Tuesday, 25 January 2011

WOYWW/CA/USA

We've managed to get some good crafting in, here in California and our main quest was, at the request of our friend Mary, to make a special card to send to a US soldier who has been very severely injured.
I made two cards, one of which will be posted out to him by Mary.
Maybe it's the American experience rubbing off on me as I've made Western style cards totally away from my style but it's great to have so many stamps and so much equipment at my disposal.
Mary's craft room, in her new house, is ginormous and has an island of 7 tables for workshops so we can spread out in comfort. I thought I'd died and gone to craft heaven when I first saw it. She also has a room dedicated to die cutting and cardstock and another for all her inks, sprays, and scrapbook papers.
Here's my area of my desk where I have just finished my cards
Call in on stamping ground, the blog of our general factotum and illustrious leader Julia who started us all on this crazy weekly owning up to the state of our work desks. This week I'm crafting in a far off land  in a crafting scene of wonder and joy!
We are having a great time on the run up to CHA in LA on Friday. Good food and too much of it, good friends and lots of crafting and today we visited a variety of craft shops in the area and made a dent in our luggage allowance for the return journey. There are lots of bargains to be had with discounts of up to 70% and many sale items. 
Lots of love to all at home in England!




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36 comments:

  1. Cardarian 25 January 2011 at 21:33

    Hiya Jo!

    You made some lovely cards - ha, ha love your new style! It must great out there - huh what good shopping!! 70% off???? Well I guess that payed for the flight! :-)
    Have a lovely time!!!
    Hugs,
    Cardarian

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  2. Carola Bartz25 January 2011 at 22:30

    Beautiful cards, I love them and especially the first one which reminds me of the desert. And what a gigantic craftroom your friends has, wow! I'm glad that you have such a good time here in CA.

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  3. Hels Sheridan25 January 2011 at 22:51

    loving those cards.. and WOW at the studio... tis amazing! Hels #6

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  4. Neet25 January 2011 at 23:21

    It seems really strange writing this on your blog when you are stood a few yards away from me. Happy WOYWW'ing Jo!

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  5. Bleubeard and Elizabeth25 January 2011 at 23:35

    Holy cow. I nearly died and went to heaven when I read there was a room for die cutting and one for her sprays and inks. What a place. And 70 % off is a bargain you could NOT pass up. I'm so happy for you. As for the food, now you know why we Americans are all so FAT!! And look at you at number 23. Isn't CA time great??? Happy WOYWW from #10.

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  6. Tuire Flemming25 January 2011 at 23:36

    What a craft room!!! Love your American style ;)

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  7. Helen26 January 2011 at 00:34

    What a space!! Have a great time at CHA.

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  8. Marjo26 January 2011 at 01:00

    OMGosh, stunning crafting areas. Lucky lucky you!

    Thanks for the peek and sharing. Hugs, Marjo #7, Happy WOYWW.

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  9. Zue26 January 2011 at 01:45

    Why not make western style cards..they make a nice change. I look again with envy at the enormous workroom.
    have fun
    Sue xx 40

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  10. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards26 January 2011 at 02:04

    Oh,how I love the cards..and so feel for the soldier for who the first one was made.. what great sacrifice they make.. so lovely and just adore the craft space..mm too much to chose from would be a dilemma!
    Shaz in oz.x

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  11. Jinny Holt26 January 2011 at 02:19

    Wow that is a mahusive craft space.

    Love the cards

    Thanks for sharing

    Jinny #76

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  12. Artyjen26 January 2011 at 02:31

    Fabulous desk space to make fabulous cards! Looks like a good time is being had over there....keep grabbing those bargains ;)
    xoxo Sioux

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  13. Annie26 January 2011 at 02:49

    Oh Jo I bet your feel like you have died and gone to heaven. What an amazing space to play in. Think it does us all good to use stash we wouldn't normally use from time to time. Love the cards.
    A x

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  14. Joey26 January 2011 at 02:51

    Hi Jo

    Gorgeous cards and they will be so well appreciated.

    Joey xx

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  15. Dotpat26 January 2011 at 03:06

    Those cards as you know Jo are right up my street, love em. Glad you are haveing agood time

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  16. Sue26 January 2011 at 03:33

    Hi Jo
    gorgeous cards, oh my look at that craftroom,i can only dream of such a wonderful space, have fun,have great day, happy WOYWW sue,x (30)

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  17. Ciara26 January 2011 at 03:53

    Well yee hah! I'm green with envy at your crafty shopping trip, there are always such great bargains to be had in the US. And you must be beside yourself with excitement at the prospect of CHA. Can't wait to hear all about it :-)

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  18. Sarah26 January 2011 at 04:53

    Heaven indeed - they just don't have small craft rooms there do they!!!! Wow - just indulge and savour!!!! Lucky you. Great cards and colouring too.

    Sarah (sasa)

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  19. judith@poppy cottage26 January 2011 at 05:29

    Wow Jo, what a craft room!!!She is one lucky lady. I hope you have a fab time at CHA, come back with lots of ideas, and tales to tell, Judith xx

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  20. Cathy26 January 2011 at 06:18

    Fab desk, looks like you've good things going on.
    Cathy xx

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  21. donnalouiserodgers26 January 2011 at 07:36

    factotum, yay - marvelous word -

    i miss the strawberries but I can see you are indeed in hogs heaven,

    I do not envy you your card brief, soldiers have My Never ending Respect for the adjustment these young men have to make to overcome their original traumas,... well none of us that haven't been there can even start to guess, they show such determination in surviving and becoming psychologically whole again despite their physical devastation. let's hope for Peace some day for us All.

    On a lighter note - can't await to see your new ideas and stash.

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  22. karen26 January 2011 at 07:55

    Great cards! Funny how being there changed your style! It is a very Western looking theme!
    Have fun at CHA! I am so jealous and will be living through you vicariously!
    xoxo Karen

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  23. Andria26 January 2011 at 09:02

    Great workspace, crafty heaven.

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  24. Angie26 January 2011 at 09:23

    Have not posted a WOYWW ...just a proud nana one ..but thought I would drop by a few friends.
    Love the cards ...as will the recipient. LOL over the stash/lugage allowance ....would it be worth getting rid of clothes ...maybe have them posted back as 'used clothes left behind'??????

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  25. Mrs A.26 January 2011 at 10:02

    Craft Room? Where do I get my tickets. Love those 2 cards. Thney just oooze cowboys and dessert sun. Enjoy rest of your trip
    Mrs A. #97

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  26. okienurse26 January 2011 at 11:16

    Beautiful cards! Love the workspace. Vickie #59

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  27. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)26 January 2011 at 11:22

    That much space is phenominal, a room just for inks etc and another for die cutting. I would think I had died and gone to heaven. The western cards are beautiful.

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  28. Simply Shaz26 January 2011 at 11:53

    Great cards for a great cause :) What a FAB room...Love it!
    Hope you have a great time while you are away!
    Shaz x

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  29. lisa26 January 2011 at 13:10

    Is that a craft room or a craft house. Wow, Jo what a brilliant space your friend has. It sounds like you are all having a brilliant time. The cards are both great, America has sure rubbed off on your style!!!!!
    Enjoy your trip and can't wait to hear all about CHA and what bargains you bring back.
    Hugs Lisax

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  30. Unknown26 January 2011 at 14:32

    love the cards and no some body who would love the one with the horse.

    im so jealous of the room wow defo craft heaven hope i get a key to get in lol

    missing you loads and cant wait to see your craft goodies you bought xxx

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  31. Vicki B in OP NY26 January 2011 at 16:37

    Enjoy CHA - hope I can go there someday. Happy that you and your friend are enjoying the huge studio space! Safe travels,
    Vicki - a little inkling 180

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  32. Carole Campanile26 January 2011 at 16:52

    Lovely cards and for such a good cause.
    I would sell my entire collection of Basic Grey DP for a room like Mary's.
    Have fun at CHA.

    CaroleB #135

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  33. Unknown27 January 2011 at 02:35

    great space here, enjoy cha

    thanks for the peep

    hugs
    Judie xx 158

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  34. Tertia27 January 2011 at 10:46

    Enjoy CHA I am so jealous, I can just die! That craft room looks amazing!
    Tertia 137

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  35. Nicky27 January 2011 at 13:01

    What what a craft room, I would love to go over just for the craft shopping we have so few craft shops around - you cards lots lovely ~ Nicky 17

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  36. BrossArtAddiction29 January 2011 at 04:02

    Wow what a stunning craft room, I'm so jealous...lol! And isn't Michaels just the best and even better with coupons!!

    Happy be-lated WOYWW and
    Thanks for the peek! :D

    ƸӜƷ...x♥Tracey♥x...ƸӜƷ

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