WOYWW 510

Good morning all!  I'm joining in with Julia at Stamping Ground for WOYWW (What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday).  Happy crafters share their desks and what they are working on.  To visit others,  join in or find out more detail about this go HERE

I've been doing a bit of playing in my craft room.  I started working on another journal using a old book.  I love using old books to make a journal.  They have so much character and history.

We are getting another crazy storm.  Yesterday it was raining, which over night turned into sleet and now snow.  I'm ready for spring weather!!

On the left is one of my first journals.  I use it to keep track of measurements, RAKs, etc.  The book underneath my glasses is the book that I gutted and to the right are the three signatures that I'll be sewing in.  I can't wait to have this one finished.  It's a sweet little size.

Here's a closeup of the book.  Isn't it great!  I put the scissors next to it so you can get an idea of the size.  I had to reinforce the spine because it is so fragile.  

Here's a closeup of some of my vintage ephemera that I've collected.  I love looking at it for inspiration.  I'll also start using it!!  haa

Looking out the window this morning.  It's brr cold.  This room doesn't have any heat so I may or may not play today.

Thanks to everyone that visited last week!  I'm getting into the hang of things, slowly but surely.  For those participating in WOYWW, I'll visit those that visit me and those that end in the same number.  It may not be until the weekend but I'll do my best!!

Happy WOYWW,
Kay

WOYWW 509

My how blogger has changed since I last posted!  I have a big learning curve, both by blogger and my new Chromebook.  I tried a laptop and fought with it the last year and a half.  Please be patient with me!!

I thought I'd join in with Julia at Stamping Ground for WOYWW (What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday).  People from all over the world share their desks and what they are working on.  To visit others,  join in or find out more detail about this go HERE

Here's my desk, in all its messiness!

Vintage ephemera and art books.

I have a great selection of scrapbook paper, vintage ledgers, graph paper, etc.  I've been going to thrift stores to purchase those and lined paper to use in my journals.  I've also collected other types of vintage ephemera.  Looking at this photo I feel like I might have gone overboard!!

If you leave a comment and are participating in WOYWW, please leave your number.  I will visit those that visit me and end in the same number as me.

Happy crafting!

Kay

WOYWW 424!

Hello everyone!  I'm joining in with Julia at Stamping Ground for another WOYWW (What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday).  People from all over the world share their desks and what they are working on.  To visit others, join in or find out more detail about this go HERE.

Two more days and I'm retired!!  To celebrate I bought myself a present; a VW convertible. 

I received some beautiful cards for my birthday.  Thank you Nikki, Darnel, Nan and Theresa!

I received a nice gift set from Nikki (we share the same birthday).  A very cool sketching tablet and colored pencils. 

Big plans for the craft room.  I'm going to move my desk to where the blue dresser is and put the dresser over by the window.  I'm so ready to dig in and get dirty!!

As always, I will visit those that end in the same number as me and those that visit (please leave your number).  

Peace,
Kay

 

Friday Smiles

Hello everyone!  It's another great Friday.  I'm joining in with Annie for Friday Smiles.  To join in or see what others are smiling about click  HERE .

I can't believe what I'm doing!  I'm looking at cars.  Whhhaaattt?  Yes, I'm retiring and the best gift just might be this little darling.  I can't wipe the smile off my face.

Confession.  I've had one of these before.  Then I decided that I needed to be more mature and buy a Honda CRV.  More practical, I told myself.  But I just can't get the Bug out of my system!  I'll let you know what I decide to do.

My dad has his knee replaced on Monday.  Yesterday I stayed with him and he's doing remarkably well.  Can you believe he's 80 and will be 81 in October!!

Another smile I had this week was when I spotted a rabbit in my yard.  I also saw a deer drinking from my pond but I didn't get a picture of that.  I wish I had....

 One of my hollyhocks bloomed.  I love the color.

That's my smiles for the week.  Please go visit Annie and others to see what brought smiles to their faces.

Peace,
Kay