Wednesday 6 January 2016

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #344

It's a whole month since I last managed to show you my work space. December sort of swallowed me up, with too many demands on my time. Blogging just had to go. This was the state of play, at the kitchen table, yesterday afternoon. Evidence of the mad dash to prepare for class today.

























When I woke up in the morning I had no idea what we'd be making. Not a comfortable feeling. I picked one stamp set, four ink pads and got started. Five hours later I had four card samples and a pile of kits. Phew! I've always worked best under pressure, but this was a little too close to the wire even for me. Not an experience I'll be repeating any time soon.

























Here's one of them. A card to send to old friends, who didn't get the usual Christmas card greetings from me. That turned out to be the straw that broke the camel's back this year. At least it would have been, if I hadn't given myself permission to pack them away so they didn't keep looking accusingly at me from their spot on the dresser. On the bright side I'll be well ahead next year.

Linking up with Julia and the Deskers. Looking forward to catching up with you all.
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23 comments:

  1. CraftygasheadZo6 January 2016 at 15:59

    Under pressure or not you always pull it out of the bag. Lush card! Take care Zo xx 42

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  2. Darlene6 January 2016 at 16:26

    holy smokes - talk about pressure. If I tried that before teaching they
    would not get anything as nice lol.
    darlene #57

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  3. Annie6 January 2016 at 17:14

    I love the way you just come up with an idea and run with it....and the results are so lovely too.
    Here's hoping we can all enjoy and share many happy crafty times in 2016.
    Hugs,
    Annie x # 20

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  4. Barb6 January 2016 at 18:13

    I love your card Fiona. I'm sure your girls will enjoy making it too. Barbxx #28

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  5. Helen6 January 2016 at 18:40

    great card - good job you had such a great idea. We put so much pressure on ourselves, somethings have to give. I am sure the card will be loved by someone.

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  6. Maria Ontiveros6 January 2016 at 19:08

    My workspace is relatively clear at the moment!
    I might actually go create something soon.
    rinda

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  7. My not so simple life6 January 2016 at 21:00

    wow thats what you make under pressure?! I just make a mess lol

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  8. Sharon6 January 2016 at 21:35

    Those look lovely. Very cheerful to receive on a winter's day

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  9. Cheri6 January 2016 at 21:39

    well the card is gorgeous despite the last minute rush. I could NOT work under that kind of pressure!

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  10. shazsilverwolf6 January 2016 at 22:24

    Fab cards to have made under so much pressure! Great to because you could just change the sentiment for any occasion. Brilliant. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #8xxx

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  11. Pen Sunshinepen6 January 2016 at 22:35

    Lovely card ....Great to see your work space. And nice to meet you.

    Crafty hugs Pen x # 49

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  12. alexa6 January 2016 at 22:59

    What a super result! I'd have been like a rabbit frozen in headlights, I think ... You've made a very creative start to the year.

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  13. Bleubeard and Elizabeth7 January 2016 at 09:52

    I love how you combine stamps and they all seem to work together flawlessly and with great color combinations. Way to go, Fiona. Happy WOYWW on Thursday from #1.

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  14. buterfliecrafter7 January 2016 at 13:03

    great cards, very sunny and you can never go wrong with butterflies :-) Vicky#9

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  15. Robyn Oliver7 January 2016 at 13:37

    Hi Fiona, life got hectic for me to over Dec but it's nice to be back blogging now. Love your cards, have a great week RobynO#21

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  16. Sian7 January 2016 at 14:25

    I'm sure the "hello" cards were very enthusiastically received. It's a great idea for this time of year. I would have been very happy to turn up to class and make these!

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  17. Twiglet7 January 2016 at 16:27

    I think we often come up with great stuff under pressure - your litle cards are fab. A happy, healthy and crafty New Year to you!

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  18. Jo7 January 2016 at 22:59

    I'm another one who works better under pressure. That is beautiful card.

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  19. Jane Willis8 January 2016 at 07:23

    I'm sure I couldn't make anything so gorgeous if I was under pressure!
    Jane

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  20. Susanne8 January 2016 at 11:41

    Lovely cards, but that is a lot of pressure to put yourself under - hope your schedule works out better in the future.

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  21. Felix the Crafty Cat8 January 2016 at 18:44

    I do find that when under pressure somehow we come up with a great idea and I'm sure the girls will love it. Wishing you a great woyww and happy crafting, Angela 32x

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  22. Christine8 January 2016 at 20:14

    My eldest daughter always used to say that - especially after a no homework done weekend!!! Love the card.

    Happy New Year to you and yours
    Have a good week
    Christine
    Bishopsmate #53

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  23. KraftyKaren11 January 2016 at 23:44

    Happy New Year!!!

    Really lovely card - look forward to seeing what else you made for class

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