WOYWW

Hi WOYWWers,

I am at last beginning to feel that I am getting back into things. I have a few birthdays coming up in the family so that has spurred me into action. Over the past few weeks I have sat at my desk many times and tried to start a project, but almost always have given up after hitting the much feared "crafter's block" so I began this project without much expectation that I would actually end up with a finished result that I was reasonably pleased with. This time, however, things actually went roughly to plan and this is what I have ended up with....



So I was reasonably happy with this one and I think it makes the grade for my Aunt's birthday at the end of this month. Below is a shot of my desk mid construction so to speak. Who can spot my latest purchase? or at least the extra pieces for it? Haven't tested it out properly yet, but I have several more cards to make over the next few days so I will give it an outing then.


Creative juices are flowing a bit today. I have decided I am totally fed up with peeloffs when it comes to sentiments on cards. I have a few sentiment stamps, but am bored with stamping and then just cutting them out on a rectangle. I have a cuttlebug, but can't afford lots of nesties dies at the moment, so I am off to concoct something on my cutting machine. I am thinking of making a template sheet containing lots of sentiments in different fonts and lots of label shape cut outs so I can mix and match as suits. If anyone is interested I will let you know how it goes.

I am sure that anyone reading this will already know about Julia's fantastic Wednesday Wonderland that is WOYWW, and will know haow to find her blog here, but just in case you have found me by accident...go check out The Stamping Ground and join in the fun.

36 comments

  1. morning hun sounds really interesting about the messages look forward to seeing what you come up with,not posted my WOYWW yet but really love your desk,lots of creativity going on there,love that card too such a beautiful image love hugs cheryl xxxx

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  2. Beautiful card Diane, lovely composition. I spy your new punch ;-) MS punches are lovley. Good luck with the sentiments.
    Thanks for popping by
    Anne xx (70)

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  3. Your card and colouring of it are fantastic. Do I spy Copic starage in the background. Looks interesting.
    Luv Joanne xx

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  4. Great card ... Good Luck with your concocting!
    #27

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  5. long may the creative juices flow...the card for your aunt is so pretty, she will love it...
    sue xx 88

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  6. Just in case you can't find it on UKS the instructions for the mini book are actually on a blog www.just-jimjams.blogspot.co.uk

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  7. Your card turned out fabulous!

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  8. Its horrible when crafters block creeps in isnt it! Hope your mojo is back now - love that card. Thanks for sharing - Sunshine Girl (28)

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  9. Is it the MS border punch? or the giant tape gun? or the corner chomper?

    Must be one of those!

    I love my corner chomper and use it all the time, it's so much better than the flimsy punches I've used before. Still not tried an MS border punch but I do love the look of them.

    Looks like you're over your crafters block! that card is very pretty.

    Happy WOYWW

    Ciara
    xx

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  10. Hi ya
    lovely creative desk, gorgeous card, luv to know how you get on with your sentiment,have great day, happy WOYWW, sue,x (2)

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  11. You've got a lovely crafting space, and gorgeous card. Thanks for your lovely comment, it's amazing to think that little old me could have inspired someone else! :D
    Jules (72)

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  12. Beautiful Paper + Beautiful lady = Lovely card, which I think in my book would certainly make the grade for aunts b'day! Is that a punch you have used for the centre piece - it looks really nice and with the ribbon certainly adds that finishing touch.

    Claire
    WOYWW #78

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  13. Beautiful cards babe :)
    *hugs* Heather x (75)

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  14. oops I'm not 75 I'm 99! ;)
    *hugs* Heather x

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  15. thanks for dropping by earlier. I really love the card and the colour scheme. I know exactly what you mean about peeloffs. I bought an alpha strip and an alpha set and have used old kleenex tissue boxes to cut out cardboard alphas so that i can alter them at will. Would love to see what you come up with for your templates. Please do a follow up post. caroline (82)

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  16. Beautiful card. Love the colour. Busy desk! Thanks for visiting me. Kathleen x

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  17. Lovely card, glad you're back in the groove. If I get stuck I just colour images or mess about with ink and make backing paper and before I know it I'm going "this goes with that, and if I add a bit of this" and before you know it I'm off again! Are the new bits the blue and yellow things? Haven't got a clue what they are mind!!

    Hugs
    Brenda #105

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  18. I must admit to going off peel-offs too, although they do come in handy sometimes. I like the corners and straight lines. Yes I was relly tired out yesturday and couldn't face a 'late in to the night' doing my woyww! I never have time inthe morning, even if I get up with hubby...well, it's really dark then, but Frog the cat woken me up, very late for me7.30,when I usually set the timer on my blog, so, I was already late, and decided then I'd do WOYWW anyway, proving of course that I am addicted! Only thing is, after getting home late this afternoon, (car trouble) I decided to re-do the freebie digi as I thought it looked a bit rushed! (It's the same, but different) Have a great woyww!!

    (Lyn)

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  19. Ah - something new is just the job for getting over a block - and a punch that could work on every card you ever make is a great thing to purchase! Thanks for the blog big-up, you're too generous.

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  20. Lovely card beautiful colours. What is that wonderful storage in the background?

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  21. Lovely card. It's good to see a desk in action too :-)
    A x

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  22. Hi there Diane, thanks for visiting my blog yesterday, sorry I'm a wee bit late. Very pretty card and your desk looks very organised, great looking pen storage there at the back.
    Have a great week!
    hugs
    Michelle (80)
    x

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  23. Lovely card, very organised desk, love the pen storage. Hope the craft blog lifts soon. nnalorac.xx

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  24. Your card is lovely - bet your aunt will love it!

    Your desk and work area looks great - so very organsied too!

    I like your idea of the sentiments too.

    Thanks for already stopping by my desk - Sherry (117)

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  25. Very beautiful card.Love your workspace.

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  26. Hi Diane,
    I'm so glad to read that you're feeling more like your old self at last!
    Great card, I love that flourish paper!
    Chrissie

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  27. Beautiful card...love the colours. Is that a Copic storage unit in the background? Pam (21)

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  28. Glad you found time for you - lovely card and shade of blue...1
    sasa 18

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  29. Lovely card and your work desk is great, I love you pen storage!

    Thanks for visiting my work desk too!

    Crafty Creations by AJ
    Amanda

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  30. lovely card, did you colour it with those lovely pastel oils in the background? would love to see how the sentiments work out, K x #107

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  31. Gorgeous card and a lovely desk with lots of things to snoop at - I'm guessing the bits are something to do with a cutting system of some kind.

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  32. I had intended to stop by and visit anyone who left a comment, then it got me confused, so decided to go through the list instead (grin). I really love that card with its old fashioned look. Your aunt will love it, I'm sure. Let us know about the fonts you cut and how you do it. I have an old sizzex, but only two dies, so would love to see what you do. (#1)

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  33. what a delish card, love the simple colour scheme so elegant, thanks for the peek
    hugs from #45

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  34. I love this vintage stamp... Great card!! When those juices flow you have to roll while you have them.. When mine go away I'm stuck for days!!

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