Wednesday again, the day when a ton of us bare all and show our workdesks in all their glory.
On my desk this week are some more stamps. At the weekend I drove down to Exeter to a Craft and Fabric show. My friend Erika won a free ticket but was unable to go so she kindly offered it to me so I jumped at the chance of a day out.
There was some stunning embroideries and dyed goodies and I bought some more space dyed threads for my sewing. I was also tempted by some stamps. These (and more just out of shot) were all from the bargain bins-only £3 for all these!
I am slowly getting through mounting them all but I need to buy some more mounting foam. I know you don't necessarily need it but I like the cushioning it provides as it makes it a little easier to stamp a crisp image.
The "Man Bites Dog" cards this week-'Crazy Beauty Stabs Judge Dead'.......I swear that I randomly picked these, most odd!
So, why not pop over to the lovely Julia's blog (link over on the right) and prepare for a legal snoop at desks across the globe. Last week there appeared to be a lot of fellow WOYWWers who had been having sorting sessions and had lovely clean and tidy desks-I do hope the infection has not spread (lets be honest, it must be an infection, a bit like the flu, you ignore it and hope it goes away but the inevitable happens and at some point it hits and you too have to clean!!). Fingers crossed I stay germ free.
Happy crafting
Kyla
Am impatiently waiting for Julia!! I hate mounting stamps (have also run out of foam) and also much prefer having the cushion for stamping. Interesting cards again!! Helen no # (but new stamps too, just not bargains!)
ReplyDeleteI love the words that came out this week it really made me giggle, poor dead judge. I am with you on mounting the stamps it is far better but yes time consuming, Thanks for sharing your desk and Happy WOYWW
ReplyDeleteHugs Eliza & Yoda 21
How fun to get to a crafting show!! A bit jealous! Have fun with your new things and stay "germ free", lol! God bless!
ReplyDeleteHappy Crafting!
Jeannie #9
Lovely set of stamps and what a bargain. I agree most stamps need a little bit of cushioning. A job worth doing.
ReplyDeletesandra de @13
Very jealous of your visit to the craft show, non of that over here. Maybe the tip about cushioning for stamps could help me.
ReplyDeleteJan S no 55
A day out at the show - fantastic fun!
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Margaret #7
Oooh you found some good ones, what great stamps! That sticky foam is a pain, but so worth it, you're so right, it does make the images stamp better.
ReplyDelete:)trisha
#67 this week with the
finished chair & a chalkboard
Lol, don't come to my house then cos I've been a new broom and swished through my stash!! I gave a lot to a friend who's just got a new sewing machine but not much cash, so she got all the fabrics that I know I'll never use. Consequently my sewing room look slightly bare now but don't worry, I'll soon mess it up again!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ 26 xx
Absolute bargain with those stamps. I am a very lazy foam mounter - I do prefer it but can't be bothered half the time. But then I am a rubbish stamper - that's probably why ;)
ReplyDeleteCarmen x #53
That's pretty good for £3.00! Why don't I ever find such good deals? I guess I was one of those with a neat desk last week, but it has become a necessity now for me to tidy up after each job, otherwise I feel flustered instead of creative sitting at my desk. Yours looks relatively tidy, actually! Happy WOYWW! zsuzsa : InkyDinkyDoodlel #34
ReplyDeleteI have some stamps I need to mount. It does make them easier to use. #56
ReplyDeleteGreat bargains just can't be passed with a shrug... I don't do foam mounting because I have a tacknpeel layer on a block. It works alright, but of course ties me to using a relatively large block even if the stamp is small.
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW! Kristiina 27
Great bargain with the stamps. I do like foam on my stamps but it seems to keep going up in price. Hope you have a good week, Angela x 33
ReplyDeleteHi Kyla - glad you had such a fab time and found some great bargains. Stay warm and germ-free. Hugs, Chris # 11
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