Wednesday 6 October 2010

WOYWW: at the speed of a sprinting snail

So the papier mache desk tidies are not exactly proceeding apace.  Could this be the slowest ever project shown at What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday?



Not only is the painting taking an unprecedented number of coats, but it looks as though it has been done by my lovely 4 year old godson.  Ah well, onwards and upwards.



Looking a little better is the Paris box file, which is not far off being complete.  I used a spotty background paper (recycled wrapping paper), some pages out of a French dictionary, a couple of old Paris images from Karen the Graphics Fairy, some printed paper, and spotty ribbon.  Plus some slightly sepia coloured Promarker.  Left to do: consider adding a couple more pieces of text, sealing, sew an Eiffel Tower charm to the ribbon, and she's done.

For more workspace goodness, pop over to Julia's.  I did manage to get round to every workspace last week, and a fascinating tour it was.

21 comments:

  1. Liking the Paris Box File :) What a great idea! And can't you just get some fabby designs from wrapping paper (especially of the Paperchase variety!!)

    Claire

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  2. The papier mache will be fine when it is done and the Paris box file is so chic!
    sue 88

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  3. Love all things Parisian - look forward to seeing the finished project. S #84

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  4. Looking good to me. :) Love your box. Gez #85

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  5. Oh I kinda like the newsprint-painted-over look, makes them all vintagey and shab chi-cy - or am I years out of date again!! Love the box, am sure that the holders will be fab..no hurry!!

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  6. I love the Paris box file its gorgeous!

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  7. Hi ya
    oh your Paris box looks stunning, lovely piccies & papers,have great day, happy WOYWW, sue,x(2)

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  8. It'll be all right on the night I'm sure, love how the binder is coming along.

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  9. The Paris box file is coming on a treat, love it.

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  10. look forward to seeing the finished desk tidies!

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  11. Hope to see those desk tidies when they're finished! Thanks for the visit and add joanns to your list of key places to visit on your holiday in the US, lol.

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  12. I'm patiently watching progress :-)
    A x

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  13. dont lose heart, longer projects are definately worth the effort. Looking forward to the post showing the completed project though. Paris box is fab! Caroline (82)

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  14. Oo-la-la, I'm loving your Paris box file! Look forward to seeing the next stage of your desk tidies.

    Sherry (117)

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  15. Thank you all for visiting; company is always warmly welcomed. As far as the desk tidies are concerned, I think I now understand the old adage about the fascination (or not) in watching paint dry. I seem to have spend most of my week adding coat after coat. ;-) Julia - I'm tempted to do some more that are all vintage-y and newsprint, but if you look closely on this set, you can see lots of heavyweight news. I think I need to find the arts pages, rather than the news headlines!

    You've cheered me up about the Paris box; I wasn't at all sure about it, but I'm encouraged to finish it off with a few swirly stamps.

    See you all soon, Bernie

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  16. oh, i love that Paris box file! It's looking great!

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  17. Hi Bernie! Not sure if my last comment worked or not cos my PC did a chip-flip. Hoping you have a fabby time in Belgium - of COURSE their stash is different to ours! ;D Thanks for stopping by my space.... #5

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  18. Love the Paris box file, very good idea, might borrow it!

    Happy WOYWW
    (LYN)

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  19. I had intended to stop by and visit anyone who left a comment, then I got confused, so decided to go through the list instead. So you see how well my strategy worked (grin). I love the many layers and the amount of time it must be taking. It will all be worth it in the end, though. And thanks for stopping by my place on Wed.

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  20. I am sure these will be wonderful and well worth the wait once they are painted up.

    :)

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