WOYWW #499

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL!

Welcome to the last What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday for 2018 ....... 

In celebration my post is mainly photos and less talking!  Ha!  Believe that you believe anything!!!

My desk in all the glory of the aftermath of Christmas morning!  

yes!  
still crafting on the Day.
I was actually adding a few sequins and diamantes to the homemade tree decorations for the girls, a tradition in our house.  There was a sharp change of plan when I discovered a die bought waaaayyyy back in March!  Trees had to be made even though there was only two days to go ..... diecut, punch the bits out ...... glue all folded parts together ......... oops! It's Christmas, never mind .... stick a few sequins on and pack them up ..... no time for photos ........
Here's another tree instead......

..... and to the left ......


..... and to the right ......

..... my Christmas Village is almost complete ....... the tram running along in front will be an alpine tram next year ..... hopefully ......


...... and there's more ...... I am pleased that my little bit of artwork survived the loft and is lit up outside our house!

We had such a wonderful Christmas Day - much Carolling, much hugs and laughter, much food, two special little boys and their toys, much opening of pressies and no photos!!
Well, maybe one....

Greetings

Just a plain and simple.....

Have yourselves 

a very happy peaceful Christmas full of God's Blessings.

May God Bless you one and all with His mightiest Blessings throughout 2019

WOYWW #498

WOYWW - All the deets on how to link up etc. and, more importantly, why you should, can be found at the top to the page.  Thank you Julia for hosting another week of fun and mayhem.

Another exciting and different week here .... not exciting and slowly becoming the norm .......
Let us start with PJ.... (beware - bit gory photos following) 

No desk pictures this weekend, he's been a tad busy trying to repair small engines (don't mention Thomas!), going out for trips, getting ready for Christmas etc .....

Oh! and falling down .....yes! ..... again!.......

No bones broken this time but a frightening time for me.  He fell this time just outside the back door while I was inside preparing the tea (see following) and I never heard a thing......
The resulting graze to the head, sore hand and grazed knee (protected by trousers) didn't seem too bad........

Grazed and swollen

......so he came inside and sat down for a clean up and rest.

VERY  swollen

Later on when changing for bed, I looked at his knee.....

..... that looks broken to me ..... time for 111 again.

Several hours later, with knee swelling and the bruise colouring up ...... we were off to the A&E.....

By now it is 00.40hrs, the acci happened at 18.00hrs so the knee and head looked technicoloured!  
The Department was absolutely rammed with beds double parked.  I felt so, so sorry for the staff......... we were moved to the waiting room and he was assessed eventually (about 03.30hrs with a comment "why have you waited till now?"!!!!!) and then told to wait back in the waiting room.  
At about 06.50 there were four patients left to be seen, the emergency entrance had cleared and filled several times, so I went through to see the original nurse to ask how much longer we would wait as we had been up since 07.00hrs the previous day ......
Doctor Singh arrived full of apologies, examined the knee, sent us to XRay, diagnosed no broken or chipped bones but severe bruising which would bring with it a lot of pain - Bless!!

Good Colours and a blister

We were out in half an hour ...... six hours waiting for 30mins of the Dr's time.  I am speechless but I have to say that the emergency department was so very frantic at times, it felt like we were in a major catastrophe.  Those poor staff... some patients were very vocal, smelly, drunk, refusing help, in Police Custody, such an assortment and the STAFF .....deserve medals each and every one of them.  How they remained so calm and polite.......

PJ has rested his knee, doing exercises whilst sitting down.......he is on the mend now and will be back to constructing his engine soon!!

My desk, needless to say, is a bit chaotic, having had all sorts thrown at it .....

Yes, that's an empty box of food right there in the middle!!!  Sitting among the Christmas cards, bought and made, which have yet to be written...... think we're moving on to 1st Class stamps now!!.   lol  
We went shopping the day of PJ's accident and this box of food was reduced so we had nothing to lose - I was preparing this meal when PJ fell.  I have to say I am quite impressed with it, although the portions were slightly smaller than M&S (see Train Trip post which will follow), there was a bigger selection.  
Anyways up, it is there cos I need the card to make another swap ...... guess the theme time again!!!

So sorry the photos are a bit gory but I am amazed the difference a couple of days can make to the Human Body .....

Hope to post a happy Boxing Day post next week, but if I don't make it ...... I hope you and your families have a happy, peaceful and warm Christmas with lots of hugs and kisses.

Christmas special requests

Just popping in to show some paperwork I made up for DDC.

I don't know where she gets her ideas from, so I can't credit anyone but, if it's you, please let me know.

The items speak for themselves but I thought that they were really super ideas.

I added our own take to the original thoughts ......
The measure decs were backed onto Mirror card before cutting outand  then, when dry, Stickles glitter added.
I found the Father Christmas picture on the Microsoft clip art and added the text to it.
I am really pleased with the way they turned out....... seems I haven't lost my touch yet!!  lol

Getting ready for Christmas........

It was decided that it was time for Christmas to start ......

DDC arrived and helped 'clear' the loft so the boxes and bags started to pile up in the hallway.

Next day we cleared the corner and waited the arrival of the Christmas Tree Applications Manager ..... DGS1

After some shopping, he arrived all ready to start work.

Each branch of the tree was picked out of the box and given to Grandma, we had to sort colours and letters of course!  Grandad was in charge of the lights as they needed to be unwound slowly.

The tree gradually crept up in size filling the corner space.  It grew so high that it just about fitted under the ceiling.

There is a special joy this year as he has no memory of last year's tree ...... shame but ...... it means we get to enjoy his amazement all over again!!!

Then came the exciting part ...... well for me....... unwrapping the tree decorations.  DGS1 was sooooo careful with them all, carrying them carefully to the tree and fixing them onto the tree......except for the knitted decs, they were rolled along the floor .......!

Sorry there's not many photos ..... the excitement took over.

The partly decorated tree doesn't look too bad actually and we have queried whether to add anymore decs ....... I'm all for adding chocolate ones ..... nothing like slowly stripping the tree as the fancy takes us!

We have promised the CTAM that we will continue the decs and will have our village (with train) on show for when he comes again.........

WOYWW #497

If you would like to share your mess desk with like minded friends, please link up with us at Chez Julia (Stamping Ground).  There's lots of us over there, sharing all our little (or not so little) hobbies.  Come on over and join in...............you've caught me being busy ...... for a change .....

Yes, I've managed to get to the 'writing' point on my Christmas Cards........ lots of cards, envelopes, address book and STAMPS!   Please note:- although I have 2nd class stamps on my desk ... it may change!  lol

PJ's desk:
The engine is getting too long now to photograph so I have brought it through to my desk - photos only you understand!!

All the inside cogs have been added and the engine has had a trial run along the landing!!

This was a total success, wheels and cogs all churning along together.

It was a very good feeling to hear the 'winding' noise as the key was turned..... much smiling, whooping and laughter to be had!

The work continued to add the tender, I think this is where the main work will continue.

As an aside, PJ has enjoyed making this so much that he has sent away for a model of one of the trucks that the Volunteers are restoring at Vintage Trains.  I believe it is a plastic replica......

...... all because of his attendance at the LACrop!

A little challenge

The Carols		Your  Answers
Example: Bleached Yule		White Christmas
1. Boulder of the Tinkling Metal Spheres
2. Coetaneous-coloured Seed Vesicated (Blistered) in a Conflagration
3. Singular Yearning for the Twin Anterior Incisors
4. Righteous Darkness
5. Arrival Time: 2400 hrs - Weather: Cloudless
6. Loyal Followers Advance

7. Far Off in a Feeder
8. Array the Corridor
9. Bantam Male Percussionist
10. Monarchial Triad

WOYWW #496

If you would like to share your mess desk with like minded friends, please link up with us at Chez Julia (Stamping Ground).  There's lots of us over there, sharing all our little (or not so little) hobbies.  Come on over and join in............

Guess!
Yep!
I did it!
This was my desk on Sunday evening!!
They are all waiting to be written now - inserts, envelopes and address list all sorted, stamps purchased - 2nd Class this year I think!!  lol

And so we move on to my current desk view ......

I am was about to start creating another set of ATCs, backgrounds at the ready...... and then ......Oh! No!  I don't have the stamps I need to finish off these cards!  
I am now waiting for my Stamps to be delivered ...... meanwhile ..... to the right of my desk one can see a die ....... Christmas Trees to be cut and finished while I wait ....

Peter's Desk update:
Peter has managed to complete some more to his engine ..... he was on such a roll the one day that he crafted beyond daylight (I'm sure lots of us can relate to that!).



The engine now has opening doors and roof hatch.















The 'motions' are now complete and all in working order






The key to it all workings, plus the huge thick rubber band is in place......

The engine footplate in all its glory.











I must admit that it is all getting exciting now.  

There are still visions of platforms and rail extensions on the horizon..... which is getting a lot nearer .....

I hope that the weather is a bit brighter and better for you where you are ...... it is another dull, overcast, dank day here.
Here's to the Summer.......

Sorry about today's layout but Blogger will have its way!

WOYWW #495

If you would like to share your mess desk with like minded friends, please link up with us at Chez Julia (Stamping Ground).  There's lots of us over there, sharing all our little (or not so little) hobbies.  Come on over and join in...............you've caught me being busy ...... for a change .....

Well, we welcome in yet another cold, wet dank day .........it's a good job we have Christmas cards to make to cheer ourselves up!
I have finally found the time to make the cards, but there is not much of it, so I have taken the simple 'recycling' road......

My hopes for next year's cards - as per usual,start early and create 'arty' cards - are not very high ....... but I might just get round to using up all that red and green!!
PJ has been busy helping out with the 'Polar Express' so hasn't had much time for his own train this week.  It sounds so exciting but, as with all new occasions, there have been several hiccups along the way.  There was so much demand that the website crashed the first day but they have now managed to get hold of more elf 'helpers' so things are going along nicely.  Quite exciting actually!
Short and sweet this week, I'm off to the Library to collect a copy of the Water Babies.  I'm hoping that the ordered copy has arrived and I can settle down to read a book which I haven't read since Junior School!
Take care and stay warm.

WOYWW #494

WOYWW - All the deets on how to link up etc. and, more importantly, why you should, can be found at the top to the page.  Thank you Julia for hosting another week of fun and mayhem.

The weather has gone from good but cold to wet, windy and cold!!!!  Jumpers out and heating definitely on!!

We have had another busy week here but progress has been made!


The shelves have been emptied.....

....The desk is covered....

.....more pieces have been added to the model on the windowsill!

...... sorry, PJ, doesn't look any different to me ..... maybe a few more cocktail sticks!!   lol




I shall create my cards this week and, hopefully, I will write and address them all ready to post next week - the words flying and pigs come to mind.......

Whilst I was creating my 12 Days of Christmas ATCs (post to follow), I realised that my scissor drawer was not closing properly  ..... the problem?  the whole area was in the act of collapsing ........

Doesn't show too clearly here but the left side piece has separated from the desk itself ....... I suppose even desks have a shelf life....
I am now looking for a small cabinet, I shall start with a plastic one I think .....

heigh ho!  that, with the increased motor insurance, will take care of our Winter Heating Allowance for this year! 

More jumpers needed!!!

Have a good week and stay warm, lots of cosy food inside bodies - unless you're in warmer climes .... in which case ..... stay cool and eat ice cream!!

I still haven't completed the ATCs that were on my desk last week but I have completed these ....

Christmas is a cumin, Christmas is a cumin, Christmas is a cumin .......

Catching Up III

Lots of swaps for this month of July ...........again.
Noobies

I decided to copy a couple of magazine cards. I'm not one for doing this as I'm don't follow the rules very well (as most of my family and friends will agree!)
I am very pleased with how it turned out.

Love all the glitter on this card.

Thank you LaVerne.

Style - Birds/Animals


I have been waiting for an excuse to use these stamps but why I don't know.  They were a delight to use, in fact I made a card with each stamp!!!

The sweetest portrait of a fox.

Thank you Olive.

ATC

These are some magazine free stamps, and a bit of masking.

This bird image was printed out on brown paper!!

Thank you Olive.

Colour - Pink


Another direct copy card from a magazine, very pleased with the result again.

A very delicate pink card.

Thank you Olive.

Recycled

I did ask for permission before I used these programme pages!   


I notice that a word has come unstuck from the top right corner - DREAM - to complete the sentiment.

LaVerne used an old card to make this one and it is very cheerful.

Thank you LaVerne.

Technique - Decoupage

I never tire of these Hunky Dory Decoupage pages........

A cheeky little owl with googly eyes!

Thank you Olive.

Catching up II

I have now sorted out all my files waiting to be published so, hopefully, my posts will be a bit more frequent.
PJ has had to have a new printer and so he is 'having fun'....... not!!  There is much banging and blue air coming from the Office as he 'introduces' the printer to his laptop and our internet ...... not the best internet we've had but I am NOT changing again ......
Heigh Ho!

Catch up notes:
Way back at the beginning of this Coin (ATCC - Artist Trading Card Coins) phenomenon, I joined in with one of the swaps.
It turned out that I had not read the rules correctly - no change there then! - and sent off three coins only to find that I needed to send out three coins to three partners.  
No problem, I just created more coins, experimenting with my paints and stamps as I went.  I have blogged about the previous swaps........here.... and here.

These coins were completed at the same time as my others.  This time I added a teddy bear stamp with the floral along the lower edge.  
A die cut butterfly from my stash settled on the second coin.

For my final swap that month, I received these coins by return from Debbie - Thank you so much.