Wednesday, 1 February 2012

What's on Your Work Desk Wednesday 1st February 2012

Oh my goodness me... February already?  I didn't do enough in January yet!! ;)  So here we are with another Wednesday upon us and the phenomenom of people noseying about other work desks, floors, beds etc... don't forget to check out Julia's for the linky list!!
On the side of my work desk this week is my new toy!!  Chris bought it for me when we were in Michaels the other day because my old cutter had started cutting crooked.  We had a couple of vouchers so managed to pick this beauty up for 40% off and 25% off the 40%... which made it go from the most expensive cutter in the store to a very reasonably priced one!! ;)
and it unfolds to use so doesn't take up very much space.
Also on my work desk are the results of a trip to the Home Depot... we were there to get some plumbing bits and I wondered into the kitchen section and found racks of samples for kitchen work tops!!  Wooo hooo... they are fabulous and now all I have to do is think of a way to use them!! LOL (The Home Depot mannie asked me if I was getting new kitchen work tops soon and I said no... but he didn't make me put them back)!!   Then I wondered down the aisle that sells the vinyl siding which coats all the houses here... and promptly took an assortment of those too... and a quick bypass of the Martha Stewart paint chips and I was set up for serious playing materials all for free!!
Aren't they pretty?  I can see them on a canvas with letters... a little mini book.... oh lots of ideas are floating about but suggestions are always welcome!!

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  1. Bleubeard and Elizabeth1 February 2012 at 06:00

    I kept wondering where you were. I kept looking for your name, but to no avail. And to think you thought I was chomping at the bit, but ended up being # 30.

    What a super cutter. My guillotine cutter has never cut straight, but I can't seem to get the hang of those others. I even have a nice one, and never ever use it. Chris sure treated you to an awesome tool.

    I've got more of those little kitchen samples than you can shake a stick at. I've made magnets out them, used them in collages, and if you want to add holes at the bottom, just use your crop-a-dile. It works perfectly. As for the siding, I've never seen samples of that before. Be careful, though. Those MS samples have some kind of printing that allows them to show through on the back of most everything you attach them to. Have a great Wednesday, dear friend.

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  2. jude1 February 2012 at 07:59

    Wow they are lush and you can do so much with them idesal for altering Dominos,putting on canvas oh the worlds your oyster we should be so lucky here in uk i once pinched bit wall paper to use on card well the look i got.Must check out wickes and see if they have some samples
    Happy wednesday and have creative week hugs judex55

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  3. Annie1 February 2012 at 08:15

    I'm just doing a quick dash round to see what everyone is up to this week before my daughter comes out with the twins. We are doing a fitting for her Wedding dress and making a start with the Wedding invites....I can see a busy day ahead of me :-)
    Hugs,
    A x

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  4. Helen1 February 2012 at 08:21

    I love those worktop samples and I am sure they will evolve in your hands into something wonderful! Your new cutter looks magnificent! What a specimen, and a bargain too.

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  5. Virginia1 February 2012 at 08:30

    I can't wait to see what you do with those Annette, all very intriguing!

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  6. Anonymous1 February 2012 at 09:23

    Is there a cutter that actually cuts straight? and that can be had for a good price? Amazing. I miss those weekly coupons....

    And gears again back one. Love them soo much.

    And YAY! to comments in a new window so I can say HI!

    Mary Anne (#1 this week)

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  7. Neil1 February 2012 at 09:51

    Hi there. Great to have a peek into your crafty world this morning thanks to the wonders of WOYWW! Hope the rest of your week goes well too. Isn't it interesting how even a trip to the "boring" shops can spark creativity!
    Neil #48

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  8. Inkypinkycraft1 February 2012 at 10:18

    Wow, I need to get to a kitchen shop, there is a whole world of goodies I am missing!!!!!great desk!hugs tracex no53

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  9. okienurse1 February 2012 at 10:37

    great looking paper cutter. I have been thinking about getting a new one but keep putting it off because of the costs. I am offering up some blog candy so come leave a comment on my blog and get a chance to win! Thanks for sharing and have a great week. Vickie #87

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  10. CraftygasheadZo1 February 2012 at 10:51

    Looks like you're having fun. Enjoy this WOYWW. Zo x 89

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  11. Sue1 February 2012 at 10:52

    Hi hun
    long time no see, luv all your free samples, look forward to seeing what you do with them,make note to self pop to DIY store, lol.
    Great new cutter,thanks for the mooch, happy WOYWW, sue,x(54)

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  12. Ann B1 February 2012 at 11:34

    What a gorgeous lot of goodies you got - and all for free. Can see I will have to go looking for something similar over here. Great looking cutter as well - nothing worse that a wonky edge.
    Ann B
    #65

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  13. l00pyscraftcreations1 February 2012 at 12:02

    Love the crafty space, fab, Happy WOYWW Hun, hoping this posts as I have had issues all week!!

    Lou P

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  14. Lisa-Jane1 February 2012 at 12:36

    That's a wonderful find! I wouldn't have looked twice at them before, but now... well...

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  15. Julia Dunnit1 February 2012 at 13:17

    When you think of a really good thing to do with the formica chips, please share. Or you're going to end up with another bunch. I've had some for years, untouched! Awesome cutter, even though it would kill me to have to change to a push/slidey thing, I understand the goodness of it!

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  16. Lou1 February 2012 at 13:29

    Oh how brilliant crafty goodies fo free, will be interesting to see what you do with them, Hope you have a great crafty wekk Lou E

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  17. Deb1 February 2012 at 14:02

    wow, you certainly know how to find a bargain, love your cutter and your samples look great, can't wait to see what you do with them!
    Happy WOYWW Debxx #8

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  18. famfa1 February 2012 at 14:18

    Great what you can pick up for free. Well done. Can't wait to see what you make with them. Am having a pif giveaway over at mine

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  19. Stephanie1 February 2012 at 14:24

    Sounds like you got an awesome deal on the cutter--and of course you can't complain about the free stuff either! :)

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  20. Kemma1 February 2012 at 14:25

    Oh what a nice cutter!! What fun! I just love looking at everyone's desks and seeing what they are up to.
    Kemma #36

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  21. 505whimsygirl1 February 2012 at 15:32

    Hee hee. Don't you love picking up free samples?!? I got a stack of the heavy coasters from Outback a while back. The waiter put a BUNCH in a bag for me. I was thinking of using them for a mini-book. You gave me some more aisles to go down while visiting Home Depot or Lowes. I've always picked up paint samples!

    Keep us posted on what you do with them!!

    Hugs,
    Kay

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  22. Kath Stewart1 February 2012 at 15:53

    thanks for this week's crafty snoop..looks like a fun creative space...happy WOYWW...hugs kath (63)

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  23. May1 February 2012 at 16:38

    Would love to see what they turn into, fab free stash, Have a agreat week, love the new cutter, hugs may x x x

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  24. Danielle1 February 2012 at 17:05

    Love the samples - a mini album sounds great!

    Happy WOYWW! Danielle #22

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  25. Neet1 February 2012 at 17:25

    What a lucrative shopping expedition that was. Well done you! You'll have to start a column "The Thrifty Shopper" and give us all the tips (especially me before I leave for home.
    That cutter looks wonderful, if only I could afford Mary's Grand Mark (and take it home) I would have a new one. Will investigate Michaels if we go back there.
    Thanks for sharing and now to catch up on what you have done previously.
    Hugs, Neet #151

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  26. yoursartfully1 February 2012 at 18:55

    Sounds like you got an excellent deal on your new cutter....good for you. Loving all the freebie samples you managed to pick up too.

    Lin

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  27. Simple homemade living 1 February 2012 at 20:25

    I so wish we had the stores with vouchers over here!

    Enjoy your new toy

    Laura #86

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  28. Hazel1 February 2012 at 20:49

    Wow! that looks like a wonderful cutter - I'm sure you'll get so much use out of that -(Hazel, WOYWW #10) x

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  29. Lunch Lady Jan1 February 2012 at 21:31

    That's some clever shopping you did! Be good to see what you usee all those samples for :)
    Hugs, LLJ #68 xx

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  30. Nicky1 February 2012 at 23:28

    Lovely your new cutter its so neat and tidy. Those sample look interesting will have to wait and see what you do with them have a great week

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  31. Hettie1 February 2012 at 23:59

    OOOO! (doing my Mystic Meg voice) I see several mini books,a few ATCs and stuff only YOU know about coming up!!
    Haa Haa!
    Loving the look on that cutter, though Hubby would chop me up with one if I buy another!!

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  32. LuLu2 February 2012 at 04:59

    Howdy,

    You've inspired me to stop at HD and get some vinyl samples. Looks like they would make neat backgrounds in an art journal...(already got a slew of wallpaper samples).

    Would love for you to stop by my WOYWW when you have a moment or 2!

    Peace,
    LuLu
    Howdy Julia,

    Not TOO messy. I sy it looks looks like you're being productive.

    Me, too!

    Would love for you to stop by my blog when you have a moment or 2!

    Peace,
    LuLu
    http://lulu-too-beaucoup.blogspot.com/2012/02/woyww-02-01-12-one-of-greatest.html

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  33. Elizabeth2 February 2012 at 12:15

    Cutters/trimmers are the bane of my existence ... I've got three all abandoned in favour at last of a guillotine which does cut straight! Your cutter looks great though ... I hope you get many happy years out of it. Why, of why, don't our stores here offer vouchers too? And why don't our DIY stores carry samples like the ones your teasing us with? The paint samples are such a decent usable size in comparison to the teeny-weeny paint daubs that are available to us. Can't wait to see what you create with them. Have a wonderful week. Elizabeth x #78

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  34. Unknown2 February 2012 at 16:17

    Free samples are the best! I'm sure you will think of some fantastic ways to use them.
    I'm attempting to visit everyone on the WOYWW list this week. t'is a daunting task but at least I'm trying, more than I've done before!

    Sheena
    xxx

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  35. Unknown2 February 2012 at 17:29

    What a great find. I must look closer when I am next in a DIY shop!

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  36. Anonymous2 February 2012 at 19:41

    You're going to be causing a stampede to Home Depot if you're not careful!!

    Hugs
    Brenda 115

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  37. Hels Sheridan4 February 2012 at 16:42

    ooh fabulous freebies... and love that cutter... how fab and what a bargain! Sorry am late, doing a mahoosive catch up today :O))

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