And oh, what a fine mess of piles my desk is today.
At the central rear of the desk is "art-sediment" left over from my 2 year old doing her own special form of scrapbooking. This involves sticking old photos, picture side down, to the nasty papers you get in some magazines or snipping a thousand bits of said paper onto the floor and then picking up a couple and sticking them on top of any photos that were picture side up. Other than that there are a few layouts that need completing, the beginnings of some DT work and then centre stage is some micropore tape that I have been experimenting with stamping onto.
Among the piles is a layout that I finished after the crop on Saturday. I didn't have a sketch or an idea to start with and it was the end of the day and I couldn't seem to access my Pinterest so I used the grid again which is a great fall back. I ADORE these Thrift Shop papers from October Afternoon.
The photo was taken by L when he was not quite 5 years old so I think he did a pretty good job! I love that he captured both myself and B smiling in the sun. He loves his girls and was so pleased with the way this came out. I can't wait to show him the finished page.
I tried something new for me but probably very old hat to many, with this paper clip and button embellishment and I love how it turned out. Expect to see that again for sure!
Lastly I must apologise to the three people that have nominated me for a Liebster Blog Award. I have not forgotten, I have just been swamped with various things and I am trying to decide who to pass it on to. I am over the moon and thrilled to have been nominated - its a great feeling to know that the random burblings are appreciated in some way by other people. I would also like to thank Fiona, who's blog I have been reading for some time. She passed me details of how to check if you have been Pinned on Pinterest, and guess what? I have! I was so pleased that I did a little clap. It was during discussions about Pinning from the original blog and not just re-Pinning - its a bit of an issue at the moment but for me I'm just happy to be Pinned at all! It's one Pin and it has only been re-Pinned twice but it was one of those things that was on my crafting bucket list. Hurrah! It cheered up an otherwise pants day as my boy has been diagnosed with asthma out of the blue. He is one of the liveliest people you could ever meet and it was the last thing I expected but at least now the poor chap might stop coughing and get some sleep, and me too!
Bye for now
xx
Lisa-Jane you make my heart sing! I love that layout and you know that that piece of paper is MY all time fave! I will pin that scrapbook page as I completely adore it.
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Must meet up soon?
Jakix #83
Hey Lisa, I think that at two years old, you baby gal is totally on the right track!! I've been known to stick picture down myself by accident, so it's still in me!! LOVE the LO, you're right about the papers, but your treatment of that special photo is quite lovely.
ReplyDeleteMr Dunnit had asthma as a child...he continued to run about and do everything, but wheezed at night and frightened his mum....I guess it's a similar strain..I hope with nights without coughing he starts to feel a whole bunch better.
What a lovely page, and I'm not surprised you did a happy dance knowing you'd been pinned :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of you and your girl. You've showcased it beautifully with those gorgeous papers. How cool that one of your LOs has been pinned. Glad the info was useful.
ReplyDeleteA great photo of you and your little girl and a really gorgeous LO :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great WOYWW and a fab week, Luv Karen xx
...this is such a lovely LO and its such a lovely way to showcase our precious photos...Mel :)
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ReplyDeleteI pinned your LO and it's been repinned
There you go clever lady
Jakix
Great layout...love the journalling too! That background paper is really lovely.
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ReplyDeletewhat a busy desk, the layouts are great and show off the photo's beautifully. Have a super Wednesday, Laura
Me again! Forgot to mention, I'm your latest follower.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a crafter in the making there, Lisa!!!
ReplyDeleteThat LO is just gorgeous, it's one of the most beautiful I've seen for ages and made me realise I need to do some more pages, I have withdrawal symptoms.
Sorry to hear about your poor Son, it's such a worry when they are not well isn't it.
Happy WOYWW
Hugs Lisax #127
Brilliant, a two-year old crafter in the making and those magazine papers are perfect for practicing with. Sorry to hear about your son. It was a cough that wouldn't go away, even after a drink of water, that led to me finding out I had asthma. And I can honestly say that it has rarely been an issue ... the inhalers see to that. I've led an extremely active life until recently but it's the arthritis that is slowing me down, not asthma. My grandson has asthma too and he still plays football. I hope this reassures you a little. Oh, and I sat on my hands for most of yesterday despite being soooo tempted, especially when Anna Griffin brought on her gorgeous goodies ... oh, yes, and himself, Tim, was persuasive, but not enough for me to break my pledge to use it up :)) Hope you son improves rapidly now that he has been diagnosed and that you have a great week. Elizabeth x #80
ReplyDeleteThe Layout is stunning! love it, have a great week, Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteI love your workspace and your layout! Just beautiful work! I'm so glad I visited today. I'm joining to follow your blog! Happy WOYWW!!
ReplyDeleteGreat LO and I really love your spotty table cloth.x Jo
ReplyDeleteLovely LO and pic....hope the little one starts to feel better now!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Lovely layout and photo - my daughter (5) has taken some of the best photos of our littlest one too!
ReplyDeleteLO is brilliant,love your use of button and clip,hope your son is ok,x
ReplyDeleteWow, he did take a great photo!! It's a lovely bright page! Love the papers and the button/clip xx
ReplyDeleteGreat LO!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous layouts! You are so talented! :) I love what your 2 year old is doing too - what a clever way to keep them busy while you craft.
ReplyDeleteLove your layouts!! I used to scrapbook all the time! I need to get back into it.. it just seems like I have shifted to altered arts and cardmaking! I have tons and tons of pictures waiting for the day I get back into it though :) Thanks for sharing your projects!!
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everytime i see that polka dot tablecloth i smile - big and wide! your page is great, love everything about it - especially the button paperclip! very cool.
ReplyDeletei started pinning too. i really should read up on it though.
happy woyww
kay
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Just LoVe your layouts! Haven't a clue what pinning is so must find out! Happy WOYWW'ing! Love Debbie #89
ReplyDeleteBeautiful detail in the layout.
ReplyDeleteFab layouts, lovely to hear about the little one crafting too. Pinterest, I've only just discovered it and haven't a clue how to find if I've been pinned, but am enjoying pinning away! Enjoy this week's WOYWW snoop of the crafty & creative desks around the world. Take care Zo xx 81
ReplyDeleteA little late visiting..love the page and that paper !!!!
ReplyDeleteHigh 5 on the pinning from someone else who's been pinned - I posted a pic of some mince pies I made and they got pinned by someone else! ROFL Then again, I might have pinned it and someone else repinned. Not sure, but it was definitely all mine....LOL
ReplyDeleteWill B grow out of his asthma? I know some children do....
Wishing you a wonderful week - thanks for stopping by!
Little late coming by. Love your polka dot table. That would cheer me up just working there.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your layouts!!! Very inspiring! I've only done a few pages and two mini books and it just about did me in! I'll stick to cardmaking HA!
Hugs!!!
kat
Thanks for visiting my blog. You have a lovely place to work at...I love the table cover...polka dots:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit and the follow. Love the fact that your 2 year old scraps with you. My son is now 7 and still does it with me, he even has his own album... I have only just started this pin interest thing yesterday, quite a learning curve. I could not watch the QVC as I was working, did they mention WOYWW? Impressive!
ReplyDeleteSorry it's taken me a while to visit - seem to have been in a timewarp this week! Love the LO - really cool vintage feel to it!
ReplyDeleteLoving the colour combos, the layers and the sewing pattern looks great! A fab LO - well done! Thanks for letting us look in, enjoy WOYWW and your week, a late Sarah at 16.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great layout...really pretty and so much to look at...fun to see your table and floss; that brought back some memories!
ReplyDeleteGlad to read I am not the only one to be crafting at one end of a desk with a youngster being creative on the other end. My little fella is more in to painting and stamping at the moment! Too many people are afraid of little people making a mess these days!
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