Wednesday, 30 November 2011

What's on Your Worktop Wednesday No. 130

Well what's on my worktop is my marathon that I have finally finished.  I think it is the reason I now have a bad back as I was so scrunched up doing it and fiddling around with it.  Has it been worth the effort and pain, well I think so, I am quietly pleased with it and did enjoy making it.  All in all it didn't take too long - about 2 1/2 days work.  It is not an original I have completely copied it from someone else.  I saw it on "Always about Colour" blog and it was done by Chris and I really liked it so I have copied it.  As it is not an original idea of my own I won't be entering any challenges with it but I can hardly wait to fill it with goodies which will be today as it is December first tomorrow - OMG!!  I did manage to have a tidy up in my craft room yesterday but you can't really it and I think its got a bit messy again, why do I bother?  Its obviously not meant to be tidy.  If you head over to the Leader of the Pack's blog, Julia you can check out the other worktops from around the world - I can guarantee its very addictive (my family always said I was a nosey parker!!).  Anyway here it is:


Right I'm off now to join in all the fun over at Julia's - see you tomorrow, take care xx
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36 comments:

  1. Kath Stewart30 November 2011 at 08:31

    gorgeous make...hope the back recovers soon...thanks for the crafty snoop...Happy WOYWW...hugs kath xxx (33)

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  2. jude30 November 2011 at 08:36

    Absolutely stunning love the colour combo youve used.Thanks for sharing.Have fab wednesday and creative festive week ahead!Hope back gets better soon.
    hugs judex 9

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  3. Neil30 November 2011 at 10:05

    Hi there and thanks for the peek into your creative zone. It's a lovely card, thanks for sharing. Hope you have a brilliant week and have plenty of creative time!
    Neil #24

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  4. Gabrielle30 November 2011 at 10:15

    Love your advent calendar - incredible amount of work gone into it. You stopped by and asked about the folders for my stamps - they are just A4 lever arch files - though I did cut the excess from the cover of one - I intend to the same to the other if I ever get 5 minutes! Happy Wednesday!!!

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  5. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards30 November 2011 at 10:46

    ah this is really lovely, the intricate details when you click on it are just amazing, Susan and yes know that feeling in the back had it yesterday lie on the floor for ten minutes and it straightens out the kinks - that is what my dad does and I do now! funny that! God bless, happy WOYWW! Shaz in oz.x

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  6. ♥Gemma♥30 November 2011 at 12:12

    Your advent is amazing hun...i would love to have a go at something like this for my boys!!
    hugs and xxx
    Gemma

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  7. Lulabelle30 November 2011 at 12:36

    I love your advent!
    Great desk.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Franka Benjaminsen30 November 2011 at 12:40

    Copied or not, mostly you give it your own details. Love your advent and love the colours and papers you've used. Thanks for visiting me and a happy WOYWW. Bye, Franka #16

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  9. Sunshine Girl30 November 2011 at 12:41

    Oooh that is so lovely - I have made an advent calendar this year too just need to fill it before the children get home from school! (well child one is at my Moms due to the strike!). Thanks for sharing. Sunshine Girl – No 4

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  10. Ann B30 November 2011 at 12:45

    Great advent box Susan, love the colours and it doesn't matter that it isn't original - as they say, 'there's nothing new under the sun'.
    Thanks for visiting my blog and your lovely comment. The pop-up card isn't from a CD (don't own any) I just played about with two pieces of card to make the inner 'step', stamped the houses (Crafty Individuals stamps) twice and stuck one row on the card base and the other on the step.

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  11. MvM-design30 November 2011 at 13:27

    Great desk, love your advent box!!
    Thanks for sharing ;-)
    Hugs Marleen #14

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  12. Lunch Lady Jan30 November 2011 at 13:44

    I LOVE things with little drawers in, and your advent creation is no different. It's really wonderful. My 18 and 15 year old would love that even now :)
    Hugs, LLJ #40 xx

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  13. Anonymous30 November 2011 at 13:56

    What a great desk I love the advent with all the super little drawers, I can see why you are pleased with it. Have a great Wednesday. Laura

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  14. Doreen30 November 2011 at 15:47

    Wow what a masterpiece,love it.xxx

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  15. jude30 November 2011 at 16:18

    Omg thanks for your note im still in shock to be honest just can't believe me a winner over £200 pounds of crafting stuff santa sure has come early..lol
    By the way adore that advent calendar think i may start one in jan at least may have it finished by dec next year..lol
    hugs judex

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  16. Sylvia/LittleTreasures30 November 2011 at 16:42

    What a darling little creation. Lots of patience? Love the colors kinda reminds me of Mary Engelbriets designs.
    Thanks for stopping by enjoy WOYWW.

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  17. JoZart Designs30 November 2011 at 16:44

    Your Advent Calendar is so lovely and I'm sure it will be an all time treasure.
    Love JoZarty
    Thanks for visiting!

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  18. Annie30 November 2011 at 17:03

    That is really wonderful and well worth all your effort.
    A x

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  19. Vicky30 November 2011 at 18:34

    It's so beautiful Susan...

    big hugs Vicky xx

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  20. fairy thoughts30 November 2011 at 20:46

    WOW what a lovely advent box, so much work but you should feel very pleased with yourself. only one thing I would want to 'muddle' the numbers up sorry
    happy woyww
    janet

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  21. Debbie30 November 2011 at 20:50

    This is so beautiful Susan...you have been so busy and its absolutely stunning. Great project.
    Debbie x

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  22. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)30 November 2011 at 22:00

    Quietly pleased? I would be dancing up and down in glee if I had created something as beautiful as that. It is stunning, and so detailed. Thank you for your visit and kind comments earlier today. Maggie C #59

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  23. lisa1 December 2011 at 00:03

    This must have taken you ages, I'd be more than quietly pleased, it's stunning. I remember seeing it on Chris' blog and loving it. How lovely to have something that comes out year after year.
    Happy WOYWw
    Hugs Lisax #61

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  24. Pam1 December 2011 at 01:59

    What a beautiful advent! I love the brighter colors and patterns in yours. This is quite the keepsake - small price to pay w/the back :D Hope you had chocolates.

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  25. Shoshi1 December 2011 at 02:11

    Gorgeous Advent calendar! How they've moved on from the cardboard ones with the windows that we used to have as kids. Sorry to hear you're suffering with your back still, and hope it gets better soon.

    Thanks for your nice comment on my blog - I got sick of rolling the sleeves up! It wasn't hard once I got going and I'm really pleased I've done it now. I'm feeling much better today although my throat is still sore and I'm still coughing, but today I was well enough to do some creating in my ARTHaven! I think the fact that I managed it has helped me feel even better! Happy WOYWW, Shoshi #62

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  26. okienurse1 December 2011 at 05:35

    WOW Suzie that is absolutely awesome! I am working on an advent calender but probably won't get it done until the weekend...oh well it is just me and the DH here at home so it really doesn't matter! Hope your back feels better soon. Thanks for sharing and hope you have a great week! Vickie #67

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  27. Craftychris1 December 2011 at 09:51

    What a wonderful advent calender - you are very clever!! Thank you for becoming my 3rd follower - the others had disappeared from view for some reason - it keeps happening!I'm so excited you joined. Your blog is fab - I am now following you too x

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  28. RosA1 December 2011 at 10:38

    Love the colours you have used on your little boxes! Thanks for visiting my blog and for your lovely comment re my canvas.

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  29. April1 December 2011 at 12:14

    WOW this is FAB!!!!! I am soooo glad you posted this piccie, I'm sure they're a very well known product but I hadn't come across them before, probably due to me only making cards really, this is just great and I am definately going to buy a kit and have a go for next year, your post made me look this item up and there so many ideas out there! You never know if I start it soon I may even get it done by next xmas :o) x

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  30. Morti1 December 2011 at 14:03

    Well, that's just gorgeous - so you shouldn't just be quietly pleased, but trumpeting your triumph from the rooftops!

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  31. Lisa-Jane1 December 2011 at 20:26

    That really is gorgeous, and totally worth the effort (but maybe not the bad back - ouch!)

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  32. Anne1 December 2011 at 20:46

    The Advent calender is gorgeous. Hope the back is better soon. Anne x

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  33. Sue B 1 December 2011 at 22:18

    Ooh this is gorgeous Susan! I love, love the image and the whole design is awesome!!
    Ah I know what you mean re. your back. I can totally do my back in just colouring if I don't get in right position!! Really hope yours feels better soon!!
    Hugs Sue xx

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  34. Julia Dunnit2 December 2011 at 08:30

    It's a triumph Susan...I love it...hope you get masses of enjoyment from it.To ease your back, please take the month off from tidying your desk!
    Well that's what you wanted, huh?!!

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  35. Neet9 December 2011 at 09:00

    Well worth the time it took you to make it - this is amazing! (I thought I was commenting on this blog late but I said on the current one (7th) that I was over a week late - doh!)
    Lovely work you do.
    Hugs, Neet #1 on the 7th (doh)

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  36. Spyder4 June 2012 at 15:18

    I missed this so I popped over from April's link on one of her WOYWW posts, it's fabulous! and April's is coming along fantastically too!
    (Lyn)

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