WOYWW 859/79: And Breathe

Welcome to the weekly sharing of desks which is WOYWW (What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday?), the brainchild of Julia, who kindly entrusted it to me to continue after the first 15 years of togetherness.  Please feel free to link up your desk and visit others' - we are a friendly bunch. 

Continuing to send Neet well wishes and healing hugs as she is in hospital for a bit longer. Hope she is feeling better.

My desk shot today is of my desk at Barbara Gray's workshop on Sunday before we started.  The inky make and takes went down really well and there were 164 cards made over the two Open Days. I blogged what we did on Monday if anyone wants to check them out.

Eileen Godwin, Grace Gray and Jane Telford

Lisa (designer) and Jilly (in charge of DT and more)

Jane, Linda Williams and Tina Morris

Catherine and Deb 

Glynnis on snip clinic!

Jazz (designer) and mum Lee)

I still have to finish putting away all my lovely new stash, so will show you the finished items from the workshop next week as well as you catch up with my #dailyart2025 drawings.

I will leave you with the two beautiful new Raku birds from Barbara's pottery studio which I could not resist adding to my collection.  It was a very tiring but highly rewarding few days.  I drove back on Monday and had a long lie in yesterday!
Stay safe and Happy WOYWW.

WOYWW 835/55: Back Home

Welcome to the weekly sharing of desks which is WOYWW (What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday?), the brainchild of Julia, who kindly entrusted it to me to continue after the first 15 years of togetherness.  Please feel free to link up your desk and visit others' - we are a friendly bunch. 

My desk shows some of the things I was getting up to while away over the weekend. The pack contains all my makes from the fabulous workshop with Barbara Gray on Sunday - I learn such a lot. The flier is the one for the make and takes that I led at the Open Days on the Friday and Saturday (more on my blog from Monday and yesterday). The postcard shows some of the gorgeous pottery made by Barbara which should be appearing on her Pinky Gray web page soon.

I have a growing art gallery in my living room which sits along side Tilly's needle felting.

When I move my craft room inside, I may keep the tall pencil pot on my desk.  I have another owl on order too.

As you can see, I managed to keep up with my #dailyart2025 while I was away.

Since I got back on Monday I have done two large loads of washing and the technical survey has been done for the impending solar panel fitment.  They are coming back today to fit an isolation switch to the meter in advance.

I am still catching up on my sleep as it was hard work - although my lunatic of a twin sister ran a 50k on Saturday, and the route went past the hotel where I was staying, so I think she wins!

Stay safe and Happy WOYWW.

A Clarity Day Oop Norf

Last Saturday I finally made it to a Clarity Open Day, the one 'oop norf' in Leyburn, North Yorkshire at the Tennant Auction House.  What a day out it was as well!

WOYWW 539: Flat Out then Flat

Welcome to my weekly contribution to What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday (WOYWW) c/o our illustrious leader Julia at The Stamping Ground.  Many apologies for my lack of desk visiting last week. On Thursday, when I usually visit, I was flat out completing samples for an up coming show with Barbara Gray.  On Friday Eva and I headed straight up to Leyburn after work, ready for the Clarity Open Day on Saturday (and a chance to hand deliver the samples).  By the time we had driven back on Saturday evening, I was far too flat to do much more than flop and catch up with the washing on Sunday.  Yesterday I spent nearly all day at various medical appointments (not all mine) so barely had time.

My desk today shows my total restraint at the Open Day as I spent far more time catching up with people and watching demos than actually shopping.  I couldn't resist getting these paper pads for my own stash however.

My guests on the other side of the desk (in Leyburn) this week are Jane Telford and Marley. Hi Marley!  Jane kindly gave Marley her own special make and take session as she had been given a Groovi starter kit and wanted to try it out.  She is a natural and maybe one day will be joining in with WOYWW herself.
Still no progress with the shed.  I am hoping we may get a week of decent weather over half term in a few weeks and then I will probably try and finish it off myself.  This week I will make the effort to visit everyone, but not until tomorrow as I am working today.  Happy WOWYW everyone.

WOYWW 538: Off Gallivanting

There has been and will be lots of gallivanting this week.  Yesterday I was up in Stockport at the monthly JJAMMMA (Junk Journals and Mindful Mixed Media Art) meet up and on Friday, Eva and I will be heading off 'oop North' for the Clarity Open Day at Leyburn, N. Yorkshire on Saturday.  I had to leave the meet up early, as it so happened that #1 son and his girlfriend were arriving back at Manchester airport yesterday afternoon and I was able to combine catching up with friends with the airport run.

My desk this week shows the new technique that I was shown by a first time meeter-upper, Tom, at the JJAMMMA get together.  It is done with a gel plate.  Dye based ink is spread over the plate with a brayer and then Brushos mixed with water are spattered on top.  A print is then taken.  It's a brilliant technique and you can never predict exactly what you will get.  This was my attempt and I will certainly be playing some more.  Thanks Tom!

As it was also our fortnightly get together, I grabbed a shot of the other side of the desk yesterday morning.  Eva was playing with her new Floral Alphabet stamps from Clarity.
So why am I sharing a view of my desk.  It is of course to join in over at The Stamping Ground with Julia and the rest of the WOYWW crew.  Please feel free to visit desks or even join in yourself. 
No progress on the shed this week.  It has simply been too wet to get anything done since #3 son got over the lurgy.  Maybe next week...

WOYWW 515: Playing Away from Home JJAMMMA Meet Up

For once I am actually writing my WOYWW post on a Wednesday, the perks of the school holidays lol.  I even took a photo of my desk this morning as I unpacked from my gallivanting yesterday afternoon and the latest arrival in the post.

I admit to indulging a little in the recent Spring Sale over on Claritystamp.  I have even purchased my ticket for the open day in Leyburn which isn't until September,. I was determined not to miss out this year.
Yesterday I had the most fabulous afternoon, meeting up with fellow JJAMMMAs Jane Telford, Lou WIthers and Kaz at the monthly JJAMMMA get together in Stockport.  It is rather like a WOYWW crop minus the cake: far more laughter and chatting than crafting, but worth the journey for the company.  There weren't as many there as usual this month due to illness and prior commitments but a fun time was had by those who made it.  I actually travelled quite light for a change.

And I actually managed to get some work done too (Ecoline pens and a water brush on water colour card).

Kaz is shy, so I haven't taken her photo.  On the other side of the desk however Jane and Lou were quite happy to share.

Jane was working with her Gel Press Petites making card toppers and Lou was prepping for an up coming One Day Special on Hochanda.  Thanks for your company yesterday ladies (Kaz too).

I am enjoying the school holidays and have managed some shed time every day so far.
JJAMMMA = Junk Journals and Mindful Mixed Media Art.
WOYWW = What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday? a weekly blog link up hosted by Julia over on The Stamping Ground for nearly 10 years now.  Please do pop over and visit!