Wednesday, 11 May 2011

WOYWW: The Summer Desk Edition

Happy WOYWW!

It's been a while since I've taken part in Julia's weekly desk hop, where you can get to see all kinds of crafty desks.  For those of you who would like to see the messy and the tidy from all corners of the world, pop over to our DeskMeister via the WOYWW button to the left.

As the weather's been reasonably kind, I've opened up the summer desk here.


Yes, it's just about warm enough to work in the garden, although I think I really needed another layer or two of clothes, as it took me ages to get toasty again when I got inside.  At the moment, I'm playing with skylines, both city and country.


And taking plenty of pictures to help.


Looking forward to catching up with lots of desks this week, and (hopefully) to a trip to Ludlow tomorrow for sketching and deli-visiting purposes.
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39 comments:

  1. jude11 May 2011 at 06:04

    Nice to see you back .Have creative wednesday
    hugs judex 8

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  2. voodoo vixen11 May 2011 at 06:04

    Love the skylines.... I keep looking at the Tim Holtz die of them but if I could draw like you I wouldn't need one!! Lovely photo of the tree too! Annette #3

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  3. Cathy11 May 2011 at 06:08

    fab sketches and photo. Isn't this warm weather fab?
    Happy Wednesday,
    Cathy xx

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  4. Elaine Harding11 May 2011 at 06:11

    What gorgeous sketches TFS Elaine#16

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  5. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards11 May 2011 at 06:17

    Nice to have you back indeed.. and love the pickies of the skyline and B., I did smile at your comment on Bundaberg L,L &B..
    I love their Ginger beer and yes am rather partial to the avocado on toast.. my mother had that for her brekky every day that I can remember while here caring for her for the last 16 and half years of her life so you might say she was partial to it too!! with lemon pepper on top and mayo on the toast the the avo and YUM! indulge! can you get lemon pepper over there? it is the best! on avo's especially!
    Love Shaz in oz.x

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  6. Sunshine Girl11 May 2011 at 06:30

    Oooh I havent visited your blog before - what a lovely place! love the skyline and I love that picture of the gingerbread shop window - whereabouts in Stratford is it?

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  7. Sarah11 May 2011 at 06:32

    Good to see you back, our skyline is just as glamorous! Enjoy your day - and be inspired.

    Thanks for sharing today,

    Sarah at 5

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  8. Zue11 May 2011 at 06:50

    Love your city skyline and look forward to the country one!
    Have fun1
    sue xx

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  9. Jennie -The Artistic Stamper11 May 2011 at 06:51

    lovely sketching, and looks like ths un is shining at your place :))
    Happy Woywwing!
    Jennie #7

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  10. Yvonne11 May 2011 at 06:59

    Lovingh the sketch, and what a lovely blog you have...
    So glad I am not the only one who has been MIA for a while x

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  11. Helen11 May 2011 at 07:24

    Great sketch, and I love your pic of the tree.

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  12. Dragon11 May 2011 at 07:32

    Wondering what you will do with those skylines... have a great week
    Frankie
    xx

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  13. sandra de11 May 2011 at 07:35

    Wonderful sketch and good to see you are back in action.

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  14. donnalouiserodgers11 May 2011 at 08:33

    we just watched a film called Skyline - your skylines are infinitely better than the film,

    happy WOyWW

    Dx

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  15. JoZart Designs11 May 2011 at 08:43

    Love your London skyline... would make a great stamp!. Have a good WOYWW101 week,
    joZarty x

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  16. Angie11 May 2011 at 08:47

    I haven't woywwed this week but I saw you name as No1 and had to pop by ....love that sky line ...I agree with Jozart about it being a great stamp design ...cant wait to see your end result

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  17. Julia Dunnit11 May 2011 at 09:28

    Marvellous Bernie - the 'tear' of wanting to be outside when you want to be crafty is such a difficult one - one of the reasons for my stable door - ha, we great minds. *cough*!!

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  18. Sandie11 May 2011 at 10:35

    Popping over from WOYWW - love your sketches and the photo of the tree. I had a browse and came across photos of the canal. It completely took me somewhere else (where I'd rather be!) but unfortuantly I had to snap back as I'm off to work soon... it was nice while it lasted.
    Have a good day!

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  19. Ohhh Snap11 May 2011 at 11:20

    Love your skylines! Happy WOYWW :D. #74

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  20. Tertia11 May 2011 at 15:27

    Love your city skyline! That photo is beautiful too.
    Happy WOYWW

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  21. Sherry11 May 2011 at 15:49

    I'm not showing my desk this week (as there's nothing on it at the moment!), but thought I'd look in to say hello!! Love your London sketch. Hope you have a lovely day at Ludlow tomorrow too x

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  22. Andria11 May 2011 at 15:51

    Love your skyline drawing! I've played around with some cityscapes lately, too, inspired by another blogger I read. I like seeing your "take" on a similar idea! Happy WOYWW!

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  23. April11 May 2011 at 15:53

    Great city skyline sketch, thanks for sharing.

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  24. fairyrocks11 May 2011 at 16:03

    Gorgeous photo Wonderful city scape sketch.
    Keep smiling and creating!!

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  25. scrapwordsmom11 May 2011 at 17:12

    I love your city!! I want to start creating little neighborhoods...so quaint and reminds me of my childhood!!

    Leslie#105

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  26. Franka Benjaminsen11 May 2011 at 17:37

    I like to work in our garden too. Alas I live on a very windy place, so working with papers gives their own problems :-). Enjoy your gardentime with your wonderful skyline.
    Bye, Franka

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  27. Annie11 May 2011 at 18:25

    I love how lots of us get inspiration from whats around us to craft with.
    A x

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  28. Neet11 May 2011 at 19:15

    What a great way to get your inspiration - lovely to sit iln the garden and sketch. Do you do flora and fauna as well? Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

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  29. Glenda11 May 2011 at 21:18

    Just lovely sketches! Thanks for sharing some of your talent!

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  30. Sally Morgan11 May 2011 at 23:48

    Great sketches! Mmmmmmmm deli visists! lol
    Thank you for sharing
    *hugs* Sal x

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  31. Twiglet12 May 2011 at 15:15

    Hope you enjoyed your Ludlow visit - fab place for a day out.

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  32. Theresa Plas12 May 2011 at 16:21

    Very cool skyline drawings and terrific tree for inspiration!

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  33. shazsilverwolf12 May 2011 at 18:15

    love your drawings, and just how cool is that tree? Shaz #106

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  34. summerland cottage14 May 2011 at 08:24

    ...just popping in to see what creativity you are up to,
    LoVe the city skyline you have going !
    It is inspiring me to find time to pull out the water colors,
    thank you for sharing the fun!

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  35. Anonymous15 May 2011 at 16:50

    I am soooooo glad you are back!! I'm sorry to hear there's been sadness, but happy it has passed. I'm liking your city skyline....can't wait to see it in progress and then finished. :-)
    Your plan for your business sounds perfect. Do one thing on the list at a time, cross it off then move to the next, and before you know it, you will be done!! Yay! You go girl!

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  36. Elizabeth15 May 2011 at 22:19

    Hi, just popping in to say hello as Mr Blogger interrupted play for me this week - love the skyline sketches and the beautiful tree photo. Delighted that it's been warm enough for you to sit out - between rain showers it's not been too bad here. Elizabeth x #140

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  37. Morti16 May 2011 at 20:42

    Love the photo of the tree! I'm not an artist by drawing skill though I can draw a passable kettle!!!! Thanks for stopping by!

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  38. Annie20 May 2011 at 11:30

    I'm chuckling at your comment today....believe me it's no secret I'm wearing my knickers on the outside today :-) I've just done a fitting on a really stunning Wedding dress in my spare time :-)
    A x

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  39. Mrs A.28 May 2011 at 20:43

    Now what are you up too? Your sketch looks very interesting and easy to see the place marks you have chosen. You must show us the finished project. How are your playing cards going. I really must upload some more. Hugs Mrs A. No. 56

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