Wednesday, March 26, 2014

WOYWW #251

We have a blast on WOYWW. Don’t have a clue as to what I’m talking about? Stop in at Julia Dunnit’s blog for all the DETAILS. In a nutshell, this gives us an open invitation every Wednesday to showcase what we’re working on and to peek in on work spaces all over the world. We would love to have you join us!

So here’s my desk for this week:


I did not get the travel journal finished to take with me. The chipboard pages are covered and the binding edges all trimmed in washi tape. You can see the page templates made from file folders. I got the designs from a Heidi Swapp journal. There was a great variety to use as a jumping off point for designing my own for future albums. The stamps with letters/ numbers are visible to the right and my paper selection on the left.

The drive down was a nightmare. I chose to try the interstate (which I hate to use) because I thought it would be faster. Such a bad decision. The northeast corner of Arkansas enroute to the interstate was not a pleasant drive for a variety of reasons. Add construction on the interstate from Conway to Texarkana and I was so mentally exhausted at the end of the drive. At one point I only went 4 miles in 45 min!

The Texas Music Awards was a great experience. I made some good business contacts. Was nice to meet artists face to face I've only been networking with and promoting on-line the past three years.

The drive home using only a state highway taking me through the Boston Mountains was much more pleasant. I stopped in Eureka Springs Arkansas for lunch and would like to have stayed the night just because I LOVE that town. I swear Eureka Springs is like the town of Eureka in the movie channel. Just a a different air to breathe - and so relaxing. Maybe it's just me but when I cross the city limit line I feel as if I've come home. If you ever want a truly relaxing vacation I recommend Eureka Springs Arkansas. The Crescent Hotel is the place to stay if you want ghostly experiences. Otherwise, the only place I stay when I'm in town is the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. There are two Best Western's in ES so make sure you look for Inn of the Ozarks.

For now, I invite you to travel around our community and see what my WOYWW friends are up to.

27 comments:

  1. Hi Kelly, Busy desk photo and it sounds like you had an eventful trip! Lyns xx

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    1. HI Lynsey. Thanks for stopping by. Eventful is a positive word for sure LOL

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  2. Your trip sounds amazing Kelly! TFS!!!

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    1. Hugs, girl! Just wish I could have seen some of the Texas gals while I was there.

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  3. Pooh to the outward journey, so glad the event and the return helped make it a distant memory! I like the journal, the idea of the tape to bind the page edges is great. Doesn't matter whether it was finished or not, fact is, it's further along than it would have been if you'd just thought about it!,

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    1. very true, Miss Julia. My goal is to finish the book this weekend and get the pictures printed. Hugs! Kel

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  4. Lovely journal Kelly. Sounds like you had a good trip in the end, even if the journey there was a bit of a nightmare! I got stuck in traffic for 45 minutes in Birmingham on Saturday on my way to see a performance of 'Singing in the Rain'. Nearly missed the show and it would have been a case of 'standing out in the rain'! Have a good week and thanks for sharing, Ela #87

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    1. HI Ela!
      So how was the performance? One of my favorite classics. would love to see a stage production

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  5. Wow.. don't you hate wasting time on the road . I always keep wondering if there was something crafty I could be doing rather than being stuck in traffic. LOL
    Happy WOYWW... Love your desk full of craftyness. See you next week.
    hugs,
    Kimmer #91... last , but not least AGAIN.. LOL

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    1. Hey Kimmer. Gave me time to story plot, I guess. Just glad it was not hot.

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  6. Well, that's the second reason to visit the Ozarks one day- the first is another WOYWWer, Sandy Leigh Johnson!!
    Sorry you had such a rubbish journey, but it sounds like the weekend was worth it :-). The journal is looking good!
    Hugs, LLJ 27 xx

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    1. Come visit any time, Jan! Maybe we need a WOYWW reunion in Eureka Springs AR I know a great conference hotel ;-)

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  7. I'm a back roads lover too! Lots happening on your desk and in your life! thanks for visiting, your kind words and the snoop around your place.

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    1. Hey Robyn. Any time. I love snooping too :-)

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  8. Kelly, thanks for your visit, I look forward to seeing the results of your playing with bleach. Have fun
    Chris #36

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    1. Hi Chris! I don't know why I never thought about different colors would produce different effects LOL Duh!

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  9. Sounds other than the traffic you had a great time. i know you'll be using your new travel journal once you finish it. hope you took lots of pics

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    1. I did. Mostly of the awards and very little else. I'll be a 'regular' next year and better footing LOL

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  10. What a great trip, despite the interstate!

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  11. Yes, Eureka Springs is so fun! I haven't been there is years though. I can't believe how busy you stay! :) TFS!

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  12. Ok...so I think us PBR need to meet up in Eureka Springs!!!

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    1. ES is about 3 hrs for me. Darn it! Make me go to Eureka Springs. :-)

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  13. I'm with Brenda!

    Glad you had a good trip despite your drive down.

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  14. Hi Kelly, a late week visit from me as promised and thank you for your visit and lovely comments.We did some long distance travelling too this week and it's good to be home - glad you had a better drive back and that you enjoyed your trip otherwise. Cheers and hope you enjoyed your weekend RobynO#77

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    1. Hey Robyn. Didn't mean to steal your number. LOL When I first commented on Julia's linksy listed me as #77 so that's what I was posting all over the board LOL Hugs! Kel #76

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  15. Sounds like you had a wonderful trip in spite of the highway traffic. Yes, Eureka Springs sounds fabulous. Do they have a scrapbook store? ;)

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    1. sorry.. no scrapbook store. Touristy time stuff and great history. A few ghosts :-) and trolley cars. :-)

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