Gosh, I need to dust off the cobwebs! it’s been a week already and although I can account for it, it went far too fast. It must be the same for you as well. Please don’t disabuse me of this if it’s not the case. Someone will blame my age, or weight, or my ability to time travel. Whatever. So, the desk......Taken last night. After a looong session of making cards for a workshop. I enjoyed it. But really, it took rather too much longer than it should have. But it was warm and bright sitting in the big window and Mr Dunnit was working at the kitchen end, so we were sort of together. He was huffing from effort and I was puffing from erm, inspirational exertion. He made and fitted worktops.
Makes me swoon. I can’t compete really, but I was sort of pleased with the cards. Here’s one, to show Oxides off without being scared grungy.
So, exciting for me, productive for me. Quite a good week then! A day in the life of a desk, who knew it could be so satisfying! let me and the others in on yours will ya, promise I only judge my own! Put WOYWW in your post title and link it here. Easy. Immensley easy and oh so satisfying. Apparently.
Loving the card and the kitchen is progressing beautifully both in effort and the look! Bet you can't wait for it to be finished! oh, and yes, time whizzes here without doubt!
I’ve not actually been at my own desk as at someone else’s in the form of a glass mosaic workshop in a local art gallery. I think it still counts though Lynn x 4
Hi Julia, those worktops are gorgeous, cant wait to see the finished kitchen. Nice bright colour on your card, very cheery! Have a lovely week Heather xx #6
Dear Julia, Well done on all your desky loveliness, both ends ofyourdesk, so can see why Mr D's efforts make you swoon, me too, dare I say! beautiful workmanship! I love your birdee card and if you think your area you havent seen my non-desk area, somehow these days desk stays cleaner!
Well, am off to shower am sitting here in my damp cossies with hair dripping a tad, just come back from swim at our jetty beach high tide so best time. not one other swimmer there, all too grey for them and cool breeze but the water was so beautiful and refreshing not cold as in January!
I like to swim once a week, in warmer weather, but missed out last week..too busy. Happy WOYWW! Shaz in Oz.x #9
I echo Annie's comment, your hubby is one talented guy. What a beautiful finish on your worktop. Looking forward to seeing the end product (not as much as you though `I guess) Good to see those crazy birds still in action. I love them and used one, think it was the same one you used, on my Christmas cards. You can do so much with them and they are suitable for all occasions. Was that Scattered Straw you used? Nice background, love the effect you got. Take care and have a good week. Hugs, Neet 8 xx
Great card, Julia. I .love the limited palette and the text in the background, and the quirky little bird! The white die-cut sentiment really stands out. As for your kitchen, well, what can one say? That worktop is a dream... The finish is incredible. Can’t wait to see the whole kitchen completed, and in the meantime I hope you are managing to cope without a kitchen!
Hi Julia, wow, he's done a fab job on those work surfaces.It's looking amazing. Love the card too, but then I do love those birdies. Don't use mine often enough.It makes me happy that the dies don't leave a white border! Love & hugs to you both, Shaz #4 XxXxXx
The card's lovely,just my sort of thing and the worktops are amazing. I bet you'll be pleased when everything's completed. For now, wishing you a happy and restful woyww, Angela x14x
Hi Julia, I seem to take an awful long time to produce very little :-( The kitchen is going to be beautiful! Your husband is very talented. So are you and I love that card. Anne X #15
That worktop looks stunning - your kitchen will be beautiful when it is complete. I love the card - that little bird is such fun. Hope you have a good week. Happy WOYWW. With love & God Bless, Caro xxx (#15)
Thank you for your visit, Julia. I'm so glad you liked my Celtic knots, and in particular the one I disliked!! Now I'm really glad I included it, and didn't ditch it. Everyone's taste is different! I like to include my mistakes because a) it helps others and b) it reminds me of my learning curve. I am glad you've got an alternative kitchen. That makes a huge difference. Using camping stoves is NOT fun lol! Your hubby is so talented, creating a finish like that, and I can't wait to see further progress and the final result. I bet you can't wait to move in and start using it! It's obviously going to take time because it has to be fitted in with regular work.
I'm skipping the desk, Julia, and going straight to the kitchen - it's fabulous, amazing, just wonderful. I love the wood. Real wood. There's real kitchen envy here but only temporarily as we wait our kitchen refurbishment, scheduled for April. Do keep us updated on progress of yours. Love the card - simple and effective. Have a fabulous week. Hugs, Elizabeth x #20
Sounds like you had a wonderful afternoon of card making! I especially like the part about being warm...and I find it so comforting to hear background noises of someone working in the background! I love your "hello" card! Have a great week, Lindart #22
WOW. The kitchen is looking great! You must be so excited. It’s so nice working in the same area as hubby. Great job on the card. I love the birdie! Dorlene #24
Cor, that kitchen is looking very smart indeed - I'm looking forward to seeing it in person ;-). Glad you've been having fun sitting in that lovely sunny space...you'll never go back! Hugs LLJ 7 xx
Hi Julia Love the spring-like card. just the color of my daffodils, which are beginning to bloom. so HELLO Spring! Love the counter top! Mr. D is doing a fabulous job. Creative Blessings! Kelly #27
Evening Julia, had no time to participate today as out early for appointments & duties & quite shattered now but thought i'd pop in for a snoop to see what you've been up too.. Super card, so co-ordinated with the limited palette match to that wee birdy, tis a great stamp set. My oh my just look at that kitchen work top... i'd not want to use it, what a cracker. Clever Mr D, worth all those huffs & puffs indeed. It's going to be stunning when completed Julia. Happy WoywW & i'll see you all next week, take care everyone HUGS Tracey xx
Oh my gosh but that is a beautiful worktop!!! Your hubby is very skilled!! And all those electrical outlets! Love your card. I haven't played with oxides - yet. Have a wonderful week! Carol N #21
ooh Julia, those countertops are gorgeous. ( I love wood grains :) ) so, that is very cool that your hubs is handy and can do this for you guys too. I love those silly birds too and the colors are nice and neutral, not at all that dark and grungy to me. ~Stacy #29
Good morning Julia :) I just thought I should let you know that my BT web protection is warning me off your site! I don't know if the BT protection is over zealous or faulty :(
Firstly I grovel for forgiveness for this late reply ... I did get back to all my lovely visitors only to find not one message had posted! Am back on the old trusty laptop and really must look into the bloggy-app thing you mention because it would be so much easier if I could leave comments via my ipad. I have SERIOUS worktop envy!!!! That has to be the most beautifully stunning worktop I have ever seen - really looking forward to seeing your finished kitchen. Much love to you my dearest. Debbie xXx
A productive day, spent in the best of company - what's not to like? Those work-tops are indeed swoon-worthy - keep the smelling salts close to hand and have a lovely week!
Taken last night. After a looong session of making cards for a workshop. I enjoyed it. But really, it took rather too much longer than it should have. But it was warm and bright sitting in the big window and Mr Dunnit was working at the kitchen end, so we were sort of together. He was huffing from effort and I was puffing from erm, inspirational exertion. He made and fitted worktops. 
Makes me swoon. I can’t compete really, but I was sort of pleased with the cards. Here’s one, to show Oxides off without being scared grungy. 
So, exciting for me, productive for me. Quite a good week then! A day in the life of a desk, who knew it could be so satisfying! let me and the others in on yours will ya, promise I only judge my own! Put WOYWW in your post title and link it here. Easy. Immensley easy and oh so satisfying. Apparently.
When its dark its really dark in your craft desk. I loooove the kitchen bench, it would go with my house lol.
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The kitchen is coming on a treat Julia. Your hubby is very talented. Love the card. I've always had a soft spot for those birds. Happy WOYWW. Sarah #1
ReplyDeleteLoving the card and the kitchen is progressing beautifully both in effort and the look! Bet you can't wait for it to be finished! oh, and yes, time whizzes here without doubt!
ReplyDeleteI’ve not actually been at my own desk as at someone else’s in the form of a glass mosaic workshop in a local art gallery.
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Lynn x 4
Hi Julia, those worktops are gorgeous, cant wait to see the finished kitchen. Nice bright colour on your card, very cheery! Have a lovely week Heather xx #6
ReplyDeleteDear Julia, Well done on all your desky loveliness, both ends ofyourdesk, so can see why Mr D's efforts make you swoon, me too, dare I say! beautiful workmanship!
ReplyDeleteI love your birdee card and if you think your area you havent seen my non-desk area, somehow these days desk stays cleaner!
Well, am off to shower am sitting here in my damp cossies with hair dripping a tad, just come back from swim at our jetty beach high tide so best time. not one other swimmer there, all too grey for them and cool breeze but the water was so beautiful and refreshing not cold as in January!
I like to swim once a week, in warmer weather, but missed out last week..too busy.
Happy WOYWW! Shaz in Oz.x #9
{Shaz in Oz – Calligraphy Cards}
Well done you for being so productive with your cards this week and a huge pat on the back for Mr Dunnit....he is one very talented guy.
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Annie x
I echo Annie's comment, your hubby is one talented guy. What a beautiful finish on your worktop. Looking forward to seeing the end product (not as much as you though `I guess)
ReplyDeleteGood to see those crazy birds still in action. I love them and used one, think it was the same one you used, on my Christmas cards. You can do so much with them and they are suitable for all occasions. Was that Scattered Straw you used? Nice background, love the effect you got.
Take care and have a good week.
Hugs, Neet 8 xx
Great card, Julia. I .love the limited palette and the text in the background, and the quirky little bird! The white die-cut sentiment really stands out. As for your kitchen, well, what can one say? That worktop is a dream... The finish is incredible. Can’t wait to see the whole kitchen completed, and in the meantime I hope you are managing to cope without a kitchen!
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Happy WOYWW. Great card - and fabulous worktop. Ali x #13
ReplyDeleteHi Julia, wow, he's done a fab job on those work surfaces.It's looking amazing. Love the card too, but then I do love those birdies. Don't use mine often enough.It makes me happy that the dies don't leave a white border! Love & hugs to you both, Shaz #4 XxXxXx
ReplyDeleteThe card's lovely,just my sort of thing and the worktops are amazing. I bet you'll be pleased when everything's completed. For now, wishing you a happy and restful woyww, Angela x14x
ReplyDeleteHi Julia, I seem to take an awful long time to produce very little :-(
ReplyDeleteThe kitchen is going to be beautiful! Your husband is very talented. So are you and I love that card. Anne X #15
That worktop looks stunning - your kitchen will be beautiful when it is complete. I love the card - that little bird is such fun. Hope you have a good week. Happy WOYWW. With love & God Bless, Caro xxx (#15)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit, Julia. I'm so glad you liked my Celtic knots, and in particular the one I disliked!! Now I'm really glad I included it, and didn't ditch it. Everyone's taste is different! I like to include my mistakes because a) it helps others and b) it reminds me of my learning curve. I am glad you've got an alternative kitchen. That makes a huge difference. Using camping stoves is NOT fun lol! Your hubby is so talented, creating a finish like that, and I can't wait to see further progress and the final result. I bet you can't wait to move in and start using it! It's obviously going to take time because it has to be fitted in with regular work.
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I'm skipping the desk, Julia, and going straight to the kitchen - it's fabulous, amazing, just wonderful. I love the wood. Real wood. There's real kitchen envy here but only temporarily as we wait our kitchen refurbishment, scheduled for April. Do keep us updated on progress of yours. Love the card - simple and effective. Have a fabulous week. Hugs, Elizabeth x #20
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful afternoon of card making! I especially like the part about being warm...and I find it so comforting to hear background noises of someone working in the background! I love your "hello" card! Have a great week, Lindart #22
ReplyDeleteWOW. The kitchen is looking great! You must be so excited. It’s so nice working in the same area as hubby. Great job on the card. I love the birdie! Dorlene #24
ReplyDeleteCor, that kitchen is looking very smart indeed - I'm looking forward to seeing it in person ;-). Glad you've been having fun sitting in that lovely sunny space...you'll never go back!
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Your kitchen is looking Gorgeous!! Well done Mr D , if only Mr J were that handy ..sigh.
ReplyDeleteyour card is adorable . Have a great week .Soojay 26
Hi Julia
ReplyDeleteLove the spring-like card. just the color of my daffodils, which are beginning to bloom. so HELLO Spring! Love the counter top! Mr. D is doing a fabulous job. Creative Blessings! Kelly #27
Your kitchen is looking great and I love the Tim Holtz bird card. Sorry I have been absent for the last couple of weeks x Angela # 28
ReplyDeleteYour new work tops are gorgeous! That’s the perfect word! Just gorgeous! I’d hate to get them wet or dirty! Beautiful work,
ReplyDeleteEvening Julia, had no time to participate today as out early for appointments & duties & quite shattered now but thought i'd pop in for a snoop to see what you've been up too.. Super card, so co-ordinated with the limited palette match to that wee birdy, tis a great stamp set.
ReplyDeleteMy oh my just look at that kitchen work top... i'd not want to use it, what a cracker. Clever Mr D, worth all those huffs & puffs indeed. It's going to be stunning when completed Julia.
Happy WoywW & i'll see you all next week, take care everyone HUGS Tracey xx
I have serious worktop envy-how clever is your husband! Beautiful kitchen and can’t wait to see the rest.
ReplyDeleteAt last found a minute to pop back and comment. Your kitchen will be fab - what a clever man and I bet he is glad of your help too! xx Jo
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh but that is a beautiful worktop!!! Your hubby is very skilled!! And all those electrical outlets!
ReplyDeleteLove your card. I haven't played with oxides - yet.
Have a wonderful week!
Carol N #21
ooh Julia, those countertops are gorgeous. ( I love wood grains :) ) so, that is very cool that your hubs is handy and can do this for you guys too. I love those silly birds too and the colors are nice and neutral, not at all that dark and grungy to me. ~Stacy #29
ReplyDeleteThe desk looks like crafty things have been afoot and the card is proof : D. Love the card, and the kitchen is stunning. #30
ReplyDeleteGood morning Julia :) I just thought I should let you know that my BT web protection is warning me off your site! I don't know if the BT protection is over zealous or faulty :(
ReplyDeleteFirstly I grovel for forgiveness for this late reply ... I did get back to all my lovely visitors only to find not one message had posted! Am back on the old trusty laptop and really must look into the bloggy-app thing you mention because it would be so much easier if I could leave comments via my ipad.
ReplyDeleteI have SERIOUS worktop envy!!!! That has to be the most beautifully stunning worktop I have ever seen - really looking forward to seeing your finished kitchen. Much love to you my dearest. Debbie xXx
A productive day, spent in the best of company - what's not to like? Those work-tops are indeed swoon-worthy - keep the smelling salts close to hand and have a lovely week!
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