tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91770942938395696462024-03-16T18:53:12.740+00:00Stamping by HThe increasingly inky and painty ramblings of a stampaholic, whilst kneeling on the floor. Yes, my knees do protest! Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.comBlogger1943125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-78289274491592031002024-03-13T00:00:00.020+00:002024-03-13T00:00:00.242+00:00WOYWW 771<p>Good morning deskers, another week has flown and it's<a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> WOYWW</a> time again. - desk sharing day.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVKLo9kHgPqydXYipOCipmszPEsTokuqnNQqRJJf7DMezcGuKljQFoq8aDKST5BUaFPdnLA0JPfccbG_pUqBuvNXChTgy7_x9KrC5_qrXDyfGT25Af6g153IVBlNDMuioI_OogzAOY0U80zen3he9swdi44R1A9i4tEFFmOVqhGhh35bcn3HOHVbuhnU/s3233/20240310_173514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3233" data-original-width="2266" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVKLo9kHgPqydXYipOCipmszPEsTokuqnNQqRJJf7DMezcGuKljQFoq8aDKST5BUaFPdnLA0JPfccbG_pUqBuvNXChTgy7_x9KrC5_qrXDyfGT25Af6g153IVBlNDMuioI_OogzAOY0U80zen3he9swdi44R1A9i4tEFFmOVqhGhh35bcn3HOHVbuhnU/s320/20240310_173514.jpg" width="224" /></a></div>I was playing in the large kraft journal with the new stencil branches redux - I used the mask element rather than the stencil, and the tile floor (in blue) <div><br /></div><div>bit of a muddle of a page and it felt forced in the end! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1cTnQFJRj1hGBBq4dm3ooO126NqhqV6fyKCIkRd0_ejYTUS_8gjhaGzs0UzhK6rtRhCCmhd13dJqZA0E3pYg_0L1ONNPrVr3C3aFJe5AKuC0BA3YB5qzvesiap-n__VEODwPbFqySYJAnZbgbiW1Iz5zaRziiITBrCBzfmuFPNH8gMOpuva-BvvMXm9I/s5184/IMG_5450.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1cTnQFJRj1hGBBq4dm3ooO126NqhqV6fyKCIkRd0_ejYTUS_8gjhaGzs0UzhK6rtRhCCmhd13dJqZA0E3pYg_0L1ONNPrVr3C3aFJe5AKuC0BA3YB5qzvesiap-n__VEODwPbFqySYJAnZbgbiW1Iz5zaRziiITBrCBzfmuFPNH8gMOpuva-BvvMXm9I/s320/IMG_5450.JPG" width="213" /></a></div>for the first time in a while, there was sun at Kew on Saturday!<div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2P207ZgC-U-bCYIYa1KGcRx3gHGlbTUqXGH52bNiYLPrwx9BpyAUDVeiJYtiJ-lTyL32g8q20txx4xPzU2IxJ7cVi88AjfoALAcNqUZahXO18ivQnacJvn5Z-Z5ZyTx5LMqughaZ_6LXPoIB1MvnCQmFN3KxJ55ek1Xfj2dJuuddoJFzb0Mgq1VuzXaM/s5184/IMG_5549.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2P207ZgC-U-bCYIYa1KGcRx3gHGlbTUqXGH52bNiYLPrwx9BpyAUDVeiJYtiJ-lTyL32g8q20txx4xPzU2IxJ7cVi88AjfoALAcNqUZahXO18ivQnacJvn5Z-Z5ZyTx5LMqughaZ_6LXPoIB1MvnCQmFN3KxJ55ek1Xfj2dJuuddoJFzb0Mgq1VuzXaM/s320/IMG_5549.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>and the magnolias were looking marvellous! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>it's hair cut and colour day after work so if I don't get to you early or at lunchtime i'll be late! </div><div>Happy WOYWW </div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><p><br /></p></div></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-87334924956120510962024-03-06T00:00:00.016+00:002024-03-06T00:00:00.133+00:00WOYWW 770<p> Happy <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WOYWW</a> and happy March. we find ourselves at Wednesday again.. head to Julia's for the details to share your crafty spaces..</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnG-8ByhxAyu-lzgim885UBKX-CPbxJeeRfUAu9sphxWIrhbd8aI640AZloxgSvGsRpxqn7E3ZG8fcqViNtVfJaHUEPbmTUPoA240J2wIW7m-T4cZYsv1i87wEsJHI6fv5oeuQAsOUzAdSiblf8bBZYvj3L95H3D12gQSMwBOJIXdqK5EDdFk4OOwSbgc/s4080/20240301_214642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnG-8ByhxAyu-lzgim885UBKX-CPbxJeeRfUAu9sphxWIrhbd8aI640AZloxgSvGsRpxqn7E3ZG8fcqViNtVfJaHUEPbmTUPoA240J2wIW7m-T4cZYsv1i87wEsJHI6fv5oeuQAsOUzAdSiblf8bBZYvj3L95H3D12gQSMwBOJIXdqK5EDdFk4OOwSbgc/s320/20240301_214642.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>more new goodies! Paperartsy Mattints - matt glazes with gorgeous colours... <div><br /></div><div>I resisted the first 4 (top row) when they were launched a while back but a fantastic Facebook live last week by Leandra with a demonstration changed all that!</div><div>it was like being back at the Ally Pally craft shows watching her demo for hours on end.. though a lot more comfortable from my sofa!</div><div><br /></div><div>you can still catch it on Facebook in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/paperartsypeople/learning_content/?filter=6410927525631523&post=853931286491021" target="_blank">Paperartsy People</a> group. </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope I have linked the post with the session in it... <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxsbYtN9VRYgkKMPSAmVDFULKPJ7b72tZuhvbh9uuZvx8V-VynmFohcPpBv1FfNa4E3v6UDTd_v5GtZE6CAjxdcUUYDD-W6IWFgbauGisSS89kA2yPd4G2vhWyoA22Q-qpgKqKby1K3sPqOC3szlum53B4kwZj59AP88fGYj0qSugJ8Cj1lJJJBpMVooM/s4080/20240303_143904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxsbYtN9VRYgkKMPSAmVDFULKPJ7b72tZuhvbh9uuZvx8V-VynmFohcPpBv1FfNa4E3v6UDTd_v5GtZE6CAjxdcUUYDD-W6IWFgbauGisSS89kA2yPd4G2vhWyoA22Q-qpgKqKby1K3sPqOC3szlum53B4kwZj59AP88fGYj0qSugJ8Cj1lJJJBpMVooM/s320/20240303_143904.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>I also stamped out the new Dina images that came last week <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVudPb0DgkJv8S7JcZvjD71AW2iw84YQn2GsvXxV_OaQJM01AMQRJSAJBuQTrPEW15hF2z2JyaCEzhf59_nHpVGDBe8nBUR0n9AHOACv3tA5v6IjjsO70N83Gc7GsZJobSTzkKQuyziFPrDlCVEaG1XsrUmFlgrSlK_o9nd6XPZXxbkL5awbEO_u_wGCg/s2532/20240303_150247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2532" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVudPb0DgkJv8S7JcZvjD71AW2iw84YQn2GsvXxV_OaQJM01AMQRJSAJBuQTrPEW15hF2z2JyaCEzhf59_nHpVGDBe8nBUR0n9AHOACv3tA5v6IjjsO70N83Gc7GsZJobSTzkKQuyziFPrDlCVEaG1XsrUmFlgrSlK_o9nd6XPZXxbkL5awbEO_u_wGCg/s320/20240303_150247.jpg" width="290" /></a></div>and the little faces (small versions of previously releases full sized stamps) </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I had a play with them in the small white Dina journal</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbafKmdh2wx_qUt-wV-bIrlW-X7dQq7W44URn4-wWM84JYt_pQr84eryYFiZHt1lfHaq6kpjsn-1AdO8PxJ7Z9FBfewszKQwoUetlIQBdXU4inREy1ugcNWXUacBS0DQ08lt6YUCR9acQ64z4eKstG-d-QmU2JkQpL8o0xALBjS2zPI0Acio9VaStTqGI/s4080/20240303_163001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbafKmdh2wx_qUt-wV-bIrlW-X7dQq7W44URn4-wWM84JYt_pQr84eryYFiZHt1lfHaq6kpjsn-1AdO8PxJ7Z9FBfewszKQwoUetlIQBdXU4inREy1ugcNWXUacBS0DQ08lt6YUCR9acQ64z4eKstG-d-QmU2JkQpL8o0xALBjS2zPI0Acio9VaStTqGI/s320/20240303_163001.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>and then it was time to play with the Mattints</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I prepped the background whilst the painted tissue (see below) was drying.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>the stripy colours are the leftover tints just added to the journal then added some stencilling (numbers) and stamping<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkGjIHuFdRRg1y1AbAKl2VvEqfT6ctEfdw_cON4TYCxYa3NOA6R9HDAhBMLh7I-CQEToB9teqebURkhYasrg-XJUcwolRQEfZWvoIgP0PKj8VTQXWTMZ6pZiZQHifyyubZE2j1MnnbY8y9b7zDyc_GdD04EP8l7s8ezj5ljEVWTqEntAysbjTdjA-H-s/s4080/20240303_165736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkGjIHuFdRRg1y1AbAKl2VvEqfT6ctEfdw_cON4TYCxYa3NOA6R9HDAhBMLh7I-CQEToB9teqebURkhYasrg-XJUcwolRQEfZWvoIgP0PKj8VTQXWTMZ6pZiZQHifyyubZE2j1MnnbY8y9b7zDyc_GdD04EP8l7s8ezj5ljEVWTqEntAysbjTdjA-H-s/s320/20240303_165736.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>the images I painted with the tints are from the Paperatsy printed tissue - and now I need to buy some more of those too - the ones I have are from the original sheets that Paperartsy used to use as packaging to their suppliers before they decided to sell them!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>they are now producing sheets from several of their signature designers stamp ranges and .... yes, I need them!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>the tints are transparent glazes and can be layered and blended and you don't lose any of the tissue design . I see lots of opportunities.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>here's a tag I coloured as my first play with them too</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOw1N2taFG_q24GNJSCjKxSUvmUCLJNebPVuKnrV98nb3MJtbcwpMjB9CJcqqvGASfvH78t7xsTlkmT1FCI8X1D6s2fYEC0YTZRXK6lItSw79xtEWnxPIyPPpCm4d7X1B-eIb04CGXoa6eUeLQuSOqMzYAk370iccCJLmQOZTFCs54LcvqOvsagrulUT0/s4080/20240303_113252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOw1N2taFG_q24GNJSCjKxSUvmUCLJNebPVuKnrV98nb3MJtbcwpMjB9CJcqqvGASfvH78t7xsTlkmT1FCI8X1D6s2fYEC0YTZRXK6lItSw79xtEWnxPIyPPpCm4d7X1B-eIb04CGXoa6eUeLQuSOqMzYAk370iccCJLmQOZTFCs54LcvqOvsagrulUT0/s320/20240303_113252.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>you can build up layers of colour to intensify the tint - and not lose the stamped design, </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>ok, I feel like I'm on a sales pitch, and I am really not; just excited! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>time to wish you happy WOYWW and leave you to a soggy <a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2024/03/kew-final-week-of-orchids-2024.html" target="_blank">Kew </a>at the weekend..</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8uMKWW_QZ08OwnREK6NMuGLn3USFC4Tl3MjSYPX_TiSJwOtjE7akKAMhIzy1ylFl-231eYXOCE3FRquG7O-Cx-HINujNK8LsDDlBJoqBDLBXevS7zsyiu2I1irnHjnmC0SSuEvMnlTw3Cqnjj7CUqCrXi7eT37Y2p8Eb4GagS_D41txSyeSVyGK8fVEU/s5184/IMG_5419.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8uMKWW_QZ08OwnREK6NMuGLn3USFC4Tl3MjSYPX_TiSJwOtjE7akKAMhIzy1ylFl-231eYXOCE3FRquG7O-Cx-HINujNK8LsDDlBJoqBDLBXevS7zsyiu2I1irnHjnmC0SSuEvMnlTw3Cqnjj7CUqCrXi7eT37Y2p8Eb4GagS_D41txSyeSVyGK8fVEU/s320/IMG_5419.JPG" width="213" /></a></div>plenty of puddle picture opportunities...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiiMbo-gR3W-tRfHTnw-Y9a46OV3v_p6lPJCnji7nX3ZqpYzGygXLcvdCCm0ogGXv16C2dZerUQZuUhUC8YBbQlOEO3JMh1ZAcZSJuhqC_CMO7uuPDApKEpdizc7qzSo66OR23yUJDktnCc_UWk7gEv5jDBL7Qb10G3fq9nXAO9Fpor6vHTr54uZemZtQ/s5184/IMG_5431.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiiMbo-gR3W-tRfHTnw-Y9a46OV3v_p6lPJCnji7nX3ZqpYzGygXLcvdCCm0ogGXv16C2dZerUQZuUhUC8YBbQlOEO3JMh1ZAcZSJuhqC_CMO7uuPDApKEpdizc7qzSo66OR23yUJDktnCc_UWk7gEv5jDBL7Qb10G3fq9nXAO9Fpor6vHTr54uZemZtQ/s320/IMG_5431.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>but also signs of spring abounding! <div><br /></div><div>See you soon! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-59944779880427263982024-02-28T00:00:00.002+00:002024-02-28T00:00:00.264+00:00WOYWW 769<p> Another Wednesday, another month done, just about... another Wednesday another new goodies reveal...</p><p>Happy <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WOYWW</a> indeed! head to Julia's for the link to the rest of the desks. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6RzoLsexFjLanmuwm5rHuVXNNMDV0XQCEa6NXZeMJnnGF0riOajTrluwz5uNuKi4Qqrn9D7A3jXfDrnTQd6FeBow4w3ppVSzYnWrxlK79rv8nTByeju_uS_FLhi_vmMoPcug9AEqeDWog6pXSRoRcon567jmkxpmvn2kW87NSQF-8oRhYmJXkHKtnhA/s4080/20240226_184522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2296" data-original-width="4080" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6RzoLsexFjLanmuwm5rHuVXNNMDV0XQCEa6NXZeMJnnGF0riOajTrluwz5uNuKi4Qqrn9D7A3jXfDrnTQd6FeBow4w3ppVSzYnWrxlK79rv8nTByeju_uS_FLhi_vmMoPcug9AEqeDWog6pXSRoRcon567jmkxpmvn2kW87NSQF-8oRhYmJXkHKtnhA/s320/20240226_184522.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Dina this time.. new stamps and stencils <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8zQUWJXdnlitoZUNYjUdfVSWWtdJf0gcyn18ufxhb1PulGxlB1PwNXR22fBMiAy1jZ7eBpa6JNw8qvjmOH1RiBAV8pxS7XAOgjCfmzst1YIYjiJJ_a9AF_GZA5_gtipyEKp3V_EoydhCm0DHyAieUnxr3kfahtSQx74a72psAAU8EniAjeuIMDlz4cQ/s4080/20240227_193423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8zQUWJXdnlitoZUNYjUdfVSWWtdJf0gcyn18ufxhb1PulGxlB1PwNXR22fBMiAy1jZ7eBpa6JNw8qvjmOH1RiBAV8pxS7XAOgjCfmzst1YIYjiJJ_a9AF_GZA5_gtipyEKp3V_EoydhCm0DHyAieUnxr3kfahtSQx74a72psAAU8EniAjeuIMDlz4cQ/s320/20240227_193423.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>you can't really tell from the first photo what this is - a branchy mask and stencil - a revisit on a long sold out design that is re-introduced <div>YAY</div><div><br /></div><div>Not had chance to play yet, they only just arrived. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5dFPJOj04RGi1-dYlwTeF77Kivi4c8QCxmWgoF_twsBELlDtAyQqoTe-Toe-hi01Xnt1386NjX7YP9-2aC6gCrWCKEKcQjYytUD25Ts9Bw0iID0ym5n6zUxGNQ8z8_mgSbYbVQKBRm3kGNgDqsTD9egKJWNGsaia60sxhJRQ9M7-gBXcm5Ch9mJ7_u44/s3169/20240225_162528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3169" data-original-width="2295" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5dFPJOj04RGi1-dYlwTeF77Kivi4c8QCxmWgoF_twsBELlDtAyQqoTe-Toe-hi01Xnt1386NjX7YP9-2aC6gCrWCKEKcQjYytUD25Ts9Bw0iID0ym5n6zUxGNQ8z8_mgSbYbVQKBRm3kGNgDqsTD9egKJWNGsaia60sxhJRQ9M7-gBXcm5Ch9mJ7_u44/s320/20240225_162528.jpg" width="232" /></a></div>page in the black Dina journal from the weekend, playing with the new Dina colours again. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisbDdXi1k2sW8IrTE7dQPzwtBeJHLqF-Kh9MoR8FJFSV87Tn30BH7ElE7M1r-lusC6iXlDbQscon2HLeOeBqbAxm7x7KgNVqTcRnrBa68VJj9jlG57wognGAShsRdDBBJW26r9Dh8BWV-tIiNw2CCtiFNzPoWu9AurhKUaq7_SDDU0XDVTxwTx-nm7wzs/s4080/20240225_142942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisbDdXi1k2sW8IrTE7dQPzwtBeJHLqF-Kh9MoR8FJFSV87Tn30BH7ElE7M1r-lusC6iXlDbQscon2HLeOeBqbAxm7x7KgNVqTcRnrBa68VJj9jlG57wognGAShsRdDBBJW26r9Dh8BWV-tIiNw2CCtiFNzPoWu9AurhKUaq7_SDDU0XDVTxwTx-nm7wzs/s320/20240225_142942.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>and a page in the kraft journal too</div><div><br /></div><div>I actually tore out a sheet of the Dina Collage Sparks collective - A6 sized double sided pieces of Dina's art to spark your imagination.. I decided it was time to USE one of them... I added to it with a stamped image (right hand side of the front here), one of her male figures stamps) and some transparency (get me, using those as well!) <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMbVCZ3rH3KomNVio0HDWxOgApbCQij9RgGvMGizwkQWWduqQ018CgmyrIle689M4g7_qYwSl8g3YStbzGRsHG0LnQM9EI99f9GVFFP5UJTDIEPxzSklHOOhACgGTOShfrshnRSyTCeThhbCKIbS5ixb2CqcuiXubfCTPJWZl71rKyxRqJMk98UGhhyphenhyphenM/s4080/20240225_142951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMbVCZ3rH3KomNVio0HDWxOgApbCQij9RgGvMGizwkQWWduqQ018CgmyrIle689M4g7_qYwSl8g3YStbzGRsHG0LnQM9EI99f9GVFFP5UJTDIEPxzSklHOOhACgGTOShfrshnRSyTCeThhbCKIbS5ixb2CqcuiXubfCTPJWZl71rKyxRqJMk98UGhhyphenhyphenM/s320/20240225_142951.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>the trouble with double sided pieces of art or patterned paper or whatever, is you have to either sacrifice one side, or find a way to add it to your substrate so you can see both sides... I used a strip of the Dina sticky back canvas tape (first time using that too... what's wrong with me!)<br /><p>i quite liked the colours on the kraft page (mainly the new mustard paint) that I didn't want to totally cover that up so instead of using the Dina circles stencil that would blot out the colour, I drew round the circles instead... </p><p><br /></p><p>It just remains to link Saturday's trip to <a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2024/02/kew-orchids-week-4.html" target="_blank">Kew</a> and the orchids again </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOXMqwFwSGN5HeCfhzpyaV822TxG6croDRnMu2XTAE-Ssy7-ClI_AVnjY0a6jVd2kY0SLAm1OQm1Qxs6SbP4348phdYPlH77lj_3A5UpWovgxQIH4Fl3s3GqpN-b7ai5No7miX1poVIZnwhy89oBCrmVCM2jLJBF8xcxpcqxbSzYvxN8rB_yjKd6hGyi4/s5184/IMG_5014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOXMqwFwSGN5HeCfhzpyaV822TxG6croDRnMu2XTAE-Ssy7-ClI_AVnjY0a6jVd2kY0SLAm1OQm1Qxs6SbP4348phdYPlH77lj_3A5UpWovgxQIH4Fl3s3GqpN-b7ai5No7miX1poVIZnwhy89oBCrmVCM2jLJBF8xcxpcqxbSzYvxN8rB_yjKd6hGyi4/s320/IMG_5014.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>well ok, I know this isn't an orchid, but I love the purple! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFWr8ta3e7nwo5MXVcuKOBxaGuUHQUtUZBk_8GWhitBjNlqns59ovI57yeoSiv7aIDKzuppd261OI05hRREKTzMFVs06FnV9s2IvG_lEMV-XQn0m3hkFcFlmKPFXPIAlc_rBIBQOeTLF-m5LN6sIpzSJPD8ojk-0AhNO5ljCSfsdbU6c0to7gFTvMImzY/s5184/IMG_5026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFWr8ta3e7nwo5MXVcuKOBxaGuUHQUtUZBk_8GWhitBjNlqns59ovI57yeoSiv7aIDKzuppd261OI05hRREKTzMFVs06FnV9s2IvG_lEMV-XQn0m3hkFcFlmKPFXPIAlc_rBIBQOeTLF-m5LN6sIpzSJPD8ojk-0AhNO5ljCSfsdbU6c0to7gFTvMImzY/s320/IMG_5026.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>these are orchids though! <br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Have a happy desk-hop and see you soon! </p></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-6321981502346886382024-02-21T00:00:00.028+00:002024-02-21T00:00:00.131+00:00WOYWW 768<p> Wow, it's Wednesday again, must be time for<a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> WOYWW </a></p><p>What have you been creating this week? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYjNQOpftU6KcAkWcXCuuOHDO-HaqXK_7Vn_x2HRiYpx1AO9fQBb1BQgBLsFDD39CvF3fiGzB0eRs1KW4KZ05IMZTMJyfb6MUX93aB6WODfmTJWXPQcSMtNFsNu2zhXJJMNrX2oQQiItSa59uyaxJR8K1tpLbyXKxVsIF5CT7AUj71uAMg2NSQHhgF6VY/s2617/20240218_104228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2617" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYjNQOpftU6KcAkWcXCuuOHDO-HaqXK_7Vn_x2HRiYpx1AO9fQBb1BQgBLsFDD39CvF3fiGzB0eRs1KW4KZ05IMZTMJyfb6MUX93aB6WODfmTJWXPQcSMtNFsNu2zhXJJMNrX2oQQiItSa59uyaxJR8K1tpLbyXKxVsIF5CT7AUj71uAMg2NSQHhgF6VY/s320/20240218_104228.jpg" width="281" /></a></div>I'm still of a bit of a card making kick<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ODlrFQ5a0WI8Dpowd6yteMD3RcxPTNic3pnrYjpMBWLF4NKxgQDaZ5EXPxJSjg76g6QZS0F3Sms4AUpsYSabillquFCRMh7pbrsdNbqgGX2R541ke8YCxRjeELLaPa4HV4roshDpgwpoJqk3RyxszHe31f1iRpD7LCyNeVkvMZt6g9IKL2RpH2jRtB8/s2287/20240218_164050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2287" data-original-width="2162" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ODlrFQ5a0WI8Dpowd6yteMD3RcxPTNic3pnrYjpMBWLF4NKxgQDaZ5EXPxJSjg76g6QZS0F3Sms4AUpsYSabillquFCRMh7pbrsdNbqgGX2R541ke8YCxRjeELLaPa4HV4roshDpgwpoJqk3RyxszHe31f1iRpD7LCyNeVkvMZt6g9IKL2RpH2jRtB8/s320/20240218_164050.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><br /><p>and journal play too...</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>the new Dina Wakley paint colours are really pretty! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2024/02/kew-and-orchids-week-3.html" target="_blank">Kew</a> on Saturday was as usual, lovely. Kim managed to get there as she is down to one crutch and getting mobile again, and after several long months it was great to catch up in person rather than What's App </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqb31wG9HztTvclGSEZoz8BKb4hQgoiUyIMU9aO4Dq6E_NcwSNJzJwRwLEY-FozqpBq41L0sCIu9xBnE0xTD2jIqBqbHLdo6TMThwFo_1Id6XWccPcB3OV2tQ4qEcjqp6DM2gVwPJyfkp5lrqB6Od-ZSPjhMdpcUfpFOuhiqe0hMIBwaZFbZIQ-NWF2kc/s5184/IMG_4743.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqb31wG9HztTvclGSEZoz8BKb4hQgoiUyIMU9aO4Dq6E_NcwSNJzJwRwLEY-FozqpBq41L0sCIu9xBnE0xTD2jIqBqbHLdo6TMThwFo_1Id6XWccPcB3OV2tQ4qEcjqp6DM2gVwPJyfkp5lrqB6Od-ZSPjhMdpcUfpFOuhiqe0hMIBwaZFbZIQ-NWF2kc/s320/IMG_4743.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>hopefully Mary Anne will be able to see the bigger chameleon - made from mosses and pieces of plant . <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyGqF0f4n39oqRMdOss6W0OqyAc-WTg-AVi-d_lh8qL6E8zRrdsLKOtPCGK2k4q7mo5_HvuGDdVXhCyjdTQJrUMeJVjfiH6nRigqyLtlMqwjq9W7ueJwBmox-cXevJzd49_zbZDdzf-qbXxxkQxpQ5IhuovkQf5NGAz0JEbh0acAcHkUUvuKxu0fhDzOI/s5184/IMG_4904.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyGqF0f4n39oqRMdOss6W0OqyAc-WTg-AVi-d_lh8qL6E8zRrdsLKOtPCGK2k4q7mo5_HvuGDdVXhCyjdTQJrUMeJVjfiH6nRigqyLtlMqwjq9W7ueJwBmox-cXevJzd49_zbZDdzf-qbXxxkQxpQ5IhuovkQf5NGAz0JEbh0acAcHkUUvuKxu0fhDzOI/s320/IMG_4904.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>we found some beautiful funghi under the tree ferns in the Temperate house <br /><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for looking, happy WOYWW </p>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-60453650450979055942024-02-13T22:11:00.001+00:002024-02-13T22:11:54.732+00:00WOYWW 767<p> Here we are again, Wednesday - time for another get together with Julia at the gang at the <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stamping-Ground. </a></p><p>It's been a kind of card making week - well Sunday; seems to be my only crafting time these days. By the time I get home from work and eaten, all I want to do is slump in front of the tv. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhhmRfNc7p0hIpe90IHzOKYoMsRi-S_PqLny0gr9PrHmKhB66dqtQavn2cuxhc3rqMc-8V-y4G2QnUaEBHV54X4Fng1eo2KXBOCZSVEM8ImPXdECKcvCb1UrqZTuKa1boxN-C8vkZqU-J913n3YmkcUmcU8v9NQcdpWdNO0t66ZHEQ5c1zEO9iX5q-gY/s2223/20240211_110423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2223" data-original-width="2022" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhhmRfNc7p0hIpe90IHzOKYoMsRi-S_PqLny0gr9PrHmKhB66dqtQavn2cuxhc3rqMc-8V-y4G2QnUaEBHV54X4Fng1eo2KXBOCZSVEM8ImPXdECKcvCb1UrqZTuKa1boxN-C8vkZqU-J913n3YmkcUmcU8v9NQcdpWdNO0t66ZHEQ5c1zEO9iX5q-gY/s320/20240211_110423.jpg" width="291" /></a></div>I used the new Paperartsy products mainly although the centre piece is from a previous Paperartsy release that i'd not inked before...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvjNlSWMrdjrec_8tET0-0VQVBOcb1wwhAM6bNTSjabSmcmSqdL2Wpgtcx9E6CXz1Cefvf6ZhtGHDZdRJIRci4T_R1gACz3tHl2OpXPoyRbR4BKRpOsO_d8XEXCoCiMii6FIvJJJtCJtCuZPqF29HyJDmeSgZWS0JOOrin9LiUm7Fjjyg7xzcPAcdQrw/s2410/20240211_110546.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2181" data-original-width="2410" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvjNlSWMrdjrec_8tET0-0VQVBOcb1wwhAM6bNTSjabSmcmSqdL2Wpgtcx9E6CXz1Cefvf6ZhtGHDZdRJIRci4T_R1gACz3tHl2OpXPoyRbR4BKRpOsO_d8XEXCoCiMii6FIvJJJtCJtCuZPqF29HyJDmeSgZWS0JOOrin9LiUm7Fjjyg7xzcPAcdQrw/s320/20240211_110546.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>you can see I like that numbers stencil lots!<div><br /></div><div>the dragonfly is from a Tracy Scott Paperartsy release from a year or (more) ago.. again not used before!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBrAN3bc1b_NE9pX_b2FNNCKarfDlrpt1bRYaBzE8OBB3pgYpDopeQjAaQZYFzdMERGFBCnbYn7pJIvtKTEeoWWCrRVqmOkAMoNcfOPhVkAOOgfKPjHyWEHvYl3zwyf1o-EUP0O5DQSlMxZCyWg-Gct0iwpxfdGokQl3YPUy_eTEGbX7ck-3TBUM_9N_o/s3619/20240211_124357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3619" data-original-width="2284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBrAN3bc1b_NE9pX_b2FNNCKarfDlrpt1bRYaBzE8OBB3pgYpDopeQjAaQZYFzdMERGFBCnbYn7pJIvtKTEeoWWCrRVqmOkAMoNcfOPhVkAOOgfKPjHyWEHvYl3zwyf1o-EUP0O5DQSlMxZCyWg-Gct0iwpxfdGokQl3YPUy_eTEGbX7ck-3TBUM_9N_o/s320/20240211_124357.jpg" width="202" /></a></div>then I played more in the journal - the numbers stencil again!! I stamped loads more different numbers over the page, and the new Paperartsy birds - I don't like the way this page turned out I wish I;d left it at the numbers! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWoQA9-TAGmSXS3-AnROhPEhUSIyLw-gJjLZpe-U7ab9y0XcGzhuimhgU0ahysRdGIe7tURPzqbso7oDj-miOS3wdfGENbTzvFqO_blD9WLRxstSm3LXGAf_ANoappApweddTYrGkXt01hY7xxVBL2FFnzvyeX_YDcY27i1X6f7bffTMqzBMI6jPSu3U/s4080/20240211_161944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWoQA9-TAGmSXS3-AnROhPEhUSIyLw-gJjLZpe-U7ab9y0XcGzhuimhgU0ahysRdGIe7tURPzqbso7oDj-miOS3wdfGENbTzvFqO_blD9WLRxstSm3LXGAf_ANoappApweddTYrGkXt01hY7xxVBL2FFnzvyeX_YDcY27i1X6f7bffTMqzBMI6jPSu3U/s320/20240211_161944.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>started another couple of journal pages too... </div><div><br /></div><div>was quite a productive Sunday! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Kew on Saturday was another walk round the orchids mainly but outside, lots and lots of crocuses. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5fz4ZU5y82wu5SM_w_OJRy30undaGBR5MBEdXq8RefvZKCV7W-Tygc3ufnwJnN9arnx_P_wwOFrJWCyWDtk0Gl6VSX6_83LowGhjjXmVcD1LdPhAkk02Fc-suk35SXo9Wsc3GcDA4Mw-lxOWdzu8NC4YpClWBkB1an7AU15RPEbx7xJsLFWFYtMAeeZ4/s5184/IMG_4511.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5fz4ZU5y82wu5SM_w_OJRy30undaGBR5MBEdXq8RefvZKCV7W-Tygc3ufnwJnN9arnx_P_wwOFrJWCyWDtk0Gl6VSX6_83LowGhjjXmVcD1LdPhAkk02Fc-suk35SXo9Wsc3GcDA4Mw-lxOWdzu8NC4YpClWBkB1an7AU15RPEbx7xJsLFWFYtMAeeZ4/s320/IMG_4511.JPG" width="213" /></a></div>the smallest of the chameleons in the display is so cute!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcw2YJYxooFvZxUKBC0hUUUnF2eqCZM2JXTAyi8BPNEvG7_CByIEWX7DS9er5mgRbPgQICxnkjD3caekwzSo84juAqf0vK-u9kodJtlfSbrIblQkWhNG7I_PmeVZA6oOoUmQnmZ-2vDQ_QzkTcNA2Cu-868EDueNj6Owyoek8K6u330ApnUtjFe3V8ySo/s5184/IMG_4700.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcw2YJYxooFvZxUKBC0hUUUnF2eqCZM2JXTAyi8BPNEvG7_CByIEWX7DS9er5mgRbPgQICxnkjD3caekwzSo84juAqf0vK-u9kodJtlfSbrIblQkWhNG7I_PmeVZA6oOoUmQnmZ-2vDQ_QzkTcNA2Cu-868EDueNj6Owyoek8K6u330ApnUtjFe3V8ySo/s320/IMG_4700.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>had it not been so muddy from the week's rain I would so have laid down on the grass to get closer to the crocus "carpet"<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I wish you all a happy WOYWW and Valentine's day if you celebrate, with your loved ones. See you next week. </p></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-27263394116263798532024-02-07T00:00:00.027+00:002024-02-07T00:00:00.128+00:00WOYWW 766<p> I have to start by talking about the tragic news about Zoe's son. Zoe was a big part of WOYWW for a long time and we followed her son Keagan's career as a jockey with interest. I was stunned beyond belief to see via Facebook and then on the BBC website, about his untimely death in a race at the weekend. I cannot begin to know what Zoe and the rest of her family are going through. </p><p>I am sure all deskers who knew Zoe will feel the same.</p><p>So, desk time then... I had another delivery in the week - the last for a while I think. (probably)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvlCaR6D2pqq5hwuMG_WBmaBvc2A2ZAA_AWc0pETPxebUtt_ULsjEu1yqu7Idnp7lkVnnTizPPTp9wAx5_HtcHA0qMmhoVyP54FRcxlTAtnLV9qYyxy_x6Vf9y0aE1J5jOJtv9vmxnINsQgo6reXtfWaOlx2ObL0XAbKfXmfJXXcRNvmVwfKnO4oM0RE/s4080/20240131_190119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2296" data-original-width="4080" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvlCaR6D2pqq5hwuMG_WBmaBvc2A2ZAA_AWc0pETPxebUtt_ULsjEu1yqu7Idnp7lkVnnTizPPTp9wAx5_HtcHA0qMmhoVyP54FRcxlTAtnLV9qYyxy_x6Vf9y0aE1J5jOJtv9vmxnINsQgo6reXtfWaOlx2ObL0XAbKfXmfJXXcRNvmVwfKnO4oM0RE/s320/20240131_190119.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>some new paints from Dina, very pretty colours! <div>The blue would be right up Zoe's street (her beloved Bristol Rovers' team colours) </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJuOQGc1CQLii0_B_ajUKxalBO9FuCBp7mQ03HyleF8k3VwNe1dkZU6M3Bke65OIpXlEU19g-qeYxBFdzTyVSMQdBcRR67Vd270d-UsW3mVz8k7q5Z4-64jGDCMtj3WflmFmbsIfxXcvx30sCf2Kfj3K7XMfnmGAu4DIe8QEbYTixa8kEp4rbVU8I-rg/s3989/20240204_110519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2090" data-original-width="3989" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJuOQGc1CQLii0_B_ajUKxalBO9FuCBp7mQ03HyleF8k3VwNe1dkZU6M3Bke65OIpXlEU19g-qeYxBFdzTyVSMQdBcRR67Vd270d-UsW3mVz8k7q5Z4-64jGDCMtj3WflmFmbsIfxXcvx30sCf2Kfj3K7XMfnmGAu4DIe8QEbYTixa8kEp4rbVU8I-rg/s320/20240204_110519.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>the page I didn't share last week for fear of having nothing this week, got wrecked and painted over in black gesso before adding some of the new colours, just to test them! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigDE5sHJsdVoyBRRNyS8GlXthZYXVlWEAcBC68mNlPd_HlnMTTsDsPiVSgz1BXt8cXyMYMwX0DWXF5-KV1FxVDfg-CEMeu1bz5lXdSIxh_edeNb3_04ebvfti2EnDOLCuXMwg2_NjIovwE3wFrmjfqbrxIuzH9t7S6htXzVIXxLoEPEIeyddi6mPuXJ4s/s3618/20240204_140610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3618" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigDE5sHJsdVoyBRRNyS8GlXthZYXVlWEAcBC68mNlPd_HlnMTTsDsPiVSgz1BXt8cXyMYMwX0DWXF5-KV1FxVDfg-CEMeu1bz5lXdSIxh_edeNb3_04ebvfti2EnDOLCuXMwg2_NjIovwE3wFrmjfqbrxIuzH9t7S6htXzVIXxLoEPEIeyddi6mPuXJ4s/s320/20240204_140610.jpg" width="203" /></a></div>I carried on in my A5 sized journal...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcnx29j1W87s1Ad-Nf-PlBFCVx9HiSKJeAC22uLCcM2TemOHDPPEAtBYFHl8dytoxcj09tB6s-aOQD3CtsddwDkKo_oGsuOi0XYTNIvv9P5xN2WgcOZSml-32Vucmb-yQQP5iWuSHe6Sag2lBefhDoC8mb1QqAzdWFgKIUjXiQcCKTYsp8Seifpm34fjI/s2308/20240204_154043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2308" data-original-width="2115" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcnx29j1W87s1Ad-Nf-PlBFCVx9HiSKJeAC22uLCcM2TemOHDPPEAtBYFHl8dytoxcj09tB6s-aOQD3CtsddwDkKo_oGsuOi0XYTNIvv9P5xN2WgcOZSml-32Vucmb-yQQP5iWuSHe6Sag2lBefhDoC8mb1QqAzdWFgKIUjXiQcCKTYsp8Seifpm34fjI/s320/20240204_154043.jpg" width="293" /></a></div>and made a couple of cards...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMAlqlpyU7TuFypfqULnZzi1DOK0c3Orw2tpgx6o_DN-cqF2mbyamr2bf9g0j3yKzCgbqOq_IYuRoC1LZt6YnjSHVV-i9p3MtwLU2LKaWph87E5KXicsSN4ryiVvYiYA-fN2ifdLYwuAiCHuDeCIdDAeufeRV8QwlRcwZ75eGROtNEaRArX7WLlReuvo/s2457/20240204_171839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2457" data-original-width="2157" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMAlqlpyU7TuFypfqULnZzi1DOK0c3Orw2tpgx6o_DN-cqF2mbyamr2bf9g0j3yKzCgbqOq_IYuRoC1LZt6YnjSHVV-i9p3MtwLU2LKaWph87E5KXicsSN4ryiVvYiYA-fN2ifdLYwuAiCHuDeCIdDAeufeRV8QwlRcwZ75eGROtNEaRArX7WLlReuvo/s320/20240204_171839.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><br /><div>the colours on this one were whilst I was watching Liverpool (sadly losing) on Sunday, they were playing in our purple away strip....<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The first weekend of <a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2024/02/kew-its-orchid-time.html" target="_blank">Kew's Orchid Festival </a>was fabulous lots of colour in the Princess of Wales conservatory...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYcAk_cWmAgeLrhpdoTXnuO0Aaay-gDX7ZMVbPslNupsRkbPPSkOHGSAvwvY33PyZJAuRZ6hUFl2SmUNec0Xzmuijd6LN35DfLIovrODdkXKcbBukcFFZE8cgBvJoYHcYP3nD0f2PULdxhotfEeXBTdhj7ZT-BcMOCBp3pok0At9GqaadfK6axxhUO0jY/s5184/IMG_4207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYcAk_cWmAgeLrhpdoTXnuO0Aaay-gDX7ZMVbPslNupsRkbPPSkOHGSAvwvY33PyZJAuRZ6hUFl2SmUNec0Xzmuijd6LN35DfLIovrODdkXKcbBukcFFZE8cgBvJoYHcYP3nD0f2PULdxhotfEeXBTdhj7ZT-BcMOCBp3pok0At9GqaadfK6axxhUO0jY/s320/IMG_4207.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>the animals the team makes always make me smile</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Tnic94xB82hZOaxYdF6og_a16VjsmxCWkT6cODHnQJa35cAo636BEXTaF4W3GGkemrgk4DAK-ehWa1ARdOb2dGWj7tlRNmxVDm8BazBrMJNYMLOxSclzD9n1DPHCTlMUCRbYnLRwBoK_0hLgNNP56W78aUClpkZwnNB5Xp5K1J8hlM51Y4DaoP0w5qc/s2560/20240203_101006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="2560" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Tnic94xB82hZOaxYdF6og_a16VjsmxCWkT6cODHnQJa35cAo636BEXTaF4W3GGkemrgk4DAK-ehWa1ARdOb2dGWj7tlRNmxVDm8BazBrMJNYMLOxSclzD9n1DPHCTlMUCRbYnLRwBoK_0hLgNNP56W78aUClpkZwnNB5Xp5K1J8hlM51Y4DaoP0w5qc/s320/20240203_101006.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>main display.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'll be back again this weekend.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I will be late home from work today, so if you're not a very early desk poster, I'll be round when I can! Happy WOYWW </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-49676030978661544542024-01-31T00:00:00.010+00:002024-01-31T00:00:00.147+00:00WOYWW 765<p> The last Wednesday of January - who stole that month?! Welcome along for another round of<a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> WOYWW</a> with the deskers at Julia's </p><p>I had my new goodies come.... both on the same day, one to work (too big for the letterbox) and one at home (did fit the letterbox!) </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTGS1Df7cxk4-QeRKqO3NQ7d5YqSEKIj9wy_jfIpTbVijLEHj8FtsDHSyF4oh0HyKZylneGGUA8DbRVT9gvuvvpQ7qDp8Xvw8Wx1XGmiDY1glx_r5HuY_t348gLNC0NBn565_dRkwhOV7iFHSkLSNKqSw6ciq3ya9EYLIG8wcWp-uYVyjWyJ-kPjkRDXU/s4080/20240125_184749.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1836" data-original-width="4080" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTGS1Df7cxk4-QeRKqO3NQ7d5YqSEKIj9wy_jfIpTbVijLEHj8FtsDHSyF4oh0HyKZylneGGUA8DbRVT9gvuvvpQ7qDp8Xvw8Wx1XGmiDY1glx_r5HuY_t348gLNC0NBn565_dRkwhOV7iFHSkLSNKqSw6ciq3ya9EYLIG8wcWp-uYVyjWyJ-kPjkRDXU/s320/20240125_184749.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>all courtesy of Paperarty's new releases and Stampers Grove for speedy service...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3306" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi16CELw8XHPBa-8yip1sw-bc1QYtkm4i5U_f5AG2eXqdhGQaL4NSWe9PHXPQFureiGODoB3kjhNY7LPADdm8AkC-61HwPHLOG3tknCVYuRpQLOxQ1oMQhyuGiuaKh_VdnykWAvYdanQNqsZIiPmnS8a-oOScm2TKR6bu4laL7X0a4LGPtzNCf99ycLgKo/s320/20240128_104715.jpg" width="222" /></a></div>a journal page<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP3nyh8zMcPsX7IPGjyz7Uh_eXJagYPFzGJ8FYNckKbgfXAKhUVXqoQdEPYoCAk65vTB4cAVqqegwfwu3C0FKYN1q_xFZCaC_eCj6zNZS5jyQpKV9wtw__66IRdQgLTMUKUzIrrL0vD9iSDjxVZr6VNLaYyk99SWLhh83-MyM8geLMUchiDUHjQOOmupw/s2342/20240128_121528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2342" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP3nyh8zMcPsX7IPGjyz7Uh_eXJagYPFzGJ8FYNckKbgfXAKhUVXqoQdEPYoCAk65vTB4cAVqqegwfwu3C0FKYN1q_xFZCaC_eCj6zNZS5jyQpKV9wtw__66IRdQgLTMUKUzIrrL0vD9iSDjxVZr6VNLaYyk99SWLhh83-MyM8geLMUchiDUHjQOOmupw/s320/20240128_121528.jpg" width="314" /></a></div>a card (I need a birthday card for a friend but not sure she'll quite appreciated being labelled "aged to perfection" although she is the same age as me!) <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQY0Wgi0C1P5IWqf9hhRV77Xt-sRJvc2xQjVNtaQto5e5aGtqP-AvuAbj8_tHiYYadIMHktO8yLlhs9dAgrK3l-a6YO3DRUBFRrpI-hzuTzaYEXU74HlBrDTmRxfalOM64DaXsAliYc2xQvru8LncZE1T7MJ8hXFf5Ddd4lNpvdJlIAQPTL6DHy12XSvo/s3285/20240128_153130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3285" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQY0Wgi0C1P5IWqf9hhRV77Xt-sRJvc2xQjVNtaQto5e5aGtqP-AvuAbj8_tHiYYadIMHktO8yLlhs9dAgrK3l-a6YO3DRUBFRrpI-hzuTzaYEXU74HlBrDTmRxfalOM64DaXsAliYc2xQvru8LncZE1T7MJ8hXFf5Ddd4lNpvdJlIAQPTL6DHy12XSvo/s320/20240128_153130.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>another journal page... I was watching You Tube and saw one of the Paperartsy followers playing with the new stamps from Seth - the words particularly.</div><div><br /></div><div>she had inked the words in (black ink) and then added some of the paint - I used the tomato and the rusty fresco you spread a bit of paint over a surface (she used an acrylic block I used my craft mat) and then stamp the stamp onto the paint before transferring it to your journal page - only tried it on the "tortured texture" words but like the grungy effect and will be using it again. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqM_h8r3vHWHDCb8-bnVuRbRpYk_XuhJiAHvgtNKY6_5BMp1-1ctODnKi34AjNC3GygJTjUVInvnf2GLGYBauQS3kAqtOqzzC9s3L9Knrqyk7ourjQcfiOg9Xrm4F2FWSh65NHkIyYJu_Jx8vF9dPo4AV7G2G8QxifgAaJ2SKjfLLl0xzMupHO1bKBkTA/s2686/20240128_140621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2686" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqM_h8r3vHWHDCb8-bnVuRbRpYk_XuhJiAHvgtNKY6_5BMp1-1ctODnKi34AjNC3GygJTjUVInvnf2GLGYBauQS3kAqtOqzzC9s3L9Knrqyk7ourjQcfiOg9Xrm4F2FWSh65NHkIyYJu_Jx8vF9dPo4AV7G2G8QxifgAaJ2SKjfLLl0xzMupHO1bKBkTA/s320/20240128_140621.jpg" width="274" /></a></div>then I finished the pink page from last week - added a few bits to the little tag and fixed the tag to the page. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I did start another page but I think this is enough for one week - and besides, I might not do anything this weekend and will be forced to stage a desk next time!! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I also had a nice morning at Kew, it turned sunny and almost felt mild! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5uEAR8MMNBd9hIopHXYgfeO9zdZsHzSGeo7a7Xkish6Ey6Aj5iUC2XCq6wioZXZ-g5tFTNHip9ZjurEsvpTfVSDgXERp2FSSQcJu6DawbH2rCAwMLGpQyBFGdgdlwGLWiFy_Kd_Jj28Q2qDlhR_eylj-olsjE9toG99bgaNwi7F1PGEi3ODUWG2k-MBk/s5184/IMG_4172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5uEAR8MMNBd9hIopHXYgfeO9zdZsHzSGeo7a7Xkish6Ey6Aj5iUC2XCq6wioZXZ-g5tFTNHip9ZjurEsvpTfVSDgXERp2FSSQcJu6DawbH2rCAwMLGpQyBFGdgdlwGLWiFy_Kd_Jj28Q2qDlhR_eylj-olsjE9toG99bgaNwi7F1PGEi3ODUWG2k-MBk/s320/IMG_4172.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>the witch hazel is coming out nicely</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Next Saturday is the first day of the orchids festival so there will definitely be colour then!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for looking, will catch your desks very soon. Happy WOYWW. </div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-64872977114950228712024-01-24T00:00:00.016+00:002024-01-24T00:00:00.206+00:00WOYWW 764<p>Happy Wednesday deskers, I hope none of you suffered damage from Storm Isha (or Jocelyn who is hard on Isha's heels...) that means it's time for <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WOYWW</a> again </p><p>I had a bit of a play in the small kraft journal again at the weekend </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY5vNx1jlRATqaT0UjNGst-VlelfZzvjnLeQOMDehVW6bCYKIMiozkWmZo1lI2xDmexf8por4QhyiBxpSFHm99gEawk0omAMEd7IQG8w4YUVm7KxhwCPL2BDdXB5bSEwCAR7n39-9AkYtYVqcRbtL4M-iSk_ivNHzStkwT0y1NTC3O1WOWrqok8UWhZes/s2018/20240121_160359.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2018" data-original-width="1836" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY5vNx1jlRATqaT0UjNGst-VlelfZzvjnLeQOMDehVW6bCYKIMiozkWmZo1lI2xDmexf8por4QhyiBxpSFHm99gEawk0omAMEd7IQG8w4YUVm7KxhwCPL2BDdXB5bSEwCAR7n39-9AkYtYVqcRbtL4M-iSk_ivNHzStkwT0y1NTC3O1WOWrqok8UWhZes/s320/20240121_160359.jpg" width="291" /></a></div>I added to the blue page.. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDR-INe1A2f3jpftCYyjKt0NlxyB7qLzEM2H3sRsVaNYjdw0w9WIg0NZkxmSd-_jffZjKs3vw0k4_0-4xzftJ0k7n7Su4eon5Ri9bik6OpTGLFdAXGer-HYYziBa8U_oUVidGzobAt3GLJKhyphenhyphenAZWz3BJoeCbXAHrWhEpcKRlf8cgafEBDxP1o-1SqrVvE/s2286/20240121_160419.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2286" data-original-width="1836" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDR-INe1A2f3jpftCYyjKt0NlxyB7qLzEM2H3sRsVaNYjdw0w9WIg0NZkxmSd-_jffZjKs3vw0k4_0-4xzftJ0k7n7Su4eon5Ri9bik6OpTGLFdAXGer-HYYziBa8U_oUVidGzobAt3GLJKhyphenhyphenAZWz3BJoeCbXAHrWhEpcKRlf8cgafEBDxP1o-1SqrVvE/s320/20240121_160419.jpg" width="257" /></a></div>and added some more to some "waste" paint on the adjoining page <div>there's a small tag started to add to this page but it didn't get photographed!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwU9xNqtqgFJC0RBk9t-kDgmJc18M6JJuhRtlMnv7pbJtX_KnaY8SCr4d7Lpt4tRFhGQ7cSa1ct6_-7IcEWGnFBI9R24hlKl-rEEPiuaLdu-feJsYyLDoW8xPpQGPuJPdX8Dh4idx5YQ53fNNd5q2D9rQnwaYDLV7oSWlJJjMX4aeQtZjNBzL0StcoNSA/s2004/20240121_120707.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2004" data-original-width="1836" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwU9xNqtqgFJC0RBk9t-kDgmJc18M6JJuhRtlMnv7pbJtX_KnaY8SCr4d7Lpt4tRFhGQ7cSa1ct6_-7IcEWGnFBI9R24hlKl-rEEPiuaLdu-feJsYyLDoW8xPpQGPuJPdX8Dh4idx5YQ53fNNd5q2D9rQnwaYDLV7oSWlJJjMX4aeQtZjNBzL0StcoNSA/s320/20240121_120707.jpg" width="293" /></a></div>I made a birthday card for a friend (she won't see this so it's ok to share it) </div><div>the background is a sheet of paper that I overstamped and the butterfly is stamped on tissue <br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Neet, you wanted to know about the Sacred bamboo plant that I shared last week ... luckily, Angela (Crafting with Jack) checked it out and left a comment which I've copied here - thanks, Angela. </p><p>" <span face="Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;">I had a look for you: This Flower Essence is for opening and aligning the main chakras to receive light energy. It helps us be a heavenly bamboo, a wonderful, flexible pillar of light. - Helps us stay grounded in our divine identity especially during spiritual growth spurts.</span></p><span face="Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;">It’s not at a bamboo and the berries are poisonous to people." </span><div><span face="Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;">it is a member of the berberis family and it's true name is nandina domestica (that's my contribution! )</span></div></div><div><span face="Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"> I had a much happier day at Kew on Saturday, no more January blues - you can see all the pics <a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2024/01/an-icy-kew.html" target="_blank">here </a> it wasn't as cold as I anticipated (or perhaps it was all the layers)</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWzzqGyg7T82ywuEC7Ex7vVU__a2FVkOL8amPJeemk9T0JcbHyYL6G-dw_NAC5OWswr3G70MEHI6rwE3ek8lSZ1lwTABSsfJz5CYqVbE1VXVYsVoMG28YSkWSJGTin-3P2wkgbki3v8X5kQFx2NkzU_j8pNK941UnoYArmMEWSWb04Kfnyov_rt9M6BKI/s4128/20240120_093527.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="3096" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWzzqGyg7T82ywuEC7Ex7vVU__a2FVkOL8amPJeemk9T0JcbHyYL6G-dw_NAC5OWswr3G70MEHI6rwE3ek8lSZ1lwTABSsfJz5CYqVbE1VXVYsVoMG28YSkWSJGTin-3P2wkgbki3v8X5kQFx2NkzU_j8pNK941UnoYArmMEWSWb04Kfnyov_rt9M6BKI/w150-h200/20240120_093527.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><span face="Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFS9IgAgdsxo9K_UaXmPXcb9VuT7rxjtKDw06_y2AiGW8IUb081QPa974DR_HO31Dk4fHAL63vos7zUx9SZcgQjHAk1TMiL5NH6fm1Pxp2wAKUpWsvf3gOq6tUsfMFpL0u_O4glGuEfpYE2QJYCg_sAh4XrqWdXLI56Pr_gEJSlapSjsWQinr3Ed5co1A/s5184/IMG_3964.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFS9IgAgdsxo9K_UaXmPXcb9VuT7rxjtKDw06_y2AiGW8IUb081QPa974DR_HO31Dk4fHAL63vos7zUx9SZcgQjHAk1TMiL5NH6fm1Pxp2wAKUpWsvf3gOq6tUsfMFpL0u_O4glGuEfpYE2QJYCg_sAh4XrqWdXLI56Pr_gEJSlapSjsWQinr3Ed5co1A/s320/IMG_3964.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>the pond was frozen - it had been a very cold week!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvOieq299Y-o99fgNAG8nIAiOerFY0EWm1DrXd0kaUIOLZlQhXkhheqL_F8Ea-zQeu-dj-RU1Aesry6Fs9E-3_zM4THQUM8nMCDRFyKyi8ROBQXydgv1EkTY9ICX2qk2nqidb37W2aQyR1nUsNNwlnq2Pi85BjiQXzY1dRXjaCwA2QXRokT_s0AgilNc/s5184/IMG_3966.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvOieq299Y-o99fgNAG8nIAiOerFY0EWm1DrXd0kaUIOLZlQhXkhheqL_F8Ea-zQeu-dj-RU1Aesry6Fs9E-3_zM4THQUM8nMCDRFyKyi8ROBQXydgv1EkTY9ICX2qk2nqidb37W2aQyR1nUsNNwlnq2Pi85BjiQXzY1dRXjaCwA2QXRokT_s0AgilNc/s320/IMG_3966.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>It will have thawed out by now. <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for looking, happy WOYWW <br /><div><br /><span face="Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;">There will be new goodies next week, Paperartsy are on a new release week (ordered from both of the first 2 days, one more to come...) They are also celebrating 20 years of business... and I am probably responsible, given how much of their stock I own! </span></div><div><span face="Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidgwWqpHu9zMmPw0q9incasgunMMvDefHO5NlhFRyLuJMXc6aBJyNLgSJkhFFOILtBJi_r3_Flt3yIBV6xDmGyRSg4his__1sd-SvImO3n_b0medN7wh3di578XVo2xchNa1KuVj5AdGGlZxGOw3YDxlDVLeLdEu5l3QvQhwbSOox4b8-yATn3YXNulA8/s5184/IMG_4063.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a> </div><span face="Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"><br /></span></div></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-19607545760909007662024-01-17T00:00:00.024+00:002024-01-17T00:00:00.144+00:00WOYWW 763<p> We find ourselves at Wednesday again, WOYWW day... head to <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Julia's f</a>or the links </p><p>I hope you are all keeping warm, it's turned a tad cold hasn't it! Luckily we've had no snow here, and not meant to. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXXkk5C7jR2g4oTx5iIPRkkLS2ck2bu0rdOLoCERY32JWQkucwYwY8cE8Px89vx6pN9tqB1MbOsqLE4Ez4CLSZKNonXSwLrAJjRjDIndCs2H_YbA_Rbu7PDwxL4ysiJtQhXZiFmmxPIAH3l2FfZI2gmSqaWF191s0iPZYafpNdx6OMbqX-hYVzldiZdyc/s2560/20240114_175205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2560" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXXkk5C7jR2g4oTx5iIPRkkLS2ck2bu0rdOLoCERY32JWQkucwYwY8cE8Px89vx6pN9tqB1MbOsqLE4Ez4CLSZKNonXSwLrAJjRjDIndCs2H_YbA_Rbu7PDwxL4ysiJtQhXZiFmmxPIAH3l2FfZI2gmSqaWF191s0iPZYafpNdx6OMbqX-hYVzldiZdyc/w400-h180/20240114_175205.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>there is a wide angle view of the floor-desk today. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlx0FM7bnbityw6Q2Cmk3uzW9HWzyzbDKIKT-2ZBufg3g4Sg7lb1qm45aWrCfN3bURfJ8rDkpiPzDMuAthYM5TaP0OkYIKynBD2FML51mmNWMscR0vNvG4UFfTLS-imFmdUjH3lE_h09h2ttoRIXogAyPeIlfn8F7BO3SkdM9ON-_WdlVk1vKt3OvbLQ/s3056/20240114_172311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlx0FM7bnbityw6Q2Cmk3uzW9HWzyzbDKIKT-2ZBufg3g4Sg7lb1qm45aWrCfN3bURfJ8rDkpiPzDMuAthYM5TaP0OkYIKynBD2FML51mmNWMscR0vNvG4UFfTLS-imFmdUjH3lE_h09h2ttoRIXogAyPeIlfn8F7BO3SkdM9ON-_WdlVk1vKt3OvbLQ/s320/20240114_172311.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I was playing around in the small kraft journal at the weekend <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49EbNLont8Ogm_EjJYJBKJPBKonoDsh_G77D6jNnr73SYsWVKPr7IyW7IeJ_-rcs5KWBqIsmMlY0i2H0S4jFRu8ryNOMwy3HoEXCMvOCl3YOy9xKjNfoYTtNbp21cAWi7XrRyYsuRcJRAo-WqKkmSSEZSbrFYd2fNrl32TZnCmHKowkeD7KfW2fQhm0I/s3056/20240114_174129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49EbNLont8Ogm_EjJYJBKJPBKonoDsh_G77D6jNnr73SYsWVKPr7IyW7IeJ_-rcs5KWBqIsmMlY0i2H0S4jFRu8ryNOMwy3HoEXCMvOCl3YOy9xKjNfoYTtNbp21cAWi7XrRyYsuRcJRAo-WqKkmSSEZSbrFYd2fNrl32TZnCmHKowkeD7KfW2fQhm0I/s320/20240114_174129.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I did mean to finish the page before today's WOYWW but ....<div>why break the habits of the last few weeks!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Saturday was a very grey day at <a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2024/01/a-grey-day-at-kew.html">Kew</a> and I was feeling as grey as the day, so didn't take many photos - hopefully the coming Saturday will be brighter and with more colour! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiysVJeI16PYzIIvMkJj45BoB5uQJ4HA85oo59RVaC5AgrLt4AvG-vFFZZGysnByKAdP9YgEFwpph7plfVX8L3BKpAAJHyl-emFH_bsUra0SZT4fvisowt-nIj_4887BniPuWk_uCm3jWuShP-BJW1UOIBSjEHcatTX7_NdDLkSV5XawAzsq017XxzONtg/s5184/IMG_3894.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiysVJeI16PYzIIvMkJj45BoB5uQJ4HA85oo59RVaC5AgrLt4AvG-vFFZZGysnByKAdP9YgEFwpph7plfVX8L3BKpAAJHyl-emFH_bsUra0SZT4fvisowt-nIj_4887BniPuWk_uCm3jWuShP-BJW1UOIBSjEHcatTX7_NdDLkSV5XawAzsq017XxzONtg/s320/IMG_3894.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>there were a few pops of colour....<div><br /></div><div>berries on the Sacred Bamboo (I must find out why it's called that)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrWUVLl94L9n1XSE6EpeFUZTns2uwo50mUawenPhF0oNDxvgnVwAPX1GKxGZFH-TPeriwFs3ic0F4nO6Toza183Mmbho3EyZbQDF0qD8CLwdSQPEg46xJKOT4evWPhgzfoJb90uZzyounNEK_L8ZlelgjZTN6g_dC9RISRBlGAJujQxDcaUfNR-17O8ds/s5184/IMG_3896.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrWUVLl94L9n1XSE6EpeFUZTns2uwo50mUawenPhF0oNDxvgnVwAPX1GKxGZFH-TPeriwFs3ic0F4nO6Toza183Mmbho3EyZbQDF0qD8CLwdSQPEg46xJKOT4evWPhgzfoJb90uZzyounNEK_L8ZlelgjZTN6g_dC9RISRBlGAJujQxDcaUfNR-17O8ds/s320/IMG_3896.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>and the bright yellow Mahonia</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>thanks for looking - it's likely I'll be late visiting, unless you link before I head to work, as I probably won't get time at lunchtime to stop by.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy WOYWW! <br /><div><br /></div></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-17926563697208645412024-01-10T00:00:00.020+00:002024-01-10T00:00:00.127+00:00WOYWW 762<p> Happy Wednesday, fellow deskers. We're gathering again for <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WOYWW</a> at Julia's. </p><p> My non new year's resolution to create more art didn't last long... </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBxf6oIwbPrEbYbwx01l4J5Jc6wDPE39_Zw_Jy-oaFLxlwIOQsczP3SJU9W7ddiK3h-u93SfKKINjmNTET5-DfTdcmyUjtK4uPNFhaxMQrebQCZSDUWob0d2MqtwA3Y52TrznloyY35fNGU4FJ7hDRnPpLnfdq1Kl06pa_jBAibiFmPMDonylYwTbyvDs/s4080/20240107_162024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2296" data-original-width="4080" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBxf6oIwbPrEbYbwx01l4J5Jc6wDPE39_Zw_Jy-oaFLxlwIOQsczP3SJU9W7ddiK3h-u93SfKKINjmNTET5-DfTdcmyUjtK4uPNFhaxMQrebQCZSDUWob0d2MqtwA3Y52TrznloyY35fNGU4FJ7hDRnPpLnfdq1Kl06pa_jBAibiFmPMDonylYwTbyvDs/w400-h225/20240107_162024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>I added some birds and some dots to this page I started some weeks ago... there's some pink stamping of the same text too, only some of it is upside down as I didn't check the stamp properly! I did try to rub it off but fairly unsuccessfully. I don't think it shows though. still it's all "texture" isn't it...</p><p>I had my first visit of 2024 to Kew... and I even set up a file on my computer for possible DIY calendar shots with one of the pictures I took too... finally! (Been talking about doing this for years) </p><p>you won't be surprised that it was a "moody sky" photo.. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDVAC-eFy5LO1ny7MOcvW-Mll_Q07k6dHmFlJGayLEYmVmiuI83IGurg5RpdRy2ZKFvPJ57LB-nlHeVNeL2ECwXLvHZuDGll54GyFbHVeP7tk1CidXekSbYDromuevxKWUDpCFFijewhMhiuldFmDUiUS3om-6y0Vfs1iGwZZs2gfzlA8wvhO0u4NYdtE/s5184/IMG_3865.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDVAC-eFy5LO1ny7MOcvW-Mll_Q07k6dHmFlJGayLEYmVmiuI83IGurg5RpdRy2ZKFvPJ57LB-nlHeVNeL2ECwXLvHZuDGll54GyFbHVeP7tk1CidXekSbYDromuevxKWUDpCFFijewhMhiuldFmDUiUS3om-6y0Vfs1iGwZZs2gfzlA8wvhO0u4NYdtE/s320/IMG_3865.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>it may not make the final cut for a January shot, but it's a start!</p><p>Maybe next week I'll have some more crafting to show you (don't hold your breath) but till then, happy WOYWW and I'll see you soon.</p>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-66059860151616250982024-01-03T00:00:00.004+00:002024-01-03T00:00:00.129+00:00WOYWW 761 - Happy New Year<p> Happy Wednesday deskers, time for another <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WOYWW </a> and I'd like to wish a happy 2024 to you all - I hope it brings you health and happiness. </p><p>I don't make resolutions, but I was inspired by Julia's post Christmas/New Year blog to create something not just for a Wednesday WOYWW post! (it's the post below this one) </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj30gJmaMnKuFO5sLSBF8Gz9DeGJXMqtWAXY-F6YiT4Oi4uENv0bzCUiquy7D2dIfe77rNbmV0I9T3ynBL9wBUW5bwXYBJuoN3yIkgU1QFStwNkjXRj_3h9j6BPK6pXxRrDaT_w_i3o5ZdPggFExR3SzDvyt-uuMNDZMI-Foygtm9AoATEUCd8yEpG46ag/s3212/20240101_132401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2193" data-original-width="3212" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj30gJmaMnKuFO5sLSBF8Gz9DeGJXMqtWAXY-F6YiT4Oi4uENv0bzCUiquy7D2dIfe77rNbmV0I9T3ynBL9wBUW5bwXYBJuoN3yIkgU1QFStwNkjXRj_3h9j6BPK6pXxRrDaT_w_i3o5ZdPggFExR3SzDvyt-uuMNDZMI-Foygtm9AoATEUCd8yEpG46ag/s320/20240101_132401.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>this was the journal page I made (not one of my photos but a page from my Kew calendar for last year)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_H38p3-U6kmKaAUhXNEFcxfA90WgMif1LG1wE7unhRcNIsBHeuo-WjKvmHVjCwr63E2O_Oq_j0t-ApadHf2S0vI-AJNPEHKdaQFNN_7YVPDyqCbF8IVONoKnpexKOiq3C-AJk_MhQuaDNgfqHEx39nSijU7GocAaTXBCeqbYj6VRLGxJ-5bkweI6nsuI/s2017/20231231_132446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2017" data-original-width="1954" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_H38p3-U6kmKaAUhXNEFcxfA90WgMif1LG1wE7unhRcNIsBHeuo-WjKvmHVjCwr63E2O_Oq_j0t-ApadHf2S0vI-AJNPEHKdaQFNN_7YVPDyqCbF8IVONoKnpexKOiq3C-AJk_MhQuaDNgfqHEx39nSijU7GocAaTXBCeqbYj6VRLGxJ-5bkweI6nsuI/s320/20231231_132446.jpg" width="310" /></a></div>and I made my brother's birthday card which is now on it's way to him (his birthday is on the 6th)<div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieY7aUQCOT9K6nAyywETM2QxILnd7BlqI3GXzRbgx7Hu2VhiUj11zMxFaCTi-JjurURy_ceqg7uJLPQzqgdR6CvBl-a2cWBG6kKT9i2MAtt0dCTQoiTK0G5zrn783YA6SLjLsLu0mHoDQU6VxKrIGgNuXO_T31HCzl0uW61UyPqjdxQK6M9UgkpGiQ_JM/s4080/20231231_085339.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieY7aUQCOT9K6nAyywETM2QxILnd7BlqI3GXzRbgx7Hu2VhiUj11zMxFaCTi-JjurURy_ceqg7uJLPQzqgdR6CvBl-a2cWBG6kKT9i2MAtt0dCTQoiTK0G5zrn783YA6SLjLsLu0mHoDQU6VxKrIGgNuXO_T31HCzl0uW61UyPqjdxQK6M9UgkpGiQ_JM/s320/20231231_085339.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>this is for Mary Anne - not sure if you can read it, but it's from the book I got for Christmas that she was surprised at... it's kind of a potted history of the notebook..I'm not quite sure what you thought it was....</div><div>I've read a bit so far ad there was an interesting bit about the history of the Moleskine. </div><div><br /></div><div>it's a dip in and out thing not a read from cover to cover book, I think.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I had Saturday at <a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2023/12/a-final-trip-of-year-to-kew.html" target="_blank">Kew</a> and did get to<a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2023/12/a-trip-to-london.html" target="_blank"> London</a> as well during my time away from work, I think some of you saw the photos. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhme4v0KhyiEoX95DMLprgN3vlHIh-WwGJiLQMxD_yim2KbH-hdXkqMggJeEvPivmOq1XBseA3YdMxubzH8rc8FJEos6jnbPUtXsAZasfgj2UeOGEoEmnZjJZZ-cPDmoO3ovRtP8qlbPbkAS23gWMJVeCchLcnU_Nrs5tEl_xQpJC7-CECMSLWneKN-K2s/s5184/IMG_3652.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhme4v0KhyiEoX95DMLprgN3vlHIh-WwGJiLQMxD_yim2KbH-hdXkqMggJeEvPivmOq1XBseA3YdMxubzH8rc8FJEos6jnbPUtXsAZasfgj2UeOGEoEmnZjJZZ-cPDmoO3ovRtP8qlbPbkAS23gWMJVeCchLcnU_Nrs5tEl_xQpJC7-CECMSLWneKN-K2s/s320/IMG_3652.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>most of the colour at Kew was in the glasshouses <div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It was a struggle being back at work on Tuesday after a nice break, but no doubt I'll settle back into a routine soon enough!</div><div><br /></div><div>Till next time, happy WOYWW <br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-1425984160422314412024-01-01T13:44:00.003+00:002024-01-01T13:47:11.610+00:00New year - let's craft!<p> I took down the 2023 Kew calendar yesterday but couldn't resist saving this page, one of my favourites... I had to do something with it - no time like the present </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYw9D0BIdgf1wDHQe3RdxoZsyhd4jT8KTBA-qtcWgvAorzKNwOHILzGrQOkaVPFBPi9G-IYlWxsutEp1o-aH3uywTAVT46fh7EKkv8kqFp_-rwoPLeGetw-WHHe9wFQ4jVfK-ZYc_ozcoMcpRR8QeUdDfFHJwfkr-BL3UitMPcuTq_RYEQK8XWpwKvS9U/s4080/20240101_121433.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYw9D0BIdgf1wDHQe3RdxoZsyhd4jT8KTBA-qtcWgvAorzKNwOHILzGrQOkaVPFBPi9G-IYlWxsutEp1o-aH3uywTAVT46fh7EKkv8kqFp_-rwoPLeGetw-WHHe9wFQ4jVfK-ZYc_ozcoMcpRR8QeUdDfFHJwfkr-BL3UitMPcuTq_RYEQK8XWpwKvS9U/s320/20240101_121433.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>help yourselves to chocolates whilst I faff with a journal...<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyadPBzeitFtwpg7sBudQc1jA5pIoqe3agnmY5c4g24GOjtrSnkU6GodRd_JHR4ZoTjWJeJUMhbY8RMwO6KHbyEeB-PXFTJ1vZCUhh16I43cL04vAqa0rTKeHbPC2gpwQ89zVMWyrLJVse2g4LbBfx7IKS1GTF4wedRxpVwOwgs7kEh2A3-x4eWIuHq9I/s4080/20240101_121418.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyadPBzeitFtwpg7sBudQc1jA5pIoqe3agnmY5c4g24GOjtrSnkU6GodRd_JHR4ZoTjWJeJUMhbY8RMwO6KHbyEeB-PXFTJ1vZCUhh16I43cL04vAqa0rTKeHbPC2gpwQ89zVMWyrLJVse2g4LbBfx7IKS1GTF4wedRxpVwOwgs7kEh2A3-x4eWIuHq9I/s320/20240101_121418.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>when I found a journal that it would fit in - trimming was necessary top and bottom (I used the Dina black journal and two of the linen paper pages )<div><br /></div><div>I got out some Paperartsy paints and painted the pages to tone with the colours of the calendar page<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8ixaDPv08-MEeTmX67fK_hibizllabLracyCOlEb0roiuBHsGPC-d4LDx8jwzqM-mJpnczwFVFp4DpVMHTTYwwR_zVMnbf9fe_Bg5H-5CRYrx_6u3NJjf2C5AI4dqN_m-aAMMAVDRNe0cENSiX8XzfOq77gGnYE_yEcCf-x58zPAQh1TCW7cnNgnFig/s3525/20240101_132409.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2296" data-original-width="3525" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8ixaDPv08-MEeTmX67fK_hibizllabLracyCOlEb0roiuBHsGPC-d4LDx8jwzqM-mJpnczwFVFp4DpVMHTTYwwR_zVMnbf9fe_Bg5H-5CRYrx_6u3NJjf2C5AI4dqN_m-aAMMAVDRNe0cENSiX8XzfOq77gGnYE_yEcCf-x58zPAQh1TCW7cnNgnFig/w400-h260/20240101_132409.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I used a regular gel glue to add the calendar page to the journal for strength<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWCuZWFvLZZRKeJslNtscHitrTKGmYG0ch8QU1ZK-1uORDIwrGG55eq3yA3HQxtx3aej0qcqOu4FacLIkJbEFh34L9jg6Jn4lYcSOy81hv0mfZd4POYNIcRw-niHqK9kN87NlBRJu8Xnd1awbysev3Kehj4kbJ1IdmQTxHrCU5G6DoUbXLLbjzotqaAp0/s4080/20240101_134037.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWCuZWFvLZZRKeJslNtscHitrTKGmYG0ch8QU1ZK-1uORDIwrGG55eq3yA3HQxtx3aej0qcqOu4FacLIkJbEFh34L9jg6Jn4lYcSOy81hv0mfZd4POYNIcRw-niHqK9kN87NlBRJu8Xnd1awbysev3Kehj4kbJ1IdmQTxHrCU5G6DoUbXLLbjzotqaAp0/s320/20240101_134037.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>I found a tree stamp (That's Crafty) and used Potting Soil archival ink to fill the edges of the pages </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>after gluing the calendar in place I stencilled the birds on branches (Stencil Girl) with Pinecones Versafine Clair ink<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR076Lgj5VPqvzWPWtuFgQwJBOsooucekqxnCAo2acOAMGpyuMHOJKhvby5Z0j7jG7b52B36Dq4LmG9SySoE2CO3HCiMnEnBWopc_FM7BNGQu6d54tjH3_piyDhbJJ-9__IS3xAWOMj6V3kJhx4IB47tDJ4InmW3KCcxRMuHK3hYSPK2EkD4Ectb0-8HI/s4080/20240101_134025.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR076Lgj5VPqvzWPWtuFgQwJBOsooucekqxnCAo2acOAMGpyuMHOJKhvby5Z0j7jG7b52B36Dq4LmG9SySoE2CO3HCiMnEnBWopc_FM7BNGQu6d54tjH3_piyDhbJJ-9__IS3xAWOMj6V3kJhx4IB47tDJ4InmW3KCcxRMuHK3hYSPK2EkD4Ectb0-8HI/s320/20240101_134025.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>and some sentiments from the stamp set that comes with the tree <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNrb2425F1r0IqmAzLVdn98w3g3PQCk7JC-bMdRKvILvfJYoXwuv7dxnr69UCqwjz6biNjTjZ9H7bwsTCfMZW4CNIKvmGZqmAlCF32EunuR3zgzwSRRcIh1nc58VWwVCNs9FxhDzrCIfvgPwaqIVGGlKVA_VHrwS1FkFSAnP9aC3NCRGtJFKrOQ34aE4Q/s4080/20240101_134045.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2296" data-original-width="4080" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNrb2425F1r0IqmAzLVdn98w3g3PQCk7JC-bMdRKvILvfJYoXwuv7dxnr69UCqwjz6biNjTjZ9H7bwsTCfMZW4CNIKvmGZqmAlCF32EunuR3zgzwSRRcIh1nc58VWwVCNs9FxhDzrCIfvgPwaqIVGGlKVA_VHrwS1FkFSAnP9aC3NCRGtJFKrOQ34aE4Q/s320/20240101_134045.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This is the first standalone post I've written apart from WOYWW posts in over a year, and I am determined it won't be the last!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /><p>I would love to be able to take a photograph like this in real life - but sadly Kew isn't open at the right times of day for sunset/sunrises.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-37602410827183152752023-12-27T00:00:00.013+00:002023-12-27T00:00:00.149+00:00WOYWW 760 -Christmas<p> Happy <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WOYWW </a>fellow deskers, I hope you enjoyed your Christmas celebrations and if they are continuing, I hope they are remaining so. </p><p>I went to my brother's for the day and we had lots of food and drink, none of which I had to prepare (even better!) Since I came home on Boxing Day I have cooked my own roast dinner and am looking forward to leftovers! . </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0PcjytGpewlCbMt0l3mfpamuHWmNSXd5E9mjFCxzTbUF9wpUv0gk22ssSeBFo3Bqw51kaNHw7A8vJEBqciqyzpF0hyj6PkPaTMFv3xARVPWH1S_SqScMjiEaOzVeBKeqKHJj3lcocQgMy8NtFFKTknsrCLkkpIlxwL2mByfmbVr43sRZxiJblENdeP0/s2560/20231225_125704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0PcjytGpewlCbMt0l3mfpamuHWmNSXd5E9mjFCxzTbUF9wpUv0gk22ssSeBFo3Bqw51kaNHw7A8vJEBqciqyzpF0hyj6PkPaTMFv3xARVPWH1S_SqScMjiEaOzVeBKeqKHJj3lcocQgMy8NtFFKTknsrCLkkpIlxwL2mByfmbVr43sRZxiJblENdeP0/s320/20231225_125704.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>there was a pretty tree<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqyqmpELq8gq1v2Mz62hVTvsK0ct3w0_Ye9L302edsykv5Y2sCuz5NymD_Vnho4VRN7CUvHjzY3r0G5ZML-EKcSnsVFH8zQVpOa1zm6zs0Gi-WX3_EuNoV8s3e-5dN9Hm4y4fdMQch958JhX5PZFxl6sHjGKz6-P6MmI3k7YaWpxhzIz4HqL2qM6Lj91M/s2560/20231225_124652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="2560" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqyqmpELq8gq1v2Mz62hVTvsK0ct3w0_Ye9L302edsykv5Y2sCuz5NymD_Vnho4VRN7CUvHjzY3r0G5ZML-EKcSnsVFH8zQVpOa1zm6zs0Gi-WX3_EuNoV8s3e-5dN9Hm4y4fdMQch958JhX5PZFxl6sHjGKz6-P6MmI3k7YaWpxhzIz4HqL2qM6Lj91M/s320/20231225_124652.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>gift opening <br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Richard got a good flame going on the pudding <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_AP3DVm6TKRTyxzttmxK2-F-fyovHH0B31j1dFCflyEWBdcGzaJT7y1S_4AqvaKV7bh0B7aIE3r-qVzUFAsuc8ueG16SOowHAtMWSTp19DUZf0labVl5X-jYzz3ygTrDhCX7ATs9YGEWOBW1JMLCPfAez0eJWJ31NKbdAdDRF18jpoD4MOWRAbhchik/s1600/IMG-20231225-WA0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1204" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_AP3DVm6TKRTyxzttmxK2-F-fyovHH0B31j1dFCflyEWBdcGzaJT7y1S_4AqvaKV7bh0B7aIE3r-qVzUFAsuc8ueG16SOowHAtMWSTp19DUZf0labVl5X-jYzz3ygTrDhCX7ATs9YGEWOBW1JMLCPfAez0eJWJ31NKbdAdDRF18jpoD4MOWRAbhchik/s320/IMG-20231225-WA0001.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><p>he used quite a lot of brandy!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5y2zukal0_9w_LCZRX91vHZ6Ckrc-3VeDHcL-ErLRGNfp4vwS0M5Bm4H4un62pPfxz1Tid2RCtgRbp1Gq5Y3Mt7n8eUEGcrDQigjHZo4rcPFBiECVTZk1biiZEhoMeocHodGgLpyib6zDlyuAbwCdvIKj0lcDS8UWijMmCoNzWoEWsLUjXOrJ9Yu0Cg4/s4080/20231226_120516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2296" data-original-width="4080" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5y2zukal0_9w_LCZRX91vHZ6Ckrc-3VeDHcL-ErLRGNfp4vwS0M5Bm4H4un62pPfxz1Tid2RCtgRbp1Gq5Y3Mt7n8eUEGcrDQigjHZo4rcPFBiECVTZk1biiZEhoMeocHodGgLpyib6zDlyuAbwCdvIKj0lcDS8UWijMmCoNzWoEWsLUjXOrJ9Yu0Cg4/s320/20231226_120516.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I had some nice presents, chocolates, a book I'd seen that I thought would be interesting and a gift voucher and the calendar from my boss.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Needless to say no crafting has been done since last week!</div><div><br /></div><div>I am hoping if the weather remains decent, to visit the Tower in London and check out their Christmas celebrations. </div><div>In the meantime, Happy WOYWW and wishing you all the best for the New Year. <br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-61392967369909492762023-12-20T00:00:00.049+00:002023-12-20T00:00:00.132+00:00WOYWW 759 <p>It's time for <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WOYWW</a> - It's beginning to look a lot like...... </p><p>well I suppose Christmas... cards are posted (meant to photograph the pile waiting to take to the post box.. forgot)</p><p>haven't wrapped the presents, so can't share them.... </p><p>Went to the office Christmas party... Neet wanted party pics... I can't copy the group photo of us that was shared on FB and the photos I took didn't come out very well... so here's the link to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=860400952755749&set=pcb.860401426089035" target="_blank">FB post </a>I shared on my page.. hopefully (it worked on my Kew post so hopefully it will again here but if not the link to the Kew post is below) it was a James Bond themed evening at Epsom Downs racecourse so nice and local, and great fun. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiopL_Lb86d3xzV8pANimNWS355f9qb1nD88MHhba7Be3AdyODwvKBXTc75UhxX2eyI1xkv0I7EsdogUvD-lSWWdv6K52RBRCUKlxJe_gwcsXjqqstsYdHMRSGEuQeKMg-iWi3LOBV2OWZ_0unANLRqejpKfCO8SIokyhQb3fFy8dStQBrlDx7UXIa2McE/s4080/20231216_065812.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2296" data-original-width="4080" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiopL_Lb86d3xzV8pANimNWS355f9qb1nD88MHhba7Be3AdyODwvKBXTc75UhxX2eyI1xkv0I7EsdogUvD-lSWWdv6K52RBRCUKlxJe_gwcsXjqqstsYdHMRSGEuQeKMg-iWi3LOBV2OWZ_0unANLRqejpKfCO8SIokyhQb3fFy8dStQBrlDx7UXIa2McE/s320/20231216_065812.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXnhnf07v6bfYFb8zNEb0i-dvL0hlVYtVm23PGfFXlezpjeUpASqD1saddwYP-3T6CMRUiYi-GA51XwQGngaQ_k4zspLxWWIsQcfvsmcIw8c93ou6wzMQxXH5ETHOzKbOeC62QbumPwzwiwd50fqbZKLnBCWENyHvAFg4r3blRPJw0NiB8zL_Nrabp50/s4080/20231216_065812.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></a><span style="text-align: left;">before we left the office we had a quiz and exchanged our Secret Santa gifts - this was mine. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2a_Ofk-6-MCyK6iApFs_z81NWVRlbvy9IAY6wHA_OEFjLdNnzTsSXjroah55ILu70k9hyphenhyphen6WfVImeaqbKKkSF55xsvr8YkDVj-1FJxD_bj1GH1okOCbqCnTVhwj9BP7fWJUSkEINtyD22-1jBj-XHA7iWqjjrmTPmTSIuYPcc7OdWEm9wSsoNl3Jk55b4/s4080/20231217_145525.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2296" data-original-width="4080" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2a_Ofk-6-MCyK6iApFs_z81NWVRlbvy9IAY6wHA_OEFjLdNnzTsSXjroah55ILu70k9hyphenhyphen6WfVImeaqbKKkSF55xsvr8YkDVj-1FJxD_bj1GH1okOCbqCnTVhwj9BP7fWJUSkEINtyD22-1jBj-XHA7iWqjjrmTPmTSIuYPcc7OdWEm9wSsoNl3Jk55b4/s320/20231217_145525.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>having finished with Christmas cards there was a bit of time to play in a journal again without feeling guilty! <div><br /></div><div>first layer, some of Dina's collage tissue,</div><div><br /></div><div>some red paint (Paperartsy, translucent so the tissue peaks through)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTWeUqzdJW-M4ZWKEReX-2VKjBBEYnMOAG-7iIA8VFoI8NZe8v80g1C4S47GZUozNF3ZFA6zZReYtQOgsNOYD_2Y_LdlAfddZJco3MJyeufh81S6vdg5JDx4-TR38KRRZ5TN8SyD84Us93AyTcbbKxTAL7DhcKVJQN4ayxvp_LKu9lki2hGNHhYuLtwU/s4080/20231217_150716.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2296" data-original-width="4080" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTWeUqzdJW-M4ZWKEReX-2VKjBBEYnMOAG-7iIA8VFoI8NZe8v80g1C4S47GZUozNF3ZFA6zZReYtQOgsNOYD_2Y_LdlAfddZJco3MJyeufh81S6vdg5JDx4-TR38KRRZ5TN8SyD84Us93AyTcbbKxTAL7DhcKVJQN4ayxvp_LKu9lki2hGNHhYuLtwU/s320/20231217_150716.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>smudged some whiteish paint (also Paperartsy )</div><div><br /></div><div>and then I ran out of time/inspiration....</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2023/12/kew-one-after-party.html" target="_blank">Kew </a>on Saturday after the party was a good dose of fresh air... not that I was hung over, i don't drink a lot...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3IqqE6_IkTS5GhYitKkFjtsUeHsTW_jb_obIfxFZxC5PCpD83v2JSIL3ICrMAJ1sMKzpI5TtYonyjVvDyEu3YaQQRLrgzWhlC5gc_Ygyh5cGPzGD-JF7Fzm2UWkC3SALeUeh73iVdGaQ8oP9lwuhUS6iDdNYq61noiMFKym8NP-ZUc3CyAnxSwHGuu0/s5184/IMG_3382.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3IqqE6_IkTS5GhYitKkFjtsUeHsTW_jb_obIfxFZxC5PCpD83v2JSIL3ICrMAJ1sMKzpI5TtYonyjVvDyEu3YaQQRLrgzWhlC5gc_Ygyh5cGPzGD-JF7Fzm2UWkC3SALeUeh73iVdGaQ8oP9lwuhUS6iDdNYq61noiMFKym8NP-ZUc3CyAnxSwHGuu0/s320/IMG_3382.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>good to see some early snowdrops - always new growth in evidence! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Whatever you do at Christmas I hope you spend it with people you love (or if it's family, people you tolerate... joke!) and eat, drink and be merry! I am going to my brother's and it's always lovely for someone else to cook! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy WOYWW, Happy Christmas and see you next week!</div><p><br /></p></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-23469953902484004782023-12-13T00:00:00.009+00:002023-12-13T00:00:00.188+00:00WOYWW 758<p> Hello again fellow deskers. Wednesday dawns again. time for <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WOYWW . </a> It's quite scary how fast the weeks are going..</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgNIv269I3LMFfhd7jGRy4d7smWLdxJEfytkhPwNy0HC0sKsRb4MvK7M0muQK_nCEbIdMBrAyuTID1s_gEZW20CUpbSK9eVk0bbGN-GgXC0r-E_am-CjZApj3OTX7qA22XLmIXNppTNtDDprj7QHTWDWm-qYtAPZvDwMpebQwmr1FJtXwvk-_GWfh6pEs/s2296/20231206_185724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2132" data-original-width="2296" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgNIv269I3LMFfhd7jGRy4d7smWLdxJEfytkhPwNy0HC0sKsRb4MvK7M0muQK_nCEbIdMBrAyuTID1s_gEZW20CUpbSK9eVk0bbGN-GgXC0r-E_am-CjZApj3OTX7qA22XLmIXNppTNtDDprj7QHTWDWm-qYtAPZvDwMpebQwmr1FJtXwvk-_GWfh6pEs/s320/20231206_185724.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>so I did succumb to some new Paperartsy mini stamps (designed by Alison Bomber) and whilst I was buying them, well, oops, the reindeer so loved by Angela fell into the basket too.<div><br /></div><div>They arrived on Thursday last week. <br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUIRCgvmxdH65KOBwvcEZGp0kOFpeG2nl75yG6X2ta09hxa6L75YHD21MXPN2OpFQj78arnWOYhzpZCjOmmMmi4x3PhE7RAV608pHYdJyGtTcm4zK6xvsLchaq1gc6uxmWqj8XmqKaMy3eV9CvX-ewMHy_B3owIC1n3i7HX0cYSwvNBY70J-Ux9kAUYQ/s4080/20231210_165956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUIRCgvmxdH65KOBwvcEZGp0kOFpeG2nl75yG6X2ta09hxa6L75YHD21MXPN2OpFQj78arnWOYhzpZCjOmmMmi4x3PhE7RAV608pHYdJyGtTcm4zK6xvsLchaq1gc6uxmWqj8XmqKaMy3eV9CvX-ewMHy_B3owIC1n3i7HX0cYSwvNBY70J-Ux9kAUYQ/w225-h400/20231210_165956.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I made a card for my brother and sister in law.</div><div><br /></div><div>I tried to crackle the background but the crackle paste didn't - er - crackle. It's been a while since I used it so forgot if I needed to put a layer of something underneath it, rather than straight on the card.</div><div><br /></div><div>still, the fussy cut reindeer are nice! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>as for my other cards, they are written and in the post. I have a few to finish off for hand delivering, to neighbours and some friends at work. that's this weekend's job.</p><p><br /></p><p>Saturday was a very wet start to Kew, but the rain very kindly (and unexpectedly) stopped at 10 at opening time... it was forecast to last until mid-day so I was grateful. A<a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2023/12/kew.html" target="_blank"> puddly blog post here </a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjforyc4MpjMqzveJlaBYCfVx0EJPZFrikc144xQTXZXAkf71iwrOyCi5YurhpJVzHiXphmBIkKx5deittDLeKsawJUKnxwzIN7ouYsnH58OnmbDdjDjKzVv8G7WwkoLfobK6Yp7tUiaI_txlOtu8uVZUlh9qek0BuECaWfA4D9cebGmUa83MW0BeISZLk/s5184/IMG_3316.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjforyc4MpjMqzveJlaBYCfVx0EJPZFrikc144xQTXZXAkf71iwrOyCi5YurhpJVzHiXphmBIkKx5deittDLeKsawJUKnxwzIN7ouYsnH58OnmbDdjDjKzVv8G7WwkoLfobK6Yp7tUiaI_txlOtu8uVZUlh9qek0BuECaWfA4D9cebGmUa83MW0BeISZLk/s320/IMG_3316.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJkTmCqMDAgGhnTqv_iDXoRLnb0IqQ1k6Bc5ZUIGusPgL8v4-i6juyT1uAcBs6ziY6iypPSwYT1C8d6wkMsHG-jVkxzV9u3_EKl-khEuarY2_KpX0MD-RCUlMAwuOff_E1BKOclcpX8B7HGAgSox5gmeMPeVyrelXoyLOmmRK3_JIwqNSrd-9ko4DHnxA/s5184/IMG_3326.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJkTmCqMDAgGhnTqv_iDXoRLnb0IqQ1k6Bc5ZUIGusPgL8v4-i6juyT1uAcBs6ziY6iypPSwYT1C8d6wkMsHG-jVkxzV9u3_EKl-khEuarY2_KpX0MD-RCUlMAwuOff_E1BKOclcpX8B7HGAgSox5gmeMPeVyrelXoyLOmmRK3_JIwqNSrd-9ko4DHnxA/s320/IMG_3326.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>but I did find some colour even if the sun didn't appear until I was on the way home...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I may be a bit later than usual to visit today as I am off work for the day, thought it about time I did some Christmas shopping.... </div><div>wish me luck, I don't have many to get but no idea what for those I need... said brother, sister in law.... <br /><p>I did think about going to London (and seeing the lights at the same time) but decided against it, Kingston will do fine, I am sure.... this coming Friday is the office party, and then it's Kew on Saturday; hopefully I will wake up in time.. (I know I will, I never sleep after a night out!0 </p></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-31015966198459322892023-12-06T00:00:00.020+00:002023-12-06T00:00:00.148+00:00WOYWW 757<p> Welcome again deskers. Another week has flown by and it's <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WOYWW </a>time again. </p><p>There's been very little happening here, I didn't finish or write my Christmas cards although I have bought stamps ready for posting! It is my intention to get that done at the weekend. </p><p>I caved in and ordered a couple of new Paperartsy stamps (minis) at the weekend end (and the reindeer, Angela!) but they are in transit so not able to make an appearance today...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNCs-zIi2cEh9hJsffuLFsyu5HS2plHOJAVlmZCfhwqnVIx1fAN1R5ZO65WENqIRVUHHHGDaKgGaSYra_cM2PaPJRAYgV7rERTGdEtCWv6R8HA___db_SRKvoeBgXvVldMCSPOcwPZmgzilaSMDugZFTYQDAMZ5gETE2kjcj2CB9eYuFc1LsVtmYxLz7k/s4080/20231205_195808.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNCs-zIi2cEh9hJsffuLFsyu5HS2plHOJAVlmZCfhwqnVIx1fAN1R5ZO65WENqIRVUHHHGDaKgGaSYra_cM2PaPJRAYgV7rERTGdEtCWv6R8HA___db_SRKvoeBgXvVldMCSPOcwPZmgzilaSMDugZFTYQDAMZ5gETE2kjcj2CB9eYuFc1LsVtmYxLz7k/w180-h249/20231205_195808.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><p>I fussy cut out some leaves from the images I stamped a few weeks ago and added them to a journal page - having splodged a bit of paint around on it first! </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihUEjQ4Mjj1lxUWJ8Rhmh_hnHzOCkZTb4FHUuxpraIxP5SXBptGnDKOa6S6kPNYNrGRA8HdusENCHdGllZueP3ESC5p_y9D0uy5ase_EQgyiAwFLZwp968YZSU8ogsrXfbdrJIXqEo-8Sbqfxj74MHG_O_BQqEECNAkVQ7WtlNkL6tYK9h8uUelROtljI/s4080/20231205_210934.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihUEjQ4Mjj1lxUWJ8Rhmh_hnHzOCkZTb4FHUuxpraIxP5SXBptGnDKOa6S6kPNYNrGRA8HdusENCHdGllZueP3ESC5p_y9D0uy5ase_EQgyiAwFLZwp968YZSU8ogsrXfbdrJIXqEo-8Sbqfxj74MHG_O_BQqEECNAkVQ7WtlNkL6tYK9h8uUelROtljI/s320/20231205_210934.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>close up </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>of course it's not finished, when are they ever!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Saturday was another cold visit to <a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2023/12/another-cold-walk-at-kew.html" target="_blank">Kew </a>but at least it was dry (if not sunny) I think the weekend coming will be back to wet<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxyr7u-Ki7dg7hrS9Y4hY0j3FtwZw2eh5JQ5wdOOUh8vF5m8QX3GV0y412DPT2zM14Cy51rAYPiDa-enViLD2mbdjoR2zStLBBlEqU5R-ivcr2GWDe9reCxm31DW33EYIBLZPsJGNu4m1YNBBxusbGWG9jIvfpy6QiqlCwZnrXhtF3ixzDFYEi76XFbJk/s5184/IMG_3105.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxyr7u-Ki7dg7hrS9Y4hY0j3FtwZw2eh5JQ5wdOOUh8vF5m8QX3GV0y412DPT2zM14Cy51rAYPiDa-enViLD2mbdjoR2zStLBBlEqU5R-ivcr2GWDe9reCxm31DW33EYIBLZPsJGNu4m1YNBBxusbGWG9jIvfpy6QiqlCwZnrXhtF3ixzDFYEi76XFbJk/s320/IMG_3105.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>almost fluffy seed heads<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhupRz4MwWTFuWNJ4IL2Q4CYDNHHSMEXA9_bTeh-L83bNrmBSl4lr9vB-YMO2cUsZiZI1QbglPHYxttDlz1loFL8vyOx0cF30NxR_TvAi1HjUmtLzgdKPcBzFGr1Ip0nnyTcSgEk9FHlEqQytA3MJsIairRHYPfikqj3LRjpT6-Ml3kAVk3qyXTod42_ds/s5184/IMG_3110.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhupRz4MwWTFuWNJ4IL2Q4CYDNHHSMEXA9_bTeh-L83bNrmBSl4lr9vB-YMO2cUsZiZI1QbglPHYxttDlz1loFL8vyOx0cF30NxR_TvAi1HjUmtLzgdKPcBzFGr1Ip0nnyTcSgEk9FHlEqQytA3MJsIairRHYPfikqj3LRjpT6-Ml3kAVk3qyXTod42_ds/s320/IMG_3110.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>mahonia for some winter colour. </p><p><br /></p><p>That's me for this week, happy WOYWW and hope you're more ahead of the game with Christmas than I am! </p></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-65855782410041541952023-11-29T00:00:00.003+00:002023-11-29T00:00:00.150+00:00WOYWW 756<p> Welcome deskers. time once more for <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WOYWW</a> and to share some crafty spaces. Week 756 sees us rounding out November, heck! </p><p>I received my first Christmas card in the post (thanks LLJ, efficient as ever!) and I've not finished mine let alone written them or bought the stamps to post them... maybe this weekend....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1p6D-2orePeR6k0DjSS6jWjZtXMTtzWSrvgzlI307bmv66PIY5CaBOuw6jlE68HV901zCYn5nQ2OwNyGJJffWc0wyUpnDo7KZlRRpCPvur87e2qHqcTQ_-TId-qiRdoRV-konNUw523dRfKmm4BWRipkcn5X_UVfpRT5mYoLM32gY4byAYZx0ZuiQKw8/s4080/20231126_171442.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1p6D-2orePeR6k0DjSS6jWjZtXMTtzWSrvgzlI307bmv66PIY5CaBOuw6jlE68HV901zCYn5nQ2OwNyGJJffWc0wyUpnDo7KZlRRpCPvur87e2qHqcTQ_-TId-qiRdoRV-konNUw523dRfKmm4BWRipkcn5X_UVfpRT5mYoLM32gY4byAYZx0ZuiQKw8/s320/20231126_171442.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>I was thrown off kilter on Sunday by my heating breaking down - on the coldest day of the year, obviously.<div><br /></div><div>Luckily my service contract with British Gas came through and by Monday lunchtime it was fixed </div><div><br /></div><div>but I did get some more cards made up...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I had to force myself because otherwise this would have been a very short post...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Saturday at Kew was really cold, but beautifully sunny </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlWcOUJ6pJizSE1O0F2fkfh1aeNAcmjtO9cTQJ28LvVDFv_myBDRtHC8a4FhMOZr4UXWfqOz7cjaatdRy6CSy69Anv4FDd_vMF45NKuVuuR36RvX0nO-Eh1ssaxqOdFa5LqBBwtv1WktBeWuo1OiCimCbeoYYANI63rgz-DAY48gVn-CDDNs_7SDn1Xls/s5184/IMG_2912.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlWcOUJ6pJizSE1O0F2fkfh1aeNAcmjtO9cTQJ28LvVDFv_myBDRtHC8a4FhMOZr4UXWfqOz7cjaatdRy6CSy69Anv4FDd_vMF45NKuVuuR36RvX0nO-Eh1ssaxqOdFa5LqBBwtv1WktBeWuo1OiCimCbeoYYANI63rgz-DAY48gVn-CDDNs_7SDn1Xls/s320/IMG_2912.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />and the light made for some stunning photos<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihcQEHpMUaI0H_nS3TkoM5Pr_tu8DZKDs6KB4oG3fRtQbqdTOQ8OOrxsEpbH8J4R0fVWgvqw9wBuBY489vC6LAn_NK0pKCqNBATVwxosDdXGQgSYFw-x6XVCeNxX0jcS0EVsPRAqFQl7UvEcF2jETbJl__OAkQyss9S41yr_QmpU1E6vZDsjw9Co1xI_g/s5184/IMG_2990.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihcQEHpMUaI0H_nS3TkoM5Pr_tu8DZKDs6KB4oG3fRtQbqdTOQ8OOrxsEpbH8J4R0fVWgvqw9wBuBY489vC6LAn_NK0pKCqNBATVwxosDdXGQgSYFw-x6XVCeNxX0jcS0EVsPRAqFQl7UvEcF2jETbJl__OAkQyss9S41yr_QmpU1E6vZDsjw9Co1xI_g/s320/IMG_2990.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdk8d1SIdLM0Ne3ZYzUruf01qp5gKzFYpKP8Bi7MeAai9fKRwsgtJNPRM2VTWW5xq2JPtM7i4lznPzxnXMs_yorg-tBYuCEMnaVo3uxa1w19ujYHmoaEKIsUEy-kuQ_kenqKOLfui6hidhe1H2wBlrsU-nOuz7sTrWI7zFdSkUuK3qINfDCGIguPzcCWg/s5184/IMG_3026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdk8d1SIdLM0Ne3ZYzUruf01qp5gKzFYpKP8Bi7MeAai9fKRwsgtJNPRM2VTWW5xq2JPtM7i4lznPzxnXMs_yorg-tBYuCEMnaVo3uxa1w19ujYHmoaEKIsUEy-kuQ_kenqKOLfui6hidhe1H2wBlrsU-nOuz7sTrWI7zFdSkUuK3qINfDCGIguPzcCWg/s320/IMG_3026.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>what a difference a week makes!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>My Kew buddy Kim has finally had the cast off her ankle, but is now in an air boot for another 6 weeks so still not mobile enough for Kew... she's gutted at having missed such a colourful autumn.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, that's me, thanks for visiting and I hope to catch your desks soon. Happy WOYWW <br /><p><br /></p></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-9978267791511189422023-11-22T00:00:00.010+00:002023-11-22T00:00:00.186+00:00WOYWW 755<p> Hello, deskers, here we are again, meeting for <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WOYWW</a> </p><p>It's still Christmas card factory here, but batch making does mean they add up quickly...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlvRBfklYordKfUAgs05MkLwhEEahWUmF-S4JJA3Bl5uCpo-v3CzwS6Xr6VTZ4XxW5ZIn08rTlydvCQZHBzEP9SuEEnjM4nlmEfo7QXlJjEPcM2zSU16x3x39dZIRiAw6_W7WGfWtutshyCL3yeGDw9vDshB_0v5nmbfso8eRGsgE7F4HN0d0PaCg52Q/s4080/20231119_141639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlvRBfklYordKfUAgs05MkLwhEEahWUmF-S4JJA3Bl5uCpo-v3CzwS6Xr6VTZ4XxW5ZIn08rTlydvCQZHBzEP9SuEEnjM4nlmEfo7QXlJjEPcM2zSU16x3x39dZIRiAw6_W7WGfWtutshyCL3yeGDw9vDshB_0v5nmbfso8eRGsgE7F4HN0d0PaCg52Q/s320/20231119_141639.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I was up early on Sunday to watch the F1 which started at the crazy time of 6am so once it had finished I could get back to Christmas cards...<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I had a count up and I've probably only got another 12 or so needed, but some of those will be slightly more special ones so will take a bit of planning.</div><div><br /></div><div>I wasn't happy with the colouring (never really like doing that) so probably won't do any more of those designs, although I quite like the neon "trees" </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>however I've stamped out some more masterboards <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf6sgYMhF9jyubOKz1Ud5j4fGyhMZTuPrFH4w-vkR3YI82GCSiJpRqUAyaBrwH6dWvRzl-uXk3OQdIXf7z92sEtBEYmRbNIWRaGo9EOpksBYWFTbdtKCHGGylz5ol4wFSKyDnyM8ICcYEaixksqJ5ilFqeTcqtZecl3UL6PRw3MT4d2J5CVyeNMimytfE/s4080/20231121_214242.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf6sgYMhF9jyubOKz1Ud5j4fGyhMZTuPrFH4w-vkR3YI82GCSiJpRqUAyaBrwH6dWvRzl-uXk3OQdIXf7z92sEtBEYmRbNIWRaGo9EOpksBYWFTbdtKCHGGylz5ol4wFSKyDnyM8ICcYEaixksqJ5ilFqeTcqtZecl3UL6PRw3MT4d2J5CVyeNMimytfE/s320/20231121_214242.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br />I used blues and green, as I really liked that combination on some of the earlier ones, and pink/purple.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I had a good trip to<a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2023/11/kew-bit-damp-this-week.html" target="_blank"> Kew</a> on Saturday, the weather was much better than forecast and the rain stopped after a while. it was good to see some more of the Christmas lights trail, which has now opened (booking essential) </div><div><br /></div><div>Snapper was my favourite...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuPi_seKsRiF6FI8pO_kWv6H-Klgx8i0RYdMkzC0J2qdGMa0oPa6JJgqoWybkO8-Lk5rShrzEcOVZ2qveZ_gHD1CF9xNHyJyULtPdlXLPf9JbzMxEVQjkjH_sY2AYtak7MZCsRgJs15VfqOUIh-dSqk5uCybbAFcq3mpMk6HPldbywjHURvAGta2KrmE/s4080/20231118_102501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuPi_seKsRiF6FI8pO_kWv6H-Klgx8i0RYdMkzC0J2qdGMa0oPa6JJgqoWybkO8-Lk5rShrzEcOVZ2qveZ_gHD1CF9xNHyJyULtPdlXLPf9JbzMxEVQjkjH_sY2AYtak7MZCsRgJs15VfqOUIh-dSqk5uCybbAFcq3mpMk6HPldbywjHURvAGta2KrmE/s320/20231118_102501.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div><br /></div>he's the star of this year's John Lewis Christmas ad.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfDLNJh4Ys-PjanKPXyIBZtuYGBMro_rzU2-HlcyFMQs1M6HdYHTOhT6D_58at79XibXmANNh7G5fFaJ0T2mAnn39evwd4OMU4LAjAWHPb9dekOxJQzyJF2aFXXZNZ7ad0QxvC1XQst3JQ50QCOjIas0HfyZ1KBhDXt_s7HrEQ509cuX4Y3U82Bd5PY0/s5184/IMG_2818.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfDLNJh4Ys-PjanKPXyIBZtuYGBMro_rzU2-HlcyFMQs1M6HdYHTOhT6D_58at79XibXmANNh7G5fFaJ0T2mAnn39evwd4OMU4LAjAWHPb9dekOxJQzyJF2aFXXZNZ7ad0QxvC1XQst3JQ50QCOjIas0HfyZ1KBhDXt_s7HrEQ509cuX4Y3U82Bd5PY0/s320/IMG_2818.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>and I had fun with the bauble selfies, although it was hard to see some of them for raindrops <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWZYYm9TeFMPHFOsSYqI1zrer44PK7tRDADRji61FQVbYqzMNlUnVPhP_YOFjnILcJsM3Kzf7F1B7IETr9zrcURsZd1AeWQ3VRmczY9Dlm__Biripcl9x4EwYYe5z7inOy4yyrge8AZgoAAKYq6PbKvO30xGs_KOphehHzTnYMLuYvQc2vGSR1UOdtMw/s5184/IMG_2785.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWZYYm9TeFMPHFOsSYqI1zrer44PK7tRDADRji61FQVbYqzMNlUnVPhP_YOFjnILcJsM3Kzf7F1B7IETr9zrcURsZd1AeWQ3VRmczY9Dlm__Biripcl9x4EwYYe5z7inOy4yyrge8AZgoAAKYq6PbKvO30xGs_KOphehHzTnYMLuYvQc2vGSR1UOdtMw/s320/IMG_2785.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>thanks for looking, I'll be round soon. <br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-72549006844635060902023-11-15T00:00:00.012+00:002023-11-15T00:00:00.150+00:00WOYWW 754<p> Wednesday again. so it's <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WOYWW </a>time Check the details with Julia at the Stamping Ground. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6r4RlJEj1hJX4tT3i4ytJDWoOaZ4lnSqJNWL0NouEt1zOjL1NvyKebLf-xusf5MFtL9BZgj64NxLG2SHfK1CBasAc6Zopf_eA2j6_PS6ltfI_ZO5JBNU8MSAe6JRspGjG73Hzo0u4Nj5c_N92mtBWT3cp-h0Ty_eujiATOrMiQKJquJeVlmzFlpTwR0o/s4080/20231112_162035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6r4RlJEj1hJX4tT3i4ytJDWoOaZ4lnSqJNWL0NouEt1zOjL1NvyKebLf-xusf5MFtL9BZgj64NxLG2SHfK1CBasAc6Zopf_eA2j6_PS6ltfI_ZO5JBNU8MSAe6JRspGjG73Hzo0u4Nj5c_N92mtBWT3cp-h0Ty_eujiATOrMiQKJquJeVlmzFlpTwR0o/s320/20231112_162035.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>I did a bit more stamping for some more Christmas cards <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>got some colouring in to do now! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSSZeexVihzODC4qLa5C4PiwwxNrqf5zz7lbJZqBWQL7UlBrKFKuyK1_H3xk5c3OI2_jnLfxnfsItR8jNOimkrPb2ZyaAp0iLB0aCPM51CPR-lhv3GLOh19MAhgkGUpHMf9jl7xiSQMf4IB8Tj39ZcknhQOr9OzjwkEWZVr3sXjHzYUpDlsBy2lJy6e4M/s4080/20231112_163345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSSZeexVihzODC4qLa5C4PiwwxNrqf5zz7lbJZqBWQL7UlBrKFKuyK1_H3xk5c3OI2_jnLfxnfsItR8jNOimkrPb2ZyaAp0iLB0aCPM51CPR-lhv3GLOh19MAhgkGUpHMf9jl7xiSQMf4IB8Tj39ZcknhQOr9OzjwkEWZVr3sXjHzYUpDlsBy2lJy6e4M/s320/20231112_163345.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>and made up some more cards (bottom left) <br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Saturday of course was Kew day, and it was glorious! <a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-sunny-armistice-day-at-kew.html" target="_blank">full of colour</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuo_JUS8xNyekGh5kBDs1dr8kDgUKhqdFsYk_Wx7JjzV8ML-mRbRxhBwl_7s-ihcn7t6GHVv3JQi6I6XijbxcBLiDdfStD2GNJbHNDuprqz0d8SrZW5wY98OKCZPcNBVh4fh7hQCWjFz9FVh_-QeNg6kUrny3W84kYSwmDCLP3X3J41NS9qgdqGtjcjy8/s5184/IMG_2534.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuo_JUS8xNyekGh5kBDs1dr8kDgUKhqdFsYk_Wx7JjzV8ML-mRbRxhBwl_7s-ihcn7t6GHVv3JQi6I6XijbxcBLiDdfStD2GNJbHNDuprqz0d8SrZW5wY98OKCZPcNBVh4fh7hQCWjFz9FVh_-QeNg6kUrny3W84kYSwmDCLP3X3J41NS9qgdqGtjcjy8/s320/IMG_2534.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>what can you say - wow! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin6zt5i-WuPwwvzsD9RrNBhYKqEtKwlCt50jqzJ0G6jnAVxNwiuO_sz14lwROcHebnhlPzzbmM3NKc-nH9zS3EKIQHnNDNFAFJw_WtwzDDceR8PzZB4jyirNMobH-YRkDhe7nFM-6-YeM9RpY70vSSRPN7iv_8YrykcRrcR9ZCOMtj72M9d15EqtnUeoE/s5184/IMG_2642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin6zt5i-WuPwwvzsD9RrNBhYKqEtKwlCt50jqzJ0G6jnAVxNwiuO_sz14lwROcHebnhlPzzbmM3NKc-nH9zS3EKIQHnNDNFAFJw_WtwzDDceR8PzZB4jyirNMobH-YRkDhe7nFM-6-YeM9RpY70vSSRPN7iv_8YrykcRrcR9ZCOMtj72M9d15EqtnUeoE/s320/IMG_2642.JPG" width="213" /></a></div>this tree was so red, so beautiful </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p>Thanks for dropping by, I'll be round to yours soon.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-774986702342679552023-11-08T00:00:00.022+00:002023-11-08T00:00:00.170+00:00WOYWW 753<p> Welcome back deskers, it's Wednesday again, can only mean it's <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WOYWW </a></p><p>I set to with the masterboards at the weekend and cut some of them up ready for Christmas cards,...</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYCYldpKCYU6rLgPg-SGv32xsN8k0i3KWhN1FqdIFT5Um6EwUpO2iqqz-U3a3onwpKHmoCpZGUz1xPNgLaYDAbWWqbCjX8GLZrPZs0lQXWJvbnA9CXThRrt6rzSHH33z8yM7wDv5PKg8_M3fNHacLq5-GYDjp4a0mBqTue7ai9JlSzuBawnxfR77Ozkc/s2504/20231105_121359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2504" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYCYldpKCYU6rLgPg-SGv32xsN8k0i3KWhN1FqdIFT5Um6EwUpO2iqqz-U3a3onwpKHmoCpZGUz1xPNgLaYDAbWWqbCjX8GLZrPZs0lQXWJvbnA9CXThRrt6rzSHH33z8yM7wDv5PKg8_M3fNHacLq5-GYDjp4a0mBqTue7ai9JlSzuBawnxfR77Ozkc/s320/20231105_121359.jpg" width="293" /></a></div>had a good old rummage through the boxes of card blanks, for the right shades for the masterboards..<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>cut out the matching coloured greetings...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1csghwnKUhli0uarV8FyE9L6Ly3r2qFMwE76Kdp0b31jCzu_Kx_afhah9nhFC7-KWF1j_uYGdh4Fva33h1wAYQJTg_SwgWmGrBMxK1WJp_a1vvB4EW6q3V3HCBc8VcGORQJ8UBNvcilzk3XhJ6d07n3TILzG0gS-EzqwtM5L4ZUZ2cGKmmjBE5vcD0kE/s3061/20231105_141112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3061" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1csghwnKUhli0uarV8FyE9L6Ly3r2qFMwE76Kdp0b31jCzu_Kx_afhah9nhFC7-KWF1j_uYGdh4Fva33h1wAYQJTg_SwgWmGrBMxK1WJp_a1vvB4EW6q3V3HCBc8VcGORQJ8UBNvcilzk3XhJ6d07n3TILzG0gS-EzqwtM5L4ZUZ2cGKmmjBE5vcD0kE/s320/20231105_141112.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>and then thought, no, mount them up and get some finished!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>still got quite a few masterboards to cut for the next series...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2023/11/kew.html" target="_blank">Kew</a> on Saturday was wet to start with but not for as long as the forecast said, and actually turned out to be lovely!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2CO9UfdT6be0lVNdiFlyPGqHDkXXQJACMxZV-M12xOEXWqN4UZqH_nzt8Qk9u0QI0Khk_RhMmZyVvb5kC94tzvXpF118HIZlMP99-hDdjEMd9t6LEx1Hkvf0_Hxjv1EskVbW8vKyEUbmZVuYAMat78XQAm0dOMYI_mndCOki4dDI6SGv5CUu4lle5X0/s5184/IMG_2379.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2CO9UfdT6be0lVNdiFlyPGqHDkXXQJACMxZV-M12xOEXWqN4UZqH_nzt8Qk9u0QI0Khk_RhMmZyVvb5kC94tzvXpF118HIZlMP99-hDdjEMd9t6LEx1Hkvf0_Hxjv1EskVbW8vKyEUbmZVuYAMat78XQAm0dOMYI_mndCOki4dDI6SGv5CUu4lle5X0/s320/IMG_2379.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>it was still raining whilst I was taking this<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZR30cJMsSk9G1Vl9WDt19APvOBw2SmJIhSjrRQf7RVhkeI5Uf1BFEfRjFrdvO5OR0SnQYOootEMX6O74SH3LK0oM_T5e_yKHh_FBh5FKb0rvOGCa3DZfH3HrapwJ95I4VCRTcTFIpWX-qxpzONFLaawjJD0VGGVcwivpn-W3gHg_2vvfO-ZiZtcLlWDE/s5184/IMG_2527.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZR30cJMsSk9G1Vl9WDt19APvOBw2SmJIhSjrRQf7RVhkeI5Uf1BFEfRjFrdvO5OR0SnQYOootEMX6O74SH3LK0oM_T5e_yKHh_FBh5FKb0rvOGCa3DZfH3HrapwJ95I4VCRTcTFIpWX-qxpzONFLaawjJD0VGGVcwivpn-W3gHg_2vvfO-ZiZtcLlWDE/s320/IMG_2527.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>but an hour or so later, just look at the blue sky!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>(this is the alpine house)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZLzi3T385239Abpyl3w3cD_7GqiEMuZCP5S78DgYJPS5zkUzK790c-qRs4UwyjP7jbOve7S-mX5_TMGpQYs8TqZy6RN8QRGFhttFPqxkipwhtBf6nlAP_-ci5iTo-sNXLhZEoSIKO_MQ29LItpguaepnsllN_TlNxzRB_Ziry5DLJ9jAOBd7I8YyGorU/s4080/20231104_123731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZLzi3T385239Abpyl3w3cD_7GqiEMuZCP5S78DgYJPS5zkUzK790c-qRs4UwyjP7jbOve7S-mX5_TMGpQYs8TqZy6RN8QRGFhttFPqxkipwhtBf6nlAP_-ci5iTo-sNXLhZEoSIKO_MQ29LItpguaepnsllN_TlNxzRB_Ziry5DLJ9jAOBd7I8YyGorU/s320/20231104_123731.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div>the only trouble with the big Kew umbrella is it is so cumbersome! Does make a handy walking stick though! <br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for visiting, I'll catch your desks soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy WOYWW </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-53626698302228406992023-11-01T00:00:00.025+00:002023-11-01T00:00:00.149+00:00WOYWW 752<p> Hello deskers welcome to another week's <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WOYWW. </a> I have new goodies to share today as promised last week. New stamps from Dina Wakley. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRxeRIIx0wNBZuI4VQ55PwgCH3L8yKPazKP_rqdJTNMCO2hu62Brf_N4rwjVTVTCQQ5HyrLJdL1KwtGB2q82Xt1TxBAMy-trUhpEC4XK5DuzXAAGojZhUGzfsloKruwVcXCPLijyszPRKiHkogS1MaugkZsJ_YjSClyYhvwxwKxErLAB4ip3Y00jGTag/s4080/20231026_185656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRxeRIIx0wNBZuI4VQ55PwgCH3L8yKPazKP_rqdJTNMCO2hu62Brf_N4rwjVTVTCQQ5HyrLJdL1KwtGB2q82Xt1TxBAMy-trUhpEC4XK5DuzXAAGojZhUGzfsloKruwVcXCPLijyszPRKiHkogS1MaugkZsJ_YjSClyYhvwxwKxErLAB4ip3Y00jGTag/s320/20231026_185656.jpg" width="180" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZWRjT7gjQxwpuYwRIDlXRVKebZM-gzwGOkXXlNy2c8_s3nxTjHYBsF0xUICq4cSiUIIdyP2i2cTNbGW146qv8uVe6NQeCyiLDxRfdc0ryOcVmb_kDGODSFzuegFZPbBjYmczemC4YOX0flpKV02tuSEGiM-0nVzCTVWwVBzPCXwIbDGAMZe7R1Go1vOk/s4080/20231029_143950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZWRjT7gjQxwpuYwRIDlXRVKebZM-gzwGOkXXlNy2c8_s3nxTjHYBsF0xUICq4cSiUIIdyP2i2cTNbGW146qv8uVe6NQeCyiLDxRfdc0ryOcVmb_kDGODSFzuegFZPbBjYmczemC4YOX0flpKV02tuSEGiM-0nVzCTVWwVBzPCXwIbDGAMZe7R1Go1vOk/s320/20231029_143950.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>the only "crafting" i've done is to stamp out some of the images mostly in black but some in the medieval blue verasfine clair ink (I adore this colour) <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6kWNIn0-nzhrlpmFyEFqPYCjyrJTy-FewiDDZ2rou1O1QnE7TKtHqzugMCznBbqmpFSaw-SME-BNYnm75e88K__RRBoUeYBq3h2oXoW9k1zcfD3lv49g0vwdVTIx_5P6PWLmhSpZntsIv7fxtzv4yFS_RLGnnh2w1HpYjWyZAoItJ6cf5ENqueXk-2NM/s4080/20231029_144009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6kWNIn0-nzhrlpmFyEFqPYCjyrJTy-FewiDDZ2rou1O1QnE7TKtHqzugMCznBbqmpFSaw-SME-BNYnm75e88K__RRBoUeYBq3h2oXoW9k1zcfD3lv49g0vwdVTIx_5P6PWLmhSpZntsIv7fxtzv4yFS_RLGnnh2w1HpYjWyZAoItJ6cf5ENqueXk-2NM/s320/20231029_144009.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I meant to use some of the images on last week's journal pages, but haven't got there yet! <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Last Saturday at <a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2023/10/kew-final-9am-opening.html" target="_blank">Kew</a> was gorgeous - mostly avoiding rain, one brief shower.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBIzf5mYIqW1igMasuOmlZFaWwnLDwsU8gOizWzBOqf0RvNAH-xKyulvcnPcBwrSXjefQggyCwVFXXXHIpNJwtCv2jWY7fnzOBvWrOjfsD6Lgh72F-CaSmUQD_8_VEHJTun4b6cFm3S4D05yWFzOhfIUvqi54Dhy8aVeTodQSjtFo_IvSEU6QoTfgMfTI/s5184/IMG_2070.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBIzf5mYIqW1igMasuOmlZFaWwnLDwsU8gOizWzBOqf0RvNAH-xKyulvcnPcBwrSXjefQggyCwVFXXXHIpNJwtCv2jWY7fnzOBvWrOjfsD6Lgh72F-CaSmUQD_8_VEHJTun4b6cFm3S4D05yWFzOhfIUvqi54Dhy8aVeTodQSjtFo_IvSEU6QoTfgMfTI/s320/IMG_2070.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>one of my favourite views of the pond by the Palm House, with fabulous reflections<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jDwXsPRmwu8X9pqVuQQFeY76otcpZAvk8DkTuaOINocfG_Vv24H1ReEm8_c9yGKbcpbzUs42iazKBTgtr3dgpno8vhbpBb2eJtQB4z-xkE1XAPQNNw7DdnFP2-YOgVhTypXs50dhXy6yJpfZrNnkCiJZoZmietTXn5eXNWau4hMjq8qb06N3TRgs_F8/s5184/IMG_2313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jDwXsPRmwu8X9pqVuQQFeY76otcpZAvk8DkTuaOINocfG_Vv24H1ReEm8_c9yGKbcpbzUs42iazKBTgtr3dgpno8vhbpBb2eJtQB4z-xkE1XAPQNNw7DdnFP2-YOgVhTypXs50dhXy6yJpfZrNnkCiJZoZmietTXn5eXNWau4hMjq8qb06N3TRgs_F8/s320/IMG_2313.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>and in the sunshine the autumn leaves were stunning.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy November - how on earth! (I should be making Christmas cards!!)</div><div><br /></div><div><div>see you soon, happy WOYWW </div><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-36525580825774468032023-10-25T00:00:00.016+01:002023-10-25T00:00:00.143+01:00WOYWW 751<p> Welcome deskers. Wednesday again, time for <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WOYWW </a> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did some more layers to last week's journal pages. (not finished, needs a title or a quote.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjErNqhVo02FBiMMgbI4e6z44txTOmBS9DnMaAfdxCBviaJiHXjcL1Cl9BwUl5c75deZnZbfcRgLrBEbzBIt6Gw8kRBhcRgfP_m3zsHolr9hzdzjjlAPM1n1YUpcXCbjIsDhj3V9pdvmktnNXT7xAHEMlVm15TkPLJHFjOSHOoWUT1p69AaaEtnCxNMMqA/s3841/20231024_210037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2002" data-original-width="3841" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjErNqhVo02FBiMMgbI4e6z44txTOmBS9DnMaAfdxCBviaJiHXjcL1Cl9BwUl5c75deZnZbfcRgLrBEbzBIt6Gw8kRBhcRgfP_m3zsHolr9hzdzjjlAPM1n1YUpcXCbjIsDhj3V9pdvmktnNXT7xAHEMlVm15TkPLJHFjOSHOoWUT1p69AaaEtnCxNMMqA/w400-h209/20231024_210037.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Around the neon circles I'd done last week I added some stencilling - paints this time, Sky and Heather. and stamped some little dots in black and white (which is gesso) I found one of Dina's stamps that was slightly curved so it would fit round the circles. Shame I didn't have one that curled the other way round for the top layer of circles! </p><p>The journal is Dina's small square kraft journal, BJ; I've never handmade a journal ! </p><p>I've ordered the 4 sets of new stamps that Dina launched on Monday.... so they should be here for next week's desk!</p><p><a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2023/10/kew-very-wet.html" target="_blank">Kew</a> on Saturday was.... wet. Not, luckily as wet as Scotland or most of the rest of the country... I feel so sorry for all those people who've been flooded out. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPsVZVrn4SrvVxqlgrWjDRNRqNyp-Vwzb1D5YJZgYSr3cJd3yF9IVYILrep-RsdyzL_GjSuq7mtWzEtRTtaPClnW7Z_m8p1kgGxLmXjxnuw-UyXcIiyfxCZPyCbUrS0mITxoAbHbzLo8skqyUZZh8kvQwpgx6Yka_blqOtAexJq1ZwufTffKZ2JhbiUUo/s5184/IMG_1956.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPsVZVrn4SrvVxqlgrWjDRNRqNyp-Vwzb1D5YJZgYSr3cJd3yF9IVYILrep-RsdyzL_GjSuq7mtWzEtRTtaPClnW7Z_m8p1kgGxLmXjxnuw-UyXcIiyfxCZPyCbUrS0mITxoAbHbzLo8skqyUZZh8kvQwpgx6Yka_blqOtAexJq1ZwufTffKZ2JhbiUUo/s320/IMG_1956.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>water literally dripping of the berries</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZcYQWufH53I2bdEI12kgzyvUYMe6ViCpQN1AGK0ah9oCxmaWpjZ7_OJck9ClKdu5wSnRvBQmqR4t3dhmiEqZaXbE3lwFZ9oDFvVeB9oaKyvT9-BzHTop9JiCnSeXrQTT8QMMroAXE9NEpMnjoZ7NdyT6L4bFa3TmbBCVISHkUCThph8mx5MOc2Vmcinc/s4080/20231021_103809.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZcYQWufH53I2bdEI12kgzyvUYMe6ViCpQN1AGK0ah9oCxmaWpjZ7_OJck9ClKdu5wSnRvBQmqR4t3dhmiEqZaXbE3lwFZ9oDFvVeB9oaKyvT9-BzHTop9JiCnSeXrQTT8QMMroAXE9NEpMnjoZ7NdyT6L4bFa3TmbBCVISHkUCThph8mx5MOc2Vmcinc/s320/20231021_103809.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>I love this path when it's been raining hard, the puddles show such gorgeous reflections of the Temperate House<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I don't think this coming Saturday will be <b>quite</b> as wet... but it's still forecast to be wet <br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Jan, I think 3 years till I get my state pension. Am hoping I might be able to stop working before then though! </p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for looking, and I'll catch up with you soon. Happy WOYWW </p></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-31897478929879821262023-10-18T00:00:00.058+01:002023-10-18T00:00:00.138+01:00WOYWW 750<p> Another week has gone in a flash and it's time again for <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WOYWW. </a> </p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCj36P0wadr-EWht5AbFXk804jm_hbQ7KMMkAGORSM7b3hYHn6Wb7qXn4YqOOqp6DP4LBBBp0AkRYM6K2vaHim6_gyx8LgmcXS0bv776LAm2wfWLYWIPBlMvPiiz4-1EHjyoXUX9cFwmFZPGRSsjE5KK5MEa7ePOjEvgElW9Rcwq57SuuI7c0h2HZk7SU/s4080/20231015_154408.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCj36P0wadr-EWht5AbFXk804jm_hbQ7KMMkAGORSM7b3hYHn6Wb7qXn4YqOOqp6DP4LBBBp0AkRYM6K2vaHim6_gyx8LgmcXS0bv776LAm2wfWLYWIPBlMvPiiz4-1EHjyoXUX9cFwmFZPGRSsjE5KK5MEa7ePOjEvgElW9Rcwq57SuuI7c0h2HZk7SU/s320/20231015_154408.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>I did stamp out some Christmas sentiments for trimming and adding to the images from last week - once I cut them down!<p></p><p>I decided to do some in coloured ink to tone with the colours in the masterboards that I'll be cutting up, although mostly I stamped in black. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I also started playing in the small kraft journal </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QxurRYXXYtCwniAJzB5Ps1yvcvLnzuTmdfIiUTiUwkzRRkGWtqUlBZLut4jRzYAayRBiIT4RAiY61Xvdpc94xYlnyg7DZUSLv1O_XJCaGO4wvlu2R-7x-fMhD29nSikW6-VovrquQdy1eCSaawhnvMOVLKm9W_0qaMB4JhwbM3yztFUKeFWasima9H8/s4080/20231015_165009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2296" data-original-width="4080" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QxurRYXXYtCwniAJzB5Ps1yvcvLnzuTmdfIiUTiUwkzRRkGWtqUlBZLut4jRzYAayRBiIT4RAiY61Xvdpc94xYlnyg7DZUSLv1O_XJCaGO4wvlu2R-7x-fMhD29nSikW6-VovrquQdy1eCSaawhnvMOVLKm9W_0qaMB4JhwbM3yztFUKeFWasima9H8/s320/20231015_165009.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I cut some circles from a sheet of collage tissue (Dina Wakley)<br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>and added some neon to them - the orange and pink are the paints and the yellow is the gloss, because I couldn't get the yellow paint out of the bottle and couldn't be bothered to go and find a pin to clear the nozzle.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbpUKlBRvOJ-SuMgQPRRyC4mVw_EWC68SaL1xNMMKIn1XK6AnR-d6dz_thcabOODh076zzEGCcpSLeQPvanasVQz9py3jbRidRbJi23PC0wh0Gs9xmio3giiIYkZvkVlBl5oiZguGqz5buVBYS1QRufEW2jHt-LC5-YgcD4SjjsQpNXVYaDFuXq0r5P6Y/s4080/20231015_170125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2296" data-original-width="4080" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbpUKlBRvOJ-SuMgQPRRyC4mVw_EWC68SaL1xNMMKIn1XK6AnR-d6dz_thcabOODh076zzEGCcpSLeQPvanasVQz9py3jbRidRbJi23PC0wh0Gs9xmio3giiIYkZvkVlBl5oiZguGqz5buVBYS1QRufEW2jHt-LC5-YgcD4SjjsQpNXVYaDFuXq0r5P6Y/s320/20231015_170125.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div>I've been too tired after work since to add to the page. </div><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Saturday's trip to <a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2023/10/autumn-colours-at-kew.html" target="_blank">Kew </a>was chilly - it's definitely autumn now, but at least it was sunny (this weekend will be chilly and wet and no hint of sun at all!)</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8i6UmQ68hr63Ord3pbm_0ugV7HMhrLJLjk85eil0lYHXx8nGDZEq2SBi-uCSsMA0ldPmpNTtEpWqPE3YvSqL1JQwWCrE5vFD4HDQRDOuEUvtFGCYxROiEdkivq2dB39N9maVrg3azsOp-vMuN0zT3BvDoB3mGSpY7H7gR0AnHXUlGp1UuYjn9nSgVt8U/s320/20231014_103043.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>the lake was especially beautiful </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope you are all well, I will be round to catch up with your crafty spaces soon. </div><br /></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-74315847072603554562023-10-11T00:00:00.015+01:002023-10-11T00:00:00.157+01:00WOYWW 749<p> Time again for WOYWW - desk sharing day with Julia at<a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> The Stamping-Ground. </a></p><p>I bet you're expecting me to say I've done nothing (again) but you'd be wrong..</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUCuAtN1mLIuu8f4_becvxyZ1jLWK9CyyBtTmbfuJ0BtDdUfHb8EV7FkII6HTIX-0bQgDeJ8XqqiPPZUNM5IzvoCBHLYjD2fkSpeAfsdzArcpjy4wSCq0XBYv14GQRtnxP7nDW3GfaKBD3TKbRTX66Y0FFJMT76FbN2mdqifTqi0trGTn73xGvogyrwVs/s320/20231008_112746.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>using my go-to Magenta (wood mounted of course) stamps<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN3wPN1zLWlgCxPncbRu47lpSmvcMKs6U9fN5HYQW20yFomkxDRQ9zoBguxbhfO2NXjFIkNN24NpBqqdLNFl3EI6tgOob7e6OSbJg7ALdvb-RCv-IwVX-UZcWHd2WZaXo6a5_MzvmgTfvjCoRH7P0Mec03su0iovRrhY74G3gpw0mHndc3vBWs5dhA848/s4080/20231008_154917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN3wPN1zLWlgCxPncbRu47lpSmvcMKs6U9fN5HYQW20yFomkxDRQ9zoBguxbhfO2NXjFIkNN24NpBqqdLNFl3EI6tgOob7e6OSbJg7ALdvb-RCv-IwVX-UZcWHd2WZaXo6a5_MzvmgTfvjCoRH7P0Mec03su0iovRrhY74G3gpw0mHndc3vBWs5dhA848/s320/20231008_154917.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>for Christmas backgrounds.<div>I don't think they were intended as Christmas designs, but they always give me that impression and I use them year after year for this purpose</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Mainly because it's quick, and you can vary the colours you use so much</div><div><br /></div><div>and can cut them up to get LOADS of bits to mount onto card blanks. <br /><p>a few quick seasonal sentiments and Bob's your uncle...or he will be! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Next it's<a href="https://photosbyh.blogspot.com/2023/10/kew-in-october.html" target="_blank"> Kew</a>... Saturday (down here in the South at least ) was beautiful, I know Scotland had lots and lots of rain.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiab2ZuAccia7IzlR5EzPdKu2vXKn8kHiwnhn9qSMj8jodmob2kQgsaD00FF7t95PASmdxVvsNpGZKKe4Wu6m6WWJY3DQiVjmCPkLBDLXewfu4sUt8X1ssRxmbw8PpZR0e4kKbKlC6TWYvITWroxeB3FN2yMW6Zvp4rCUfbwfB9qgXBYNaebaIWBvJhLAY/s5184/IMG_1410.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiab2ZuAccia7IzlR5EzPdKu2vXKn8kHiwnhn9qSMj8jodmob2kQgsaD00FF7t95PASmdxVvsNpGZKKe4Wu6m6WWJY3DQiVjmCPkLBDLXewfu4sUt8X1ssRxmbw8PpZR0e4kKbKlC6TWYvITWroxeB3FN2yMW6Zvp4rCUfbwfB9qgXBYNaebaIWBvJhLAY/s320/IMG_1410.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>this was taken through the gate waiting to be let in.</div><div><br /></div><div>stunning colours. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2kNz1LXqWSsrx9u3pXhRJ3d2ceT_vAOs4kj3pWJzZ-fmPHoin1KqmrTVput9cBnu6luteN3fKgWs-FlTRkL0f3hRxcZtH1ebhzpFvK8vsyXfABGyVO0I96wqqOcj1FFqE147mSDjS4Z3eHx2XE-nw2GgiJnwIsbgEgm31yBkdIiXvxe94JNTqJN3dpQ/s5184/IMG_1597.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2kNz1LXqWSsrx9u3pXhRJ3d2ceT_vAOs4kj3pWJzZ-fmPHoin1KqmrTVput9cBnu6luteN3fKgWs-FlTRkL0f3hRxcZtH1ebhzpFvK8vsyXfABGyVO0I96wqqOcj1FFqE147mSDjS4Z3eHx2XE-nw2GgiJnwIsbgEgm31yBkdIiXvxe94JNTqJN3dpQ/s320/IMG_1597.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>low down shooting again.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for looking, ad happy WOYWW </p></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177094293839569646.post-31595318122353801692023-10-04T00:00:00.009+01:002023-10-04T00:00:00.205+01:00WOYWW 748<p> Hello, deskers, welcome to October...and welcome to<a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> WOYWW </a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSJFLMhpZxGxQsChyphenhyphenvbXo25ruqvyVp9dIRuxv2uSQwYEmy_M3aMrig7TyzSY7-YI2Xarkw2GcEb1J63wZHGLqRJNfLg4X7PrAUGTdyc04-W-601juIlJ1GUVbexOqGADnpmckOYlUt4gnA9q246gzqOWAOzSITk1G3OAk19xuBOXiMUcJN4c8Z7K7P2Yo/s4080/20231001_142320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2296" data-original-width="4080" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSJFLMhpZxGxQsChyphenhyphenvbXo25ruqvyVp9dIRuxv2uSQwYEmy_M3aMrig7TyzSY7-YI2Xarkw2GcEb1J63wZHGLqRJNfLg4X7PrAUGTdyc04-W-601juIlJ1GUVbexOqGADnpmckOYlUt4gnA9q246gzqOWAOzSITk1G3OAk19xuBOXiMUcJN4c8Z7K7P2Yo/s320/20231001_142320.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>so, following on from last week's daubing of the neons, I carried on, on both pages.<div><br /></div><div>on the left I added some more neon gloss, from the dropper - dripping blobs this time. added some stencilled paint (sky) and on the right page I used the neon paint through a stencil - it's a much more subtle neon over the white gesso<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebXFtYTSOSwLIuJUFUhcmOI3HyaDpiCdFADJSloky13gFv7Zy-yHrLlrUEFS6R8OrWxVofvsAmDSKTuaxCTH1h7wkarfRBpll3PBC5ZNygOWoILCunuD0KpM-ArPNH5SykY0l6FibQTz7A3ZJBF7qq6h06VHzuuRKrAyH_73YNA5GhCw159T2GKkBnH8/s4080/20231001_164742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2296" data-original-width="4080" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebXFtYTSOSwLIuJUFUhcmOI3HyaDpiCdFADJSloky13gFv7Zy-yHrLlrUEFS6R8OrWxVofvsAmDSKTuaxCTH1h7wkarfRBpll3PBC5ZNygOWoILCunuD0KpM-ArPNH5SykY0l6FibQTz7A3ZJBF7qq6h06VHzuuRKrAyH_73YNA5GhCw159T2GKkBnH8/s320/20231001_164742.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>some collage tissue pieces and a couple of stamped figures.</p><p>I fully intended to have added a quote to the left page to finish it, but Sunday was taken up watching the Ryder Cup golf (go Europe) and ... that was it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Saturday was the last "early" at Kew, at 8am - I shall miss the fabulous light at that time but not the 5am alarm time. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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