On my desk are 3 more of the anniversary swap ATCs, from left to right theya re from Julie Ann, Rosa and Neet. I have decided that I am going to make a mini book for them when they all finally arrive and the best bit is that these little pieces of art will be doing all the work for me when it comes to decorating it!
On my other desk is what I am actually working on at the moment... a quilted sewing machine cover to match the mat with pockets I made yesterday... and I even made a pin cushion and little thread catcher... and yes, that is a seam you can see inside the thread catcher... think I need to chat to Annie and find out how to do it without the seam...
On Monday, it was a public holiday here for the Queen's Birthday... which made me laugh because nobody back in the UK had one!! Well, Chris took me to the Scrapbooking and Papercrafting Expo in Brisbane for the day and I had a wonderful time!
Here is Chris guarding my purchases while I went off to buy more stuff... ;)
and this is what I got!! Lots and lots of fabby stash to play with... and I will have loads of time to play because Chris is off to the Philipines this weekend on business and won't be home till next weekend. It's a shame they didn't give us more warning or I could have organised the cats and gone too!! LOL
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Hi There - welcome to Brizzy - that's where I am! And I went to the show on Saturday... it was so much fun but my purse was running hot - when Julia opens up the WOYWW I will be posting my stash as well - will pop back when I get a number... who knows maybe we will run into each other one day...Mxx
ReplyDeleteLovely new Stash you have and looks like you had a blast I'm still waiting on a few too show up in the post :) Have fun crafting seeing you didn't get to travel happy Wed hugs Nikki C (to early)
ReplyDeleteHi Annette, I am going to have to wipe the drool from my keyboard, as I turn green with envy over all your gorgeous stash!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely ATC which arrived today (but after I took my desk pic, so it will appear next time).
Have loads of fun playing with all those goodies :)
RosA # 11
I'm glad it was Chris and not ME who had to pay for all those goodies! Bless his heart. He's a real sweetie. Just don't tell him I said so or he'll get a big head.
ReplyDeleteOK, I'm dense. What is a thread catcher? Of course, I like to leave my threads LONG because it adds appeal to the scrappy journals I make. Obviously, I could never make ANYTHING that awesome!!
You've already been here, but I was off to the airport for Sally when WOYWW went live. I'm number HUGE this week (oops, 21, I guess).
I figure we (in the UK) don't really need another bank hol after the two in May! You a grand time tho - look at ALL those goodies, YUM!!
ReplyDeleteLove your ATCs I keep all mine in a SN@P binder - they sell nifty display pages :)
Happy WOYWW and have a wonderful week!
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PS I'm usually the same re virginal pages in a new journal, but the soul course I'm on with Janet Conner has really 'unstuck' stuff, and now I can't wait to scribble and splash glue every day :)
great looking haul from the conference! I loved the one I went to last week...spent too much but...cant take it with you eh! Glad you are settling in down under! Thanks for sharing. Vickie #26
ReplyDeleteI love the expression on your hubby's face. What a great haul you have there. Thanks for stopping by. Happy crafting. #8
ReplyDeleteIt's good for husbands to know what they're for! Mine always says that in a past life he must have been a pack pony! I am loving all that new stash, especially the Graphic 45 papers!
ReplyDeleteHugs. Pam#28
I had to zoom in on your stash...my word, you did well! Love all the G45 stuff, the Tim die, the phone booth, Giant cog and the Prima box of clocks and typewriters. Oh and the stamps. Perhaps it is a good thing you are not going with, if this was me, I would need a week to play with it all! #43
ReplyDeleteFabulous ATC's you've received. I must find a way to display mine... Your stash buying looks impressive, and I love the expression on your long-suffering husband's face, lol!! Have a great time playing with all those goodies. Helen, 13
ReplyDeleteohooo love the sewing thingy what a great idea! and the ATC's look fab, and and even better so much new stash!! Happy WOYWW!
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((Lyn))
Gosh you have been busy with the stitching - love that mat.
ReplyDeleteWow, all those goodies to play with - have a wonderful playtime.
Toni xx
I am loving your matching sewing projects it will all look lovely when the sewing machine has it's new coat on.
ReplyDeleteThen there is all your crafting stash that you bought. How wonderful and hours of fun too
Happy WOYWW and I hope you have a great week
Ria #44
Loving the stash..wish my hubby would take me to show's and even it was to carry the bags........
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Ooh, lucky you! What a great stash! I love that quilted sewing machine cover with the thread catcher; great idea! Lovely ATCs. Like Helen, I must find a way of storing mine because they are just gorgeous! #57 Julie Ann
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ReplyDeletethanks for the peek into your world this morning. Fabby stash, you definitely had a great shop!
Hope you have a great week.
Neil #33
Lovely atc's. Poor hubby looks exhusted, & sounds like you've had a lovely time craft shopping. Hapyy woyww Jill #30
ReplyDeleteI knew thatyou'd enjoy the show - even if as suggested on FB it was a bit small..100% of something is always better than nothing! I see you've hooked into the new G45 papers..I love them and very much look forward to your creativity with them so I can copy! And get you gal, a real stitcher you've become since LilyBo had you get the machine out. Brilliant stuff.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a fab time at the show Annette and came home with just a 'few' new toys :-) Bless Chris for being so understanding and supportive when it comes to being your stash protector :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the new sewing accessory makes too and all you need to do is put a lining in to hide the seams :-) easy peasy.
Hugs,
A x # 51
How cool is that caddy?? Clever girl! Shame we never managed to meet up when I was SO CLOSE (ok, well in SCOTLAND anyway :)) and now you are clear around the world. Maybe next time....
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Mary Anne (2)
Nice to see you doing so much shopping (and celebrating the birthday - funny, as you say, how they celebrate there and not here (UK). Not to worry though if you got to shop!
ReplyDeleteLove your sewing mat. What a brilliant idea. I waned to make a cover for my machine but I think it might be on the agenda for next year's PlayAway so I'd better not do one because 'teacher' will make such a better job than I can.
Have a good week crafting whilst DH is away and hope he brings you something nice back because you can't go. maybe next time.
Hugs, Neet xx 29
Hi Annette - finally made it back - I was 27 then 26 and now find I am #25 so luckily I waited a while... Happy WOYWW Mxx #25
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness... look at all those goodies!!! And a week 'home alone' to play with it too? You lucky girl you! Happy woyww and a hug from Holland, Marit #85
ReplyDeleteWOW look at that stash!!! That would keep me occupied for days and days just petting the stuff never mind using it!! Love the desk tidy...tell me please does your machine not slide about sitting on that? I been pondering about making one for ages.
ReplyDeleteWhoops forgot to leave you my WOYWW number!!
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Oh Annette and wow! Some crafty desk fun happening here.. so wanted to go t that show but simply did not work out.. Annette in Oz was going know she told me.. fab stash additions that is for sure for your craft room well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for popping over and thanks for sharing ~ happy WOYWW! Shaz in Oz. x #4
PS think it was you who asked about talc?? my post says two tablespoons so a really good sprinkle :D
Wow what a haul! You will have lots of fun with that lot! Now I think you are right - we really should have a day off for our Queen's birthday - where did we miss that idea? We must be owed a few days by now then lol!! x Jo
ReplyDeleteWow, what a fantastic lot of stash you got! I think the coming home & unpacking is almost as exciting as the shopping, lol. Have a great week, Hugs Shaz #36 xxx
ReplyDeleteWow what a lovely lot of stash you bought. I'm waiting for Ally Pally in September!
ReplyDeleteOh, what wonderful new stash!! and those ATC are beautiful
ReplyDeleteKrisha #17
Annette - I can't believe you're in Brisbane! I will be moving there sometime in August! We can meet up - I'd love to know more about where you are, how you're doing etc. If you want, send me your email to mail@tudorwayme.fsnet.co.uk
ReplyDeleteAlison Drummond Jones (Alibri UKS) x
Looks like some lovely stash! What fun that show looks!
ReplyDeleteI really need to make some extra ATCs next year so I can receive some of these amazing pieces of art. Also, wish my sewing maching was working so I could make a thread catcher, also used for scraps in card making. There is a craft fair in Orlando this month, but my gas budget won't allow a three hour drive there and back, oh well there will be others, should be a couple in Tampa which is just across the Bay. Have a great weekend. #212
ReplyDeleteYou sure did get a lot of goodies. I didn't even know it was on, bummer. Love your ATC's.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week, despite our lousy weather.
Von #21
Great collection of atc's and it looks like you had a great time and got an amazing collection of staff at the craft show. Enjoy your week playing with it all.
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here I am limping along, returning visits and trying to get round more desks this week, I have made half your Junk key, yep at the moment it is just Junk! are you anywhere near Brisbane Bay? I think that's where Sandra De is - surely you deskers in the land of AUs could do an antipodean woyww gathering it's not like Aus is vast or anything...ha ha ha ha
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Super stash you've accumulated at the show. Looks like you had a great time! Thanks so much for my super duper ATC for WOYWW4. It was great getting home to so much lovely mail. I too am going to make a mini book or file to keep them in.
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Lovely ATCs! Fabulous crafty goodies! Sounds like you are having a great time in the land of Oz. Thanks for visiting my blog! #9
ReplyDeleteDid Chris have as good a time as you did? What a wonderful lot of shopping you did.
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