Wednesday 21 July 2010

WOYWW - 21st July

Can't believe it's Wednesday already! Time to head over to Julia's for a big old party nosing at the world's crafty spaces!
So, what's on my desk floor today?  I seem to have gone shopping again.... oops, wonder how that happened!
My toes are in the way again - I love this green, it totally matches my fave fave skirt! I promise not to make this a regular, Wednesday, "nail polish watch" feature of my WOYWW!






Here's a proper look at the new stash. Thanks, Leandra for getting them to me so quick - great service!

 (and I wasn't going to get anything more till Stevenage in August, but I couldn't wait... I've also pre-ordered a couple of new Wendy V sets - only 2 for now and some fab Graphic 45 paper is on the way... I have no will power, at all!) Not shopping, I'm not shopping...


A couple of weeks ago, these boxes turned up at the office, with some promotional material from one of the life insurance companies, and a great apple-shaped stress ball inside.  We kept them at work - well, everyone gets stressed sometimes and they are really nice squishy stress balls apples!  Anyhow, I snatched the empty boxes and the outer wrappers, cos I KNEW I'd be able to do something with them - one day! I've been meaning to show you for a while. Watch this space, as they say!
In the foreground of that shot, and here for a better look, is a tag I'm working on for my Tag Tuesday challenge "faces" which isn't finished yet.  I'm playing with this great flower template on it, that I got at Newbury (thanks, Alison, for the heads up on how great it is!)






Ok. those were taken Tuesday evening. Now I am going to completely embarrass myself at the total MESS that is my living room/craft room with these taken at 6 am today. This is the overall view of my room... yikes it needs a tidy up!    The first one is from the window to the door.

This is from the door to the window.  You can see the arm of the chair I stood on (see Monday post) so I wasn't in danger at all!
However, as I've said before, I don't have children and I don't have pets, so there is only me here!!


Anyhow, it's time to head over to Julia's to catch up on some more of your desks to see what you've all been up to.  I know this is another great waffly long post,sorry! I can't do short and sweet. Have a great Wednesday.
(p.s. sorry about the lack of background, tried to change it and can't get it to work from work!  Will restore it later!)
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63 comments:

  1. Maz21 July 2010 at 06:39

    That is a LOT of stuff! Can you REALLY manage til August to not buy anything else? We'll see! x

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  2. Bleubeard and Elizabeth21 July 2010 at 06:56

    I really like those cubby boxes with the finger half circles. I hope you know what I mean. They look like they hold a lot of stuff. And I'm loving the green toenail polish. You have a ton of "stuff" in these photos. No pets, no kids, just perfect for you.

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  3. Jennie -The Artistic Stamper21 July 2010 at 07:51

    I NEED to come over and sort you out...strangely enough I can sort out everyone else except me!!( was a former job of mine :( lol We will be at Stamperama, so you must come and say hello..lol Loving the green nail polish.. my kind of girl :))

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  4. Kath Stewart21 July 2010 at 08:36

    loved seeing your messy workspace helen..such a consolation there are messier folks than me...and love the green toenails...hugs kath xxx

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  5. Lynne21 July 2010 at 08:51

    Wow so much crafty stash, fantastic. Enjoy inking your new stamps, they are one of my favs. Love the nails.

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  6. cheryl21 July 2010 at 09:33

    oh wow just so much stash you have there loving the nail polish,hugs cheryl xxx

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  7. Sue21 July 2010 at 09:37

    Hi Helen
    wow so much stash, luv your polish fabby colour, i have them them stamps, luv em, have great day, sue,x

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  8. Andrea - Wales, UK21 July 2010 at 09:51

    I wouldn't put money on it that you won't by anymore stash until Stevenage!!

    Great pics this week and If i lived on my own I'm sure my room would look like that too!

    Love the nail varnish this week.

    xx

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  9. Maggie21 July 2010 at 09:51

    So glad I popped by to see your WOYWW now I know I'm not alone so much stash and so little space to keep it all I feel at home here!

    Maggie
    ps love the nail varnish!

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  10. Carmen 21 July 2010 at 11:25

    I sit here with my chops all agog at these pictures. My face is as green as your nail polish with envy!

    I'm leaving your page open to show Craig when he gets in - if he blimming moans about my desk one more time... I keep telling him I want a room with a lock just for me and my stash. He says as long as the lock is on the outside! Charming eh??

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  11. Liverpool Lou (Anne)21 July 2010 at 11:26

    Thanks for sharing the painted toenails again hehe. I've got the other flower stencil in that range, they're great value. Love the stamps
    Anne x

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  12. JoZart Designs21 July 2010 at 11:36

    That's a great snoop and you are lucky you can please yourself and be as you want.
    Great toenails and tag.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Jo x

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  13. Lesley Edmonds21 July 2010 at 11:39

    Good grief woman have you no shame!!!! I need to come and organise you lol!!! Seriously though - what a lot you got haha!!!

    Lesley x

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  14. yoursartfully21 July 2010 at 12:16

    Great toes Helen...as you know, green is my favourite colour! I'm sure that there are a lot of green WOYWWers who would kill for your stash!

    Lin x

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  15. Unknown21 July 2010 at 12:24

    They are fab toes Helen ... as for buying more stash ... I can see why you need it ... I mean ... how do you cope with just those few bits and pieces *LOL*

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  16. ikki21 July 2010 at 12:48

    Hi Hels, love your toes - great colour! Now for your room....???...!!!....what to say...you are defo a shopaholic....but, boy oh boy, do you get to use some FAB stuff. Have fun. ikki x

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  17. Anneliese21 July 2010 at 12:59

    lol at your stash ... what a fun room you have there ! those creative workshop stencils are fab aren't they ?
    thanks for sharing :o) x

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  18. Lothian Crafts21 July 2010 at 13:00

    love the colour of your nail varnish and all the drawers are fab.
    Elaine

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  19. Kathy21 July 2010 at 13:00

    WOW!!!! What a fab bunch of photos - wonderful to see more of your crafting space.

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  20. Michelle21 July 2010 at 13:02

    Very pretty nail colour! (and very pretty looking skirt!)
    Yummy new stamps and die! and oh my gosh I am impressed at all your drawers and storage! Hope you have a wonderful WOYWW!
    hugs
    Michelle
    xx

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  21. Cath Wilson21 July 2010 at 13:08

    Oh, what an interesting room! I'd LOVE to come rummage in it and I bet it's filled with oodles of creative bits to inspire. I love it.

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  22. Cath21 July 2010 at 13:09

    I will have to get those stamps and die now. You have a lot on stash....

    Cathx

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  23. Anonymous21 July 2010 at 13:25

    Blimey! What a crafting space - bet you are always stumbling on interesting things. Love the boxes - I have a stash of them myself, saved from all sorts of packaging. They always make interesting projects. Have fun!

    Mary Anne

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  24. Yvonne21 July 2010 at 13:44

    Now come on, there is so much space there, you will NEED to buy more, if you can move, it will fit more stuff in.. well thats my saying, lol
    Now thats my idea of a perfect home!

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  25. Anonymous21 July 2010 at 13:47

    Flipping heck Helen! I thought I had a lot of 'stuff'! Lol! Your tag's looking good, thanks for the link, those templates are fab aren't they?! Nice nail polish btw! xx

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  26. Scrapcat 121 July 2010 at 13:50

    thats a lot of craft stash Helen how do you remember where everything is?

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  27. mckinkle21 July 2010 at 14:09

    Thanks for sharing, that is sure one big amount of crafting goodness!

    Keryn x

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  28. Rosie21 July 2010 at 14:57

    WOW that's quite a lot of stash you've got there - is this really your living rooM? Can only conclude that you live to craft! Maybe you need a big run of Expedit bookcases there or something ....

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  29. Darcy Marshall21 July 2010 at 15:09

    love the nail polish, you should def include it every week. i think you need a bigger craft room lol

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  30. Mandy21 July 2010 at 15:15

    all the stash! omg its heaven! love your nail polish, I ordered one just like it from avon last night, cant wait for it to come :)

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  31. Bettythebaglady21 July 2010 at 15:37

    OMG-yours looks a bit like my sister's place and she does have kids and bunny rabbits and soon another pussy cat-beloved Snuggles passed away after a fall from a very high tree. They craft and do scouts,cubs brownies,dancing,gymnastics etc etc and she finds time to go to work. Love those templates-have seen them on Create and Craft and my DH has a card sent to him by my crafty friend in France. Especially admire what you have done with the template. Hugs BettyXXX

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  32. Twiglet21 July 2010 at 15:37

    I think you should invite us all round and we could play for hours with all that fab stuff!!!

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  33. Foil Play21 July 2010 at 16:18

    Oh wow - you are letting us have a really good snoop this week - thank you :-D

    Hope you enjoy playing with your new stash - those boxes certainly have lots of potential, look forward to seeing what you do with them.

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  34. Handmade with Love21 July 2010 at 16:37

    Love your nail plolish colour and skirt! Love your new purchases too they look brilliant. Goodness though I would like to come and tidy your space, you have so much stuff! Tracey x

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  35. Spyder21 July 2010 at 17:21

    def b able to do something with those boxes, I have boxes, people give them to me..somethimes I wish there was something nice inside!!!Nice nail vanish and very nice skirt!

    ((Lyn))

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  36. Julia Dunnit21 July 2010 at 17:49

    It's not about shopping - it was only a bit of topping up. And because Leandra was so quick to get it to you there's no time for guilt to build. Perfect. You're not having many parties at home these days then!! Love it.

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  37. Alix21 July 2010 at 17:50

    yummy nail polish...love that colour :0)
    and i love your room...i bet i could get lost in there for hours!! lol

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  38. downrightcrafty21 July 2010 at 18:09

    pleased you liked the house mouse update lol

    love the nail polish fab colour, but my god 10/10 on the messy scale in your room from all angels amazing

    Hugs Kate xx

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  39. Lori21 July 2010 at 18:26

    Wowza! Is it Wednesday already? Actually, I kinda forgot about it, although my post for today was a picture of what's on my desk, guess that qualifies. I can't BELIEVE all the stash, do you ever sit in that chair? lol

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  40. Kay21 July 2010 at 18:30

    Fab nail polish again! You really should shop more, my friend, you have so little stash to manage with, lol

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  41. Jingle21 July 2010 at 18:36

    I love a great nail polish!!! Those new stamps look fabulous!

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  42. Maarit at Violets Corner21 July 2010 at 18:49

    The tag is fab, love the way you used the stencil. Hehe, you do love your crafty goodies and crafting. Must be awkward for the knees to be at the floor too long though :)

    Hugs
    Maarit

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  43. Angela Toucan21 July 2010 at 19:02

    how do you manaage to move in there/ or find anything - what a lot of stash!

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  44. donnalouiserodgers21 July 2010 at 19:27

    ooooh green toes - oooh can't get past the green toes! oooohhh

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  45. chrissy xx21 July 2010 at 19:32

    This is one serious amount of stuff!! You didn't buy it all in Sevenage did you!! When my daughter lived there i didn't see any crafts shops. p.s. love the toes.
    Chrissyxx

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  46. Joanne21 July 2010 at 19:50

    I love your green toes, and there's nothing wrong with living in a craft shop - I do!!! LOL.
    Luv Joanne xx

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  47. angeleef21 July 2010 at 20:07

    So MUCH stuff!!! I was wondering when we were going to see the storage space :) But hey... If it works for you, why not?
    ** Evi **

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  48. Unknown21 July 2010 at 20:17

    WOW so much stash, so no one gets to watch telly in your living room, they wont be able to find it, love the idea of altering those boxes

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  49. Heather21 July 2010 at 21:03

    Tee-hee - it's a good job there's no-one there but you - there's no room for anyone else with all that lovely stash.
    No, the glossy accents won't peel off my desk, will get my heat gun out when the weather cools down.
    hugs Heather xx

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  50. Sid21 July 2010 at 21:34

    Ohh you have loads of IKEA there, but I think they are fab !

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  51. The Crafty Goat Girl21 July 2010 at 21:38

    Ooooo I love a good old mess, its so creative! Love all of your stash, thanks for sharing, hugs Heidi xx

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  52. Anonymous21 July 2010 at 21:40

    No WAY should you be embarassed! Judging from your blog posts, you are a groovy cool woman who lives exactly as she pleases. It would be baloney to be ashamed of that well-loved art world. Man, I Strive to be that cool. Period.
    Amy

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  53. Tracy Evans21 July 2010 at 21:43

    Hi Helen, only just got back from Tatton Show, had a great time and now trying to get around a few desks. I purchased that flower stencil, it came today its fab, I've used quite a few now and I love them. Wow you have a lot of stash, I'm still collecting lots LOL. You only live once, so why not that's what I say. Tracy Evans x

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  54. Kaz21 July 2010 at 22:03

    I'd just like to say that your room looks well loved and there's not a thing wrong with it. I've got that stamp set and I love it and I need to get hold of that template x

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  55. Joey21 July 2010 at 22:21

    Hiya

    oooooh I am sure I have a nail polish colour similiar to that somewhere I must do my toenails now, I am funny cant have coloured polish on my fingernails its makes me go all funny but toes are ok lol. Your room is just fabulous

    Joey.x

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  56. minnie_mac21 July 2010 at 22:41

    Thanks for the detailed tour. So much fab stuff.

    Marilyn

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  57. Alicia.R.22 July 2010 at 01:48

    Looks like so much fun and Oh to have all that space to yourself.
    Love your tag so far too.

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  58. Alisonw3022 July 2010 at 08:00

    Hey snap I have my left foot in my pic this week too and also can't stop shopping lol! How on earth do you actually reach your desk by the way? ;-)

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  59. Annie22 July 2010 at 08:26

    Sorry I'm rather late calling in this week. My day was really manic yesterday and had to end with a 62mile round journey to visit my neighbour in hospital.
    Gosh what a lot of stash you have.
    A x

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  60. Louise22 July 2010 at 10:04

    Good grief - you have a LOT of stash! Wouldnt it be fantastic to go mooching through everyones stuff!!!!

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  61. Sam22 July 2010 at 10:28

    Oh My Word!!! However much stuff have you got there!!! Brill I love it and the nail polish just tops it off hehehehe.
    Sam x

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  62. Sunshine Girl22 July 2010 at 10:51

    Oooh I would so love to mooch through all that stuff - what fun! reminds me of when I used to live alone in flat and could keep all my bits and pieces out handy too! As for the Paperartsy stamps I think i need those now too!

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  63. Kathleen23 July 2010 at 23:32

    Blimey! A crafters paradise love it.

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