Wednesday 4 October 2017

WOYWW 435 ...shopping time

eek,  I am entering a craft-shopping mood again... could be costly.
I heard about a friend of a friend who was de-stashing some goodies, mostly Dylusions.  Did my friend know of anyone who wanted them......... what a silly question!

before I share what I got (well obviously I did!) it was great to see some posts already about the crop last weekend.  I was so sad not to have been able to get there, I think it's the first one I've missed.
But, well done Margaret for organising what looks a fantastic day!

OK.  you're here for a desk. .for WOYWW  (link at Julia's)
Originally it looked like this...

an empty hamper basket that I re-purposed from work - courtesy of a grateful client to the team for sorting out her mortgage.



but that's boring, right?



then the goodies arrived..

so now it looks like this!
ooh look; stamps!!


there is also a peak at the journal from last week.
a little adding to it...



bit of a closer look... I have enhanced the original heart (the light one in the middle) by replacing the stencil and adding some paint


then I added another heart hanging off the bottom of the page, and also at the top too

I like the dark one at the bottom.

Not sure where it's going from here, who knows, next week may see it finished!

till then, happy WOYWW - I'm off to see who else has pics to share from the crop!



32 comments:

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

I like how that basket filled up...some awesome stamps. Loving the colors and unique page for your journal. Happy WOYWW

sandra de said...

How could anyone say no to Dylusions ! Perfect set of stamps for the empty basket.
sandra de @9

Neet said...

Yes, I like the heart hanging off the bottom too. Lovely page - and my colours.
Am envious of the purchases this week - think I have the stamps but can still be envious. I am a Dylusion fan.
Hugs, Neet 10 xx

glitterandglue said...

Hi Helen. Yes, sorry you couldn't be there - another one is already looming for next year... France, I hear! I do like the colours on your page - and that heart you added is lovely. Goodness - what lovely things you managed to purchase from your friend of a friend... enjoy!
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #3

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Well done, lucky you. The stamps look great and the page looks like it's coming along good too. Look forward to seeing more. Happy woyww, Angela x11x

Julia Dunnit said...

Nice looking second shot of the basket! Hard to get your head round getting rid of stash like that isn't it! also glad you were able to help though! i love the journal page. How do you know it isn't finished? I don't think I'll ever get it!

Annie said...

How lovely to be able to help a friend destash....I’m sure you will make good use of it all. Sorry you didn’t make it to the crop....you missed a good day.
Hugs,
Annie x #11

HeARTworks said...

Oh I love it when someone de-stashes! I always try to avoid buying but it's still delicious to think about! Happy WOYWW!

Lunch Lady Jan said...

You were missed!! It was odd not seeing you at the crop as youve been there from the first. Next time huh?! I love that wicker basket and it looks even better with the repurposed stash in it, lol! The journal page is great, I really like the bottom heart that's disappearing off the page.
Hugs LLJ 12 xxxx

Christine said...

Love those stencils, is the basket going to be a 'look at me' one or are you filling it with Christmas goodies and passing it on? Either way it sounds good.
Missed you at the Crop, hope you can make it next time.
Have a good week
Christine #15

Sarah Brennan said...

Definitely wouldn't be able to say no to Dylusions either. Great haul! Loving the journal page, i like how the hearts echo each other. Happy WOYWW Sarah #20

Tracey said...

I love the basket filled with goodies :o) That journal page is beautiful!
Hugs
Tracey
xx

Diana Taylor said...

That's a lovely little basket and looks great with stamps in - and what's more there's loads of room for more new stamps!! I love the edging ones with the leafy garland, I could do lots with that set I'm sure!
Happy WOYWW,
Diana #14 xx

SusanLotus said...

You can´t get enough baskets in the craftroom.
Always need more storage. :)

You have alot of great colours etc for being
in the mood to start creating!

Happy WOYWW!
Sussie nr 26.

Elizabeth said...

Oh, Helen, an empty basket just waiting to be filled - with stash of course! Your stamp haul is fab and I love the colours in your journal. Looking forward to seeing what you create with the stamps. Have a great week. Elizabeth x #22

Lindart said...

Wow! What a great score! I love your journal page - really the bones of your page - I can see and awesome quote on this page, and maybe some of those dylusion borders. . . I'm sure the finished page will be great! Thanks for sharing, have a great day! Lindart #32

Unknown said...

love your hamper fillings, and journal tweaks, hope to see you here for the crop next year... I too am looking forward to visiting todays desks and getting the crop news of Llandudno...

Unknown said...

Dxxx #33 sorry forgot to tag my number!

Miriam said...

ha ha!! Love the craft shopping!!

Love that journal page too. And that basket is perfect!!

Andrea said...

Hi Helen thanks for visiting and yourcomment.Ilove the basket and even more when filled with crafty goodness...crafty shopping of any kind is wonderful.The journal page looks ace, blue is my favourite colour..looking forward to seeing more.sorry to hear you couldn't make it to the crop.... there always the next one:-)....I will hopefully one day go myself. Have a great crafty week hugs, Andrea x #6

Monica said...

just think of it as a rescue mission. You cannot let wonderful stuff go to the wrong home.
Have a great week.
Monica #25

Stacy Sheldon said...

Hi Helen
Ooh I like the darker one peeking through from the bottom best too :) hearts that is. So far so good, on the truck I had it up on the highway before I went to work this morning so, YAY maybe this is the end of the fix this and fix that thing. ~Stacy #28

StampinCarol said...

Thanks for the visit! I emptied my little tote, tossed oodles yet that rascal is almost full again with paper scraps, unfinished projects, and what not. Beautiful journal page, love blues!
Happy WOYWW!
Carol N #23

April said...

Great haul. Love the background with the heart.
April #18

Sue said...

Hi Helen, Lovely new stash to keep you out of mischief:) Love the journal page. The mix of colours is fab.

Thanks for stopping by my blog.

Happy WOYWW
Sue #16

Twiglet said...

We can always find room for a little more stash can't we! Love the colours in your journal page.x Jo

craftytrog said...

Have fun with those fab new stamps Helen! Page is looking good too!

Lorraine said...

some lovely stamps

Virginia said...

Love the empty basket and then the full one and the colours in your journal are beautiful!

Dorlene Durham said...

No one likes an empty basket! Glad you were able to fill it! Have a great week. Dorlene #30

Words and Pictures said...

Ooh, yum to the scrumptious hearts - like you I love the dark one, and then the paler one is like a soft echo. Looking gorgeous... as are all those new Dylusions goodies... they couldn't have gone to a better second home.
Alison x

UplayOnline said...

Perfect set of stamps for the empty basket.


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