Wednesday 27 June 2012

WOYWW.....

What a lovely week I've had so far.....
  • Sunday was our gorgeous Grandson Stephen's christening [see post below] so it was spent in the company of family and friends and a truly wonderful time was had by all.
  •  Monday was spent having fun with my 'much older sister' Jo...and what fun we had too.  We chatted, giggled, entertained my two hunky firemen who clean my windows [yes I did say firemen] , drank coffee and dumfed....and here are my latest results that will be heading for our blog shop very soon when I've found the time to bead them up.

  • Yesterday was spent with my gorgeous munchkins.  Lots of fun was had by all.

And today?  What's on my work desk today?




This is my latest prom dress.  It has 6 layers to the skirt, all needing shortening and I have to take the bodice in to fit....Lots and lots of work but I love the challenge and it is such a pretty colour too.



Some of you will remember the ABC bag I made for the twins.  It included a 'f'' for fish but alas the little fish met it's doom when their chocolate Labrador ate it so I have made a replacement one....not easy to do as the details of the last one was printed on the fabric but I'm sure this one looks fishy enough  :-)


The other thing I wanted to share with you is my fab new business signs that our daughter Amy and her hubby  Dave printed for me.  As I now close on a Tuesday to look after the twins I needed my hours of business changing on my signs.  I'm thrilled to bits with the new signs so thank you both so much.

If anyone wants any business signs / banners making then you can follow their link to find out more.



Last but by no means least these are two of my latest ATCs from the birthday swap.
22. Jane and
23. Cardarian

Thank you so much girls.  I love them.





Hope you've enjoyed my little catch up this week.  Please leave me a comment before you rush off to visit Julia and join in the WOYWW fun and I will do my best to pay you a return visit when I can find a minute.
Hugs,
Annie x

40 comments:

Twiglet said...

Fab post - always so positive - even when you have so much to do. x Jo

kissinia said...

Nice to see you busy at working on different things! Have a great day and happy WOYWW! kissinia

Lynn Holland said...

Dumfing dumfing dumfing must find out more about this marvellous word.
Lynn. 76

Inkypinkycraft said...

Wow you are one busy lady!! Have a great week
Ps I have some nearly a year blog candy
Trace x 58

Anonymous said...

Always so busy! And "much older?" oh dear. :)

Your grandson is just as sweet as can be. Lovely ATCs as well.

Mary Anne (1)

Neet said...

First of all, are you feeling any better? Hope so.
Now looking through your post - love the photo of the grandson, such a happy little chappie.
Then - gorgeous dumfing, beautiful dress but oh what a challenge for you - I would be lost! The fish - looks great to me and the sign, well did I not see it last week - sneak preview?
Finally - great atc's - bet you have a lovely collection now.
Thanks for sharing and take care - Hugs, Neet #20 xx

Ann B said...

What a lovely little boy, so happy, and I had a peep at the photos of your Grandchildren in the pop-up ball pool and in the toy box. When I was little our 'toy box' was a bottom drawer, my favourite game was to tip out all the toys and sit in my 'boat'.

Ann B
#71

JoZart Designs said...

Aaaahhhh! Stephen looks a real little man now and no longer a baby. Blessings for his Christening!
I love the sign ... one of my friends does the same as you and she is "The Nimble Thimble"!!!
I love all your atcs... it was such fun.
Really enjoyed a browse through the posts of the family and the twins look as though they are up to allsorts. WE used the travel cot as a "prison" heh heh! Safe place I mean really!!!
Lots of love JoZarty
Hope you are feeling good too x

lisa said...

You always pack your post with so many interesting things, Annie, you have such a busy life.
Your Grandson looks so handsome, what a cutie he is.
It doesn't seem two minutes since it was time for all those prom dresses to have an airing, is it really that time of year again.
Happy WOYWW
Hugs Lisax #98

Carmen said...

I must have missed your ABC bag but it sounds a brilliant idea and I think your fishy is perfectly fishy :P

Gorgeous piccy of your grandson :)

sandra de said...

Love the sign and I am pleased to see you are not working on a Tuesday (just kidding!!) I don't know how you fit it all in 7 days. Those dumflings are beautiful
Sandra @105

Kate said...

Keeping yourself busy as usual, hopefully that means you are all better now. Great new sign too!!

** Kate **

KatzElbows said...

Love the dress/desk! 6 layers, that is a hell of a lot of work. Good luck with it. And fab dumphing. One of these days, when I get a permanent job, I'm going to treat myself to a piece. And then put it on my desk. It's good to have a dream!

cheers, rachel#68

Angie said...

Great post ...Steven is so cute in that suit. I had to smile over the demize of the fish ....dogs will be dogs.lol Love the sign too xx

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Stephen's grin is infectious - what a character he's shaping up to be! So glad you had a wonderful day for his Christening, a lovely family occasion. We were in Wales for my Dad's 90th birthday, happy and sad all rolled into one.....
Love your dumfings, they really are beautiful. Is the technique easy??
Hugs, LLJ #3 xx

Anonymous said...

Wow, what a busy time I've had. Stephen is adorable.

Happy WOYWW

Zoe #54

HeARTworks said...

What a cute little fishy! I love a challenge too, but I'm not up for a sewing challenge! What a busy woman you are! Patsy from
HeARTworks

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Popped around and simply Love all the photos of your little ones.
I also love what you and Jo do with this beading and felting..beautiful works of art.
Have a wonderful week enjoying whatever time permits and thanks for sharing your fun blog ideas.

505whimsygirl said...

Hi Annie,

What a cutie Stephen is! He has quite the personality, doesn't he. I can see it all over his cute little face!

The dumfing looks wonderful.

Now, I have to ask, how does one get firemen to clean your windows?

Thanks for visiting me already!

Hugs,
Kay #36

s4rah said...

Your grandson is so sweet! And I am in awe of your sewing. Happy WOYWW! Sarah (88)

mamapez5 said...

Hi Annie. In just love those poppies, but I am sooo glad I don't have to tackle the prom dress!
Have a great week.
Kate x

Serendipity Stamping said...

My favorites for this posting - of course you ggrandson and then your new wonderful sign. Well done to your children. #118

Debs Willis said...

Great catch up - love little smiley chappy!

Happy woyww

Debs #146

JB said...

Hi Annie, am glad you got atc mail alright. I haven't managed to post today - bit sad bout that, maybe tomorrow. Have taken up crochet again. Jane x

Elizabeth said...

What a brilliant week you've had. Your grandson is absolutely adorable - such a gorgeous smile. The prom dress looks like a real challenge ... just wish I could fit into something as pretty again! The ATCs are great too. Wishing you a happy week. Elizabeth x #17

Mrs A. said...

Your Grandson looks so cute and so grown up in his christening finery.
That is so unfair showing me all those gorgeous poppies. Just bought one from Jo via the shop.
Lots going on in my life just lately so there has been no time in which to partake with WOYWW.I keep tabs but just can't always comment. hugs Mrs A.

Anne said...

Your posts are always good to read, so much in them but then you always seem so busy. Your grandson is so cute and a Christening and family gathering so good. Love the new sign and of course your dumfings!
#150 Anne x

ScrappnBee said...

How big your little man has gotten! He is SO cute for his big day! Love the dumfings. You and Jo do such great work on them! How did you score a pair of firemen to clean your windows? ;) Thanks for sharing! Have a great WOYWW -Amanda x61

Karen said...

What a cute little man!!!! So happy looking. Thanks for stopping by my blog, am trying to play catch up in between hospital visits daily. Karen 86 x

Princess Judy Palmer said...

Love little Stephen's photo! He looks like such a happy chap, and dressed very dapper to boot! Lovely dumfings, as always. Congrats on the new spiffy sign. It looks good! I hope this Mr. Fish can swim fast enough to avoid the fate of his predecessor.

akilli melek said...

isnt he such a cutie. As usual love your dumfing.
caroline #137

Hettie said...

Variety is the spice of life, so they say, and you certainly have variety! You must be a Spice Girl!! LOL!
xx

SueH said...

You’ve certainly had a full week Annie…………… as usual!
It always amazes me how you manage to fit everything in.

I wasn’t aware that dogs like the taste of fish, I thought that was only cats, Lol! You’ve done a great job with the replacement thought and the markings look fine to me.

Little Stephen looks really cute in his little suit and he looks so happy too

Thanks for stopping by this week.

Happy Crafting!
Sue
x
# 143

Kirsty.A said...

Your desk is always so busy! What a cutie your grandson is!

Sue from Oregon said...

while I thouroughly enjoyed all your pics for WOYWW...I would have loved to see a pic of the clean windows showing off the firemen! LOL

peggy aplSEEDS said...

happy WOYWW! i enjoyed your post today and had a laugh about the fish. i would love to have someone like you nearby since i always need alterations to clothes and i'm not too good at it! your grandchildren are all so cute!!!
hugs, #23 peggy aplSEEDS

Sandy said...

Your sign is so great what a fab job they did. Love the dress, and your dumfing projects are lovely. What a great dress you have been busy. Sandy :)

Morti said...

I had to chuckle at the idea of the fish being eaten by the lab. And how funny (Monday's post), that you sit and have a cuppa with a chocolate biscuit (Rocky) and a chocolate bar (Wispa).... LOL....

Lovely work - that prom dress is indeed fabulous. was it just a turn up or did you have to take scissors to it? If the latter, I hope you kept the clippings to recycle!!!

Sorry I'm a bit late this week....

Morti #59

Lavinia said...

Hi Annie! Hope you well & the munch-kins are too :) sorry with the late reply, no net for days here or phone, blooming Sky argh....love the poppy
felting pic's, on the ones you sent me & the ACT are on my Special shelf ;) only the good things get on that! Have a good week!
Lavinia
x

Kezzy said...

Hi Annie, thank you so much for your kind words, I am sorry I haven't visited over the last few weeks but as you can imagine family life has been quite difficult. Your comment made me feel like I had made the right decision and I really appreciate that. Wow I really love the sign, such a cute pic of Stephen, I would like your window cleaners!!!, love the felt/embroidery flowers they look stunning. Gorgeous ATC's I'm in the middle of putting mine on the wall, I received 3 and they were beautiful. I think you should be well impressed with your fish and I agree the prom dress looks stunning. I'm not so sure my daughter will be wearing something so beautiful, she prefers black jeans, black tops etc and has told me that she would like a dress from blue banana!! don't get me wrong they are quite cheap at £40 but most of them have skulls on!!!! Happy woyww :-) Kerry xxx