What a lovely week that was last week - celebrating the anniversary of WOYWW. Can anyone believe it's the last Wednesday in May?!!
I've received some beautiful atcs from my swap partners, and it would have been much more sensible if I'd checked the photos I took of them in daylight before dark!!
After Kew on Saturday I went into Cass Art in Kingston on my way home to stock up on some different media and watercolour paper, and some paint pens.
bottom left Caro, bottom right Angela
top left Cindy, top right Zsuzsa
bottom left Annie (Wipso) bottom right Jo (Twiglet)
left, mine, top right Jan (LLJ)
my favourite alliums!!
bottom right Diana
there were several extras too, as well as postcards
thanks everyone!
my official swap partner, Elizabeth, atc is on the way from the US.
I'll share that when it arrives.
So that's my desk today
Just the Kew link to go - photo overload as usual here
and to keep this short I'll just add one to tempt you over!
I'll be back there again this Saturday (and for the next 9 I already have time slots booked for so far) so you won't be allowed to miss much!
My ATC pales in comparison to the beautiful ones you received. You sure bought a lot of new media paper and pens. I'm in awe. Guess you know I don't have a number yet, and I just finished my post, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous ATCs you have received Helen. Nice new stash too. Glad you are able to enjoy more of Kew now more is open. Happy WOYWW. Stay safe. Sarah #2
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the best weeks in our Woyww year, seeing all the ATCs that have flown around the wotld. Both my swap people wher in the USA, how funny is that? Enjoy your new stash. I’ll be enjoying my rediscovered stash for a while...
ReplyDeleteHappy Woyww
Mary Anne
I can't really see that Kraft Journal - it sounds interesting - is it all Kraft paper? Love Kraft, especially with white stamping on it. Ooh, that gives me an idea for making one - thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLovely atc's, I recognise some of them.
Hugs, Neet xx
I do love seeing your pictures of Kew and of course your fabulous ATC's that have arrived! I too recognise a few of them too. Stay safe, Happy WOYWW Lyn ((Lyn)) #9
ReplyDeleteI love alliums too, they’re just so Pom-pommy (if that isn’t a word, it should be, lol!) and I have some popping up in the garden right now. Lovely selection of ATCs, I thought there were some really different ones this year, it’s lovely to see them all together on desks xx
ReplyDeleteHUgs LLJ 10 xxx
Nice Kew pics and loving the ATC collection. Got yours too. Interesting collection of new goodies too, you simply must show us what you do with them. Hope you have a lovely creative woyww, Angela x19x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of lovely ATCs you’ve received. Thanks so much for mine. I’ve just been out snapping pics of our alliums before it rains again...love them.
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Annie x #15
Hello Helen - I now can't think of Kew without thinking of you! Aren't all the ATC's just amazing? All so different and totally representing the maker's style of art ... true little treasures for sure. Take care love from Debbie 21 xXx
ReplyDeleteOoh lovely new stash - I am very tempted by the Kraft journal, but am resisting for the moment! Thank you so much for the ATC, I love it, and I'm very glad to hear you have another 9 visits to Kew booked.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week,
Diana xx #25
Sounds like you had a lovely Saturday visiting Kew's followed by art shopping! I would have enjoyed that too! Lovely picture of alliums - never knew what they were called - must get some, I like those too - would look great on art journal pages! Glad my ATC has arrived - thanks for yours - it looks lovely and sums up the essence of WOYWW so well! Have a lovely week, Helen! xx zsuzsa #26
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely little works of art. Thanks for yours Helen - we just love to receive them. xx Jo
ReplyDeleteYou have received some fabulous ATC’s, will check your Kew page, but I love the last photograph. Happy WOYWW Angela #12
ReplyDeleteDo love alliums, not sure I’ve seen them for real Helen but they are so VERY lovely!
ReplyDeleteAnd as are those ATCs .. and shopping too is great.
Thanks for Sharing, God bless and keep you safe, and all those you love, hugs Shaz in Oz.x
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Loving the aliums already, aren’t they reliable, considering the yucky weather. Reckon you might actually have sunshine this weekend, hope your time slot will allow you time to enjoy it. None of us need to look too far for inspiration this week, the host of ATCs are just amazing and so interesting to see the different techniques and mediums, so much more to them these days. Especially if you’re Debbie!!
ReplyDeletelovely cards- and blooms too! Robyn 29
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely selection of new goodies to play with, and such gorgeous and different ATCs. Happy WOYWW. Take care and stay safe, with love & God Bless, Caro xxx (#22)
ReplyDeleteHi Helen,
ReplyDeleteLooks like so many pretty things have found their way to you :) love the garden shots too. ~Stacy #32
That shimmery paint looks a gorgeous shade! I was so pleased to grow 4 albums this year - I do so love their form and colours. Stay safe and keep smiling, Lisa-Jane #8
ReplyDeleteWhat a great collection of ATCs, you have such an eclectic mix all of which are lovely in their own unique way.
ReplyDeleteLovely ATCs. How lovely to visit Cass Art, I haven't been in an art shop for ages, have to make do with Cass Art online instead. Happy WOYWW! Elle #35 this week
ReplyDeleteHi Helen, Nice ATC's I hope you have a lovely week - Thanks for popping by - Cheers Maurs xxx #38
ReplyDeleteHi Helen, thanks for your earlier visit and comments re wedding photos. It was such a great day!! I'm still being good with my craft purchases - mind you I don't seem to be better off! Spending too much on alcohol probably! Love alliums - mine are looking great this year they have really multiplied. Considering splurging on some of the really big ones for next year! Thanks for your visit. Have a good week, stay well, stay safe, love n hugs Cindyxx #23
ReplyDeleteHi Helen, great assortment of ATCs. How lucky being able to,pop into Cass Art - I have to order from them online! Your last picture has totally confused me. I thought I had planted some allium bulbs ... and they have grown tall and strong, but still not flowered ... but the stems on whatever I have planted look far thicker than the ones in your photo! I'll just have to continue waiting until they flower! Have a lovely week, Heather xx #17
ReplyDeleteWhat a great collection of ATCs, Helen. Thank you for your visit - so glad you enjoyed seeing the completed kitty throw in situ with my hubby ensconced on it!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi #24