Well, other than the obligatory cup of coffee and another junk shop find...That's because on Sunday, I did a HUGE full day clean up and sort out of all my stash, stamps, paper and "rats nests" of general crafting litter so I have a desk again. I have used it since to make a card or two, but it is so nice to be able to pack everything away easily, that all evidence is gone already! I even found some wrapping paper I had purchased an age ago to cover some of my boxes in to make the room more festive and so have done the box under my desk that houses my picture frames that I am rehabilitating.
LONG MAY THIS LAST! I am shouting this sentence so it might stick in my brain better. I am sure in a few Wednesdays or less, the craft litter will have encroached my green A1 mat again, but hey, I am enjoying it while it lasts.
The clean up was not on my schedule of things to do, it happened as a result of pure frustration so I am afraid there are no "before shots" to show you...
However, here is the before shot of a shadow box that I found at a Charity shop yesterday for R25 (Rands = 8 to 1 Dollar and 11 to 1 Pounds) (so plus-minus, 3 Dollars or 2 Pounds) forgive me if I am out, I am an artist not an accountant...but you get the drift I hope!
I hope you are all enjoying your Wednesday, I know I always look forward to it as it is the day we join
Julia over at Stamping Ground and do the
World
Wide
Desk
Hop (WWDH for WOYWW!)
What's
On
Your
Workdesk
Wednesday!
I am off to peruse what desks are on offer and visit some of the friends I have made over the year that I have been WOYWWing.
Thanks for stopping by
Bella
Gosh what a tidy space, so organised!!!love the look of your find!!!I need to get hunting for more existing finds...have great week..hugs trace x no44
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool find! I love the space! My inner OCD Me wants to be your new friend! LOL! Have a great WOYWW! Thanks for sharing! -Amanda 38
ReplyDeleteIt hadn't actually sunk in until today that you're in SA - whereabouts? The rand's value has dropped since I was there for visiting friends in 1995.
ReplyDeleteLove your nice clean tiday space today! That shadow box was a complete bargain....
Thanks for stopping by.
Wow you put my craftroom to shame!!!But what abargain don't you just love it when bargains come around.Sure you'll have fun altering it!
ReplyDeleteHave fab wednesday and creative week hugs judex 4
What a fab find, and such a neat space - I really MUST do a big tidy up. soon. really soon. I will... oh well maybe not!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about a frustrating untidy desk, mine needs a cleanup
ReplyDeleteBridget #53
Hi there, Can't believe it's Wednesday again already! Thanks for letting me in to peek and I hope the rest of the week is a blessed and creative one for you! Great find and a proper bargain! Your place is looking lovely and tidy too.
ReplyDeleteNeil #45 (ish)
Sometimes a big clean up just has to be done to keep the creative spirit alive. I really like your shadow box and can't wait to see what you create.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab find and such a tidy, organized space! I look forward to seeing what you do with the shadow box :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great WOYWW and a fab week, Karen #90
It is a nice feeling when you have a big clean up in your crafty space, it's looking good, love your find it will be great to see what you decide to do to it, Have a good week, Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteI'm still waiting for the cleaning urge to take hold of me... Looks really great now and all ready for action...a great find too - you will make it look amazing! Thanks for letting us look in and peek at your desk... Sarah at 7
ReplyDeleteWow that is tidy! I did have a clear up on my desk last week... not that you would know it now LOL. Happy Crafting :)
ReplyDeleteOh the shame.... Not of your space but of mine! I feel embarrassed that mine does not look as lovely and full of creative promise as yours does. I'm going straight to tidy up as soon as I get home from work! I heart your bargain too - I really must visit thrift shops more!
ReplyDeleteMight be nothing but what a gorgeous 'space'
ReplyDelete...amazingly tidy & organised...your purchase is going to be a fab altering project, look forward to seeing it...have a lovely week...Mel :) #63
ReplyDeleteOh NO!!!! what has happened? see you still have 2 vagabonds though, lol
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW hun, have a good one, xx
Lou #7
Ah, what a breath of fresh air your desk is! Hope it works for you and you can keep it tidy. Love the bargain buy, those things normally cost an arm and a leg!
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Brenda
Congrats on all the organizing and tidying up. I always say every time that I do it that I'm never going to let it get as bad again, and each time I messy it up, it's a little less, so maybe I'm keeping to my promise. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous find.....I obviously need to go to more up-market charity shops!!!
ReplyDeleteLin
Wow so tidy. Love your charity shop find, I must pop into mine and pick up some goodies to be altered. Thanks for sharing & enjoy this WOYWW, I'm off to be nosey, & peek at some more desks! Zo x 85
ReplyDeleteLovely tidy space and that charity box find is superb. You can have lots of fun with that one!
ReplyDeleteYou did SUCH a good job cleaning. WTG on getting organized, and your cool charity shop find!
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW!
Aeryn (#37)
I love having a tidy desk as I hate having to waste time searching for stuff, so good for you! Like that shadow box too, you'll have to post what you make with that!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ #56xx
It looks as if everything is right at your fingertips! That's great - wish I could have that kind of set up. Just don't have the room.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great when you find things (like your shadow box) that you can take home and make your own. Just love it!!
Happy WOYWW
Hugs,
Kay
#129
Oh my, it was a day well spent huh..love the covered box underneath too, very cheerful. Yes long may it last, but it'll be ok either way,just a bit frustrating! The shadow box was a bargain in anyone's money.....got a plan yet?
ReplyDeleteoh dear everyone seems to be tidying this week dont they, must be spring (I wish, IT'S FREEZING IN THE UK).
ReplyDeletegreat find with thebox, look forward to seeing what you do with it
janet #167
Wow fabulous. Very well organized.
ReplyDeleteGosh, I can't remember the last time my desk looked like that!
ReplyDeleteYour space looks GREAT!!! I love how everything is stored on the back wall. dani13
ReplyDeleteLove that printers tray and cannot wait to see what you do with it.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing - Hugs, Neet 195 (very late this week)xx
Hello belinda.
ReplyDeleteWhen you "klik"on the names on my blog you came with their blogs.
Xx Tamara
What a beautifully tidy and organised desk space. Well done for achieving that level of tidiness. I hope you are a lot warmer out there than we are in England. The only thing is that the cold snowy weather gives us plenty of time curled up inside to get on with crafting. Please show us your tray when it is finished and in use. Have a good week. xx Maggie #89
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