WOYWW 546

Firstly a massive apology.  I failed dismally to comment on many blogs last week - life got severely in the way with a bit of a family crisis, but hopefully all is back on an even keel now and I will be able to comment this week.  If you want to know more about the WOYWW (What's on your Workdesk) phenomenon pop along to Julia's for all the news and how to join in.

Here is my desk as it was last night (I am on a long and boring team training day today so this is a scheduled post).  The desk is pretty empty apart from a few bits that need to be put away (cutting dies, stamp and pen), my mug of tea, and a lawn fawn stamp shammy for cleaning my stamps.  Neet demonstrated one at the 10th anniversary crop and I have finally got around to getting my own.  Can't wait to try it as my stamps are in a bit of a mess!

I also had some happy mail this week from Jan (10 little stockings) and Jo (3 knitted chocolate orange covers), but am trying to keep them hidden from the family as a surprise for Christmas!

My desk has seen some action this week as I had to make a 100th birthday card for my Great Aunt - she can hardly see now so it had to be a clean and simple and bold design.

I took a day off work to see her on her actual birthday (19 Nov) - here she is with her card from the Queen.

And admiring her cake (as Mum described it to her). 

We also got her to pretend to cut it (like a wedding cake). It was lovely to see her as it has been a while, she tires easily but was on good form.
That's all from me for now folks. I hope you have a lovely week.  Happy WOYWW.
With love & God Bless,
Caro
x

WOYWW 545

Another week, another Wednesday and time for another desk hop courtesy of What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday and Julia.

This is my desk, looking rather empty as this week I am helping my ADHD son try and learn how to revise for tests - trying to get him to concentrate is hard enough, no chance of getting him to sit still and do it!  Needless to say it is stretching both our patience.

On my desk you may have seen this - it is a paperweight that was designed by my Gran - she spent a lot of my childhood making bobbin lace including my Christening gown and wedding veil, and this is another of her pieces that will now live on my desk with pride.

I did do a little crafting on Sunday as part of rememberance day - the layout used neocolour water colour crayons, acrylics and Lavinia stamps.
That is all from me for now. I hope you all have a lovely week,
With love & God Bless,
Caro
xxx

WOYWW 544

It's Wednesday and so time for the most wonderful blog hop in the world! What am I talking about?  What's on your Workdesk Wednesday of course!  Check out head desker Julia's blog for all the details.

This is my desk as it was on Tuesday evening - somewhat chaotic as I was making Tim's birthday card so you can see repositionable tape, distress inks and oxides, stamps  and my trusty mug of tea.  There are even some Christmas stamps as I am thinking about what I may do for my cards this year - still not decided!

This is the finished card - the image of the stag is something that means a lot to him, so I hope he likes it.

I am sorry I was missing in action last week - it was half-term and we spent longer than originally anticipated down at my Mum's in Somerset as she needed help clearing out Gran's flat.  It was a heartbreaking task but in the process I have inherited some lovely crafting goodies including lots of paintbrushes and watercolour crayons (and a new kitchen bin and microwave!). My brother and his family were down so the boys had fun playing together and we went for some lovely walks.

Helped Mum pick the apples and pears

I took loads back with me - so fresh and yummy -

And played with JayJay who is not quite so tiny any more, but is still adorable.  That is all I have time for now. I am at work today and then out this evening so may not get the chance to comment until later in the week, but promise that I will do so!  I hope that you have a wonderful week.
With love and God Bless,
Caro
xxx