whats in the tin lol. Lots of yummy stuff to goggle at. Happy Woyww :-) Kerry xxx
ReplyDeletenice goings on there and it all looks quite organised and tidy tho' creative. Some desirables too amongst the items laying about. Hope you have a great week and the sun shines where you are.
ReplyDeleteLove JoZarty x
feeling so excited already in anticipation of the WOYWW Fest/crop.
Your desk looks so sunny and summery, it'sa shame to think summer is almost over. Still crafting kees us going. love the flower stamp
ReplyDeletejanet #65
Loving the new photo angle! We need a yard shot again...not seen that ladder for a while!
ReplyDeleteHi Julia, looks like you've been really busy this week. Citrus colour scheme sounds really scrummy, I love the bicycle.
ReplyDeleteKarin 166
I'm #169 for WOYWW #170. :)
ReplyDeleteOh how I love to snoop!
ReplyDeleteSandy
Hey - your desk looks like mine did today - kind of.
ReplyDeleteSandy
I just LOVE my H2Os! You simply can't go wrong with them.
ReplyDeleteYour desk is still in pretty fine shape this week! :) I haven't tried the put off the stamp cleaning tactic yet...I was worried the inks wouldn't come off if I didn't get to them right away. I've been needlessly worrying again, huh? lol Well, what I can see of the "Good Day!" card on your ipad stand is darling! Looks like a really fab card & great color combo. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hostessing us crazy crafters and our disastrous desks! Deeyll #172
Ooh, I love citrus so hope we get a taste of what you have been making. I already love the card you have top left with the circles on.
ReplyDeleteWonder if I have those two Stickles? Must go and investigate.
Hugs, Neet 84 xx
I love being on a roll and your citrus theme sounds delicious. Looking forward to seeing those H2o's sparkle.
ReplyDeleteSandra @144
OK, I gotta see what you do with the stickles...I can't say I'd be brave enough for those colors! LOL!
ReplyDeleteYet another week for me when I didn't get to link up (we have been away with the caravan looking for a farm to buy) and really missing everyone, so sneeked in to have a tour around. Dental surgery on Monday - and steadily getting more terrified! Loving the bright colours. Ali x
ReplyDeleteAh, a nicely messy desk! Those citrus colours look delicious!
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