WOYWW

Well it is Wednesday, so its time for Whats on Your Workdesk Wednesday (WOYWW).  As I am at work every Wednesday my photos are invariably taken on a Tuesday, but I assure you that things haven't changed much since this photo was taken!  My desk has slightly unusual things on it for me...namely my rather chaotic sewing kit!  I hate sewing with a passion...somehow I always seem to get the thread tangled, prick my fingers and get generally fed up with the whole thing...so the project on my desk is a bit of a labour of love. Alex has to go to school on Friday dressed up as a character from his favourite book, and he chose 'Stickman'.  I have to say I was actually quite relieved...a brown pair of trousers, a brownish top with wood grain drawn on it and three green felt leaves sewn on, and a brown hat with woodgrain and leaves, and the costume is complete. I will post a picture of him wearing it on Friday!

Last week I promised you photos of my finished printers tray, so here is the final product - I just need to hang it on the wall now.  If you want to see close ups of the various compartments then please click here.

Crafting wise, apart from making Stickman, I made this card for a friend who is currently having a tough time.  I inked the background first in distress inks (mustard seed, spiced marmalade and fried brick), then stamped the Crafty Individuals stamp over the top and coloured the birds and borders with promarkers.  I finished it off with the Crafty Individuals sentiment. I am entering this into less is more 'birds; one layer', Let's Ink it up 'Anything goes', Stampin for the weekend 'out with the old' (nothing on this card is less than 12 months old) and Stamp scrap and Doodles 'winter birds' (for me birds lining up on a branch against the sunset is a winter scene).

I also made a scrapbook layout following this weeks Pencil lines sketch featuring photos from my 10th Wedding anniversary.  I have had the background paper from My Minds Eye for about 3 years, but never had the courage to use it before. I used a provocraft die to cut out the various hearts on the page, my Martha Stewart lace border punch, a doily, some lace, some paper roses, a letraset rub on (celebration), and Doodlebug Designs Alphabet stickers. This layout also fits with Simon says stamp & show 'Anything but a card', Flourishes Timeless Tuesday 'Anything but a card', MTTC 'your favourite embellishment' (paper flowers), Pixie Dust 'hearts' and Speedy Fox & friend's 'border punch'.  That is all from me for now.  Have a great week everyone.
Love,
Caro
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