WOYWW# 286

It's whats on your work desk # 286!  Here in the states my work desk is the kitchen stove for the next few days!  But I will show you my crafty Work Desk - if you go down a post you'll see my room redo, thanks to my wonderful husband - a fresh coat of paint and the shelving all reinforced!! I made one more adjustment to the room today and I LOVE it:

This work are is 7.5 feet x 2 feet  I covered it with 15 12x12 peel and stick tiles ( I use these all the time they are wonderful for table tops) .79 cents each!  It is a nice deep black.  Later I will run India ink in to the seams and you will never know what it is!!





Tink approves, he can see himself!!

Thanks for stopping by and join the fun over at Julia's blog for more crafty tours!!
Ginny M 

Comments

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said…
Peel and stick tiles never heard of them no end to your imagination Ginny ..
...and cute plus Tink!!
Happy WOYWW Shaz in oz.x #12 I think
November 25, 2014 at 10:37 PM
itsamistry said…
Peel and stick tiles I'll have to have a look at these - they look interesting. Happy woyww Anita #46
November 26, 2014 at 3:32 AM
Robyn Oliver said…
Hi Ginny thanks for your visit. WOW your work space is fabulous and the black stick tiles is a brilliant DYI idea. Have a great week RobynO#34
November 26, 2014 at 3:59 AM
Lunch Lady Jan said…
I love your new craft room!! It's so elegant and smart....I especially love the way that everything is to hand and so well organised...I'd love to come and have a play there :-)
Hugs. LLJ 25 xx
November 26, 2014 at 4:01 AM
jill said…
Thanks for stopping by Ginny, A lovely space for crafting & making master pieces . Happy woyww jill #10
November 26, 2014 at 4:22 AM
Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said…
I love that picture of Tink approving of your work. I scrolled down to see your studio, and it's magnificently efficient and cozy looking too. Blessings!
November 26, 2014 at 5:48 AM
Shoshi said…
We can't do anything without the approval of our kitties, can we. I am glad Tink has given his vote of confidence in the new decor, especially as he can admire his beautiful appearance in the shiny surface lol! Your new craft room is simply gorgeous and it looks very organised. I adore the quilt. It's so beautiful.

Thanks for your visit, and I'm glad you like my album. I am keen to get into doing more books. They are really tactile, interactive and fun, and a great way to put several art works on the same theme together. I have seen so many great albums and can't wait to do more! I am having such fun with mine.

Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #33
November 26, 2014 at 6:18 AM
Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith said…
I've looked at your previous post of your new and improved craft room. Wow! I'm so jealous. I looks so functional and cozy and tidy. Enjoy your creative space! Thanks for your visit earlier and leaving such lovely comments! They warm my heart! Happy WOYWW! zsuzsa @ InkyDinkyDoodle #41
November 26, 2014 at 7:05 AM
Lisca Meijer said…
I don't know what peel and stick tiles are. Are they normal tiles with an adhesive backing or is it plastic that looks like tiles?
I've just looked at your previous blog and I am impressed with the lovely craft room! What a dear hubby to do that for you! It looks really lovey. I love that quilt on the wall. Did you make that?
Thanks for visiting me earlier,
Have a great week,
Lisca#24
November 26, 2014 at 8:15 AM
voodoo vixen said…
Now who would have thunk how fabby those tiles would look as worktops! How clever and the cat approves too! Happy Thanks giving to you and yours! Happy WOYWW to you, Annette #26
November 26, 2014 at 8:59 AM
Sue said…
Great idea with the tiles.

You have a lovely cat.

Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier and for your kind comment.

Happy WOYWW
Sue #39
November 26, 2014 at 10:07 AM
Karon said…
One very tidy work area - love the idea of using the peel and stick tiles wow! TFS and thanks for stopping by.

Karon #48

Karon's Krafty Korner
November 26, 2014 at 10:10 AM
Annie said…
Thanks for popping over to mine earlier today and for your lovely comments.
I really love your creative space....much check out those tiles.
Hugs,
Annie x # 23
November 26, 2014 at 10:20 AM
Robyn said…
all the best on your makeover space!
thanks for visiting.
Robyn 7
November 26, 2014 at 11:22 AM
Anne said…
Hello and thanks for visiting. have looked at your craft room it is brilliant. Like Tink as well :-) Happy WOYWW Anne x
November 26, 2014 at 2:08 PM
Chrysalis said…
Your desk looked very familiar today, then I realised I'd seen it on the Fb page. A lovely place to work. Have a great week, Chris # 8
November 26, 2014 at 2:13 PM
VonnyK said…
What a clever idea to use those tiles, they look fabulous. Your craft room look wonderful and ready for heaps of creativity.
Have a great week,
Von #17
November 26, 2014 at 3:33 PM
Cazzy said…
Hi Ginny, Happy WOYWW and thanks for visiting.
I now have 3 colours of Pan Pastels, I won two last time. I haven't yet plucked up courage to start using them, they seem too precious! Maybe I wil now I have three.

I love your tree photo, it really lifted my spirits!
Your craft room is looking good and I love your little cat.

Cazzy x
November 26, 2014 at 4:47 PM
peggy aplSEEDS said…
Happy WOYWW and Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for dropping by! Your work area looks great with those tiles. I don't think we have any peel and stick ones over here.
Hugs,
peggy aplSEEDS@13
November 26, 2014 at 9:07 PM
scrappystickyinkymess said…
Fab looking counter. Funny, I bought a box of cork floor tiles years ago and have found SO MANY uses for them. I have one in a gallon size zip lock bag and I use it as a stamping mat - just the right amount of "give' for a good impression - and one that I use as a base for heat embossing. :)
Late again - darn that Blogger!

Happy happy WOYWW!
Mary Anne (16)
November 27, 2014 at 1:11 AM
My name is Cindy said…
Awesome use of space in your room - love that paper storage! Thank you for your earlier visit, Cindy #49
November 27, 2014 at 4:10 AM
fairyrocks said…
Lovely to have a newly spruced up space to work in. Clever with the tiles, thanks for sharing. Keep smiling and creating
November 27, 2014 at 8:37 AM
Ali H said…
brilliant new room ! lucky you !! hope you have great fun in it ! Thanks for visiting Ali #22
November 27, 2014 at 1:00 PM
Neet said…
Love your tiled top - just what I need to cover my work surface up in my kitchen as I detest it. Wish I lived over there. Too heavy to bring back I guess.
Thank you for visiting me earlier - Hugs, Neet xx
November 27, 2014 at 2:19 PM
505whimsygirl said…
Hi Ginny,

Great use of the peel and stick tile! I wouldn't have thought of that in a million years! Your craft space is looking great.

I've had my Thanksgiving meal so it was a perfect time to visit desks - either that or take a nap!!

Thank you for visiting me already! Happy belated WOYWW
Hugs,
Kay (21)
November 27, 2014 at 5:11 PM
fairy thoughts said…
What a lovely.... If tidy space .... Bet you can't wait to get it messy
Janet @20
November 28, 2014 at 9:26 AM
Julia Dunnit said…
Well who knew Ginny - those tiles are a gift - brilliant you! Your space is looking just fab..and the drawers made me swoon!
November 29, 2014 at 12:52 AM
Kyla said…
Ooh nice craft space, and a bargain to boot.
Thanks visiting my desk already.
Kyla
November 30, 2014 at 8:13 AM
Mrs.D said…
Fabulous work top and even more fab pussy cat. He is gorgeous.
sorry I'm late returning visits, life is just so hectic.
Chris #27
December 1, 2014 at 8:09 AM
Debs Willis said…
Great workspace & love the pic of Tinks!
Thanks for your visit
Debs 29
December 2, 2014 at 12:45 AM
Marit said…
Now thát is a very special workspace... and a great idea to use those sticker-tiles! Thanks for your visit to my desk last week. I'm way late with my visits (due to the 'open atelier' deadline and all...) but at least I made it here before the next Wednesday ;) Hug from Holland, Marit #38
December 2, 2014 at 6:45 AM
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