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Wednesday, 4 April 2012

WOYWW - 148

Ahem, you won't see my desk as clean and tidy as this very often:
Taken just before I ran away yesterday afternoon to have a break. Working on repetitive makes is likely definitely going to end up with my mind wandering (not hard!) and mistakes.

It's only 80 wedding invitations, 50 folded ones that I'm doing first ready for the inserts as the bride and groom haven't finalised the wording as yet. Then 30 evening function ones just in postcard style. Colours are aubergine and white and each of the 80 envelopes will have a little swirly heart stamped on the back in aubergine :)

Lots of threading diamante hearts onto ribbon to do, but first it's measuring, cutting and layering.

For much more exciting things to see, do hop over to Julia's here and thence other desks, floors, dining tables, trays and beds - even my little white fluffy 'screen duster doggie' looks fed up and a bit bored :)

Crumbs, this 'burning the midnight oil' lark means I hopped in at number 12 this week!

Happy WOYWW!

Di
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46 comments:

  1. Bleubeard and Elizabeth4 April 2012 at 01:19

    hey Di, Now I know what I'm looking at. It's not midnight here, but I'm loving the oil you're burning (grin).

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  2. Spyder4 April 2012 at 02:00

    So tidy! My wedding cards went down the hall across the table and back across the ironing board! to finish up on the sofa! Have a lovely Easter.
    and a great crafty week!
    HaPpY WoYwW!
    ((Lyn)) at #22

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  3. 505whimsygirl4 April 2012 at 03:40

    yep, I recognize those wedding invitations when you first talked about them. The colors and style are really pretty - the little heart really adds a nice elegance!

    Not linking in this week. Today got here way too quickly for me.

    Hugs,
    Kay

    Wow - number 12!!!!

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  4. trisha too4 April 2012 at 04:00

    That DOES look tidy, and so organized, Di!

    Well, no more lost coffee mugs on my table, I had quite a clean out--we'll see how long it lasts!

    :)trisha
    #38

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  5. Amanda4 April 2012 at 07:33

    I don't think i could do repetitive tasks either, I would want to start wandering from the brief and sticking random bits on here and there. I struggle when anyone asks for a copy of a card I have made lol. A very tidy desk too and wonder if it will still be as tidy tonight lol. Hugs, Amanda x

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  6. Helen4 April 2012 at 07:42

    "only" 80?? I can't do repetition I get distracted and bored so am very impressed. You are also very neat.... Have a lovely week. Helen 18

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  7. Beckyt4 April 2012 at 08:22

    super pretty invites, I am not sure I would have the patience to do 80 it takes me long enough to do one card lol.

    Thanks for sharing

    Becky
    @69
    x

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  8. Twiglet4 April 2012 at 08:39

    You need a little helper - now if only they had perfected that Startreck "teleporter". My walk is cancelled so I could lend a hand! lol x Jo

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  9. Lunch Lady Jan4 April 2012 at 08:42

    Hi there, fellow early birder!! LOL. I don't normally stay up that late but I just clicked on at random and there it was with Sarah at No 1 again - how does she do it??
    You are good, doing all those invitations - I just know that I'd lose the will to live after 15....
    Like your duster doggy! Think we need a close up of him next week :)
    Hope you are well!
    Hugs, LLJ #7 xx

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  10. Unknown4 April 2012 at 08:43

    Fab tidy workspace Di, have fun today Hugs Elaine

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  11. Carol Willis4 April 2012 at 08:53

    Hey Di, stunning invitations, very classy.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  12. Annie4 April 2012 at 08:55

    Would love to join you to make those...if only eh?
    Hugs,
    A x

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  13. Sarn4 April 2012 at 09:29

    WOW - that's my kind of desk you have there Di! Lovely and neat. Top marks.

    Good luck with the repetitive task xxx

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  14. May4 April 2012 at 09:38

    Love the invites, but they are so repetitive, Just helped my daughter doing a 120 of them!!! I had to walk away quite often for a break!! but you look so organized!! great job, Hugs May x x x Happy Easter, No11

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  15. Karen4 April 2012 at 09:43

    Do I spy no coffee mug on the table. Must be why things are 'difficult'. Love the heart stamp, just perfect for a wedding. Have fun! Karen x

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  16. Sandra Botham4 April 2012 at 09:58

    Wow this is lovely and neat. The invitations look stunning, a friend of my parents has asked me to do some too. not sure at min whether to do them.
    Have a good day
    Sandra, No92.

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  17. Neesie4 April 2012 at 10:09

    I'm really interested in seeing your invitations. My daughter is planning to get married next year so its good to get lots of ideas.
    Thanks for letting me take a peek...
    Enjoy the Easter weekend ~ Have fun Neesie #32

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  18. Anonymous4 April 2012 at 11:13

    only 80/.. wow, thats a whole lot of folding and cutting, my gosh, they sound lovely , very tidy desk too!

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  19. CraftygasheadZo4 April 2012 at 11:36

    So tidy, 80! Wow that's hard but fun work I reckon. Gorgeous designs. Take care, & enjoy peeking at the WOYWW desks this week. Zo xx 78

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  20. Miriam4 April 2012 at 11:51

    Lovely invites!!

    Miriam #107

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  21. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards4 April 2012 at 12:49

    ah Di was asked recently to do some invites and the like - but said no cannot stand it all and the pressure gets to me so no twas thanks for sharing and happy WOYWW Shaz in oz.x #63

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  22. MagsB4 April 2012 at 13:06

    That is impressively tidy! And what a lovely colour for a wedding, too! The diamante hearts are gorgeous!

    love Mags B x

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  23. Lynn Holland4 April 2012 at 13:24

    I'm staring on wedding invites myself Di when my hands warm up. My glass top desk doesn't help. Time to get out the table warmer I think.
    Happy Easter.
    Lynn #14
    one i made earlier today

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  24. Sunshine Girl4 April 2012 at 13:43

    Nice busy desk there - good luck making all those invitations and cards! Thanks for sharing. Have a great Easter - Sunshine Girl No. 57

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  25. Unknown4 April 2012 at 14:07

    good luck making them, i have done invites befroe and never again, its so boring - thanks for the peep

    Hugs
    Judie no 121

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  26. Anonymous4 April 2012 at 14:53

    That's a very well kept desk! Good luck with the repetItive work, hope you don't go too stir crazy.

    Love Rach xx

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  27. Danielle4 April 2012 at 17:46

    A tidy desk is a must for repetitive work. The invites are lovely. I like the little buckle in the center. dani133

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  28. Hels Sheridan4 April 2012 at 19:01

    lovely invites... I am a bit of a nerd and love doing the repetition stuff... Happy Easter x

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  29. Julia Dunnit4 April 2012 at 19:40

    Ah the smell of burning oil and repetitive work, definitely invitation time! Ah they're looking great Di, majorly worthwhile gal!

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  30. SuziesImaginarium4 April 2012 at 20:18

    I love the color on those invitations! I definitely know about repetitive stuff and needing those breaks! Happy WOYWW #31

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  31. lisa4 April 2012 at 20:33

    You look super organised, Di and the stationary looks gorgeous.
    Is that sunshine catching your mat there, not much of that to be had here today in the withering North. We've had a howling gale and snow. What happened to Summer, is it over?
    Hope you have a lovely Easter if I don't manage to get back again this week.
    Hugs Lisax

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  32. Kathleen4 April 2012 at 20:52

    Very nice and neat, invites look good. It is all very well designing invites, when you are just doing a one off for the sample, it is when you have to do loads that you wish you had never started.

    Kath x

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  33. Debs Willis4 April 2012 at 21:28

    Know what you mean about mass production - good luck with that one! They do look very nice!

    happy woyww

    Debs #160 xx

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  34. Hettie4 April 2012 at 23:09

    I know what you mean about repetitive card making - boring with a capital B!! They do look rather nice tho!
    Trust you to have a pink laptop!!
    Hope you are over the shock of my desk being tidy!!

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  35. Elizabeth5 April 2012 at 00:05

    Hello Di, had to visit you before turning in. I think making anything more than once would have me heading for the hills though love the colours and the invitation does look lovely. Hope you had a great day despite the repetitive task. Elizabeth x #147

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  36. Sandra H5 April 2012 at 00:15

    Oh your a master at bulk making Di you'll have them done in no time...... lol it will be nice to see your finished invites your desk looks nice and tidy too!:)x

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  37. Tracy5 April 2012 at 00:41

    The cards are lovely! Right before I hit the hay, I try to add my link. This week is the lowest number I've done yet. :) Happy Easter and WOYWW! Warmly, Tracy #28

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  38. Karen5 April 2012 at 07:40

    Good luck Di with all the wedding stationary, they do look really pretty though, they are gorgeous.

    I am sorry I am a bit late this week!! Have a fab WOYWW and a lovely Easter, Luv Karen xx

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  39. Hardwick Creations5 April 2012 at 07:55

    I remember the repetitiveness of making invitations. Great feeling when their done. They're looking great Di. Thanks for sharing. #35

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  40. Jules5 April 2012 at 08:00

    Hi Di

    That wedding work looks fantastic!!

    Love the aubergine.

    I am in the middle of 120 order of service booklets .. .. pages and covers and cutting out for decoration taking up far too much space LOL!!!

    Love Jules xx

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  41. SophieNewton5 April 2012 at 08:58

    Beautiful wedding cards, simple and stylish, thanks for sharing x
    Sophie no.71

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  42. okienurse5 April 2012 at 09:25

    great looking desk Di. Your wedding cards are nice even if they seem a bit tedious to you! Hope you have a great Easter. Vickie @60

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  43. Princess Judy Palmer5 April 2012 at 19:29

    That's a nice card factory you have going there. That is the best way to mass produce even if it is a little mind boggling. Keep it up, a little at a time and it will be done before you know it.

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  44. Mrs A.6 April 2012 at 02:29

    Funny you should mention Wedding invites. I'm busy making paper roses (100 of the blighters to exactly match the purple ribbon on the invites that Fluff made for her Bruv's nuptials at the end of this month. Burning the midnight oil as I type and after that I've got the ring cushion to make.
    Hugs Mrs A.

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  45. mommyle6 April 2012 at 03:19

    Such beautiful invites!!!
    Have a wonderful week!

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  46. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)6 April 2012 at 11:05

    I am not sure I would be the best to do a complete set of wedding stationary, as I don't much like repeating anything I have made before. It has to be slightly different, which is not what is wanted for a job like that. They are really very pretty, especially with the little hearts. Hope you manage to take a break from them over Easter. Have a good week. xx Maggie #9

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