WOYWW #371

Welcome to WOYWW…the “What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday”  blog hop created by Julia at the Stamping Ground.  The Lovely LLJ has been keeping us desker’s going while Julia has been recouping, and I see that Julia is up to taking the reins back starting next week.  So Thank You Jan, for stepping in and keeping us together. You have done a Marvelous job! 

 First, my desk…actually got to work on my canvas last night!  After giving the first one to my retiring boss, I decided to make one for me…and this one is coming along much quicker!  So here is how I left the desk last night, with the flowers just being glued down.  I’m not sure about the dragonfly..this one has green wings, and I’m not sure the contrast is there; so I may make a new one with the silver wings Bonnie’s had.  Stay tuned!

Also, I had some time while on vacation (not as much as you would imagine!) last week to get in and play.  First up, some birthday and a baby shower cards.  Hubby, Sis-in-Law, and Stepson/wife shower. 

 

And then some time in my journal: Finally got the Gelato’s to drip….thank you Gesso!!  Didn’t have time to work in it last night, now that it’s dry….but can’t wait!!

Ok, now go visit LLJ to see where to portal next.  Have a great week everyone.

WOYWW #370 I have been Double Dared...

Welcome to WOYWW…the “What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday”  blog hop created by Julia at the Stamping Ground.  Julia is recouping from her surgery, so Lovely LLJ is keeping us together,  so hop over there to join the fun.

OK, I have been double-dog dared. And since I was away on vacation and have no work to show…here it is…my craft room with it’s three work desks, and technically 2 die-cutting stations…the Vagabond on the white cabinet in the nook, and a big shot out of view
on the lower right. (Some dies I just don’t trust running through the Vagabond…I had one near jam, and that was enough!)

Main desk is now for making cards, ATC’s and small items.  Side desk was the art journal and gelli plate area; and lately it’s overflow for letting things dry, using the laptop to flatten, and mostly during Christmas (Or WOYWW Anniversary) my assembly area for mass production. And now the no longer temporary card table for journaling, mixed media and gelli plate.  And yes, I still have a horrible amount of stuff on the floor…And don’t even ask about the closet!!!

It’s a shame I promised my husband when I took over his son’s room that I would keep it available for guests…there is a futon out of shot on the left, which while nice to lay down on while watching YouTube videos, I would really much rather have use of that wall space!  And I still honestly believe, with all my heart, that if I could have more than just a few stolen hours a week, it would be well organized, and while not clean, at least not so frightening looking! Oh, wait....have you seen my work office? Never mind... 

Ok, now go visit LLJ to see where to portal next.  Have a great week everyone.

WOYWW #369

Welcome to WOYWW…the “What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday”  blog hop created by Julia at the Stamping Ground.  Julia is recouping from her surgery, so Lovely LLJ is keeping us together,  so hop over there to join the fun.

So, I have to do it.  It has become official. The card table has been set up and covered now for 4 months so I can’t deny it any longer. It is now my official 3^rd work desk: devoted to Journaling and Mixed Media.  My dexterity and agility are vastly improving as I negotiate around my room.  (I still can’t bring myself to show an overall picture of it…it is not for the faint of heart!)

So this is my current view. First there was a HUGE tidy-up, because I couldn’t even fit the small Dylusion’s Journal in the front corner.  The white drawer is holding my latest obsession...Gelato's!!  And because I'm me; I'm on the hunt to get every color! LOL!  There is a pile of stencils in the far back left, the box holds my incense, and the was paper I put between the ages of the journals cause I hate smudging all the edges.  Then, since I had so much fun (well, after the stress! But it made my boss cry…so success!) of making the Dragonfly Canvas, I’m making one similar for me. Waiting for the paint to dry…

Ok, now go visit LLJ to see where to portal next.  Have a great week everyone.

WOYWW #368

Welcome to WOYWW…the “What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday”  blog hop created by Julia at the Stamping Ground.  Julia is recouping from her surgery, so Lovely LLJ is keeping us together,  so hop over there to join the fun.

A quick post this week, as work, and the day have gotten away from me.  So what’s new? We had an enjoyable weekend catching up with old friends in Mass., and across from the tavern we had lunch was a book store…and for reasons I can’t explain…really…not a clue….these journals found their way into my hands!  So you all need to hold me accountable to start art journaling!!! This makes 8 journals...see, need to start using them!

And, thanks to everyone for their kind words on my work in progress for my retiring boss; I did get that finished over the weekend as well; definitely stressed a bit over it…but I like how it turned out. (Ok, tickled pink! My first true mixed media canvas that wasn't tied to an online class!)  She’ll get it tomorrow…fingers crossed! So here are some of the finished photos.

Ok, now go visit LLJ to see where to portal next.  Have a great week everyone.

WOYWW #367

Welcome to another What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday...founded by Julia at the Stamping Ground, and currently being nurtured by LLJ while Julia is recouping steadily.  So you can hop there to see the deets! 

My desk, as it will look for the next 2.5 hours:I'm prepping for a canvas to give my boss as a retirement gift; she loves dragonfly's, and in my minds eye, it will be stunning.  Stay tuned....
Have to run out to meet my sister and mother for lunch, then when I come back I'll be ready to roll!

 

These  are four more ATC's I received from Scrapbook Lynn, Claire, Shaz Silverwolf and Sharon K.  And I love all the cards that they came with!

 And finally, my stamp show stash unpacked from the backpack I posted last week; in total: 1 Mini MISTI, Gelato Bright Set and Whipped Spackle, Assorted PITT Pens, 14 Die sets, 5 Stencils, 32 Rubber stamps, 1 bottle stamp cleaner, the green bag on the left is filled with all sorts of bling/embellishments, not shown; 1 pack of metallic stardust black layering papers, 2 packs of Papercut's Overlay kits, 1 pack of assorted layering papers in really cool (but not the Christmas theme I wanted) colors, and 2 packs envelopes.  Whew!! And that doesn't include my stint as a Personal Shopper!   It was a good year...and I actually spent less than years past.  It's a Crafty Miracle!! Now don't you dare ask how much of it is put away; there seems to a problem with my bag of holding (reference for any of you gamer folks) at the moment...not really sure where I'm going to be putting the stamps now! LOL!

Now go visit Jan to portal around the world, and have a fantastic week everyone!

WOYWW #366

Welcome to WOYWW…the “What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday”  blog hop created by Julia at the Stamping Ground.  Julia is now home, recouping from her surgery, but still not up to taking back the reins, so Lovely LLJ is keeping us together,  so hop over there to join the fun.

There is truly nothing new on my desk this week; not even a scrap piece of paper has moved; but what is new in the vicinity is not meant to tease…my full backpack of new stash.  I just had to rifle through the pockets to grab the receipts so I can account and cover for all my Heirloom Rubber Stamp Show spending.  The Springfield MA. show does get a few booths smaller each year, but that seems to just let us spend more time (and money) in the booths that are there.  I also received a few more ATC’s. but haven’t photo’ed them yet.  Next week I’ll have them, as well as some of the really great finds of the show. (but you can sorta see my Birthday present to me...the mini MISTI....heard great things...can't wait to give it a try.)

Oh, one thing I did finish, which used up the big stencil you saw last week (so that walked over to the, ahem, third auxiliary desk…), was a quick journal page. The background was made with some new Gelato’s, and the stencil is Donna Downey, with Dylusion’s paints.

Ok, now go visit LLJ to see where to portal next.  Have a great week everyone.

WOYWW #365

Happy WOYWW Everyone! That's What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday, inspired by our hostess Julia at The Stamping Ground.  Julia is recouperating, so our weekly hop is being wonderfully lead by LLJ over at Jan's Fabric Frenzy.

My desk is pretty uninspired...I had great plans to spend many hours in the craft room over our holiday weekend; but the 90+ temps and humidity nixed that.  I hid in the basement where it was cool.  So what you see; some of the last items I was trying not to order...but failed...as I'm trying to save money for the Heirloom Stamp Show this coming weekend. Ah well; the sale was just too great...evil Blitsy!  So some new stencils, two TH dies, and quite a few more Distress Spray Stains to add to the collection.

And as promised; here is the ATC I made for the swap (or a variation of...) I have one left if anyone would like to swap!

 And so far I have received ATC's from Julia, LLJ and my PIF swappie, Morti, who very nicely reciprocated. This is so fun!! Here's to many more wonderful WOYWW's!
Now go visit Jan to find the portals to many other creative spaces! Have a great weekend everyone.