Apols for my absence last week, it is all a bit hectic here at the moment...I am currently busy applying for jobs where I work as we are being restructured so my job as it is now won't exist anymore. Thankfully the process will be completed in a couple of weeks so that particular stress will be over.
I've managed to get a bit of crafting done though, mainly spurred on by my mammoth haul from the Great Northern Papercraft Extravaganza at the weekend! I just had to get playing with all the glittery sparkly stuff I had bought so I've made a start on my Christmas cards. I'm thinking the purple glitter on the black background is perhaps a little bit dark though?! Will have to brighten this one with some gems I think and maybe just use the lighter glitter for the next one.
There is blooming glitter all over the place, oops! I am wanting to make a card for a challenge and worthwhile cause as well over at Cowgirl's sunday stamp'en christmas cards for soldiers but the instructions say no glitter as this could put soilders lives at risk! So I've wiped all the glitter away and will leave it a few days to make sure any stray bits have gone. I wouldn't want a soilder leaving a trail of glitter behind him in Afghanistan or anything, eek!
For the person who asked me a couple of weeks ago where my paper trimmer is from (sorry can't recall who asked) it is a Crafters Companion one. It has 4 different blades - straight, wavy, perforating and a scorer. I got it as a free gift with a magazine subscription and it has been very good - had it about 6 months now and no problems.
Hope to get round a few more desks this week, I don't know how those who get round all of them manage though as I usually only manage about a third. I'm varying it each week, i.e. numbers 1-35 one week, then 36+ the next week etc, so I will get to you eventually!
29 comments:
Lots of lovely stash and another chrixxxxxx card, sorry I just can't say that word. Hugs Pam x
WOW Look at all that stash. Am I jealous? I am saving up to go to the SECC in Glasgow in October. Thanks for the nosey. Kathleen x
Hiya
new goodies new goodies enjoy playing with those, I hope all goes well on the job front.
Joey.x
Ohh looks very yummy .... good luck with the restructuring, I know what it feels like I had it earlier in the year (fortunately I got displaced and walked away!
Hugs
Kay
(#39)
What a lot of stash! I hate company restructures and having to reapply for your own job!
Hi ya Alison
hope the job front soon sorts itself out, oh lots of lovely new stash, have fun playing, have great day, happy WOYWW, sue,x
Ooh lots of fabby new stash, have fun :-)
Anne x
I have been known to describe Glitter as an Evil Product...
Dx ( 49)
Wow all that lovely stash! ENjoy crafting
Lots of lovely stash!!! What a lovely idea might join in the challenge for the soldiers cards, as my husband is one seems appropriate!
Another lovely load of stash on your desk, I am getting quite envious as I hop around the desks this week
Wow, I learned something about glitter and cards for soldiers today. Never even thought of that. Lovely card, though. Happy WOYWW.
Lots of yummy new stash, that's what we like to see! I don't think the purple is too dark, I like non traditional colours for Christmas.
Hugs
Brenda
Wow another desk with some lovely new stash on. Love the look of your Christmas card too, it's great to use some different colours for Christmas. Have a good evening, Tracy Evans (No.2)
gorgeous card and goodies, fab workspace,Happy WOYWW! Thank you for sharing your workspace (Linky number 19)
Wow that is a mammoth amount of stash.
Happy playing.....A.xx
Realised I have typed 'soilder' instead of 'soldier' a few times there, I can spell, honest ;-)
Hi there, love that you're doing cards for the soldiers:) Your desk is great and laden with goodies, sounds like the northern show was pretty good then?? Thanks for sharing:0) xx
Hi Alison, didn't notice your little bin earlier, very lovely.
The eyes - what happened was DD gave me them months ago along with some small googly eyes, I put away all the small ones but never got round to finding a home for the big ones. Spyder spotted them and suggested I move them round each week, so they've remained a feature ever since LOL I do forget them occasionally and must admit haven't moved them much recently but will try to remember to do that next week ;-)
Anne xx
Oh my word what a lot of booty, someone's going to be having oodles of fun with that lot!
Enjoy!
Chrissie
Wow, you bought a right stash! I was at the GNPE on Sunday, so I know how easy it is to buy loads!
I always think glitter is a good idea until I start using it ;-)
Ciara (no. 35)
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PS - is one of your card candy packs called Liquorice Torpedoes? I designed that flavour in a competition!
loevly new stash, I'm soooo not thinking about christmas yet
C (25)
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Great haul of goodies, and nice to see some glittery mess, just like mine! xx
Nice shopping haul from the GNPE. Love your glittery tree card. Thanks for the snoop round.
Lucky you getting to the show last weekend. Thanks for the info re glitter on soldiers cards... I too send them out to Afghanistan from time to time so it's worth knowing. I bet it could reflect the sun and spoil any camouflage!
JoZarty x
Love your post and your wonderfully workable workdesk. lol Lots of wonderful fun goodies too!
It may be dark, but my, it's stunning! Love purple for christmas. I accept everything I'm told, but cannot imagine the danger caused by glitter. Good luck with clearing your space of it...it's a pig!
ohhh what a fabulous haul!! and such a great desk! thanks for shareing , and thanks for visiting my blog too!
Hey Alison! Looks like lots of inspirational goodies! Be fun to see your cards!
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