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Wednesday 2 June 2010

What's on your workdesk Wednesday and WOYWWAC

So here is my entry for the WOYWWAC, also pictured below on my work desk, which as you can see is starting to get untidy again this week! Weekend crafting was mostly the challenge entry and a birthday card which I will blog once the birthday girl has received it.
My WOYWWAC entry is a very simple project, I decorated a little wooden chest that was a kit from QVC a few years back. You can just about see how it was originally in the picture below, in front of the purple file folders. I painted it gold with some spray paint that I had knocking around, then added mats cut with Go Kreate dies. For the acronym, I used Doodlebugs double sided stickers foiled with gold rub on foil.
I'll finish up with a picture of the contents of the chest (I did take them out while I was decorating it!). Mostly the original kit contents, some die cuts and spirelli templates & cord. Also some confetti for shaker cards. I ought to have a mini sort out really, as I think these particular die cuts may have passed their sell by date!
If you're curious about WOYWW, more details of what it is about and how to join in are on Julia's Stamping Ground blog.

I scheduled this post as Wednesday is shaping up to be pretty busy - I will look forward to checking out the other WOYWWAC entries later in the day after work :-)

53 comments:

Annie said...

What a lovely chest you have :-)
A x

Bettythebaglady said...

That's a treasure chest to treasure. Oh dear. Those Go Kreate dies look verrry useful. Another wish list item perhaps?

Jamie said...

What a stunning chest! Love it, thanks for letting me have a nosey around!

Twiglet said...

Yes I am with Wipso there - you have a great chest!

Helen said...

I wonder how many people will comment on your magnificent chest today!! But it is great.

Anne said...

Lovely chest!!!

Foil Play said...

Ha ha thank you for all your very kind comments - slight lack of foresight on my part :-D

Lothian Crafts said...

Hi Gill love your teasure chest the colour is brilliant. The WOYWW letters look really good.
Cheers Elaine

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I'm totally impressed with the way you decorated your chest. Couldn't help myself. Great WOYWWAC.

cheryl said...

oh wow love the chest its brilliant love cheryl xxxx

Angie said...

This box is so luxurious looking ...a propper treasure chest ...love it

Julia Dunnit said...

Ooh a treasure chest! Looks fab, and if it's to sit on your desk, you won't lose it! Whats on the left of your desk, I can't make it out properly - looks like a giant razor blade, but Iknow that can't be right!

Darcy Marshall said...

great treasure chest, very classy.

Foil Play said...

It's a Couture ladies die cut topper, Julia - the sheet was on my desk last week too, I actually got as far as taking the toppers out of the sheet over the weekend - wooo!

HeARTworks said...

What an elegant box! Patsy from
HeARTworks

Anonymous said...

sweet! Love the metallic look!

PaperArtsy said...

ohhh. very elegant! Leandra

Leanne said...

Oooh your box is gorgeous!

Leanne xx

Andrea - Wales, UK said...

Gorgeous - a golden chest for all your little treasures!!

xx

Tracey said...

What a stunning treasure chest....it looks lovely.
Tracey

Kay said...

That is sooo pretty :)

Kate said...

Great box :0)
Kate x

Unknown said...

Very GOLD! I love the lettering too!

love Dawn xx

Liverpool Lou (Anne) said...

Simple but it is lovely, love the lettering too ;)
Anne xx

mckinkle said...

Such a beautiful mystical chest, its lovely!

Keryn x

Jennie -The Artistic Stamper said...

lovely chest :) Happy WOYWW!

Bee said...

like everyone else I love your chest - you are the envy of WOYWW for such a magnificent chest :o)

Paper and Ribbons said...

What a great chest!

Handmade with Love said...

Love the chest that you have decorated you can keep some real treasures in that! Have a great week. Tracey x

ikki said...

Lovely work - great transformation of your chest. ikki x

Harriet H said...

Beautiful chest and love looking inside....

Spyder said...

tyou amde that lovely chest and your craft room's still so tidy!! Famous!Have a crafty day!
(Lyn)

peggy gatto said...

Gorgeous simple and classy accessory!

Tracy Evans said...

Love the lettering on your box, subtle but very effective. The lettering is very effective too on this chest. Tracy Evans x x

Mummylade said...

lovely chest and fab content

Jane said...

Gorgeous...very elegant!

angeleef said...

Such an elegant box. Love this look from time to time.
** Evi **

Linby said...

What an elegant chest.
Linbyx

Kathryn said...

Fab little chest for keepsakes or supplies. Well done!! Your space looks very creative and inspiring!
Thanks for sharing!
kat

Nicki said...

Hee hee, I couldn't stop laughing at all these comments about your lovely chest! It is gorgeous.

Nicki, xx

Ann said...

It's a lovely chest. The lettering is fab and the colour is very regal, just the job for a WOYWW Anniversary Project!

Unknown said...

What a fabulous chest you have :0) A great idea for a project ... it looks fab!

Joey said...

Hiya

what a great looking little chest its gorgeous.

Joey.x

Cardarian said...

What a lovely box, very nice work!
Cardarian

Penni said...

Great WOYWWAC Project!!!

Hugs
Penni
X

kiki said...

super !
kiki :)

minnie_mac said...

I have to repeat what others have said. Yes, elegant is the word.

Marilyn

Julie said...

Gorgeous little chest! Juliex

Unknown said...

What a lovely box - love the opulant colours you chose - and added bonus, its functional... so you get to use it now instead of it adorning your pile of to do projects.

Paula x x x

Sid said...

Fab box with such clean lines ! Liking your array of goodies !

cheryl said...

oh love the treasure chest hun its great gosh so clever,thanks for stoping by my blog,too love cheryl xxx

Minxy said...

Very Glam... fit for any treasure :)

stephanie said...

neat idea to foil. adorable box. would look great on my desk too... :)