Wednesday, August 31, 2011

WOYWW = bet you thought it wouldn't last 3 weeks!

Here we are, its Wednesday and everybody all over the world is snooping around other people's desks! (not sure what I am talking about? You must be the only person in blogland that doesn't, so go check out Julia, our leader's blog to find out http://stamping=ground.blogspot.com )
I bet you did not believe that my desk would be clean for three weeks and actually get better with time, well, I did not believe it was possible, but here it is in all its wonderful glory! Looking even better than ever.
You will see the usual got to have close tools, a zillion scissors, some pens, some glue and other important things in my orange buckets and my caddy. There are the stamped MFT image that I want to colour later, the LO that I still haven't gotten to (Mr. Mojo is gone, OK?!) and the beginning of a batch of wedding invitations for a friend's son. Other than that, only clean 'white' space. How did I do it? Its all DH's fault. He found a paper stand at a shop thats closing down and bought it for me, bless his little heart. Thinking and saying that I would never be able to fill it LOL! Well, I had to prove him wrong didn't I, took me a whole day to rearrange the playroom, but look! Now I have my old single paperstand and the glorious new double one!


Of course I have to remind you of DH's other contributions to my playroom. First there is the ribbon storage, that he said I would never be able to fill, poor man, he never learns, does he? Look at the overflow on top and on the shelves!

Here is my sewing cabinet (a gift from my dear mom and dad, many years ago) with some of my creations on top and next to it the chocolate stand that DH saved from the dump.


Tired of looking at my room yet? Thought I would show you the gifts I made for the top four leaders of our school. Their term of office starts when we go back next week. Made each of them an altered notebook and a postit holder. Hope they like it.


Here are some close ups of the note books. All coloured with my beloved Copics and glitterified with Stickles. All cardstock is Bazzil and dp from my scrapbox. Ribbon is from my stash. The first one is for the SRC president, She has the loveliest black hair and this new WOJ stamp reminds me of her.

Next one is for the head girl, the'queen' of the school. She has the poise and grace of a real princess, so I thought this image would be perfect! Also a new one from the WOJ club.

Next one is for the head of Committees, she is an avid swimmer and water polo player, so hence the mermaid from the WOJ club.

Last, but not least, the head of Houses. She is responsible for the Spirit in the school, so out came the Cheerleader Tilda from my new Magnolia club. Coloured her in school colours and the poms are for the three houses.

Congratulations if you made it this far, this was a marathon post!

Have a great week everybody, see you soon!

41 comments:

  1. Such fabulous storage and great cards on show today! Thanks for the peek! Sarah (at 4)

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  2. I like a challenge too and if my DH said 'Oh, you'll never fill that box/shelf/storage' (delete as applicable), well, you've just got to prove them wrong, haven't you!! I think your ribbon tower is fantastic - mine are scrunched up into teeny tiny drawers.... husband, where are you?? Come and have a look at this...!!

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  3. How tidy and organised. Just lovely. Must be a pleasure to work there. Love the little books - sweet

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  4. Well done on the organisation Tertia but am now quite jealous of all those treasures like the paper stand and the chocolate stand and the ribbon stand .Have a great week

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  5. woo that's scary tidy... how did you make those cards without a mess. We like mess so fess up!
    Love JoZarty x

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  6. Hi ya
    wow how tidy are you, luv all your paper & ribbon storage, fabulous, gorgeous little altered notebooks, thanks for the mooch, happy WOYWW, sue,x

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  7. I'm envious of your craft room - love the organization. Beautiful cards - I see you haven't lost your amazing coloring skill!!

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  8. Ah Tertia am trying hard not be toooo envious of that paper storage and ribbon holders. wow! aint it grand? plus all that tidy space! and yes I do remember the rescued chocolate stand..love note-books etc. And popping over. Happy WOYWW! Shaz in Oz.x

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  9. Fab creative space ... I had to skim over the ribbon pic ... jealousy was creeping there!!!! Happy WOYWW.
    Cathy xx

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  10. Love your paper containers and the ribbon storage. :) Nice tidy desk with a zilion scissors. :)

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  11. I am so jealous of your storage!! And those books are lovely, I am sure they will be well appreciated! Happy WOYWW! Mel x18

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  12. I'm not tired of your room as i think this my be my first visit, what heavenly storage u have, and ur makes are super cute too :O)

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  13. Your room looks wonderful! your hubby has made great contributions, how sweet! Those liitle gifts are so cute. I love that there's a meaning behind each one ;)

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  14. love your sewing cabinet, so sweet :) x and a very organised crafting space x

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  15. Oooh I'm jealous of your lovely storage. Your cards for the school leaders are jorgeous - bet they'll love them

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  16. Happy WOYWW! I enjoyed looking at all the stuff on your shelf.
    Hugs from Sweden!
    SusanLotus

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  17. ha ha ha

    it's a good job you think you are too far away to visit, that work table would be covered in stash and mess and ink and paint and paper and glue and shaving foam and starch...within five minutes of my arrival.

    thanks for dropping by my desk this morning.

    dx

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  18. To do 3 weeks in a row I would have to idy up and leave home!! Welld one. I think, but I hope not at the expense of your mojo. Loving looking at your room - your husband has been so thoughtful..I think you were right not to disappoint him with empty shelves.

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  19. Wow, what a clever hubs you have! Those paper shelves look great and the notebooks will be well received I'm sure.

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  20. oooh please come and sort my craft space out!!

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  21. My kind of desk and I'm now suffering serious storage envy :) What a generous and thoughtful husband you have, and clever too. I've just got to show my DH your ribbon storage - he's a whizz at knocking up that sort of thing too so maybe I'll get lucky. I'm sure the notebooks sets will be really appreciated - they are lovely. Have a great week. Elizabeth x #51

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  22. I like your space, very fun and bright. I wish I had that much light and life to work in!

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  23. What a fun post...Love your Little Precious School Creations. What a guy..always thinking of you and your craft. Thanks for the tour, great space..love the ribbon storage unit.Would my 2 cats love to play in that!!!
    Enjoy

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  24. Oh gosh all these gorgeous craftrooms make my eyes sooooo green!!!! Makes my tray on my bed look a bit silly in comparison. One day....one day.....

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  25. Great space you have, and I'm certain the recipients of the gifts will love them.

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  26. This new storage rack is awesome. Glad you didn't disappoint hubby by leaving it bare. And that ribbon rack is wonderful. I would LOVE to have something like it. Happy day after WOYWW.

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  27. Ooh those notebooks are lovely! what a wonderful husband you have picking you up things for your craft room!! I really need some new storage!!! great play space!! Thanks for sharing.

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  28. I begun to think you were not crafting when I spied that tidy desk. Wow, what a DH you have got! Not only the paper and ribbon storage but the rescued chocolate stand too. All look absolutely fab! Let him keep issuing challenges saying you won't fill these things if it means he gets you more storage - a girl can never have too much.
    Thanks for the good wishes and thanks for the snoop. Hugs, Neet x #5

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  29. Oh such a lovely tidy craft room and such well organised materials to work with. I love your little crafty projects too.

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  30. I wish I could see my desk like you. Your little books are gorgeous. Happy WOYWW
    Carol C

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  31. Wow! Three weeks? I'm impressed! Wonderful projects, too!

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  32. Wow your paper storage is super and very tidy, wish mine was!I love some of your card ideas too, very creative.
    This is my first visit to your super blog, I found you via WOYWW, I will be back next week to see what else you have been upto!
    Helen x

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  33. Hi there! Thanks so much for calling by - I'm afraid I did snort with laughter at your tale about the tumble on the stairs! Thanks for the smile :) When I saw your tidy work area, eyes not focussed properly, I thought it was laid out for dinner! So neat and tidy and I love all your gorgeous storage! Ribbon envy here and you made some fabby gifts for school. Happy WOYWW! Di xx

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  34. Oh, "glitterified" - now that's a great word. Your little projects are very cute - I'm sure they'll be appreciated. Thanks for dropping by my blog - I'll see you next week.

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  35. OMGoodness, you certainly have a serious paper and ribbon collection. I am envious! Loved seeing your space and thanks for popping over & leaving a comment.

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  36. Love your craft room! Those paper stacking systems are great. I'm off to have a nosey round the rest of your posts now! Thanks for stopping by my blog x Becky - TheGirlWhoBlogs #122

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  37. Thanks so much for your visit this week. It was a great trip, though exhausting. I am so impressed with your tidy space. Mine looks as if several bombs hit it all at once.

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  38. Sorry I'm so late in getting around....it's because I've been cleaning my work desk! Love your work and your space.

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  39. Hi Tertia... I really need your email addy to send your birdy cage swap partner ready for Wednesday 7th!!
    Frankie
    xx

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  40. What a great post! Love your work area and how you have those little "work stations" set up. That paper storage rack is awesome and your husband was really sweet to get that for you. He certainly is a keeper. Then to the gifts you made. I'm just blown over at the thought that went into each one and how the images were selected for each. You are certainly very thoughtful, and I know that they will love and appreciate them. Great post! Best, Curt

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  41. Love your craft room - I am in the process of moving out of mine (dont like sharing it as an office with OH) and actually putting my stash in the dining room! its a squeeze but at least I will feel like crafting again! (I hope!) - anyway I am going to be sending you the little something I have made for the birdcage swap - if you email me your address at sunshinegirl_hillfield at hotmail.com I will get it posted asap for you. Thanks.

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