WOYWW 252 {bit early but then so was Julia!!}

Golly Gosh, It has been like forever since I took part in a desk hop, mainly coz i've not had time OR my desk has been a baron wasteland with nothing to see.
But Julia's link popped onto my facebook wall at just the right time to remind me, and there were goodies on my desk so I thought what the hell.

Centre and left there are several doilies, and couple of tiny tea cups, both of which were charity shop bargains and are earmarked for shabby projects, to the right a mould with play-doh.. just experimenting!
Oh and behind the teacups, a little basket stuffed with my new addiction.. crochet flowers, I just taught myself via utube vids and now I can't stop making them!!
I look forward to seeing what's on your desk!

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Happy Birthday

To me!!!

Today i'm just popping in to tell you a couple of things..
Firstly there is a week long challenge happening over on the Snazzy's Blog hosted by yours truly.
So do pop on over and join in.. it's a nice easy one with a couple of prizes to be won.

Secondly, Today is my very last post for Sam Poole's DT so do pop by if you've time.

And lastly a BIG THANK YOU to the lovely peeps that took the time to send me birthday cards,
{have edited as more cards have arrived}
Lily, Clare, Sandy & Hels for the gorgeous cards AND awesome gifts ♥♥♥ Thank you so much girls ♥♥♥
& Alison, Kerry, JJ, Dede, Joyceee, Helen, Lesley & Nicky for wonderful handmade cards ♥ Love them all ♥

Along with the many peeps who have left comments on my facebook and twitter feeds,
THANK YOU ALL xoxox
You have made my day that much more special xo

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Melt Pot Fun

Yesterday I spent a lovely day with my friend Nicky {i know double trouble right!}
We had lunch and then went and enjoyed a lovely afternoon with Hels Sheridan and the Melt pot @ Craftasmic in Taunton.

We played with wax for the first half of class then onto utee for the second, creating a little canvas with both elements.

I also treated myself to some goodies with some birthday money I had from my OH's parents and my friend Nicky.

All in all a super day had by all xo
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A Vintage Journey {it inspired me to blog!!!!!}

Yesterday saw the launch of a brand new challenge blog

A Vintage Journey

It's a vintage and shabby chic style Tim Holtz inspired challenge blog run by the ever so wonderful Brenda Brown and supported by a whole host of wonderfully talented gals. You must go check it out.

The first theme as you would imagine was 'Anything Tim' though mine turned into everything Tim lol

I started by making a hidden book stack from envelopes, I then inked um all up with distress, I used papers from the French Industrial pad, along with some of the new ephemera pack pieces to decorate the front. I also used a Tim stamp {from the shabby french set} for the postmark , and some pearl beads for the feet.

I chucked in a few alteration die-cuts and some copper idea-ology bits and bobs.

The inside I keep a little lighter, a bit more shabby, using more of the papers, ephemera and die-cuts, along with some lace, rose ribbon and tag.

I pretty much spent all of yesterday happily making this, I hope you like it too.
{oh and wish me good luck, i've applied for the last DT spot!}
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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

Just thought i'd wish all my followers a very Happy Valentines and share the card I made for my other half.

Have a lovely day whatever you're up to xo
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Busy Little Bee

I have been busy crafting since last week but unfortunately I can't show you any of the bits yet as it's all either DT work or secret swaps, what I can share though is my latest DT make for Sam Poole

Do hop on over and show some love xo
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Tuesday.....

Means it's time to head on over to see my latest DT make for Sam Poole
here's the usual peek to entice you over

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