So, Whats on your Workdesk this Wednesday? Well, this is probably my most colourful desk for a while! It's a little bit like confetti exploded all over my desk!!
The reason is I have been spending this year trying to use up my stash. Lets be honest, many of us have TOO much. So if I do go to a craft fair or shop I am really stringent on what I buy. I take a list (as there are times I need to replace often used stock such as glue, varnish, card blanks etc) and sometimes a new bit of stash can be a good thing (so long as you think about it and its not a rash purchase!!). The last few shows I have been to I have stuck to my list and could carry my purchases in one bag...and not a massive bag either!!
So, when on Pinterest (my free housework distraction) I noticed some boards where people were using punches to make different things. Last week I used my circular and scallop punch to make sheep and pigs (in my last WOYWW post, and the card I cannot show quite yet as its not been opened by the recipient) and I noticed that a lot of people 'pinned' the Stampin' Up Owl punch and fellow coven member Bex has one so I borrowed it and spent the past few days punching out various colours and shapes. When they are all assembled I promise to share them.
I have made reindeer, bats these above are PAC MAN! These were not on Pinterest but as a massive fan (I was lucky enough to have the handheld game in the 80's....see, handheld games are not a new thing!) I was sat there looking at my coloured card when it suddenly dawned on me they looked like the ghosts in the game! Men's cards are always difficult but I reckon theses will go down a storm.
My "Man Bites Dog" cards this week are 'Hero Nurse Shoots dead Mob Boss"...oooh!
So, if you'd like a legal snoop at desks across the globe then pop over to Julia's blog (link over on the right) and show your desks in all their glory!!
Happy crafting
Kyla
That sure is bright! Loved Pac Man as a kid. Only had it on my friend's PC though. #23
ReplyDeleteI think Pack Man cards will be perfect! hope you don't sneeze and blow all those little snips every which way!! Have a great week. Helen 17
ReplyDeleteLoved Pacman! They will make an awesome men's card...after all, they never grow up do they?!
ReplyDeleteI've had a stash busting year too, though when I have indulged, it's only been a metre of fabric and I use every bit! Charities have benefitted too, so I'm happy :-)
Hugs, LLJ 10 xx
Hi Kyla and happy WOYWW. Great use of the punches...pacman pacman!!! I love pinterest too for ideas, amazing what people with 'pin'. Cheers and have a super week RobynO#21
ReplyDeleteLurve the Pac Men. There must be a gift for DS it that idea somewhere, he of the online games....Look forward to seeing more - I have never used my punches to anywhere near their potential (although I did once make a layout with a bunch of roly poly little pigges) so I may have to drag them out of the drawer after I see what you do :)
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Mary Anne (1)
I used to love pacman as a kid.
ReplyDeleteCan't beat the 80's :)
Lovely bright papers - really musn't forget to come back and see these animals!! Luv the pac men - that takes me back! Happy Wednesday Cindy #32
ReplyDeleteI love the owl punch, it's so versatile. I've lost count of all the ideas I've seen/made. Not many actual owls though!
ReplyDeleteHow cute this little critters are. I love pac man and these do favor him!
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Hi Kyla, love the way you used the punches. I am trying to use up some old stuff too and I am hoping to do this with some christmas cards this year.
ReplyDeleteI take a list to the craft fairs but stuff still shouts buy me! buy me! but I might be getting just a bit better, honestly Lol!
Have a great week and happy crafting, Angela x 49
Those Pac Man characters that you made are very clever and will look great on your cards. I also think it's fun using different punches to create characters. Happy WOYWW and Blessings!
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Hi Kyla- what an addiction is Pinterest? How I ever managed without it I don't know. There again, possible a lot more crafting and housework got done,lol.Awesome Pac man punches- brilliant. So much stuff I need to use up-or even use for the first time, rofl. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #16 xxx
ReplyDeleteRemember Pac Man :-) Great ideas for men's cards - I find them so hard. I have the owl punch - love it!!! Anne x #33
ReplyDeleteYour desk looks fun and inspiring. Good for you for using your stash. I'm trying to do the same and watching what new stuff I'm collecting.
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Gillian #34
Oh the first thing I noticed when opening your blog is the Pacmans! I love them! Do you mind if I copy them? And true about the stash, I should go on a craftingdiet now. I've been saying that for a while, but a week ago I looked around on the dutch version of ebay / ebid, and bought several (used) sizzix dies while there are still some other new crafting goodies I haven't used yet. Just yesterday I started making a list of things I am allowed to buy (like black acryllic paint, black gesso and yellow embossing powder). Once your Pacman card is done I'll happily pin it on my Pinterest board(s)!
ReplyDeleteDebbie/Daqa #18
Oh dang it, I need an owl punch for those packmans... now where is that shopping list...
ReplyDelete(I feel a *fail* at my shopping list strategy coming up...)
Debbie....just read your responses, lol! I don't own the owl punch I asked around to see if anyone I know had one I could borrow or punch a few for me ....I love the idea of a craft diet! Something else for me to break ;-)
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Too bad I don't know of any crafters near me! Oh wait, there is one, my sisters' mother in law, she's got a silhouette. With owls... I just remember she gave me an owlcard when my son was born! Oooh possibilities!
DeleteOh the days when you would sit there dropping quarters to play pac man I loved Ms Pac Man when she came out just seemed better lol Happy late WOYWW hugs Nikki 2
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