Wednesday 19 June 2013

What’s On Your Workdesk Wednesday #211

Tuesday afternoon at the kitchen table. Playing with pin wheels and punches.

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I was trying to come up with some ideas for masculine cards for next week’s class. I also had out lots of small punches to make some other embellishments.

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Here’s a closer look at one of the pin wheels made up. You don’t really need a die at all, but it does make mass production a lot quicker.

For anyone who was interested in the finished card, shown in last Wednesday’s sneak peek, it can be found here. I’ve shared the others we made last week too.

I’m off to link up with Julia and see what everyone else has on their desk. Have a great week.

33 comments:

Debbie Frost said...

What a great die must look out for that one! Have a good day!

Jackie said...

I really like the little pin wheel as you say the die makes it better for mass production!
Jackie 30

Silvia said...

Yes, that is a lovely little die. Not that I ever made a Pinwheel or have any plans to but...I just want the die...because...lol
Happy WOYWW
silvia#72

Annie said...

Love the little windmills....must make some with the twinnies :-)
Hugs,
A x #62

Sian said...

A pin wheel die? How clever is that!

Helen said...

neat pinwheel/windmills! Helen 31

Twiglet said...

That's a gem of a little die - perfect mini windmills - clever! x Jo

Sandra said...

Do you know, I've still not made a pin wheel ... How behind the times am I lol. These look super Fi

CraftygasheadZo said...

Loving those punches and that pin wheel is just so cute!! Thanks for sharing. Take care Zo xx 77

Uniflame said...

Those are really cute!! I love the color as well, such nice bright blue :) - Uniflame 83

Andrea said...

great little die and such cute pin-wheels it makes ..im a fan of blue so perfect have fab week Andrea d#104

My not so simple life said...

Such a cute little pinwheel! I want the die now lol

fairy thoughts said...

Hi Fiona
That's the thing about dies isn't it .... They do make things easier who would have thought you'd need a square die? But you do
Janet off to look at your cards @42

Christine said...

I love windmills - have loads in my garden!!! never used them on cards thought ..... maybe time to try.

I think it is great that one can get dies for almost anything nowadays.

Biahopsmate #125

Jess said...

I love my pinwheel die, unfortunately I've misplaced it at the mo lol!

Carin McDonough said...

Looks like you have been busy, that pinwheel is too cute, I have never seen a pinwheel die before! :)

Winnie said...

I am loving your pinwheels. I need a die now! I popped over and saw your pretty cards. Love the hummingbird and those lovely flowers! Enjoy the week! Winnie#93

Unknown said...

I love windmills. Such a summery embellishment. Happy WOYWW to you from Helen 78

ria gall said...

looks like you have it all worked out for your class I am sure they are going to have lots of fun
Have a great WOYWW and enjoy the rest of your week
Ria #47

Julia Dunnit said...

The die may not be needed, but the trick of choosing good paper to cut the windmill from is all part of the skill..this stripe is perfect!

The Taming of the Glue said...

The die looks interesting...is it a Sizzlet? I'm sure they'll have a great time at the class with it.
Hugs. Pam#38

Anne said...

These are so cute and I love the paper!
#40

Lisa said...

I love my little windmill die... and look at all those punches!! anybody would think I've been enabling you ;)

Lisa
xx

alexa said...

I didn't"t know there was such a thing as a pinwheel die! You've made a lovely job of these ... I bet this will be a popular card to make :).

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Blimey, I haven't made pinwheels for ages!! Love the stripey paper, it gives a great effect!
Hugs, LLJ 43 xx

Deb @ PaperTurtle said...

Oh my gosh, those are just the cutest pinwheels! What a fun die to have.

And I would love to send you a box of chocolate pudding! Can you please email your mailing information to me at djturtle(at)cox(dot)net. (I may have already had it at somepoint, but have switched computers.) Thank you! :o)

Krisha said...

I have been cutting these by hand for years, NOW I WANT one of those dies!! LOL
Krisha #4

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

What a perfect addition to any die cutting station. And that paper is perfect, too. And because it's still Wednesday in my part of the world, have a super WOYWW from #17.

KraftyKaren said...

Looking forward to seeing what you make with the pinwheel - I have used it on scrapbook pages so far but not cards

Eliza said...

What a fantastic die, I have never seen one of those and the pinwheels look so easy to make too.

Belated WOYWW greetings
Eliza & Yoda 25

Lisa-Jane said...

The tea has probably gone cold by now because it has taken me so long to get around everyone but its okay! I made it to you! I adore pin-wheels, you know I do, and I love the idea of a gadget to help with that.

Anonymous said...

That's a very neat tool to help making those pin wheels! Sweet :)
very belated woyww,
Jana #100

Jo said...

That die does make it look a lot easier x