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Wednesday, 2 June 2010

It's all Julias fault..

I tidied up yesterday, and it was looking tidy (ish) and then I remembered that I should be making something to celebrate WOYWW's birthday, so now its a mess again and the only person who can take responsibility for that is Julia who started (and is at the helm) of  WOYWW.

I've just read Jennies post re her desk each week, we seem to have very similar desks and both work on the push it back, pile it high, why have one ink pad out when 15 will do. So like her I will try not to ramble as my desk always looks much the same as well - a mess.... but a creative mess!

So here is my desk and also my WOYWW's anniversary present. Everything that could go wrong, did go wrong and I am not happy with it, so don't feel you have to post pleasantries about it - just 'what a load of tat' will suffice...




















(PS.... I added an Owl charm as I love owls, we have a barn owl that flys over most evenings - and to give you a rest from Chickens)

42 comments:

  1. Jennie -The Artistic Stamper2 June 2010 at 08:10

    Nicks, love your creative mess, and do you think everyone else tidied up cos it is an anniversary..lol Love the tin.. fab for a quickie
    xx

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  2. Julia Dunnit2 June 2010 at 08:45

    Well I didn't tidy up for the anniversary!! I love your desk Nicks..always makes me wonder why I can't be so inspired. GREAT pot - the tie up and stitiching idea is fab..long may it be pushed back and hold the wrong stuff. Fab!

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  3. Helen2 June 2010 at 08:58

    Lovely desk, and great decoration for your pot too!

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  4. Anne2 June 2010 at 09:16

    It's great! I love the lacing especially.

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  5. Darcy Marshall2 June 2010 at 09:41

    what a great pot, I love the corset lacing, will have to steal thaat idea.

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  6. Bleubeard and Elizabeth2 June 2010 at 10:10

    Now that is a clever storage container. Love the corset lacing on it, too. Looks like your desk is quite clean this week, even if Julia "made" you mess it up again (grin). Happy WOYWW.

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  7. Anonymous2 June 2010 at 10:39

    I think it's brilliant!! I adore the tied up back. I hope you don't mind if I borrow that idea, actually!

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  8. PaperArtsy2 June 2010 at 10:58

    Yes but its nice tat! With corsetry. Flash! lol

    Leandra

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  9. Angie2 June 2010 at 11:14

    Great Paint brush pot ...love what you have done ...and the lacing is fun.

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  10. Andrea - Wales, UK2 June 2010 at 11:31

    I think it's fab and like everyone else, I love the lacing on the back very chic!!

    xx

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  11. Kay2 June 2010 at 11:48

    I love your tin..especially the owl who is so cute :)

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  12. Kate2 June 2010 at 11:48

    Love the tie detail on your pot :0)
    Kate x

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  13. Twiglet2 June 2010 at 14:24

    Brilliant bit of recycling and I love owls too!!

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  14. Bee2 June 2010 at 14:43

    love your altered can - have one on my desk and it is so useful(and no I didnt make mine, my friend Minxy made it for me)

    Wish your owl would fly over here too.

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  15. mckinkle2 June 2010 at 14:45

    Oh what a lovely brush pot youve made, its super!

    Keryn x

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  16. Annie2 June 2010 at 15:56

    Another owl lover here. Love your pot.
    A x

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  17. Anonymous2 June 2010 at 16:01

    What a load of tat!!! lol Well you did say we needed to tell you that! he he
    Linkon

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  18. Handmade with Love2 June 2010 at 16:09

    What a fantastic pot you have made there and I love the lacing that you have done on the back. The owl charm is lovely too! Have a great week! Tracey x

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  19. Nine2 June 2010 at 16:17

    Love it. Thanks for sharing !

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  20. Mummylade2 June 2010 at 17:24

    that's really nice. I love the lacing!

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  21. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans2 June 2010 at 17:30

    I love the lacing on your WOYWWAC, I think you are being a little harsh, I think its a great idea and I absolutely love the owl charm. Have a great Wednesday, Tracy Evans x x

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  22. Spyder2 June 2010 at 18:05

    the push it back, pile it high, also applies to my floor too!! You creation is lovely...I might finish mind...otherwise it will be there forever to haunt me!! Have a crafty day
    (Lyn)

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  23. angeleef2 June 2010 at 18:14

    What are you mumbling about? That piece looks stunning. I love love the corset-lacelook!
    ** Evi **

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  24. Linby2 June 2010 at 18:15

    Love your pot, nice idea to add the charm.
    Linbyx

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  25. Unknown2 June 2010 at 18:24

    Oh very nice lace up jobby

    Love Dawn xx

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  26. Hello, I'm Vicki2 June 2010 at 20:26

    ooooh i love that, the lacing detail is amazing!!!! so gorgeous xxx

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  27. Unknown2 June 2010 at 20:50

    I LOVE that tin and quite frankly I want it ... my address is ...

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  28. Penni2 June 2010 at 20:53

    Great WOYWWAC Project!!!

    Hugs
    Penni
    X

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  29. Cardarian 2 June 2010 at 21:22

    Lovely project so much work put into it!
    Love it!
    Cardarian

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  30. lou2 June 2010 at 21:32

    Love the decorated pot, especially the corset style back! very sexy! ;-)

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  31. Bettythebaglady2 June 2010 at 21:48

    Well I love it so if you don't just chuck it my way and I'll appreciate it. What's not to love. There's the lacing the string the stitching the colours, the eyelets. All the little details.Gorgeous. Hugs BettyXXX

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  32. Katzele2 June 2010 at 21:59

    Oh, it's very nice, what a good idea !

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  33. ISA2 June 2010 at 22:07

    Nice tin for the anniversary ! :-)

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  34. Isabelle Norris2 June 2010 at 22:54

    A mess? that's not a mess!! that's tidy.
    Lovely tin...
    and I'm glad you are not a "silent follower of my blog" anymore.
    See you next week ;)
    isa

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  35. minnie_mac2 June 2010 at 23:27

    Love it !

    Marilyn

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  36. Unknown3 June 2010 at 01:50

    that aint no tat (in a Mr T voice)!!! (don't ask me why Mr T - at least I didnt add 'fool' on the end)!!!

    Anyway - I will hopefully be breathing Norfolk air on Friday as a little trip to Hunstanton may be on the cards... might even visit the norfolk lavender place... :o)

    hugs and Happy WOYWW Anniversary!

    Paula x x x

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  37. HeARTworks3 June 2010 at 05:22

    I can't imagine why you're not happy with it. I think it looks so interesting- whatever is it made of? Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  38. cheryl3 June 2010 at 07:37

    oh fab recyling,love the lace you have added love cheryl xxxxx

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  39. Sid3 June 2010 at 07:41

    Super workspace, super project !

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  40. Liverpool Lou (Anne)3 June 2010 at 12:04

    Sorry to disappoint you but I do love it, love the colour of the letters they look like leather and love the stitching plus the lace-up bit, well just all of it hehe :)
    Anne xx

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  41. Anonymous3 June 2010 at 13:47

    Yes it is a load of old tat but I really like the colours and the corset lacing up the back! Had a quick scroll down to catch up and saw the chickens, well done you (and yours) for taking them in and I'm with you all the way on only buy free range, we get organic free range and I'd love my own chooks someday too!! And yes, I was back in gold Ole Blighty for the last three weeks, arrived back in America-ville on Monday.

    Why treacle BTW????

    Brenda x

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  42. Minxy4 June 2010 at 21:58

    Pretty and practical, a perfect mix :)

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