Wednesday, November 23, 2011

WOYWW #129

It has been an interesting week with Chuck gone to China and trying to get everything done that I need to get done by Thursday...finally gave in and realized that I had to be completely nuts to set such unrealistic goals for myself.



My desk is a mess...part of the goal setting for the week. I keep lists but it seems I keep getting side tracked and things keep piling up on the desk. On the right you can see a canvas I have created for a class at WLS next month. Here is a closer look at it!




This is made with Graphic 45 papers and a 12x12in canvas. I glued a piece of holly paper to the canvas then cut out the Santa and other paper bits from Graphic 45 paper. The Holly under the bow is using the Tim Holtz die and Stampin Up! card stock. I love glitter so I used Stickles to brighten it all up!







The tag towards the back in the middle is for another class in December and I am thinking about using it in a swap I signed up for.





I had started a second tag for that swap but I love the blue green color of evergreen bough in the Seasonal Distress inks from Ranger. The second tag has a red ornament but it just doesn't spark my follow through today. I love this Tim Holtz snowman die called Winter Wonder Bigz die from Sizzix paired with the Snow Flurries edge die! I used glitter on this piece too cause it seemed not as snowy without it! I am entering it in the Simon Says Stamp and Show...some tickets challenge this week!





I completed a candy tin also this week for gift giving and another class.
I used Little Yellow Bicycle papers and the Tim Holtz/Sizzix die called Tattered Pine Cone to make the flower and the pine cones! It took a little work to get the hang of making pine cones and after watching the video by the man himself I realized I could make the roses and the pine cones for this project.


A little different view of the flower and pine cones on the band that holds the box together!



Okay that's it for my book writing today. I hope you enjoyed the pictures. Drop by Julias Stamping Ground and check out WOYWW and do like I am doing grabbing a cup and snooping through the other blogs. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

37 comments:

  1. Absolutely love your canvas thetag and altered tin cute too.Nearly everyone seems to be having trouble with making the pine cone up looks easier than it is .I surpose once youve done a few becomes old hat!Happy Thanksgiving
    Have fab wednesday pop by as i have candy up for grabs hugs judex 18

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  2. What a super canvas and tag. The altered tin looks great I will have to have a look at the pine cone clip. Have a lovely Wednesday. Laura

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  3. Wow! some lovely crafting going on there. Everyone is coming up with such great ideas that I can't keep up!
    Hope Chuck has a good trip to China and I hope you've given him orders to bring back lots of craft trims, papers etc.!!
    Love JoZarty x

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  4. Hello Vickie,

    What a beautiful post today! I just love your fabulous vintage xmas canvas it is truly stunning!

    And WOW look at those gorgeous fir cones!

    Very inspirational!

    Keryn x

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  5. Hia. That canvas is stunning. Love it. As for your snowman tag - he hasn't got an eye bless him. How is he supposed to see when he is to don his cap? I have the other Sizzix snowman but they are both cute! That tin is a stunner and I have that die. Will have to try the cone out. So far I have only been making the leaves.

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  6. amazing work going on there...love all of you projects
    Claire#60

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  7. That tag is lovely - and I'm assuming the gift with the pine cones on it is actually a box of crackers? I like the canvas too - very vintage!

    Thanks for stopping by this week.... Morti #22

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  8. That canvas is stunning! What a beautiful job you've done on it!!! You've been busy while hubby is away, my goodness! Great colours on your tag and I may have to have a look at that Santa die, he is fantastic! Pretty colours on the tin as well, what are you up to next? I've seen a little bit of everything here and it's all wonderful. Have a great week and don't work too hard! Thanks for the peek!

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  9. oh wow, really beautiful projects, the Canvas is amazing and of course the candy tin is my absolute favorite!
    Happy WOYWW! Have a great day! Debxx #95

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  10. Oooh very busy space there today! Love the tags and canvas you have made - I havent tried the pine cone die it looks fun! Thanks for sharing. Sunshine Girl – No 19

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  11. I think you win the prize for the most Christmassy blog this week!! Anyone who sees this surely can't fail to get inspired. The canvas worked really well, it looks very Victorian - it's really lovely!
    Thanks for dropping by,
    Hugs, LLJ #39 xx

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  12. Throw the lists out I say. Out, Out damn spot! You look busy enough w/o a list - love the gorgeous canvas and especially the snowman tag. Happy Turkey day.

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  13. So much to like this week, tags, dies and that fab Christmas canvas - I adore Graphic 45 papers.
    Thanks for visiting my blog as well, so grateful for comments.
    Ann B
    #35

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  14. So much going on this week. Love your work space, and those makes are gorgeous, especially the pine cones and roses.
    Happy WOYWW
    Hugs
    Cathy xx #3

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  15. Wow you have been busy, Vickie! I particularly like your box - gorgeous pine cones! Thanks for your nice comment on my blog. Sorry to hear you've had a stomach lurgy, but I think I'd rather have a throad lurgy than a stomach one, awful though it is proving to be. Each day I'm hoping for better things. Despite my thoughts initially today, I haven't managed to get to my ARTHaven today, but am on the settee keeping warm. Happy WOYWW, Shoshi #70

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  16. What a great Christmas canvas! It makes me nostalgic! I make lists too, that makes two of us! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  17. I love ALL your xmas creations ...that canvas will make a stunning wall piece for many years to come....and i love the colours of the cones etc of the band on the box.

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  18. Great desk, yummy inks and the tag is so great!!!fab happy woyww trace x

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  19. Love that blue - the shades work so perfectly together. Great canvas too - am sure your class will love making these.
    Hope the other half is bringing you things back from China - great place for goodies.
    I am late, as usual these days, in commenting - had such a busy day with a house full of men - five tradesmen and him indoors. At least I have a shower now! T
    hanks for sharing - Hugs, Neet xx

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  20. oh that is just so beautiful! what a talented lady you are!!

    Happy WOYWW

    Lou #41

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  21. Vickie, you are busy, busy, busy! I think your canvas is wonderful - and I love the little pine cones on your altered tin too.

    Thanks for already coming to visit my desk today :)

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  22. Love the canvs my eyes were drawn to it straightaway. Also love the colours on the altered tin. Thanks for sharing. Anne x

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  23. love the canvas, the tag, the box and the mess on your desk! I have lists of lists...LOL

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  24. Your Graphic 45 canvas is stunning and I love that snowman on your tag... totally agree that a bit of sparkle is necessary when it comes to snow!! Annette #11

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  25. You have so many lovely things to see. If only there were just a few more hours in the day eh?
    A x

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  26. Oh Vivkie - so many beautiful things here this week. Love the canvas the mostest I think :)) Happy WOYWW! Di xx

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  27. Hi there Vickie you are having fun this week lve the cards and tag and yes the days are getting shorter and running together, Shaz in oz.x

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  28. fabulous makes today - just love that festive frosty blue!!! My desk is groaning under the dust and the need to sort and tidy it shouts at me everyday - but you're right it can wait. Do what you can, enjoy the time and you'll be fine. Thanks for taking some time to share your desk...Sarah at 14.

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  29. I love your pinecones on the box/tin and love that you have used non cone colours for them.Gorgeous effect withe the roses. Hugs Mrs A.

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  30. What fabulous makes you have to show us this week! I really never have anything done is time for woyww, all I'm left with is the after-mess! Have a great week! HaPPy WoYWw!
    ((Lyn))

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  31. You have been busy. I love those pine cones and don't they look gorgeous with your roses.
    Your desk always looks so interesting and full of intriguing things I'd love to have a play with.
    Don't work too hard
    Happy WOYWW
    Hugs Lisax #84

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  32. Cor Vickie, what I wouldn't give to come to one of your classes..love love love what you're planning. I didn't see a canvas in that G45 paper when I saw it. Love the tin - I have the die but hadn't thought to visit TH to see what he'd done with it!

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  33. Great tag! I love the frosty wintery feel of it :) The Design Team are really pleased that you joined us for the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge this week - Thank you!

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  34. Your snowman tag for our challenge is very cute. I really like the blue and white together. The ticket really stands out. Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. <3 Candy

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  35. I'd be relishing the peace and quiet if my husband had gone off to China!! Hope your schedule is a little less packed and you have some time for yourself too. Love your canvas and tag, just beautiful.

    Hugs
    Brenda 82

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  36. Fantastic projects shown, my moto is that mess = creativity lol. Your snowman tag using the whites/blues is just perfect for the forthcoming festive season.

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  37. Vickie......ahhhh I JUST LOVE YOUR TAG you entered into last weeks challenge at Simon Says STamp and Show.......the colors and all you did...just YUMMIE!!

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