It’s already Wednesday again. That means it is WOYWW (What’s On Your Workdesk Wednesday). If you have not fallen into this snoopy trap, make sure you visit Julia at Stamping Ground to see who is responsible for starting this craze! Last week was the first time I had participated and I have to admit that I met some of the most friendly and amazingly talented artists from around the WORLD!
So, above is my desk this Wednesday morning. I’ve started a family album that I’ve had stashed under my desk for a few months now. It is a Teresa Collins Family Gratitude File Album. I loved the contrast of using mostly all black and red colors, but mostly the unusual size of 7 x 13. I’ve just started this, so we’ll see how long it takes to finish.
I’m actually going to follow much of the instructions that came with this kit because I need something structured and preplanned right now just to get me motivated this week. I’ll alter it just a bit and add lots of extra ink, though. You’ll see that the inks are already starting to come out. I’m going to try to add a little
T!m and Teresa in this album!!!
You’ll see I have my new ATG gun. Oh, why didn’t I order this sooner? It goes on SOOO smoothly. Everyone was backordered for so long, but mine finally arrived last week. My BG files are there next to my wipies. Those are used to clean up some of the die cuts. Oh, and that little pen looking tool next to my red bling is The Quicker-Poker-Picker-Upper by QuicKuts. I have that on hand ALL the time and have one as a back up. This little guy helps my place my little gems, die cuts, pearls, and/or any little thing that needs picked up and placed just right. I use this rather than tweezers and would be lost without it. It is probably one of my most used tools. If you have any other questions, just let me know and I’ll try to answer as quickly as possible.
Thanks for stopping by. Make sure you go visit all the other workdesks over at Julia’s site. I’ll start noseying around after work and it will take me a few days to come around to all, but I’ll get there.
I really have to start packing this week for a crop I have coming up at the end of this month. I’ve started prepping in my head, but have not started putting layouts together. I do have some paper kits I’ve been saving and I have some pics on their way from the developer. Next week I’m guessing my desk will be covered in photos???
Thanks for stopping by today.
Cher~
busy busy busy! love the mug and also the baby wipe container. I’ve got an ATG in yellow – as you say why didn’t I get one sooner.
Linbyx
ohoo love your desk and lovely crafty stuff! Also relllllly getting to like those those octangle, (spelt wrong) keeping things in boxes, I think nearly every other WOYWW blogger has one!!
(lyn))
Ohhh Teresa Collins stash, yummy. Looking forward to seeing what you make with your album x x
You’re so right! It is fun to studio-snoop! Ha! I have been thinking about an ATG gun, thanks for the review. Thanks for your kind comments on my spot! Kat
Great colours on that family layout, it’s good to push yourself out of your comfort zone once in a while I don’t do it often enough. Absolutely ADORE your mug!!
Brenda
I really like the 7×13 format
Good to see you again Cher … sorry I am a bit late this week … fab looking project you are working on there … will you have it finished by next Wednesday :0)
Love what you have done with that page …red and black are such dynamic colours
Oh it’s all action and getting on! I love the idea of the family album, have blogged jsut this wek about trying toget my family to wer coordinating clothes for the benefit of my album! Love the cover on your easy chair, and hey, how come my wipes don’t come in a sexy patterned box like that!
Oooo your space looks interesting, but what has caught my eye is your armchair. It would go perfectly with some of my storage!! xxx
Your desk is wonderful to have a peek at. Lots of lovely gadgets and projects on it.
Clare x
Hello Cher!
Your desk is really interesting today…I was going to ask about that weird silver thing ha, ha but I got an answer finding your comment!
Thanks for the snoop!
Cardarian xxx
i got my STAMPIN up order! yippie!!!!!
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Great desk!!! I’m loviong the comfy chair in the back of the photo fo mid crafting snoozes maybe 😉 I think your family album is gonna look great when you’ve finished it!!! and I know I need to pop up the local supermarketa nd get a plastic storage container for my wet wipes. I’m fed up with them drying out all the time!!!
that family album your working on looks so promising already – the colours together are so sophisticated too.
I’ve considered an ATG gun before – are they really as good as you say? some say that they speed up your crafting. would love to know if the glue is good enough that it doesn’t start to come undone after a while.
thanks for sharing your space and showing us your desk… which has some fabby yummy stuff on it.
Paula x x x
The album page is gorgeous I love the colours. I have one of the QuicKutz picker upper thingies too and it is a life saver.x
This book looks like it will be gorgeous! I love black and red together.
I’m also in love with your mug, so unusual and pretty 😛
Ok I am going to have to admit something here – I had to google ATG gun….
Your desk looks very busy, and the album will be fab in those colours
what a beautiful page! love the black and white! I have fallen madly in love with your mug..its amazing!!!
{{hugs}}mandyxx
That’s a great looking desk Cher! Your project looks fab! Love that colour scheme! x
Your family album sound sdelish, my fav colour combo is red/black/white – it always looks stunning!!
You asked about the ATG stand next to my desk… I made it myself as I hated lifting the gun off the desk every time, this way it is always the right way up and ready to go!! I made it from chipboard and its easy peasy….
You need one piece of chipboard 6 1/2″ long by 4 1/2″ wide
two pieces chipboard 3 1/4″ long by 4 1/2″ wide
Lay long piece of chipboard on your chosen paper and glue down taking edges over to make it neat.
Lay the two smaller pieces onto one length of paper and leave one end extra long to use to attach to the bottom of the first bit. Fold up into a mountain shape and use the other extended piece of paper to fasten down onto the top of the long bit.
Hope that helps!!
black and white is always fabulous, especially with touches of red. i would say that I have right red hair hahaha.
I have an ATG gun too, would be lost without it.x
Crafty Chris, are you referring to the silver arm thingy? That is my lamp. If you are referring to something else, let me know. 🙂
There are some really lovely things on your desk this week. Love your mug too.
A x
Love the look of your page. I also have the ATG gun (in yellow) I bought mine last November and its the best £20 I’ve ever spent!
hugs Pam x
Hi Cher
looks very creative there, what is the silver thingy beside your cup, im not nosey honestly haha.
love your desk.
Christine x
Love the page you’re workin on Cher, love what’s on your desk. Love your mug/cup too 🙂
Anne xx