Things have been a bit manic here in the last couple of weeks, especially at work where two colleagues broke their ankles and another was on holiday, so the rest of us were running around like headless chickens for a while there. One of the ankle breakers is back at work, and yes, they were hanging out together doing stupid things worthy of a Living Darwin Award nomination, but I won’t go in to it here!
I also bought a new car last Saturday! It’s a 2009 Ford Focus, my old 1997 Escort was getting just a bit long in the tooth and wouldn’t have made it through another Michigan winter. I’ve been looking all year for a gently used Focus with not a lot of luck in my price range, and then last week three came up at once! So it was a bit of a mad panic getting round the dealers, test driving the cars, haggling and working out deals etc, but I brought my new to me car home on Saturday, and blogged about it on Monday if you want to have a look!!
But, enough about that, you’re here to see What’s On My Workdesk today, which quite frankly is not a lot considering all that’s been going on. I haven’t set foot in my little room for over a week (even forgot to water my Ivy plant!) but my brother has a milestone birthday coming up on August 12th so I naturally made a card for him, which was a WIP here.
I’m using a wonderful digital image by the incredibly talented Mo Manning called Two Toby, and Toby is having himself quite a tantrum, lying on his back kicking his legs in the air and screaming blue murder. I was working on his little red face, which is now a bit more purple, with pencils and blending stumps. You’ll have to call back later to see how I worked a screaming two year old in to a 50th birthday card! I won’t be posting it until the 12th as my brother does know this blog address, not that he ever visits, but we all know about Murphy’s Law right? The card base is sitting there too, and that’s about it, nothing very exciting I’m afraid, and I most likely wouldn’t have made it back in to the craft room if it wasn’t for the fact that I had to make a card. Too much going on at the moment, that’s all, I’m actually looking forward to the end of summer, cooler temperatures and a bit more time to myself!!
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Wipso said:
Love your images. Have fun colouring them in.
A x
Anne said:
That is a fantastic image 😉 Had a look at the car and left a comment – fabby
Anne x
Jan McConnell said:
What a cute image and yes, do let us know how you worked this into your brother’s card.
helen said:
Great images, I am sure your brother will love it.
kath said:
cute images brenda…have fun colouring and we need to see the finished card…thanks for sharing hugs kath xxx
Gez said:
Great colouring Brenda. I just love working with Mo’s images. They are all super. 🙂 Have fun. Can’t wait to see your finished card. Good luck with your new car. Just been having a catch up with your blog.. loving your camping trip photos. What a beautiful part of the world! Wishing you a good week. Hugs, Gez.xx
Sid said:
Pens & pencils, great crafting supplies !!
Jozarty said:
Thanks for the peek. love that big blue cutting mat and images
JoZarty
Heather x said:
for some reason I can’t view your pics, but going by mo’s images it must be something beautiful your working on :0)
*hugs* Heather x
Penni said:
Hi
Great images, Mo is fab isn’t she? Love your workspace.
Thanks for visiting me, if you would like me to send you some HM images, just drop me an email with your address, I’d be happy to send you some.
Hugs
Penni
X
Hazel (didos) said:
Ah what a cute image. Hee Hee my Toby was a Jake who still acts up at 13! Thanks for sharing and enjoy the Focus. Fords are great cars. Hazelxoxo
Maarit said:
Oh I love MM images!
Hugs
Maarit
Pam said:
Hi hon thanks for popping over for a nosey at my purhases I spent about $120 on crafting, which does seem a little restrained but then I did by 3 pairs of shoes (inc some fab nine west patent heels) and some jeans and tops oh and some cake decorating bits and a cake stand so didn’t do too badly!!! Love the idea of a tantrum throwing 2 year old on your brothers card Hugs Pam x
Spyder said:
oohooo lookie, fir the first time ever my name email and blog are already in those little boxes, for once blogger is talking Worldpress! sorry I’m sooo late, I’m a very slow reader and not much good at typing. I love your Mo imgaes, they are sooo cute, and will lookout for the card when it’s done, good luck with your ‘new’ car..have a good woyww
(Lyn))
Phree said:
Lovely workspace, that image looks great – interested to see how it turns into a card for a 50yo!
Cardarian said:
Love your image – it will be great on a card – but I wonder very much how you will make it into one for a 50 year old! I have a brother too so that image would come in handy, ha, ha…
Thank you for your comment on my blog,
Hugs,
Cardarian
Jozarty said:
Thanks for your visit to my WOYWW and you lovely comments. I adore that quote you left!
Till Wednesday!
Jo x
Bleubeard and Elizabeth said:
Sounds like work is really the big event of the week, although I am looking forward to seeing how you work that image into your brother’s birthday card. Yep, I’m really late this week, but happy belated WOYWW.
ikki said:
Hi, late but here at last! Your photos are brill really enjoyed brousing! Hope you’ll show us your finished card next week – look interesting. ikki
Sunshine Girl said:
I so love that image of that little boy and love the way you have done his red face! Hope your brother likes the card and enjoy your new car – I have a focus although mine is now 11 years old, OH wants me to change it but I am waiting for it to fall apart first!
Julia Dunnit said:
Am very late Brenda – no broken ankles but a real work problem involved! Anyway, am sure you won’t mind. Do you know I had totally forgotten about the foam stix – isn’t it true that we get sucked into new stuff and forget the originals that work a treat! Love that image – am sure that your bro will really appreciate being reminded of his terrible twos!
*Chrissie* said:
Love those images…. and enjoy that new car!
Chrissie
Maz H said:
Great image – Mo does some great images doesn’t she? Great colouring too. x
Linda said:
Your brother’s card sounds like it is going to be very cute. Enjoy your new car!