Wednesday 27 October 2010

WOYWW & Cooking it Up with Katie

Bit messy today!
I've been trying to combine a couple of challenges and having a bit of a struggle, I'm not sure if it will come off or not.  This is how I left my desk last night when we went out to a fab restaurant for dinner.
As usual I've been working in about 6 square inches, with stuff pushed to either side and I daren't show you the floor.
The lego is there together with a piece of acetate packaging as my stamp positioner and it's invaluable in getting stamps just where I want them.
To see work desks across the world check out Julia's blog, the link is on my sidebar, she's the co-ordinator extraordinaire!
This is  my DT card for Cooking it Up with Katie, where the challenge is to include the recipe of  something girly, lilac and a bow. The sponsor this week is Robyn's Fetish, so do pop over and see what you could win.
I thought that this embossing folder looked a bit like the piggies curly tails!
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  1. Sandy27 October 2010 at 06:13

    Ha what a fun card. Love the pig stamp.
    Lovely crafty space.

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  2. Candace27 October 2010 at 06:23

    Great card such a fun stamp

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  3. Mandi27 October 2010 at 06:51

    6 inch square...i think thats an improvement hun! lol

    Love your piggy card, its so cute. Blimey don't we have to get up early for this hehe So worth it though :)

    Happy WOYWW
    mandi xx

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  4. Bleubeard and Elizabeth27 October 2010 at 07:09

    Actually, I thought it didn't look cluttered at all, Chrissie. Is that nail polish remover I spy in the back? Thanks so much for your wonderful words today. It means a lot and makes me feel almost human. Happy WOYWW (#15).

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  5. Kath Stewart27 October 2010 at 07:11

    love the cute piggy card chrissie and hey great idea for your stamp positioner...I did wonder what the lego was doing on your crafty desk...big hugs kath xxx

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  6. Kym's Crafty Cards27 October 2010 at 07:24

    Chrissie, I think you have a lovely productive craft area where you have produced this cute little pig card. Hope you enjoyed your dinner out. Best wishes, Kym xxx (WOYWW No 24)

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  7. Sunshine Girl27 October 2010 at 07:30

    Fun card - I too cant be without my stamp positioner one of the best things I own I think! Thanks for sharing (no. 26)

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  8. Helen27 October 2010 at 07:52

    Great space - why do we all end up working in such tiny gaps amongst the 'debris'! Love the ard on your desk.

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  9. cheryl27 October 2010 at 08:06

    oh great creative desk you have here today hun and love that card so cute,wonderfully detailed as always hugs cheryl xxx

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  10. peggy aplSEEDS27 October 2010 at 08:14

    good idea with the lego stamp positioner! happy WOYWW fr #11

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  11. Kate27 October 2010 at 08:49

    Lovely card on your desk, Thanks for explaining the lego i did wonder when i saw it lol. Bit like a stampamajig, great idea.
    Kate x

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  12. JoZart Designs27 October 2010 at 09:15

    That's not messy on my scale.. .just creative... hope you had a great meal out.
    Happy WOYWW
    JoZarty x

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  13. Julia Dunnit27 October 2010 at 09:22

    Well, challenges or not - that card's smashing - love the stamped tab on the right - just my cuppa, that sort of stationery thing! See it's not really messy Chrissie - not if you're in the middle of something...!

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  14. Phree27 October 2010 at 09:45

    Lovely busy desk, the piggy card is very cute. Thanks for the snoop round

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  15. airing cupboard crafts27 October 2010 at 09:59

    Love the cards. Yor desk looks great I was wondering about the lego too - I thought you were just like me had a houseful of boys who seem to leave things everywhere xx

    Laura (63)

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  16. Ivolina27 October 2010 at 10:24

    Wow, so cute and funny card.
    Free place on the desk must be enough for the card, no more. :))))))))

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  17. Anonymous27 October 2010 at 10:39

    Making your own stamp positioner is just taking craftiness too far! And don't we all work in about 6 inches of space? No matter how big our table is? But as long as we create beautiful stuff, it doesn't really matter.

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  18. Cardmaking Galore27 October 2010 at 11:11

    That card is really coming out well!

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  19. akilli melek27 October 2010 at 11:25

    piggy tails made me smile. like the lego tool, very inventive. Did you use it on your card that is on the table - looks very nice. caroline #14

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  20. kayc27 October 2010 at 11:35

    What a cute piggy card, Love the snoop. Kathleen x

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  21. Jules27 October 2010 at 11:44

    Love your creative desk, and your piggy card is adorable :D #65

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  22. HeARTworks27 October 2010 at 11:50

    What an ingenious use for the lego! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  23. Unknown27 October 2010 at 11:51

    cute card, scruffy desk LOL, but it doesn't matter - because its caused by lots (and lots) of creativity - a card per hour it seems... loving the one on your desk that you appear to be working on - and off to the left - that dandilion clock is really up my street.

    keep up the good work Chrissie - 6 inches to work in or not - its all good that comes out of it.

    Paula x x x

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  24. Unknown27 October 2010 at 11:55

    Challenge or not challenge it is a fabulous card Chrissie ... it is always great to visit your place ... have a good week X
    I am number 72 by the way :0)

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  25. Alix27 October 2010 at 12:16

    love your challenge card...so cute!
    alix, number 74!

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  26. Victoria27 October 2010 at 12:40

    lovely card fab idea with the lego may pinch some of my sons and try that
    Vicky (66)

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  27. Susanne27 October 2010 at 13:12

    Cute cards, Vintage Vogue is one of my favorite sets. S #84

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  28. Sarah27 October 2010 at 13:14

    nice girly lilac there! Well done!
    sasa 28

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  29. Twiglet27 October 2010 at 13:40

    I love this little card and the 2 later posts are fab. I think you need just a tad more than 6 inches to work with tho!

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  30. Neet27 October 2010 at 13:44

    Love visiting you - hope your meal went well. Love the use of the Lego. Great card - love that image. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. Lothian Crafts27 October 2010 at 14:24

    I love your card the image is fab. Thanks for saying what you use the lego for as I was curious.
    Elaine no39

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  32. Zue27 October 2010 at 14:29

    I like 6 in squares too, nice size to work with. I love the card for that challenge which also sounds right up my street.
    Sue xx 56

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  33. Anonymous27 October 2010 at 14:34

    Combining challenges is always tricky, I'm glad if I manage a couple at a time! Hope the card turns out as you want it, it looks lovely. Cute piggy card too and I like the blog make over.

    Hugs
    Brenda 89

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  34. Elizabeth27 October 2010 at 14:51

    Love the card - the image is great. Elizabeth #51

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  35. karen27 October 2010 at 14:54

    Great creative space you have! I would love to poke around in there and ask "What's this?" "and how do you use this?"
    Thanks for the peek!

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  36. Rosie27 October 2010 at 15:04

    Aha! I spy another SU fan, I love that Vintage Vogue set and you are doing beautiful things with it! I also use lego bricks for all manner of things - useful aren't they?? Maybe it's us canny grannies who think up these tricks ....

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  37. Kim Dellow27 October 2010 at 15:18

    Love the lego! What a great idea Chrissie! Kim #82

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  38. Nicks27 October 2010 at 15:34

    its a wonderful creative space!

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  39. Pam27 October 2010 at 16:00

    You've posted some lovely cards today. Hugs Pam x

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  40. Bluefairy4U27 October 2010 at 16:45

    Hi Chrissie, well I must say I love feeding your fish. Lovely creative desk and just love the pigs. The outline does look like piggy tails what fun.
    Hugs JO.xxx~88

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  41. Darcy Marshall27 October 2010 at 16:56

    wow lots going on today, great cards especially the black,white and red one.x

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  42. Kaz 27 October 2010 at 17:06

    Looks like you have been busy...love the card too, also feed your fish....I love that little gadget such fun! thanks for sharing

    kazxx

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  43. Kaz 27 October 2010 at 17:07

    sorry chrissie was meant to say I fed your fish....not feed your fish....Doh!! its been a long day ! lolxx

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  44. Linby27 October 2010 at 17:15

    Love the card on your desk. Just when I had convinced myself I didn't need the label punch! Cute piggy card and yes can see the embossing looks like tales.
    Linbyx

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  45. Terry27 October 2010 at 17:22

    Love the Lego stamp positioner! Ingenious!!! Cute card too.

    Terry #4

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  46. Hels Sheridan27 October 2010 at 17:43

    I like messy... and LOVE your card! Hels # - erm... can't remember ROFL - just checked... am 83 (not really, I just look it!!!)

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  47. KanataNewf27 October 2010 at 18:09

    I'd love to hear how you use your lego to position your stamps! Maybe next week you could give us a peek on how you do it! Love the little piggy card - you are so right about the embossing folder. Sheena #99

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  48. Maggie27 October 2010 at 19:18

    Love the piggy card and your workspace! "Messy" just means you're working hard! Messy is good!

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  49. Ciara27 October 2010 at 19:26

    I recommend the wooden clothes pegs for ribbon as I can actually see what ribbons I have now!

    Great cards on your blog as usual and what a fab idea to use the Lego Duplo locks to make a stamp positioner :-)

    Ciara
    xx

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  50. Anonymous27 October 2010 at 20:13

    Thanks for the peek...I love nosing around, great workspace....Thanks for sharing, this feels like shopping without all the cash layout if you know what I mean...Just to have a crafty community this close makes me so happy....
    x
    Vicky

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  51. Daniele27 October 2010 at 21:01

    what an ingenious idea ....using lego and acetate as a stamp positioner,
    thanks for the peek
    hugs

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  52. Hope and Chances27 October 2010 at 21:37

    Great fun card, I agree the embossing does look like curly piggy tails :-) Christine #22

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  53. Unknown27 October 2010 at 21:42

    It's funny how dinner engagements and things pull us away--but you have a wonderful creative place to come back to!

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  54. Carrie27 October 2010 at 22:28

    Love the lego idea....I always end up with wonky images so I may just have to try your trick.
    Thanks for sharing your workdesk with me and for popping over to see mine.
    Love Carrie
    xxx

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  55. ellen vargo designs27 October 2010 at 22:33

    I was wondering about that Lego!!! Genius!!!
    Ellen (83)

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  56. ellen vargo designs27 October 2010 at 22:34

    Ooops! I'm #81!

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  57. Juls27 October 2010 at 23:08

    thanks for the sneeky peek of your work space!! thanks for explaining the Lego, I was wondering...such a creative use for lego! and I love your card, its so sweet! Hugs Juls

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  58. minnie_mac27 October 2010 at 23:15

    Your desk is not really messy. The piggy stamp is fun. Hope your cold is better soon.

    Marilyn

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  59. Abounding Treasures27 October 2010 at 23:28

    A desk like this just shows how busy you are working :o)

    I love the lego idea and have a box filled with pieces exactly like that so will have to give it a try!!

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  60. Sherry27 October 2010 at 23:44

    Lovely busy desk! Your lego and acetate sounds intriguing. Love your card with the curly tails embossing - what a great idea!

    Thanks for already coming to visit my desk today.

    Sherry (115)

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  61. voodoo vixen28 October 2010 at 00:00

    Looks like a nice busy desk and the card is so cute. Annette #4

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  62. NoraAnne28 October 2010 at 01:01

    What a cute piggy stamp! Thanks for sharing your space!

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  63. Susan ~ Killam Creative28 October 2010 at 01:27

    Ha! Piggies are adorable. :) Y'know, it's not the size of your workspace, it's what you do with it. *grin* I saw the finished post for the card on your work desk - it's a stunner. Thanks for peeping over my shoulder today!

    Cheers,
    Susan #119

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  64. Tuire Flemming28 October 2010 at 05:54

    Nice piggies :) ...and I was just wondering about that lego!

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  65. donnalouiserodgers28 October 2010 at 08:28

    was too late to visit yesterday - so sorry I am late, but it means I had time to snoop this morning - did you do your nails too? or is there a big tip with nail and hand products that I need to know about?!

    Dx

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  66. Vixykins28 October 2010 at 08:43

    Hehe cant say I've ever seen a lego stamp positioner before! fab messy desk x

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  67. SueH28 October 2010 at 10:51

    Now that ‘is’ a desk top reminiscent of mine, although I think your clear space is a bit smaller than mine. But having said that, I think by the sound of it your floor might be in the same state as mine Lol!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog

    Sue
    x

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  68. Lou Mac28 October 2010 at 10:57

    What a fun card!!

    I hope the card you are/were putting together on the photo of your desk comes together right for you!!

    I see a lot of scissors (sorry, I should have mentioned.. I have a complex about the lack of scissors I own. Three pairs, an appalling low amount!!)

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  69. Michelle28 October 2010 at 11:16

    Hi Chrissie, fab buys desk and really sweet image on your card. Hope you had a fab WOYWW!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and the lovely comment
    hugs
    Michelle (35)
    xx

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  70. Maggie's Crafts28 October 2010 at 14:05

    Lovely desk. Thank you for sharing. :)

    Maggie

    x

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  71. Spyder28 October 2010 at 14:20

    I woz 'ere yesterday, honest! Love your card, and have already snooped on it in another post, as usually I'm very late getting round, so I'll say hope you had a happy WOYWW!!
    (Lyn))

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  72. lisa28 October 2010 at 21:28

    What a fantastic desk. I love your lego stamp positioner. I may just be making myself one of those if my DD doesn't miss the pieces!!!
    Great card too.
    Hugs Lisa (90)

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  73. Unknown28 October 2010 at 23:31

    I like messy. Messy means busy and being creative.
    Have fun
    Carol

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  74. Alisonw3029 October 2010 at 08:02

    Great desk and cards

    Alison x

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  75. Andrea - Wales, UK29 October 2010 at 17:57

    Love the cards and that workspace is far from messy.

    A.xx(80)

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  76. Debra30 October 2010 at 13:34

    Beautiful card! I wish I had 6 inches of workspace! As soon as I clear that much space..my cat insists that he sit there! TFS

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  77. Anonymous1 November 2010 at 20:45

    Love the legos used as an aid in stamping. Sometimes you just have to use what is available! Loved having a peek. Thanks!
    ~Shari #130

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Chrissie

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