WOYWW #169-Still freaky-and a guessing game

OK, now I'm really starting to get freaked out...it has been 18 days and it still looks this way.  And I've been working!  Even did another birthday card on Monday.  Maybe it's this freaky-ness that rubbed off on my scary bird from the CC2C Challenge post (which should be the one before), but as long as the Muse is still hanging around, I guess I shouldn't complain.

I do have the new Distress Metallic Stains, with the little label dots drying on the craft sheet. I haven't played a ton yet, just some smooshing around on a tag or two...but they show real promise! And now...can anybody guess what that pile is on the left?   Hmm, should I give a hint?  I know..first person who guesses right, and I will send off a little present!!

So now,  go hop over to Julia's Stamping Ground, our hostess for this wonderful Wednesday excursion, to see some desks with more action on them! Have a great week!

WOYWW #150

It's another Wednesday!!! That means we get to peek into everyones art spaces via Julia's Stamping Ground and the Whats on Your Workdesk Wednesday phenom...

So here is my space...different view as I feel showing my shame will get me to do something about it! While the actual stamping area isn't too bad...my side table...is a Mess! And yes, my wall hanging cabinet is still sitting on the desk, as I haven't figured out, now that the mollies are through the wall, and not in the wall, what to do. (It's been 2 Christmas's now...) I have stamps that still need to be put away since Tim's online card class....and paper scraps that have fallen everywhere!! Perhaps this weekend...../sigh.

So now go see some happy places, then open your doors too! We all love a peek!

WOYWW #148 Ackkkkk!!!!

Gahhh!! A Tim Holtz Explosion on my desk! I still have to finish the last 3 days of Tim's online course, "Creative Chemestry" Here are parts of Day 8...using crackle paints, that I left to crackle on Sunday, and with luck, will get back to on Friday. Aside from the tag in the middle, there are some grunge paper hearts and butterflies drying on the Distress Powder jars top right of the craft mat. And lookey--my Husband's Valentine's gift...the Distress Markers!! Day 6 techniques had me playing with them a bit, I can't wait to really get down and dirty with them! I also can't wait to finish the rest of the course... April is a heavy Birthday month, and I have to get stampin'!
Now, go get on board with the Workdesk Wednesday happenin', stop off at Julia's Stamping Ground (http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/2012/04/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-148.html cause ever since we got the new Windows 7 at work, I can't go back and highlight or correct any part of a post without backspacing the whole way...any ideas) , then go get hopping! Oh, hop, have a Happy Easter everyone!

WOYWW #147

Well, it's been a while since I opened my craftroom door for the Workdesk Wednesday crowd! If you're new to the Wednesday ritual, please hop over to Julia's Stamping Ground to get all the details.
So, this morning is the same as I left it Sunday morning...I know, another part of sad! I'm doing the Online Card Class with Tim Holtz...though it is turning out to be a watching from the sidelines, hoping I can get to the assignments! I did get the first 4 days done, which you can is see in my previous posts...and which you can see the reminants of the projects here. I will say, it was rather cleansing just plowing through the tag samples, with no time to really think and let your brain get in the way of creating. My Distress Inks and my woefully small supply of Distress Reinkers didn't get put away. I did immediately put the self-made stamp pad away...after putting my arm in it! So stay tuned to see if I get any of the rest done...my DI Markers and Stains are still on order, so those days will be a while! And now hop to Julia's to tour the other wonderful workdesks! Have a great week everyone!

WOYWW #145

Wow! It's been a long time since I've been up here in my cozy little space! And today I even got to play a bit! (I had to take a day off to do it; so the new bed could be delivered...maybe I should start buying more new furnature! LOL!)

Whats in the center there is my Grungy Monday piece...a Tim Technique I had wanted to try since he first showed it in his 12 Tags, 2009! Very fun, but does require some practice. (Check out my next post, hopefully soon!) And Lookey!!! My autographed Compendium...Vol II!! In the corner and ready to go for Linda's next Compendium Challenge!

Oh, and my shame area...the floor in front...you can still see my Christmas Stamps lying about. I have just this upcoming weekend to get it all together, as I've signed up the Tim's Online Class: Creative Chemistry 101 (this indicates a 201 may be following, doesn't it?) I hope the new bed does it's job, (how ironic, the better the bed, the less time you should need to spend in it! lol) so I can get up early to get my stamping done before work; lord knows, after work has become way too complicated!

So, to see what all the Wednesday Workdesk excitement is about...head over to Julia's Stamping Ground and check it out...

Until next time...happy crafting!

WOYWW #140

Wow, it's that wonderful day of the week that crafters all over the world open up their inner sancums and allow us to peek! Julia over at the Stamping Ground is our tour organizer, so check out all the details there!

My desk...not s0 much going on: the back end of my Grungy Monday project, which will be posted later today...my remaining crackle paints that are still getting watered down and stirred...and on the right, a die cutout that may be textured with the wood background fade...maybe for a birthday card...we'll see.

So, now go over and check out Julia's , and then take a world wide visit of some other great spaces! Have a great week everyone!

woyww #139

Good WOYWW on a Friday Morning everyone! I don't know whats going on...but I just can't seem to get blogger to behave; either can't get to others blogs, can't upload pictures...just a mess! So this morning..so far so good.

So, this is my Grungy Monday project (which I hope to post next)...which took time as my Distress Crackle paints were just a plain mess! You see those 5 jars up there? The rock candy is new; so no problem. I think I have managed to save the lavender and peeled paint; the antique linen--is on the no heroic measures list, and the blue is in ICU. Little more water and mixing before we decide. I did throw out 3 others, when they are rock solid around the brush, I feel there is no amount of water that will save them. Very annoying! There are two stamps I made from Tim Holtz's dies: kinda fun. I think I'll do the bird cage next! And thats pretty much it. Kinda pleased actually, as I've done quite a few birthday cards and things are actually being put back! It can't be too neat; my Muse sorta needs some clutter, but there is room to work and see things...so 1/12 of a new year resolution down! Yay!

So, now to see other fabulous work spaces, jump over to Julia's Stamping Ground, then go peak around. Havea great weekend everyone.

WOYWW #137

Welcome to What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday, where Julia at the Stamping Ground has found a way for hundreds of crafting folks to open up their spots, and give us a chance to peek around!

Yes, this was my desk on Wednesday...but I just couldn't get time to upload/blog until this morning....a lot of blogs just don't let me get to them on dial-up...ah well, maybe technology will come up the hill some day...

Anyway...

Ta Dah!!! Another resolution...put my cards in a book to 1)keep a record, primarily of Christmas designs and 2) to have pass around and maybe sell some cards. So, as of Wed., my Christmas cards are sorted by year, and from 2004-2008 are entered. And I just couldn't come up with an exciting cover insert...hense, inthe top left corner, all the CHristmas stamps are still on the floor, not yet put away...but hey...it's still January!

So, at work..gotta run....I'll show more of the "book" as it progresses! Have a great weekend everyone!

WOYWW #136

Good morning everyone!! I just met a co-worker for a wonderful breakfast...made more so as she had to pay for a bet we made...(on whether another employee would make it through the new year. I won, she was fired in Sept. My husband thought we were mean to make this bet, but you'd have know to the situation...)
So, this week, on my wonderful workdesk, or actually, the workdesk to my right...I sorta made up for my lost resolutions, and spent time in the craftroom, but cleaned/organized! With all the new year sales, I got another cube for the desk...the one with the butterfly over the drawer. It's got two deep cubbies, and a magazine drawer, which also holds 12 x 12 paper packs. Now I just need baskets for all the cubby holes! And I think I have to say enough is enough with those cubes. (though they are amazing!!)..'cause whats sitting on the top of the second level is just to high to get to! (or, maybe get some for the floor under the desk??--ghahh-stop the madness!) The cabinet on the right is supposed to hang on the wall...was a Christmas present last year..but I sorta drove the molly's through the wall, and don't know what to do now. My husband is not a handyman sorta guy, so there it sits! On the right is a stack of scraps. Still wondering where scrap stops and trash begins; but these are bigger pieces, that just need sorting and space, once I trash out the current bin! Oh, and there is my bright orange tape measure; needed that Sunday...amazing how I didn't see it until now!
Now, Julia, our wonderful hostess of the Wednesday Workdesk phenominum has all the details over on The Stamping Ground, which is the portal to visit other crafty spaces around the world. So go see what else is going on... then show your own space...there is nothing to be ashamed about...we've all been there! Have a great week everyone!

WOYWW #135

OK, it's Thursday, but this was the soonest I could get on to post..where has this week gone! At this rate, I better start my Holiday shopping, 'cause it seems like Christmas will be here again in no time! So, Julia at The Stamping Ground is the creator of this weekly adventure, so head over there to check it out and start hopping some very creative work spaces.

Mine this week;not so much going on. Finished my Grungy Monday card, and snapped this shot as I was coming up to get it in the mail...if I don't lose my nerve! You can see my previous post to see all about that. A few stamps to start another birthday card; but that one has to stay hidden!

And yes, first week of January, and already a resolution broken: stuff not put away after use! (OK, full disclosure: Not the only one broken: Haven't been on the exercise bike, and the first weekend is gone, and my "room a week to total clean/organized" has been blown to hell. But, "Make time to be crafty" is still going strong; and probably the reason the 2nd and 3rd have failed! Oh, and the new Xbox...ah well...

So, go hop over and see what is else is going on around the world. I'll be doing the same as possible. See you next week.

WOYWW #134

Good morning (well, my time!) everyone! I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas! My husband managed to shock me by getting me a deep fryer AND a Vagabond! The fryer I'll play with this weekend; but I did get to play with the vagabond Wed., and it is very cool; so, now, do I sell the Big shot, or keep it so that when using the spell binders, one can be set for cutting, and the other for the embossing?? (I was always annoyed with having to flip a tab back and forth! LOL)

So, this week my desk; still fairly tidy, shows my Grungy Monday project, which hopefully I'll have time to post next (work can be such a killjoy! LOL!) This was my first time playing with my new stains..and boy! Can I make a mess with them! First lesson: put away EVERYTHING you don't want to risk getting splattered, smeared, etc. My pile of grunge paper was off to the side, and about 4 pieces now have a purple border.

Oh, and here is Dakota, helping me by taking the box back out of the closet to get to the styrofoam packing...but she is looking cute doing it! So, now, go head over to Julia's Stamping Ground to see what WOYWW is all about, and then start peeking at some other creative work spaces! Have a Happy New Year's everyone!

WOYWW #133: Crazy-Scary!

Good morning WOYWWers! And it is...for a change. I got all my cards finished Sunday, (can be seen on my previous post-shameless plug) mailed out Monday, finished my last of the shopping this morning (I love stores that are open before 7:00am! and last night I went into my "space:" to dig out some hidden gifts, and then spent about an hour "tidying up" from the card wreckage. And lookey!! I have a desk! And FYI: the table to my right is all clean too!

Ok, I'll show you my shame: the floor in front of the desk...but I'll get to that after Christmas! Promise! (or Dakota will chew the stamps!) Hey, I said I only had an hour!

But now..I do have a problem: At what point do you realize a "scrap" of paper is no longer a scrap, but trash? I think I'm going to go with, once you can no longer cut a piece from my smallest die, and then will attack my scrap folder and lose about 2 inches, which will then get it to fit back into my nice plastic scrap holder! But I am open to suggestions! LOL! (Any reason to save...well, anything!)

So, incase you haven't been to Julia''s Stamping Ground first, and need to see what WOYWW is all about..head there, and then head to the other wonderful desks! And I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

WOYWW #126

Oh boy! Today is my craft fair, sponsored by my work to benefit the victims of the Tropical Storms Irene, many of whom are still not able to go back to their houses. (Again, so weird as we're in the mountains in Upstate NY!) So, my desk last night...packing up and doing some last minute finishing. I almost forgot to get a shot, and since I had promised to show the ornaments, I kept a few out for a quick shot. The stamps are from Outlines, and take the patience of Job to cut out! LOL! And some ornaments tops fit perfectly, and others, not so much! The Pointasetta's are my favorites. I 've tried them with red vellum, but I love the frosted so much better!

So, this is my mess for the week. I'm torn with wanting to sell all my cards, then having to make all the Christmas ones again to send out, and selling everything else, but not have to spend the next few weeks making more Christmas cards...come back next week and see which it is! LOL!

Now, head over to Julia's Stamping Ground, see what this WOYWW Is all about, and then go look at some stunninglty creative work areas. Have a great week everyone.

WOYWW #124

Happy Wednesday! Especially since I'm on vacation, and this is my 15th wedding anniversary. Which also means that my stamp crafting/addiction also started 15 years ago. LOL! No, not in a way to escape my new husband...but it was on my honeymoon in Ireland, where I found my first celtic knot stamp. I came home with 7, then found a stamp store (thank heavens they were around then!) that demo-ed different inks and embossing powders. And the rest is pretty much history!

So, as we're heading to the Cape for the rest of the weekend-this is my desk, getting stuff ready to bring with to work a bit so I don't have an empty table at that craft fair on NOV. 3! This one is my annual kitty card. This image is from Magenta. I'm probably too heavy on Christmas cards, but what I don't sell I can use for me...take some of pressure off of the 75 I usually send out. So, all you craft fair people...how much do you bring? I'm only making 10 Christmas ornaments...as they take forever to cut out..I figure I can take orders if I sell out. Same with the candles, and I promise to have pictures of those next week. Basically I'm freaking out...and I know I'm not charging enough...but at least covering supplies.

OK, before I really start babbling...head over to Julia's Stamping Ground, and see what the WOYWW phenom is all about, then go look at some well-grounded artist's spaces! Have a good week everyone!

WOYWW #122

Hi again! Wow, it really helps to keep the camera handy! (And know that what you see Monday night won't be any different Wednesday morning). To see what that has to do with anything...go visit Julia's Stamping Ground, and take in the whole Workdesk Wednesday Experience! LOL!

So, I'm still in my craft show mode; starting to really panic! I better get a move on if I want to include ornaments and candles! Anywho, I have a whole new appreciation to those of you who create kits for classes. My goal is to do enough of the inky work so that I can then pack up stuff to cut, trim, color, and assemble on my lunch hours. Of course I have forgotten critical pencil colors, pencil sharpener, and a whole layer!

What we have here are some of my stamps from my new fav company, Memory Box. And after playing with all the ornaments, I think I'll stick with the red and green ones, with gold embossing.

So, I'm going to use my limited computer time (work is still threatening to "shut down" all non-work related sites..I will have a nervous breakdown!) and visit all those other wonderfully creative work spaces. I hope you get to do the same. Have a great week!

WOYWW #121

Greetings all! Well, I sorta survived last week; aside from the confirmation from the vet that one of the kitties, Ponder, does indeed have cancer, I was able to really hit the craft room over the weekend and make some progress for the craft show. Last night I started putting all the done cards away and ran out of the card baggies that I had gotten from the LSS that closed...anyone have any supplier info?

I also played around...again...with the Deer die and the new die from Memory Box...with the chickadee stamp from Impression Obsession. Its hard to tell, but I have sparkly paper underneath..any suggestions? I'm not sure what to add, change, etc. These layers will probably go over a white card. I so loved the die when I saw a sample in the store...

And finally...Tadah! My side table is sorta back to normal...not teetering piles! (Very Proud!) And I can still find things. So, it was quite a week.

So, if you're new to the WOYWW experience, go visit Julia's Stamping Ground and then go see some really great work spaces! See you next week!

WOYWW #120--The Horror!

I thought I was in control; Things seemed to be progressing nicely with the commissioned Xmas cards. I had taken Wed., and Thurs. off with the only purpose taking the fur-babies to the vet (yeah, 2 shifts-I need to be committed!) and crafting! I had done the coloring and a lot of the cutting/punching during the last few work lunch hours. and only had to assemble the 24 cards. I ran out to grab a drink, came back in and actually looked at my "space"!! And Holy Crap!

Tell me this is not a disaster site waiting to happen! Piles everwhere, ink applicators near pristine white panels ready to go...and my "spare" desk beside me---which was clean anticipating a play date-Ghah! Had to grab a shot, with a vow to clean up when done! Next thing I know, Hubby is home, dinner isn't started, and only half the cards are finished! Because, yes, shortly after this shot, I reached for my crimper and silver paper, and avalanche! Luckily, I had moved all the ink sponges back where they belonged, so no disaster there, and all the ink pads landed on the chair mat. It is now Thus., and as soon as this loads, I'll be closing myself off for the next 5 hours to 1) finish the cards, 2) re-organize so I can find things again and 3) if time allows, work on some more designs for the craft show...oh boy!

Now, to see what all this is about, you can go check out Julia's Stamping Ground, and then visit other fabulous desks! And I'll be visiting around abit later as well. So wish me luck with my goals..I'll let you know how I did next week! Oh, Look, the photo just loaded...I spy with my little eye--the jar of sparkly fluff I couldn't find...can you? LOL!

WOYWW #118

Hi all, real quick as work is busy-busy! Plus, for any ark builders out there...I am on the third peak on the right...waiting with my craft tools to be picked up! Only one road left open to get down the hill to work, a good 10 mile detour! UGH!

So, I got some real quick time the other night, to really...I mean Really...start my cards for the craft show. So, played around with the TH reindeer die; love the deer, not sure what to do with them! LOL! I got a new Spellbinder set, and used one for the frame, and this are the new stamps from Memory Box I picked up a few weeks ago...well, not the saying...hmm, give me a moment...

Anyway, to see what all the Wednesday fuss is about; head over to Julia's Stamping Ground, and then peek at some truely inspiring desks! Have a great week! Stay safe if you're in the North East Flood zones!

woyww #116-err, more the floor?

Wow..I feel like I haven't been around in a while! And just when I finally get some crafting done, and pictures taken..Bam! Hurricane Irene whollops us, takes out our power, and leaves me in the dark! Since I had time on my hands, but it was too dark to work at the desk area, other than tidy up, but the light from the windows was fine, I thought it was time to dig around the Christmas Stamp box, and start getting some ideas for cards. So, here it is...spread out on the floor, and don't even ask what it was like for me to get up after about 30 minutes! LOL! Now, I don't know why its so tiny...I probably did something weird when trying to get all the pictures off the camera, in case we lost the power again. So, now, go stop by Julia's Stamping Ground to see all the fun spaces on Wednesday, and then, come back around again, as through-out the day I try to get my Grungy Monday and Absolutely Everything projects loaded up too. Have a great rest of the week everyone!

WOYWW- #114 Absolutely Everything!!

LOOKIT MY STUFF!!!! (insert sigh of contentment here) Last weekend my friend Julie and I took a road trip to Topsfield, MA for our first visit to Absolutely Everything, and take some Tim Holtz inspired classes! IT WAS FANTASTIC! As our local stamp stores all closed a few years ago, we've been stuck with the Box Stores and online ordering, but with online ordering, you sorta have to know what you want--and never really see anything new! So...to say we were kids in a candy store is an understatement. We had even primed ourselves on the way out with a stop at Ink About It, which is another fabulous shop. Oh yes...we definately did our part to help the local stamp store economy! LOL! So, now I need time to play with it! I can't wait to try those new Memory Box dies!! How fantastic do they look?!! And all the cool 7 Gypsies trinkets?? And in the class we got a bottle of the Picket Fence Mixative. I then had to pick up the new picket fence ink pad, reinker, and distress stain! LOL! Oh..and the paper packs!! There are 5 of them!!! I've tried twice now to put stuff away...but I keep laying it all out again! As I might be basking in the shopping glow for a few more days...there may be a similar photo next week! LOL! Now, to see some desks hard at work, and actual projects made by the stuff mine is just holding, go jump over to Julia's Stamping Ground, and then visit around the world with Whats On Your Workdesk? Wednesday!