Wednesday 13 June 2012

WOYWW 158

I can’t believe another week has gone by so quickly. Time yet again for our weekly Nosey Fest, which is What’s On Your Workdesk Wednesday – to get involved or to find out more, click on the link in my sidebar which will take you to Julia who organises us all and makes it all possible.

Sorry I didn’t manage to visit many of you last week – these days I barely seem to manage more than a handful, for which I apologise – as usual I’ve been struggling with my health and am very behind with all the things I have to do, and then end up with very little time left for blog hopping.

Here’s my desk this week.

I have been working on some zentangle ATCs this week, and colouring them with the Inktense pencils that my hubby gave me for my birthday. I was so sorry not to be well enough to take part in the recent WOYWW special 3rd anniversary ATC swap, but would love to swap now, if anyone wants to join me! I’ve had one or two offers already.

Towards the back of the desk you can see some small 3 x 3 inch zentangles – some of these are traditional ones, drawn within an abstract shape, or “string” as it’s called, and one or two coloured zentangle art squares as well. These are going to be made into cards. We have got a craft exhibition/sale coming up in a couple of weeks, so am getting ready.

The large picture is the zentangle Poppies picture that I drew this week, and coloured with my Inktense pencils. I’ll do a post about that to show it in more detail. I am hoping to have a series of these to show at the exhibition and maybe sell some.

The picture is balanced on top of my ATC box, which contains several in various stages of completion – when I am experimenting with new techniques or materials, I tend to work on ATC-sized samples so nothing is wasted if it all goes pear-shaped, and if all goes well, I end up with a useable ATC! Most of these are mixed media.

At the very back of the desk you may be able to spot a small mixed media box that I’m altering – I’m doing a couple based on the same idea as a recent box I altered for a friend’s birthday. Hopefully I’ll have time to make a few more for the craft exhibition.

This week I had a lovely surprise in the post – an absolutely stunning card from Cindy, with a double-layered removable tag, and also a little bag of goodies for embellishing projects – a RAK and a half!! I was so touched, especially at the amount of work she has put into this beautiful creation. I am not sure how she actually did some of it…

Isn’t that all just gorgeous? Isn’t she talented!! Thank you Cindy!

This week I also made my dad a birthday card – I’ve done a separate post about that – on a steampunk theme, in mixed media. We’re hoping to see him on his birthday on Friday, and I’ll give it to him then. Also this week, I’ve been designing stencils in Inkscape, and cutting them with Sheba, my Black Cat Cougar cutting machine.

Wishing you all a happy WOYWW and a fulfilling and creative week to come!

38 comments:

  1. Shoshi, I would love to swap ATC's with you. Please send me your address kingb52@comcast.net. I am having so much fun with this, I have gotten some great ATC's. Still Tues night here, and no link anyway, but my post is ready to go. Barb

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  2. Psst...Shoshi I went to my art suppliers and found the Inktense pencils! I had to stuff them under my top to get them into the house and they're sitting looking at me now ;D
    How exciting!
    When I saw them on the shelf, there was NO WAY I could walk away without buying them. Hey...I don't smoke or drink (much) so I thought why not?
    Your poppy looks absolutely stunning and I'm a little nervous about where to start with the pencils. I think I'll wait until after today...I've got my 'giveaway' prize to organise later so I want to have no distractions when I open the tin. I’m hyperventilating just thinking about them.
    Thank you so much for sharing :D
    Have a great WOYWW ~ enjoy! Neesie no number (lol)

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  3. What a beautifully tidy desk you have. Your ATCs look beautiful but my eye was drawn to your poppy picture, it is absolutely gorgeous! Still no Mr Linky but I am visiting anyway. Happy WOYWW, Anne x

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  4. I've linked you over at WOYWW, have no idea where the linky thing went afetr I went to bed...!
    LVOe Cindy;s card, quite gorgeous. Wuld love to swap and ATC, mail me your addy juliadunnit@me.com and we'll get on...your zentangling and inktense combos are fabulous.

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  5. We WOYWW on mr linky or not! Love that gift you got and your zen tangles look good. I only ever get to visit a few people on the list, but I do my best and that's what counts IMO, I don't beat myself up about not visiting and commenting on everyone's post...I like to read the whole post and leave a meaningful comment. Your health comes first, so take it easy, one thing at a time.

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  6. For someone lacking in energy you have managed to pack an awful lot into your week. The poppy is just beautiful. I hope you remain well enough to make some more lovely items for your sale. Kate x

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  7. Morning Shoshi, Boy, how I love those fabulous Poppies, what a great picture they would make. Your workdesk is always interesting. Enjoy your week. Hugs Rita 29 Xx

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  8. Love those cards.Any chance of a closer view. Hope you are feeling better soon.

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  9. ...you got a nice busy desk full of loVelies, adore your Poppy art work how beautiful & such a gorgeous card to recieve wow...thanks for sharing...Mel :) #7

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  10. Hi Shoshi and another week gone by loving your poppy's, stunning and lots of interesting ATC's there. Have a great Wednesday and thanks for sharing.
    Hugs Erika.

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  11. great looking desk Soshi! Love all the projects and think that a steampunk birthday card would be awesome. Have a great week. Vickie #42

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  12. Beautiful pieces! I hope you're feeling tip top soon.

    Happy WOYWW

    Zoe #12

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  13. Hi Shoshi -I love your poppy zentangle. You are very talented and very busy judging by your post! I would love to swap with you if you would like. Email me your address if I'm not too late. WOYWW Hugs from Helen 14

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  14. what a lovely, busy desk! hope you're feeling better now.... i can't make atc's anymore, but i could make a postcard to swap if you'd like... i enjoyed the ones i made for the IA postcard swap...
    and what a stunning birthday card!!
    wishing you a great week :)
    no. 46

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  15. Am I on your swap list? I'm confused between real names and blog names lol, I can seem to see your name on my list but I am pretty sure I said I wanted to swap with you, if so send your snail mail to me.
    Bridget #13...opps I had you on my list as Zentangle Queen lol

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  16. Hi Shoshi, I'd love to trade ATC's with you. I too suffer from ME so completely understand if the day doesn't allow computer work the day doesn't allow computer work! If you'd like to swap contact me through my blog, Laura 78

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  17. Once again I visit your desk and there's a great big WOW factor - those poppies are out of this world - they are absolutely stunning. Everything on your desk is tantalisingly just too far away to see fully, but I love what I can see of the ATC cards! Your work is so beautiful, I love visiting your blog.

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  18. You sure did manage to accomplish a lot this week. Love the poppies.
    Happy WOYWW

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  19. I hope your health improves....I just pinned your gift, love the flower/friendship quote. #99

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  20. So much interesting stuff to see here, and that Poppy image is glorious. Happy WOYWW, Shaz #75

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  21. Your desk of Zentangles look amazing.. More new crafty goodies to play with is always fun. sandy :)

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  22. Well as I sat here reading your post I dumped jello all down the front of my shirt, lol Can we say clumsy? I sure hope you get back to feeling better, on a happier note that poppy zentangle is gorgeous!! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)

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  23. your atcs are fab and that poppy picture is stunning,my fave flower
    thanks for visiting me
    have a fab crafty week
    kay #25

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  24. Your poppy is stunning xx

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  25. Hi Shoshi - what fabulous zentangles with a twist. Love the close up shots. The detail is stunning. What comes first the zentangle or the colour? WOYWW Hugs from Helen 14

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  26. I knew I had been here before! By coming back I got to see the close up post X

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  27. I love your Zentangle ATCs and your poppy picture is beautiful! I'd love to do a swap with you if you like, email me at hsalthouse@yahoo.com and we can swap addresses.
    Helen S #23

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  28. What no comments yet, well I'm happy to be the first. Lots of delicious supplies around your desk! I'm lovin those poppies too! Happy WOYWW!~Robin

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  29. Lot's of exciting and creative things happening on your workdesk! I think the Poppy Zentangle and the gift from Cindy are amazing! Hope you feel better this week! Darnell 129

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  30. You are one talented little person. I would give my right arm to be able to draw as well as you.

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  31. Super artwork, gorgeous poppies. You're not alone, I've been awful too, so hope you're feeling better soon. Take care & enjoy this week's snooping, am going for the better late than never approach this week! Zo xx 56

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  32. Love your artwork and it would be great fun to swap ATCs with you too. If you fancy it, just drop me a line x
    Sophie #68

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  33. Hiya Shoshi - I spied your ATCs in the post above. Oh my, they're wonderful! The octopus makes me laugh and I adore poppies. I'll swap ATCs with you if you want to send to the US. The WOYWW one I sent to Barb was my first ever and I'm hooked! I now have a stack of blank ATCs just waiting for action. :)

    I hope you feel well soon.

    Cheers,
    Susan #116

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  34. Gorgeous poppies there, Shoshi, very pretty indeed. I was so struck by the intense orange of your clown fish that I ordered some Inktense pencils off Amazon and am going to take them on holiday and just do some sitting and drawing, like I used to do all the time...but never seem to manage anymore!
    Hugs, LLJ #1 xx

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  35. You are very gifted. I'll have to educate myself a bit. I'm not that familiar with ATC's although I've heard lots of talk about them blog hopping with WOYWW. I am also unfamiliar with zentagle. I did see a like for inktense pencils so will check that out. You are very talented and do beautiful work so were the ones you got in the mail! Valerie #26

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  36. Those poppies - well - they are fabulous and what a great idea to use your love of zentangling to them. You are a true artist.
    Hope the weather improves as I a sure that will help you with your own health - surprising what a bit of sunshine does.
    You take care - Hugs, Neet #59 x

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  37. Love your zentangles, just said to someone else I really should give it a go. Dont need many supplies to get started. LOL

    Love your poppies they are beautiful and that card is just divine.

    Have a great crafting week
    Eliza #65
    www.queenartoypia.blogspot.com.au

    Please use this link when replying or the stamping Ground blog link.

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  38. Hi Shoshi, thanks for the comments on my blog, I would love to swap ATCs, are you organizing it or is anyone yet? I too have had just too many issues with Firefox and since I do a lot of gmail then I switched to Chrome. My email is mykemma at gmail dot com.

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