My desk, bathed in Tuesday's late sunshine bliss. But, it is a bit staged. I was just getting around to having a long hard study of the ATCs and things that I've been lucky enough to score since WOYWW4 last week, and decided I should photograph them in good light. Rubbish idea, too much shadow and contrast; even this amateur photographer could tell that. So then I got distracted and went outside to do something and.....never got back to them. Maybe I'll show off about them tomorrow! Meanwhile my desire to spend time at the old desk is being eclipsed by the need to - another Crop at the weekend. One where I actually do more than make tea and watch everyone else crafting away. Apparently - watch this space!
So share your workdesk with us will you? Put WOYWW in your post title - make it about your desk and what you're working on and we'll try to pop round for a visit. Same old same old then for year 5. Yep. Plus ca change, la meme ca change. (Insert your own reflex and cedillas please!)
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Happy WOYWW Julia - lovely ATCs and desk - thanks for hosting - have a lovely day!
Create With Joy - #1 :-)
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Morning Julia - isn't it lovely to see blazing sunshine even if it ruins the photos!! And having sat at that very desk now, I know how the sun does shine through those doors!! Much love. Happy Days!!! Helen 5
Loving the new look, Julia! Great desk pic with streaming sun...
Even if it leaves a few shadows, I'd much rather see the sun than have the rain! I do love the picture of the pointing finger! Happy WOYWW. Pam#5
Hey Julia your ATC Collection is going to be fantastic to see :) have a great day and it was fun seeing my button everywhere I made a new one for everyone on my blog you might like it hugs Nikki 2
Morning Julia!
For a moment I thought I was #1 on the list. Oh well.. there's always next Wednesday! lol
Love the ATCs you've got and hope you've had a nice time with everyone at the Crop. :)
Hugs,
Roudi #3
Too much sunshine and too little... we photographers are just never happy are we? Glad you used your time in the sun well, its not like you have had a lot of it so far this year! LOL
You are going to have quite a collection of lovely ATCs it appears!!
It's a really lovely bit of sunshine on your desk. The more things change at my desk, it's because I move them around (grin).
Happy WOYWW dear friend. Gosh I didn't even look to see what my number is when I wrote my comment to you!
Ooh French lessons, Julia, how fab see how much you learn on WOYWW ;D
..the pace of your life wears me out you know, Julia.. or the thought of it does - doing another crop requiring more than tea plus no doubt working with wood and few other such chores in your everyday life ..
..soooo pleased to see dont need to send you any sunshine .. well done!!
..have fab WOYWW as we rocket into the fifth year :D Shaz in oz.x #3 I tink!
PS love your blogs new look! noticed it earlier in week.
OK, had to do a little research to figure out how you ended your post, lol This girl from the small mountains had no idea, but the more it changes, the more it's the same thing is a true statement. Hope you have tons of fun at your crop this week end! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina ♥ # 12
So great to see the sun again, isn't it?
Your ATC's look wonderful but methinks there will be a flood more arriving over the next few days...
This is going to be such a fun week...perhaps even better than last week as we will get to see what everyone has made or received so far!
Off to start the adventure!
Scrappymo # 15 so far
Love the ATC's you have there and wonderful to see that beautiful sunshine. The pointy finger is kinda cool. I had a look at the crop photo, great to actually see the people who I write to. Now I can picture them in my mind when I read the blogs and write to them and you, of course.
Have a great week.
Von # 14
Some lovely ATCs for your collection. More coming :) I expect you will have to show them off next week as well :)
Have a good week, and happy WOYWW.
Hello Julia-what lovely Sunshine you have going...thought maybe you got lost doing yardwork or something. YUCK! It is sunny and warm here-close to 90-either cold or hot so far! I did spy LLJan in your post below-great to craft with friends!
morning Julia
it is so great to see sunshine you are forgiven for staging your desk anyway sometimes you just have too.
love the new look background... a least I think it is new!!
janet #25
Good morning. Well done for last week - great fun was had by all. Glad you enjoyed the crop, and are so enjoying this glorious sunshine. Greetings from North Wales.
Margaret - can't believe I have made it so early in the list - #22
It's great to see your desk now I know what the rest of your space looks like. Even though it makes it hard to take photos, I hope the sun shines on you for several days to come.
Have fun,
Love Rachel #29
Just been reading about the CROP and blog/craft people are a rare breed I think in how we all instantly get on when. Meeting in person. I've made some lovely friends in the last two years and love meeting up with them in person.
Nice working in the sunshine Julia isn't it.
Lynn //28
Ooops! Hi Julia. I tried to link this before I was awake this morning and I linked my name to your blog instead of mine. Can you delete 31 for me please. I don't seem able to from my end.
It was lovely to be a part of the anniversary fun last week. Kate x #34
Morning Julia- this is me straight after work, (via Tesco's) no sleep yet, need the decaff or I won't sleep at all. Never been this early in the list, off for coffee then start visiting. Those ATC's are looking good, Hugs, Shaz #33 XXX
Oh look at all your lovely ATC's they look lovely on your desk bet it brightens up your desk beautifully.. Thanks so much for organising such a lovely swap.. Mine are all posted and are wizzing all over the world as I type this. What fun it was and will be in weeks to come.. As mine have to travel a bit I wont get lovely post for weeks yet but that makes it all the more exciting..
Sandy :) From Australia..
Lovely ATC's, I had some great ones too. Happy Wednesday.
Karen
#39
I've always loved the number 5!! I so understand about going off to do just a bit and then - whoops - I either forget or don't quite get back around again. ATC's are such fun...little bits of play. Thanks for that idea and the swap again. Looking forward to my posts these days I am. Fun too to see you all at the crop - just shuckin' and jivin'...or something like that. Happy Wednesday Ms. Julia.
Sara
hhaaa yes light and photography are mortal enemies, I admire those photographers that can do it well, I am still learning.
Good stash of ATCs you have there
Bridget #43
It was all rather hectic last week wasn't it and the crop too, you must be pooped. Know what you mean about too much sunlight for photographs, we're never happy with the weather are we? LOL. Good job there is Google translate despite a splattering of schoolgirl French I couldn't get the meaning right, it this it? "More it changes, it changes the same." Hmmm still not right methinks! Thanks for everything BJ#22.
Morning Miss Julia! Lovely looking desk this morning bathed in sunshine. Better than today's grey we have here. I spy some lovely ATCs there. Love that hand. Donna offered me on but I was on the wrong side of the desk and got distracted by something shiny, (or was it cake?), and never got one. Never mind ey!
Fabulous day on Saturday. Still smiling when I think of it!
Hugs
xx
Happy WOYWW. This sunshine is amazing, but so distracting. I keep wanting to go outside - and even dusted down my gardening tools to have a bit of a tidy up! We shouldn't complain about our usual weather too much, as at least it enables us to craft inside without wanting to go outside! Ali x #48
hi Julia, I spy some lovely ATC's there. will look forward to you post abou them.
have a good week
Gill x
Wahoo wahoo....sunshine :-)
Isn't it wonderful to hear folk saying their photos are suffering from the shadows it gives? :-)
Hugs,
Annie x
I am so happy that I am not the only one distracted by shiny objects! Or just plain objects. I think that's why my desk always looks so unfinished. Glad to hear I'm not the only one that accomplishes little at crops. I spend so much time chatting. I think I need to learn to do two things at once! Have a great crop! May you accomplish much and still have time for tea!
My desk is covered in ATCs too - such lovely little works of art! What a fab idea it was to swap. x Jo
Hi Julia, some lovely mini works of art sitting on your desk this morning.Tried to enlarge the pic but it just goes to the WOYWW How To page? Any way no probs seeing the big pointy finger pic, that must be one mighty big stamp ;-) lol. Back to the dull weather here in Yorkshire today Oh dear!
Happy art making
Hugs Lottie #45
I realised I seem to have rather caught your mouth in and out of action over the weekend, the camera is a dangerous thing, one day I will get my up commance. will return to see the ATC's nice lino print!....
dx51
Ah yes, the sun......it looked lovely in yesterday's photo - lovely reminder - we have none today. You are and have been a very busy lady Julia, hope you do get some time to create this weekend. Thanks again for the fun last week! Hugs, Anne x #52
Great shot of the desk and the lovely goodies. I don't even mind the shadow. The crop sounds like fun and great to see a pic of so many woyww's. Enjoy your week.
Sandra @54
I looked at your desk and immediately my eyes were drawn to your tape gun and the red thing in from of it....together they look just like the space shuttle, Endeavour!!! Well, through my bleary, half asleep eyes they did.....
Well done for the weekend, it was good to see everyone enjoying themselves ;-)
See ya next Monday!
Hugs, LLJ 36 xxxx
Firstly i'm diggin the new blog look.. very snazzy, secondly what a lovely selection of ATC's.. When I get chance i'll be making another of mine to send to you.. seems only right now I think about it!!! Lights on no-one home... Happy wednesday chick xo Minxy #58
Oh dear! I made the same mistake with the bright sun in my conservatory where I've been working lately and got all those shadows on a piece I was photographing for a challenge! But I think your picture looks rather good! Lovely ATCS! Do hope last week was a great success! xxx
Morning bird. The sun coming through your window is gorgeous. You had some lovely swaps.
See ya tomorrow x
Sorry I have not joined in this week ....just realized it was Wednsday. ...we actually had sun ...3 whole days ... and it threw me ... I actually went out and enjoyed it ....as it was probably our summer.lol xx
I think when the sun is shining go out and enjoy it - it won't last long!
Happy WOYWW,
Laura
63
Hi Julia, Love the atc's shadows and all! Its no crime to enjoy the sun whilst it is here and I must admit it is like a magnet to me. We can always catch up on our crafting when it is not out.
Have a lovely day. Hugs Mo x #62
Morning! Lush sunshine here too, but yes it does mess the light up when crafting!! We sure had a blast at the weekend and you'll be pleased to know that so far today I've not fell or done anything major so recovering thus far. Lol Take care Zo xx 65
Hi Julia, loving your new blog stylee. Your desk is looking good in the sun and your ATCs are fab even with shadows. MMx #68
Morning Julia . . . sorry I'm not showing my tres neat desk today . . . but will join in again next week for an ATC reveal - once they have all been delivered!
Pretty neat desk you have here this week! I spy familiar ATCs!
Hugs
Sarn xxx
Lovely to see the sunlight streaming through, but as you say, no good for taking photos. I love the print of the pointing hand! Have a happy week.
seems we both have the same problem - too much distraction not enough action - its all about UFO's this week
I spy some fabulous birthday ATCs there Julia all bathed in glorious sunshine. But what is your computer pointing at I want to know......
xx
Hi Julia, love the new banner heading on the blog - very summery! Puts me in mind of village fete etc :-)
Happy woyww
Debs #73
Good morning, Julia! Love the new look blog. I have a photo on my blog post just for you. :o)
Happy Wednesday.
Sue x (MiniOwner@75)
Good sunny morning and a very happy WOYWW to you :)
Karen #73
xx
morning Julia love the ATC's and the sunshine its a rare site and seems to have gone today :-( ..hope you get some crafty time at the crop at the weekend and have a great time Andrea#78
Hi Julia! Happy WOYWW! The ATC's look great! Thanks for all the fun. You are inspiring me to try some ATC's next year (the small size has me nervous, but I have a year to figure it out!) Love the picture you posted of the ladies the other day who got attend your Crop! Nice to put a face behind some of the names! Winnie#79
I spy ATCs... they look nice. Love the crop photo, jenx
Dear Posh Blog
Love your new outfit.........
What a fabulous time I have had - thank you so much Julia for hosting.
Looks like you had some fab cards, looking forward to seeing them later.
Bishopsmate #81
(plus asterisk - I still have a couple of ATCs left!)
I've just realised we didn't 'fess up to dropping all your buttons over your floor when we were kitting up the card challenges for the party bags.... bet you're still finding them this week (like pine needles...) I knew I should have grabbed the camera!!
Hi Julia, it's lovely to see the sun shining on your desk - guaranteed to distract you and draw you outside to work. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading all the posts after the crop - I can see I missed a great day. And, in response to your comment today, I'm not a bit surprised that you are, as you say, behind in commenting from last week - with your schedule it has to be inevitable and it's definitely not a problem. Have a happy WOYWW, Elizabeth x #57
Hello Julia,what I can see of they , they look great, I'll be back tomorrow to see them all. I didn't get a chance to swap this year but next year I will be prepared, thanks for sharing this wonderful hop and have a wonderful day..
Goodness, we're early for us this week. That looks like an impressive haul of ATcs there.
Morning Miss, just handing in my Crop Homework! I've been crafting since Saturday, but really must spend the rest of my holiday writing, so I'll have to catch up with you all later! Love Deb # 83
G'day Julia
I'm not playing this week but I shall try to visit a few anyway...I really like the sun drenched desk shadow and all!! The crop looks like it was a big success too...well done to you and all the minions LOL
hugs
Annette In Oz
Loev the sunny view of your desktop this week Julia! Similar here too, although the worktrays are put away for now after some sleep. Happy WOYWW! ♥ Karen ♥ x
Now why are there still asterisks floating around in the linky list???
I am sure there are more ATCs coming your way, Julia! I am stuck in bed with a bad cough but when I am able to, I will hunt your address down and send you something for all your trouble. :^) patsy
Good Morning/Afternoon -
I'm squinting, squinting - enjoying the details found on your worktable. Yet I know all about distractions - it's why I work on so many things at once! Best wishes on year 5! I'm starting to get the hang of this WOYWW...
All the best,
Jackie
Julia, it is absolutely exciting! What a great article! You really deserved it! I have the utmost respect for the effort and time you invested into your project WOYWW. It really came out fantastic with an enormous response! That is why I joined in :-)
It is a wonderful article and I am proud to be a little part of it.
Thanks for your kind words on my page!
Happy WOYWW!
Love
Gabriele #58
Finally - had to do my entry twice cos I couldn't get the pics to go where I wanted them... oh well - looks like you all had a blast at the crop... hugs... Mxx
The light isn't helping highlight the ATC's but it makes for a pretty photo. Love the play of light through the window. The crop sounds fun! Happy Wednesday!
Good day Julia! I'm a fan of sun shining into my windows, ruined pictures or not! Have a great day!
Angie #101
Hi Julia
thank you so much for last week wow what an amazing day that was and so much fun doing the ATC swaps I had to make a whole load more at the weekend
Wishing you a very happy WOYWW and hope you have a great week
Ria #40
cool ATCs!
Good-morning Julie! It is nice seeing the sun on your desk! We are getting more fog, rain and storms here. Love the ATCs.
I got mine mailed out with several going from the USA to several corners of the world so have not yet received any from WOYWW desk hoppers yet. Will just make for a more interesting desk shot for me next week!
Have a blessed day!
DayLee Doodler #101
Ooh, sunshine in England! Really? I hear you chopped your nails off on a guillotine! No doubt there will be more fun stories as I traverse the woyww posts today!!
Hugs
Brenda
Looks like a lovely day. I like your blog design -- bright, cheerful, geometric, with homespun fabric in the header image. Happy WOYWW from Laura the Bookworm, #106
our desks now look a lot alike!
I'm having a bit of trouble reading your blog as the grid design is over the text! maybe it's me.
Thanks as ever for visiting and welcoming me to your place.
Loving the ATC swap.
Hi Julia,
You have a mighty tidy desk there today, and sunshine too!
Lovely ATCs.
Just popping down to see the other posts as I missed them earlier.
Have a good week,
Rosie x
Lovely ATCs! And a very tidy, but still crafty workdesk : ). Have a great time at your Crop! #108
Love the natural sunlight on your desk. And the ATCs are cool. Thanks for this opportunity to share and view!
Carol N # 110 (so far)
I can't wait to see what everyone has done for the anniversary!! And I'm looking forward to hearing about the crop. Have a great week.
Love your staged desk today! You know, I love that idea of making envelopes with magazine pages--you've inspired me even more. I'm so obsessed with the envelope making right now, I'm wondering when I'll tire of it! I was also thinking I could use my little nephews extra art work pages to make envelopes--cute! Happy WOYWW Julia! Sandy Leigh #100
Hi Julia!
Your "staged" desk looks lovely! And very tidy! That's not a bad thing either!!!
xxDaniella#92
Hi Julia, I regret not taking part in the ATC anniv. Looking forward to seeing more of your 'ins' for it! Have a good week from Jane x
Hi Julia,
I’m just back to commenting on those whose numbers end the same as mine this week (and you of course) after visiting all 183 last week.
Your desk looks great with all your ATC’s on it and I bet that’s just a few of them. I know for a fact that there’s at least one more to come……mine. I was one piece missing, which I brought today, so it will go in the post tomorrow.
Have a great week and……..
Happy Crafting!
Sue
x
Hi Julia! It's been a month since I have been able to participate in our weekly snoop and I am so anxious to see how everyone is doing and what crafty goodness they are sharing.
It looks like you received some beautiful ATCs. I can't wait to see them. I missed it this time but I did participate in the last one and it was a lot of fun.
If you have time, come play at my desk if not, that's okay too. This list is growing and I really don't know how you visit so many desks.
Thanks for keeping this fun weekly snoop up and running.
Have a blessed day!
Belinda (#88)
Hi Julia, I am back after too long away, I'm so happy to join up today!
I love the light on your desk, it was the first thing that came to my mind when I saw the photo, you always have the most interesting desk, its a joy to visit here,I needed to bring things back to normal after a stressful time, you are my normal, ( I mean that in the best way) ha ha, I thank you for that,
My desk is a bit tidier, although currently sorting ink pads, so perhaps not!!
Wow, lots of comments already :)
I love that finger print... )is it a print?! Did you do that yourself?!
Anyway - happy woyww and Thanks for hosting!!!
Jana #66
Hi Julia, I've been hpping around and just realized that I had not left YOU, the QUEEN, a comment. Was a great anniversary hop last week, thanks for being such a good weekly hostess!!
Krisha #11
It was great to see you again at the weekend. Thanks for bringing us all together. That pointing finger print is awesome :o)
Fiona xx
Sunshine is truly bliss. Your ATC's are looking good. #119
Loving the sunshine - you seemed to score some great goodies too!
Linking up my desk again - thanks for hosting!
Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity
Hi there, my first visit for ages - I'm SO going to enjoy a long-overdue snout around everyone else's workdesks. Bet the crop was brilliant - it's wonderful how crafty peeps get on so easily ... you feel like old friends straight away :o)x
Direct sunlight is great for working in, but not so good for photos. Congrats on 4 years + of Woyww!
Sandy #36
Great looking desk... the sun does make photography challenging at times, but don't we miss it when it isn't there! I so wish I could have joined you at the crop... maybe one day! Happy WOYWW. Thanks for hosting again. Caro x (#55)
oesn't the sun always make things look so much more cheerful! Enjoy your Crop and hope you get lots of craft making and less tea done.
Love the new blog makeover! Your desk looks lovely with the sun on it! Lovely acts! Chris 127?
Hi Julia, I'm also loving the new look I really want to refresh my blog as I'm very envious of all the lovely ones I visit. thank you for bringing about the big swap it's been a lot of fun. Loving your pointy finger!
toni 129
Great eye candy. This weather is too good for me to be inside crafting so not much done.I might make the crop one day. We have stamp club every first Saturday so I always go there.
Carol x
Happy WOYWW Julia and thank you so much for the ATC swap - I've got 8 organised and it's been a joy to share with others across the globe. Hope the rest of your week is great. Hugs, Jenny #131
Happy Wednesday! I was sad to miss last week-Congrats on the anniversary!
So glad to be back and participating again....this is the best link up!
Julie #120
Hello Julia!
A BIG THANK YOU for organizing the crop - it was wonderful and I had a wonderful time - I will be coming again if you organize and once I am there you and LLJ will come to me for a crop!!!
Lots of hugs,
Cardarian
What gorgeous ATC's. I had to smile, I get so easily distracted too..... I love your new look blog by the way : ) Thanks for sharing and Happy Woyww Liz@135
Eek I;m slightly worried I can't see my ATC, hope you received it ok :-). Thank you for mine, loved it, especially as it was from the queen of woyww :-). Love the hand lol and I always love looking at the jar of buttons. Happy woyww Kezzy xxx
Looks like you scored BIG! And the sunshine while not ideal for photography looks very warm and inviting. April #137
Hi Again,
I was just on Marits blog and saw that you are in the next Featuring mag, that is excellent. You certainly deserve to be in there for such a great WOYWW. I will be looking for you when I get my copy.
CONGRATS!!
Von #14
Happy WOYWW, Julia! Glad to see so many people still hanging around :) I hope your Wednesday turns out wonderfully!
~Jeanna~
#140
Looks good to me! Thanks for hosting....again!
Joel, aka Barf Snoodlefart #139
those are some pretty cute ATCs you got. And wow awesome sunshine ;)
The saying that we use here in Quebec, Canada is "Plus ça change, plus c'est pareil" ;)
Hugs
Vicky
#142
Wowee, that bunch of ATCs looks awesome... how wonderful to receive all those little treasures in the mail. I hope you have days as sunny as we have here, Summer finally arrived in Holland, Yay! Happy ~ belated ~ woyww, Marit #70
Hi Julia, Happy WOYWW (on Thursday).
I get distracted all the time, the worst times to do that is when I have left something cooking on the hob! I see lovely things on your desk! I wouldn't have been able to make the crop at the weekend, I was so ill!
Cazzy x
I love the way the sun comes through your window!
Hello there. Love the big blue hand/finger.
Happy WOYWW 4 Julia! As a newbie I wasn't sure what to expect! All I can say is 'Thank you, Thank You, Thank you! Will it be ATCs or Tags for WOYWW 5? I need to know so I can start making now!!
Hi Julia,
I didn't participate this week, knowing I couldn't get around to visit many people.
I like the new layout of your blog. Blogger is messing around with mine and I'm not happy about it! I did some changes but still not happy. Oh well.
I haven't sent my ATCs to anyone abroad yet as I have to the post office to buy stamps. I'll be getting them out this weekend.
I see you already have a nice assortment!
Hugs,
kay
Hmm, I'm thinking I neglected to leave a comment the other day, sorry about that! I'm pretty sure I didn't because I haven't had time to make any visits yet so I thought I would start with you. :) Thanks as always for hostessing this hop and your desk is looking busy, as usual. Looks like you've scored some fab ATC's so far! Hugs, Deeyll #144
I missed yesterday :( A friend had a heart attack and when I got home I was just too exhausted to post. I did post today, a day late. Can I still link up or should I just wait til next week. Can you tell I'm still a newbie, lol! Rasz
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