Join us on our weekly jaunt around the work desks of the Universe and nosey at all we have been up to, where we craft, all the mess we've made and even take the chance to hop on board the fun train and show us yours.
Julia of stamping-ground is the driver, station master and chief controller of this wonderful world wide tour.
I'm back on the floor again for WOYWW this week, as I've been die cutting scores of gingerbread men for DD1 to make into bunting as an extra for her forthcoming craft shows.
It's far to cold to be in my workroom so I decamped to warmer climes.
I didn't think I'd be here to show my work desk this week but I don't fly off to Germany until this afternoon so, as you can guess, this is prepped the night before. I'll have my ipad with me so I may even be able to hop around for a nosey later.
Aren't they sweet!
DD1 also thought it might be a good idea to make this Pirate, Jolly Roger style, bunting too so I'm just experimenting here making a few prototypes for her approval.
Angel Update
Gorgeous Gloria fluttered through my letterbox .....and she's causing trouble already... See! I just caught her getting stuck into my cakes. We had visited our favourite Chantilly Cafe & Patisserie (which I blogged about a while ago) for lunch as a treat for DH before I leave him home alone whilst I'm off enjoying myself. Lunch of ham and chicken pie, with salad for me plus chips for DH, was just so delish and filling that we couldn't manage dessert, so we bought some to bring home and that there Gloria thought she's get in first! It must be the influence of her previous home and maker...... I'll split... she came from LLJ via her fabric frenzy emporium, who told me that she's looks like she's already been around quite a bit as she has a "knowing face". For an angel, I think she's so beautifully dressed and quite a sophisticated dish, ....knowing face and cake robber or not! She has gone to join the chorus of angels I posted on Friday.
Thanks so much Jan for adding to my Heavenly Host.
The lemon cheesecake was my indulgence and the Bakewell Tart was devoured by DH. Kissed by an angel!
My previous post has the templates and info for the chocolate wraps so don't miss it if you requested it from me.
32 comments:
Morning Jo. Hope you have a special and precious time in Germany and I look forward to the catch up when you return. My daughter would enjoy the pirate bunting, is it a sizzix die, I've not seen it before.
Looks like a lot of cutting going on to make the bunting. Love the Angel LLJ sent you and it is so nice of you to share the goodies with her! Have a safe trip. WOYWW isn't up yet but thought I would post anyway. Have a great week. Vickie
I laughed sooo much when I saw Gloria with the cake!! The perfect location..she looked extremely pleased with herself, lol!!! You'll have to keep an eye out for her - she might lead the others astray *grin*
Have a wonderful time with your family in Germany!
Hugs, LLJ #32 xx
Lovely bunting prep there Jo and GG looks lovely eating (or guarding) those delicious looking cakes. Makes my mouth water at the sight of that leon!
Have a truly wonderful time away, safe flying and love to the family.
Hugs, Neet xx
I'm chuckling now Jo :-) Love your latest angel and your gingerbread men are so cute...what a fab idea.
Really hope you have a safe journey and a wonderful time with your family. Please give your little munchkin a big hug from me.
Hugs,
A x
The bunting looks fabulous - love the gingerbread men! Yum to both those desserts.... no wonder the angel wanted some! Have a wonderful trip to Geermany & I know we'll get to share it with you as you are always so generous with your photos. Helen, 8
Your bunting looks brilliant Jo. It'll certainly have lots of people oohing and ahhing over it :) Have a great time in Germany. Px
Hi Jo, I love your gingerbread men and the bunting idea, but imagine showing us those scrumptious cakes. The angel is beautiful. Hugs Rita xx
Oooh great preparation going on there! love the pirates and the angel too. Have a fabulous trip. Thanks for sharing - Sunshine Girl #25
Love the Bunting but that Angel she is really naughty eating all that cake made me laugh thanks for that.
Eliza 39
Happy travels stay safe.
Bet you're so excited to be flying off to visit your little Fraulein, Jo. Have a safe and happy trip.
I have decamped to warmer climes too. Far to chilly upstairs during the day now!!!
Love your beautiful angel from LLJ, looks like butter wouldn't melt but fancy her getting to the cakes first.
Happy WOYWW
Hugs Lisax
Jiminy! Haven't you been busy? and Loving LLJs angel. All I have seen have been simply fabulous, and all so unique. Lovely idea and I do hope it will be an annual event....
Happy WOYWW
MA (9)
Lovely bunting and cakes there Jo and a gorgeous angel. Have a good trip and enjoy your family. Look forward to seeing some photos when you get home.
Ann B
#55
Hello Jo!! Well you've been busy, loving the gingerbread men and pirate bunting! How fab. Have a safe journey and enjoy. I have coffee & I'm off to snoop! Take care Zo xx 45
Cakes look fab no wonder she is being less than angelic! Like idea of gingerbread man bunting, very cute. I think I like the pirate bunting with the wobbly sided triangles best.
** Kate **
Oh the angel is so devine and had a peek below at your other ones they are just lovely... All so different and so beautiful... Gingerbread men are cute.. Sandy :) #31
Bunting City round your way! What a production line... How nice to have a break with your angel and cakes (angel cakes?)... Hope you have a wonderful trip to Germany, and happy WOYWW!
Alison x
#80
Everything looks wonder, but how on earth do you play in the floor? I can still get down; just not quite so easy to get up any more!
Glenda
#65
I wondered what on earth those brown things were on your trimmer cause they're certainly not gingerbread men, but now I see they're either pirate bits or off-cuts of pirates! Took me ages to work that out! Love the chocolate wrappers in the previous post and especially love all those angels, they're all so brilliant but all so different. Have a great time in Germany, looking forward to the photos, hope the weather is good.
Hugs
Brenda 94
Hi Jo!
I thought you already left for Germany and I was thinking you will be back by now! I love all your bunting makes and Jans angel is gorgeous - you will have a lovely collection - hehe mine is lovely too!! Mhmmm those cakes...
Enjoy your time in Germany and I hope to skype when you come back!
Lots of hugs,
Cardarian
Love your bunting and gingerbread. Llj's angel is amazing. I haven't received any yet. Guess I am far away!
FAMFA 95
Great bunting in the making. And I love the sleigh on your previous post - genius!!
Happy Wednesday,
Laura
73
All angels love cake, I have heard they take on the passions of their maker!
where did you get the fab gingerbread man die cut. Sooo cute
janet
Love those gingerbread men - was making real ones with my grandsons last week bet they'd love the bunting ones as well. Have fun with your family. Anne x #124
Have a fab time in Germany - the gorgeous Gloria looks familiar!! x Jo
Have a wonderful time in Germany. You are probably with your special little ones by now.
Love the little gingerbread men, and I'm sure a lot of little boys will enjoy the pirates too.
Gloria is rather gorgeous. I'm glad she left you some cake!
Happy holiday. Kate x #116
Fab Gmen...love the Jolly Roger guys. :) Oh she is quite the angel! Loves her a good cake too! Germany...how fab! Enjoy! Mam 114
Oh My! I'll fight both of you for the desserts, lol. Lemon Cheesecake- my absolute favourite- as long as its proper lemony- I hate buying something lemon and finding they've added so much sugar to sweeten it it ruins it for me. Lemons are supposed to bite you back, don't they know that? Angels are coming along nicely, Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #98
Love the skull and crossbone bunting - which die is it, I think I'm going to need it when Lil Miss B sees it.... LOL....
Angels are definitely in progress, so hopefully they'll be winging their way to you and the other recipient before next Thursday!
Thanks for stopping by.
Now fancy showing me cake just before I go to bed!! Love those gingerbread men! Have great trip! Chrisx
Hi Jo
Thank you so much for the warning about long queues to get through security at the airport due to no use of scanners. EU gone mad as usual! I always get stopped anyhow due to being a Metal Mickey (replacement hip as well as screws in an ankle). Squeak, squeak :)
Sometimes it would be easier just to hop onto the flipping scanner and go through the machine with the hand luggage.
Hope you left some gluhwein there in Germany and are having a really great time. I thought you knew that we have two little grand daughters in Germany, can't wait to see them - it's much too far away, sigh.
Hugs, Di xx
Angel, cake and some lovely skulls..what's not to like. Crafting on the floor too....though I has on Helen's blog for a moment!
Kyla #16
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