Wednesday 12 January 2011

WOYWW - 12th January

Welcome to another WOYWW (what's on your Workdesk Wednesday).  First, let me start by saying sorry that time ran away with me last week, so I didn't get to visit that many of you last week.  I will try better!  I also forgot to take the camera to work so still no pics of the new office workspace! (but hopefully the heating will be working by the morning - i..e today!)

I've been on a bit of a creative surge recently, and have been bashing out work regularly - long may it continue!

At the weekend I "accidentally" found myself buying some new stash - well, I had some money for Christmas from Mum, so that had to be spent, didn't it..... the fact that I spent more than I received is not to be mentioned.   So far, the new stamp sets have arrived and they are sitting on my workspace... well, they were before I ripped them open and used some of them on my Tag Tuesday tag (see Tuesday's post)

Here they are in their lusciousness! (and I saved money, because Jennie (The Artistic Stamper) has them reduced this week)  I thought I'd better get some because the new release is being previewed byWendy Vecchi prior to the CHA show in the States later this month, and I already want all the ones she's shown us!! 

Thanks for dropping by, see you soon - and I will try to get to more of you this week.  Maybe next week,the rest of the new stash will have arrived and I can show you that too!
at

66 comments:

  1. Bluefairy4U12 January 2011 at 05:54

    Morning Helen,
    Your stamps look fantastic. Hope your new office is now comfy. Have a lovely day. Hugs JO.xx

    ReplyDelete
  2. Hope and Chances12 January 2011 at 06:02

    Gorgeous stamps and how wonderful that you too 'accidentally' buy things - I have that affliction! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Bleubeard and Elizabeth12 January 2011 at 06:03

    I really like the ATC back stamp. I need one of those. I print mine out on the computer. This would be so much easier.

    Congrats on getting the Pole position this week from (# 7).

    ReplyDelete
  4. jude12 January 2011 at 06:05

    Morning Helen ,Hope your feeling better.Your stamps look delish and well a bargain so thats even better .Have fab wednesday
    ]hugs judex3

    ReplyDelete
  5. Minxy12 January 2011 at 06:06

    Oh lovely new stash Helen, i too have the lace one, but as of yet it's unused, naughty me!
    Minxy #2

    ReplyDelete
  6. Rhonda12 January 2011 at 06:14

    Hiya Helen! So glad to hear you are having a creative surge! Love your new candy! Have fun using it all! Happy WOYWW! #11

    ReplyDelete
  7. Sheila12 January 2011 at 06:22

    That's some lovely stamps. Congrats on being #1 this week.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Jennie -The Artistic Stamper12 January 2011 at 06:38

    oooh great stamps.. wonder where you got those! lol Have a great day!
    xx

    ReplyDelete
  9. Marjo12 January 2011 at 06:46

    Hi Helen,

    New stash is always so much fun to play with. I just have a hard time finding space to store it...lol

    Thanks for the peek and sharing, Marjo #23

    ReplyDelete
  10. Pam12 January 2011 at 06:48

    HaHA! Helen...you are awesome AND you are #1! You keep on spending that moolah girl! There are masterpieces to be made!
    AmberInk finishes at a lagging #16 methinks this week!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Unknown12 January 2011 at 07:48

    Morning Helen, looking forward to seeing the new office pics, and I do love those stamps can't wait to see what you create! Jo (34) xxx

    ReplyDelete
  12. Chrissie12 January 2011 at 08:19

    I love the phrase '"Accidentally" found myself buying some stash'... you see that happens to me too!
    Have a great day!
    Chrissie

    ReplyDelete
  13. sandra de12 January 2011 at 08:49

    Congrats on #1 and gorgeous new stamps. Lucky girl.
    Sandra

    ReplyDelete
  14. Ciara12 January 2011 at 08:50

    You accidentally bought some stamps? Ha ha, love it!

    I must use that one myself!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Spyder12 January 2011 at 08:56

    Morning!! Your new stamps look fabulous...all thing in packets look fab! Coz you know you just have to use them Happy WOYWW
    ((Lyn)) #57

    ReplyDelete
  16. Kim Dellow12 January 2011 at 09:03

    Oooo yummy, yummy, look at those lovely stamps! Kim

    ReplyDelete
  17. Maarit at Violets Corner12 January 2011 at 09:08

    Ooh, they are wonderful, you'll have so much fun with them. I accidentally shopped more then just a sheet of EZ mount yesterday; a magazine, glue, two Stickles, adhesives...well I'll have good use of them too!

    Hugs
    Maarit

    ReplyDelete
  18. Pam12 January 2011 at 09:16

    Fab new stamps. Hope the heating is working today!
    Hugs Pam x

    ReplyDelete
  19. Debs12 January 2011 at 09:46

    Congratulations on being #1. Luurrrve the stamps, look forward to seeing what you do with them xx Debs #62

    ReplyDelete
  20. okienurse12 January 2011 at 10:17

    very nice! I love new stamps!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Theresa Plas12 January 2011 at 10:38

    Happy "accidents" are the best kind! GREAT stamps!

    ReplyDelete
  22. JoZart Designs12 January 2011 at 11:06

    Love your purchaese and I know you just had to buy them of course. No option!
    JoZarty x

    ReplyDelete
  23. Scrapcat 112 January 2011 at 11:20

    love the stamps have a great Wednesday

    ReplyDelete
  24. Julia Dunnit12 January 2011 at 11:22

    I've drooled over those stamps myself,so I fully understand how your budget may have run over. Your Mum will be happy that you've treated yourself. Love that creativity flow!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Cardarian 12 January 2011 at 11:33

    Ha, ha a good start to the New Year! You just had to buy all that loveliness - I got some money for stash and also went over the budget! We just can't say NO to stash!
    Hugs,
    Cardarian

    ReplyDelete
  26. Wiccababe12 January 2011 at 12:08

    fab stamps, tfs
    and nice to meet you
    Debz
    xx

    ReplyDelete
  27. Annie12 January 2011 at 12:46

    Fab new stash....hope you have fun playing with it.
    A x

    ReplyDelete
  28. minnie_mac12 January 2011 at 12:49

    Not possible to stick to a budget where stamps are concerned ! Love what you have chosen and look forward to seeing them in use.

    Marilyn

    ReplyDelete
  29. Twiglet12 January 2011 at 12:51

    Oh such lovely cards and tags on your earlier posts! Enjoy your new stamps too!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Jo Capper-Sandon12 January 2011 at 12:54

    Its great having new stash to play with isn't it. Especially when they are bought for you. I need to get some sort of order running through my stamp collection. Every now and then (usually post Christmas) it gets REALLY chaotic- even more than usual lol

    ReplyDelete
  31. Kirsty.A12 January 2011 at 13:00

    Have fun with those new stamps

    ReplyDelete
  32. Susanne12 January 2011 at 13:36

    I accidentally added a few things to my stash at year-end too - I blame the sales. Your stamps look promising - enjoy!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Tertia12 January 2011 at 14:14

    I know just what you mean, I accidentally bought all the new Sugar Nellie stamps the other day.
    Tertia 93

    ReplyDelete
  34. Glenda12 January 2011 at 14:57

    Looks like you are going to be having some fun real soon! I think it's great to receive money as a gift; then you can buy more stuff!

    ReplyDelete
  35. katemade designs12 January 2011 at 14:57

    Oh what fun it's always nice when something NEW is on the workdesk.

    ReplyDelete
  36. Carola Bartz12 January 2011 at 15:21

    Oh I can understand your excitement, I love to receive new stamps as well!

    ReplyDelete
  37. Artyjen12 January 2011 at 15:42

    Always nice when you get new stamps :)
    My boss decided to get our office re-vamped today so I expect we will be "up neck" in it shortly!
    xoxo Sioux

    ReplyDelete
  38. shazsilverwolf12 January 2011 at 16:23

    Those stamps look gorgeous-have fun:)

    ReplyDelete
  39. donnalouiserodgers12 January 2011 at 16:53

    accidents happen, my eldest son is living wonderful proof.

    Not that stash can be compared to people, that would be inappropriate, no

    stash is far more useful....

    Dx

    ReplyDelete
  40. Stressed Stamper12 January 2011 at 17:10

    all us crafter accidentially buy stash - and why not...
    Sarah - Stressed Stamper #28

    ReplyDelete
  41. Vicki B in OP NY12 January 2011 at 19:09

    Ya gotta spend it if ya love stamps! They look like lots of fun. Enjoy!

    ReplyDelete
  42. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)12 January 2011 at 19:25

    I am very good at "accidentally" clicking on the "wrong" button - you know the one that says buy or confirm. But after all, you really "needed" those stamps. I love the one with the hand holding the pen.

    ReplyDelete
  43. Nicky12 January 2011 at 19:35

    Thats the fab thing with January is getting bargins with Christmas money even if we get more bargins that intended - Nicky ~ 45

    ReplyDelete
  44. Mrs A.12 January 2011 at 20:00

    I like looking at other peoples stamp collection.I need to gleen ideas.Does that top left really come out looking like lace if so I need it. Just remembered that Mum gave me some money so perhaps I don't need to be on bread and jam for the rest of the month after all.
    Hugs Mrs A. #98. Thanks for stopping by my desk.

    ReplyDelete
  45. Cath12 January 2011 at 20:03

    Love those stamps by Wendy V, will have to get over to her blog if she is showing new ones.
    Thanks for the comment.

    Cathx 115

    ReplyDelete
  46. Siobhan Brignull12 January 2011 at 20:11

    so frustrated your photo wont load, grrrrrrr, but spending a bit more than you have sounds fine to me, siobhan 100

    ReplyDelete
  47. Sherry12 January 2011 at 20:28

    Oooh fabby new stamps Helen - enjoy using them!

    Thanks for stopping by my desk earlier xx

    Sherry (103)

    ReplyDelete
  48. Zue12 January 2011 at 21:10

    It is so impertant to have stamps that we fall in love with and the ones we love are often the most expensive. Have you tried Darkroom Door stamps yet??
    Sue xx 67

    ReplyDelete
  49. Hels Sheridan12 January 2011 at 21:14

    LOL - I always do that too... that unmentionable thing... get a bit of ££ and obviously to make the parcel worth while to Postie, I get more than I have ££ - if you know what I mean... i am waffling LOL x

    ReplyDelete
  50. Joey12 January 2011 at 22:03

    LOL Helen would have been rude not to bump the parcel up a little, I always do :O) enjoy your new goodies. Joey x

    ReplyDelete
  51. Neet12 January 2011 at 23:27

    Wow Helen, you are No 1 this week. What time did you get out of bed? I am very late but have a good excuse. Am really in a purchasing mood and just love your stamps - might have to look them up.
    Take care and hope the bad weather stays away for you.

    Hugs 134

    ReplyDelete
  52. Elizabeth12 January 2011 at 23:59

    Oooh, lovely stamps. I've put myself on a craft splurging diet this month but I do know how easy it is to get carried away when there are so many luscious goodies out there to tempt us :( I'm now taking vicarious pleasure in looking at everyone else's new stash and consoling myself with making good use of my tons of stuff I have already. Enjoy your new stamps and thanks for sharing. Regards, Elizabeth #87

    ReplyDelete
  53. HarmonySweetpea13 January 2011 at 01:10

    I have never tried stamping and actually have no clue about it but it seems like fun. Will have to learn through visiting all you keen stampers.

    ReplyDelete
  54. RosA13 January 2011 at 01:31

    Ooh, I love your new stamps! Have fun with them!

    ReplyDelete
  55. Barbara Mason13 January 2011 at 03:34

    Good to hear the muse has a hold on you...spending more than we receive is just paying it forward -don't you know!!!

    ReplyDelete
  56. peggy aplSEEDS13 January 2011 at 04:15

    congratulations on winning the WOYWW jackpot this week! great to hear you have had a creative surge! double congratulations!

    ReplyDelete
  57. HeARTworks13 January 2011 at 05:00

    What great stamps! Lots of beautiful projects for you this year I am sure! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

    ReplyDelete
  58. voodoo vixen13 January 2011 at 06:04

    Now you see, to a fellow scrapper your reasoning for spending the Xmas dosh plus some is perfectly reasonable... especially if there are new stamps soon to become available!! Annette #18

    ReplyDelete
  59. karen13 January 2011 at 14:13

    Oooh, lovely Studio 490 stamps! I had mine out this week and decided I HAD to have a couple more sets. Xmas money burning a hole in my pocket, lol!
    Happy WOYWW!
    xoxo Karen

    ReplyDelete
  60. lisa13 January 2011 at 16:06

    I love the way you accidental bought those beautiful stamps. I think we all do this!!!! Christmas money is OK though, it doesn't count!!!!
    I love the tag you've used them on.
    Thanks for visitng.
    hugs Lisax

    ReplyDelete
  61. Sunshine Girl13 January 2011 at 16:44

    What fabulous stamps you have got there! I too spend more than I receive - rude not to if you ask me! Thanks for sharing. No. 29.

    ReplyDelete
  62. Anonymous13 January 2011 at 17:33

    Wow, the equivalent of $27 a stamp set! If you heard a thud that was just me fainting!! I just got a pack of 7 number/date border stamps and a pack of 8 circle stamps, with patterns, birds, greetings on them for $11 for both, on clearance in Mikes! Granted, they're only Hampton Art and not W.V! However, I'd likely buy the dear ones too so I'm hardly one to talk!!

    Hugs
    Brenda 99

    ReplyDelete
  63. Ohhh Snap13 January 2011 at 19:52

    Gorgeous stamps! Wonderful Christmas presents :D

    #139

    ReplyDelete
  64. Sue Althouse14 January 2011 at 02:28

    Looks like some wonderful stamps! Sue #94

    ReplyDelete
  65. Glen14 January 2011 at 12:55

    LOL at you Helen...I see that you are rather 'accident' prone! *Ü* Lovely stamps. TFS. ~Glen~

    ReplyDelete
  66. Ali14 January 2011 at 12:58

    Oooh what pretty stamps! New stash is always fun - I hope you enjoy playing with your new goodies! :D

    Ali #77

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for stopping by. Please leave me a comment so I know you were here!