Wednesday, 9 March 2011

WOYWW 9th March 2011

This is my work desk on this WOYWW - obviously in the middle of making something and its all a bit of a mess at the moment... but it really is fun turning something mundane into something pretty!!
Well, I had another Bisto Gravy tub empty so I thought I would have a play and make another cotton spool/reel box like yesterday's version.
It's not finished yet, needs some bits and pieces here and there... and I have to make a snippet roll to go inside so that should keep me out of trouble for a day or two!!
The good news is that I finished the basement of my house!!
I added lots of bits from Saudi and a little Inukshuk for Canada...
and a red phone box and London Underground sign for England.
Re-glued all the bits that come apart after Tom-Tom knocked it over and it is almost as good as new!
I keep seeing all these photos of spring bulbs and stuff on peoples' blogs but there is no sign of it arriving here yet!  Though I am informed that we may actually get above zero in the next couple of days... well, I can hope, can't I??
Don't forget to pop over to Julia's and check out the list of WOYWW-ers... it will keep you busy for a week!!
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53 comments:

  1. Carola Bartz9 March 2011 at 06:18

    When I come here I always expect something amazing, and so far I have never been disappointed. The spool is gorgeous, and the house just leaves me speechless! Absolutely stunning.

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  2. Nicky9 March 2011 at 06:21

    Love your basement and your house now you have fixed it - we have spring happening here the green of the bluebell are making a nice carpet in the woods so exciting waiting for them to start opening - happy WOYWW ~ Nicky 2

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  3. jude9 March 2011 at 06:21

    Absolutely stunning love the house with ideas from various countries what beautiful piece of art work.
    Love the cootn reel too sw yesterdays post about that now youve got the bug!
    Happy creative wednesday
    hugs judex 3

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  4. Jennie -The Artistic Stamper9 March 2011 at 06:52

    WOW! stunning house! TFS
    Jenie #19

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  5. misteejay9 March 2011 at 07:27

    Another beautiful reel Annette.

    Glad the house is coming back together after Tom-tom's mischief.

    Yesterday was weird here - the day started with temps at around -6c and didn't improve much all day and yet it was the most beautiful bright sunny day we have had in ages (looks a bit cloudy today).

    Toni xx

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  6. alexa9 March 2011 at 07:44

    Fascinated by that intriguing house! and what a heart-stopping moment it must have been when got knocked - eeek!

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  7. Sarah9 March 2011 at 07:50

    Wow - amazing work and creativity here - just lovely and that reel is fab!

    Sarah or Sasa at 4

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  8. Marjo9 March 2011 at 07:52

    Love the up-cycling! Your box is gorgaliciously awesome.

    Thanks for the peek and sharing. Hugs, Marjo #6

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  9. Helen9 March 2011 at 08:04

    WOW! That house is so gorgeous - I just love all the many details - brilliant! Also love your bisto tub!! Just shows, never, ever throw anything out!

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  10. Virginia9 March 2011 at 08:18

    Adoring the basement Annette - simply genius! Hope you're having a great day!

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  11. LadyA9 March 2011 at 08:43

    i love it :)

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  12. Unknown9 March 2011 at 08:48

    Wow, so many goodies. I was looking at your sewing reel post earlier in the week and thinking how much my mum would love it. I've not come across snippit rolls before...something to look up I think.

    Love what you've done with your house, it is looking great.

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  13. Julia Dunnit9 March 2011 at 08:52

    Above zero - good lord you'll be thinking of t shirts!! Grand job on the basement, do love seeing all the bits and pieces that mean something or say something about you. Considering you're so far into the next cotton reel, your desk is incredibly clear....I could be a bit green eyed about that!

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  14. Anonymous9 March 2011 at 09:02

    What can I say but WOW! That is just stunning. Love all the little bits in the box display and ahhhhhh...Bisto! Love the reel idea but it takes me AGES to empty a tub of Bisto - I guess we just aren't "gravy people", except DS who lovesit with sausage and mash :)

    Fab desk as always. May bookmark this one for BlogBits on Monday...

    I wonder...could you use just the top and bottom and a birdcage die to make a more stable birdcage? Tat would be so cute! I'm sure Tim's cage die would work with a little jerryrigging....

    MA

    After my apalling showing the last couple of weeks I'm getting started early :)

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  15. Annie9 March 2011 at 09:15

    Wow. I really love all you have to show us today. You really must have a lot of patience.
    Hugs,
    A x

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  16. okienurse9 March 2011 at 10:02

    Very nice piece of recycling with the gravy tub! I love taking pieces of trash and turning them into pieces of goodness. Thanks for sharing. Vickie #69

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  17. Anonymous9 March 2011 at 10:15

    but your desk is sooo tidy. Love the cotton reel creation.
    x Tricia (60)

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  18. Sue9 March 2011 at 10:41

    Hi ya
    lovely creative desk, ya cotton reel looks brill, glad you manage to re do ya house, it looks fabulous,have good day, happy WOYWW, sue,x

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  19. Di9 March 2011 at 10:42

    That house is just STUNNING! And is that a beautiful black lamp I see to the back of your desk. I want one! Have a great day! Di x

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  20. Cathy9 March 2011 at 11:07

    WOW is all I can say .. fab makes.
    Happy WOYWW
    Cathy xx

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  21. HarmonySweetpea9 March 2011 at 11:13

    Wow you always have such awesome stuff going on. Something a bit unexpected and always great to see. Love it!

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  22. Glenda9 March 2011 at 11:21

    Love the spool, how wonderful and I am so glad you were able to fix your box! Thanks for sharing!

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  23. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards9 March 2011 at 11:37

    What a clever idea for a gravy box and love the colours!!
    TFS and happy WOYWW!
    Shaz in Oz.x

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  24. Minxy9 March 2011 at 12:45

    Love the cotton reel box, will have to click back to your original to see how you did it.
    Love the ickle house too, i bet that will have pride of place somewhere in your home :D
    Stay Inky
    hugs Minxy #65

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  25. Anonymous9 March 2011 at 13:21

    Wow amazing creations!

    Happy WOYWW

    Ali x #89

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  26. The Crafty Elf9 March 2011 at 13:53

    I can't believe your work, it is just wonderful. I love what you did with that empty container and your basement is fantastic! Just Wow is all I can say!

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  27. Sherry Cheever9 March 2011 at 14:27

    Oh I love both of your projects! Fabulous, simply FABULOUS!!

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  28. Shakti9 March 2011 at 14:47

    Super idea!

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  29. Berry 9 March 2011 at 14:49

    What incredible work all so detailed and beautiful! Fab idea for the bisto pot too! hugs Rebekah xx 108

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  30. Cauliflower Cupcake9 March 2011 at 15:21

    Wow is all I can say - you have got so much going on haven't you - just the way I like it. What a fantastic idea with the oxo boc - they look great - I want one. As for the house thing that is a real piece of art - how long did that take. Loved going through your blog today and really going to have to give the secret act holder a try. Love popping by each week. Take care and happy WOYWW
    Rebecca (#42) x

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  31. Chelle9 March 2011 at 15:23

    Gorgeous..i wish I could do that. 91

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  32. Tertia9 March 2011 at 15:29

    Your desk always amases me! You are the most creative person I 'know'. Should we send some mine sand for the South African part of the house or how about a really banged up taxi with 46 people in it?
    Happy WOYWW

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  33. shazsilverwolf9 March 2011 at 16:14

    The house is stunning! Shaz #118

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  34. Starla9 March 2011 at 18:51

    Oh. WOW!
    Your little house is a memory treasure for sure!

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  35. Caroline Hallett9 March 2011 at 19:15

    loving that house ! its amazing - thanks for sharing your desk x

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  36. donnalouiserodgers9 March 2011 at 20:43

    ha - you have gravy I have spam - we should make dinner together some time - yuck...

    raggaamomma was going to be wearing orthopedic shoes and a corset bra but I lost my nerve...


    one of this batch of three is for you, have to finish the other two first yo be sure who belongs to whom...also making the cat for Clare H which is going to be a larf.

    Dx

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  37. Anonymous9 March 2011 at 20:44

    That thing is amazing.
    I
    Love
    It.
    Also, of COURSE. You are brilliant. The end of the week is too busy - Monday is winos day.
    Perfect-0
    Xx,
    Amy

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  38. Twiglet9 March 2011 at 20:49

    I have often thought about recycling my Bisto tins!
    Your house is amazing - what a little work of art!

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  39. Anonymous9 March 2011 at 20:56

    Oh AND, I don't have your email address, so I couldn't explain the bucket thing :)
    gimme it :)
    amymcdonald91@gmail.com

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  40. Anonymous9 March 2011 at 21:04

    You do stunning work, your house is so much fun!

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  41. Hettie9 March 2011 at 21:12

    Love your Spool - might have to borrow that idea for the sewing end of my craft room! The house is fab too! Thank you for the peek.
    Hugs
    Hettie # 116

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  42. Sarn10 March 2011 at 14:15

    WOW - you are one SERIOUSLY CRAFTY girl. Your creations are amazing!
    Playing catch-up on my visits.
    Hugs, Sandra (WOYWW no. 59)

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  43. lisa10 March 2011 at 20:18

    Your Bisto creation is amazing. How brilliant to recycle like that and your house is just fantastic. I spent ages looking at all the bits and pieces you have in it.
    I hope it warms up for you soon.
    Hugs Lisa (119)

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  44. fatmonica10 March 2011 at 20:38

    Love all of it!
    The cotton reel is just fabulous and the house-what can I say.It's absolutely stunning.Every time I look at it I see something I haven't noticed before!

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  45. Susanne10 March 2011 at 22:20

    Wonderful details in your house; and that spool project looks fun!

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  46. Elizabeth10 March 2011 at 22:32

    Wow and wow again, your altered bisto tub is amazing and the house is fab-yoo-luss:) The work that has gone into these projects has surely paid off! Elizabeth x #97

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  47. Dragon11 March 2011 at 08:49

    LOVED it last week but it is stunning now it's finished.... I am into these type of boxes just now having done a configurations box with Tim, so am doing one for my mom for mothering Sunday, but it's nothing like as spectacular as this!!!
    Frankie
    xx

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  48. Dan11 March 2011 at 21:06

    Am loving your house Annette, so much detail - I love things where you see something new each time you revisit it! :)

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  49. Eiglas12 March 2011 at 14:07

    Your stuff is amazing!
    All of it!
    I'm speechless (just doesn't happen!)
    Eiglas
    x

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  50. Maggie's Crafts12 March 2011 at 16:01

    Great space you've got there and some stunning photos. :)

    Thank you for sharing.

    Maggie
    x

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  51. Sue from Oregon13 March 2011 at 06:11

    oh my gosh...your projects are so lovely and so detailed. I bet you have been working on your projects forever!

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  52. Anonymous15 March 2011 at 09:36

    I just love your blog, Annette. You are so inspirational!

    And whoa, didn't you go from one extreme (heat and dry in Saudi) to the other (cold in Canada)? You're adventurous and flexible, that's for sure!

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  53. Kyla16 March 2011 at 20:54

    Wow, thanks for sharing your desk and what an amazing blog!

    Kyla

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Thank you for taking the time to leave your comment, it is truly appreciated - sort of confirms that it is more than my Mum and husband that read this thing! :)

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