Wednesday, 9 February 2011

What's on Your Work Desk Wednesday 9th February 2011

It's been a busy week, with snow and shopping and finishing the chipboard book I started last week but none of that is on my workdesk today... no, I have been rejected.  Yes, totally rejected, I am crushed.  Last month I made a book for Chris to keep all his interwebs stuff in - websites, passwords and that sort of thing.
This is the book in question with its lovely big fat nobbly bead and leather tie.  OK, I admit, when I was adding the bead it did cross my mind that it wasn't really his type of adornment.  Anyways, I made a similar version for Alister, who's birthday it was at the end of January. But, being me, I cannot duplicate stuff, it's boring, so I made a few changes. I decided against a big fat nobbly bead as a closure and went for the hidden magnets instead which gave it a nice sleak clean look.  Yep, Chris saw it... and decided that he wanted the same thing!!  He gave me back his book with the request that it be like Alister's.
So I sort of ignored it and hoped he would forget and be happy with what I had made...
But it kept turning up on my desk.... so here it is...
dismantled....
with the circular section removed to bury the magnet...
and then covered with paper and the other matching hole made...
and finished.... with not a bobbly bead in sight!!
Now, I apologise for the weird colours of the photos, I am in the basement and depending on how sunny or not it is outside the photos change colours and I did mention last week that I would have to look into getting a light box to photograph things.
So I did! Got up early this morning and had it done and dusted in an hour...
It's about a foot and half wide and high and I had a couple of lights for shelves sitting in a drawer so used them.  Hopefully now my pics will be lovely and actually show up the colours they should be!
Happy Valentines Day to all, hope you get lots of chocolates and roses by the dozen!!  I won't, because Chris went to the scrap shop with me at the weekend and I got this....
and this....
to keep all my papers nice and tidy!!  I know, spoilt brat.... ;)
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49 comments:

  1. Bleubeard and Elizabeth9 February 2011 at 06:14

    OMG, you got one of those things from Tim Holtz where you move the boxes around. What is d stress? I promise not to say what I thought it looked like, especially with Valentine's day coming and all. And yes, you ARE spoiled. But isn't that more fun than roses? It would be in my world!

    Hope you aren't too sore from shoveling snow. I bet you wish it was hot and sandy right about now.

    And that light box is a KILLER, right down to the blue lights.

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  2. voodoo vixen9 February 2011 at 06:20

    OMG Elizabeth... I had a mouthful of tea whilst reading your comment... so now its come out of my nose and is all over my nice keyboard!! I looked at the photo when I uploaded it and I thought it looked a bit iffy but put that down to my own gutter brain...

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  3. Sue9 February 2011 at 06:43

    Hi ya hun
    fab post, your book is gorgeous, fancy wanting it changed, slap his legs, still ya gor ya nobbly back! brill light box, luv all the new goodies, & paper rack, have good day, happy WOYWW, sue,x(11)

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  4. chantal9 February 2011 at 07:03

    Now that is my kind of Valentines Day gift! YOu have trained your husband well.I would love to hear what you think of the d-stres tool.

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  5. chantal9 February 2011 at 07:04

    Now that is my kind of Valentines Day gift! I would love to hear what you think of the d-stres tool.

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  6. Neet9 February 2011 at 07:04

    Must remember this light box when I get back home to England.
    Love your book with the knobbly bead and your new stash is awesome. #22

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  7. jude9 February 2011 at 07:18

    We all may think it but elizabeth tells it!...lol Hope youve not spoilt any creations with the tea coming down your nose...lol
    I agree id love crafty goods rather than roses as last longer and more pleasure.I wont let hubby by flowers on or near Valentines day as they so put the price up.He buys themlater in the month!
    Have fun love your newbies...
    hugs judex

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  8. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards9 February 2011 at 07:24

    A bit spoilt or maybe a lot spoilt!! ... wow what a way to impress us all with how terribly special you must be to get such gorgeous stash!!
    ah well done and now! we expect marvels of creation from that loot..I do love a light box, would love one myself.. and made in a an hour! care to come over to my place? now there is no snow over here and could do with some handy help like yours to knock up a few things for my craft spot.. not a room but still spots need organising too! and so nice to be organised! (me? yet to attain such lofty heights!)
    thanks for sharing off to peek at others!!
    Shaz in oz.x

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  9. Helen9 February 2011 at 07:47

    OMG, I hadn't stopped to look properly..... and pink too... gutter minds, all of us!!
    Love the book - both versions!
    Congrats on your Valentine's haul, what a lucky (spoiled - no, loved, surely!) girl you are!

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  10. misteejay9 February 2011 at 07:50

    Hope Chris is now happier with his book.

    Lots of lovely stash there Annette and you've just reminded me...I must do something with the stacks of paper trays currently living in the dining room LOL

    Toni xx

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  11. Virginia9 February 2011 at 07:55

    Just wandering around all the lovely desks and this post certainly got me giggling - had to have a re-look at the photo -LMAO! Loving all the goodies that hubby bought you lucky lady - now that's my kind of shopping!

    Hugs

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  12. Glenda9 February 2011 at 08:02

    What a great shelf for storing paper! Love all the goodies you got to bring home too. Your light box is to die for!

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  13. HarmonySweetpea9 February 2011 at 09:17

    Awesome bit of a shopping spree you had. I would love one of those paper stands. So useful. The book looks great either way but I'd probably be more inclined to go with a magnet too lol At least it will be loved how its meant to be now!

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  14. HarmonySweetpea9 February 2011 at 09:17

    Awesome bit of a shopping spree you had. I would love one of those paper stands. So useful. The book looks great either way but I'd probably be more inclined to go with a magnet too lol At least it will be loved how its meant to be now!

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  15. Julia Dunnit9 February 2011 at 09:34

    Another gutter brain here I'm afraid!! And Iknow what it really is!! And hey, it's OK to be spoiled - it proves that you aren't spoiled by being spoiled. I know what I mean! I'm with Chris over the nobbly bobbly...although I love the book...I wouldn't have chopped and remade...I'd have just taken the bobble off and put a big pink ribbon around it!!

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  16. Marjo9 February 2011 at 09:36

    lol, you guys are hilarious! Ok moving right along, love that light box.

    Thanks for the peek and sharing, hugs lucky #2, Marjo

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  17. Cathy9 February 2011 at 11:53

    Amazing book and your little story made me smile!! Fab light box and work space.
    Cathy xx

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  18. Susanne9 February 2011 at 13:33

    That lightbox is brilliant - and that tower of paper looks promising too.

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  19. Susan ~ Killam Creative9 February 2011 at 13:57

    Ooh, love the book! If I was a boy I'd probably like the magnet better, too. What can you do?

    We don't celebrate Valentines at our house (Hallmark holiday blah blah) but have a Mardi Gras feast instead. I would love to get that fabby haul any time of the year!

    Cheers,
    Susan #84

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  20. Sandra9 February 2011 at 14:00

    I wouldn't say spoilt at all .. loved I would say :) Love the light box, I nnneeeeeddddd one of those Lol. And I'm also, loving your web album, could do with that too ... oohh I want it all, don't I LOL

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  21. Spyder9 February 2011 at 14:18

    ohMG! can I borrow your Chris?! No, only kidding, lovely crafty stuff, mine did take me out a little while ago as I needed 'glue'...(but of course I didn't just buy glue!) Love your light box, mine is a black hat box with a day light lamp..thinking I like the whie better though

    ((Lyn))
    HappY WOYWW

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  22. Moy Yin9 February 2011 at 14:39

    OMG! I so want the paper stand! You one lucky gal.

    Enjoy!

    Moy Yin#6

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  23. Moy Yin9 February 2011 at 14:41

    OMG! That paper stand makes me turn green! You are one lucky gal!

    Enjoy!

    Moy Yin #6

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  24. Elizabeth9 February 2011 at 17:28

    Wow, I'd have that crafty stuff instead of a humungous bunch of roses any day. I just love your paper rack - think of the paper you will have to buy to fill that :) Elizabeth x #79

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  25. Tuire Flemming9 February 2011 at 18:30

    Gifts you got are definitely better than chocolates and roses!!!
    Love the book! And the light box is what I need also, but have no space...

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  26. Maggie's Crafts9 February 2011 at 18:32

    Great pics and love your paper storage rack.

    Maggie
    x

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  27. Sunshine Girl9 February 2011 at 19:00

    Well done on redoing the book - that would be something my OH would do to me too! What a lot of lovely new stash too - far better than chocolates! Have fun playing. Thanks for sharing (46).

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  28. Andria9 February 2011 at 19:14

    Wow, FABULOUS Valentines Day gifts...soooo jealous. Happy WOYWW, didn't have time to join in myself this week, but couldn't resist a good nosey around anyway. Great creative workspace.

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  29. Amanda9 February 2011 at 20:03

    Well done on the light box solution yours looks absolutely great and fantastic that you mounted the lights on it too.

    What a well trained hubby, well you did alter his book for him so he does benefit from crafty supplies. I so want one of those paper stands. Can't wait to see it filled it'll be like going into your very own shop.

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  30. Stressed Stamper9 February 2011 at 20:26

    I want the paper stack - though no room - sigh...green
    Hugs
    Sarah - Stressed Stamper 27

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  31. The Crafty Goat Girl9 February 2011 at 20:31

    Fabulous post, love all of your crafty bits especially the box. I need to sort myself one of these out, I did chuckle at all of the comments. Thanks for sharing, hugs Heidi x

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  32. katemade designs9 February 2011 at 20:42

    I'd rather have a guy who buys me craft supplies than fattening chocolates and flowers that will wilt in a days time. You've got one of the good ones.

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  33. Anonymous9 February 2011 at 21:18

    He may have made you re-do the book but I think that chap is a keeper! I'd much rather have what you got than roses anyway!

    Hugs
    Brenda 89

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  34. JoZart Designs9 February 2011 at 23:10

    you can keep the roses and chocs for one of those any time. Lucky you!
    JoZarty x

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  35. okienurse9 February 2011 at 23:11

    I would admit that I would much rather have all the crafty stash you got the other day then a box of chocolates, a dozen roses and a little tickle on Valentines day. Have fun with your new goodies!
    Vickie

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  36. Carola Bartz10 February 2011 at 02:17

    You may be spoilt but you're not a brat!!! These Valentine's gifts are far better than roses I think! And if Elizabeth hadn't mentioned the d stress in her comment I wouldn't have looked a second time - thankfully without anything in my mouth!

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  37. Starla10 February 2011 at 02:45

    What wonderful goodies you got!! And I really should snag your "lightbox" idea and make a set up for me! Star 102

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  38. RosA10 February 2011 at 03:34

    The spoils of your shopping trip are much more preferable to roses (and even chocs)! Lovely book you made for secret codes etc. I think I need one ... everytime this pooter asks for a password, I just go blank! And wow, those paper racks are pretty impressive! My 12x12 paper lives in lots of pizza boxes (new ones of course) all over the floor and they are heavy when you fill them up!

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  39. Ms. Cheryl10 February 2011 at 04:14

    When you were talking about the cool light box you mentioned "dusting", what does that mean? I need to make a light box too and haven't looked into it yet. I have a good box, what do I need to do to it? Thanks so much, ms.cheryl

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  40. Nicky10 February 2011 at 10:14

    Love your light box you have made - now onto the stash what shop did you say it all come from I can work out most things but what is the di-stress - should it be in the photo or is that just my mind - have fun playing with your toys lol ~ Nicky no.9

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  41. Anonymous10 February 2011 at 16:10

    wow.. enjoyed my peek!
    fabby new goodies and the lightbox looks great!

    thanks for sharing, Marlene [55]

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  42. lisa10 February 2011 at 16:52

    Now that's what a call a Valentine's gift, much better than roses and chocolates. Well done for altering the book with good grace, men don't like fancy things do they!!!
    Love the photo booth. I need to make myself one of those.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs Lisa (127)

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  43. Lorraine A11 February 2011 at 04:40

    oh wow !! I love the book ,,, brilliant ! oohh fancy him wanting the nobbly removed !! but I suppose he made up for the extra work by getting you all those fabulous goodies ,,, lucky girl !! :-) Great light box too !!

    luv
    Lols x x x
    I am joining in this week too ( 94) :-)

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  44. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)11 February 2011 at 13:29

    I love those Valentine's goodies, especially the shelves. I quite agree about not repeating projects. I hate doing that. In fact istis probably part of the problems I have had with my present project, knitting the shawl. Having done it once, I am bored with it, and it does take so long, no matter how fast you can knit.

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  45. Ohhh Snap11 February 2011 at 13:30

    Lovely book! Now I would think the nobbly bead would keep the book from getting lost and that would be terribly handy plus it was lovely, but nevermind lol. It looks lovely altered too. Lovely toys :D The light box is fantastic, I need to make a larger one, thanks for the inspiration :D. #101

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  46. Bagpuss12 February 2011 at 11:13

    WOW you are a lucky lady! Much better than choccies cause stash is calorie free and even better than flowers cause they only die after a few days so I would go for the stash each time too! Well done on the light box too, now you just have to keep the kitties out of it LOL!

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  47. Jinny Holt13 February 2011 at 16:43

    Oh I lurve your craft space, I am in the garage and understand fully on the photo problem, what a wicked idea,a light box, I may have to pinch that idea. A good repair job on the book,shame the knobbly ead was made redundant and am now drooling over the stuff you bought too!!

    Thanks for sharing

    Jinny

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  48. Kezzy13 February 2011 at 18:38

    All those fab bits for valentines day, we are not buying for valentines day as in a week and half after Ade is taking me to Milton keynes for two days and I have workshops with tim holtz while there, I got this for my bday and my valentines gift is to buy me bits from the workshop. Guess we both have fab partners and we are spoilt!!! Lol

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  49. Morti14 February 2011 at 20:22

    Men eh?

    Fab work hun! Just a thought you will need to consider with your light box, and that is the issue of hard shadows - consider trying a second, smaller box, with the sides cut out and "windows" covered with vellum, and then lighting THROUGH the semi-transparent paper. It makes the light less harsh! Looks great though - your box is huge! Just wish I had the space for it!
    Speaking of which, I've tagged you on my blog - swing on over to take part!

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