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Hi, Welcome to my Blog. I'm an eclectic kind of crafter delving into many pots. I am just about managing to keep up my Scrapbooking Diary (usually about 6 months behind), plus any cards as required. I have a new found love of Watercolour and Bible Journaling plus recently Faith/Art Journaling too. I've challenged myself to make an art journal page a day for this my 60th year. Previously I've also dabbled in ATCs, Tags, Altered Books, Mixed Media, Décopatch, Knitting, Crochet, and Embroidery amongst other things. I live in Surrey, UK with my husband, our son has left home now. For exercise I usually play Badminton and go Ballroom and Latin Dancing. I also like walking/Geocaching and sometimes do a bit of Bouncing on my Rebounder (mini trampoline). I have been learning to play the harp for the past 10yrs. I am now officially retired. I am a born again Christian, currently worshiping at my local Vineyard Church.

Wednesday 13 March 2013

WOYWW #197 - 12 Months - Tag

Well hello again all you WOYWWers and welcome to my desk. Pop over to Julia's place for even more crafty desks to peruse.

The 12 Months in View Challenge has got off to a great start. We have had lots of varied challenges so far. We are taking a monthly photo and doing a calendar pagejournal entries, collage, a little "zine" (standing up at the back of the shot) and the latest is to make a tag out of bits and bobs.






So hence my desk with the bits and bobs and here's the finished altered "Cotton Traders" tag.

Couldn't resist another photo of my back garden as now it is covered in a blanket of snow AGAIN! And I thought Spring was here - silly me!

What a difference a day makes!

27 comments:

okienurse said...

WOW you are early! Wish I could have the same ability but I procrastinate way too much! Love the tag! The buzzing be is so cute! Two totally different views of your garden...I like the green one best! :-) Vickie

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I'm obviously not playing in WoyWW this week, but wanted to drop by since you probably thought I had forgotten you. Not the case, just a case of not feeling well.

You have one incredible back yard. I was super impressed, although I sure felt bad for the poor flowers that wilted under the frost and snow. I'd hate to have THAT clean-up. But I loved the bird house and feeders. Seems you keep them right outside your windows, too.

505whimsygirl said...

Hi BJ,

Love your tag with the adorable bee buzzing about. We really need some snow here. But I'm like you - ready for spring!

Happy WOYWW
No # yet
Peace,
Kay

Redanne said...

Hi BJ, our poor little garden looks much the same as yours and I too and wishing for Spring! Let's hope it comes soon..... love your tag, the bee is so cute! Happy WOYWW, Anne x #23

Unknown said...

Good morning BJ, happy WOYWW! Love your tag, the snow can't take the hint and stay away can it?
Carol.x #52

Helen said...

Hi, BJ - yes, isn't the weather daft!! We missed any properly laying snow luckily, you're a bit higher up though I think! As always, love your crafting! Helen, 11

Heathers Inspiration said...

I Love a project where you take bits & bobs to create something Beautiful. Looks Great x
Have a Fab week WOYWW Heather #46

Helen said...

Thanks for noticing my win anyway!! Yes, tim does movers and shapers for the leaves and florals, yes they are smaller versions of 2 of the big ones, respectively.

Unknown said...

Lovely tag, makes me think of summer ... if it ever arrives! Can't believe you have snow again! We managed to miss it in Herts, but it was still bloomin' cold! Thanks for sharing and Happy Woyww
Liz 72

Cass said...

Love the tag, it is just gorgeous. I am in envy of how tidy your craft space is, mine looks like a bomb has hit it!

Cassidy xx

Scrapcat 1 said...

It is amazing the difference a day makes, we didn't get much snow but boy was it cold!Love the tag and that very interesting shaped die cut there on the desk! Tracy #67

Gibby Frogett said...

Hi BJ.. thansk for stopping by earlier...Fabulous desk.. your Bee tag is cool - lovely warm colours unlike the snowy view of your garden....brrrr.. our snow is almost gone today but still bitterly cold.... Happy WOYWW... Gill x #50

Dawn said...

Fab desk my lovely, lots of arty goodness. Boy are you busy at the moment, enjoy sweetie. I love your vibrant tag too.
Hugs x

Krisha said...

Great bee tag BJ! The weather is so unperdictable here right now too. Poured rain last Friday, with snow falling in the near by mountains, then today it is supposed to hit 80'
Krisha #97

ria gall said...

I do love your tag just look at those lovely bright colours which you are in need of if your garden picture is anything to go by.
Happy WOYWW
Ria 60

Lunch Lady Jan said...

You're not kidding! Who would have thought that more snow could have been on the way? We haven't had any here but it has been bitter....I was on playground duty yesterday and it was almost too cold to breathe!
Love the tags btw!
Hugs, LLJ 36 xxxx

MiniOwner said...

... and more snow forecast for next week! Can you believe it?! Spring was here last weeek, I'm sure. Great tag and photos. Happy Wednesday. :o)
Sue x (MiniOwner@109)

lisa said...

Mmmm do you think Spring will ever arrive?? Our garden looks very similar!!
Love your tag.
Happy WOYWW
Hugs Lisax #59

Anonymous said...

Awesome tag!

Laura said...

Love the bee embellishment BJ
Happy WOYWW
Laura
:)
68

dottielottie said...

Hi BJ, Your tag is lovely, love the vibrant colour of your diecut is it inked or coloured card? The little bee is perfect too.
Happy art making
Hugs Lottie

Anne said...

great tag and cute bee. :-) Happy WOYWW Anne x #137

Anna said...

Hi BJ!
Just wanted to stop by and tell you that your blog is one of my inspirations and I am nominating you for a second Liebster Award!
I'm sending all my friends by to visit!
http://foronemoment.blogspot.com/2013/03/liebster-blog-award.html

scrappymo! said...

Great tag...love the colours and the little bee! Makes me feel like spring...except in Surrey, BC it is raining for 2 weeks at the mo...

Your course sounds fun!

Marit said...

Your desk looks more Spring-y then the garden... and your snow came our way too... The Netherlands are all white again. Brrrr... I wish you sunny days! Happy belated woyww, Marit #79

Joynana said...

Love the photos (spring and winter in the same spot.) like it. #70

April said...

Wow - that was a day difference. I do like snow, but must admit - the green was so pretty. April #108