Wednesday, April 3, 2013

WOYWW- 200


It's Wednesday! That means we get to spend the day cruising blogs all over the world to see what everyone's been up to this week. We call it WOYWW. To see what all the FUN is about, check out our fearless leader's, Julia, blog at Stamping Ground for all the deets.

I am the opposite of Julia. I HAVE to have a clean space to work. When I'm in project mode, I'm usually good about putting my stuff away when I'm done. One time while attending a Make & Take at a local stamping store the visiting company rep said she needed me to travel with her just to clean up. Yep, I hung around after the M&T to clear the table in prep for the next round LOL  So that explains my desk today.

You can see the book box coming along. I've cut the center out of the pages away. That took about two hours on Sunday while enjoying my traditional Easter viewing of The Easter Parade with Fred Estair and Judy Garland. I've put the first step of the cover (front and back) in place. I need to glue the edges down then put in the inside mats. The card in the middle is one in progress for next week's Teapot Tuesday. I have an in on this one because I've nominated our next recipient. You'll be able to see it next Tuesday. The other card was this week's Teapot Tuesday card. You can see it in the previous post.

I won't get much more crafting done this week. I head out on Sat. or Sun. for a 9-day writing retreat. If I leave Sat. I can catch the final 4 or 5 hours of the CK Convention in Collinsville IL. Not sure I want to spend an extra hotel night to have to rush through convention. I'm still in decision mode on that one.

Hubby comes home tonight so I have lots to get done before he rolls in. But I'll have time to cruise blogs over the next several days. So show me what you've been up to!

Creative Blessings for a great week!
Kelly

42 comments:

  1. Hope you get all of your work done in time to relax a little today! I love your tidy desk :)

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    1. LOL Relax and Wednesday do not belong in the same sentence with me LOL. It's just how I roll. I'll be by to check out your desk when I take a break! Hugs & Blessings!

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  2. Just look at all that clean space & I like your storage cubbies! I do hope you have a nice retreat Kelly...take some pics & share with us!!!

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    1. Hey Jackie!
      I bought a new memory card just for the trip. LOL I'll be posting on several of my blogs and will let you know! Hugs & Blessings!

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  3. One of these days I hope to have space like this to craft on. Mine is usually pretty messy. I guess I like to have things around me that I can just grab.

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    1. Everyone works differently, Maggie. I can't work in a 'mess'. That's why I go through these cleaning sprees LOL.

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  4. I love your storage. I have to have a clean space when I start crafting, or I won't be able to find anything. Have fun at the retreat. Happy crafting #92

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    1. HI Regina! I'm packing for writing and for art journaling. There will be time spent in Michaels, Hobby Lobby and Jeffery Allens. (My fav LSS up there just closed LAST WEEK!:-( as well as my favorite JoAnns Fabric & Crafts. It's going to be a packed 9 days LOL

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  5. Have fun at your convention and could you swing by house and help clean up my scrap table?

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    1. Hey Sweetie! Do you know if I stopped at everyone's crafting space who's asked me to come help them organize I wouldn't be in my own space for an entire year? LOL And I might not have many friends when I left :-D

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  6. Oh it's so organised and tidy at your desk :)
    Thanks for stopping by
    Laura

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    1. It was my pleasure, Laura. I love seeing what everyone else is up to and how they organize their spaces.

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  7. Enjoy your retreat! I love the stickles holder you have on your shelf! Happy WOYWW! Lindsay #86

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    1. Super easy to make, Lindsay. A 2x2 cut to however long you need it (read to mean the number of stickle bottles you have LOL) and 1.25 PVC pipe cut to about 1/4" shorter than your bottles.

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  8. nothing wrong with needing a tidy desk I like to work in that way and always tidy away when I finish. Your projects are taking shape I look forward to seeing the finished things

    Enjoy your WOYWW sunny day today
    Ria #64

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    1. HI Ria! The projects are coming together. Amazing how once you have a space to work in, the projects begin to flow.

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  9. hi Kelly, I wish you would come and tidy my desk after each session loL!! I do it when I can;t find things, or run out of space :-)

    Love that floral heart centre front, very pretty!

    Happy woyww

    debs #63

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    1. HI Deb. I'll have to check but I think that is another one of those stamps that were marketed before companies began putting their names on them. I do have to admit... your work area describes my sewing table/ mixed media area LOL

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  10. Love your little drawers, great storage. Hope you enjoy your writing retreat. Thank you for your visit. MMx #73

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    1. HI Maisie! Thanks for dropping in this week. When I found those drawers, I didn't know what I was doing with them until I got them home. I just knew at $5 I couldn't pass up at least a couple sets LOL

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  11. Easter parade, one of my all time favourites....Stepping out with my baby, etc etc. love it!
    I'm with you, Kelly, I need a clear space to work in. I can't do it if I can't find stuff of if I have to push it out of the way, grrrrrrrrr!
    And we could start a chainsaw crafters section of the blog, lol!!
    Hugs, LLJ 36 xxxx

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    1. HI Jan! Do you also enjoy White Christmas and Holiday Inn? Wouldn't be Christmas without those two movies for me. Though I do watch them several times a year. LOL I don't know if I'd be a good chainsaw crafter, but I can sure lay in the firewood for the winter LOL.

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  12. I know what you mean, I used to be messy but then I do electrical work and that is not a messy job over the years I learned to keep my cool and keep it tidy. But hey you probably would shame me, so pop on the next flight to Australia and you can clean up after me. LOL

    Happy WOYWW
    Eliza 42

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    1. Hey Eliza. Nope.. wouldn't shame you at all. But a trip to Australia does sound nice.

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  13. The writing retreat sounds like fun! Hope you have a great time! Hey, it's okay to have a neat desk. ;)
    Thanks for stopping by and I may take you up on that networking invitation. I'll keep your email handy!
    Lisa
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    1. HI Lisa! I am so looking forward to the retreat... If I just didn't have to leave home to do it LOL

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  14. Kelly your desk is soooooo tidy! Mine is never like that hehehe. Wish it was though as at the moment I have a big mess finishing off another art journal page in time for the class I am teaching tomorrow. I love the look of your cards that I can see on your desk :-). Thanks for hopping over and leaving a lovely comment on my blog. Have a great week and happy WOYWW.
    Janene #13

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    1. Hi Janene. I love how you spell your first name. I wish I were taking your art journaling class. I really need to get back to playing again... soon!

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  15. ah we are all different that is for sure, am more like Julia but do need some space clear, if around is full of things :D
    thanks for popping over happy 200 WOYWW Shaz in Oz.x #9

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    1. Hi Shaz
      We have to be different. It's what makes WOYWW so much fun! LOL

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  16. I love the sound of a writing retreat! Hope you have fun and that you don't miss your artistic desk too much while you are away.

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    1. Hi Lisa-Jane. I won't miss it too much. I'll have the opportunity to shop in some of my old haunts, network with a couple artists I've not seen in forever. And I always have a small backpack with travel art supplies. :-)

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  17. The writing retreat sounds like fun - have a fab time. x Jo

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    1. Hi Twiglet. I'm looking forward to the writing retreat. I'm just hoping I don't need a vacation when I get home hehe.

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  18. Hi Kelly, loving how your book box is progressing. Thanks for visiting and your lovely comments, hope you've recovered from all the spring cleaning. Have a great time at your writing retreat. Gill x #93

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    1. Hey Gill. I don't think recovery is an option. I still have the kitchen to deep clean... hopefully before I leave on Sunday.

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  19. Hi Kelly
    Sorry to be such a late visitor this week. you'll be on your way to your writing retreat by now. Hope you have a great time.
    Your desk looks super tidy. It's so interesting to see how everyone is so different in the way they create.
    Happy WOYWW
    Hugs Lisax #83

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    1. Hey Lisa! Yeah... I love checking out everyone's spaces.

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  20. Hi Kelly, no need to apologise for being tidy and having a neat desk. Like you, I clean up after every crafting session ... I have to because if I have too much out I get tetchy and don't work so well. I imagine you are well on your way to your writing retreat by now ... hope you find it beneficial and enjoyable too. Elizabeth x #95

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    1. Hey Elizabeth! Not much progress first day. More errand stuff. Though I did get my article about Bill Anderson posted on my music blog.

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  21. Hi Kelly! Hope you are having fun on the road:-)

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    1. Hi ya! Brenda! You should see the house I found yesterday! I'll try to get a pic posted Wednesday.

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