Wednesday 23 March 2022

What’s On Your Workdesk? Wednesday 668

Well gentle Desker, it’s very fair to say that this week, my desk has been largely unused. You know how, when you’ve got people coming round unexpectedly you can do more housework in ten minutes than you’d normally do in a week? Well, when you’ve got over a weeks notice you start doing really crazy stuff like sorting out the airing cupboard and washing duvets. Ask me how I know! 
So, for photo purposes, I thought you’d like to see what I made from the bits of scrap and the stamped images I found on some clear up. I coloured the images to match the colour of the little cards.

I stamped ‘Happy Birthday’ inside each card with ink the same colour as the card. No, I haven’t got too many ink pads. But I have still got lots of scraps and a few small coloured cards to use up; I’m beginning to think they’re multiplying.  It was an enjoyable exercise,I probably made a card a day for a week because I only got to the desk for a few minutes at a time. I might go on with this idea of over doing the stamped images, hiding them a bit *cough* (you call it tidying) and then coming back. This week is filled with the joy of visiting family and the sadness of a funeral service for my Mama tomorrow, so please don’t consider me rude if I don’t visit…so far I’ve only got two extras guests in the house and it already feels as if we’re overrun….by tomorrow we will have swelled to nine and a baby. We’ll be playing sardines! 
Never mind all that though, keep me sane and show me what you’re working on, it really does help!

27 comments:

Helen said...

Your photo doesn't seem to have loaded, but nomatter.


I hope tomorrow goes as well as it can do, I am sure that your hard work with the service will have paid off. I will be thinking of you, as will all the deskers and of course we don't expect you to visit!

Much love to you and the family xxx

Sarah Brennan said...

For some reason the photo isn't showing Julia but you have plenty on your mind so no worry. Hope all goes well tomorrow and that the house doesn't burst at the seams. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #3

Mary Anne said...

Sounds like a stressful, week for sure, and while I’m sure you will weather it with grace I also know it will still take a toll. My imagination is in overdrive so I’m sure those cards are lovely! Enjoy the family. Life events that gather us together, happy or sad at their core, are worth celebrating for that.
Big hugs and happy Woyww
Mary Anne

BJ said...

Glad it wasn't just me missing the photo, wondered it I deleted it LOL. Oh where is my brain these days???!!! Will be thinking of you tomorrow, not least for the day such as it is but all the people in your house. Hugs BJ#5

BJ said...

YAY - now I see them - gorgeous cards. BJ still #5 it's a miracle

Crafting With Jack said...

I was just about to comment when the post disappeared! I did guess the reason. I hope tomorrow goes smoothly. Sending love and hugs and saying a prayer for you and your family. Angela #7

Annie said...

Gorgeous cards there Julia. Hope all goes well tomorrow...will be thinking of you all.
Much love,
Annie x

My name is Cindy said...

Well those cards turned out just fine. Hope all goes well for your Mama's funeral, I will be thinking of you. Enjoy the family time as well - and I sure know that tidy up frenzy! Love and big hugs, Cindy #12

glitterandglue said...

Morning Julia. Praying for you for tomorrow to be a special, though undoubtedly sad, day, as you all say goodbye to your mum.
Trusting the house doesn't burst apart as it fills up with everyone.
Take care of yourself; mourn, cry and laugh, as you remember that special person.
I really like those little cards - well done.
Love to you. God bless you.
Margaret #12

Neet said...

I hope that being busy with the family busting the house at its seams helps quell the sadness of tomorrow a little for you, although it is always hard when it is someone as loved as your Mama was. They say we should celebrate a persons's life when they have passed but sometimes it is hard. My thoughts will be with you, prayers especially tonight.
Your cards are lovely and bright, I do like the idea of that matching the colour of the image to the card base - and ink inside - that is really putting effort in. They look absolutely fabulous all there on parade for us.
Sending gentle hugs, Neet 6 xx

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Hi Julia, I am sure you will have a nice time when the family get together. Although funerals are not anyone's favourite time it is one of those occasions when families do get together and that makes it all so much better. I'm loving the cards and pleased to hear it's not just me trying to use up all those left-over bits and pieces, maybe it's that time of the year. Sending happy woyww hugs, Angela x13x

Lynn Holland said...

I’ll be thinking of you Julia tomorrow. There’ll be tears and laughter and many shared memories I’m sure.
Lots of love
Lynn xxx

Caro said...

I will be thinking of you tomorrow Julia and really hope that the service turns into a wonderful celebration of her life. Love the cards - so bright and colourful. Happy WOYWW. Take care and stay safe. With love & God Bless, Caro xxx (#16)

Lynnecrafts said...

Beautiful cards, Julia. I hope all goes well for your Mama’s funeral tomorrow. Sending big hugs.
Take care and happy WOYWW
Hugs
Lynnecrafts 11

Susan Renshaw said...

Will be thinking of you tomorrow...

Ali Wade Designs said...

Happy WOYWW and I love those bright cards. An idea for a future workshop. My thoughts are with you and your family for tomorrow. Ali x #18

Helen said...

Love the cards now I can see them . Thanks for dropping by. Hugs xx

Lunch Lady Jan said...

I shall be thinking of you all tomorrow, I hope it all goes as well as these things can and hope that the blue skies and sunshine help a little bit. Hope the house full helps you along the way. Love those cards and I do admire the fact that you have that many ink pads…way to go!
Catch up next week when the masses have left.
Hugs LLJ 4 xxx

Tracy said...

Hellooo Julia, I`ll be thinking of you and your family tomorrow along with your much loved Mum. I hope all goes as well as can be and know your Mum will be smiling right by your side from next door every step of the way. Wrapping you all up in so much love and light.

Toooo your gorgeous cards ... a burst of colour just like a rainbow, love them all! Take care of yooou too.Tracy #20 xxxxx

Lindart said...

HI Julia, I hope the funeral goes well, and that you get closure. The memories will live on forever, and I know you will cherish them. The cards look great, nice and bright and bold!
Lindart #21

Sharon Madson said...

I hope all goes well for you Julia during this sad time. Lovely cards! # 23

Rebekah said...

I'm sorry,m y #22 link was wrong and I don't know how to delete it. I'm sorry! I've added a new entry with the right link. Thank you Sharon for letting me know.

Rebekah said...

I'm sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you. It truly is a bittersweet time. {{hugs}}

Robyn said...

big love and healing light to you and yours in this time of transition. Grateful you have color to help with healing!

StampinCarol said...

I hope today was a good memory. I'm praying for you and your family.
Carol N #19

Kelly said...

Dear Miss Julia,
My condolences and gentle hugs on your mom's passing. I love your cards and I get the needing to keep busy. I hope you were able to create happy memories with visiting family in this sad time. ~Kelly

Spyder said...

Was thinking of you today, hope everything went the way it was planned and family had some special time together. Loving your coloured cards on the post below, (wasn't here last week)and especially love the Polly mug on this post and of course the sign post! I must get me one of them! Happy very Late WOYWW ((Lyn))#21