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| My desk is a mess so I am going to give you the narrow angle rather then the wide angle...oh my my! Lots of fun stuff has been going on here but I haven't been really tidy about cleaning up after myself! See my new Tim Holtz wings die that came today!!! I am excited! |
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| this picture is looking to the left of where I sit. I can't figure out how to store stencils so I have just been dropping them in a clear plastic bag hanging on a hook with my Cricut mats. Anyone have any good ideas for storing them? |
Frank used to be the anchor on a do it your self show on television called Trading Spaces that ran for about 8 years on TLC here in the states. Frank holds several degrees but is an artist at heart! Franks wife Judy also is an artist and felts awesome little animals and figures that she sells on their web site called Mosey and Me. Frank brought several items for us to see and I ended up doing more then seeing and purchased the little felt pumpkin and the wizard mouse! Aren't they darling!
Okay I am off to check out the blogs at Ms. Julia's and I suggest you do so also if you like to snoop around the desk all over the world and see what they are doing. Stamping Ground is the starting point. Hop on over!
Hi Vickie - what a fab class - I love this primitive look and I have never seen hooking before and I am still not sure what it is but it looks a bit like rug making from what I can see. You did a great job both in the making and the buying departments!!! Have a great week WOYWW Hugs from Helen 77
ReplyDeleteI think those two cuties are lovely but I think I agree about the sticks, not too sure though. Does that make any sense? It's getting near dinner time so the brain is lacking. ha ha
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit earlier too.
Cheers, Elaine #19
Aww how cute are they?! Some great stuff on your workdesk this week. Happy Wednesday. :o)
ReplyDeleteSue x (MiniOwner @ 76)
Good morning; just thought I'd pop my head round the door and say Hi. Looks like you have had fun. Hope you have a lovely week.
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Wow i just love the snowman & Santa, jill#51
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW. You have certainly been busy this week (have been admiring your tags) - and those workshops sound a lot of fun (I am not sure what hooking is either - will have to investigate). Fab snowman & Father Xmas - and that mouse is adorable. Lovely to see some of your storage (I am addicted to looking at craft storage!). Hope your health isn't suffering too much from all the activity. Ali x #87
ReplyDeleteVery busy desk, and that mouse is just sooooo cute! I'd love him to death, lol. Have a great Wednesday, Hugs Shaz xx
ReplyDeleteAren't those just too cute?? I love workshops but it's so hard to find the time!
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW to you.
Mary Anne (20)
I'm glad you have been so creative this week! Love your space and your storage idea for your stencils. I don't use them much so have no idea of anything better than what you are doing.
ReplyDeleteGlenda 89
Ohhh what wonderful little creations. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteSandra @93
Oooh your space looks fab! Can I come and play?! Take care Zo xx 78
ReplyDeleteGreat space and busy which is good. Cute santa and snowman and yes I agree a scarfe is needed for sure don't want them to get cold do we especially with such thin legs.
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Eliza 110
Lookin good :) Love having a peek into the spaces of fellow crafter's! If you happen to peek in on my blog, be sure to wear a hard hat! LOL!
ReplyDeleteOooh I love those - they are so cute and I like the arms too! Cant help with the stencil storage as I store mine in exactly the same way! Thanks for sharing - Sunshine Girl no. 57
ReplyDeleteI keep my stencils in an 8.5"x11" accordian folder with many pockets. It is clear and I got it for $1 at Target in the "dollar spot" I have also stored them in a binder in clar page protectors...you know I think the binder method is better because you can flip through an dsee them all. Put black cardstock in the sleeves so the whitish stencils will show through. Happy WOYWW Lindsay #7
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great storage idea! I need to check out getting some binders and sleeves to do this!
DeleteGreat twiggy makes here hun. Good to hear you've been spoiling yourself too. Happy WOYWW, hugs Buttons #119
ReplyDeleteI like the stic arms and legs but think the scarf would be a great addition.
ReplyDeleteI remember Frank from that show!
Have fun with your new die!
Love your snowman and Santa and the pumpkin and mouse are very cute
ReplyDeleteFamfa (12)
Oh my goodness those are so cute. It brings me to a happy place. I love the holidays. Thanks for stopping by my desk and helping me justify my expensive shopping trip. Us girls got to stick together!
ReplyDeleteYou have a blessed week and I will see you next week.
Belinda (17)
I love them both and the stick arms are fab xx #108
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE those primitives and their twiggy arms, leave them be!! Love the felted items you bought too, very cute! The class sounds like fun but hard work, did they crack the whip? I know you can get gluten free flours for baking, there's a lot of info about it on the net if you want to give it a go. No reason to not have a little sweetness in you life!
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Brenda 3
These are great, what a fun weekend you must have had.
ReplyDeleteI think stencils are a nightmare to try and store so dropping them in a bag seems a perfect solution to me.
Happy WOYWW
Hugs Lisax #84
Hi Vickie! I live in Springfield--so I may be somewhere around 4 to 6 hours from you? I remember Frank from Trading Spaces--he was one of my favorite designers! How cool! I'm going to check out their site. Thanks for sharing that. The Santas are soooo cute!! Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #11
ReplyDeleteI also remember Frank from Trading Spaces. Didn't you take another class from him? he was always a hoot. I personally LIKE the extra little branches on the arms. They look like fingers to me. Both of these are adorable. Happy WOYWW from # 2, but you know that because you have already been to my place this week (seems like that is usual lately).
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! Going to a class with someone from Trading Spaces!! I used to watch it all the time! Can you give me a bit more info so I can remember who he is????
ReplyDeleteI love the snow man and santa you made!! How fun are they???
xxDaniella#26
Frank was the main guy on the show and had people working with him to change these spaces. I think what is throwing people is that he used to be over 100# heavier and looked like a Santa! Click on the Trading Spaces above and it will take you to his bio.
DeleteI think they look great, sounds like you had a lot of fun. The mouse is really cute. Sandy :) #54
ReplyDeletehave fun with your new die, love the snowman and santa, they are so cute!
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Hello!
ReplyDeleteYour snowman and Santa are great - what fun projects! I love your idea of a narrow angle photo to make the mess look less! :<) I love Frank and Judy's creations - thank you for the link! Wishing you some sunshine today!
Hugs,
Barbara Diane
Think they are great and wish I'd made them.Sounds like you had great fun as well. Love the little mouse. Happy WOYWW Anne x #136
ReplyDeleteLove your snowman and santa! As for your workspace it all looks so organised and so easily within reach! Chris109
ReplyDeleteI remember Frank!
ReplyDeleteI loved Trading Spaces.
My husband and I used to watch it together every Sunday morning before we had kids :)
Mary Jo #115
Frank was great on that show. I loved his style. The little pumpkin is so adorable. Dani#132
ReplyDeleteOh these are lovely Vicki, I like the primitive look very much.....I can't say about the twigs for the snowman because I can't picture an alternative!! Useless bird, huh! I looked at that die a few times, and decided I can't use the wings....so ow I just know you're going to make me feel I can!
ReplyDeleteHi Vickie I love your Santa and snowman twigs and all, very cute and what a great class. I have a soft spot for pumpkins and Halloween too.
ReplyDeleteHave a great Wednesday, hugs Erika. 59
Your little figures are great - what a fab course that must have been AND the little mousie/pumpkin - just gorgeous. x Jo
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great time at your class. Lots of crafting going on this week - always a good excuse not to tidy up!
ReplyDeleteBernice #80
Hi Vickie - great to see your cute new friends this week - I think Mr Snowman's arms look just fine ! Love that mouse too!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week Ali #48 (
PS (Is it just me or does staying up late hooking mean something different here in Wales !!!??)You naughty girl - I know stash has to be paid for - but that's a bit too far !!
Hi Vicky
ReplyDeletethose little figures are briliant, I think the arms are just fine.you have had a busy week.
thanks for sharing
janet #47
I didn't woyww this week although I have posted non crafty things this week but I thought I would drop by some friends any way. No wonder you bought that mouse ....love it ....I would have too. Your figures are such fun ...great xmas additions. xx
ReplyDeleteI think that mouse would like to sit on my desk with my bunny!! Fun desk today Vicky, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGinny
Hi Vickie,
ReplyDeleteSo, hooking huh? Hmmm, I think I have a book at home on the subject. It isn't like the rug hooking that was popular in the 70s, right?
I used to watch that show (don't have cable any longer) and sometimes I would just say == Boy, glad that isn't MY house! tee hee
The wizard mouse is beyond cute!!!!
Thanks for visiting me already.
Happy WOYWW
Hugs, Kay #18
I have a very technical way of storing my stencils! lol It's called a nail in the wall and I hang them from that! It's my secret! lol Your little Santa and snowman are adorable! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
ReplyDeleteLovely little creations this week. Tonight seems like a little wintery weather..cold windy brisk air and some much needed mist. You always seem to keep the wheels rollin with lots of things to do...Enjoy #101 will be watching the ISU vs OSU this Sat...go Cyclones.
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet Santa, snowman and mousie!
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Oooh I love the new wings die! I keep my stencils in a drawer so they lay flat. Love your cute projects! Loved that show and Frank was one of the best designers on it! Lucky you to be able to classes with him! Nan 117
ReplyDeleteSanta and snowman are really cute and I love the mouse, he's so cute.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Von #43
At the moment I only have a handful of stencils, so I've binder-clipped them together and they live in the front of my patterned paper basket. The snowflake one you have in the front of your bag is great -- I don't think I'd seen that one! Your projects from the class are great and your new mouse friend is adorable.
ReplyDeleteYour hooked pieces are SO cute, Vickie!
ReplyDelete:)trisha
#137 this week
Love the American Primitive look - both snowman and Father Christmas are so cute! Look forward to seeing what you get up to with those super cool wings. Belated happy WOYWW!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
#31
Sooo cute! I like them as is, and definitely unpainted sticks! Patsy from
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Hi Vickie
ReplyDeleteyour snowman and Santa are great. Santa has a kind face - snowman has a crooked, crafy smile - he's up to something!!!
I don't think the twigs are too much at all - they're very befitting the style you are trying to achieve. They work because like you say, they're natural, so no messing no painting required. Very talended. You must have had fun making them.
The felted mouse wizard and the pumpkin are really special too - she really is talented at doing that!
Hope you are well and going there didn;t tae it out on you too much,
Big hugs
Paula x x x #85
ha, ha, i do that too sometimes, do the narrow angle! your snowman and santa are so wonderful! i met a felt artist in Korea and i just loved her work. they were way beyond my budget though! your mouse and pumpkin are so cute!
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