Wednesday, December 14, 2011

What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday???

Things are looking deceptively peaceful at Casa Mia but it's a censored shot which nicely omits a weeks worth of dirty stamps. To crop or not to crop...! Reckless or OCDer, join in with the desk-confessional at Julia's. A bit of homework meant I had a getting festive, non-crafty weekend so I just downed tools and headed for the light. First Saturday out in ages! My, my, to be amongst civilisation again! Got my whole house clean too, which is both a miracle and complete mystery...
Women are obsessed with cleaning their houses just at the moment it's about to get messier, dirtier and more chaotic than ever before. It seems I MUST scrub, dust and hoover from loft to cellar before I can allow myself to adorn the floors with pine needles, rebel tinsel and thirty-five M&S bags...

As vowed, no card marathon for me! Doing all that retail style and savouring time to create just a special few cards for the family.
This was my 'Snowflake' card for Less is More. Have just realised it's a one layer week. Major duh! Oh well... Fancied an 'all winter white mood' using my fab new SU card from Mandi. Really liking the look of Confetti White - it just softens things slightly. I dug out my Mr. Tim Rosette die, snowflake and letters and Cor blimey, I even managed a bit of sparkle with some Stickles!
I've also unearthed my Festive Gothic Arch... I made it with Lin Brown many moons ago in Holland and I still love it. I'll try and get a better shot next week but for now I'll just leave you with a glimpse of my all time favourite angel...
lf you haven't had a chance to look at the challenge for December's My Mojo Monthly, please pop round... It's all about the metal! Here's the inside of my little peppermint tin which is just one of the featured projects. If you've created anything with metal recently, do feel free to join in! I'm looking at all the tinsel and glittery stuff winking at me and I'm still wondering when the festive gear will kick in...

Might need a bit of the white stuff... Anyway I'm off for a nosey to see what you're up to. Thanks for calling by. Happy WOYWWing!
Sarah.

Entering my card for:
Paper and such design

29 comments:

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

What happened? Not #1 this week? Oh well. At least I love that metal arch you dug up. And I'm in love with metal, so was intrigued by your challenge. Happy WOYWW from # 5.

Neil said...

Good morning; thought I'd pop in to say Hi quickly. Hope you have a fabulous and creative week. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us today. You've been busy and I love your Christmas card!
Neil #13

Belinda Basson said...

Cant believe where this year has gone in Wednesdays! Soon it will be Christmas! Love your projects this week.

Inkypinkycraft said...

Love the fab bitterly ton, happy woyww, no desk from me today, nothing to show! Trace x

CRAFTY WOMBLE said...

A veritable feast of loveliness!

okienurse said...

great looking card and box! I am with you about over stressing trying to get the house all done up etc. It isn't working here...what you see is what you get! Like it or don't...I am happy with it. Thanks for sharing! Have a great week and Happy Holidays! Vickie #35

Helen said...

Love the all white card, shame about the "one layer" challenge! Have a great WOYWW. Helen, 3

jude said...

Love the white snowflake card so elegent and beautiful.Have fab wedensday
hugs jude10

Lunch Lady Jan said...

I love that all-white card - I don't care if it was supposed to be one layer!! And I really love the metal arch, your angel is beautiful. Please show the rest of that next week :)
Hugs, LLJ #34 xx

Annie said...

Really love your snow flake card. Such a simple idea but so effective.
A x

Ann B said...

Only 35 M&S bags? Beautiful card, pristine and so elegant. I would also like a full look at your metal arch, bought some metal and tools from Lin's closing down sale and it's on my list of New Year resolutions - as is joining in with 'My Mojo'.
Ann B
#27

Neet said...

Looking forward to seeing your Gothic Arch another week but in the meantime am loving your card that you made. I think I am coming round to the "Special cards only" and commercial ones for others.
Thanks for sharing - Hugs, Neet #7 x

Dragon said...

Loving your desk and the stuff you have made, as always... loving that tin
Frankie
xx

Nancy Wethington said...

Sarah, so much talent! Loving all your projects. You can create anything and it turns out beautifully! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent.

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Your desk is looking very calm Sarah, quite an achievement at this time of year. I Love your snowflake card, I love the white on white and the embossing, a pure delight. Cannot wait to see more of your arch, the snippet is intriguing. Enjoy your tidy house LOL. Tracy x

MvM-design said...

Love the Arch from Linda , missed that workshop when she was in Holland ;(
Have a great creative Wednesday!!

Hugs Marleen #12

Spyder said...

love what can be seen of your arch and that snowflake on your card is gorgeous!! Have a crafty week! HaPpY WoYwW!
((lyn))) #40

May said...

Your card is beautiful, love the arch, happy crafting, Hugs May x x x x x

Robin Panzer Art said...

Lovely Winter White Snowflake card and I wish I wasn't so busy right now because I love to alter altoid tins. I do have one in the works around here. I might have to pull it out and see if I can join in. It's a creepy little thing I call CarnEvil! ~Happy WOYWW #85 ~Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

Debs Willis said...

Ooooh I lurve that white on white csard, so elegant. AndI laughed out loud at the comment about cleaning before messing up and the multi M&S bags!

thanks for the peek & the giggle

Debs #89

donnalouiserodgers said...

I bumped into a pal in M&S Saturday - she couldn't believe I was Accompanied by NIALL, we shopped and headed for the tills, Niall groaned, and left!

i found him later in the car shaking with non festive fever....

our 35 bags adorn the bedroom floor....

Dx (90)

Michelle Jaramillo said...

Oh that white card is to DIE for! Just beautiful and elegant!
I love your other work to, so much to see on your blog!
Thanks for sharing and happy Wednesday.

-Michelle
WOYWW #86

Elizabeth said...

Hi Sarah, love the line up of bottles on your desk, all ready for action. Your white card is gorgeous, love the simplicity of it. I'm not enjoying the gales and the cold, somehow I don't think the white stuff will help either ... though I do like looking at it through the window. Wishing you a very good week. Elizabeth x #66

Cardarian said...

Hmmm maybe not making cards is the right way to go - or as you say just making them for close family! Love all your makings and your posts!
Lots of hugs,
Cardarian

Twiglet said...

That white card is just perfectly brilliant! Have a good Christmas. x Jo

Princess Judy Palmer said...

Your all white card is very elegant but that tin really strikes my fancy!

Crafty Loops said...

Beautiful creations Sarah. Lee x

Julie said...

Love the white on white!!! Thanks so much for playing along with us over at Paper and Such!

Anonymous said...

Looking forward to seeing more of that lovely Gothic Arch, and for a mistake, that white on white card is beautiful. If your house is all nice and clean now, can you come and do mine please?

Hugs
Brenda 68