WOYWW 260 Congratulations Julia

Well, it is finally here, the day of ATC posting.  WOYWW's 5th Anniversary.  What a wonderful idea Julia Dunnitt had all those years ago to bring crafters from all over the world together, to forge friendships and share tips, desks, tears and happiness.  And for some lucky crafters - to meet up at a crop each year.  Wonder if I can organise a holiday down south next year and join in?

Now who will be below me in the list so I can get an atc off to them? I have sent some off already and not being sure if they have arrived I did not know whether to post a picture or not.  Decided - so here they are - just three  designs this time

Two different Indian themed

and one beneath the sea one

As you can see I did some pockets for the Indian ones but not for the sea ones then yesterday I found something I had made previously which worked fine for a couple of them and so they went off in their sleeves.  Who got them remains a secret!

They can both hold six atc's but I only did one

Would have loved to have made more but I have been really busy.  We spent ages tidying the garage last week and unearthed an old School Meals Table which I was given years ago for pasting on when decorating. Apart from the names underneath (kids!!) it was in good 'nick' but a coat of Hammerite on the legs put it into a different category.  Then a bit of vinyl tablecloth and the job "was a good 'un".

Mmm .. this will be good for my polymer claying - next job, clear out a craft cupboard in the utility room, make way for clay etc.  Big Big Job - its contents have to go in the craft room - well stuff has to have new homes.  To cut a long story short  - the ribbons all got sorted - and I got rid of the ribbon box. More room for paper crafting when they are rehoused.  Where?

Oh heck!  The boxes that sat on top of the ribbon box will take up as much room as the ribbon box did! Right, a coat of paint for the ribbon box!  Will they all fit back?  Threads and fibres need a new home - recycled recycle bin will do.  Yes they fit.  Now a quick tidy up and voila - more worktop space and a ribbon box that matches the room.

So now I have room to do more atc's should the need arise but I think Wednesday (you can see it is Tuesday night - it's dark out there) I might just try out that polymer clay table.

My polymer clay cupboard

and below, my new table brought in to the Utility Room

Can you see the drawer open on the left - that is where I keep my Pasta Machines now, the cupboard you can just see on the right is the one in the photo above and I have a sink I can use, a radiator to keep me warm, my oven is there and I even have a loo!  Polymer Paradise or what?  Wanna come and clay?

Right, having listened to my waffle I think you need a treat - I certainly got one when this little beauty popped through my letterbox all the way from Australia.

Thanks Annette - love it - and the folder

Now pop along to see Julia and follow the links for the biggest atc swap ever - want to join in, just show us your table, link your blog and away you go.  Details on Julia's blog.  Go on, you know you want to join in the celebrations!  Happy 5th Anniversary!!