Wednesday 22 May 2019

WOYWW 520: Happy 10th Anniversary

Happy 10th birthday to WOYWW.  How amazing that this weekly blog link up has been kept going for so long.  I wasn't there at the start (my blog has been going for less than four years), but I have been joining in regularly since I discovered this friendly bunch of deskers and their leader Julia.  Each week we link our desks over at The Stamping Ground and see what everyone else is up to.  There are plenty of people who don't link up but still like to visit, all are welcome.
As you can tell, my desk is thoroughly staged.  I am in the middle of getting samples ready for three upcoming Clarity shows, so obviously can't share what I am doing yet.  I also have not had time to make ATCs.  However, I thought I would like to give my PIF a chance to see all the tags that are available to be sent so that they can choose their favourite.  The rest (and more) will be coming with me to the 10th anniversary crop so all who attend will get a little something from me.
Yesterday was the monthly JJAMMMA meet up at Stockport.  Unfortunately Eva had a work emergency which required her attention and was unable to attend. 
Guesting on the other side of the desk, Chris was making ATCs, Lou had brought some beading with her and Jane (virtually unrecognisable without her trademark pink hair) was stamping and colouring.

Rizwana managed to make it for the first time this year which was great.  She was making a little wallet using patterned papers to decorate it.  I didn't get a photo of Kaz who was busy making cards, or Angie who joined us for the first time and was working in her journal.  I took a colouring book and pencils with me and think I'll do the same for the crop.  Happy WOYWW everyone,  I'll be round to see if there is cake on any desks after work lol.

38 comments:

Helen said...

Hi, Sarah. Haven't decided what I'm taking to work on at crop, but i expect it will be a journal (or two) Mid-week crafting sounds a great way to spend your Tuesday. Helen #1

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Gotta love all of your tags, Sarah. Yes, it's amazing how different this year is than last year. I couldn't leave a comment on your blog last year and was so stressed, I didn't enjoy the event. This year, now that G+ is finally gone, I can relax and enjoy the party. I'm off to check out your tags, dear. Happy 10th from # 5.

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

Happy 10th WoywW Anniversary Sarah if i'd kept my first blog I think i'd have been around in blogland for about 10 years now but still not have discovered the stamping ground. So nice to hook up with our online buddies and see what everyone is up to. You tags look fab!! No time to participate in the swap sadly so i'd pre-arranged one just for Julia.
Happy WoywW Tracey #10

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Lovely tags! And what a great time was had by all at the event - looking forward to our meetup now!
Happy 10th WOYWW!
Hugs LLJ 9 xx

Neet said...

Nice to see your crafty friends working hard, especially Chris who has just become a grandmother! Yeah!
A colouring book and pencils sounds a good idea to me - might have to do just that myself as I take too much stuff and then do nothing but natter.
Hugs, Neet 18 xx

Bridget Larsen said...

Those tags are gorgeous, I love how people look so busy when you take a photo of them lol.
You are my send to partner for WOYWW 520, please send me your address to bridget.larsen@gmail.com

Marit said...

Happy anniversary Sarah, so glad we 'meet' almost every Wednesday - I feel blessed to be part of this crafty, creative, nice and supporting tribe! The get-together looks inspiring, every lady working on their own 'thing' but still, being together sharing the creativity and joy. Gotto love that! Enjoy your day! Hugs and kisses from the Netherlands. Marit #17

Debbie Rock said...

Hiya Sarah ... Maggie said you were going to the crop so an ATC should reach you as I HOPE I have made enough for everyone going! Hope you have a super time and do please give everyone (well, those that know me ... Julia & Jan, Maggie, Shaz & Doug, Helen ... er, no idea who else will be there so just hugs all round please!) Love Debbie #25 xXx

glitterandglue said...

Hi Sarah. Happy 10th anniversary. A great bunch of people indeed! Great work on the tags - I haven't begun to think about ATCs for the crop yet - for all I know, at my current working speed, everyone will be getting a bar of chocolate!!!
Take care. See you at the crop. God bless.
Margaret #5

shazsilverwolf said...

Hi Sarah, gorgeous tags. I have all my ATC's finished now,so will have plenty at the crop.Nice photos of your craft group. Jane does look completely different without her pink hair, I agree. See you next week, Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #7 X

Sue C said...

what a great selection of tags, I am sure there will be a lot of chatting when you all meet up.

Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith said...

"Guesting on the other side of the desk..." I've never heard guest used as verb before but I love it! Being a foreigner and a former language teacher, I appreciate these little gems! A lovely collection of tags - have fun at the crop and don't forget to take photos for those of us who can't make it. Happy 10th anniversary! zsuzsa #26

sandra de said...

Great collection of tags and I am sure they will be snapped up at the crop. amazing to think that woyww has been going for 10 years .... such a lovely way to connect with crafty minds all over the world.
sandra de #33

Annie said...

My plan is to get round everyone today to wish them a very happy 10th anniversary and to thank you for your friendship and lovely comments over the years.
See you soon :-)
Hugs,
Annie x #10

Annie said...

My plan is to get round everyone today to wish them a very happy 10th anniversary and to thank you for your friendship and lovely comments over the years.
See you soon :-)
Hugs,
Annie x #10

Diana Taylor said...

You've made some gorgeous tags there Sarah, I love the variety of styles and colours - you've certainly got something for every taste!
Enjoy the crop - I'm getting crop envy already!!
Diana xx #22

Stacy Sheldon said...

HI Sarah, ooh looks like it was a fun thing and the tags look fabulous :) ~Stacy #37

buterfliecrafter said...

oeps, forgot the cake, but still Happy anniversary, Vicky #31

Lindart said...

How nice to be able to meet with a group of friends and just work on whatever you want, the fun is in seeing what each other is working on, and catching up! I'm sure there was some food involved too...Your tags are gorgeous, so many of them! Happy 10th! Lindart #37

Caro said...

Gorgeous tags and I look forward to seeing you at the crop. Happy 10 year WOYWW anniversary. Have a great week. Love & God Bless, Caro x (#27)

My name is Cindy said...

Oh wow how great to meet up and craft! Someone else I am not going to meet up with, but I'm on holiday that week. Think I may have to Skype or something lol. Happy Wednesday, Cindy #43

Heather M said...

Hi Sarah, happy WOYWW 10th anniversary. Lovely selection of tags - colourful as always. I think that's one of the things I love about crafting- so many bright and happy colours to play with! Clarity are certainly keeping you busy! Have a lovely week Heather x #32

Dorlene Durham said...

Wonderful tags! And how wonderful to spend some time with crafty friends! Happy 10th anniversary. Dorlene #42

Nikki said...

All your pretty tags all laid out in a row they all are so unique looking Have a fun time at the crop
HAPPY WOYWW #10 Hugs Nikki C #46 ish :P

Kathryn Frantz said...

Yes, I followed for many years before someone here mentioned Instagram. I still haven't figured it out, but I try. I enjoy every Wednesday! Have fun at the
"crop" "celebration" I'll be thinking of you!

pearshapedcrafting said...

Your tags look brilliant Sarah! What a great way to spend some crafty time together! Looking forward to seeing you at the crop! Hugs, Chrisx

Glenda said...

Happy Anniversary! It is good to see what you have going on!
Glenda #32

Julia Dunnit said...

You’ll have to be quick for the cake!! Love all the tags, put together like that they make an amazing range of colour - hard to give away! Good to see the JJAMMA gals beavering away, is it me or is that table quite high? Looking forward to seeing you next week. X

MaggieC (Silvercrafter) said...

Happy 10th anniversary, Sarah. I am taking my parchment stuff to the Crop. See you there. xxx Maggie (Silvercrafter) #38

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Loving the tags Sarah. I'm really late as I was forced to go out with friends today to drink coffee and eat scones.... I could hardly say no! but it has made me late getting round. Wishing you a lovely woyww and a happy creative week with hugs, Angela x19X

Anne said...

Hi Sarah you are busy,busy,busy as ever. Lovely work. See you soon. Anne x #24

Robyn said...

Happy 10th! thanks for visiting and sharing all your crafty going s on with us!
Robyn 6

Cardarian said...

Hi Sarah!
You must be one of the busiest crafters I know! Every day you have something new on facebook or on your blog! Anyway HAPPY WOYWW 10th birthday! It was a pleasure to meet you and Eva the year before. I am hoping I will be able to come but if not you will get an ATC from me! I think I have your address somewhere!
Love and hugs
Cardarian

Shoshi said...

Happy 10th anniversary, Sarah! I love all your gorgeous tags. It looks as if you had lots of fun with your friends crafting away! Thank you for your visit, and especially for your good wishes regarding my PIP application. I am finding the whole thing very stressful but gradually getting the required info together. Thank you also for your good wishes for all our birthdays (Lily and Ruby too!) and I'm so glad you enjoyed the card I made for my hubby! Little Lily taking to the air!

Sorry this is late. I've had a very busy couple of days and with everything that's going on, I'm feeling extremely floppy and unwell today.

Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #15

Sue said...

Hi Sarah, Lovely selection of ATCs.

Thank you for stopping by my blog. You put your number as 4, but you are #3. You aren't the only one who's number has changed.

Happy 10th Anniversary WOYWW
Sue 10

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Hi Sarah, a tad behind on my catch up here, y’know think tags are a great idea instead of an ATC, yet the funny thing is I rarely do either, on,y when have to!! Loving yours of course, still love the one you gave me at last crop, how wonderful that we actually met, so very grateful I was well enough to go last year, nothing short of a miracle.
Your meeting up with friends at Stockport looks wonderful I would love to do that too. Happy belated WOYWW 10,
Hugs Shaz in Oz.x #24
PS so loving your pop up comment box. Thank you!

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StampinCarol said...

Happy 10th Anniversary!
I'm still working my way around desks between work, errands, and classes.
What a great assortment of tags! Hope your shows go great!
And what fun to meet and craft with friends!
Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for popping by!
Carol N #36

Kelly said...

HI Sarah. Looks like everyone was busily creating. Love the tags. Very colorful! Creative Blessings! Kelly #35