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.

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33 comments:

  1. Debbie Frost19 June 2013 at 07:41

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

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  2. Jackie19 June 2013 at 08:01

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

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  3. Silvia19 June 2013 at 08:33

    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

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  4. Annie19 June 2013 at 08:40

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

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  5. Sian19 June 2013 at 09:18

    A pin wheel die? How clever is that!

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  6. Helen19 June 2013 at 09:30

    neat pinwheel/windmills! Helen 31

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  7. Twiglet19 June 2013 at 10:02

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

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  8. Sandra19 June 2013 at 10:28

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

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  9. CraftygasheadZo19 June 2013 at 11:00

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

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  10. Uniflame19 June 2013 at 11:05

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

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  11. Andrea19 June 2013 at 11:14

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

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  12. My not so simple life19 June 2013 at 12:29

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

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  13. fairy thoughts19 June 2013 at 14:19

    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

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  14. Christine19 June 2013 at 15:23

    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

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  15. Jess19 June 2013 at 16:08

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

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  16. Carin McDonough19 June 2013 at 16:27

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

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  17. Winnie19 June 2013 at 16:46

    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

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  18. Unknown19 June 2013 at 17:11

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

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  19. ria gall19 June 2013 at 17:31

    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

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  20. Julia Dunnit19 June 2013 at 18:10

    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!

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  21. The Taming of the Glue19 June 2013 at 18:30

    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

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  22. Anne 19 June 2013 at 19:38

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

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  23. Lisa19 June 2013 at 19:54

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

    Lisa
    xx

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  24. alexa19 June 2013 at 21:10

    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 :).

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  25. Lunch Lady Jan19 June 2013 at 22:41

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

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  26. Deb @ PaperTurtle19 June 2013 at 23:35

    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)

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  27. Krisha20 June 2013 at 02:59

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

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  28. Bleubeard and Elizabeth20 June 2013 at 05:44

    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.

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  29. KraftyKaren20 June 2013 at 09:22

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

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  30. Eliza21 June 2013 at 10:59

    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

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  31. Lisa-Jane21 June 2013 at 21:28

    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.

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  32. Anonymous23 June 2013 at 19:42

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

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  33. Jo25 June 2013 at 18:11

    That die does make it look a lot easier x

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