Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Hanging my head in shame (Lynette, moenie hier lees nie)

I am really hanging my head in shame today. There is a huge difference between creative chaos and a 'hot mess' and what we have in my craftroom today, is a 'hot mess'. That is why I am only showing you a very small portion of my workdesk. To my shame, I have not yet put away the flower containers that have been on my desk since last week, in fact, they have been joined by even more flower containers and... and... and, so I am not showing that today. You will see some red embellishments that I bought to finish Lynette's birthday present. I adore the wire hearts that I found at Creative Talents. For fear of incriminating myself, I am not saying another thing about my desk. If you would like to know what I am talking about, check out Julia's blog here: ( http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/ )

I thought I would show you what caused the 'hot mess'. I made a birthday present for my dear blogging friend Lynette. Hope she likes it. I think you are bored with the new Sugar Nellie stamps, but I can't help myself. Before I know it I am busy colouring another one! I made a set of cards for her and then needed a box to send them in. Found a cheap box that really needed to be altered, so here is the finished box. Papers are Making Memories, Cardstock is Bazzil. The image was coloured with my Copics. The flowers are by Wild Orchid Crafts (how beautiful are those tulips?) and from my stash. The butterfly is from Creative Talents and so is the wire heart.

Here is a close up of those flowers. They were all given a liberal Stickle coating.

Inside the box I put some cards and some flowers for her.

And here are the cards. All Sugar Nellie digi stamps. You can buy them from Funky Kits. I think the embossed paper is by Doodlebug, but I am not entirely sure. The ribbon is from my stash and the beads from the local Chinese shop. I do apologise for the bad photo's but it has been raining here all day, so the light is really bad.

This one uses ribbon found at Habby and Lace. I just love that I didn't have to gather it myself.

The next one I used paper from my scrapbox. yeah me! The ribbon is from my stash and the lace from my late mother's sewing box.


So what do you think? Will she like it? I really hope so.

I am off to read the blogs that the girls at school started as a creative writing exercise. I hope they like it as much as we all do and that some of them will carry on blogging long after the project finishes.







25 comments:

  1. Hi ya
    gorgeous coloured image on ya desk, beautiful cards, your colour work is wonderful,have great day, happy WOYWW, sue,x (36)

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  2. wow, what a precious gift, love all those cards and the box is gorgeous too! hugs debx

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  3. Love the cards I am sure Lynette will be thrilled. I know I would have been. Warm wishes,

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  4. What a lovely gift. Thanks for sharing it.
    A x

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  5. Beautiful Tertia. I am sure Lynette will love your gift. Lucky her!

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  6. stunning set of cards - its never a hot mess - its a crafty mess, great workspace, happy woyww, thank you for sharing, #9

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  7. Beautiful cards - I am sure they will be thrilled!

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  8. Wauuuuuw wat een schitterende kaartjes

    gr hetty

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  9. Your space looks great! I know your friend will love her present. Who wouldn't?!

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  10. I think the mess is justified considering the beautiful cards you have made Tertia, don't be so hard on yourself! Have a great week! Tracey x

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  11. Howdy and happy WOYWW,
    Nice desk! Looks pretty neat to me...Thanks for sharing.

    Would love for you to stop by my blog when you have a moment or 2.

    Peace,
    LuLu
    http://lulu-too-beaucoup.blogspot.com/2011/02/woyww-2211-laminatin-heaven-inside.html

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  12. gorgeous cards! The desk is not messy by any means. Thanks for sharing. Vickie #80

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  13. Wow...stunning...and all for me;-)

    Jy kan mos nooit dink dat ek nie iets sal lees waarby jy sit "Lynette moenie hier lees nie."

    I feel so honoured to receive such a stunning gift from you...and I can see how much love you poured into it, it makes me feel so humble.

    xx

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  14. beautiful beautiful colouring for your cards, and no, you're not late, I still haven't finished last week yet!! ((Lyn))

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  15. OMgoodness...who could ever tire of Sugar Nellie images?! I just found ordered some of the digi images and I am having such fun creating with them. Your creations are finished with perfection!

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  16. I have left you something on my blog. Warm wishes

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  17. That's not a mess Tertia but boy is your desk bright!! Love the orange table cloth, and the cards are great, your friend will love them I'm sure.

    Hugs
    Brenda 91

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  18. She'll love it. Just as I love the fact that you're ashamed of not putting stuff away after a week - it warms my heart that your standards a so high. Come visit with me, I;ll help you change without pain!!

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  19. A gorgeous gift!
    Thanks for entering the DT call at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - good luck!
    Helen x

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  20. I love looking at people's messy desks. . .it makes me feel better about mine! LOL And your box and cards are incredible. Your coloring is off the charts beautiful. What a stunning set. She is going to love these. Great stuff! Best, Curt

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  21. Your box is to die for. What a super pressie to receive.
    Hugs Mrs A. #82

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  22. Simply gorgeous, Thanks for the peak and sharing, hugs Marjo #1

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  23. I don't think my first post went though...you've made a gorgeous gift set, love your cards and box! You have a wonderful blog. :) ~hugs

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