Wednesday 24 August 2011

WOYWW ? a bit of this and a bit of that

 Hi, fellow desk snoopers. Tis time for another Wednesday swoop round the workdesks of the world, thanks to Head Girl Julia.
Today you find me going on my travels - though sadly only in my dreams! At Dragons-Dream, it is Frankie's turn to set the theme for our Tag It On Challenge today - and the theme is travel.
I actually had most of this tag made before the theme was set, but hadn't blogged it, so just had to add a couple of finishing touches!  Result - don't you love it when that happens.  If you fancy joining us, we have a call out for DT members - check the Dragons-Dream blog for details.  Also, this week, travel is the theme at SimonSays Stamp and Show too - so this is my entry there too.

So, on this fine (probably not sunny) Wednesday, what is occurring chez H?  Well, no new stash - I MUST NOT buy anything else till Ally Pally in September -  but there is a new magazine though; waiting to be read - and a tag in progress for a swap I can't share yet  It's currently being weighed down to let some glue fix!
So, come over to Dragons-Dream and play with us - and catch up some far more creative workdesks than mine! Happy Wednesday.

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43 comments:

  1. Bleubeard and Elizabeth24 August 2011 at 06:16

    Last year I learned what Ally Pally was, so will watch in anticipation of what you bring home this year. That's a great tag. I agree that if you can use something that was made before, but not specific to any challenge, that's a great way to go. Very nice addition to the book.

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  2. Sarah24 August 2011 at 06:32

    Lots of travel themes this week! Like the tag on the book - great stuff... Never done Ally Pally and still contemplating the madness myself...
    Thanks for sharing today. Sarah (at 1)

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  3. Candace24 August 2011 at 06:42

    Love your book cover and such a lovely sentiment

    Hope you are keeping well and thanks for sharing x

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  4. Tertia24 August 2011 at 06:45

    Love the tag! Your desk is lovely and clean and I am impressed that there's no new stash - such self discipline you have!
    Happy WOYWW

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  5. okienurse24 August 2011 at 07:11

    Great looking tag! Very nice theme this week. I may have to play along! Thanks for sharing. Vickie

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  6. Cathy24 August 2011 at 07:15

    Fab desk and gorgeous make. Not going to Ally Pally .. saving up for the SECC in October!!
    Happy WOYWW
    Cathy xx

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  7. Annie24 August 2011 at 08:00

    The tag on the book is lovely. I wonder what the one thats drying looks like? :-)
    A x

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  8. Lunch Lady Jan24 August 2011 at 08:13

    Does the limited size of the tag make you think more about the layout rather than a larger item? I suppose (as a non-cardmaker) that it's more a case of what you leave out makes it more effective? It's very elegant, anyway!! xx

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  9. Jona Panesa24 August 2011 at 08:29

    loved your tag. I guess I should try making tags and incorporating it in my pages. thanks for the inspiration!

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  10. Šolanje na domu-Waldorf24 August 2011 at 08:33

    Oh yes! I love it when you're in sync with the universe. :) Great tag! Eiffel tower is one of my to-do things. :) I've been there but could't go up once because of the wind and once because of the croud. I was really upset about that. Going to Paris and not going up the Eiffel tower.

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  11. Spyder24 August 2011 at 09:24

    Morning, yes I finally got to bed about 5 minutes before I got up!!
    Love your tag, really wish I could make one that good! Very busy work desk as usual, have a great day...I'm fighting monsters from the moon...or in other words..mother!! ((Lyn))

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  12. Neet24 August 2011 at 09:47

    If I get chance I will join in this week as I do love Travel as a theme. Yours has inspired me to do it and I must say how much I love the torn strip down the side.
    Thanks for the good wishes and the look around your workdesk. Hugs, Neet #2

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  13. Sue24 August 2011 at 09:58

    Hi ya
    fab book cover, i will miss AP this year its the weekend i get back form me hols, have lovely crafty shop, thanks for the mooch, happy WOYWW, sue,x

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  14. Dragon24 August 2011 at 10:07

    Great interpretation, Helen... yes it was spooky and YOU know how long ago I chose it!!! Still peeps will be able to double up like us eh?? Your "desk" always looks interesting, have a good week
    Frankie
    xx

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  15. Julia Dunnit24 August 2011 at 10:15

    I cancelled all my mags in an economy drive last year. I really miss the Take Tens. Now things are on an even keel again, I must slap Mr D about for agreement to start again!!

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  16. sandra de24 August 2011 at 11:07

    Lovely to see a completed tag covering the book. I make the tags and then put them in a box!! I have been wondering if Take Ten is worth subscribing, will be interested to read peoples comments.

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  17. Jen24 August 2011 at 11:37

    Lovely tag, like the roses and the journalling is a perfect touch.
    Jen x

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  18. Elizabeth24 August 2011 at 14:03

    I won't be going to the Ally Pally - for me it's the Armadillo in Glasgow in October instead - financial status allowing :) Love your tag ... what is it about Paris that get's crafters creative juices flowing? Have a great week. Elizabeth x #60

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  19. ally fiddy24 August 2011 at 14:55

    Lovely book cover. I like take 10 mag too, but don't get to see it often.

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  20. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans24 August 2011 at 15:01

    Love your tag, great Eiffel tower image and I love love the text and flowers . Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge Helen. Tracy x

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  21. Di24 August 2011 at 15:09

    Great tag! I'll be at Ally Pally in September - step aside please :)) Di xx

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  22. Twiglet24 August 2011 at 15:11

    Great projects H. The mag looks interesting too. X Jo

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  23. jude24 August 2011 at 15:42

    Love the tag on your desk .Mmmm Ally pally still try to make mind up wether i need anything cause you can't go without spending...well i can't..lol
    Have fab wedensday
    hugs judex 75

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  24. Angie24 August 2011 at 15:58

    It was actually sunny for half the day up here... now it looks like dusk and that rain is iminent.I looks as though you are hidding things on your desk...as you sure its not some new stash lol

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  25. Lori24 August 2011 at 16:27

    Fabulous Helen! What's this about no new stash until September?? How ever will you survive till then? LOL! Have a good day, friend!

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  26. Simple homemade living 24 August 2011 at 16:34

    Your tag is wonderful. I know what you mean about not buying anymore stash I am waiting for the new Stampin' Up catalogue in October.

    Laura #54 x

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  27. Jingle24 August 2011 at 16:35

    Cute journal! I might have to check out that issue of Take Ten! It's got a great cover! LOL!

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  28. Faye24 August 2011 at 16:41

    Beautiful travel tag, Helen.

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  29. Anonymous24 August 2011 at 16:42

    Lovely tag and great that it was mostly already there for you. I like that magazine too, pick it up sometimes for inspiration. So when is Ally pally this year? Think you can hold out??

    Hugs
    Brenda 71

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  30. Debbie24 August 2011 at 17:12

    Awesome tag! Great design! I always buy that magazine too!

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  31. Hettie24 August 2011 at 19:01

    Lovely tag you have done there.
    Cannot do Ally Pally as I (stupidly!) booked our holiday then! There is always next year ey!

    Thanks for your visit.

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  32. donnalouiserodgers24 August 2011 at 19:08

    you desk is plenty creative H, we just caught you in a reading whilst the glue drys moment...

    Dx

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  33. Nancy Wethington24 August 2011 at 19:12

    Love the book! Thanks for joining the challenge at Simon Says Stamp & Show.

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  34. Belinda Basson24 August 2011 at 20:42

    I have promised myself I am not going to buy anything for my personal crafting use till next year! I keep finding ways round this though...

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  35. JoZart Designs24 August 2011 at 22:10

    Great WOYWW post, lovely travel piece and a fun read too.
    Love joZarty x

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  36. Zoechaos24 August 2011 at 22:50

    Another fabulous tag you were on the right wave length for this one XOXO Zoe

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  37. Gillian ....24 August 2011 at 23:07

    Great tag Helen, no stash until sept, oh my you are going to be good aren't you???

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  38. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)24 August 2011 at 23:31

    I love that magazine but not seen it for yolks so I thought you couldn't get it anymore - must look out for it, thanks for the peek x

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  39. Sue from Oregon25 August 2011 at 04:52

    Would love to leaf through that magazine!

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  40. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards25 August 2011 at 09:12

    Hi there Helen do love your tag and yes do love when things turn out so very nicely that way happy WOYWW!
    Love Shaz in Oz.x (have a friend who say Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous)

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  41. Wanda25 August 2011 at 11:42

    A great tag. I love Paris and, every time I go there I pop to see "la tour eifel". It just wouldn't do not to visit it.
    Wanda xx

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  42. Franka Benjaminsen25 August 2011 at 17:58

    Love your Paris tag. Your desk is interesting too. Especially the magazine. You can get a lot of inspiration from it. Thanks for sharing. Bye, Franka

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  43. Silvia(Barnie)29 August 2011 at 15:45

    Such a fantastic project, looks really wonderful.

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