Hi there WOYWW #250 peeper...if you're a visitor and already lost regards a desk photo and snooping you'd best pop over to Julias blog and check out what it's all about. Firstly thank you everyone for visiting and leaving comments - I enjoying reading about other crafty peoples lives.About my desk...well I'm in here most days; pretty much as soon as I do the bare minimum chores and shower and hubby leaves for work but as I'm in Australia our Wednesday starts way ahead of all you others...so this morning I'm in here, check my emails and already got the place tidied up from my recent playing with distress inks and stamps (see two cards centre front - now finished here) and before you know it it's 10:30 and I'm still in my morning clothes before my shower - so off I went, all done come back with a coffee, takes some photos and finish off my cards while I wait for the rest of the world to wake up. On my desk on the left are some Christmas cards ready to be glued, a two tone green card for a challenge, behind my mug and water glass two new sets of cheapie stamps, then further to the right the stamps I'm using to create my watercolour cards. My second pic is of my card stock drawers, a friend pointed these out to me last year and I have sorted my stock by colour and 3 sizes...tiny scraps, cut sheets and full 12x12 sheets...I like using up my scraps. You can just see my trusty guillotine on the side bench - it would have to be about 18 years old. Enough now I'm off to check out some crafty desks...cheers and have a great week Robyn
My cutter makes yours look like a toddler. I swear, I think mine is about 30 years old. I got it second hand from a lady who was getting rid of her crafting supplies.
ReplyDeleteI sure enjoyed spending time with you this morning. It was fun seeing how you start your day before the rest of us (grin). Happy WOYWW from #2.
Morning Robyn, Your desk its quite tidy like mine today. Thanks for stopping by earlier. happy woyww jill #34
ReplyDeleteAh Robyn so very pleased to meet you via WOYWW another Aussie have become yr latest encourager :D... love the waratah at the top of your blog is it in your garden? Mm can't get over how tidy your craft; love the two new cards made.. and drawers. Trying to sork out satisfactory storage for my 12 x12 papers. Happy WOYWW. Shaz in Oz.x #32
ReplyDeleteHi Robyn lots of lush goodies on your desk ... not sure I can cope with the thought of Christmas cards though... I thought I saw snowflakes at the back but chose to ignore them. :-)
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janet #29
Hi Robyn Phew that was quite a big hop but I seem to have landed without disturbing your fab cards! Looks like a lovely sunny day over there - We are a bit sunny and a bit cloudy today so far! I store all my scraps in hanging file folders but I do go through them now and again to downsize my collection ;-) Have a great week and happy WOYWW to you from Helen 61 x
ReplyDeleteYour studio is so well organized. My is not terrible, but I definitely need to work on it. Blessings!
ReplyDeletesee there is the proof in action that there is no need to worry about today as its already tomorrow at your house by the time you read my post ( its 7:33 am on Wed here in Oregon US) :)
ReplyDeleteLove the cards :) Stacy#83
Those drawers are the way to go for storing papers. I tend to buy a lot of the scrapbook paper pads though, and like to keep the pad together since all the papers tend to go to together. I work during the week, but love to spend all the rest of my time crafting. Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #21
ReplyDeleteI really like your cards, Robyn - it is such an effective technique - well done you for having a go! Those paper drawers are just great - I really do need to do some sorting - but..... never get around to it; too busy doing everything else. Thanks for visiting and for your comments. What a nightmare scenario with all those dresses. We made everything for both our daughters' weddings, too. They got married 13 weeks apart. Two separate folders, two piles of fabric, two lots of colourways.... yes, you got the picture - utter chaos! I put the sewing machine away three weeks before Joy's wedding - and - er - three DAYS before Ruth's!!!!!!! You will get to see the completed dresses - but only after the events, I'm afraid - so rather a long time to wait. I have a feeling the time will appear to go rather fast here though!
ReplyDeleteTake care - and I like the other cards on your desk too.
Margaret#35
Thanks for stopping by Robyn and your kind comments.
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The cards on your desk look really sweet.
Happy crafting, Angela #33
What a lovely start to your day .... I try to stay in bed until the postman delivers the post!
ReplyDeleteI want to have a go with those watercolours and stamps, they ate so pretty.
have a good week.
Bishopsmate #60
GREAT craft space loving the light airy room you have Robyn and great shot of your desk lots to see....loving too those fab paper storage trays |am envious of your craft time! .one day I too can craft all day if I want too.. think hubby might object if I stop working ! LOL..pretty card i love flowers my favourite of all things .. and these are so pretty .have a fab week ahead crafty hugs Andrea#8
ReplyDeleteGREAT craft space loving the light airy room you have Robyn and great shot of your desk lots to see....loving too those fab paper storage trays |am envious of your craft time! .one day I too can craft all day if I want too.. think hubby might object if I stop working ! LOL..pretty card i love flowers my favourite of all things .. and these are so pretty .have a fab week ahead crafty hugs Andrea#8
ReplyDeleteI like the thought that you live in tomorrow from me! You're like in my future! Your desk looks like a fun place to play, so much great stuff on hand. I love those paper bins. I find that it really helps the creativity to have your paper sorted out in some form or another. I think having them sorted by color AND size is an added bonus.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you organize your paper. Looks pretty tool and easy to find what you need.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! What a neat and orderly desk! Thanks for visiting my messy desk, it's all cleaned up now! Your green card from the future (Tomorrow!) is beautiful. You have a real knack!
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Hello Robyn thanks for flying so far to visit my nest,you have gorgeous cards all around you in your room,lovely scenery out your window, i see you take beautiful photo's too, you find some of the most beautiful flowers, pods, which I'm crazy about, I had a good snoop around, saw you have a magpie friend, and those sand ball the crabs make AMAZING, have a happy WOYWW Dianne #72
ReplyDeleteHi Robyn, Thanks for the visit! No doubt its your Thursday now :) I love your space and the fact that you plan your time...I can but dream of those days again! I have similar drawers, also organised by colour, it makes life so much easier..I am not tidy enough to do by size though, so everything is shoved in :) Cx #74
ReplyDeleteHi Robyn...Thx for the visit! I admire you...YOU are actually making cards! And your card stock storage is great!
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I spy with my little eye, trolleys..I had the same one's and they just fell apart, mind you they were nearly as old as me...lol. Thanks for stopping by, I hope you can make those Ikea drawers work for you..Enjoy your week
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Hi Robyn,
ReplyDeleteAll those card you have made are just stunning you really have a flair for it. Those Ikea drawers are brilliant, I hope they can do the same for you as they have for DeDe and I. It was a lot of hard work building the inserts but well worth it. Thanks for visiting.
Hugs Eliza & Yoda 14
Belated now Happy WOYWW
Happy WOYWW , and thank you for visiting my blog hugs
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Great post. Love all the light and how bright your room seems. Love the storage. Is that file folders of stamps on your desk? Really like the storage of all the papers. I have seen files that would hold 8 1/2" x 11" papers and card but not the 12x12. Going to look into that tomorrow. Thanks for sharing and thanks for stopping by my desk for a visit. Vickie #43
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tidy desk to work at :-)
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Annie x #42
Fab cards and I love your work area.
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Hope you have a lovely week. Sue 52
Hello Robyn a d thanks for popping by. You have a great desk/workspace. I am late today. We had our granddaughters Wed this week instead of Mon/Tues.Your cards are lovely. Anne x #44
ReplyDeleteLovely cards on your desk. I love the drawers holding your card papers, great idea. I've got so much junk in my room I wouldn't be able to fit them in. Loved looking at all the goodies in the jars on your desk.
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Von #22
Love the organised card stock drawers, I use up my scraps too. Thanks for the visit BJ#62
ReplyDeleteIt is like belonging to a world wide craft club, being part of WOYWW, isn't it? I love the fun, friendship and support from people who I do consider my friends now. Do you find that you immediately click with some but others ..well, not much so? Bit like life really, I suppose...you can't explain why someone really connects with you and others leave you cold! I love it anyway and would very much like to come and play in your lovely craft room one day!! Get the kettle on!!!
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Thanks for visiting already, I'm trying to catch up a bit as I was so late posting yesterday. Love the card storage, just wish I had a bit more room, maybe I should move to Oz?
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What a tidy desk and fabulous organization too!
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xxDaniella#9
Love your desk! What a great way to start your morning! I can't imagine getting started on my Christmas cards already, I feel like I just cleaned up from making them!
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Angie #88
Thanks so much for your kind visits! I am loving how you store your papers. Very neat and orderly (never thought to put scraps in the color, awesome idea as end up digging through a box of scraps!). Your flower cards in the post below are so amazing!Love the soft look and the shadows. My calligraphy is off to a bad start broke two nibs just loading up the pens!
ReplyDeleteAh, the dreaded card and scraps, I tend to buy only 8.5" x 11" because it's easier to store! Your desk looks ready for action and nice and tidy too. Love the card you posted today (Thursday my time, and also the two watercolour cards. I really like the black on the first one, it bled beautifully and really makes the flower stand out.
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Brenda 66
Love your paper stacks! Mine are a jumble to say the least!
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting, your kind words and the snoop around.
robyn 6
Absolutely love playing with Distress inks! So much fun to be had, and you always get something usable out of it! Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #38 xxx
ReplyDeleteI love your little drawer unit :) Did I see you mention the dreaded C word? Though saying that - I bought my first present the other day. A signed Superman art print at Comicon for my daughter. Sssssh. Don't tell anyone :D
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Carmen x #80
Oh goodness, you are already working on Christmas cards?!! I better get a move on. Beautiful cards on your desk. I read your post below. cool technique. Thanks for stopping by my blog as well.
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Loved the snoop on your clean desk. Great activity going on with those cards.
ReplyDeleteI have mornings like that even though my other half is here. Luckily he doesn't mind if crafting takes hold of me before showering.
Hugs & Thanks for visiting me - Neet 26 xx
Great desk. I love the creativeness you have going on.
ReplyDeleteI also love that you have a beautiful window in your room. I am in the basement without any natural light.
I think I need to take you up on your morning routine ;)
Tracy :) #100
Hi Robyn
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. I love your paper trays...I only have space for 4 12 x 12 clear lidded boxes in my studio as I have to have room for my students too! Have a great week.
Dawn x
nice and tidy, organised too. Thank you for your visit. Karen #51
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit this week, Robyn. I am sorry it has taken me so long to get back to visit you in return. This week has been manic and I have been playing catch up all week. It has been the big craft show at the NEC nearby - the only big show within reasonable distance. I spent the whole day there on Thursday and came back with loads of lovely goodies to show next Wednesday, and a mind buzzing with new ideas. By the way, it is sort of my desk that I showed this week. It is the desk down in the living roo with the main computer on, and I do spend a lot of time working here too, especially in the evening. I don't blog in my craft room. any time up there is spent actually crafting or trying to tidy up ready for the next session. I don't have a very good track record with cutters, whether guillotine or roller cutters. I do have a fantastic guillotine right now, which seems to be lasting well. I still have all the others I have bought over the years or acquired, so I will probably set up a cutter museum at some stage in the future. Hope you have a good week. xx Maggie #76
ReplyDeleteYour desk and cardstock carts look very organized! I like the gizmo you have for displaying finished cards (on top of the carts.) Happy WOYWW quite late! ~ Laura #67
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