Wednesday, July 27, 2011

What's on your workdesk Wednesday???

Hello,
We meet again... at the mid-week mooch where you can check out droves of other crafty HQ's. Very interesting, intriguing and all thanks to Julia. So here is a rather grainy, quick piccy of my desk. Sorry was all a bit rush rush - just like my life at the mo...My last weekend before my hols is galloping towards me and I still have 3 full Design Team pieces to do. Major eeks...Anyway, what's occurring? I'm sorting out some cards for a sale... 

and there's a rather yummy, freshly donated heap of keys !


Just want to share a collage piece I made using square sections punch cut from vintage ads and photos. It is simply mounted on a book page and then onto card covered with polka-dot DP.
Loving the fun colour scheme and mix of black and white head shots. I tried to use a variety of colour, size and images, stamping just one word 'Vintage", which I am also starting to feel like. Don't forget it's the last week of July's inspiration challenge at My Mojo Monthly so if you would still like to join in, do hop on board. There are now 13 entries which is just great. Thank you!
Lots of you were curious about my sewing of last week, and so here she is. My altered apron...full-on girly flowery stuff to brighten up your day...see more here.

Not too much waffle today, as I have a crafty Dutch friend staying with me at the mo, and she wants to know everything about my kind of crafting... could be a long session.

So I'm checking out for now - Thanks so much for coming around and taking a peek. Will be seeing you soon too..
Sarah xxx
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53 comments:

  1. JulsJuly 27, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    your collage is just fabulous!!! I love the gorgeous retro look you have created! Hugs Juls

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  2. Peggy ParkerJuly 27, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Oh, the collage is fabulous, but the apron is to die for! Beautiful work!

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  3. peggy aplSEEDSJuly 27, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    what wonderful projects in your post today! i love those keys! where can i find someone to donate some keys to me! your vintage card card reminds me that i want one of those square punches. and the apron, it is just amazing. it would inspire even me to cook, and that is really something, LOL!

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  4. A Hovel to HomeJuly 27, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    love, love, love that apron

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  5. judeJuly 27, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Absolutely love your collage book page.Those squares come to gether fab and great colour combo.
    Have fab wednesday and a creative week ahead.
    hugs Judex

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  6. voodoo vixenJuly 27, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Lovely colalges and the apron is fabulous! Alos liking that jumble of keys... something about a pile of keys that just says 'play' to me!!

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  7. GlorV1July 27, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Love your collage and the apron is just awesome! Happy Wednesday!

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  8. SueJuly 27, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Hi hun
    great projects on show, fab collages, luv the pretty apron, have fun with your friend, thanks for the mooch, have great day, happy WOYWW, sue,x

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  9. CathyJuly 27, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Fab projects , love the altered pinny!!
    Happy WOYWW
    Cathy xx

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  10. DragonJuly 27, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    I thought the pinny was so intriguing... lovely blog as always - congrats on pole position!!
    Frankie
    xx

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  11. HeARTworksJuly 27, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    What a great post today- lots of wonderful things to see and drool over! Starting with those keys! Wow! I also like the look of your card, and your apron is deelightful! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  12. Hope and ChancesJuly 27, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Totally adore your apron, so creative and the collage is fab too :)

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  13. HelenJuly 27, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Love that pile of keys.... and the apron is so pretty. In fact everything is great!

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  14. Belinda BassonJuly 27, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Can't wait to see what you do with all those keys!

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  15. LulabelleJuly 27, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I love your collage and your apron is amazing!
    Thank you for sharing!
    I am a little envious of those keys (I can't pass a key by, I have to have it).

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  16. Lunch Lady JanJuly 27, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I love that apron, so many beautiful things on it - the sentiment, the lace, the gorgeous little flowers. And I really like your collage card, it's really bold and bright! More my cup of tea than twee :D You're a very talented lady!! xx

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  17. LulabelleJuly 27, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Love your apron and your collage!
    Those keys are making me envious!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  18. AnnieJuly 27, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    What a gorgeous apron. So pretty.
    A x

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  19. SpyderJuly 27, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Love your collage and even those pinnys make me cringe yours is fabulous and even better than hubby's naughty one! Happy WoyWW!
    ((Lyn))
    #27

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  20. famfaJuly 27, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    The collage is lovely. The apron is pretty fab too

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  21. Franka BenjaminsenJuly 27, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    You've made a great collage. It looks so vintage!!! But most of all I like your apron. She's gorgeous. All these flowers and colours. And really great needlework. Have a nice and crafty time with your friend :-)
    xFranka

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  22. ScrappnBeeJuly 27, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    You have definately been busy! Love it all! That apron though, is too too darling! I just love it! Thanks for sharing your Wedsday with us and for commenting on my blog! -Amanda #36

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  23. Suze BainJuly 27, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    What a great collage, love all the different vintage pics. Great sewing skills too, it also has a retro feel to it. xx

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  24. nerllybirdJuly 27, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    The collage and the apron are both yummy - what a lovely start to my WOYWW hopping this week!
    Helen S

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  25. AngieJuly 27, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I used to play with squares in my early days of cards and scrapping ...then stopped as no one else seemed to ....totally forgot about it ...now you have reminded me and given me some new ideas ...THANK YOU so much xx

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  26. JoZart DesignsJuly 27, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Great post love all your stuff and the keys. I have "thing" about keys and have so many old ones and buy them everywhere I go in the world. That apron is toooooo good to craft in!
    Love JoZarty x

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  27. GlendaJuly 27, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Those keys are fabulous! Love your space!

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  28. VickyJuly 27, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Oh Wow! Love that apron! Fab collages too! Happy Wednesday :)

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  29. marjoleincreatiefJuly 27, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Wow just love your collage. What à original and lovely idea.

    Greetz, marjolein

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  30. ElizabethJuly 27, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Great post Sarah, love those keys - how lucky are you to be given them! Great collage too - another fab use for squares ... my mojo monthly card is still out as DH can't bear to put it away!!! I'm now thinking of making something similar to hang in our kitchen which he is in the process of redecorating. Never one to wear an apron, but I might be tempted to wear yours - so domestic goddess :) Elizabeth x #59

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  31. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJuly 27, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Wow! What an awesome apron! It's like a meadow.:) Love the inchies, too. What will you do with all those keys?

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  32. SamJuly 27, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Loving the apron and the collage - intrigued about the keys too. Have fun with your friend
    Sam x

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  33. MinxyJuly 27, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Your still rocking the squares mrs, i really need to try this.
    Love love love the apron, totally fab and so pretty it just makes me smile.
    Have a fab week Sarah x

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  34. SarnJuly 27, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Gorgeous apron and fab stuff on your desk.

    Happy WOYWW . . . thanks for visiting me too!

    Hugs, Sandra

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  35. ElectraJuly 27, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    You apron is gorgeous! And I love the colours and contrast of your collage.

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  36. Jo.CJuly 27, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    That collage is wonderful - real retro feel. Thanks for visiting

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  37. The Crafty ElfJuly 27, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    What a great collage. It's just wonderful and your colours are super, they work so well with all the head shots beautifully. Your apron turned out just lovely too! Thanks for sharing your desk as always and enjoy your holidays. Happy WOYWW ;D

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  38. Bleubeard and ElizabethJuly 27, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Wow, I gotta love those keys and the head shots, too. Lots of great things going on this week. Congrats on # 1 again.

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  39. HettieJuly 27, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Lovely stuff on your desk again. I like the keys. Curious to see what you do with them as I have lots too! Cannot resist them!! That collage is fab!
    Thanks for the reminder about the Mojo Monthly. Will have to have a serious think! This month has gone quick!!

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  40. ChrissieJuly 27, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Wonderful projects, thanks for the snoop!
    Chrissie

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  41. Ohhh SnapJuly 28, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Wonderful keys, love your projects and looking forward to seeing your design team projects!! #19

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  42. PeggyJuly 28, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    love the apron!!! Do you sell these?

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  43. DiJuly 28, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    I'm the same as Peggy - do you sell those fabby aprons? I reckon you could!! Di xx

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  44. okienurseJuly 28, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Awesome collage. Love all those keys too. The apron is awesome and oh so girly but I have never been able to wear one...call me weird. Thanks for sharing. Vickie

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  45. Kim DellowJuly 28, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Ooo look at those fab keys :) I've got a key fascination and a bunch of keys that I've been collecting since I was a kid! I love the vintage collage! So cool. Hope you got my email ok. Have a good rest of the week. Kim

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  46. NeetJuly 28, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Congrats on the first posting again - love that apron - my you are busy!

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  47. AprilJuly 28, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Ahh the Apron if FAB!!! definately worth all that work you put in. Like the collage it's really effective. Thanks for sharing.

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  48. Gillian ....July 28, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Oooo spied those keys ... can't wait to see what your going to use these for!! Love your whimsical inspired apron for this weeks DT piece Sarah, certainly brightened up my day. Have fun with your friend. x

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  49. NeilJuly 28, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Thanks for sharing your desk! I'm on a mad dash round, places to go and things to do so can't stay to chat but wanted to pop in!

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  50. TwigletJuly 28, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    There were lots of little keys at the car boot on Sunday - let me now if you need more and I will pick some up for you. x Jo

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  51. Create With JoyJuly 29, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Lovely art today - happy WOYWW!

    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.com

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  52. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsJuly 30, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Hi there Sasa, thanks for popping over! Congrats on being numero uno! sorry running late! my "end of week" seems to be very busy these day, it would be better if on Monday or weekend for me.. not worry better late than never...love your desk so much interesting stash. Apron too gorgeous to use love the colours! Happy belated WOYWW! Shaz in Oz.x

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  53. LaviniaAugust 2, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    what a very cute pinny! Or apron if your posh! ;)Mmm lots of keys, I like keys, what are you going to do with them??? Sorry I am uber late busy week, no time till now! Blimey its WOYWW again tommoz! Oh time flies!!!
    Lavinia
    x

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