Wednesday, 18 May 2016

WOYWW #363 - Not Another Magazine Freebie!

Here's my desk in all its glory this week for WOYWW. I didn't move a thing, just held my breath and took the photo!
So yes another magazine, I think I go by the mantra, "If it's got a freebie die I'm a gonna!"











I had a bit of trouble with the first cut of this intricate die. Don't think it liked the pink pearl textured card as I had to dig it out in bits! Tried again with some plain white thick card and managed that OK, although I did douse the die in talc beforehand!




Also on my desk is my next scrappage pending. Some various photos of me and my harp, some flowers for Valentines and my first pot of daffs of the Spring.








I did do my Christmas scrappage during the week too and a SWAP card for the Paris in Springtime theme.

 

Oh and the sunflower has grown so much I had to repot it,  plus I planted a few more seeds as only one of the seedlings from the last CD case planting survived. Grass head is going manic and there'll be cress for sandwiches soon.

Happy WOYWW everyone.
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21 comments:

  1. jill18 May 2016 at 07:33

    A desk full of good crafting projects. Jill #7

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  2. Lunch Lady Jan18 May 2016 at 08:16

    Well, the die might have been a pig to do, but it was worth it....it's gorgeous! I'm a sucker for a good flourish, lol!!
    Thanks for finding your way over and for your support today!
    Hugs, LLJ xxx

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  3. glitterandglue18 May 2016 at 08:47

    My goodness, BJ - that sunflower is going mad! Soon won't get it all in the one photo!!! What a lovely reminder of your family Christmas celebrations - well done. Great card, too. Sounds like you have been really busy. Good to see you with your harp - how is that going? Still doing your practice?
    Thanks for the visit already - hmm, may need Mr D back again....
    Take care. God bless.
    Margaret #5

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  4. Anne18 May 2016 at 10:05

    Hi BJ love the cress heads - always such fun. :-) Great layouts - Christmas photos were lovely . Those intricate dies can be a pain. I use the Big Shot and precision plate now for those, There is also a pad pad and die brush that you use afterwards that make it much easier. If you Google it I'm sure you will find what I'm on about :-) Anne #24

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  5. SusanLotus18 May 2016 at 10:21

    Beautiful and useful die.
    Nice LO also on the planting... :)
    Thanks for visiting me earlier!
    I appreciate it much.
    Sussie nr 17

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  6. buterfliecrafter18 May 2016 at 12:12

    sometimes I use bakingpaper in between the die and the paper, makes it easier to split them, especially with intricate designs. thx for the visit, Vicky #6

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  7. shazsilverwolf18 May 2016 at 14:11

    Wow, BJ, I will be looking for that magazine when we go shopping next. What an awesome die. I've found either wax paper, or tumble drier sheets run through a couple of times on a new die make a big difference in getting bits out. I read to use used drier sheets, but I've used new ones which work just as well. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #2 xxx

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  8. Unknown18 May 2016 at 14:17

    Hello BJ. Your desk looks so great and I love that magazine but having trouble finding it again in northern Canada as I always to love a good freebie. I have seen a few video where people put wax paper down and then the paper before cutting out to make it easy to remove from die. I have never tried it yet mostly cause I forget and forget cause I don't have any in the house for sometime now. Also your plants are looking great. Thanks for visiting me earlier and have a great week Hugs~Anne L#47

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  9. Diana Taylor18 May 2016 at 14:24

    That's an exceptionally lovely die for a freebie - it looks like it ought to be a rather expensive one! I love the grass head - he's looking rather wild - I have hair days like that!
    Happy WOYWW,
    Diana #26

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  10. Sharon18 May 2016 at 15:35

    That sunflower is really growing! I got a rose plant for my birthday and I'm hoping that I don't kill it!

    That die looks very nice for a freebie. Was it a recent one? Sometimes I find those intricate dies a pita until I get the hang of them or find the right paper. A good die pick is a must.

    Happy WOYWW
    Sharon K #46

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  11. Lisca18 May 2016 at 17:39

    Wow!, that sunflower has grown! (reminds me of Jack and the Beanstalk).
    And the cress is growing too. He will need a haircut soon.
    I love that die. That is pretty good for a freebie.
    Do you play harp? How beautiful!
    Have a good week and thank you for visiting,
    Lisca

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  12. Helen18 May 2016 at 18:28

    I don't often look at magazines (apart from Craft Stamper which I get on sub) that die is gorgeous though, well done for persevering. Great projects. Helen #1

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  13. Stacy Sheldon18 May 2016 at 19:18

    I have not tried the talc trick but, I have tried wax paper and that seems to work for me with booger dies. (love that die you got and free too WOW :) )
    ~Stacy #52

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  14. Andrea18 May 2016 at 19:56

    wow you have been busy..thanks for visiting earlier and I hope you take part in teh anniversary WOYWW its good to be back. I do love your scrapbook pages, I wish I did more im averaging one every 2 years i.e 2 pages since I started ! ...not quite what I planned. love teh card teh colours work so well and i cant resist a flowers and butterflies you cant not put at least one on a card it wouldnt be right !.it also looks like you have the same problem as me I cant resist a freebie and my magazine haul is huge.I'm currently having a cull but cant decide which ones to go !happy WOYWW
    Andrea #3

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  15. Felix the Crafty Cat18 May 2016 at 23:14

    Always look for the free stuff now when buying magazines... it's the law Lol! and this looks like a good one. Hope you have a great woyww and a happy crafty week too, Angela x 20

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  16. Twiglet19 May 2016 at 09:45

    Lovely pages there. That die looks a bit tricky. I am looking for an extra large label/tag die - don't suppose you know where to look? x Jo

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  17. Lynne Mizera19 May 2016 at 16:53

    What a wonderfully newsy post! It's so nice to see someone so creativley active! Thanks for the visit and lovely comment - Scrapbook Lynne WOYWW #13

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  18. Chrysalis19 May 2016 at 17:50

    Never say die heehee! Lovely pages, and a great place to work and play. Have a good week, Chrysalis 58 xx

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  19. 505whimsygirl20 May 2016 at 19:03

    Hi BJ,
    It is nice to be visiting WOYWW desks again. I enjoy it so much and am going to make an effort to join in on a regular basis. I'm sorry that I'm missing the ATC swap.

    I'm a sucker for all kinds of magazines, freebies or not. The die looks very intricate. I subscribe to one of the Somerset Studio magazines and it's bi-monthly, or maybe even only four issues a year.

    Thanks for visiting me already,
    Happy WOYWW
    Kay (4)

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  20. LisaDV22 May 2016 at 03:24

    So much going on. Your Christmas layout and card are adorbs. It's a beautiful die and you get a magazine. I don't think you can go wrong. I see you're using little hair clips to keep one of your plants upright. So clever. Thanks for visiting my desk and sorry it took so long to get back (crazy week). LisaDV.

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  21. Neet22 May 2016 at 08:32

    Hope it is a case of 'better late than never' - sorry I am so late but with being away ...
    Great to see someone else is a suckrr for buying a magazine with a freebie. I am trying to curtail my spending but not that successfully.
    Hugs, Neet 10 xx

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