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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 22 August 2012

WOYWW - 168

Oh dear, it is worse than ever.  Never mind the push back or anywhere else.  The mountains are about to fall.  Added to that is the fact I have now lost so many stamps amongst the detritus, so a good sort out and put away is called for.
This is the tidiest bit - it gets worse.  Apart from the panic to get this month's cards done, I suddenly realised we are about to go on holiday and I have a mountain of  cards to do for early September, a load of sewing to shorten trousers for Geoff (denim jeans), baking to take away ..... and I WANT TO PLAY with my stamps.  That is one reason you can see my total stock of Adirondacks on show with a couple of Big and Juicys thrown in, post it notes with stamping masks cut out and a lot more.

Just turn to the left a little and it gets worse.  I won't bore you with a list of what you can find there, and just let you browse for yourself.  Just be careful - it might all fall down.  I will just point out the camera battery in the foreground.  You might know that as soon as I get my camera out to take a picture, the battery died.

In case you are wondering why I am showing you the shameful mess in which I was working (playing) yesterday, just take some time to pop over to Julia's place  where you will find loads of other desks to browse through each Wednesday.  I have been missing in action for a couple of months, due to lack of time.  I felt it was unfair to accept lovely comments from others when I could not find the time to return the visits.  Hopefully, things have calmed down a little and I will certainly do my best to get round as many desks as possible this week.

21 comments:

Elizabeth said...

Calmed down, Maggie? Doesn't sound like that to me - you seem to have a mountain of stuff to do before that holiday, hope you get it all done. I've caught glimpses of your homework - lovely stuff. Hope you get all those to-do items done in record time :) Happy WOYWW, Elizabeth x #105

Francesca said...

Don't worry, that is how my desk looks like most of the time. Must get my big & Jyuicey out again to play. Francesca #100

sandra de said...

Lovely to see you are back in woyww lang. Looks like you have been very busy by what is happening on your desk.
Sandra @95

JoZart Designs said...

Yeah, Maggie, rock on! that's one great mess this week. Leave it be and go and enjoy your holiday. Hope you are off somewhere nice and enjoy every minute. The mess won't get any worse for sure.
Love joZarty x

Unknown said...

Take a deep breath, lol. #138

Helen said...

It's good to see you back - doesn't time fly.... typing this and a pile of finished tags have just slid off the scanner on which they are precariously resting...
Have a good holiday - hope you get everything done in time!
Helen, 19

Vic McGuckin said...

Looks very much like my desk...

Vic x

Princess Judy Palmer said...

Lots of stuff piled on your desk. I promise to tread carefully and not to cause any avalanches. Sometimes when my desk gets like that and I still want to play I pull out a folding table-so shameful.

Joanne said...

Don't fret about not getting round to leave comments, I hardly ever manage everyone. Have to admit I was distracted to the left of your post which showed that amazing scene you won a prize with. Well done.
Happy woyww
Hugs Joanne #61

Erika said...

Maggie I would feel right at home although my desk doesn't look too bad today you should see the rest of my room, LOL. I don't do tidy cause I can never find anything when I do. Have a great Wednesday, hugs Erika. #89

Twiglet said...

Calm down and keep crafting! Hope you get all your jobs done. x Jo

May said...

Hi Maggie, creative desk as always..you sound as busy as ever too... Have a good week, Hugs May x x x#4

Anne said...

It's nice to see you back here Maggie sounds as though you are still going to be very busy!!!! Thanks for sharing. Happy WOYWW Anne x #145

SandeeNC said...

So are the stacks like a game of Jenga, see what you can pull out without toppling the pile over? Do you get extra points? lol waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)

505whimsygirl said...

Holy moly. Is that a HUGE stamp pad under your glasses?

I didn't show my desk this week but will next week, promise. You'll feel better about yours! tee hee

Happy WOYWW
Hugs, Kay #30

Linda Simpson said...

Hi Maggie, good to know you are okay. I have missed visiting and thanks for sharing what is on your desk.

Hugs
Linda xxx

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Hey Maggie - great to see you again!! Ach, just leave the mess...enjoy your jollies then deal with it later :D
Hugs, LLJ #71 xx

Bernice said...

I hope you get all your crafting finished, so you can go right ahead and have a relaxing holiday, without worrying about a list of things to get done as soon as you get home!
Bernice #140

Tertia said...

It sounds like you are in panic mode. I would just forget everything, sit down and play, the rest? well, they can take care of themselves. The jeans can be rolled up and food? who needs to eat when they can play?
Happy belated WOYWW!
Tertia #52

Julia Dunnit said...

Well now, way I see it is that if you just walk away from it and have a great and prepared holiday, you face it fresh and ready!! Oh and by the way, that teeny pile? It's nothing...but if it toppled, it wasn't me, honest!!

okienurse said...

I don't think your desk looks that bad from these pictures just looks well used and creative! Sorry I am so late getting around but it is what it is with family, crafts, etc. time can sometimes become a premium! Have a great week and thanks for sharing. Vickie #68