The sun is shining lots today and we are in for a warm day of about 29 or 30 degrees (lovely) I really enjoy the warmth. Yesterday was the Melbourne Cup Race and the whole nation stops to watch this one race, silly really but this is what they do, we even have it listed as a holiday. Are there any other countries in the world that have a holiday for a horse race?
Anyway onto the main reason you are here, to check out my desk, well you will not be disappointed, it ihas been in full swing this last week.I managed to finish off my Christmas Card Sets all 7 of them into their Enveloboxes you can see them here. I had a play day with my BF although it was not Thursday but Sunday we still had a play and created some strange art you can read about it here. I think Di chucked hers in the bin I persisted and created 2 cards.
Yesterday was the day for accomplishments, I managed to empty 2 boxes albeit small boxes of Christmas paper off cuts (they are on my desk near the stocking) and create 9 cards in total all from scraps, the sentiment I had to use a fresh die cut for but overall a successful use of all the bits. I do hate having to throw those blessed little pieces that are so pretty into the bin. There were these odd shaped triangles as off cuts too and I managed to create a tree out of them, really pleased with that and all the while Yoda man was sleeping at my feet.
Yoda didn't want to get out of bed this morning, (he is not a morning person believe me) so here he is under the doona. Ssssshhhh don't tell him I did this..
The best of surprises turned up on Friday my bunting that I won from Lunch Lady Jan it is on the desk, but most of all a surprise for Yoda, A Christmas Stocking just for him, the other cats are jealous. Also received a lovely little card it is on the desk in front of the tool carousel. Thank you so much Jan it is fantastic and when I can brave the ladder I am hanging it over my desk in the bay window that I sit, I really do love it heaps.
Talking of bay windows, out my window today you can see my Rose arbor filled with pink roses in bloom (called Bantry Bay), I have tried to zoom in a shot for you to see, the wide shot from the desk creates to much glare to see. I do have to admit I have a wonderful view of the world from my desk.
So for me this is my week, filled with all sorts of stuff, what have you been up-to? Show us your desk, I love to have a snoop whoops peek with the thanks of Julia at The Stamping Ground, find out more here. Please I ask if you come, leave a comment I love them and your link number, sometimes it is really hard to find you and return your visit without it, there are so many lovely names on Julia's list.
So off with me, I have a really big day ahead of me filled with appointments, I will return asap and surf the desks along the way with mu iPad, thanks for visiting and have a lovely crafting week.
hugs Eliza & Yoda
59 comments:
The stamp set is Inkadinkado Christmas Silhouettes. I'll comment properly on your post tomorrow, I'm tired and off to bed!!
Hugs
Brenda
Hi Eliza,
Your workspace is so bright and cheery! Hope you create lots of lovely things this week!
Create With Joy - 2
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Looks like a perfect day, especially as we have had the dreaded white stuff all day!
Love your cards, you have been very productive!
WEll done on your bunting win how lovely that Jan included a treat for Yoda!
Debxx #3
Hi Eliza,
Yay! You're number one. Your desk looks so nice and neat. That's great that you were able to make so many cards with some of your bits.
Congrats on the bunting win from LLJ - she's a wonderful seamstress. Yoda's stocking is beautiful!
Happy WOYWW
Peace, Kay (5)
How wonderful to see all these Christmas "makes". I'm getting excited!!Every year I think there can't be any more different things to make, but then we see new things and we're off again. love seeing your desk!Love seeing the tree by your window changing with the different seasons.
Judy xx
Your Christmas cards are gorgeous and I love the view of your roses. We're heading into the colder part of the year over here. Thanks for all the good desk pictures -- so much easier to snoop. *grin* Happy WOYWW from Laura #10
Wow, you've been busy! I love the enveloboxes... very clever. Lucky you to have such a view. Cheers! Helen #16
Congrats on being #1. I really like your cards. I don't blame Yoda for sleeping in, I'm not a morning person either. #17
What a fun post..love your big window, makes for a great view. And Lovely Flowers.
Your Christmas cards are beautiful hard to believe they are scraps! Love the bunting too, I've one from a year ago and want to hang it on my new spring board.
Have fun with WOYWW and wishes for another creative week. #18
Fab rosé bush! Such a pretty view you have, so inspiring. Ok, let the little man sleep in we'll just send cyber hugs to him. :) Gorgeous cards you've made! Love the LLJ bunting, stocking and her card. WOYWW hugs! Nan G #20
Well done for finishing the card sets so early...I am just starting to plan out mine...Love the bunting. But most of all I love the view from your desk, how lovely. Cx #27
I too have bunting from Jan and it is up all year round. Yoda will be thrilled with his stocking too I am sure. #29
well done you number 1 spot and a great post love your christmas cards and your right what a fab view you have .loving your pretty and organised work desk it looks like a lovely place to work looking forward to seeing the bunting in place off to be nosey and check out your cards now happy woyww crafty hugs Andrea #26
What a beautiful set of Christmas cards I can understand that they would be bought up quickly :) love your stocking so bright and cheery hugs Nikki 33
Gratz on the No 1 spot this week.. i love all your cards and are you not the clever one making all those cards from scraps.. I love the Xmas tree. the bunting and stocking are so lovely you where lucky to win such a wonderful gift.. I really have to get on with some Xmas cards only a few weeks and they all have to get posted.. Its getting scarily close now.. Pats to Yoda..
Sandy :) #32
Congrats on top spot, and a great view to work from... sounds like you've had a busy week so far! Helen, 7
What a great desk and sunny view from your window. Ali H and I are meeting up with Jan next week as she's coming to Wales. Isn't WOYWW wonderful! Lovely christmas cards Eliza but I couldn't see Yoda?
Hugs
Lynda B #34
oh stop it!! It's probably going to rain today...can't tell yet, it's still dark. Desk looks very creative!
Have a great crafty week!! Thank you for my snoop! HaPpy WoYwW!?
((Lyn))
was #36
Well, Eliza, congrats on the no.1 spot and what a fab desk this week! It's just buzzing with colour, activity and that use of bits is a triumph! Oh, yes and the lovely bunting too! Hope Yoda enjoyed his lie-in! And those roses are so beautiful! Lucky you in the sunshine! It's cold and dark here! Julie Ann xx #43
Love your snippets cards I hate wasting all those little bits too I really must get started at the weekend
Janet @38
I love your Christmas cards and I know how lovely your bunting is as I was the other lucky winner. LLJ is super clever isn't she. Your roses look beautiful, must be our gorgeous weather we've been having. Although I would love to have some rain as our tank is empty and the lawn is brown. Have a great week,
Von #25
I really tickles me to see my stuff in a desk the other side of the world!! Glad you like the items :-)
That view is gorgeous..I wouldn't get any work done, I'd just sit and stare! Absolutely beautiful.....especially on a dark, grey autumn day in the UK.
Hugs, LLJ 58 xx
Wish we did have a holiday for a horse race. (or two or three) Oops, no I am retired so it wouldn't make a difference to me.
Well done on finishing the cards - and on using up all those scraps - what a lot and how busy have you been!
Am being as quiet as I can so not to waken Yoda, bless him. Enjoying the view from your window and have been to see your DIZA makes.
Hugs and love to you all
Neet xx (no number because you have already been to see me)
What beautiful cards you have created! Also I love the photo of your yard and the picket fence! #67
Goodness what wonderful happy mail you received, lucky you, and a very lucky Yoda too. We bet he's like the cat who got the er.. Stocking!
The bears@#70
Number one spot I see!! It is great that you put all your scraps to good use...love the roses we have a bay near Cape Town that is called Bamtry Bay......keep well and happy crafting. ZEFFY 45
Hi Eliza and Yoda! Thanks for visiting me and your helpful hints, do I detect slight cynicism? hey I can take it, I do know how bad things have got!
I think I often try the push and shove method, and now I really want tidy space (it never lasts)! The problem is that stuff gets moved to somewhere else just transferring the issue!
Yoda looks so comfy, and what a great stocking! Love your workspace, it looks so organised, clutter free, bright and inviting, and your rose arbour is gorgeous! The funny thing is that it is so mild here that my roses are blooming again when I should be giving them a winter prune!
Cazzy x
Eliza,
thanks for visiting me, the puddings are not made yet, when I read the recipe it said mix and leave overnight, so no nice smells until tomorrow.
I love those dark red cards, so simple yet so effective, I might feel a bit 'imitation is the sincerest form of flattery' coming on. Not of course copying but a variation on a theme if that is OK with you.
Yoda looks so sweet under the covers, Max refuses to be covered up at all. Looks very offended if we try.
Enjoy your nice warm day, I am wearing gloves to type this.
Chris #65
And I am afraid I am going to do some housework, yesterday moring the sunn was shining in and the whole of the book case in the dining room glistened with cobwebs. They have to go
Chris #65
Lots of holiday cheer there! Your cards are lovely, and that stocking is amazing! I am with you with the lovely holiday papers, I save the scraps to make stuff as they are too pretty. Most of the time I make a lot of gift tags. Yoda has the right idea all snuggled up! Winnie#66
Your desk and craft are look so nice and neat. I see you have a little snuggle bug also.
Hugs Diane
I agree that you have a beautiful view from your desk, how lovely. Yoda made me smile, he looks extremely comfy.Love all your makes, great pics. Have a great week, Hugs Shaz #28 xx
Love that view Eliza and your desks is so neat huggles Sue xxx
Love what you did with all your bits and pieces! Those triangle trees are great.
I'm with Yoda, I never want to get out of bed when it's that cold either. :-D
Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier and for the kind comments.
Happy Woyww,
Sandy #4
Tell Yoda I'm not a morning person either but work demands it. My cats are annoyingly perky in the morning. Our city closes down for a two day Rodeo-lots of horses (and cows) and a non-motorized parade so I can relate to a non-normal holiday. I never know what to concentrate on-the view out your window or all the lovely stuff on your desk.
hi Eliza thanks for visiting re the pin cushion it is a glass a small vintage wine type glass I think I bough it at a local craft fair a few Christmases ago for my daughter and its ended up with me for safe keeping when she went to uni! if I see another I will keep you in mind Andrea #26
hi Eliza thanks for visiting re the pin cushion it is a glass a small vintage wine type glass I think I bough it at a local craft fair a few Christmases ago for my daughter and its ended up with me for safe keeping when she went to uni! if I see another I will keep you in mind Andrea #26
Fab cheery blog today - I love all the fabrics. Thanks for the great suggestions for my blog. x Jo #56
We don't have a national holiday for it, but two great races bring us all out to the betting shops..the Gold Cup and The Grand national...funny isn't it, how important a single race becomes in the calendar!
Love your Christmas cards and the use of the scraps..good on ya gal, gracious you're on right roll! Recognised Jan's fabric works straight away, how lovely.
I can't decide if I am more a fan of your crafting or of Yoda lol!
Thanks for dropping by earlier x
Karen no'50 x
How lucky you won LLJs bunting! And number one is always a bonus! Love your cards - it';s been ages since I set out to make a few, I'm too into Gelli at the moment :)
Happy WOYWW!
Mary Anne (23)
Love the rose arbor. And what a peaceful cat mine harasses me in the morning. So impressive all this card making.
monica 18
Beautiful Christmas cards and you look so weel organized! :)
Inspiring place to be creative in...
Have a great week!
Susan nr 101 WOYWW
Happy WOYWW and congrats on the No.1 spot. I cannot imagine doing Xmas crafting whilst having such 'summery' weather! We have the opposite problem with our cat. She always wakes early and will then pester me for her breakfast. Ali x #55
Oh my the garden gate arch of flowers is wonderful...what a great view. Lovely place to create. Be well Carole #72
Numero Uno!! Yoda look so sweet under the duvet all cosy and I am loving the Christmas cards you have there on the desk, and some fabby bunting that looks like LLJ ... what a busy desk this week! Annette #14
I must admit I didn't read your post thoroughly - it's past bedtime and I'm very tired!
I love your diza days artwork (yup hopped over to that shortly).
I also can't really throw away cut offs, I feel I sould be creative enough as to use them, so to get the maximum out of my (big enough) stash, and to reduce waste as well.
I think my stash of scraps is about as big as my stash of non-scraps now! Lovely desk, congratulations on the bunting and cute cat!
Debbie / Daqa # 57
How sweet, a Christmas stocking for Yoda! And not only is it fun to look at your wonderful desk, cards, and envelopeboxes (WOW!), but fun to hear about your horse race, too! Thanks for the earlier visit!
Sharon #21
Hey #!- loving the red and green!Thanks for visiting and the snoop around!
Robyn 24
Love your view, beautiful rose. Your creations are just as lovely. Kim #86
Congratulations on being number 1 this week! Your desk looks wonderful with all the Christmas projects!
Happy WOYWW!
Hugs,
peggy aplSEEDS@6
Wow you sure had a busy week and it seems like Yoda had a pretty good one too! I keep looking at that beautiful view from your work space. So inspirational. I don't think I would want to leave my table if that was my view! Have a wonderful week! Rasz #102
Happy belated WOYWW :) Oh my gosh what a lovely sight is your window view... It's a good thing that the workdesk isn't mine, for I would be spending way too much time just looking outside, too little time for crafting remaining then, lol.
You've been so busy, wow, I still have to make my first Christmas card! And that photo of Yoda is too cute (I won't tell him no, shhh). Hugs and happy day
I love all the red on your desk! So pretty!!
And that is a very pretty stocking for Yoda!! He deserves it!!
xxDaniella#8
Hey Girlfriend, You been going crazy this week. Have you managed to catch a breathe yet? Well I'm hooked. I'm a little tired, I've been a hoppin all day. I really don't need another addiction, thanks gorgeous. Love ya De De 109
Well done using up your scraps. I do try to have a blitz every so often but I still seem to end up with more than I started! Yoda looks very cosy. Hugs. Pam#37
love your stocking :) Lx
I had to stop by and compliment you on winning LLJ's bunting. And of course, I had to see Yoda, too, because you are always so good to Bleubeard and me, even when we don't play in WOYWW (so of course, no number to hunt for). Thanks for your continued support and comments, even though I'm slow in returning the favor!
Wow #1, I love your stockings
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