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Wednesday, 9 July 2014

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday 266

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Well looksee everybody - she's actually doing something at her desk!  Yep..this was taken on Tuesday afternoon at about 4pm.  By 6pm it was such a mess that I was happy to back off and leave it. Honestly, I may want to be stamping and playing, but the inspiration part of my brain doesn't want me to be! You can see my trusty iPad, playing some comedy which I love.  Alcohol inks dripped onto vellum is the blobby mess you see - I like it actually, and will probably show the card off at some point after the workshop.  The stamps are cast-asides that I've picked off the shelf to use and either used and erm, cast them aside, or not even bothered to use them.  The Copics are for an entirely diferent workshop that was postponed whilst I was poorly, and the rest is frankly, just rubbish!

 I'm getting there, and there's no doubt that your desks are more interesting than mine, so   join in and inspire - purleeeease!
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84 comments:

  1. Helen9 July 2014 at 06:02

    Lovely to see you back at your desk, however briefly! I love the blobby mess too, will be interested to see that explained in more detail sometime. Have a good day.

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  2. Anonymous9 July 2014 at 06:04

    Oh I do love that blue blob. Fab. Whatever will you make with it? Glad to see signs you are truly on the mend,

    Have a great WOYWW day.

    Mary Anne

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  3. BJ9 July 2014 at 06:05

    I'm Back! Loving the AI blobs, did AI at my last craft club but not on vellum, might have to try that now. BJ#9

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  4. Unknown9 July 2014 at 06:06

    Happy Belated Birthday. I'm glad you're feeling better. I like the blue globs, looks fun. #7

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  5. Unknown9 July 2014 at 06:06

    Happy Belated Birthday. I'm glad you're feeling better. I like the blue globs, looks fun. #7

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  6. RosA9 July 2014 at 06:09

    Good to see you back at your desk Julia. Is that a little drink you have there ... for medicinal purposes? Or is it just red cordial? :)

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  7. Unknown9 July 2014 at 06:10

    Hi Julia
    Glad to see you back to crafting! I will wait to see what you do with that blue blobby mess!
    Hugs
    Lynda B 12

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  8. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards9 July 2014 at 06:10

    ah great to see desky work in action Julia and quite frankly am with you on liking the blue blobs .. very usable!!!
    I I do hope the feeling "poorly" soon dissipates and your creativity catches up with the rest of you :D happy WOYWW Shaz in Oz.x #13 methinks

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  9. glitterandglue9 July 2014 at 06:16

    Trust you had a really great birthday, Julia. Good to see you are up for a little time at your desk. Must mean you are gradually feeling more like yourself. Well done. Love those blue blobs! Take care.
    Margaret#15

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  10. Andrea9 July 2014 at 06:16

    belated birthday wishes for monday..loveth photo great disguise ...that was kept very quiet ..like your post too..lot softhought went into that .I like the inky blob and its good to see you back at your desk , hope the progress continues take care an debst wishes andrea x #16

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  11. peggy aplSEEDS9 July 2014 at 06:20

    the desk is looking very interesting, and I am curious about the comedy. although i probably wouldn't get half the jokes!
    happy WOYWW!

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  12. VonnyK9 July 2014 at 06:30

    You're getting into what I love best, inky blobby messes and I love your blobby. The desk really makes me feel at home. Hope you are much better and fighting fit now and happy 50th birthday.
    Have a great blobby week.
    Von #18

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  13. shazsilverwolf9 July 2014 at 06:31

    Morning Julia, good to see you up and at 'em! Very inspiring artistic collection on your desk- see, that was nicely put, wasn't it? I spy an Artiste Palette inkpad- I got a few of those a while ago, not really used them yet. I'll be truthful- I'd actually completely forgotten about them till I saw that one. The Alcohol inks looks good on vellum- I tried it on mirror card this week, you will love how it looks, you need to try it. Keep looking after yourself, Hugs, Shaz xxx

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  14. Twiglet9 July 2014 at 06:39

    Lovely inky splodges there Julia! Hope you are having a great week and that slowly but surely you are feeling better and more crafty. x Jo

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  15. Nikki9 July 2014 at 06:39

    I like the blob art on your vellum glad to see your crafting again and that your on the mend and ope you had a fabby birthday with lots of cake hugs Nikki 2

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  16. Fiona@Staring at the Sea9 July 2014 at 06:58

    Good to see you were back at your desk, if only for a little while. Now I'm very interested in the alcohol inks on vellum. I've got a few bottles that were gifted to me and never got round to buying any of the glossy card to use them!

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  17. Jackie9 July 2014 at 07:00

    I like the blob art on the velum, be good to see what you do with it!
    Good to see you back at your desk, now your getting better
    Jackie 10

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  18. Robyn9 July 2014 at 07:03

    Getting there is half the fun!
    Mess away! Welcome back!
    Robyn 26

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  19. fairy thoughts9 July 2014 at 07:12

    Good to see you getting messy again even if your brain is slightly reluctant the bubbly thing looks like an interesting background ..... Keep going you'll get there
    Have a good week
    Janet @20

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  20. misteejay9 July 2014 at 07:45

    Love the inky blobs, can't wait to see what you create with them. Good to see you back at your desk for a bit of mess making.

    Toni xx

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  21. CraftygasheadZo9 July 2014 at 07:47

    I'm loving your messy play and so glad to see you doing so! I think we all can relate to your post today. Good to see you getting back on your feet lovely. Take care Zo xx 29 yep top 30 for me this week. Go me!!

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  22. Annie9 July 2014 at 07:48

    Love the effect you've got there Julia...my colours too :-) Keep on that steady road to a full recovery my friend and mojo will return when he's ready to play.
    Hugs,
    Annie x

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  23. Robyn Oliver9 July 2014 at 07:48

    Great messy desk Julia, glad you're having a "play"...and wow I'm loving the blue blobs, must try that. I see you've having a red cordial...are you still celebrating your birthday? Have a super duper week Cheers RobynO#28

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  24. Shoshi9 July 2014 at 08:03

    Julia, the alcohol ink background you've created is lovely. Got to try that... Vellum is something I rarely use but I know I've got some somewhere!

    Happy belated birthday, and happy WOYWW.
    Shoshi

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  25. Lynn Holland9 July 2014 at 08:17

    Hi Julia it seems we all like those drippy bits, I might have to have a go with that myself. I was working on greens yesterday and couldn't get a feel for it at all and wanted to to add a other colour. It's obviously something I need to get over. Hooe you feel a bit better each day xx

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  26. Lunch Lady Jan9 July 2014 at 08:18

    Wow man, it's like ....far out and groovy. Blue psychedelic blobs, huh? What exactly IS in that glass?? :-)
    LLJ xx

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  27. Mrs.D9 July 2014 at 08:19

    Morning Julia, love the alcohol ink blobbing on vellum, might just have to have a go at that and those stamps look gorgeous.
    Mr Mojo will return, never fear, and then you will be doing some more of your usual brilliant stuff. Be patient, bless you
    Chris #32

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  28. Anne9 July 2014 at 08:27

    Hi Julia good to see that you've had a brief dabble at your desk! Love the 'blobby mess' :-). Keep getting better. Anne x @ 35

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  29. Create With Joy9 July 2014 at 08:27

    The blue also caught my eye.
    Nice to see your desk again - although, truth be told - I rather enjoyed the visit to your garden last week! :-)

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  30. lisa9 July 2014 at 08:27

    Lovely to see you back at your desk, Julia. The inspiration will start to flow, don't worry, just take your time. Love the alcohol inks, looks great on the vellum.
    Take care
    Hugs Lisax #36

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  31. Unknown9 July 2014 at 08:39

    So glad to see your messy desk. don't be too hard on yourself, The creativity will return when you body is ready. Just glad to see you feeling better!

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  32. Unknown9 July 2014 at 09:16

    I hope there is wine in the glass, that should get things flowing! Karen #39

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  33. Diana Taylor9 July 2014 at 09:28

    I love what you've done with the alcohol inks - what a cool effect. Glad you are feeling well enough to craft again! Have a good week.
    Diana #40

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  34. Felix the Crafty Cat9 July 2014 at 09:30

    Can't wait to see what you do with the blobs.
    It's ages since I did anything with alcohol inks, you've inspired me already!
    Take care Angela x #41

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  35. Christine9 July 2014 at 09:53

    Your desk is looking a lot better, I hope you are feeling much better too and still taking life easy.
    Love the blue blobs as well - look forward to seeing the finished card.
    Thanks for having us round to yours, have a good week.
    Bishopsmate #42

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  36. Unknown9 July 2014 at 10:02

    Oh Julia

    being off myself and not well so not been joining in the world of social media (apart from yesterday), I hadn't realised you'd been poorly. I'm so sorry to hear that. You're like one of the people that I don't expect to ever get ill - you're a rock you see!!! I really hope that you are on the better side of getting better!!! So, in that case, it really is nice to see you back at your desk...

    Lovin' the blobs of ink - bet it will make an interesting background piece for a card or other project!

    Wishing you better and better as the days pass - big hugs

    Paula x x x

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  37. Evalila9 July 2014 at 10:04

    What a creative, happy mess! Happy WOYWW!! Evelyn

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  38. john-w9 July 2014 at 10:08

    Hi Julia, or may be that should be bye Julia! As you will see, my web site is closing down. I've had real fun with WOYWW until my health has deteriorated and I can no longer do my Pyrography, so haven't joined in with WOYWW for months.

    Thanks to all the WOYWWers who have been praying for me and I wish you all well for the future. Margaret (glitterandglue) will keep me up to date with all your goings on.

    Kind regards,
    John W.

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  39. john-w9 July 2014 at 10:10

    Oops, should have said, I'm #44. Sorry! John W.

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  40. Neet9 July 2014 at 10:15

    I love, just simply love, that blue on the vellum. It's gorgeous! Makes me want to break out my AI's again - must say I have not used them in ages. So many things I want to do, just wish I was 20 and where I am now in my thinking (and not having to go to work as I did at that age).
    Glad you are beginning to feel much better Julia, it will all come back, nature has a way of protecting us from overdoing things when we have been ill. Take advantage of the sunshine and get some rest and vitamin D from it (if I have the right vitamin LOL)
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  41. Karen9 July 2014 at 10:46

    Hello Julia!!! I've been lurking around your site but not posting for a while. Now I'm catching up again!!! Happy WOYWW! Karen x

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  42. pearshapedcrafting9 July 2014 at 10:48

    Glad to see you are back - in full!!! Don't feel so bad about my mess now! Chrisx

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  43. Gillian Pearce9 July 2014 at 11:04

    Glad to see you back playing at your desk. I really like the blobs on the vellum. Looking forward to seeing what you do next.
    Have a lovely week.
    Gillian #49

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  44. Glenda9 July 2014 at 11:05

    Your desk shows me that you are truly on the mend. It is so nice to see you there again. Love your space and as always thanks for letting us be a part of your life!

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  45. Sue9 July 2014 at 11:11

    I love that effect on the vellum.

    Happy WOYWW.


    For some reason Sue No.23 is also bold as well as my Sue No.48???

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  46. Sue McDonald9 July 2014 at 11:13

    Alcohol Inks on Vellum not tried that before Julia, may just have to get them out at some point this week.

    Happy WOYWW Sue #23

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  47. Shoshi9 July 2014 at 11:48

    Thanks for your visit and your encouraging remarks about my diet - I know it will start to show eventually! Meantime the scales don't lie and they are the best encouragement of all! Lol at your remark re my dirty kitchen paper - I had you in mind as I created the background and hoped you'd get to see what I eventually did with it! I keep all my rubbish these days and the more I do so, the more my imagination is trained to fly, and it's a really fun adventure.

    Have a great week,
    Shoshi

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  48. Bridget Larsen9 July 2014 at 12:00

    Love this view but I miss my outdoor view too. I dont know how you can watch and craft at the same time.
    Bridget #54

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  49. sandra de9 July 2014 at 12:01

    Welcome back to creating a lovely blue blob on your desk. I have tried AI on everything but vellum.. will have to try this soon. AI work wonderfully on raw wood (don't tell your DH he would be horrified) I stained the little shelf on my desk to match my cedar table. My DH was amazed and he is rarely amazed at my craft:(
    Sandra de @55

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  50. Elizabeth9 July 2014 at 12:19

    Hi Julia, what's this I hear about a birthday ... you kept that quiet :) Anyway, belated good wishes to you ... I hope you had a wonderful day. Great to see you doing a little bit of crafting ... the alcohol ink blobs look lovely on vellum so that's something else for me to try out sometime. Take care. Hugs, Elizabeth x - a very late #56

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  51. Angie9 July 2014 at 13:04

    I love the blue blobs! It looked like giant blue bubbles floating on a cloud. I look forward to seeing what they turn into! Do take your time getting back into the swing of things. Sometimes we just need to step away from the crafty stuff and recharge that battery in another way!
    Angie #58

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  52. Hettie9 July 2014 at 13:32

    Alcohol inks and vellum - now that sounds messy and lovely at the same time!
    Glad to see you are feeling like crafting/dabbling!
    Hugs
    xx

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  53. Cathy L. Calamas9 July 2014 at 13:45

    Love those messy ink blobs. Going to have to try that myself. Hope you continue healing right up!

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  54. J9 July 2014 at 13:50

    Hi Julia, hope youve recovered from any birthday celebrations.
    Love the blue pattern on your desk, I love to play music while crafting,
    Jan S No 58

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  55. Kelly9 July 2014 at 14:22

    Baby steps, Julia. The inspiration will strike when you least expect it. Glad to see you playing. Creative Blessings!

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  56. Laura9 July 2014 at 14:50

    Rather liking your inky-blob-vellum.
    Do take care of yourself x
    Laura 66

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  57. Unknown9 July 2014 at 14:50

    Hi Julia! It just made my day to see your messy fabulous desk!!! It doesn't matter what you made or didn't make--just so glad you are piddling around at your happy place. I hope you are continuing to get plenty of rest though, and letting your family take care of you. Hugs! Sandy Leigh

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  58. Bernice9 July 2014 at 15:09

    Hope you had a great birthday and glad to see you're recovering from your unexpected op - even when planned it takes longer to get your mojo back than I anticipated! Hope you're back to full health soon.
    Bernice #3

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  59. Krisha9 July 2014 at 15:09

    Glad to see you "playing" again, now your desk looks like YOUR desk...LOL

    Love the inks on the vellum.

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  60. Mary9 July 2014 at 15:12

    Julia, my eye zeroed in on the alcohol ink on the vellum. I find this to be a real beauty! I can't wait to see what you create using it. Very pretty! Sorry I've been absent....summer is sure a busy time! Happy Wednesday young lady!

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  61. 505whimsygirl9 July 2014 at 15:20

    Hi Julia,

    I like the blobby ink drops on the vellum. Very cool. So glad you are feeling well enough to do a bit of crafting.

    I'm not participating in WOYWW this week but wanted to stop by and say hello!

    Hugs,
    Kay

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  62. Claire Grantham9 July 2014 at 15:24

    Good to see you back at your desk Julia. Alcohol inks scare me a bit. Love what you have done with them, Cx #69

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  63. Stacy Sheldon9 July 2014 at 16:05

    Oooh on Vellum, I like that a lot :) the colors look fabulous ~Stacy #71

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  64. sandysewin9 July 2014 at 17:16

    Julia, I think it's a common pattern to take while after an illness to get back into creative pursuits. So glad to see you better!

    Happy Woyww,

    Sandy #52

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  65. Kim9 July 2014 at 17:28

    SO glad your back at your desk! Huh...alcohol inks and vellum...sounds intriguing...never thought to try them on that...can't wait to see the finished card! Have a great week.

    Kim #75

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  66. Nan G9 July 2014 at 17:57

    Looks like you had a fun birthday! I vaguely remember that age. ;) Lovely to se you venturing into crafty-land again. Cool looking blobs! Hugs and Happy WOYWW! Nan G #76

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  67. Princess Judy Palmer9 July 2014 at 18:12

    Great action shot of the desk! I love the look of the alcohol ink on vellum. Much fun could be had with that.

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  68. Caro9 July 2014 at 18:38

    Nice to see you crafting a little bit this week...those blobs look great! Thanks for sharing and hosting. Happy WOYWW. Caro x (#77)

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  69. Sharon Madson9 July 2014 at 18:38

    Good afternoon! Well, it seems that I either come very early or very late! LOL There are some very interesting things on your desk. Not only the stamps, but that clock like thing by the scissors. I wonder how you will use that? But I am glad to see you are in gear to craft some.

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  70. Laura (Bookworm)9 July 2014 at 18:57

    Hi, Julia, it's nice to see you back at your desk. Is it rare for you not to have mojo? I will say that I've never thought of using alcohol inks on vellum before -- so that seems pretty creative. :) Hope you're having a good WOYWW!

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  71. Carmen 9 July 2014 at 19:14

    The blue blobs are gorgeous - worthy of a frame as is! Can't wait to see what you do with them :)

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  72. okienurse9 July 2014 at 19:44

    I like the look of your desk so quit maligning the poor thing!!! Love the start to the blobby mess too and look forward to seeing the finished projects. Vickie #82

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  73. April9 July 2014 at 20:37

    Well look at you - all messy again. I like it. I know what you mean about lack of MOJO. It is sometimes quite painful to create something when you're not feeling it. I equate it to a running pushing through the wall. lol April

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  74. Sarah9 July 2014 at 21:15

    Love what you've done with the alcohol inks, the pattern is really pretty.
    Sarah #83

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  75. Unknown9 July 2014 at 22:29

    Loving the blobby mess!!

    Ailsa #84

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  76. dottielottie9 July 2014 at 22:41

    Well I for one love your blobby blue mess, I'm sure you will turn it into something terrific one day lol. Getting back to how you felt before your op can seem to take forever, but glad you feel you can give it a go. Take care
    Hugs Lottie #85

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  77. LuLu10 July 2014 at 00:00

    Howdy Julia,
    Looks pretty tidy to me - compared to mine! Please stop by when you have a moment or 2!

    Peace,
    lulu
    http://lulu-too-beaucoup.blogspot.com/2014/07/woyww-9-july-2014-down-to-wire-mixed.html

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  78. RosA10 July 2014 at 04:44

    Hi Julia,
    Thanks for your kind offer to ask around about the cassette punch handle. I've probably had it for more than 10 years so am not hopeful about getting a replacement. It was a case of plastic stress failure so any others of that vintage are possibly about to suffer the same fate.
    Eliza said she thinks there is a newer version which the old punch cassettes will fit, so I'm hoping to hear back from her. Meanwhile I will keep googling :)
    RosA # 5

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  79. Bleubeard and Elizabeth10 July 2014 at 07:04

    I am late visiting your desk, but glad to see that you are at least trying to get back in the swing of things. Of course, who can blame you if you want to take a few days off to extend your birthday celebration.

    Sorry I haven't played along for a couple of weeks. I just can't seem to get my act together long enough to blog hop. And I don't believe in linking in if I can't (or don't) participate.

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  80. Ohhh Snap11 July 2014 at 13:31

    Love the alcohol ink on vellum! Can't wait to see what you've made of it! I usually find mojo when I've done a bit of tidying up and stumble across something and then need to make something with it... which is why my desk is never fully cleared off... and now I've grown a bit superstitious about it lol. Happy (belated) WOYWW! #63

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  81. BJ12 July 2014 at 08:16

    Look at me, loved your AI blobbyness that I HAD to get a turquoise AI to go with my Blue and white. BJ

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  82. Sylvia/LittleTreasures12 July 2014 at 10:36

    I love the vellum/ink spots. Great blend of colors. Playing catch up but no free spots on the calender until end of July.

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