WOYWW 791/11: A Change!

 Already a week into the summer holidays - how time flies.  Welcome dear deskers to WOYWW, the inception of Julia who led us for 15 years, and who kindly entrusted me with the reins.

Having finished and posted off my remaining samples my desk actually shows some crafting activity of my own.  I bought these stamps a while back and thought it was about time I had a play as Barbara Gray is doing a Craftalong tomorrow at 7pm on Facebook using them.

In other news - I will be collecting my new car tomorrow.  I dropped really lucky on an 11 month old with less than 2,000 miles on the clock (Toyota Yaris Cross) so it was a no brainer.  I will be dropping my current car off for sale today so I can take full advantage of the remaining car tax on it.  Both garages are within walking distance of home so I will have no problem getting back or going to collect tomorrow.

I can't believe that it is August tomorrow.  I shall be spending next Tuesday afternoon with Mum as it will be the first anniversary of Dad's death.  This post is scheduled, as there is no way I will be up as early as I am on a school day in the holidays.

Please join in and link up your desk.  Happy WOYWW - thanks for joining in.

Rainbow Pines

I had a play with some of the pine tree stamps from the Woodland and Birds stamp set from Clarity Crafts and my favourite rainbow distress colours for this card.

Summer Holiday Tag

The current challenge over on Tag Tuesday is Summer Holidays. I had the perfect tag using a piece of gelli plate clean up paper which made a great background.

Woodland and Birds

For this card I went back to using the Abstract Layout 3 die but combined it with the coordinating Infusions papers as well as the stamps.

Hip Hip Hooray Special Day

For this card I used the Woodland and Birds stamps from Clarity Crafts that come with the Abstract Layout 3 die, but without the die.

This Too Shall Pass

This card uses the die cut from yesterday's gel press card to create a second look.

A Little Bird Told Me...

The latest Abstract Layout die from Clarity Crafts comes with a set of Woodland and Birds stamps.  I had fun playing with a gel plate for my first two cards - this is the first of them.

WOYWW 790/10: Made It!

 Yay I made it to the summer holidays and am already enjoying lie ins and relaxation.  Welcome to WOYWW, led for 15 years by the fabulous Julia who kindly trusted me to keep things going.

There are far more interesting desks to visit via the link than mine - I posted samples off on Monday and have more to make this week.  I couldn't resist the new Antarctica companion paper from Clarity which makes set #8 and is full of gorgeous blues, purples and green papers.

Spot the last day of term lol.

My big job for this week is to go car hunting - after I have had my car valeted inside and out.  Going to visit the local Toyota show room where my sister has purchased her last couple of cars.  Will make sure I know what discounts are available to teachers before I go and have left it near the end of the month as that is when targets need to be met!  Wish me luck.  I hope that by this time next week I will have news for you all.  I have also renewed my pass to Trentham Gardens to encourage me to hit 10,000 steps a day.

Stay safe and thanks for joining in with What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday.

Linda Williams' Christmas Compendium Sets 1-3: Ideas and Inspiration

 As the last set of Christmas Compendium stamps by Linda Williams has just been released by Clarity Crafts, I thought I'd give you some ideas and inspiration using the first three sets.

From set 1 (see HERE).

Rainbow Happy New Year

I couldn't resist using my favourite rainbow colours to create this festive panel card.

Sparkling Christmas Tree in Silver and Black

I thought black and silver would be a good combination using this sparkling tree stamp from the latest Linda Williams' Christmas Compendium release.

New Year Party Notelets

I thought this stamp set from the Linda Williams' Christmas Compendium Part 4 release would make a great pair of New Year party notelets.

Festive Mistletoe Greetings

The final release in the Linda Williams' Christmas Compendium stamp set includes these wonderful Mistletoe stamps.  I enjoyed playing with them.

#dailycollage2024 July So Far

 For July #dailycollage2024 pages I have gone with a yellow/gold colour theme.  Here is the story so far...

As usual, each page starts with Clarity Collage papers - this month Chamomile Infusions - and finish with one of the many sets of words stickers.

WOYWW 789/9: Last Week of Term

Welcome to WOYWW, a weekly sharing of desks, hosted for 15 years by Julia.  She has entrusted me with carrying on for which I am grateful.

As you can see by the date and time on my new smart watch, I prepared this post yesterday.  Once again I had just finished marking the last assessements of the year and didn't think they would be of much interest to you.  I downloaded a picture of my Dad as wallpaper to the phone.  This time last year he had gone into hospital and we were in the middle of an Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education) at school.  This week has been a lot more relaxed although I have to come up with four hours of activities for KS3 students not going to Alton Towers on Friday.

It is celebration afternoon in school this afternoon, with the leavers' assembly for Y8 and form time for all.  We have a small celebration after school too, to say goodbye to a colleague who is leaving us.  Stay safe and happy WOYWW.  Thanks for joining in...

Well Done You!

 I had some fun using gold embossing paste and the May 2024 Clarity Club stencil.

Gender Neutral New Arrival Card

 The May 2024 stamps from Clarity's New Design Club were so cute.  I decided to use a neutral colour palette for this new arrival card.

 

Woodland Aperture and Birds Dies: Ideas and Inspiration

 I love these two-way overlay dies with the extra birds.  They can be used together or separately for lots of different looks.  Here are some ideas and inspiration using the set.  Links to the projects are given underneath each picture.

Just the birds (see HERE).

New Baby Card

A card I made for a colleague for all staff to sign.  I love the new Alphabet dies from Clarity Crafts - they make personalising a card so easy.

A Celestial Tag

I found a fabulous inky mop up paper towel to create the background for this celestial tag - this fortnight's prompt on Tag Tuesday. 

Birthday Cards for Boys and Men

 I have three boys and have made them birthday cards for many years.  I know that people sometimes struggle to make male birthday cards so thought I'd share some ideas.  Links to projects below each.

Using stencils and stamps (see HERE).

WOYWW 788/8: Flying By

 Welcome to the weekly desk share that is WOYWW.  Thanks to Julia for trusting me to carry on with her baby of the first 15 years (780 weeks).

My desk shows some new alphabet dies that I used to personalise a new baby card for a colleague (see Saturday's blog) as I didn't think you would be interested in my assessment marking.

I am into the swing with the July #dailycollage2024 pages as you can see.  Yesterday afternoon I had a pleasant time at school (on my day off) with the u3a recorder group playing for KS2.  They seemed to have a good time and asked some great questions.

This evening I will be stopping on at school between home time and awards' evening as it is an early start and finish so everyone can make it home in time for the footie.  I will be round to visit as soon as possible.  Stay safe and thanks for joining in with WOYWW.