Wednesday, 24 November 2010

WOYWW

A bit messy today, on my desk you can see my old ice cream tub into which I throw my dirty stamps to await cleaning. Beside it you can see my new Stampin' Up set which arrived yesterday and I have been trying to make some cards for chaps... always a tricky proposition I find.












Here are a couple of them. The set is called Studio Sketches and I think they're great.
The other thing I thought I would show you is a really useful box which I use to keep my sets of clear stamps in.
It has a flap at one end so that I can get out a set without taking the whole box out of the cupboard.





My daughter-in-law is coming over at lunchtime today. She is staying for a week down in Worthing at her mother's, who had a second hip replacement operation  the day before yesterday. All seems to be OK at the moment. So Nina is going to pop over to see us and also visit a rather fine lingerie shop not far from here.
Pop over to Julia's the WOYWW Queen and see the work desks of the world. The link is on my sidebar.
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50 comments:

  1. Helen24 November 2010 at 06:16

    I love those cards, and that front opening box is a great idea!!

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  2. jude24 November 2010 at 06:18

    I see you have the same trouble as me .Why are male cards so difficult to do!lol i think cause not so many nice images as we girlie girls.
    Youve done great job with your cards they are lovely Happy crafting and have fab wednesday.
    Hugs judex#3

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  3. Joanne24 November 2010 at 06:18

    Really usefull boxes are my favourite too. (12)

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  4. Mandi24 November 2010 at 06:50

    Hi Chrissie, those cards are perfect, mens cards are so hard to make look special eh! Mind you have achieved it!

    Enjoy your DIs visit, glad to hear her Mum is doing ok..Speedy recovery to her

    mandi x

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  5. Samantha Ball - aka (Craftychick74)24 November 2010 at 06:57

    Your Cards are great and your front opening box is fab! I noticed you had a lot of copics marked off too

    Happy WOYWW!
    Sam # 24

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  6. oneoff24 November 2010 at 06:58

    Love those Studio Sketches stamps, and your makes are really elegant. Clever storage too. Bernie #11

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  7. Bleubeard and Elizabeth24 November 2010 at 07:06

    Now that blue box with the pull down lid is ingenious. I can think of so many uses for it and it would stack well, too. Very clever organization.

    Have fun today with your DIL. I bet you'll have fun.

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  8. Neet24 November 2010 at 07:10

    What a neat storage box for your ums. Where did you find that one - never seen one like that before.
    Lovely cards btw - think I might have to splurge out on something like that.
    Thanks for the snoop and enjoy your DIL. #27

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  9. Lionelsa24 November 2010 at 07:25

    Those cards are great!
    What a big box! Is it easy to find something you searching in it?

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  10. Carol D24 November 2010 at 07:49

    Love your Male Cards, why are they so hard to make.
    I have to make one for my son's 40th real soon. I need help.

    Hugs Carol #32

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  11. Jennie -The Artistic Stamper24 November 2010 at 07:59

    love the storage, and the cards look good too! Have a great day
    Happy Woywwing!
    Jennie #23

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  12. Annie24 November 2010 at 08:04

    Love your RU box. They seem to have taken over my world here at the mo. I can't wait to get mine filled :-)
    A x

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  13. Maggie's Crafts24 November 2010 at 08:54

    Great creations and lovely space. Thank you for sharing. :)

    Pop over to my blog for my brand new blog candy!
    http://maggiescraft.blogspot.com

    Maggie

    xx

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  14. JoZart Designs24 November 2010 at 08:54

    That's a great box... where is it form? You must let us in on the secret!
    Those MAN cards are really classy!
    JoZarty x

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  15. sandra de24 November 2010 at 09:04

    Such a clever storage idea and lovely cards.
    Sandra #58

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  16. JoZart Designs24 November 2010 at 09:18

    Thanks for the info Chrissie... glad you like the Angelina and thanks for popping by!
    JoZarty x

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  17. Hope and Chances24 November 2010 at 09:28

    What a clever box - really useful indeed and goodness that's quite a lot of stamps - thanks for sharing :-)

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  18. Susan24 November 2010 at 09:41

    Love your 'male' cards. I too find it difficult to make them.
    Thanks for sharing and Happy WOYWW!
    Susan xxox #12

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  19. Sue24 November 2010 at 09:45

    Hi ya hun oh gorgeous card, fab storage, hope the hip og goes ok for ya DIL mum,have great day, happy WOYWW sue,x (16)

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  20. G Peplow24 November 2010 at 10:00

    Hello there Chrissy, great men's cards very grown up and classy. The really useful box is then? LOL Great storage!!
    I see you have the small SU label punch, I lust after that one, d'you use it much? can't decide if I really need it.
    Thank you for letting me have a peek:0) xx

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  21. Victoria24 November 2010 at 10:08

    fab cards Chrissie and I love the front opening box - could do with some of those lol!

    Now scrap that ice cream tub and get yourself a stampin scrub pad and then you can just clean your stamps as you go and put them straight away too!!! I used to have a tub, another tub and a box of stamps waiting to be cleaned - not anymore!!!

    Hugs
    Victoria (#55)
    x

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  22. Claire24 November 2010 at 10:09

    Lovely cards & thanks for sharing your space
    C (74)
    xx

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  23. Jules24 November 2010 at 10:38

    Those cards are great, and the stamp with the wine and bread would be perfect for my Dad, thanks for the heads up! (43)

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  24. donnalouiserodgers24 November 2010 at 11:44

    like the sound of the really fine lingerie shop, and love your clear stamps storage...

    dx

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  25. Joey24 November 2010 at 13:21

    Hiya Chrissie,

    love the idea of that flap box! your desk doesnt look to messy to me

    Joey (17) xx

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  26. Deborah Frings24 November 2010 at 14:39

    I like the cards you've made for the guys. Your desk is still so tidy!

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  27. katemade designs24 November 2010 at 15:27

    beautiful cards, I like the bin for dirty stamps I just pile them up on the scrubber until I can't fit anymore then I curse a bit while I clean them.

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  28. Carola Bartz24 November 2010 at 15:54

    The cards are beautiful, great for guys! Always have difficulties with that. The box with the flap is very handy!

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  29. Twiglet24 November 2010 at 16:13

    Great cards - wish my room was as tidy. I must get in there NOW!If I don't clear away some of the carrier bags full of crafty items and fabric I won't be able to get through the door!

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  30. Phree24 November 2010 at 17:03

    Lovely cards, and a fab workspace.

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  31. SueH24 November 2010 at 18:40

    Oh bother, just as I think I’m getting to grips with my clear stamp storage you come along with something that looks a lot better!

    Loving the new stamps Chrissie and the cards you’ve made.

    Sue
    x

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  32. Spyder24 November 2010 at 18:50

    I was looking at that box, with the side opening (In hobby Craft) the other day, as it was a weeeeee bit cheaper, but, alas...it stayed on the shelve...might still get one though
    Happy WOYWW!!
    ((Lyn)) 54#

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  33. Mrs A.24 November 2010 at 20:11

    That blue box is to die for. I need like 20 of them. Where do they come from please?

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  34. minnie_mac24 November 2010 at 20:58

    Love the cards. And that box is really really useful.

    Marilyn

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  35. Shirley Pumpkin24 November 2010 at 20:58

    those are some great guy cards.. I just keep a tub of baby wipes around to clean my stamps with..

    Hugs
    Shirley Pumpkin #47

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  36. akilli melek24 November 2010 at 20:58

    ugh....male cards, so hard to make! Although you seem to have solved the problem. lovely cards.

    have a wonderful wednesday.
    caroline #2

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  37. Nicky24 November 2010 at 21:13

    Love the storage box - thats my sort of organisation - seem to make lots of men cards at the moment Love your ones Nicky #127

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  38. Spyder24 November 2010 at 21:21

    My spelling is getting worse! Haven't been to Haskins Garden Hobby craft Southampton but have been to the Haskins Garden Hobby craft near Hurn (Bournemouth) airport I've been to a couple of times!

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  39. Ali24 November 2010 at 21:27

    Ooh lovely stamps and your manfolk cards are great. Thanks for sharing. :)

    Ali #87

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  40. Unknown25 November 2010 at 00:51

    those cards are fabulous Chrissie - I must say that its really hard to imagine that you create all your stunning cards on that very desk - which is clearly messy through you being so busy and creative all the time!!!

    Well done on all the work you do and cards you produce - and these latest ones for men are so appealing - if that makes sense - what I (think) I mean is that i'm sure that you'll be able to sell those cards really easily.

    Paula x x x

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  41. lisa25 November 2010 at 15:03

    I seem to be missing a trick here. Everyone seems to just collect dirty stamps and clean them all in one go. I clean as I go along, must be why I'm so slow!!
    Love those male cards, the sketches look great.
    Hugs Lisa (116)

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  42. Unknown25 November 2010 at 16:01

    Afternoon, Lovely exciting desk and such beautiful cards, really great male cards! Trying to catch up and have a nose at everyone's work areas.....thanks for sharing. Big hugs JO xxx (33)

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  43. Bluefairy4U25 November 2010 at 16:57

    Hi Chrissie, just love your male cards. I haven't seen one of those really useful boxes with a front opening, only little ones for shoes.Thanks for the peep. Big Hugs Jo.xx*25* - Just fed your fish - beautiful.

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  44. LuLu25 November 2010 at 17:07

    Howdy,

    Excellent really useful box with the flap. I want one, too!

    Would love for you to stop by my blog to checkout my give-a-way post below!

    Peace,
    LuLu
    Celebrating my 1st year Blogoversary with a give-a-way!

    http://www.lulu-too-beaucoup.blogspot.com/2010/10/giveaway-giveaway-lulus-1st.html

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  45. Kym's Crafty Cards25 November 2010 at 17:56

    Chrissie, Here is a lovely neat and tidy desk. Lots of nice things on here to have a play with. Gorgeous cards. Thanks for sharing your workspace with us. Best wishes, Kym xxx (WOYWW No 42)

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  46. peggy aplSEEDS26 November 2010 at 05:40

    that's a great box! how clever that they thought of a way to make it easier to get stuff out.
    happy WOYWW!

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  47. Elizabeth26 November 2010 at 06:58

    Great cards and that storage is very clever - love the way the flap comes down to save you lifting the box down, etc. Elizabeth #44

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  48. Theresa Plas27 November 2010 at 12:43

    Chrissie - I hope you're getting a commission on the storage box sales;) I have to admit, I've never seen one that opened on the side and it was clever of you to store your clear stamps that way...Very classy cards and always fun visiting you!

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  49. Minxy27 November 2010 at 13:10

    Those boxes are just so aptly named, coz they are just so darn useful!
    Great selection of cards x

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  50. Anonymous27 November 2010 at 20:22

    I love your clear stamp box, but the ice cream tub recycling really takes the biscuit! Although why on earth do you clean your stamps?

    cheers, rachel, #125

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Thank you so much for popping by, I appreciate your comments!
Thanks,
Chrissie

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