Wednesday, 30 November 2011

What's on You Workdesk Wednesday 30th November 2011

Whoah!!  This will be the last WOYWW for November... eeeeek, you know what that means?  Crimbo is coming.... Crimbo is coming!!   I've had quite an interesting week here in Calgary... on Monday we had some weather... in the form of grade 1 tornado winds!!  The house next door lost half it's roof tiles, the one over the back lost half it's roof tiles... the cats and I were getting pretty worried there for a while but it seems that the only damage we have is a lot of roof tiles in the garden via my generous neighbours ;) and a corner of the tiles above the garage got lifted but not torn off... phew!!
This is the house across the road... such a shame as they only had that roof done about 4 weeks ago!!
So I have been down in the basement playing with the tray that I picked up at the thrift shop a couple of weeks ago... the bright yellow one...
It really didn't have much going for it in that colour... but I could see it had potential as one of those 7Gypsy type trays that cost about $20... this was $2.... which was fine by me!!
I gave it a coat of brown paint...
then a coat of bronze paint... and a coat of crackle glaze...
then painted it black and watched it crackle... I like that bit best!!
So that is what is on my desk today... all the bits and pieces to go into the sections...
and to add a bit of interest I took a shot of the corner where I sit and play
and then a swing to the right to reveal the wall... which is dire need of a tidy up!
and a close-up of the tray as it is now... it just needs glueing into place before I change my mind again!!
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  1. Bleubeard and Elizabeth30 November 2011 at 06:09

    You saved a TON on that 7-Gypsies rip off. I like it! So are you training to be a pyromaniac or do you plan to use those matches in tramp art? Just asking!

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  2. Bleubeard and Elizabeth30 November 2011 at 06:09

    I forgot to mention that I am SO glad you are safe. I had NO idea Calgary got tornadoes.

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  3. Bleubeard and Elizabeth30 November 2011 at 06:14

    I'm really NOT stalking you, but yes, I have already got all my decorations out. I put my little trees out Friday while my company was sleeping. In fact, I showed a few photos in yesterday's post.

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  4. jude30 November 2011 at 06:19

    Wow such a bargain and what a beautiful creation you have made.Pays to shop in thrifty shops and poundlands and boot sales as i loveee abargain and this bargain youve transformed beautifully!#
    Have fab wednesday and great festive week ahead
    Love n hugs Judex9

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  5. Sunshine Girl30 November 2011 at 06:21

    Oooh love the tray - its great when a project works out well and also is a great added bonus when its a bargain too isnt it! Love your craft room - you have the same ikea storage as me! Glad you are ok with the tornado I remember when I went to Toronto (about 22 years ago now!) and they had a summer storm and it was frightening just how many huge trees were blown over! Thanks for sharing. Sunshine Girl – No 4

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  6. Cathy30 November 2011 at 06:27

    WOW!!! I love that altered tray ... the yellow was a bit eekky!! I am slightly green with envy at your space!
    Happy WOYWW
    Cathy #10

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  7. HeARTworks30 November 2011 at 06:46

    What a great buy! And you really made a treasure out of it! Loved the peek at your craft station, and I like the lamp on your wall! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  8. Bleubeard and Elizabeth30 November 2011 at 06:54

    Tramp art was made from about 1880 to 1940. It was made from things people had on hand, including match sticks. Here is one site that might help:

    http://www.ehow.com/info_8757445_tramp-art-made-wooden-matchsticks.html

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  9. Inkypinkycraft30 November 2011 at 07:04

    Wow glad you are safe! The room looks fab and much more exciting than my very boring desk today!!the tray is gorgeous, love it!what a bargain!! Happy woyww hugs trace x 20

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  10. Kath Stewart30 November 2011 at 07:24

    loving your crafty snoops today...those high winds must be so scary...hugs kath xxx (33)Happy WOYWW

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  11. Helen30 November 2011 at 07:44

    Love that tray - what a bargain - the real ones are so pricey! Your colour scheme is so much nicer than the original, lol!
    Glad your roof survived the storm.. looks like you were lucky.
    Happy WOYWW, 12

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  12. Jennie -The Artistic Stamper30 November 2011 at 07:48

    WOW! great tray transformation! Love it!
    Happy woywwing
    Jennie #11

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  13. CRAFTY WOMBLE30 November 2011 at 08:02

    I reckon she is stalking you....... Blimey you must be feeling smug about your roof right now(or relived more likely). I like how you have improved the tray one hundred percent :)

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  14. Annie30 November 2011 at 08:05

    I do love it when something beautiful is made from a bargain.
    Hugs,
    A x

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  15. Neil30 November 2011 at 08:32

    Hi there and thanks for the peek into your creative zone. It looks like there is loads going on so thanks for sharing. Hope you have a brilliant week and have plenty of creative time! I love how that tray turned out; well done you! I was wondering what you would do to it when you first showed us. Isn't it great when so see the possibilities in a bargain buy!
    Neil #24

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  16. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)30 November 2011 at 08:52

    You've done a fantastic job on that tray, you wouldn't believe it was the same psychedelic yellow!! Your poor neighbours with their new roof, gosh. Glad you are safe, I guess you'll be looking forward to the snow next - lol xx

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  17. CLaire30 November 2011 at 09:28

    Thats so nice.. loveely idea and will look lovely on your wall...
    Claire #45

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  18. Ann B30 November 2011 at 09:39

    Your tray is looking very good - don't we just love a bargain, shame I never find anything this good.
    So sorry for your neighbours, must have been a very strong wind. Quite windy here on Saturday, it blew the cover of Mr B's scooter and we had to go searching for it - ended up in a garden a few doors down.

    Ann B
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  19. Julia Dunnit30 November 2011 at 09:45

    Gah, you've really had some weather since you've been in Calgary! Glad all is safe..hope your neighbours can get fixed before a load of snow drops. Love the tray...;ove that you need to glue it down to stop yourself fiddling about any more...I know that feeling. How do you know when it's finished then, if you don't glue as you go?

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  20. Shoshi30 November 2011 at 12:29

    Sorry to hear you've had such high winds, and your poor neighbour, having all that damage to their roof. I love your creative space - it looks so bright, and well organised! As for that tray, well, it's just gorgeous... What a total transformation! The crackle glaze effect is amazing. I've done quite a bit, but never with that lovely dark look. Happy WOYWW, Shoshi #62

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  21. misteejay30 November 2011 at 12:42

    Annette, so glad to hear that you are safe and sound with the weather that you have been getting.

    I love what you have done with the tray - totally amazing. However, I was wondering about all those matches too...........LOL

    Toni xx

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  22. MvM-design30 November 2011 at 13:04

    Great desk ,love your tray!!
    Thanks for sharing ;-)
    Hugs Marleen #14

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  23. Carin Winkelman30 November 2011 at 13:37

    Wow, that tray has really transformed! Beautiful. And I love your workspace.

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  24. Lunch Lady Jan30 November 2011 at 13:56

    Wow, that tray is amazing! Clever you seeing the possibilities in that $2 bargain. I think it looks fab, let the gluing commence!
    Poor old roofs, they bore the brunt, didn't they? That must have been frightening, thank goodness your house was ok...
    Hugs, LLJ #40 xx

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  25. Twiglet30 November 2011 at 17:47

    That's what I call "upcycling" - what a fab transfornation. x Jo #42

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  26. Unknown30 November 2011 at 19:14

    You are just far too flippin clever ... beautiful work!

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  27. Julie30 November 2011 at 19:53

    that is a lovely creation!! Is that the G45 primer collection? I can't remember the full name.. lol It looks wonderful!!!
    Julie

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  28. Unknown30 November 2011 at 19:53

    Glad you are safe and I love that tray, esp as it was such a bargain.

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  29. fairy thoughts30 November 2011 at 22:23

    what a find your tray was and you did a grand job converting it, it is lovely. wow a tornado my daughter no2 would love to be in a tornado but thats the sort of thing you say intil you are in one LOL
    janet#37

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  30. Julia30 November 2011 at 22:49

    Fabulous work on the tray and love your crafting area :)

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  31. Elizabeth1 December 2011 at 00:14

    Hi Annette, I think we got the other side of your gales over here - torrential rain too - my garden sieve blew next door and is still there now, I'll rescue it when the weather improves :) Your upcyled tray looks absolutely fab and would cost a lot more that the 2$ to buy now. Hope your week is a good one. Elizabeth x #111

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  32. Peggy1 December 2011 at 01:05

    Well this made me make a pit stop at the thrift store after work .. no luck on finding a tray but I'll keep looking thanks for sharing!

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  33. okienurse1 December 2011 at 02:00

    Your tray looks awesome. Glue it down! We just had the roof on our house replaced due to weather this past summer when it hailed marble size hail for 20 minutes! Glad your roof isn't damaged. Thanks for sharing and have a great week. Vickie #67

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  34. Anonymous1 December 2011 at 02:05

    End of November is really late for tornadic activity, especially that far North. I bet you were in the basement protecting your stash! Hope the neighbours can get the rooves fixed before the snow and cold arrive. Love that $2 tray, get the glue out quick before you change your mind.

    Hugs
    Brenda 77

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  35. Pam1 December 2011 at 03:13

    You got skillz girl! Who would have known? It looks like a million. Glad you hunkered down. Sorry about your neighbors.

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  36. Neet2 December 2011 at 13:45

    Cor Blimey! That tornado certainly caused some havoc - thank goodness you got off lightly but it must have been a bit unnerving to listen to it all. Glad you were able to shelter in the basement with your cats.
    Love your tray, when it got to the black paint and crackle I said "I like, I like very much" so it was lovely to scroll down and find it finished. Love the tiny doll at the top and that penny farthing is adorable.
    Elizabeth, Bleubeards mum, has asked me to get in touch with you but I cannot find an addie on your blog. My addie is on my blog on the right and I wanted Elizabeth's snail address. Can you please get in touch.
    Hugs, Neet xx 26
    ps Munich was warm - and I pretended I was freezing! Bah Humbug!

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  37. Angie2 December 2011 at 16:41

    I was awol ...or mia ...not sure which applies ....but had to drop by to say I LOVE that tray ...I think it is one of my favourites of your creations. xx

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