WOYWW - Ancestors!

Welcome to Magpieheaven! Here's what's on my dining table at the moment, which is where I hope to create a little crafting space today. If you're scratching your head about why I'm telling you What's on my Work table this Wednesday, do click HERE, where you can find out all about WOYWW hosted by the amazing Julia Dunnit. The couple in the photos below are a bit of a contrast to Batman and Robin who featured last week - far more sedate than the dynamic duo! Deskers had some great ideas about what I might create with those fancy-dress photos! The House of Bears suggested a scrapbook-type page in a frame. I liked the sound of that - the best of both worlds, although I'm not sure I'd like every visitor to see Mr Magpie and myself in tights despite the very kind comments about our 'pins'! Neet asked about the gentleman in the blue sweater looking incredulously at us. He was a friend's dad, and I think he was quite bemused, bless him! Christine @ Bishopsmate told me about how she is cataloging her family photos, writing  explanatory word documents for the children as she files sepia ancestors on the laptop. This also sounded a great idea to me - although how would we ever explain dressing up as Batman and Robin to future generations? Kim suggested a journal page, as she has some photos she might journal one day with Zentagle designs around them - I love what I've seen of Zentangle. So many possibilities! Meanwhile I have been helping my mother sort out her house before she moves into a flat nearer to us and this couple came to light. I know nothing about them except that they are my great-great grandparents. I don't even know their names yet! I was really excited to discover them and I plan to make something like a shadow box or canvas that will feature their images.

The feathers, acorns and twigs I gathered on a country walk through  Kent orchards yesterday. The photos were on my mind and I was looking for textures and colours that would fit with them. The lace, the brown and white fabric and the string and the Snowflake Fresco paint came to mind as I was walking.  I might use the actual bits and pieces in my project or maybe just use them as inspiration for colour and texture. Sometimes I just like to arrange elements before I begin and see how things develop. I can feel the need to get my Big Shot out to make some tags and there's a nice roll of brown paper that will come in very handy for the next step in my plan! But Holy What's on your Work Desk Wednesday, Batman! I haven't answered any of the questions from the last episode! We-ll, in true Soap Opera tradition there's been no progress with the kitchen - no idea where Kevin's got to, just hope he's making those cupboard doors! One day pictures of a finished kitchen will appear on this blog: I promise! The sale of my mum's house seems to be slowly trundling through, although there has been an Asbestos scare that should be quickly resolved - fingers crossed!  I've nearly finished the project I showed you the very early stages of last week and it should be completed soon! I won't blog any photos yet, as I'd like to have a go at entering it for a challenge so watch this space to find out more! Thank you so much for stopping by today! Your lovely, supportive, sometimes funny, always encouraging comments - not to mention all those inspiring blogs - have kept me going over some very tough weeks since April - WOYWW Deskers, you're the tops. Have a great Wednesday and a fabulous, crafty week!