Wednesday, 30 March 2011

WOYWW 95

I cannot believe it is Wednesday again and I have done so little crafting.  Thanks to all of you who popped by last week and thanks to those who left me a comment - I love comments.  Not a clue what I have been doing with my time but I know it is not crafting.  Look at my workdesk!


To the left you can see the beads that I blogged last week - there is another set in the oven though.  Then there is a Bandana Technique which I did with Robin Beam years ago at CHA (taken out to show someone) and the beginning of a 50th Wedding Anniversary card for a friend (late!).

Here is the Bandana Technique Tag in closeup


In the front of my desk you can see some calendar pages.  This was a gift to me from my friend Cathy in America.  It's out because I am going to bind the pages together.  If you enlarge the page you will see my sorry excuse for a Tim Holtz ruler - most of the grid has come off - going to have to buy another one.

Anyway, TC as I affectionately call her, had this calendar made for me by her friend Susie Reneau.  This is the 32nd Calendar Susie has produced and she has had over 60 one-woman shows and many joint showings.  She has produced more than 250 post card designs, lots of wedding invitations .... a few book illustrations and record covers and over 800 silk-screen prints.  You can Google her and find out lots more about her life as an artist.

I thought I would share the first three months with you - must fill them in


Little pockets with tag in


These cards were in the envelope at the top of the page - it's all the little touches that make this so special.


I'll try to remember to upload a month at a time (before I write on it) so you can see what it looks like.

That's all for this week folks.  If you want to see more desks, some clutter, some tidiness and get some downright good tips why not pop over to Ms Dunnit's blog and follow the links there for a "reet good ole snoop".  See you next week - once more at the Stamping Ground.

22 comments:

Helen said...

What great calendar pages!

Paul B said...

I know what you mean about another week going by and no crafting being done. I've hardly touched a piece of paper or a stamp this week (until last night which Is a card i'll hopefully blog later). Wonderful calendar pages, each one is so different. I can see why you love this gift :) Px

Sid said...

Really cool stuff Neet !!

Annie said...

Fab calendar pages.
A x

Marjo said...

Thanks for the peek and sharing. Have a great WOYWW

Hugs Marjo #22 oops thats 23

MvM-design said...

Nice desk , thanks for sharing!!
Love the calendar pages!
Happy Wednesday;-)

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Hi there Neet lots of gorgeous things going on here..

I am very sorry but put the first link wrong and you ended up at a post from over a week ago.. der!!
here is this weeks WOYWW!

http://calligraphycards-shazinoz.blogspot.com/2011/03/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-95.html

Shaz in Oz.x #71

Caroline Hallett said...

what a pretty little butterfly - thanks for sharing - happy WOYWW

karen said...

That is a cool calendar! So it is made by hand by the artist? I love the pockets for tags!
The bandana technique is pretty too! I have never seen that before!
Thanks for visiting me and Happy WOYWW!
xoxo Karen

JoZart Designs said...

Your calendar from TC is so special and really interesting... I remember you telling me about it but seeing it is believing! Really interesting post and you'll make up for not crafting on Saturday at Vicky Stampers.
Hugs JoZarty x
PS Must fess up.. .I got up at 6am for the loo so posted my desk and went back to bed as it was still dark...got up at 8.30am so I didn't get 2 8 O'Clocks today, ner ner!

jude said...

Time seems to just fly by meant to say have you received your package i posted out on saturday?
hugs judex

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful gift to receive. The amount of work and effort that has gone into it. How thoughtful. Love the butterfly.
Kind Regards Florence.

Dragon said...

Love the butterfly and calendar... Have a great week with a bit more done if you want to!!!
Frankie
xx

Karen said...

What a beautiful gift to receive, such lovely calendar pages :)
Have a great WOYWW,
Karen #79

Sarah said...

great calendar - always good to have useful crafty things too...
Thanks for sharing your workdesk today. Wishing you lots of creativity until next time!

Sasa (Sarah) at 1

http://blueboxbabe.blogspot.com/

Cauliflower Cupcake said...

That calendar is really great - what a nice thing to receive. Happy WOYWW
Rebecca (41) x

Spyder said...

Just fabulously amazing as always!! Happy WOYWW!!
((Lyn)) #51!

Twiglet said...

Really interesting way of making a calendar.

okienurse said...

very creative desk. Love the calendar pages. Thanks for sharing! Vickie #83

Gez Butterworth said...

Amazing calendar pages :)

Sadly you are right about time flying..yikes! nearly into the 4th month already!

Jaqi said...

Fab Spoons Neet , they look great , I once made a David Essex themed one and you are right the alcohol inks colour the spoon really well.
These are very pretty and the ribbon etc finishes them off wonderfully

peggy aplSEEDS said...

those little pockets are so cute. such a late visit, i know! time does fly doesn't it?