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Wednesday 25 April 2012

WOYWW and altered blocks

Hi all and can i just say thanks so much for all the lovely comments you leave,they are much appreciated and i love to pay a return visit.Am enjoying doing the world tour that is WOYWW where we open up our desks,craftrooms and reveal what we are all making/creating or just stroking.....lol
Anyway this is my desk as off last night and i know,its tidy even when i craft :)
Well today on my desk you can spot some lush papers which i used to decorate the blocks,blocks were originally yellow kiddies building blocks which i covered with gesso and acrylic paint and used chipboard letters.Can i just add the drink in the corner was to go with the blocks as part of a pressie and not my normal tipple......lol.Also some more blocks prepped,just need to decide what to do with them.The opened jar contains this and its fab.My distress inks are in the background,along with a beaded web coaster and my ottlite lamp.The silver case contains my promarkers and there are stamps in the clear boxes.
And these are the finished blocks parcelled up in a box i made with a acetate window.

Right off to link up over at Julia's if the post is up,if not will link from work and do my blog hopping later,have a good day and stay dry as its pouring here.x

70 comments:

  1. Love these blocks Kay. Fab idea. May have to go on a block hunt x

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  2. Good morning Kay excellent project love the papers you have used love black and white have a good day hugs Ginny x

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  3. great idea, such a lovely project x

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  4. cool altered boxes
    vicky #104 woyww
    http://angeldrummer.blogspot.co.uk/

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  5. Those blocks are lovely, really great idea and you have made them look stunning. great workspace.
    Happy WOYWW. x

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  6. Great blacks and White creations hugs trace x 97

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  7. Those blocks are fabulous, very clever idea.
    Have a great week.
    Von #65

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  8. Love excuse the pun the blocks what a fab idea. And tidy whilst crafting too but bet you aren't quiet lol. Thank you for your comments on the video, I have another to do so will try get the stamps the right way up lol. Hugs, Amanda x

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  9. Loving your altered blocks... x

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  10. I'm so loving these, as they are so unusual, Luv Sam x

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  11. No rain for me yet :-) unusual for the North East, but we're dry for now. Your blocks are a great idea, thanks for sharing. Michelle x

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  12. Cute blocks! You are a neatie, aren't you? Have a great WOYWW and thanks for visiting my blog!
    Lisa

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  13. Hey,wait! I don't think you did visit me yet. Oh, I'm getting mixed up. Maybe numbers are changing? I think I'm about #93. :)

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  14. love your take on the blocks, guess i'm not the only one who might go blockhunting now ;)
    have a happy week
    france
    #148
    xx

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  15. Oh- I love those blocks!! How fun!

    Happy WOYWW!
    Nadia 117

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  16. wow Kay these blocks look fab. I didn't think about painting mine might have to have a go. Desk still not untidy enough though. Happy crafting xx

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  17. What a great project, they look amazing.
    Laura #111

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  18. What a great idea black and white look so good together.

    Thanks for sharing your work.

    Eliza #26

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  19. Hi Kay, just popped by to see my little spidey friend, hope you are well and didn't get washed away today.
    I love this new project you've been working on, who would have thought they were kiddie blocks they look brilliant and I love the parcel box you've made too.
    As always I love your neat & tidy desk (goes without saying lol) Take care, hugs Teresa xx

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  20. Fab workspace love the blocks !
    thanks for passing by yeah I think my carpet will be a rainbow by the time I have finished LOL
    have a great week x

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  21. Love the blocks and love the packaging even more - that's so clever having the acetate window for the blocks to peek through. And the drink is for the prezzy... yeah right... :D
    Hugs, LLJ #33 xx

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  22. Those blocks are so cute! I also work tidy, so you are not alone. dani138

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  23. these blocks are brilliant!! so clever, and beautiful!!
    and thanks for showing what's in the pot - i was wondering what it was!
    thank you for stopping by and leaving a lovely comment :)

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  24. You did a fantastic job on the blocks and the packaging too! Happy WOYWW! Warmly Tracy #100

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  25. You did a fantastic job on the blocks and the packaging too! Happy WOYWW! Warmly Tracy #100

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  26. WOW!!! What a fab idea, love those blocks.... Hugs May x x x No10

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  27. Such a great idea with those blocks, ver creative and love the wrapping too. Thanks for visiting my blog - Happy WOYWW, Anne #61

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  28. Love the blocks they look fab and the packaging looks great
    Anne-marie no 85

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  29. Kay love your building block makeover and the box. Great gift idea. Thanks for sharing and happy WOYWW,
    hugs Erika.

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  30. I LURVE the blocks, black and white is alwys so classy. May have to try the CH medium when my current one runs out. Thanks forpopping by to see me, Cindy #43

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  31. Love the blocks! I have 2 sets of 4 that I need to do something with and just need to remember and set aside time to do them! Have a great week and thanks for commenting on my blog! BTW you are right it is nice they call but a drain on the pocket book. You should have seen the pile I let them keep!!! Vickie #41

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  32. You have some brilliant ideas, I love these bricks, who'd have thought they were kiddies toys. What a lovely gift along with that bottle!!
    Happy WOYWW
    Hugs Lisax #74

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  33. Love the blocks they are awesome what a great gift :) #80

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  34. Hi Kay!

    Your blocks are very cool! Black and white papers really do pop, don't they.

    Thank you for visiting me earlier today!

    Happy WOYWW
    Hugs,
    Kay #144

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  35. Great idea for blocks! I loved blocks as a kid and incorporated them with many other toys as well. Why not incorporate them in with my art? I chuckled at your silver case for Pro Markers, maybe yours is what inspired my latest marker purchase. I've been keeping an eye on the various desks for Copic marker storage ideas since my markers outgrew my basket. I ended up buying a black and silver container much like yours. Mine has a clasp with a small tumbler lock. The lock was purely extra, I don't think I really need to lock my markers up against marauding cats, but one never knows.

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  36. Your altered boxes are awesome!!! And hey..a little drink with crafting can prove to be....liberating! HA! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina #139

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  37. Join the weekly Block Hop lol! Gorgeous blocks! Love the bold papers. What an unusual project, and I love how you've packaged them up too.

    Thanks for your nice comment on my blog about my knitting.

    Happy WOYWW,
    Shoshi #90

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  38. Love those blocks - they are such a nice idea and it looks like you are having lots of fun with them! Thanks for visiting me.

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  39. Love your blocks.
    Hugs,
    A x #38
    ps thanks for calling in on me x

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  40. Wow! those blocks look great! what a lovely gift! x

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  41. Great idea for the blocks.
    Sandra #17

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  42. Thank you so much for visiting my blog on WOYWW. I wish my desk was as tidy as yours!

    Emma - The Sparkly Fairy

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  43. Am loving those blocks! Take care, enjoy this WOYWW, am still working through the list, doing so in shifts with suitable snacks to munch on! Zo xx 77

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  44. How clever! They're a great idea.
    Your desk looks so organised too ;D
    Thanks for sharing ~ Enjoy WOYWW
    Neesie #45

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  45. Hello Kay, those blocks are fab, a great idea and I like the papers you've used. Your desk is, unlike mine, very neat and tidy. Thanks for popping over to mine and leaving your kind comment. Hope you have a lovely creative week. Elizabeth x #113

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  46. The blocks look very smart and sophisticated! Thanks for your visit. #58

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  47. What a truly fabulous gift and so beautifully wrapped. The recipient should be thrilled with them.

    Thanks for the peep at your wonderfully neat and tidy craft desk.

    Thanks also for already coming to see my desk this week x
    WoYwW # 28

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  48. I wish my craftspace could stay thattidy as well when I craft.
    It looks so well organized! :)

    Thank you for visiting my desk too.
    Have a great week!
    Susan , nr 92 WOYWW

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  49. love these blocks, a very good idea for a pressie. I see you have one of those 'posh' DI holders. I made myself one but not as good as yours... quite envious
    janet #29

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  50. Love the black and white theme, especially the patterned paper on the blocks. Very elegant! Thanks for visiting my blog. RosA#106 (I think).

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  51. Your altered blocks are fabulous! A gift that will be treasured for sure!
    Thanks for visiting me earlier!
    xoxo Karen

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  52. Hi Kay, thanks for stopping by. I am so late getting to everyone. But, I will work until the last minute this week. I love the blocsk and what a wonderful idea. #121

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  53. Love your blocks what a lovely idea I also love your distress ink storage I can spy in the background...where is this from I think I may need one ;-) xx

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  54. Your desk is so tidy and looks a great place to play. Tidy is relaxing:)
    I really like what you did with the blocks....happy crafting!
    xx 123

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  55. Very organised work space. I also like what you did with the blocks.
    have a great day
    Carol

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  56. Oh those blocks turned out really well and that drink at the back is right up my alley!! TGIF, I could do with that drink tonight!!

    Hugs
    Brenda 118

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  57. Oooh Kay thank you for letting me know about the distress ink storage :-) xx

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  58. Love those blocks Hugs Pam x

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  59. What great blocks - love how you did them.
    Sorry I am so late - you will see why in my next WOYWW posting. Thanks for visiting and for sharing. Hugs, Neet #3 xx
    ps last call for my blog candy - closes tomorrow

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  60. What a lovely gift!
    Happy belated WOYWW

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  61. Your blocks are super fun! Happy WoyWW!

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  62. What Fab little blocks, and bang on trend at the moment.

    Thanks for sharing such a great idea and a tidy space!

    Morti #69

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  63. Apologies for the late visit!
    Those blocks look great, hopefully I'll visit earlier next week! X

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  64. fab project love the black and white theme tracy xx

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  65. Wow those blocks are lush and really chic looking. Love your desk and love how you store your distress inks. Thank you for visiting me, I got the new spring distress inks from craft obsessions they came in stock yesterday so they should still have some. Happy woyww:-) Kezzy x

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  66. What a fab pressie Kay, you are so clever at this altered technique. These are brilliant xx

    Hugs Mau xx

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