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This is intended to be mainly about my crafting stories, as a personal record of what I do. However, I interpret crafting quite widely, not just paper crafting but other things too. I have a butterfly mind and like to change from one thing to another depending on what I feel like on a given day - knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, cards, baking and several others, including my favourite right now, parchment, both traditional skills and Groovi, very relaxing and calming to do.

I have decided to put some structure into my blog so that each day will have something of a theme.
Monday- for Mindfulness; Tuesday - Tidy Up Day; Wednesday - What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday; Thursday - Technique and Tips; Friday - Finish Off Day; Saturday - Start Something New; Sunday - Anything Goes
These themes are not hard and fast and will be changed if I feel the need.

Wednesday 1 June 2011

WOYWW - 104 Happy Anniversary

It has finally arrived - the second anniversary of this wonderful blog hopping.  Most of the credit must go to Julia, who started it all, and kept it all going throughout two whole years.  Well done, Julia, and many thanks for such a wonderful achievement.  I, for one, have met so many new friends since I joined last year, people I have never met in the flesh, but who I feel I know and can rely on for support and advice.

My desk this week is out of bounds as it is covered by an, as yet, unmentionable project, which I desperately need to finish.  So all I can show you in a crafting line is the box in which I keep all the cards I have done ready for finishing and sending - no inserts or names on, but easy to grab and finish off.  At the front are a couple of boxes of notelets for emergency presents, and a DVD of our grandchildren - my first attempt to print the disc itself with the new printer.

I have chosen not to show my pif, although it is finished and ready to go, as I want it to arrive as a surprise for the recipient.  Once it has been delivered, I will reveal it and explain it.  I hope that whoever gets it enjoys it.

Meanwhile, happy anniversary again and go to visit  Julia and all the other anniversary desks at http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/

26 comments:

Kate said...

Oh Maggie, I have a pile like that, I look back at it and wish that I'd organised the right sized envelopes at the time, lol.

happy 2nd anniversary.

** Kate **

Andria said...

I can't wait to see the PiF! I am impressed with that beautiful box of cards ready for the sending. I look forward to looking around your blog; looks like you have lots of great projects and ideas to check out! Happy WOYWW!

shazsilverwolf said...

Hi Marg, hope the holiday was enjoyable, speak soon, Shaz

Hettie said...

Nice box of cards - I need to get making some more as I have none in stock and a whole lot of birthdays coming up including mine! Yikes!

Happy WOYWW!

Helen said...

glad you hid your unmentionables! happy woyww.

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

Happy 104th WOYWW! Lovely to "meet" you in the blogland! lol ;))

Hugs
Joanna x

donnalouiserodgers said...

oh oh oh

i thought it more important to vist than correct my error - if only I had had you to help with my reasoning to guide my camera this morning...

my pif is sadly exposed and will be no surprise to anyone - only my partner will be surprised - I promise...

Dxxxx

Nicky said...

Great box of cards - exciting waiting to see what everyones sending ~ Happy WOYWW Anniversary

jude said...

Can't wait to see everyones pif next week.hope you get time to finish it !
Happy Woyww 104 birthday have good one!
hugs judex 134

Kate said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog, and happy woyww :0)

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

ah, Maggie, I love the box of cards do have some but not as many as you!! mine are in a basket..and bit nervous about my pIf posted it today hope Morti loves it.. it will take longer than a week from Oz.
I must wriggle along happy 2nd anniversary too Shaz in oz.x #27 I think..

Unknown said...

The box of cards is a good idea. I will have to call back next week to wee if you have more art to post.
Happy WOYWW
Carol C

Emma Williams said...

You are so organised and I wish I had a box full of cards all ready to go...but instead, I'm usually running around at the last minute trying to make one!
Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see the project that was under tight wraps! :)
Love Emma x

Angie said...

I think I should keep a box of nearly ready cards ...instead of trying to make one in a rush because I have left it til the last moment and often creativity had gone on holiday. It is amazing how many attend the gathering each week...I wonder how many there would be if everyone turned up one week.

Twiglet said...

Happy 2nd anniversary and happy crafting!

Becky said...

Hiya Maggie! You are the blog after me with an asterisk, so I have a lovely pressie waitng to sail across the pond! Please e-mail me your info so I can set it aloft! it's very excited to see it's new home! beckyjhorn@hotmail.com

Elizabeth said...

Hi Maggie, I'm off to Barmouth tomorrow but didn't want to go without dropping by and wishing you a great week ahead. Elizabeth x #81

Debs said...

you put me to shame, I am so disorganised!
Happy #2 WOYWW anniversary xxx

lisa said...

You look very organised to have all these cards ready at hand when you need one, not like me desperately making them the night before!!
Can't wait to see everyones pif.
Thanks for all your lovely comments and Happy WOYWW 2nd Birthday.
Hugs Lisa #75

okienurse said...

I believe a messy desk is a creative desk. Sorry I am so late getting around but it was a busy week. Happy WOYWW #104 and the 2nd anniversary of blog snooping! Thanks for sharing Vickie #55

Maggie's Crafts said...

So organised!

Thank you for sharing.:)

Maggie #65
xx

Carola Bartz said...

Good idea to put the cards in a box so they are easy to grab.

Julia Dunnit said...

I keep a box of ready mades too - but I'm a sloth and never ever add an insert...write straight on the card, yessir! Intrigued by the project that needs finishing!

Emma Williams said...

Hi again!!
Just wanted to drop by to say thank you, for all your lovely kind words about my Clarity samples...it means so much to know you loved them! Hope you're looking forward to all the cards, this week?
Love Emma xx

Angela Toucan said...

wonderfully full box.
happy WOYWW anniverasry

Mary said...

What a great work area and wowzer...it's so organized. Wanna come organize mine? Thanks for dropping by my blog. I always enjoy checking yours out....you do inspire!