Wednesday, 2 June 2010

Happy Birthday WOYWW!

It doesn't seem like a year since I first found out about WOYWW. I lurked from the start and quite quickly had a go myself although I did drift away for a while. Anyhow it is well and truely a part of my week now and so without further ado here is my desk this morning.
I tidied it especially LOL. I had to do something as it resembled less a desk and more a rubbish dump as I've taken to working on the lounge floor in front of the tv of late and clearing everything away before himself gets home. If you look very carefully you can just spot my WOYWWAC tucked into the pocket on my tote. Not that a glimpse like that will satisfy the faithful followers of WOYWW so here it is in all of it's glory.
It is actually a bag charm to go on my tote bag but to make it look a bit more useful in the pics I've used it as a scissor keeper. It would need to make a lot of noise to really help me locate my scissors but it looks good! The actual WOYWW bit is made from shrink plastic which i am enjoying playing with again.

Prompted by a log book made by one of the regualr ladies over on the UKS ATC Trail I made this.
It's a combined address book and record of what I've sent just in case I find inspiration taking a similar direction. And more amazingly it was made entirely from bits out of my scraps box.

Finally a nest watch update.
The nest has grown as you can see in this latest picture but it really doesn't seem to be in use. We've not seen the wrens in that part of the garden for almost a week now so it looks like Dee-Dee will not be having chicks this year.

35 comments:

jude said...

Wow i love both projects your we binder book is gorjuss just love the cover.Have great Wednesday hugs judex

Darcy Marshall said...

oo so tiny I almost missed it, but def worth the close up looksee, I love charms and this one is really pretty.

Great book cover too, loook forward to seeing inside.

Julia Dunnit said...

FAB idea for the scissors, and I love the discreet WOYWW label...may have to copy Sarah, with your permissh? I don't which is best about the book - the idea or that you used up some scraps...what discipline! The nest shot is fab - there's a teeny bit of green - maybe it will get another season's use..

Anonymous said...

i have GOT to make one of those for my crop bag!! Such a great idea, thanks for sharing!

PaperArtsy said...

Bag charms. Love those! Leandra

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I love your scissors fob. What a way to celebrate the WOYWWAC. That book is awesome, too. I love using scraps, too. I see your work space is really tidy this week. What fun. Happy WOYWW.

Kate said...

Fab tidy desk and great idea for your scissors/tote :0)
Kate x

Kay said...

Lovely scissor/bag charm and the binder/log book is a great idea x

Andrea - Wales, UK said...

Fab anniversary piece and I really love the book, great colours!

xx

Helen said...

Good job you took a close up. It is adorable. So is your book!

Anne said...

Talented, talented lady! The charm is absolutely gorgeous - I want one! And the book - so pretty!

Paper and Ribbons said...

The bag charm is charming!

Annie said...

Love your WOYWW scissor charm :-)
A x

Handmade with Love said...

Wow love the bag charm its really pretty and I love the book you have made too! Have a great week! Tracey x

Twiglet said...

Beautiful little charm - great idea.

Angie said...

Love the log book cover ...but the scissor charm/keeper is a brilliant idea.

Spyder said...

We had a nest in our garage for the last two years but this time they've gone somewhere else but still knock on the window for food!! Love your make...mine's rubbish!! Have a crafty day
(Lyn)

Lothian Crafts said...

Love your charm hope it helps you find your scissors.
Cheers Elaine

angeleef said...

What a lovely bracelet! Send one my way pleaaaaase? :)
Your projects are amazing!
** Evi **

Bee said...

lovely tidy desk and what a brill idea to make the scissors keeper, another good idea to keep in mind.

Linby said...

great projects, good idea to use shrink plastic.
Linbyx

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

What a bill idea for the challenge, you will be reminded every time you use your scissors or your craft bag. Your book is lovely. Have a great Wednesday, Tracy Evans x x

Unknown said...

Sad about the birdies (shame nothing has hatched!) love the colour scheme on the book!

love DAwn xx

Unknown said...

I lurked from the start too ... but soon jumped in with both feet and have n't we had some fun :0)

Unknown said...

I love both of your makes and you have a lovely tidy desk.
Christine x

Isabelle Norris said...

Both projects are nice, love the charm
isa

HeARTworks said...

Super projects. It's a good thing you gave us a close up or it would have given us eye strain! You know how curious we are! The log book is pretty too! Patsy from
HeARTworks

Bettythebaglady said...

Great idea. I own several pairs of scissors and still need to hunt.Saw a good trick on somebodies workdesk last week. The little scissors were slotted into the hole on a bulldog clip and the clip clamped to the shelf just above the work surface-it works. The book is great Hugs BettyXXX

Tracey said...

I just love you scissor charm. Amazed at your address book which is made from your scrap box, so clever.

Tracey

Sid said...

Very tidy and love the bookbacks !!

Unknown said...

well - that is a truley original bag cum scissors charm... not seen another one so far!!! I'd be tempted to put it on my handbag it is that lovely.

Shame that there doesn't seem to be anything to show in the nest... i was looking to seeing some progress or chicks.

Big hugs and happy WOYWW anniversary to you...

Paula x x x

Julie said...

Fab scissor charm!! And lovely book! Juliex

Minxy said...

love your bag dangle..and the ring binder is pretty swell too :) as for the desk.. TIDY indeed.. wonder how long that will last lol

Cardarian said...

Lovely necklace! Very nice WOYWW project!
Hugs,
Cardarian

Julia Dunnit said...

I have a teeny nothing-to-get-excited-over gift for you to say thanks for the WOYWWAC.....so please can I have your address?
Thank you!
Julia