Wednesday, June 16, 2010

What's on my Workdesk Wednesday..54

Morning folks and summer has returned to this neck of the woods....turned out a glorious afternoon yesterday so I spent the time out in the garden.....no not sitting on my bum drinking coffee....mowing the lawn and doing a bit of general tidying up......not that I don't have enough to be doing in the cubbyhole but hey we need to take advantage of every little bit of sunshine.....it might disappear again.
Time to play along at WOYWW and share what's on my workdesk today.....a bit of a mixed bag....been busy making some cards for family.....and I just love this Nitwit Collection train...so cute


and of course "The Budster" will need a card for Father's Day on Sunday

and check out my new toy......you'll remember the last sewing machine that I bought from John Lewis went back because it couldn't sew for toffee so I've been doing a bit of research....the old Singer is on it's last legs after 40 years of loyal service....time to retire I think.   The lovely girls over at the Hero Arts Flickr Group recommended the Janome Sew Mini but I wanted to see it in the flesh first...so I took myself to John Lewis and wow was not expecting this.....not a dinky little toy sewing machine.....a proper grown up one and for only £99......I was flabbergasted but will it sew like a grown up.


couldn't wait to get it all threaded up and start stitching.....and yippee perfect zig zag stitch first time...me likey very very much...

and the perfect accompaniment to the new toy......well you didn't think I would spend the whole day on Saturday in Simply Create and not buy anything did you


all I need now is some spare time to play....anybody know where I can buy that

The Budster and I are so excited.....we have some very special visitors coming to the cubbyhole tomorrow for coffee and choccy biccies.....so need to get a move on and do a bit of a tidy up...can't have them thinking I am a messy crafter now can we.....and today is going to be one of those logistically nightmarish kinda days...so much to do and so many places to go...but hey I'm a girl and we cope with these things....just another day at the office.....catch up with you all later.
Hugs Kath xxx
Posted by Kath Stewart at 6:30 AM

39 comments:

  1. NickiJune 16, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    Cute little projects on your desk today Kath, and that's a really nifty little sewing machine.

    Nicki, xx

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  2. SueJune 16, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    Hi Kath
    gorgeous cards,wow that sewing machine is brill, still not used mine yet!!! it's still collecting dust! have good day, sue,x

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  3. Crafting QueenJune 16, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    Wow, your cards are just wonderful, love the trains and the Father's day card is is super!!! Like you new purchases, great sewing machine and stamps. Wish my desk was so tidy!!!
    Hope you and Buddy have fun with your special visitor. Hi Buddy hope you have a great day as well, big hugs. Anesha :)

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  4. kathleenJune 16, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    Love the cards Kath.

    Kathleen x

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  5. UnknownJune 16, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    S'not fair wish I was coming too, I'd come just for a wee hug from buddie never mind the choccie biscuits!

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  6. Carol DJune 16, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Hi Kath, some super cards and love the DAD card.
    great little sewing machine, I expect that now all your cards will have stitching, is that why you just had to buy the sewing stamps.

    Big Hugs Carol xx

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  7. SidJune 16, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Great crafty kit and cards !!

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  8. BettythebagladyJune 16, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    Kath-if you find the spare time shop let me know where it is. Hugs bettyXXX

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  9. Bleubeard and ElizabethJune 16, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    You should be the sales person for this machine. You have me convinced. Sounds awesome. Happy WOYWW.

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  10. coopsJune 16, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    fantastic cards kath, i love your fathers day ones and wow more fab goodies.the sewing machine looks great and can`t wait to see what you create with your new stamps.have a fab day.luv coops.xx

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  11. MichelleJune 16, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Stunning cards Kath! Love the train, it looks brilliant! When you find out where to buy some time can you let me know too, i'm sure someone is stealing mine!
    thanks for sharing
    hugs
    Michelle
    xx

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  12. AnonymousJune 16, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    Lovely cards Kath and I love your dinky sewing machine! S x

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  13. ursula UphofJune 16, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    Love the cards and the sewing machine,Also like the new stamps. Have a great day with your special visitors and Bud you enjoy the day as well. Hope your warm weather stays for a while.We are having freezing cold weather at the moment

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  14. GibmissJune 16, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Hi Kath
    that machine looks Fab what a good price...you should be on the stage you make me smile every day cant wait to read your blog
    hugs
    sylvie xxx

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  15. NGCARDSJune 16, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    Lovely work on your desk today hun, glad your happy with your sewing machine ... making me think I need to get my hands on one lol xxx

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  16. AnnieJune 16, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    Gorgeous cards and I'm so excited to see what you make with the sewing machine :-)
    A x

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  17. Liverpool Lou (Anne)June 16, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    Fab cards, great stamps, lovely machine - love the stitching :-)
    My machine's on show today too.
    Anne xxx

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  18. yoursartfullyJune 16, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Fabulous cards

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  19. cherylJune 16, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    oh lots of great things on your desk,love hugs cheryl xxxx love that machine,too brilliant cards,too

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  20. ChrissieJune 16, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    Brilliant cards, gorgeous sewing machine and fabulous stamps!
    All this and a neat space too, just my cup of tea.

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  21. BarbJune 16, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    Love these adorable cards, Kath! Your new Janome looks wonderful! :)

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  22. Sew This N ThatJune 16, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    I have a Janome, wouldn't have any other make...I love it, I love it alot lol.
    Have fun with yours hun :0)
    *hugs* Heather x

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  23. Julia DunnitJune 16, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    Thing is Katch, you aren't a messy crafter. I should know!! Great news with the machine..I have a reliable and dependable Singer but I can't get it to behave well on paper...well, a nice zig zag anyway, which is pretty much all I want!!

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  24. Darcy MarshallJune 16, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    great cards, especially the train, love it. have fun with your new toy. I have Janome its a great machine.

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  25. Crafting QueenJune 16, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    Thank you to Buddy for my beautiful card and wonderful candy which arrived this morning. Photo on my blog. Big hug for me and thank you. Anesha :)

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  26. Andrea - Wales, UKJune 16, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    That new sewing machine looks perfect on the shelf next to your Big Shot - I hope they'll be very happy together!!!

    xx

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  27. HelenJune 16, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Great lttle sewing machine, how neat is that!

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  28. KatJune 16, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    Hi Kath, looks like you've been busy. Love the kiddy cards and the Dad ones too. I've even got my Father's Day card made and just to do the inside. I have a mini Janome too but I think it might be smaller than yours. Naughty me haven't used it for ages!

    Kat xx

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  29. WiccababeJune 16, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    well, his nibs' check-in is slightly earlier than expected at 9.30am so I'm having to keep the wee one off playgroup, will it be ok to take her too? she'll be more than happy to play with Buddy, and she's more or less tame and domesticated lol
    Debz
    xx

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  30. AnneJune 16, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    Important visitors Kath???? Thank you !!!! Don't tidy too much 'cos we might we might mess it up --- Lyn says !!! he he !!
    AnneXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  31. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansJune 16, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    I have always wanted a sewing machine but not used one since I was at school. Is this one easy to pick up for a novice. I love the fact that its not too big. Lovely creations on your desk this week. Have a good evening, Tracy Evans x x

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  32. ArtyjenJune 16, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    The sewing machine looks the biz on your table :)
    xoxo Sioux

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  33. SpyderJune 16, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    No, I haven't got a sewing machine, and my mum's just got a new one.. hmmm...don't think she'll let me use it! she threw out her old treadle-singer... Lovely tidy crafty space you have
    (Lyn)

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  34. PhreeJune 17, 2010 at 1:31 AM

    Great cards, not sewing person, but I love those stamps you treated yourself to.

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  35. TinaBJune 17, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Fab cards! Lovely xx

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  36. Sunshine GirlJune 17, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Oooh I have the Makin Tracks trains too arent they lovely! Love the cards and fantastic that you have managed to get a great sewing machine at that price - I love to sew on my cards and layouts too but recently have actually been using my machine for fabric instead!

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  37. Lorraine AJune 17, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    oohh fabulous desk Kath :-) Gorgeous cards and I Love the hero arts stamps ,,, GORGEOUS !! and the sewing machine is FAB ! :-)


    Luv
    Lols x x

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  38. Tip TopJune 18, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    That is one serious machine!!!

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  39. Sue from OregonJune 22, 2010 at 4:38 AM

    Darling projects and such a tidy room.

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