Wednesday, 9 March 2011

WOYWW 92 - 9th March

Happy Wednesday all. Good to see you all again. What's on YOUR workdesk today? Once again we're all getting together at Julia's to check! Have you tidied? Have you re-organised? Have you shopped?

Well, I can answer yes to one of those.... bet you can't guess which one - go on, try!!

I know I said I wasn't going to before Ally Pally - but that's a month away (exactly a month) and - um - er - well you see I had such fun spraying colourwashes over the stencils last week I treated myself to a few more.
They're on the way to me, but not here yet.  What DID arrive today (sorry, on Tuesday) are the goodies I got courtesy of my random win on the Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge a couple of weeks ago - and this is what I chose!

Some Tim Holtz stamps - for a change!  Some of his earlier designs, that I've not seen here before (good excuse, eh?!)



The prize was a massive $50 to spend in the Simon Says online store. Well, it would be rude not to... So this haul cost me the price of the postage and a few $$ over the 50. And it only took a week to get here from the States. I don't think that's too bad.
I still love wood mounted stamps the best, never mind that they take up more storage space!

Had to have a little play too - the tag background is a reject from a challenge from a few days ago that I kept because you can cover a multitude of sins with paper scraps!



So, that's me. I will get to as many of you as I can today or as soon as I can, till then, have a great hop!
Oh, and I went to Kew Gardens again on Saturday, there are a few photos on my other blog (click the fountain at the top of the sidebar if you're interested)
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46 comments:

  1. Carola Bartz9 March 2011 at 06:06

    Isn't it nice when a oackage with such lovely content arrives? I'm waiting for a few myself... Love the little tag you made.

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  2. Sheila9 March 2011 at 06:23

    Fun stamps! A shopping spree is always a good thing.

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  3. Nicky9 March 2011 at 06:25

    Lovely lot of stash and love the tag you have made - happy WOYWW ~ Nicky 2

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  4. jude9 March 2011 at 06:26

    Dont you just love it when the postman comes a calling,Especially when you won them,all lovely choice.Happy stamping have fab wedensday
    hugs judex3

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  5. Lynn Stevens9 March 2011 at 06:57

    Whats the saying? shop till you drop! your having just way to much fun shopping, even of its online! What a great win!!!! Enjoy your new treasures!

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  6. Jennie -The Artistic Stamper9 March 2011 at 06:58

    Great winning stash! and I love colorwashes too!
    Happy Woywwing!
    Jennie #19

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  7. Sarah9 March 2011 at 07:53

    You were born to shop. Enjoy that win - how fab! Looking forward to seeing how the washes turn out.
    Sarah or Sasa at 4

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  8. Marjo9 March 2011 at 07:53

    Congrats on your fantastic win. Yummy low cal free goodies!

    Thanks for the peek and sharing. Hugs, Marjo #6

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  9. Neet9 March 2011 at 07:57

    Now how did I guess shopping would be the answer? Great purchases and great wins too - and a lovely tag! Thanks for sharing and enjoy Ally Pally when it comes.

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  10. Julia Dunnit9 March 2011 at 08:46

    Hmmm lovely haul - I'd feel deflated if you managed to go all month!!
    I'm with you on the wood mounts..am thinking of a campaign!!

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  11. Spyder9 March 2011 at 08:57

    Ohoo lucky you what fab prizes, and me too stamps with wood, it makes me cringe to hear hat some people sock them off, like skinning a rabbit, sooo cruel!! Have a great woyww
    (Lyn)

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  12. Spyder9 March 2011 at 08:58

    sorry....that's meant to be soak!! but sock will do fine!

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  13. Anonymous9 March 2011 at 09:14

    Gotta love a random win! And lovely choices too. Thanks for the peek at your workdesk!

    Mary Anne

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  14. Franka Benjaminsen9 March 2011 at 09:33

    Great new stamps! Enjoy the try outs. I look forwart to see what you made with them.
    Bye Franka

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  15. okienurse9 March 2011 at 10:08

    Awesome new stamps! It is always a good day when new stamps arrive. Thanks for sharing. Vickie #69

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  16. Di9 March 2011 at 10:47

    What a super win! And I'm with you on the wooden stamps too :) Di x

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  17. JoZart Designs9 March 2011 at 11:08

    Lovely choice of stash.. .great prize especially when you can choose. Enjoy Ally Pally, that's about the only show I've never made it to!
    Thans for popping by my blog too,
    JoZarty x

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  18. Cathy9 March 2011 at 11:09

    Fab new stash and enjoy Ally Pally, I am donig the NEC.
    Happy WOYWW
    Cathy xx

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  19. Mrs A.9 March 2011 at 11:19

    I know the feeling. Did some on line shopping myself at the weekend. Had the emails to say its on its way so waiting now for packages to start dropping throught the letter box.Hurry up mr Postman!!
    Hugd Mrs A, #58

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  20. Glenda9 March 2011 at 11:26

    Love the tag you made and all the goodies you have to play with! I'm about due a shopping spree myself!

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  21. alexa9 March 2011 at 12:33

    Those wooden stamps look wonderful - great and complex images with fine lines ... Congrats on the win!

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  22. Anonymous9 March 2011 at 13:25

    Fab stash, Enjoy AP. Happy WOYWW

    Ali x #89

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  23. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans9 March 2011 at 13:49

    I agree with you Helen I still love my wood mounted stamps, always have. Love your new goodies and your tag is great. Enjoy your day, Tracy Evans x

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  24. Minxy9 March 2011 at 13:51

    congrats on your win, happy playing :D
    Stay Inky
    hugs Minxy #65

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  25. The Crafty Elf9 March 2011 at 14:11

    Wow...you did good girl and love your new stamps! Happy WOYWW! Thanks for letting me peek - again!

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  26. Berry 9 March 2011 at 14:52

    Love the postman bringing things! Mine did too today yay! Love your tag too hugs Rebekah xx 108

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  27. Karen9 March 2011 at 15:02

    Congratulations on your win, they are lovely stamps. I too am trying to be good and not buy until Ally Pally, but it is VERY hard LOL!!!
    Have a great WOYWW,
    Karen #92

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  28. Chelle9 March 2011 at 15:27

    Nice prizes you picked. 91

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  29. Pam9 March 2011 at 16:05

    Nice stamps. Hugs Pam x

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  30. shazsilverwolf9 March 2011 at 16:17

    Those stamps look a great choice, and I really like the tag, Shaz #118

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  31. Caroline Hallett9 March 2011 at 19:18

    cool stamps - and nice work on the tag - love it

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  32. Penni9 March 2011 at 19:21

    Love your new stash - great tag too.

    Hugs
    Penni
    X

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  33. Sarn9 March 2011 at 19:22

    Congrats on your win!
    Happy WOYWW too. Thanks for stopping by.
    Hugs, Sandra

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  34. Anonymous9 March 2011 at 19:33

    Nice choice of stamps, I am a Stampers Anonymous lover so am proud of you. Well done on your win.

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  35. Starla9 March 2011 at 19:54

    What fun goodies! And I agree, if someone gives you a freebie to shop, by all means, one must NOT insult them and put off using it! haha

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  36. Twiglet9 March 2011 at 21:01

    Great post - neat little tag!

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  37. Dragon9 March 2011 at 21:31

    Great new stash... looking forward to seeing what you do with it!!!
    Frankie
    xx

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  38. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards10 March 2011 at 09:16

    Well done on your win of stash there H. have fun playing this week
    TFS and happy WOYWW!
    Shaz in Oz.x

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  39. Susanne10 March 2011 at 12:53

    You've been busy, love the tag. Just imagine what you can do with your new TH stuff. Enjoy; and thanks for dropping by my desk.

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  40. Simple homemade living 10 March 2011 at 14:18

    Love the tag enjoy your new stash.

    Laura x

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  41. Sunshine Girl10 March 2011 at 16:26

    What a fabulous prize to win - love those stamps and the tag you have done. Thanks for sharing.

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  42. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)10 March 2011 at 18:13

    Lovely tag. Tina Cox said recently that you cannot have too many butterflies on a card (to cover up the mistakes/deliberate changes to the design), so if anything is apparently a reject, there is always a way to lift it again.

    Thanks for visiting me and leaving your lovely message. If you take a look at the PS, you will see that little Rosie has now made her appearance.

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  43. Dolly Daydreams11 March 2011 at 14:06

    Another beauty, really love your art. Marie

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  44. Elizabeth11 March 2011 at 19:58

    Lovely tag and terrific haul - a fabulous win:) Popped over to see your photos - the orchids are gorgeous but 'host of golden daffodils' are my favourites. Elizabeth x #97

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  45. Maggie's Crafts12 March 2011 at 16:02

    Great tag and love the stamps. :)

    Thank you for sharing.

    Maggie
    x

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  46. voodoo vixen13 March 2011 at 17:46

    Nice shopping stash and only cost the postage!! A week from the States is brilliant... I am in Canada and it takes longer than that for something to cross the border!! LOL I am late in visiting so I got to see your brown eyed girl project and its lovely - perfect for a male card! Annette #5

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