Wednesday, 24 April 2013

What's on your workdesk Wednesday? 203

Wednesday again?....it can't be!

There has not been major activity on my desk this week, but I am pleased to say the house is clean, ironing  and gardening done. ( just a mo while I polish my halo!!)

Here is my desk today

 
now I had a little tidy up to make space and to fit in a pretty cake stand and glass dish I bought at a Vintage Fair. I am collecting China for a Vintage Tea party later in the year ( you know, special birthday and all that!) I will be making lots of lovely vintage decorations as we go along. On my desk are some scrabble tiles to make a sign for the toilet door and some die cuts in cello bags. For the eagle eyed who spotted the Washi Tape, near the sweet tin, this is my bargain of the week from Tesco, three rolls for £2.99!!
 
Now here are the die cuts stitched together to make bunting!
 
 
This is easy to do and you can use any shape. Just set the sewing machine to a long stitch and stitch in a continuous line gradually feeding the next shape under the foot.
 
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67 comments:

  1. Helen24 April 2013 at 09:58

    you look very industrious, love the decorations you're making. have a good day. Helen 2

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  2. Neet24 April 2013 at 10:44

    Enjoy your tea party. Thanks for visiting me earlier - Hugs, Neet xx 4

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  3. Jackie24 April 2013 at 14:13

    What a nice cake stand you purchased and you can put craft stuff on it .... Bonus!
    Jackie 15

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  4. dix24 April 2013 at 15:09

    Vintage is great! Collecting cake stands is so much fun! Thanks for sharing. dix---

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  5. Unknown24 April 2013 at 15:41

    Love the decorations you are making. Happy crafting #6

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  6. ria gall24 April 2013 at 15:45

    I am loving the things on your desk today and as for your butterfly bunting that is amazing
    Happy WOYWW #203 and thank you for sharing your desk with us today
    Ria #60

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  7. Unknown24 April 2013 at 15:50

    You are tidy AND creative! Love that idea of stitching your diecuts together like that. Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #42

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  8. Anonymous24 April 2013 at 16:07

    Love the little lunchbox type container on your desk. Very neat idea to stitch the pieces together like that. Happy Wednesday! SueC#93

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  9. BJ24 April 2013 at 17:20

    Certainly the bargin of the week at tesco and super bunting, love that idea. Thanks for visiting me already BJ#31

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  10. Carole24 April 2013 at 17:24

    Yes I love the idea of stitching die cuts together. I've hung die cut horses over a chandelier for my grandsons party...but this is very fun. Thanks for sharing Carole 115

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  11. shazsilverwolf24 April 2013 at 17:39

    Love your bunting, what a great idea. Have a great week, Hugs Shaz #114

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  12. 505whimsygirl24 April 2013 at 19:53

    Hi Karen,

    I wondered what you were up to with the scrabble tiles! You'll have to show us the finished sign!

    The bunting looks great. Very cool!!! Hmmm, a special birthday coming up huh?

    Thanks for visiting me already!
    Happy WOYWW
    Kay (14)

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  13. Lunch Lady Jan24 April 2013 at 21:19

    Love the bunting! That's so clever and looks really pretty...great idea :)
    Hugs, LLJ 22 xx

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  14. Angie24 April 2013 at 21:32

    OK ...just stop bragging about all the house work ...there are some of us who are allergic to the words... lol... I can see the halo gleaming from here. Love the idea of your style bunting ...DD was going to have a tea party for her 40th but we had family problems and she needed to cancel ..hope yours goes well...thanks for dropping by today xx58

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  15. Redanne24 April 2013 at 21:42

    I really love your cake stand and after your special day it can be used again in your craft room - how very versatile! Happy WOYWW, Anne x #37 (thanks for your visit too)

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  16. The House of Bears24 April 2013 at 21:50

    Washi tape in Tesco, whatever next? Love your bunting. Thanks for visiting the bears today.

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  17. Karen24 April 2013 at 22:32

    Washi in Tesco, not seen it near us. Happy WOYWW. Karen 129 x

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  18. fairy thoughts24 April 2013 at 22:43

    aren't all birthday special... maybe some are more special than others LOL. LOve the bunting it looks so pretty and feminine. thanks for sharing
    janet #23

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  19. Daniella24 April 2013 at 22:46

    The piece you have to the left of the picture reminds me of the card on my desk. Aqua and red are an awesome combo, I think!!
    xxDaniella#87

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    1. Unknown24 April 2013 at 23:08

      Tis my packet of baby wipes, lol, but yes good colour combo!

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  20. susibee24 April 2013 at 23:13

    Love the cake stand - I have one very similar. I used to collect them but ran out of space to keep them! Do I spy an old Quality Street tin?
    A vintage tea party sounds a fab idea:)

    Thanks for visiting me earlier.

    Happy WOYWW. Susi #61

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    1. Unknown25 April 2013 at 08:54

      Yes indeed an old Quality Street tin. I remember we used to have that size at Christmas along with the dates and lemon jelly slices. Bit of a change from the tins of sweets we have now!

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  21. Dianne 24 April 2013 at 23:24

    Thanks for the visit Karen I've join your blog cause I'm gonna be back to see all the you create for the tea party which I'm crazy about and all your other things, you seem like my kinda girl:):) my DS is a textile artist living in Cambridge England so I can relate, have a wonderful day...

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    1. Unknown25 April 2013 at 08:55

      So thrilled you have joined my blog, I hope I keep you entertained!
      I am not far from Cambridge, am in Essex.

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  22. Winnie24 April 2013 at 23:45

    Hi Karen! I am a BIG tea fan, and have ton of tea parties with my nieces, and some with my Jane Austen group etc. I can't wait to see your vintage decorations as you make them! I am loving that tray you picked up! I collect teapots and cups and it is cool to "meet" another tea lover. Love your garland! How delicate it looks. Thanks for the kind visit today! Until next time! Winnie#73

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  23. Kelly24 April 2013 at 23:52

    Planning the tea party sounds like a lot of fun. Love the easy bunting idea! The butterflies look so spring-like.
    You asked about the 'white pots' on my desk...
    If you're talking about that row of white 'pots' in the background on top of the drawer unit - those are 2.5" pieces of 1.25" PVC pipe to hold my stickles bottles upside down. They are mounted into a strip of 1x2 lumber hubby routed out with a keyhole bit. I can see the colors, the stickles stays in the tip and they are lined up ready for use.
    Kelly #123

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  24. kathi1725 April 2013 at 00:45

    It sounds like the tea party is going to be wonderful. I love the bunting!

    Thanks for visiting me earlier! Kathi #110

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  25. Rhonda Halushka25 April 2013 at 01:06

    Love those teflon sheets to work on! Nice desk! Thanks for stopping by my blog for WOYWW! Rhonda #112

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  26. April25 April 2013 at 01:08

    I like your cabinets. Looks like they would be great for organizing. Your tea party sounds like fun.
    April #119

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  27. Tammy25 April 2013 at 02:10

    Loving the scrabble letters and that bunting is so pretty! Makes me want to get the sewing machine out to make one too. :) Happy WOYWW! Tammy #90

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  28. VonnyK25 April 2013 at 07:01

    I love the bunting. If I tried that I would have a huge mess in my sewing machine, it hates me. Your cake stand is lovely and I like the plates in the stand next to it. Cute idea for the toilet sign.
    Have a great week.
    Von #28

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  29. sandra de25 April 2013 at 07:42

    The bunting is gorgeous what a clever idea to sew them all together, great look.
    Sandra @13

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  30. Maggie's Crafts25 April 2013 at 09:08

    Love what's going on your desk and well done on cleaning your house. :)

    Thank you for visiting my blog.

    Maggie
    http://maggiescraft.blogspot.co.uk/
    x

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  31. Claire25 April 2013 at 09:23

    love the bunting! a clean, tidy desk AND a tidy house??? make that halo shine :)
    thanks for stopping by already, happy WOYWW and have a great week!
    no 1

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  32. Andrea25 April 2013 at 09:44

    what a pretty desk and the bunting is ace what a great idea sewing it together and you did get a great deal there re the washi tape thanks for visiting and hope you have fab week Andrea #55

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  33. Lisa-Jane25 April 2013 at 09:51

    What a fabulous idea for the bunting! It looks amazing and such a change from pennant shapes. I love your little vintage bits and bobs there too.

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  34. Marit25 April 2013 at 10:56

    Eeck... such a tidy desk! If your house looks as clean and tidy then you are AMAZING and I take a deep bow (btw, you are invited to clean my house too ;) ) I love the garland and erm... special b'day this year? I might be born in the same year... Thanks for your visit to my blog and happy - belated - woyww. Marit #79

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  35. Marit25 April 2013 at 11:01

    Oh, and a PS... I 'label' my photos using Photoshop

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  36. Bridget Larsen25 April 2013 at 11:22

    That is a very interesting bunting
    Bridget #38

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  37. Michelle Short25 April 2013 at 11:41

    Gorgeous desk. I love the Cake stand and will have to look out for that washi tape at Tesco! TFS!

    Michelle #93

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  38. Anonymous25 April 2013 at 12:28

    Your butterfly garland is very pretty, and who would have ever thought to look for washi tape in TESCO?? well spotted :)

    Happy WOYWW!

    MA (8) (so very late this week!)

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  39. Anna25 April 2013 at 12:40

    Love the little garland and the little cake plate! Wish my desk looked that tidy!
    Thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog!
    Anna #97

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  40. Craftychris25 April 2013 at 13:07

    wow bargain washi tape! Fab! Your garland is gorgeous. Thank you for visiting me and have a fab week xx #114

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  41. Becky25 April 2013 at 13:19

    Oh Karen, all of your projects sound just wonderful! I Love the vintage china and cake stand and that garland is beautiful!

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  42. Lindsay Weirich25 April 2013 at 14:38

    love the bunting and the clean space, so pretty! I sprinkled grass seed today...so my gardening is done too LOL! Happy {late} WOYWW! Lindsay #85

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  43. Robyn25 April 2013 at 15:06

    Love the stitched bunting! must give that a try.
    thank's for visiting my place and welcoming me to yours!
    blessings,
    Robyn 92

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  44. sara j25 April 2013 at 16:00

    Sometimes one just has to attend to other things...DARN IT! So now that you have all your chores out of the way you can have a great week creating. Love the idea of the vintage tea party. I have a friend who says that all birthdays which end in a zero last for a year! I used that theory on my last one, and had a great time. Thanks for visiting.
    Sara j #45

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  45. Eliza25 April 2013 at 16:46

    Never heard of scrabble tiles on the toilet door before now how many points do you get for going to the toilet? LOL Sorry couldn't help myself with that one, 6 I do believe.

    I so love the idea of a vintage tea party, my niece had one for her 21st and collected old tea cups and saucers and had a high tea party, was so grand with all the finery.

    Happy WOYWW
    Eliza & Yoda 102

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  46. Nikki25 April 2013 at 19:14

    That takes alot of patience to make that bunting but it looks well worth it :) Hugs Nikki #9

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  47. Twiglet25 April 2013 at 19:55

    Love that little bunting - so clevr. x Jo

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  48. Anonymous25 April 2013 at 20:11

    Wow, so many comments! No wonder though - great post :)
    I really like your bunting!!!
    Thanks for visiting my blog - much appreciated.
    Cheers, Jana (121)

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  49. Rossella25 April 2013 at 20:27

    How exciting your projects are, I look forward to seeing the finished tea party items,
    Thanks for your visit,
    Rosie x

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  50. Nan G25 April 2013 at 21:17

    Lovely buntings! Cool looking storages drawers on the right. Thanks for the visit. Hw

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  51. Darnell25 April 2013 at 22:16

    Lovely bunting and very clever to use the Scrabble tiles for the loo door!! You should be (are you?) a professional party planner!

    Thank you for coming by to visit me! Have a wonderful week! Darnell #52

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  52. Unknown26 April 2013 at 00:20

    Wow! You have been busy and very clever with the bunting! So cool!! Thanks for visiting and happy belated WOYWW!!
    Carol N #104

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  53. Beverley Baird26 April 2013 at 00:35

    Sometimes we just need to clean and get it out of the way. Love the bunting.
    Thanks for the tip on sewing it up.

    Thanks for stopping by. #16
    Happy WOYWW!

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  54. Tertia26 April 2013 at 20:05

    House clean, desk clean, halo must be spotless too! Love the bunting and what a cool idea to sew die cuts together.
    Happy belated WOYWW!
    Tertia #17

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  55. Deb's Pen Pot27 April 2013 at 13:36

    Fab idea to use cake stand as storage space - but it'll be yummier with cakes when you have your party! Thanks for the visit - time constraints mean I’m Weekend-WOYWW-ing, but hope you’ve had a good one! Deb # 125

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  56. KatzElbows27 April 2013 at 21:36

    That is such a great garland. Of ourselves I now want to make one with my Halloween die cuts which won't be nearly as sweet as years. Thank you for the inspiration.

    Happy belated WOYWW
    Cheers, Rachel #24

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  57. Ohhh Snap28 April 2013 at 03:16

    Lovely crafty supplies you have there. And the bunting is beautiful! Thanks for visiting my blog : D. #88

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  58. Debs Willis28 April 2013 at 09:09

    Love the bunting, really delicate! How's the halo - still shining bright? My housework needs attention,and the garden, hanging baskets, etc etc - but tough, my halo is wonky loL!!

    thanks for your visit
    Debs

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  59. Elizabeth29 April 2013 at 20:56

    Your desk looks really tidy with the new additional pretty storage and I love your butterfly chain - also very pretty. Elizabeth x #53

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  60. Anonymous30 April 2013 at 13:11

    The bunting is so pretty! :-) Happy WOYWW (very belatedly, from last week) ~ Laura #95

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  61. Unknown5 May 2013 at 21:43

    Your desk is so calm and peaceful, a treat to visit. I love your bunting.

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Hello and welcome to my blog! I hope you like the things I make and follow me on my creative journey. I would love to hear from you if you stopped by, so if you have time please say hi.
Love Karen

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