So on to why we are here...to see my desk this week! If you would like to participate in this weekly desk exposures you need to head over to Julia's blog Stamping Ground and check out the other blogs this week.
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| My desk is currently occupied by a project in the works. I am working on a chipboard book made from toilet paper roll cores. I am using the Graphic 45 papers for Christmas this year called Nutcracker Sweet. I saw the idea on a You Tube video by Jacqui Chimes and My Creative Spirit, Charlie Jones |
I hope everyone is settling in now that the holidays are over and getting on with their crafty lives. I look forward to hopping around to the blogs and seeing what everyone is up to!
Happy WOYWW. Loving the toilet roll book. Will go and check out the YouTube links - I have a small collection of tags that I would like to display together, and this could be a good way of doing that. I agree with you re. time. I am watching less tv, but my new computer is taking up a lot of my time - and I just don't get as much 'real' crafting done as I used to. I try not to worry about that too much, as having the study to do, as well as a lot more in my life, whilst coping with a body that seems to enjoy throwing problems at me, is more than enough for 'little old me'. Ali x #40
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking book! I too spend so much time with TV and the computer.. at least I can craft in front of the tv, but...!! Have a good week Helen #7
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of creating such a gorgeous book from a humble toilet roll. Will have to check out that video. You are getting far more done crafty wise than me and I don't even have TV as an excuse. I really don't know why I don't get more done. Maybe that should be a New Years Resolution.. to be more productive!!
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Hugs Lisax #59
really pretty book
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to make a book from toilet rolls. And your book looks lovely!
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Tuire xx #2
Lovely little book/album there. You can always use kitchen rool tubes too (cut in half of course). Happy WOYWW BJ#52
ReplyDeleteHi there Vickie can so understand why you are feeling the way that you are with house, the amount of work you have done.. but think we need to make more lists like Julia!! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping over and for sharing ~ happy WOYWW Shaz in oz.x #6
I'm another who spends too much time in front of various screens but its my new year resolution to do more. Rafting, and I think that is one of the easier ones to keep.
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Ann B
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Love the little tag book- and the toilet tube idea is ace. Something else gone on my mental list. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #73 xx
ReplyDeleteI love the Toilet Roll Book I have been collecting TR's for a while now and just have to sit and do the creating.
ReplyDeleteI love the paper you have used just yummie.
Happy WOYWW
Eliza #8
Your little album looks great so far , hope you get it finished soon. happy WOYWW Jill #10
ReplyDeleteYes - got to agree - less TV and laptop = more crafting time! So here I am on my laptop - WOYWW is addictive isn't it!! x Jo
ReplyDeleteI am too ill to be doing any crafting at the moment but I love snooping around desks! Yours is always interesting!
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Lots of hugs,
Cardarian
I have been watching those videos too, it looks so great when other people make things, but I am afraid, it just looks lame when I try. Your album looks great.
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Tertia #17
Looks fab, I too have seen this idea of using toilet rolls and it's a great way to recycle! My nieces who are 5 and 10 thought it was super cool when I told them about it! I must make some. Take care Zo xx 43
ReplyDeleteBeautiful book - not taken the plunge on a loo roll book YET, but every time I see one I am tempted. How did we ever survive before YouTube? :)
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MA (4)
Loving the look of that book. Hope we get to see much more of it as it grows.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and the visit.
Take care
Hugs, Neet xx 11
Started a paper tube book and never finished it...guess that should go on my list to revisit! Not in this week but wanted to say hello and offer warm wishes for 2013!
ReplyDeleteLove this little book, looks really magical. Look forward to seeing the finished project.
ReplyDeleteSue V
I absolutely love the Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet. You are doing a fabulous job.
ReplyDeleteI am new to WYOWW and a friend of Sandee. Hope you get a chance to check out my blog and desk.
Lori #81
You book is looking very beautiful. I have seen these made and never tried it, still on the list of things to do LOL
ReplyDeleteKrisha #110
That book is looking great, what a fun idea! Thanks for sharing. Caro #46
ReplyDeleteI love making those book and your's is super. You are really getting into the year with a crafty flourish!
ReplyDeleteLove jo x
Your little book looks lush, Vickie. The cover os so pretty. Happy Wednesday. :o)
ReplyDeleteSue x (MiniOwner @53)
Nice minialbum.
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Laura
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wow! that tag book is just luvverly!
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by :) if you'd like some real mail, drop me an email - i tried to find your email, but the profile link says it was properly installed...
Happy WOYWW and have a great week :)
no. 10
Sorry to be so late in commenting. It has been one of those days and I can't seem to type correctly. Love this tag book and it is going to be wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGlenda #78
Vickie....that is one BIG bone folder, lol Are you over compensating for something? lol!!! Your mini album is looking so cute! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
ReplyDeleteHi Vickie thanks for stopping by - love your project - lush colours ! Hoping to see more of it when it is all done !
ReplyDeleteTake care Ali x
Hi Vicky i really must put one of these on my list of things to do (see this weeks post by LLJ). The book looks fab
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janet #23
Hi
ReplyDeleteThis is my first go at WOYWW and my first visit to your blog, I like the look of your book.
I will look back to see the finished item
Ria
Your book is looking lovely Vickie can't wait to see it finished. I made a decision to try and get more don crafting wise and spend less time on laptop etc. I have done quite a lot this week but could do better. Trouble is am shattered at night and really just ant to sit on sofa and do very little. Happy WOYWW Anne # 135
ReplyDeleteThis does look gooood! Looking forward to seeing it all when you've finished! Chris87
ReplyDeleteYour book is turning out very nicely! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteApryl H #9
so you flatten toilet paper rolls? it's looking good. i'll check back to see the finished book.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great little project Vickie, amazing what you can do with a few loo rolls! I think January is a hard month in the old enthusiasm department for anything. Hope things pick up.
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Brenda 94
It's lolooking pretty amazing so far! I think you're being too hard on yourself!!! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteJeannie #60
Vickie sorry for the late visit, loving your tag book. Isn't fair when life gets in the way of blogging! LOL.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting, hugs Erika.
Your book is amazing. I can't believe it's made if toilet roll centres. Incredible. Thank you so much for visiting; I will be making my skull glitter, although it won't be finished anytime soon!
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Rachel
ooh your book is stunning! I must have a go at one of these one day. My list of must do's is huge and I don't seem to get anything done! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Vickie, your album is shaping up beautifully. I like the black base and you can't go wrong with Graphic45 papers - they are all gorgeous. You could move the TV into your craft room and get the best of both worlds. As for the housework ... I just bite the bullet and spend one day a week really trying and the other days I swat at it occasionally - it works for me :)) I hope you have a good, and housework free, weekend. Elizabeth x #69
ReplyDeleteI love what you have done with those toilet paper rolls! Absolutely fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHappy very late WOYWW!
RosA # 148 I think
I am so late but I came by and visited a few of your other fabulous posts. Love the title of your mini album!
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