WOYWW #626

Welcome,  what a delightful day weather wise.  Forecast similar all week.  Was outside most of the day, walking, weeding, and enjoy deck time.  More HAPPY MAIL arrived today.  Each envelope contained a lot of love and beautiful creations.  I thank you so much. 

                                                        

                                                       Mary Ann        Angels Crafting with Jack

                                            LLJ (Jan_                    Annie         Jo 

                                                Caro                                Diana Taylor 

We haven't been home, I haven't been at my desk,

I met 2 classmates for lunch from Des Moines area and  Jolene blessed me with a Rose bush in honor of my Mother,  It's had 4 beautiful roses.  Lunch was great with that added piece of homemade pie. 

Then we were off the the City to attend my Grandson's High School Graduation. I was so thankful our State has opened up attendance in full force.  Or like most all their other events we would have been live streaming. The Presidential Award  not pictured,  This award recognizes students that show outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment or intellectual development in their academic subjects but do not meet the criteria for the Educational Excellence Award. Awards night for academics was lived streamed and he had METAL, about 13 trips across that stage  for Academic's and the National Honor Society.     

 Here we are with him in his Cap and Gown.  

So Proud of this young man....Off to Iowa State in the fall  Majoring in Engineering  His award here was The schools J HAWK  for 3 years of Swimming, Cross County Track and Track & Field. 

Well it's the middle of the night and I am ready for good Dreams.  Linking up with Ms Julia at 

the STAMPING GROUND

May you all have a wonderful week and Enjoy all that comes your way. 

WOYWW #625

Welcome, It's 7 A M  and one of the first days in over a week that the SUNSHINE arrived. Humidity gone, windows open and ready for a cabinet/sink to be installed after a 4 week wait.  But unusable for at least 2 wks as the sink man is installing a kitchen.  My PATIENCE has left and a bad attitude is about to unfold. 

 My Desk: New stamps and trying a color chart for distress inks/oxides  Love the new leaves, need to make a few tags

I am thankful for WOYWW, I've enjoyed the visits. Here are most of the ATC's,  I didn't make them all the same, I tried for individual interests, as I had lots of ideas and limited duplicate ephemera.  

 

Linking up with Julia at STAMPING GROUND

So sorry Last weeks visits were almost none from me, A list of why unavailable, all sad and negative.    But this week so far we were gone yesterday for Hubby's birthday, today is our Granddaughter's 16, and Saturday my grandson's graduation. preparing for a trip there. So a busy week. And now my installer's here.  

Thanks for stopping by. 

WOYWW #624 ANNIVERSARY DAY

Welcome.....Time to be

All of  the weekly "What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday" group has been sharing ups and downs for quite sometime.  THANKS to Ms. JULIA at the STAMPING GROUND   I have so much enjoyed all the visits to your desks, your inspiration, your comments and understanding.  I LOVED seeing some of you thru the ZOOM gathering. Looking forward to many more fun adventures.  And a dream of visiting you in person at some point.  My son will be back in Germany for another 3 years, so just maybe....................... a May visit during the crop?  

My ATC's will be in the Morning Mail to those of you who sent me info and the one with this post.

Hoping for quick delivery,  I didn't decorate the envelope......I read an article on google and it sounded as though it could cause delays/or returns.  

My desk:   Just one last look to who they are going to 

The Post Card I made,  they were kind of scarce locally  and I didn't come close to a city or visitor's center , but the Face of it is good. 

Thank ALL of you for being a friend. And EXTRA HUGS to JULIA for making it all happen.

   Enjoy a great week 

WOYWW #623

Good day to you,  I'm quite late with my post, but we were gone Tuesday, so couldn't schedule, and turned out I had to be off to the paint store early today. Strange hours.  A beautiful day here and I hope to get time to walk.

A sweet find on my Tuesday day away. 

My distress area desk:  at a stand still as my desk next to this has almost finished ATC cards 

And someone posted stacks awhile back:  We came across these 

I noticed comments on Post Cards hard to find...I haven't been to the CITY or Rest stop area shops, so found an IOWA one someone sent me,  I made some copies on cardstock of the front and will finish the back side I hope you like it.  

Will  be partaking in the ATC swap and if anyone is interested in exchange I shared my email in a previous post.  Will try to finish up and get off into the mail yet this week.   Ms Julia HERE  has info for playing along.  

Thanks for the visits last week, Enjoy a lovely week. 

WOYWW #622

Welcome, the wee hours of the morning here, and hard to believe it's Wednesday. The week went so fast. It's time to visit What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday, over at Ms. Julia's blog  Here. Her desk has some loveliness today.

My desk: wanted a larger photo but today I cannot make it happen,  ??? Just glad I can post a photo

a few new things I ordered and such quick mailing, I was totally amazed.  Gathered a few items to finish up the ATC's  and my postcard is in the works.  Thanks Julia for checking on the envelope idea. I'll make it simple, not worth having mail rejected. 

 Some spare time so I went to a few thrift/antique stores close by having a reopening celebration.  I thought I purchased wallpaper but it is wrapping paper, but will be so fun to use.  Loved the variety of leaves.  Metal Letters,  L  for Hubby's birthday  and the A first initial of my grand kids last name. There was a C (3 of the grandkids 1st name)  also but didn't make the photo. 

We had almost and inch of some much needed rain and oh did the grass turn green the corn is peeping through my hubs fields, and the garden is happy.  Sunshine will help my Hosta's and these Viola's are tough as nails. 

Thanks for all your visits last week, I was able to visit most everyone, I feel things are getting back to normal !!!!  No more work on the bathroom for a while ....seems pandemic has a backlog of stocking potty's,  The lady had to go pick up the vanity but delayed as had a funeral, and  I can't find a painter !!!!   But I am dealing with the halls/doorways being passable, but sucking in and leaving a night light on so I don't stub my toes.  

Thanks for stopping by.    Have a great week, enjoy some outdoor time, it's good for the soul. 

WOYWW #621

Good Morning to You,   A little time,  computer and photos seem to be working, printers not but one thing at a time. 

With people in and out on this reconstruction job I'm home and have been enjoying my crafty space. researching Post Cards and forming ideas for the mailable round ATC's for our soon to be swap. 

Our hostess, Ms Julia has info on her blog HERE     

My Desk:  

I made a LATE post last week, anyone wanting to swap with me contact me by email, leaving your address.  If your out of the USA  I'll be glad to exchange if your country is accepting our mail..  

Our country as some mail delays (gone to sorting at a Hub instead of local and  it is 

KAOS. ) My email is  hilsyl@gmail.com   I'll put in the mail shortly after I receive your info. 

May you all enjoy SUNSHINE and HAPPY days.  

WOYWW #620

Welcome     I am really late but wanted to say "Hi"  it's been a while. I've missed you all, 

 

I  want to partake in the ATC/Postcard swap.  If your country accepts USA mail, and you want to swap email me.  If the UK gals are gathering before, if I have a #  I can send several in a small padded envelope. If you are USA and want to swap, send me your mailing address to my email   Getting mail is always fun.   hilsyl@gmail.com   

We are having a new bathroom installed,  the 1st phase:

                                            New                                                    Old               

Sink/Cabinet  on order......New Stool  later next week.  Sheet rock to be finished ?,  Paint when all is complete.  PATIETENCE   work at it.   

Have a great weekend.  

WOYWW #616

Welcome,   so happy you stopped by.  It's another day we share our workspaces.  You can join in the fun by linking up to Mr. Linky  at Ms. Julia's blog:  STAMPING GROUND

I've been sorting and rearranging still:   Have my 2 desks for  mixed media/inks/paint then stamping/dies/ cards/paper. Photo goes left to right then to book case that holds paper pads,  stamps etc.

pretty much done, moved taller storage items that was between the 2 tables so added a small table and gives me extra drop space and more lighting.   

A little quilted tag for a groups weekly post  and a big black  pen top and I can't find the pen.

In the far corner and below  a swivel spool holder for my washi tapes  

Below the table I had a 3 wire drawers in the storage room that fits great under this table and it is housing rubber stamps, for journaling, flowers, words.  

This little old doll bed held my laces and they were in last weeks post, but Bailey decided he'd perch there off and on   

Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful week.  It's warm 50/60's and raining here. So the grass will green up and help the trees to bud.  I'm ready for SPRING. 

WOYWW #615

Welcome, it's WOYWW  and how time flew by since last week 's post.  It's early morning here and very dark and dreary. Time change was Sunday, and not yet adjusted to the morning darkness.  Plus 4/5 inches of snow Monday is now melting and raining later today making a muddy mess, soft roads, dirty cars, but helping the moisture in the ground, the tiny flowers peeping thru the ground and forcing myself to have a POSITIVE attitude about everything coming my way. !!!!  Visit JULIA'S BLOG HERE to visit others or play along.

I haven't been near any desk in my crafty area, I took out 2 big totes, of fabric and doily's. Need to have them more seeable to use them and I'm tired of digging thru to find pieces for this and that. So here's the new method, The wooden piece held tools in the store room, now in a small portable cloth tote, the other pink metal piece is a side of an old baby bed, sitting empty from once having a collection of crochet pot holders.

The start of the sort...you might see 2 small wire racks which now hold small doily's, lace, pieces for use in journals or cards, or fabric sewing. Hoping photos will enlarge.  I miss that on some blogs.as I love to see close ups. 

Below this a lightweight ladder has been in my crafty space since I started a blog, it's held many things.

 small little stand out of storage.

The 2 bottom photos are the 2 beginning pieces empty.   Now 2 bottom pieces almost full, totes emptied and ready for use.   

Mostly journal making fabric linen's, burlap, denim, chees cloth tea dyed and plain, the basket at the bottom is full of tiny scraps for collage works  and an old quilt top falling apart for special projects.

Will share the space they end up in when I clear out something else !    Does any one know what this would have been for?  It has some birds and leaves within,  I am thinking on the top back of a chair (where head rests?)  

I'll have more on Doily's next week.  Plus a few paper projects as I've a few birthdays on the way. 

Have a great week.  We've been out and about, time with friends who've lost a parent, husband etc, no services for them as yet and it's a hard thing to go thru.  Be Safe. 

WOYWW #614

Good Morning, and Welcome.  It's very early I didn't even realize it was Wednesday. The week has just flown by. But have missed a few weeks (no photo's, due to Adobe shut down and I haven't replaced )

I now download my photos to my email and save them.  I NEED to take time to get this mess organized.   SHAZ  I need you !!!  

But it's time to share a desk with the friends HERE on Ms Julia's blog.

Julia this is ONE I found for Mom....I usually made something with hearts, as this or the heart shape itself.  She loved them no matter what.  I'd LOVE ONE no matter what.  With sons it's an off on day.

And MAIL is a Little Treasure.    But I usually always get the phone call.  We spent Sunday with my son 200 miles away. Loving and Enjoying all of them and excited to see all the hard work they have put into rebuilding their new home, destroyed by Derecho  August 2020. We left early and returned late that night but a feeling of real LIVING again. Grandson Cael turned 18 Monday, and was inducted into the National Honor Society that week. We could not attend due to Covid, But I made cards for both events. We hadn't seen each other since June when we had Mother's funeral.    TOO LONG of a TIME for Family contact.  

And here we are. 

Here are a the small  gift Cards, made to hold Money.  (his need right now !!!)

Front side with a tag  School Colors  for the award night.  

Back side

Front and back of a small birthday gift card.  Just hard to believe he's 18...Will go into Engineering in the fall at a Great Iowa college.  I can remain true to my other son's  adventures here also  Plus it is only a 2 hour drive SO we can visit.  

Short moments of  Coffee dying tags straight from the filter and pot.

Also Some various fabric for some projects 

My helper with cutting apart some kids jeans for the pockets.  I've a few ideas for a journal 

Really in 2 weeks haven't been at my desk, lots of running to do, meetings, and appointments. Details down the road    Have a great week   Thanks for stopping by.