We did go to charity/thrift shop the other day and I picked up some bits that will be lovely to alter and play with so that is what is on my desk today... I have ideas for each item so that should keep me busy in the coming days now that Mum has returned to France and Chris is off on Thursday to Fort Mac for two weeks.
The polystyrene head was not my idea... Chris found a huge rack of them in the thrift store and came and found me saying he had found something he knew I would love.... he was correct!! I picked up two of them... I am going to have an experiment to see what sort of finish the polystyrene will take...
the flattish tray was for holding a dolly and magnetic clothes but the both the dolly and the clothes were MIA but it reminded me of the 7Gypsy trays so I am hoping with a little paint and paper it will turn out looking something like them and the little set of drawers were too cute to leave behind.
Don't forget to pop over to Julia's for the full linky list to desks everywhere!!
I'll be happy to admit I missed you. In fact, you don't know how much! WOW!! Chris was right. He did "good." Love the head. And I agree that the holder could take the place of the 7-G holders. That set of drawers is awesome, but definitely NOT your style. I know that will change soon, though. Have a great WOYWW from (don't ask how) #1 this week.
ReplyDeleteDid wonder where you where last week as i also have been AWOl due to having to go up north as dad was ill.Nice to see you bag and love your bargains !Love the wee chest thats so cute and love the design it has on it.
ReplyDeleteWell have creative wedensday and fab week hugs judex 6
Boy's a winner - that head will be fab
ReplyDeleteKay #21
i say good to see you again! That's one enticing head and I'm sure you can work some magic on it...glad you had such great with your mum - golly you are one global family... Thanks for sharing today, Sarah at 2.
ReplyDeleteYour name is comfortingly familiar as I see all the amazing things you make appearing on the blogs of friends :) I love little sets of drawers but they can cost as arm and a leg to buy for things so small. I need to be more investigative me thinks!
ReplyDeleteOooh you have a wonderful altering everything week ahead of you - what fun! Have a great week. Sunshine Girl - no 34
ReplyDeleteYay, I missed you too.. Love that head - bet it will look amazing, when you "attack" it... can't wait to see.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you do with your head - what a great find. Tray and drawers are perfect for altering - have a great time.
ReplyDeleteAnn B 39
am loving the head , and especially the little drawers :))
ReplyDeleteHappy woywwing
Jennie #7
What super finds! Love the tray and the drawers and the polystyrene head has potential - I remember when I had one that used to 'wear' a wig (when they were fashionable back in the early 70s) - Hazel WOYWW #43 x
ReplyDeleteYes you were missed :-)
ReplyDeleteFab finds today....look forward to seeing what you do with them.
Hugs,
A x
#48 [well, I was when I left Julia's....sorry for any confusion last week but some little gremlin changed my number for me after I left :-) ]
LOL I love your sense of humour but sorry to say I dont think I have visited your blog before so sorry about that and poop to me. You lead a very nomadic life, I take my hat of to you, I will need to get some pointers from you as hubby is contemplating a move overseas.
ReplyDeleteBridget #29
Hi there; thank you for sharing your place of creativity with us this week, it was great to pop in and visit. Yes, we missed you, that tray will be great and I have head envy! I want one!
ReplyDeleteNeil #58
Hi Annette - in my head I have been doing something to a polystyrene head but not even started it yet and now "C" cards are in the way. Love your finds and those drawers - I could not alter them in any way, they remind me of my trips to America so much. Mind you if I started collecting roosters and things that I feel would match in I would need a new kitchen so I won't go down that line.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back but sorry your mum has gone back.
Thanks for sharing with us - Hugs, Neet #9
Glad to have you back - hope your Mum had a lovely visit.
ReplyDeleteThe little drawers are so cute - can't wait to see what you do with them and the tray.
You have me intrigued over the head...
Toni xx
That little lot's going to keep you busy, that's for sure!! Perfect stuff for altering :)
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ #45 xx
Just doing a quick pass through today ... I am get everyone visited!!! Curious to see what you do with the head!!
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW
Cathy xx #19
yes, of course we missed you. I love the little box, had a bigger 'head' once, for a wig I think...not sure what ever happened to it! Happy WOYWW!!
ReplyDelete(((Lyn)) #53
I missed you - even though I struggle to get round! You've had fun with your Mum, hope her travels are safe and sound. This time next week you'll have tackled all these things and I'll be Miss Inadequate again...those poly heads are scarey.
ReplyDeleteWhat and interesting desk, I looking forward to future ones to see what you do with the head, the drawers are cute. Have a great day, Laura
ReplyDeleteI would say your were missed judging by the comments - I did wonder where you were too, but I'm sure you had a great time with your mum. Like the finds you have on your desk - the set of drawers is cute and I can't wait to see what you do with them ... ditto the head and the tray. Elizabeth x #78
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely finds! Can't wait to see what you do with them all especially the head. LOL
ReplyDeleteGood to have you back. :-)
It looks like a great set of finds! I hope that you had a great time with your Mum! It is always fun to have mom and daughter time! Can't wait to see what you do! Thanks for sharing!! -Amanda #5
ReplyDeleteI love going to thrift shops too, they are so much fun and you never know what treasures you might find.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the peek and sharing. Hope you are having a great WOYWW,
xoxo Marjo #109
I felt guilty - I've been sidetracked,so have been an absentee blogger too, and I forgot to mail your doll, so it will be another while before you get it, so shall we say quits? and just catch up as best we can?
ReplyDeleteI think you will be busy with these items ....cant wait to see what you create with the heads ...will they need to be sealed with papermache before you start?? Have LOADS of fun. xx ...yes I did miss you.btw.
ReplyDeleteWow, I wonder what will become of the head, happy woyww, trace x
ReplyDeleteOooh very tidy desk, looks interesting though. I also have heads like that, mine all had wigs on as I owned a salon once upon a time , now in my loft... I think :O) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to see how the head turns out !
ReplyDeletegreat stuff
have a great week !
Fuchsia @ 87
I cannot wait to see how the head turns out !
ReplyDeletegreat stuff
have a great week !
Fuchsia @ 87
Oooh what delightful possibilities with the heads your purchased a true find! Happy WOYWW #18 ~Robin Panzer Art Studio 33
ReplyDeleteWow! Looks like fun.
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Peace,
LuLu
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lol I see I'm not the only one looking forward to seeing what you do with those heads!
ReplyDeleteThrift shops are such fun places - I always find something interesting, too!
Hope it was a happy Wednesday!
Angi
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