Tuesday, May 17, 2022

What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday # 676 (I can't forget the asterisk)

 

At one time, I was very active in WOYWW.  Now I pop in a few times, or at least once or twice, a year.  However, I have never missed an anniversary and don't intend to this one, either.  I owe SO much to my dear friend and our head desker Julia of Stamping Ground.  She has always been so supportive and made me feel right at home.

Here is the ATC I have created, along with a little something-something for my PIF partner.  Of course, you'll have to wait to see it sans envelope until my PIF partner has received it.  I didn't realize the contents of the envelope would show through when I photographed it.  I guess most of you saw WOYWWendy hogging the scene.

She's everywhere and laughing at the WOYWW pillow case I turned into my sewing machine dust cover celebrating our first anniversary.  It was my first venture in stamping on fabric using fabric paint, all thanks to Julia's encouragement, of course.  The letters came from a set of address stencils.

Be honest.  The reason you drop by is to see my latest rocking horse.  This was a gift from Lyn, aka Spyder.  Photobombing the scene is Wendy, again.

Now it's time for Wendy, who turns 12 this week (see below**), to return to her normal spot, and for me to wait to link to Julia's blog.  Even if, for some ridiculous reason, I forget the asterisk (*) the first time, I still plan to be part of the PIF exchange.  **As an aside, I created Wendy 12 years ago for the first WOYWW anniversary.  It was the first time I stamped solvent ink on fabric. I stamped her face, then stuffed and sewed it in place. I added a few long hairs because I have very short hair, but bangs that come to or below my eyebrows. I then cut the bodice out of fabric and the skirt out of some very heavy cloth I had. I used the one stencil I owned at the time to write the letters down the side of Wendy's skirt.
 
Thanks for dropping by. Whether you're a closet voyeur, a craft enabler, or someone just getting workspace ideas, you have come to the right desk hop.  Please join me at Julia's, where you will meet the kindest, most generous bloggers in the world.  Please be aware, I will be by to visit each and everyone who links, even if blogger forces me to write my comment 12 times.


36 thoughtful remarks:

Iris Flavia said...

Wow, she is special and cute - as is the dust cover.
Wups. I have none, my sewing machine sits there just like that - do I need a cover?
The rocking horse is cute, too - looking forward to what you will do with this, never knew about it!

Spyder said...

I should be in bed but I wanted to get my WOYWW post up and ready...only blogger won't let me 'connect' to Stamping Ground, never mind! Lovely post! And thanks for the knodd...or is that nod? Wendy is still looking good for a age! Have a great week! Happy WOYWW((Lyn))

Helen said...

Happy WOYWW Elizabeth, always good that you can join in for the big dates and this is a biggie!! after i scheduled my post I thought I should have gathered my WOYWW items - I knew we'd be seeing Wendy today. Helen 3/4 with and without * Doh!!

Sarah Brennan said...

Good to see you Elizabeth. Great to get a bit more background on Wendy too as I haven't been here as long. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #3

Ali Wade Designs said...

Happy Anniversary WOYWW and it was wonderful to click on your link and see the familiar blog layout. Waving to Wendy! Ali x #8

Valerie-Jael said...

Enjoy your WOYWW anniversary. Love the sewing machine cover. Have a great day, hugs, Valerie

Elephant's Child said...

Happy Anniversary - and thank you for your perseverance on the commenting front.

Christine said...

Happy Anniversary!
Great to see you and your desk. Dear old Wendy . . . maybe I shouldn't say 'old', more 'familiar'.
Have a great day
Christine #20

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Happy Anniversary my dear sweet friend. Love to Beubeard and WOYWWendy too. Hugs, Angela x19 (15 maybe)

Lynnecrafts said...

Happy anniversary Elizabeth! Good to see Wendy and all your WOYWW memorabilia.
Take care and happy WOYWW!
HuUrs
Lynnecrafts 23

Julia Dunnit said...

She's still a scene stealer, that WOYWW Wendy! Thank you for your kind and sweet words, I hope your readers take 'em with a little salt, although I'm happy to be the one who 'made' you stamp now and then! It was lovely to open up and see you on the blog this morning. When I get my proper time management act together, back to proper blogging I will be, and happier for it, no doubt! Hope you're well and having a good Spring!

Crafting With Jack said...

Love your sewing machine cover - I am sure I have one somewhere, a cover that is - perhaps I should use it! Nice to see you. Happy WOYWW Angela #13.

aussie aNNie said...

A beautiful sewing machine cover. Sorry not always able to comment as my facebook group takes up a fair bit of my time...x

Tracy said...

Gooood morning Elizabeth 🥰 and WOYWWendy 🤗 Happppy Anniversary💕 loooving your Wendy, happpy birthday to her toooo😁💕🤩 Wishing you the best of days ahead, love and hugs Tracy #10 xxxxx

Caro said...

Hello Elizabeth and WOYWWendy! It is so nice to see you on the desks again. Wendy is looking fabulous as ever. Happy 13th WOYWW Anniversary. Take care of yourself. With Love & God Bless, Caro xxx (#11)

Annie said...

Happy Anniversary to you too. It's a wonderful community we belong to and it's so lovely to have made so many friends thanks to our WOYWW link ups.
So? You have short hair do you? I seem to have known you so long but have no idea what you look like heheh
Hugs,
Annie x #8

Lillianb said...

Happy Anniversary, Love Wendy, Love how she photobombs

Take care and say safe,

Lilian B #20

Mae Travels said...

You make me realize that I never really use the desk any more. Only when I pay bills, and that's not interesting. My computer desktop is really it. Everything I do, from reading to writing to photo processing to blogging is on the laptop or the iPad. Even most recipe research. Funny thing.

best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

My name is Erika. said...

I'd be embarrassed to show my work desk which is always a mess. I like seeing how organized yours is. And fun to see Wendy again, as well as that fun die you received. That rocking horse is very you. And it's fun to see Wendy. Happy middle of the week already. Hugs-Erika

CJ Kennedy said...

Wendy is adorable. Nice way to dress up a sewing machine cover. I have a sewing machine, but it lives in the box it came in. Looking forward to see what you make with the latest rocking horse.

Twiglet said...

Happy 13th anniversary and thanks for calling by my blog. I can't get to Julia's page these days as my BT server won't let me! So, I just pop in to anyone who leaves me a comment. It's so lovely to see all your past makes and of course Wendy! xx Jo

Diana Taylor said...

How lovely to see your name at #1 on the blog hop today and delightful to see Wendy too. Happy WOYWW anniversary to you and great to see new rocking horses - surely there aren't many left that you don't already have now!
Hugs, Diana xx #18

BJ said...

Lovely to hear from you early before the link was up. I've not been that creative lately, just doing other things. Son left home in March and Hubby retires in June so all changing here, need to find my new normal.

Lovely to see WOYWWendy and all your other WOYWW related trinkets. I have my one and only altered book on display still, it was such a great experience. Even Hubby remembers me doing it. Lots of Love BJ#18

Divers and Sundry said...

Happy Anniversary! It's great to see gatherings like these last :)

Christine said...

Happy WOYWW!

Robyn said...

Here’s to another lucky 13!
Robyn 28

DVArtist said...

I love your art area. Don't forget Friday Face Off. I want to see what you come up with. Have a great day.

pearshapedcrafting said...

Wendy is doing a grand job and she looks fabulous for her age, hugs, Chrisx

Stacy Sheldon said...

Hey Elizabeth, Happy Anniversary :) Yep, vintage wood mounted rubber stamps tend to have a soft spot in my heart too. ~Stacy #30

Susan Renshaw said...

Yes O do like to see your latest rocking horse! Thank for your visit t mine...
Happy 13th WOYWW Anniversary!
Stay safe and keep well!
Susan #20
If you want to swap an ATC with me here in Australia please email me at
susanrenshaw0404@gmail.com
Calling All Crafters! – My Blog!

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Well, I don’t know quite what happened but here I am again, hope this comment sticks!
Happy 13th Anniversary Elizabeth! It’s very nice to see WOYWWendy hogging the limelight, she’s a proper Diva and no mistake! Nice new rocking horse from Lyn, how kind she is. Hope all is well with you xx
Hugs LLJ 5 xx

craftytrog said...

I love Wendy!

Elizabeth said...

Belated happy 13th anniversary, Elizabeth. Wendy's fun and she's lovely. And I love your machine cover too. Hugs from Silver to Bleubeard and Squiggles. Elizabeth x #26

StampinCarol said...

Happy Belated 13th!
I'm done painting and am slowly putting my rooms back in order.
Love the die set!
Hope you have a fabulous weekend!
Carol N #24

Jeanie said...

You have a much more productive looking work space than I do, Elizabeth! Time for me to get busy!

Robyn said...

I was waiting to see if anyone came after me, and looks like you are my PIF! last shall be first! I think we have swapped be fore, so you should have my email, and it is in my google profile, so please send me your address to make sure it is up to date! I ate the ATC ready to mail