WOYWW 416

Before I begin

One of hubby's colleagues was at the concert with her pre-teen daughter... thankfully they're both OK, but what an ordeal for all concerned...

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No surprise what's on my desk this week... bits 'n' bobs for creating ATCs. This is only the second time I've done this since the stroke 10 years ago (I used to make and swap ATCs all the time), but it's still difficult making them with my one useful, but non-dominant left hand, but I am getting better at handling tiny pieces of ephemera!
I've made 4 wee cards in total, so if you'd like to swap, let me know via the Contact Form at the bottom of the page on the right - I'm happy to ship anywhere in the world (I'm in England :) )
Sharing over at Julia's Stamping Ground


26 comments:

  1. looks like your atcs will be a riot of colour! happy WOYWW Helen #2

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  2. You've got some beautiful beginnings to your ATCs. I adore those butterflies. Glad you are starting to get that non-dominant hand to work for you. Happy 8th Anniversary from # 1.

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  3. Happy 8th Anniversary and being part of the WOYWW group. So glad your friends are ok..so sad. Have a happy week.

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  4. Morning Claire. Well done on making some ATCs - they are looking good in the making.
    Take care. God bless.
    Margaret #6

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  5. I love the way that little fox is framed so nicely by the blue fram! Hope you've had fun making the ATCS, I've copped out with mine a little this year but at least I got a few made. I'm pleased that you're able to use your arm a bit more now, that's great news.
    Hugs, LLJ 10 xx

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  6. Good morning my friend and a very happy 8th year anniversary. What a wonderful group we are part of.
    Thanks for all your visits and for all your lovely comments.
    Hugs,
    Annie x #19

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  7. What an intriguing set of ephemera for your ATCs. Glad you are managing to craft more often. Happy WOYWW Sarah #27

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  8. Love how you are managing to make ATCs with all the tiny bits too, I have to use tweezers a lot of the time now. BJ#19

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  9. Hi Claire, I'd love to swap with you, I'm UK too, so I'll send you my contact details, if you'll send me yours as well?
    Good to hear you are getting more use from your non dominant hand, I remember how hard it was to do anything when I had my dominant arm in a splint a few years ago, so I applaud your progress. Have a lovely week, Love and hugs,Shaz #7 XxX

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  10. good on you for learning to use your other side, the brain is a remarkable thing, as is your personal motivation to remain undefeated, happy woyww doone @23

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  11. You have a really busy full of ATCs in the making desk! I will swap an ATC but if you already have too many swaps you can skip me!
    Love and hugs,
    Cardarian

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  12. What a gorgeous array of bits and pieces!
    My dad loved Psalms - like many people, the 23rd was his favourite :)
    Have a Wonderful Wednesday!
    Bubbles #36
    http://patchworkapples.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/woyww-416.html

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  13. Hi there Claire,
    Well done you on making atcs one handed, Ive broken my right arm and paster for eight weeks that was hard but nothing like your ten years.
    Thanks so much for sharing your desk and atcs...
    ... and happy 8th birthday of WOYWW!
    We can really say WOW to eight whole years, eh? Of fun, friendship and learning!!

    Happy 8th WOYWW!
    Shaz in Oz.x #32

    {Shaz in Oz – Calligraphy Cards}

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  14. Glad you can get to make the ATCs. They are a lot of fun to make. Happy WOYWW

    Sharon K #37

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  15. Well, making anything with a non dominant hand is incredibly difficult, so we all applaud you, I find ATCS small and fiddly and almost daunting, they don't come naturally to me at all, so absolutely love that you've gone to such an effort for WOYWW!

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  16. Well done on making the ATC's surprising what you can do with motivation and determination. ANickoana #15

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  17. Those butterflies colors look so pretty and eye-catching in this still life shot :) YAY! for you for being able to create.
    ~Stacy #42

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  18. So happy that those people, at that concert, are fine!!!!!!!!!

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  19. Blessings to any who were forced to endure the Manchester bomb attack. I like your fun stash. The butterflies are especially pretty.
    Rose of Rose's Art Garden #50

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  20. Lovely stash of sun things to use! I applaud the fact that you managed to make 4 ATCs - not sure I would be able to do that without my dominant hand! So glad to hear your friends are safe. Happy WOYWW Anniversary! Lindart #51

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  21. Happy 8th Anniversary! I love the colorful butterflies. I'm glad your friends are OK, and that your getting your left side to take over. I had smashed my right hand when I was a kid, so I can totally relate to what you're going through! Have a great week.
    -K #39 or 40

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  22. Love what I see here -well done for persevering! Chrisx 48

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  23. Happy 8th anniversary almost missed it but it is wed over here so I'm still OK
    Beautiful butterflies hugs Nikki last place

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  24. great looking desk with the colorful ephemera and papers. It is hard isn't it but if you persevere it is worth it! Happy WOYWW 8th Anniversary! It has been a lot of fun blog hopping with this group! Hope you have a great week. Vickie #55

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  25. I'm on catch-up this week. Happy woyww anniversary. I have spare ATCs so if you would like to swap I'm pleased to do that, will send you my Addy then you can send me yours. Have a great weekend, Angela x17x

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  26. good on you for trying to sail around the health issues, sometimes think about what idf I get older and my hands wont work anymore or if I would lose eyesight, can't imagine, Happy belated WOYWW, Vicky

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