Tuesday, May 8, 2012

WOYWW # 153

This is technically my third post in the same 24 hour period, and ironically enough, a 24 hour period where I spent zero time in the Fun Room. Still fighting the shingles and now a cold on top of it, and after a year of trying to sell our house, we got a great offer today, so we spent part of the afternoon at the real estate agents, and the rest of the day wondering where we might be living at the end of June. Hmmm.

So I scurried upstairs and snapped a photo, because for sure this is what it will look like tomorrow. What is tomorrow? Why it's What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday #153, Julia Dunnitt's brain child that let's us take a  peak into every one's lives once a week. I'm kinda addicted I have to say.


On the right side is my Martha Stewart score-it...a fabulous little item. I could never use those little score-its-always having to chop off part of it for some reason. On top is a layout idea from Graphic 45 which I will probably never make; but as I was making Mother's Day cards with Graphic 45 papers yesterday it seems appropriate. There's a new package of baby wipes front and center....can't run out of those. The black paper in the upper left is what I use for most of the backgrounds for my photos. The tray in front has the supplies for one of my newest idea...paper beads which I've been covering with wire and beads.  Here's an example of a few of them.


Below are the beads which have been cut from the 48 marbled distress stain tags I made one morning. What a gas that was...I found the more I made the more things I tried - lots of fun!! I cut the tags into long, skinny triangles (no measuring, just eye-balling) and wrap them around a round toothpick and then give them a coat of Diamond Glaze or two to beef them up. I've been busy looking for pretty wire - but managed to get some that is a bit too thick...thinner is definitely better for this project.

And beads...love beads. Beads come in such luscious colors. Mmmm, just yummy. I've found it's a good TV project and I can be with the rest of the crew and still be doing something creative (hence the tray). The Styrofoam ball holds the toothpicks while the glaze is drying.


Pretty much sums it up for me this Wednesday eve....here's hoping you all have a great week!

19 comments:

  1. I used to love making paper beads with y kids when they were younger! Thanks for the trip down memory lane!!

    Amy E. #3
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  2. like the look and idea of the paper beads,something else to add to my to do list
    have a fab crafty woyww
    kay #28

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  3. Sorry to hear about the shingles and a cold too!! Good luck with the house... your desk is fabulous, loads to peak at. Helen, #9

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  4. Hi Sara...thanks for today's crafty snoop...loving your paper beads...hope you feel better soon...happy WOYWW...hugs kath (44) xxx

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  5. Great looking creative desk! Those beads look amazing!!

    Have a great week and happy hopping!
    Astrid #20

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  6. A great, creative desk and I love all those beads, such gorgeous colours :)

    Have a fab WOYWW and a lovely week, Hugs, Karen xx #49

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  7. Lots of fabulous stuff going on - love your beads.

    #97

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  8. Hi Sara You are still managing to be busy even though you must be felling pretty lousy. Result on the house though. Hope you find somewhere with a lovely craft room! Love the idea of decorating paper beads. Thanks for sharing. Hope you feel better soon. Happy WOYWW to you Helen 50

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  9. Hi Sara, I love the look of your paper beads. Great news about your house sale and just hope the shingles go very soon. Anne #2

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  10. Hope you feel better soon, fab beads, never tries to make my own. Take care, enjoy WOYWW this week, I know I will! Zo xx 73

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  11. Fab beats!!
    Creative desk!!
    Happy WOYWW Wednesday!
    Hugs Marleen #8

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  12. LOVE those beads, gorgeous!! Trish #60

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  13. Gorgeous beads.... very creative post.. Have a good week, Hugs May x x#31

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  14. pretty beads... have a great week

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  15. Ooh the beads are pretty - so are the wire colours there. Better yet - look at those lovely wood mount stamps in front of your Cricut! Bliss. So sorry to hear of your illness, I had it last summer,it's horrid...and takes a while to shake off....end of June doesn't seem too far away, but a good offer - well done!

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  16. Wonderful paper beads - I've often thought of making some, but so far never have - perhaps one day - thanks for sharing (Hazel, WOYWW #95) x

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  17. Wonderful and beautiful paper beads. Nice job. Hope you starting feeling better soon!

    146

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  18. I have never heard of paper beads before! How cool is THAT! Happy WOYWW. Warmly, Tracy #16

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  19. Love the colors of your beads! Thanks for the peek at all things great. Hope you feel better. #147

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