We blinked, breathed and sighed but once and voilà...
WOYWW! The day of legal snooping where all crafty chaos, stash and blurb doth abound...thanks to Julia de la Dunnit. Feel free to join in, but "Show us the desk or the frog gets it..." Explanation later... Well here I'm working on 'stuff' for my new months
My Mojo Monthly inspiration blog but I got distracted by the glass drawer knob for another project. I ending up faffing away, and yet again excelled in the art of nothing. Sigh...
WARNING - STASH FLASH! I feel almost ashamed... with 'almost' being the most active word. Yes, ten new sets of Tim stamps. I have NEVER been so frivolous but seeing I have been paid for my first official published design work, what the heck.
I justify it all to Hubby with a "You wouldn't get a decent guitar for the same price..." Works for now.
For my last week as a Visiting Artist at
Gingersnap Creations the theme is "Things That Leap!"
They say you should keep the humour in a relationship and I think that includes the love affair with ink... I truly love all my DT work but it can be an intense and demanding process..I ain't got a 2012 or bunny stamp to my name and after spending a week on my
Steampunk Shoe, this gal needed some FUN!
So naturally you think Sock Frogs...! (fab tutorial
here)
For once I could slouch on the sofa, talk in a normal voice to hubby (instead of hollering from upstairs craft room to music cellar) and best of all, I made myself chuckle!
I think he's chatting her up in his best French accent... and she's heard it all before...wondering how many more ugly princes she'll have to kiss...
Finally, a card for
Less is More. It's a "Use your scraps" thing which is fine and dandy with me. I got tons of the stuff and love using them too! So I dived into my box of odd die-cuts and 'pretty keeper bits'... l even broke open my new stamps to try out some rookie rubber.
Well that's the story so far... I'm heading into the crafty zone for some serious non faffing I hope. Be seeing you soon. Sarah.
Beautiful crafting - and wow! all those sets of stamps - but sounds as if you deserve it and congrats are in order - enjoy! (Hazel, WOYWW# 5) x
ReplyDeleteGosh, it's going to be sad to see your final DT piece, but it is simply gorgeous. And those sock frogs are simply too funny. Love them. Happy WOYWW from #3.
ReplyDeleteWow, well done on the purchase of all those Lord Tims! lots of fun on the cards with those! love your sock frogs and the card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW, Deb #14
Cute froggie but I am drawn to the stamps. Go figure...
ReplyDelete:)
Happy WOYWW?
Mary Anne
Love the frogs and im also loving the card for less is more .Gorgeous!Well as for those stamps sets im happy to take them off your hands if you can't manage them all.
ReplyDeleteYour glass slipper is stunning hun!
hugs judex10
Love the frogs and ooo the stamps look fab have a fab week
ReplyDeleteAnne-marie no 18
Well done on the Sir Timmie shopping spree, love those frogs so cute, great card, congrats on being number 1 this week, Have a fun week with your stamps, Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderfully extravagant treat to get all those stamps at once! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteLove your card and the grenouille too!
Hope the Bum(p) is doing well!
Love joZarty x
wow, so much beautiful all in one place, the frogs are so sweet, you have been busy and looks like you have lots of stamps to keep you busy for a while.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful desk! I love that card! It's kinda simple in that it doesn't have a ton of stuff on it but it's WOW - such a terrific visual delight! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat crafting, as always! Must do a lower anger shot next week, it looks tidy and busy...the shoe looks fabulous!! HaPpY WoYwW Have a crafty week.
ReplyDelete((Lyn) #20
angle shot...I wish I could spell!
ReplyDeleteThat sure is a lot of stamps! Have fun with them! BTW that altered shoe is a stunning piece of art!
ReplyDeletei always enjoy visiting your desk, Sarah, so much to see. and now, even frogs! so cute and they remind me of a sock puppet i made for my daughter when she was little. being paid for published work definitely deserves some new stamps! happy WOYWW, and thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletehugs,
peggy aplSEEDS
What else to do with money made by craftiness than invest it in more crafty supplies? Makes perfect sense to me!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the frame in the bottom card, very nice!
Happy Woyww,
Sandy #33
Love that glass knob! It is a head and imagination turner :D. The squares with the circles cut in them look intriguing too. And ohhhhh my those stamps!! The frogs made me giggle and that shoe is jaw-dropping. Wonderful card too :D. You've been busy! Happy WOYWW #29
ReplyDeleteI had to stop by and take a look! Thanks for sharing, it is always so much fun to see what others are doing.
ReplyDeleteKemma
this week at #42 on WOYWW
Your stamps are well deserved for the wonderful projects you create. The steampunk shoe is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteLove the angle of the view of your desk-very interesting. Enjoy your stamps! I see a lot of stamping in your future. dani43
ReplyDeleteOH, those stamps are so nice. You are going to have so much fun with them. Congrats on the design work, one the bump and on these lovely stamps!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!You deserve the stamps!!!! The frogs are adorable! Reminds me of a sock puppet I made for a children's play. Looking forward to your mojo monthly which I always enjoy! Patsy from
ReplyDeleteHeARTworks
OMGoodness me... would you look at that TH stamp haul!! LOL Love it!
ReplyDeleteI get what you mean about DT work... its great but it has its pressures and those pressures kill my mojo.
PS... I LOVE YOUR STEAMPUNK SHOE!!
Howdy,
ReplyDeleteYou're looking very productive this week! Congrats, too!
Would love for you to stop by when you have a moment or 2!
Peace,
LuLu
http://lulu-too-beaucoup.blogspot.com/2012/02/woyww-02282012-art-journals-ribbons.html
Loving it all, do mr & mrs frog have names? Cant wait to see what you create with all those stamps.
ReplyDeleteWow - stamp heaven, what a great way to spend your first payment. Looking forward to seeing what you create with them overt he coming months. Love your LIM card.
ReplyDeleteAnn B
#70
Wow, what a treat - and congratulations! Love the sock frogs too, and your cards. You have been very busy...Happy WOYWW, no 32
ReplyDeleteOh that's the prettiest card! Love all the vintage touches and that drop of pink.
ReplyDeleteHappy LIMing!
Rosey x
Those frogs are sooooo cute.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
A x
Well, what can I say; some serious stamp envy that I'm trying hard to control here! Though to be fair, I do have the set on show, Remnants, and I love it! Great card too.
ReplyDeleteMorning! Happy Leap WOYWW to you! Your sock frogs are charming...and I'm envious of the stamp plates but you've worked hard and you DEFINITELY deserve them. And I'd be distracted by that glass door knob too!
ReplyDeleteMorti #58
Number one slot this week!
ReplyDeleteFirst time visitor to your blog and I love the sock frogs, the link didn't work for me so I guess I'll google it!
Love the way you've used the TH stamps
Enjoy
Jakix
Spectacular, as ever Sarah
ReplyDeleteWhilst I'm not a huge fan of the epemera style this is superb
Thank you very much
mandi
"Less is More"
WOnderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Oh my! What fab new stamps and your makes are stunning. Those frogs are fun. Happy Wednesday to you, enjoy this week's snoop of oh so creative places & take care. Zo xx 83
ReplyDeleteOh, the little frogs are gorgeous. Miss D sent me a photo of a very ugly frog with text speak on it:
ReplyDelete'Kiss Me, I Prince. SRSLY'
Still makes me laugh, works for these two!
Loving what I see on your desk..little arches and windows, very interesting. Glass door and drawer knobs are a huge distraction for me too, Mr D hates them and it's about the only decor type thing we've argued over in 27 years. Sniff.
And if you don't spend craft earnings on stash, what's it all for?!! Anyway, cuple of months from now, you'll be buying other cute and adorable stuff too, so you could try telling him it's a temporary purchasing thing?!!
Great post today. I love all the TH stamps and thats the way I buy them when I go shopping also! Love your sock frogs but I think the shoe is one of the most awesome things this week! Thanks for sharing. Vickie#47
ReplyDeleteWonderful desk, so much going on. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh thank goodness I have found you! I came across your blog one WOYWW ages and ages ago but quite forgot to make a note of who you were and have been searching for you eversince! Quite by chance I decided to work my way through the WOYWW list in order this week and there you are at number one and my heart skipped a beat when I realised I'd found you again!
ReplyDeleteI just LoVe, LoVe, LOVE your work and now have you firmly fixed in my blog list! Love Debbie #89 xXx
Love the frogs! Looks like a fun project for my daughter and I to do when summer vaca starts. - warmly Tracy #93
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being paid for your first official publication! what else would you spend your money on?? it has to be on crafty stash!!!! and what lovely stash it is too! enjoy playing. Love the sock frogs, they are super cute! and your card is great. Loving the shoe in your previous post! it's fantastic. x
ReplyDeletelove those frogs so much!!! How fun are they! Fab! Trish #75
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the design success...you so deserve a little treat:)
ReplyDeletexxx 104
Wow very jealous of all those stamps!
ReplyDeleteCongrats for having your work published, 10 sets of stamps wow, but good for you, its good to spoil ourselves now and again and you deserve it - love the sock froggy! and the glass slipper in the post below is fabulous. Have a great day Lou from Handmade by Lou-lou x
ReplyDeleteYou deserve the stamps good for you love the little frog I'm going to have to give that a try thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got yourself a nice little treat....cos you're worth it!!
ReplyDeleteLin
Beautiful samples as always. You are a treasure with your fests for the eyes.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet #19 xx
Your scrap card is beautiful. Love all your stamps and if my husband played the guitar I would definitely steal your quote! Congrats on the publishing check, what a way to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteam drooling over your new stamps,happy crafting,x
ReplyDeleteNow thoes Froges are just Too Cute!!! I bet they were fun making....
ReplyDeleteNow for that pile if Tim Stamps.... all I can say is OMG!!! But then what better way to spend you first published pay on!!!
I enjoyed my vist today and sure I'll be back!
I love that you got distracted by the glass drawer knob. :) Ooh, the hot air balloon stamp *and* the clear glass knob make a nice combination... hmm.
ReplyDeleteI think I owe you an email. Why does time fly so fast?!
Cheers,
Susan #140
Lovely cards but really lovely sock frogs!!
ReplyDeleteI am loving the sock frogs . .
ReplyDeleteI'm pro-faffing myself. I realize that that isn't very productive but we can't all be Cinderella on parade all the time. I love all your shares today, the less is more card being the bomb. Your froggies are too cute and OMG! All those Tim stamps! We expect great things from you, missy! Well, after you get done faffing.
ReplyDeleteLove your card! So vintagy! Also those sock frogs are ADORABLE! * I would also say I am sooo jealous of your Timmy stamps** but I will just go wallow in my own envy lol :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJulie
#156
Hi Sarah, well done on a rather busy crafty week, I just love those frogs :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog.
10 sets of stamps ... oh my word, how much fun can one girl get.
ReplyDeletelove the frogs must check out that tutorial.
janet #36
Hi Sarah, no WOYWW link for me today - I've been off-colour for a couple of days. Anyway, interesting post as usual and I love your CAS card - those scraps and the way you've used them is very identifiable as your style. Oh, and that shoe is absolutely stunning ... I think there are some women out there that eschew there Jimmy Choos for a pair of La-De-Dah originals :)) Elizabeth x
ReplyDeleteOh, those frogs are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThose frogs are gorgeous and the card is too. I have to justify my spending too, now you have given me some ideas for excuses :)
ReplyDeleteHave fun with all those stamps.
Von #45
I agree, you certainly deserve a well rewarded treat, and those stamps are perfect...Love your less is more card. Usually I'm totally overboard on embellishments..
ReplyDeleteLove that Tim Holtz! You'll make some lovely projects with those stamps! Aren't the frogs clever-from a sock! Love the less is more card. Great work all around. Barb # 116
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, those sock frogs are so unbelievable cute!!
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW and congrats on the paid gig thing! and all those new goodies your frogs are totally adorable and your card is expectedly shabby chic.
ReplyDeleteThe frogs are so cute!
ReplyDeleteBut I have to say, all those TH stamps are making me weak at the knees! Enjoy!
I see your steampunk shoe in the post below and I must go look at that incredible beauty! Wow!
xoxo Karen
Those frogs are just so cute and I love your card, its gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great WOYWW and a fab week, Luv Karen xx
What a funny frogs Sarah and a beautiful vintage card.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Janny
Great card today! All those Tim stamps - good for you. I think I am the only person in Blogland that doesn't own anything Timmy. Love the frogs. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour space is great, those frogs are awesome!
ReplyDeletelovely vintage stuff and those socks frogs are the bomb!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab blog... Thanks for sharing it via woyww... I missed it this week as didn't get myself crafting yesterday... But popped al g to have a good old rummage through everyone else's instead! ... Also loving the shoe post further down!
ReplyDeleteNot sure how I missed you ...still I am rather disorganised and have not visited as many as normal ...and I have the bug but other end this time lol Love your sock people and all your creativenss ...espeially that last card ...love it.
ReplyDeleteOooh there's so much lovliness around you Sarah ... love your new stamps - why not treat yourself, you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping over to see my desk too :)
Sherry (no.6) xx
Love the less in more card! Great to have those 10 sets of Tim's stamps, wonderful buy! my other half spends on guitars too, so know exactly were your coming from!!! :)
ReplyDeleteLavinia
x
There was a sharp intake of breath when I read about those TEN new sets of stamps. I am trying desperately to keep to my pledge to Use it up in 2012, and not to buy new stash this year unless it is truly essential. That said, you are doing some lovely work with all your, so good luck and have a good week. Thank you for visiting, and leaving a lovely comment. xx Maggie #9
ReplyDeleteGosh, one crafting extreme to the other from your shoe to those cute frogs! And I think you SO deserved those stamps.
ReplyDeletelove your vintage card and the sock frogs.
ReplyDeleteCarol
Great post - fun froggies and great stash too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I am glad you like my stencils. So far I've only done experimental pieces with them but have ideas for backgrounds etc. I am still learning on the job, and with the help of friends on the Black Cat forum, will get better at cutting them, so should get quicker too.
Happy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi #38
Wonderful splurge on the stamps! You deserve it! Sorry I've fallen behind here - I'm glad to see the frog socks at long last! Awfully cute... the eyes are hiliarous!
ReplyDeleteI love the sock frogs! They are so cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog. I'm sorry it has taken me so long to reply, a bad cold had me down, but I wanted to get around and say hi before tomorrow's WOYWW!
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