WOYWW 9

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What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday is a blog meme hosted by Julia at Stamping Ground.  (Who knew stamps had gotten so sophisticated and fancy?  Not me.)

My daughter's birthday was a few days ago, so I can unveil the project I was working on.  Guess what her favorite show is:






I must say, I think it is the awesomest bookmark that ever did awesome.

In other news, I'm still working on the blog project, which we are hoping to roll out in a couple of weeks.  I've been using my librarian super-powers to invent categories and tags and all that, and I've written articles on teaching library skills to your children and what good chapter books you can read to a small child.




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  1. ElizaJuly 16, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Yep that is one really awesome book tag, love it.

    Happy WOYWW Eliza 26

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  2. ikeJuly 16, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Fabulous bookmark :-) I have not seen that show for years... I expect it's changed a lot since I was young ?!!! :-D
    Happy WOYWW

    IKE x # 33

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  3. ddazzled71July 16, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Your blog project sounds interesting and my foster son would adore this Whovian themed Bookmark, it's beautifully done. Happy WOYWW! Danie #34

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  4. UnknownJuly 16, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Great bookmark. I am a Dr.Who fan. Not my usual genre, I watched it out of boredom one day and was totally hooked. Your comment about the library article got my attention. I homeschool my youngest (she's in 8th grade), so I read through your blog. I'm incorporating your reading challenges into our curriculum. I'm very excited about it. I plan on doing your reading challenges with my daughter. I had some suggestions for #6; Classic book with animals, off the top of my head I came up with, 1) Animal Farm, 2) Black Beauty, 3) Moby Dick. But that's really for another post. (((HUGS)))
    Kim
    WOYWW #3

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  5. ria gallJuly 17, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    what an amazing bookmark my daughter would go crazy for it as she is a big fan.
    sounds like you are busy I am sure it is going to be a great when completed
    have a great day enjoy the rest of your week
    Ria #75

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  6. KrishaJuly 17, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    LOVE the sentiment on your book mark!
    Krisha #5

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  7. Julia DunnitJuly 17, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    You're right, very awesome indeed, what a fab thing to say for a book. And talking of awesome..love your librarian super powers being used..quite excited to see all the new workings!

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  8. sandysewinJuly 17, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Yes, that truly is an awesome bookmark. I feel like I'm missing out not watching Dr. Who, lol.

    Happy woyww!

    Sandy #28

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  9. UnknownJuly 17, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    thats really cool, love your desk lots of craftyness going on, thanks for the snoop

    Happy WOYWW
    Jay NO.65

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  10. MoniqueJuly 17, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I love the docter =) Great bookmark!
    Happy WOYWW and I wish you a lovely week.
    Monique # 70
    xx

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  11. S.July 18, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Oh my gosh that is the most awesome bookmark EVER!

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  12. Lunch Lady JanJuly 18, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Do your librarian superpowers enable you to detect unpaid fines as soon as someone walks through the door...or if a book has been marked inside and you haven't even opened it?? Spooky ;-) Don't mind me, I'm teasing! My mum was a village librarian in Wales...I have fond memories of hanging around these ancient oak bookcases from a very early age!
    And your bookmark is completely wonderful - I love the sentiment!
    Hugs, LLJ 46 xx

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  13. AnonymousJuly 18, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    That is indeed the awesomest bookmark that ever awesomed. Way to go with that. Your daughter was undoubtedly thrilled?

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  14. JeanJuly 18, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Oh yeah, you should have seen her face!! :D

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