Wednesday, November 16, 2011

WOYWW #128

UPDATE! I have so much ribbon I am almost embarassed by the comments left but I collect them when I can get them cheap and this way keeps them safe! I bought small curtian rods from IKEA that slide right through the center of the rolls and viola! instant organization!

Happy Wednesday! Today is the day that all bloggers at WOYWW look forward to with such anticipation and enthusiasm...what's that you say? It is a group of artist/crafters that get together and share there desks and projects. To find out more go see Julia at Stamping Ground! My desk is covered with stuff that I am digging out to use on a project I am planning on making tomorrow. I am using some Little Yellow Bicycle papers and a tin box with a window to make a candy box to give to a teacher, friend, or even the postman.

I spent the past couple days organizing my craftroom a little more to make things more accessible and handier to use. Having been gone on vacation for so long I guess my mind forgot where I hid stuff and I couldn't find half of what I wanted! I went to look for an embossing folder and couldn't find the one I was looking for and spent the next 5 hours finding all my dies, embossing folders, and letterpress plates.



I decided to put them in a plastic box with dividers for types and I even wrote the name of each folder on the folder...not too OCD! The dies I organized into place bins under the low table that sits behind my desk chair. Don't look at all the crud accumulated on top of the table...thats what happens when I start moving stuff around!!




I will leave you with a picture of an ATC that I made for a swap this week. The challenge was to use red and green...I did, barn door red and pine needles. The ATC seemed to be way to dark to me so I stickled the moon in and put some frost on the trees to lighten it up a bit! Hope everyone has a great week!

31 comments:

  1. Just love your space and all the ribbons. Great job on organising and sorting, it will pay dividends and it's makes you feel good too. Lovely festive and bright ATC too. Thanks for sharing today, Sarah at 2.

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  2. I love how organised your craft space looks. It would be a great room to play in. The stickles did a good job in brightening up the dark colours.

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  3. I'm sooo jealous of all your stuff! I have mess, not 'stuff' Very good job all round!! Happy WOYWW!!
    (((Lyn)) #53

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  4. Just doing a quick pass through today ... I am going to get everyone visited!!! Fab card ... but all those ribbons ... and so organised!!!
    Happy WOYWW
    Cathy xx #19

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  5. this is such a wonderful craft space, I am envious! I keep meaning to have a sort out and rearrange all my goodies so that they are easier to find, and this is an inspiration - thank you!

    happy WOYWW

    Debs #102

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  6. Gorgeous snoop round your craftroom my i thought i had alot of ribbons...lol
    Your ATC is absolutely stunning just love it!
    Have fun filled creative week .Happy Woyww
    hugs judex 6

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  7. Thank you for sharing your room and look forward to seeing the finished product. You have an abundance of ribbon, I thought I was bad but you beat me hands down. Love the ATC too!

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  8. you have great organisational skills, I need to learn from you! love your ATC!
    Happy WOYWW!
    have a great day, Debxx #100

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  9. Ooh, some fabulous organising going on there, it feels so much better when its tidy and you know where things are...I look forward to seeing your next makes.

    Kyla #116

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  10. I enjoyed the nosey of your desk you have such great stash all those tim holtz dies and ink pads lucky you. The atc is cracking what lovely rich colours. Have a great crafting week. Laura

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  11. Things always look worse during a clean up before they get better. I like your idea of filing the folders with dividers. I don't have enough in my collection to do that yet, but give me time, I will catch up!

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  12. There's no such thing as too much ribbon. I buy loads - just don't have anything like your clever storage for it. Love the ATC . Thanks for sharing. Anne x

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  13. Love the ribbon storage, all that ribbon is just gorgeous! Thanks for the peek and sharing. Hope you are having a great WOYWW,
    xoxo Marjo #109

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  14. That is a fab desk , cheery and organised with lots of yum. Love your ATC too,
    Lv JoZarty x

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  15. I think that is a great ATC - love it! Your ribbon storage is brilliant - think I might have to rethink mine.
    Did I ever tell you what I do - I write in pencil on little cards on one of those Roladex (or whatever they are called) where I put stuff - keeps it in alphabetical order and is easily erased and re-done if I move it.
    Hugs, Neet (hope you are well)#9

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  16. Hi there Vickie wow your lovely room leaves me bvery excited for you it must be wonderful to work in such a room when you are well enough and time permits.
    I really love the way you have your ink pads and well all those embossing folders so neat and tidy now. I still have mine in the cases they came in, same with my dies. Yes, I know I am one of the very few but like to keep them in the original packaging, that is one of my things! happy WOYWW Shaz in oz.x

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  17. I do love your extensive collection of ribbons - it would be hard to look for the wrong one on your rails. Do you cover them over to stop dust lying on top? We still have so much plaster dust in the air, not to mention the dust kicked up by two mad dogs, that I just cover everything or put them into sealed boxes.

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  18. Hi Vickie, as a ribbonaholic I thought I had way too many ribbons but you beat me hands down and I'm suffering serious ribbon envy after seeing your wonderful display :) Your organising is impressive - you shouldn't have any problems locating what you need now. Your ATC is gorgeous - the stickles and glitter make all the difference but I just love those trees. Elizabeth x #78

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  19. Oh my word, this isn't a craft-space, it's a shop! How glorious it looks - so inviting!

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  20. Aw Vickie, the ribbon just looks beautiful, however will you bring yourself to use it! Amazing how some time away changes your focus whenyou get back to your desk. Hasn't affected your mojo though - that ATC is GORGEOUS...love love love the text.

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  21. I'm a bit late getting round some of the desks this week - doing it in stages but had to say I love your ATC such vibrant colours. Nearly fell of my chair when I saw all your dies, but I can beat you on the number of ink pads ha ha.

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  22. Hi Vickie! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek at my desk! I don't think you have too much ribbon...I think it's JUST RIGHT!! Oh, and your ATC is stunning!!

    I'm glad you liked the Black Friday spoilers I posted. Yesterday I got my official Joann's ad for Black Friday, so I made a more extensive post with coupon matchups if you're interested!

    Amy E. #3
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  23. I love all your ribbon and I too have quite a collection! Don't be embarrased..it's not any different than a collection of stamps! I must say, I love the sentiment on that card...WOW, so true! Sorry for being so late, have a great week!

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  24. Some times its good to be OCD, I wish I was half OCD, my desk wouldnt be so messy. Love your ribbon holder, very noice
    Bridget #@9

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  25. WOW!!!!Love the ATC...must get back into making more ATC's myself soon.....
    Kerry X.

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  26. For being # 1 this week, I'm awfully late visiting. I'm so sorry but, after a computer crash, I had to stop by and get a bit of inspiration from your lovely ribbon holder. I may have about half as much as you, an indecent amount for someone who seldom uses ribbon. I always get inspired when I come for a visit. We should get together and craft someday.

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  27. Great idea for your folders and dies... love to see how other people store there things... I always learn something!!!
    And the Card is Beautiful!! not to dark at all!!!

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  28. I have ribbon envy! But I really really love your ATC!Can I have one too?! Great colours not too dark at all to me. Thanks for letting us peek into your creative space this week. It's always inspiring seeing where and how we create! Hope the rest of your week goes very well for you.
    Neil #31

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  29. Those ribbon holders look fab even as a decoration! I also made some organizing in my working place some time ago... but can´t understand what has happened after that...
    The ATC is gorgeous! Love that red!
    Have a nice week!
    Tuire #52

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  30. Didn't make it over here last week Vickie - you know the reason why!! I adore your ribbons, and as for that juicy gorgeous tag... Good enough to eat! Well done! Happy extremely belated WOYWW 128, Shoshi

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  31. I love your work and I am the proud owner of this atc..your are delightful and your art is wonderful.I love swaps with you. Thanks for all you create.

    susan s.

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