Hi all, thank you for dropping in. It's been all go round here, so I will be quick about it - a sneak peek only today - for another chance to catch my hunk of wood over at Artistic Outpost!
I've been doing some mad full-on crafting in between work assignments, but it has paid off. I now have more than 25 DT projects ready and awaiting their moment here at Words and Pictures.
That makes the crafty stash packing much simpler for when I go away to the Czech Republic. No need to take lots of DT supplies, I just need to take everything I might conceivably want to play with over the next six or seven weeks, plus anything which might be useful for dollshouse purposes... easy peasy then!
Once the packing's done (departure date Good Friday, 18th April) I really will have some more time to come visiting again... see you soon!
Up 5.15 a.m. thinking, packpackpack. I appear to have accumulated more things. How did this happen? I haven't shopped. Think my bath oils have bred.
From the Sense and Sensibility Diaries by Emma Thompson
(For bath oils read Distress Paints, Stains, Inks or indeed any other crafty product. May not be true that I haven't shopped, of course!)
25? Now that's crafting with a mission!! This is a fab start love this chunky. Have a great trip.
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Amanda x
Beautiful chunky, good luck with your packing and have a great time xx
ReplyDeleteAdorable project, Alison.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time with your Mom!!
25 DT projects...crikey! Have. A great time.
ReplyDeletewow, that's some DT workload achieved... wish I could get so organised. Have a good trip.
ReplyDeletethat looks very interesting Alison!! have a fabulous time on your hols'..it was lovely to see you on Sunday xx
ReplyDeleteBrrrr....I hate packing...especially when it is meant to include everything I might (lol) need for the next six weeks (which most of the time is far less than I had thought) ;)
ReplyDeleteI really admire you for how you deal with it. Have a pleasant trip!
Claudia xxx
Great that you're so organised with your projects, I hope that your packing goes just as well! Have a fun time with your Mum and make the most of that time away :-) (driving or flying?)
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Sally
Beautiful project Alison. Hope you have a safe journey and I know you will enjoy yourself. I could have given you some bits and pieces for the dolls house xxx Hugs Rita xxxx
ReplyDeleteBLC! Who minds what size the chunky is? This is fab and I just love the way you manage to stamp around corners! Chris xxx
ReplyDeleteWow to be so organised Alison! The chunky block looks fabulous (just off for a look). Have a safe journey and have a lot of fun with your Mum and the dollhouses. And enjoy playtime with your inks too xxx
ReplyDeletethats very organised Alison - wonderful news - enjoy the Czech Republic - I've been a couple of times - once just to Prague and once on a field trip when I was working at the CEU in Hungary. Both times were fabulous!!! Have fun xx
ReplyDeleteI think I like your size better Alison, lots more room to stamp on! Your stamping and stenciling look wonderful. You really are super organised!! 25 is very impressive indeed. Hope you have a safe journey and a wonderful visit. Hugs, Anne xx
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ReplyDeleteIt's lovely I really like how you manage to stamp around the corners. I indulged in this one at Ally Pally's and can't wait to start playing with it.
Good luck with the packing and have a fabulous time!!
enjoy yourself & I look forward to looking at the 25 projects you have done. Now that's planning :D - well done & have a lovley time.
ReplyDeleteWow Alison, cannot believe that you've done 25 DT pieces - breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteHope you'll enjoy the time in the Czech Republic.
Off to take a closer look at AO.
You must be a crafting machine! This is another very interesting piece. Have a safe and enjoyable trip.
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Beautiful project, wish I could be as organised. Have a goof trip.
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Now that's what I call organised!
ReplyDeleteOff for a catch up of your recent makes.
Have a good trip.
Avril xx
wow you are just a little ball of dynamite with your preparations Alison......love your beautifully designed nature theme piece. Safe journey and have a great time, Annette x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - the colours, stamps....everything!!! Well done with your preparations! I'm sure you will enjoy your time away all the more! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteThe box en stamps are beautiful, colors are nice.
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Beautiful piece Alison and well done on getting 25 DT pieces good to go. Enjoy your trip - I can see your clothing going as hand luggage and your crafty supplies taking up the whole suitcase :-) xx
ReplyDeleteI loved this project, one of my top 10 favorites of yours. Wow, you're not suffering crafty burnout? Good luck with packing, I wouldn't be able to decide, take or leave! Have a safe and enjoyable trip.
ReplyDeleteI love these sturdy wood creations-this one is very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCan't believe you have manage to fit in work and all the DT pieces as well.
I can feel excitement in this post-bet you can't wait to make lots of wonders for the museum :)
Love Chrissie x
Stunning project Alison, really very beautiful. I am in awe that you have 25 DT projects prepared, that's fantastic achievement. Good luck with the rest of the packing & preparations & I hope you have a safe & pleasant journey on Friday.
ReplyDeleteWow, 25 DT projects. You are amazing! Off to visit the AO blog and check out your creation. :)
ReplyDeleteStunning canvas. I love how you used the nest stamp. It looks great going over the side.
ReplyDeleteI saw the whole project on the Artistic Outpost Blog! Wonderful piece , absolutely beautiful i the metal inserts and embossing!BArbarayaya
ReplyDeleteYou are such a hoot! "All I is anything I could conceivably want to play with during the next six or seven weeks." Yeah, no problem!! I can't even pack for a crafty evening out with friends. There are just too many "must haves!!!" Have a great trip and I hope you brought all the stuff you'll need. Did you remember underwear?
ReplyDeleteYou are one organised gal! Well done.
ReplyDeleteLove this canvas. Looks great going over the edge!
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Unbelievable, dear Alison - you must have been crafting day and night! Your artworks are sooo beautiful, I only had a look and didn´t comment, because I had not so much time, but I read every post and enjoyed all these pretty things you made.
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xxx Evelyn
You are going to be gone a long time. I know you will buy some neat finds there too. I really am attracted to your block of wood. It is really neat the way the bird's nest goes around the corner. Wonder what kind of bird built that nest!!
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25 projects finished!?!?!? Can I borrow some, please? I've fallen behind (and cant' catch up!) Good luck with the packing. I can't wait to read about this year's trip.
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