It's not gloomy today, just that my desk is facing the side of the house that doesn't get sunshine till later in the day. Recently of course, that has turned it into a little hot box, but it's OK, as you can see, I've managed anyway! Our WI branch had a stall at the town's Party in the Park last weekend and in terms of homemade items to sell, I could only offer cards, so I had beetled away to put together a few of varying appeal. Then as you can see, I had presents to wrap, which naturally I left till the last minute. I had to go back to check out the shiny thing at left...it's a pack of cellophane bags catching the light! Very attention seeking.
And here's a swing to the right....I suddenly took the fancy to clear and tidy the shelving. By which I mean unpacking the stuff I haul to Crop once a month and ridding the floor of the boxes and carry-all that I use. That inevitably led to other ideas and so now I'm mid flow on quite a lot of sorting. Largely this 'fancy' was prompted by the imminent arrival of a large new resource which will need a flat, accessible space. Consider this a 'before' shot and if it goes anywhere, I'll do a braggy 'after'. That white basket at the right is almost overflowing with ATCS now, so they're going in an album for bookshelf storage and easier access. I find them an inspiring resource too, when I'm looking for styles or ideas, they're like the scaled down samples that travelling salesmen used to present!
On top of all that self imposed work, it's still sunny and warm (but not indecently hot) so there's still a lot of outside to be in too. Sarah, you're going to love retirement, the days are busy but oh boy the choices are better!
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Oh I bet your desk was a hot box, if you get afternoon sun. My space is the same - just steamy and hot hot HOT. Your shelves look useful and will enjoy your braggy after shot soon. I need to sort mine as well as I have a couple arty Zooms coming up and I'm mortified at the mess LOL! What else is new...
Happy cooler WOYWW. Phew!
Mary Anne (1)
Now I'm wondering what item you need a large clear space for... Of course in my house it would be another sewing machine🤣 The cooler weather is much better for crafting isn't it. Have a good week.x x Jo 🌈
I am thinking of a diecutting machine or something. If it is huge it has to be a machine of some kind and my head doesn't work beyond a die cutter.
Good to sort out your ATC's into an album and use them as a resource for inspiration - I try to use Pinterest but still struggle when looking for ideas
Hugs, Neet 12 xx
Well done you and the WI ladies for soldiering on in that heat, I’d have had to bail. Hope it all went well. Good luck with your sort out, am intrigued as to the new resource that’s going to turn up but having to tidy first is a good thing….unless you get distracted by the stuff you’re sorting and go off piste.
I know what you mean about ATC inspiration, people are so talented.
Hugs LLJ 4 xx
It was hot on my floor desk too... but at least I replaced the fan . Looking forward to the braggy new resource post ! Hope there was shade at the WI party , had the choice of 11,000 trees at Kew, some even with benches !! Happy woyww Helen #3.
Interestingly that's what ATCs were originally. They were started by an artist who wanted to share his art at small scale probably with the hope that people would want the bigger stuff too. I'm with you I love retirement but never seem to have enough time to do stuff! Happy woyww, hugs Angela x10x
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