Wednesday, 29 June 2011

WOYWW 29th June 2011

Yay... summer is here!!  A lovely 27.7 degrees C this morning and looking like it may last for a few days too!
Here we are with another week flying by and Wednesday arriving at the speed of Ryan Reynolds in the Green Lantern.... is it only me that doesn't really see him as gorgeous???
I have had a terrible week... I have cleaned out drawers, done housework, scrubbed floors... and still my mojo is AWOL!!  So I got the sewing machine out and decided that if paper wouldn't play nicely then perhaps material would!!
and decided to have a go at making a material mini book...
so now all I need to do is figure out what to put in it and how to bind it... 
Don't forget to pop along to our lovely Chief Desk Inspector, Julia, for the complete and exceedingly long list of craftyness to nose about in!
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  1. Bleubeard and Elizabeth29 June 2011 at 06:05

    You and I are having similar mojo problems. Only I haven't even been able to work with fabric, much less paper. I keep thinking I'm going to put some things together that I've started, but that isn't happening.
    And now my things are back from storage and my mojo is REALLY gone. So, I think you are doing wonderfully well with fabric, but don't ask how to bind them, because I can't offer any suggestions.

    I hope you have a good week! Happy WOYWW.

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  2. Bleubeard and Elizabeth29 June 2011 at 06:06

    Hey, are those scissor handles REALLY pink and green?

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  3. Helen29 June 2011 at 07:49

    Your fabric mini book looks so delicate and pretty! Hope your mojo returns soon so you can finish it.

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  4. okienurse29 June 2011 at 08:22

    Great job! If Mr. Mojo doesn't cooperate give him a little competition! Good for the soul. And no I didn't think Ryan Reynolds was particularly hot babe but then I don't think Rob Pattinson is either! Nothing wrong with me just a more seasoned palate! Vickie #39

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  5. Annie29 June 2011 at 08:29

    Loving seeing fabrics and machines around today :-)
    A x

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  6. Sue29 June 2011 at 09:31

    Hi hun
    beautiful book marks, i cant use a machine on paper or material, my machine hates me, even my little crafty one! lol, hope you soon find ya mojo,thanks for the mooch, happy WOYWW, sue,x (16)

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  7. Lisa29 June 2011 at 09:32

    Hope that mojo re-appears soon and you get started on fun things again!! too much house work is bad for you!!;-)

    Lisa
    xx
    #34

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  8. Joanne29 June 2011 at 09:46

    I reckon your mojo is still there after all, you thought up making a fabric book. Enjoy your warm weather too.
    Hugs Joanne xx

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  9. Neet29 June 2011 at 09:51

    I cannot believe, simply cannot, that you are out of mojo. You do such beautiful things with paper. I pray it comes back soon for all of our sakes as I look forward to reading your blog.
    Love what you have done with the fabric but beyond eyelets I can't think at the moment. Hugs, Neet #12

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  10. Tertia29 June 2011 at 10:14

    Trust the queen of the mini book to find yet another way to make one. Can't wait to see the finished project.
    Happy WOYWW

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  11. Sarah29 June 2011 at 10:52

    I have been planning a clean up for months and no joy! The fabric books look just fab. Thanks for visiting...I have a few ideas Friday that can work with material and paper...might get you started. I hope you will call by Friday for the first My Mojo Monthly. Thanks for sharing today.
    Sarah at 6.

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  12. Create With Joy29 June 2011 at 11:23

    Know what you mean about mojo - hopefully it is just around the corner with a new month on the horizon!

    Happy WW to ya!
    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.com

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  13. Ohhh Snap29 June 2011 at 12:56

    I'm so sorry your mojo is in hiding! I have the short term memory of a gnat so sorry if I wrote about this in previous weeks. I'm terribly remedial when it comes to fabric techniques. I usually sew a snap on it lol. Velcro can be nice but it picks up cat hair too well for me.

    My mojo likes to feel important and really gets irritated if ignored... me: "fine, it's good you're ignoring me since I have to finish this terribly important report and can't possible work with you to day". mojo: "but how about doing this?" and starts throwing out ideas.

    Or if I work on a kit or make something from a tutorial that someone else has made, mojo will start throwing out ideas on how to make it differently. BTW, I posted a Basic Mini Book Tutorial on my blog and no one has tested it for me so if you have a couple of spare 12 x 12 sheets perhaps you could give it a try? Lemme know how it is? You'd be doing me a huge favour :D. #13

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  14. Cath29 June 2011 at 13:08

    Love the little book and cant wait to see it finished, not bad for someone who says her mojo has gone.lol

    Cathx 72

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  15. Morti29 June 2011 at 13:52

    eeek. Annette, Mojoless? Have you checked down the back of the sofa....?

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  16. Anonymous29 June 2011 at 15:37

    Mojo? Mojo? where are you....? :) I have always fancied making a fabric mini but keep putting it off. The closest I got was the one with the crocheted edges. And OH! clear paint chip stips?? I have never seen them. But I know is the US you get bigger nes, as well as ones with no writing on the front, so I guess you are just lucky where you are.

    :)

    Mary Anne

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  17. Kathleen29 June 2011 at 15:48

    Not sure where you've left your Mojo, are you sure you've lost it? The book covers are looking great.
    Kathleen x

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  18. Elizabeth29 June 2011 at 15:57

    Hello Annette, Ryan who? Love your very individual scissors and the book looks a treat. Happy WOYWW day in the sun. Elizabeth x #83

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  19. Šolanje na domu-Waldorf29 June 2011 at 16:13

    Good for you for taking out your sewing machine. I bet this book is going to look awesome finished. I'm looking forward to seeing it. :)

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  20. jude29 June 2011 at 16:23

    SNAP!My mojo has been amissing for some weeks/months maybe now and im dying to craft.Like you have tried alsorts even resorted this past week to clearout my craftroom in hope that items i find may inspire my mojo to return.If i find yours will send it on asap!lol
    Have fab wedensday and hopefully mojo will appear this next week fingers crossed
    hugs Judex88

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  21. misteejay29 June 2011 at 16:29

    Can't comment about Ryan 'Wotsit' as haven't really paid much attention to the film trailers.

    Glad you have had some warm weather - we've had a few roasters here followed by thunder storms. At least it is sunnier and more cheerful (most of the time) which is always a bonus.

    Toni xx

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  22. Hettie29 June 2011 at 18:52

    I am with Elizabeth - who is Ryan?
    Loving that little fabric book - I may have a little fabric I can spare to make one or two!!
    BTW - the hanging thing on Jan's desk is from Lakeland over in UK!I have one too!

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  23. Angie29 June 2011 at 18:52

    I think there is a lot of stray mojo hiding somewhere ... there are so many complaining about theirs having gone awol....more than normal ...maybe there is a mojo thief lol.
    You must have some left to create that material book ...its gorgeous.

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  24. Fiona@Staring at the Sea29 June 2011 at 19:44

    That looks very pretty:) Is your sewing machine really called Shark?!

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  25. Lunch Lady Jan29 June 2011 at 20:50

    Thank you for your lovely comments :) It is indeed an ironing stand and mine came from Argos. Actually, it was a Christmas present from my husband, who cunningly changed the label to say Display Stand. He knew (correctly) that I'd get the hump if I'd been given anything to do with ironing. It has been really useful at craft fairs as it doesn't take up much space! LL Jan xx

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  26. Pam29 June 2011 at 20:56

    Wish we could say the summer has reached here! Hugs Pam x

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  27. Carola Bartz30 June 2011 at 04:59

    Those material mini books look fabulous! I can't sew, hate it actually... I hope for you that your mojo returns pretty soon!

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  28. peggy aplSEEDS30 June 2011 at 05:51

    what a cute sewing machine and such a neat desk! the mini books are looking sweet. i have no idea how to bind them but the WOYWW sewing experts should have some good suggestions!

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  29. Cardarian 30 June 2011 at 12:29

    Oh looks like more ideas for books will be pouring in! Have a rest while Mr. Mojo is away - he will be back and then you will be sooo busy housework won't be done for ages! Ha, ha...
    Hugs,
    Cardarian

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  30. kelly1 July 2011 at 07:58

    great desk, love that little green cabernet behind your sewing machine
    kelly x

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  31. Kezzy2 July 2011 at 07:30

    The fabric book is starting to look brilll, bet it will be stunning when finished. Hope your mojo returns soon, i have noticed, including myself, that mojos around the world keep disappearing, maybe there is a mojo conference going on somewhere, and all the mojos are enjoying time by the pool having cocktails while us crafters are in a no mojo crisis!!! Kezzy x

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