WOYWW 171

I've had such an exciting time since last Wednesday.  I've met a blog buddy - in person!  Can you believe that Di from Pixie's Crafty Workshop is here in New Mexico!!  In Santa Fe, which is about 35 miles from where I live.  We met on Friday for the first time.   We are like two peas in a pod.  Although it's been brought to my attention that I say "Hmm" alot - with different tones for different meanings!

It's another week gone, Wednesday here again.  It all starts at Julia's at Stamping Ground.  Here's my desk this week.  I've put away the paints and bird houses.  On my desk are the goodies from the shopping spree with Di.

white picket fence, Christmas papers, brushes,
embossing folder, sympathy stamp, TH die
bag of ribbon, findings,  beading magazine 

Lily of the Valley Christmas stamp set
Thank you Di!!!

I must apologize as I didn't get around to as many desks and I'd like last week.  I will try to do better this week.   Please leave your number with your comment so I can pop in on you.

Peace,

Kay

Meeting a Blog Buddy!

I've had a busy but very fun couple of days.  A blog buddy is here all the way from the United Kingdom.  No, she didn't come specifically to see me -- but I'd like to think so!  Di from Pixie's Crafty Workshop is here with her other half, Len, for a holiday.  I was so excited, looking forward to this visit for quite a while!  And lo and behold, on Friday, we meet!  We are like two peas in a pod.  

For all WOYWWers - do you see our buttons?
Me on the left, Di on the right (in pink)

The first day I spent with them we ate at Rancho de Chimayo and then went to Ortega's Weaving Gallery then on to the El Santuario de Chimayo.  We all had a lovely time getting to know eachother and seeing some local attractions.

Di and Len in front of a mosaic at El Santuario de Chimayo

I received some wonderful gifts from Di -- not all of which I'm going to reveal today.  A wonderful hand made card by Di, a travel guide of Great Britain, a little I love London teddy and some bunting.

I'm in love with all things hedgehog!

Bunting made by Lunch Lady Jan

Does this mean I can plan a trip!?!

Honestly, when I started this blog a year ago I never dreamed of where it would lead or what to expect.  I just knew that I wanted to use it as a creative outlet.  Here I am a year later having lunch with someone I've met from the UK!  It just blows me away.

Peace,
Kay

WOYWW 170 - Oh where oh where.....

is my desk?  Hmm, I know it's there somewhere otherwise everything would be on the floor!  Oh my, I knew it was going to be bad, but really?  THIS bad?  Here's the rundown:

My acrylic paints, which are now stored upside down.  Birdhouses that I've been painting but I don't like them -- stay tuned for a transformation.  My cuttlebug from last week, pens and brushes, a few specialty papers and a scarf I started knitting (don't you love mohair?).

So, you may be wondering why I would show off such a messy place.  It's WOYWW where desks around the world are fully exposed, for all to see.  This happy blog hop starts at Julia's blog Stamping Ground.

As always, I'll visit those that end in the same number as me and those that leave a comment (please leave your number).  I will try my best to do it but it may be tricky this week.

Peace,
Kay

Project Pinterest --- What Do You Get When.....

you go to the thrift store and find a perfect pair of little white candlesticks?  I knew from the moment I saw them what I was going to do.  At the same thrift store I found an old plate - isn't it cool!

Look at the detail on the plate -- too cute!

Do you have an idea to what I'm going to do?

I glued the plate to the bottom of the candlestick because I thought the little scalloped edge would look nice on the bottom - does that make sense?  I followed the directions on the 9001 glue.  I added glue to the candlestick and placed it on the plate for a few seconds then you remove it.  Let the glue set for a few minutes and then I returned the candlestick to it's location.  The glue says it takes a full 24 hours to fully set.

Isn't this the sweetest thing you've seen!  I was going to rush out and buy some baked goods but I decided you can use your imagination and put whatever gooey goodness you want right there in the center!  The plate has a very slight blue tint to it.

This is what inspired me.  I loved using the finds from the thrift store.  The vintage look is what I was striving for.  For a more modern feel you could buy plates and something with a more modern style for the base. 

Original source HERE

Every time I look at pinterest I find something that just blows me away.   The world is full of talented people.  Linking this post with Project Pinterest.

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Peace,
Kay