Here is what I have been working on this week:
and as a special treat, here are other views of my craft room (told you I was organised this week - well when it comes to crafting anyway)
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| sort of organised |
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| This is the wall behind me - its a very small craft room |
No this is not my music collection but CD cases containing some of my stamps, I prefer the unmounted stamps as you a) get more for your money, b) get stamps with a similar theme, c) they are easier to store than wooden stamps.
Here is a close up of what I have been working on:
I've been inspired by Sheena Douglass on Create and Craft and her new oriental stamps, as mine haven't arrived yet I went through my stash and found these. The main flower is stamped and embossed on acetate, painted on the back using red acrylic paint then covered (on the back) with gold leaf. The red background started life as a plain old piece of white cardstock (Centura pearl of course), coloured in distress ink (fired brick I think with a bit of aged mahogany) then stamped with water to remove the colour. The white "scroll" is vellum stamped in the same stamp as the background, and I made the "coin" by triple embossing a bit of card in gold and then stamped into it while still hot, I rubbed on a bit of black stazon to make it look a bit old.
You may be just be able to see the small butterfly next to the card, this is a left over from another project I did a few weeks ago as part of a submission to become a design team member for a stamp (and more) manufacturer. Haven't heard anything yet but I'll keep you posted.
Thanks for looking, off for a snoop around the other desks now
Donna x
Your card is looking fabulous Donna. I was also inspired and my stamps arrived yesterday. Look as good as on the tv and can't wait to start playing with them
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WOW! Your card has blown me away (pinned it!)... the rolled-up scroll is a great touch at the bottom. Lovely workspace. Have a great day! Victoria no.64
ReplyDeletethanks for your lovely comments, hope the recipient likes it too
Deleteyour card is ace love the gold coin and the scroll thanks for explaining how you made them hope your stamps come soon have a fab week Andrea # 42
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS oriental card. Thanks for letting me snoop :-)
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IKE in Greece #75 xxxx
I would love to come in your studio and lift all those lids from those boxes... seeing the photos make me curious to what's in it! Happy woyww and a hug from Holland. Marit #76
ReplyDeleteLove your neat and well-organized space, Donna, and that Asian-themed card is beautiful! Good luck with the DT call. I hope you get selected! Happy WOYWW and have a wonderful week! Thanks for the visit to me! Darnell #22
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a wonderful card. I love the little tiny scroll!
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW 225 and I wish you a wonderful week.
xx Monique #94
That is a very nice card, thanks for explaining how you made it too. I like seeing organization in craft rooms too.
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Ah so thats the kind of ribbon reel people talk about when storing ribbons, I may have to give this a go! Lx
ReplyDeleteHI Lea, its really easy, a bamboo cane, clips and cup hooks, simples...
DeleteI absolutely adore the card you've been working on. I love oriental designs but I can only admire then, not make them. Although with your mini tutorial I'll bet I could come up with something. When you mentioned the small butterfly next to the card I thought you meant the swallowtail butterfly stamp and thought, "That's not small!" But now I see what you did mean. Thanks for showing off your organized space with all your goodies. I do so enjoy seeing how everyone has their room. It makes me want to go play. But, alas, I'm stuck here at work (working hard as you can see).
ReplyDeleteI see lots of my go to gal pals responding...what a wonderful loving creative and supportive group..We obviously love all things Asian...Oriental...what ever is politically correct....this is stunning....Thanks for sharing. Be well I'm happy to get in before 100...I'm #99 Carole
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing your desk, I'm wishing I had a place for some shelves above mine! I'm in front of a large window that looks out on not much!
ReplyDeleteThe Oriental card you have created is exquisite! What masterful work with the scrolled vellum and golden medallion!
Thank you for visiting my blog this Wednesday! And what fun I had peeking in on your work!
Lynn #20
Gorgeous oriental card, it's made me think about getting my old ones out again. Good luck with the DT. Sorry the visit is late! Hugs. Pam#34
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great card! Love all the details. The "coin" is gorgeous and the vellum scroll is so fun. Thanks for visiting me already and happy WOYWW. ~ Laura #89
ReplyDeleteCelt organised space Donna, be very proud!! I do like your oriental card, lots of work and technique there. I too have that huge butterfly stamp sitting on my desk at this very moment , sort of has been waiting for me to use on a calendar page, but I changed my mind!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing how people organize their art spaces! And that card--my DIL would LOVE it! She loves oriental designs. I have to tell her about doing the gold foil on the back of stamped vellum--awesome! Thanks so much for visiting. WOYWW #97
ReplyDeleteRita's DIL, that card is awesome, I want to know how you made the coin with that stamp, the little scroll is also awesome! I wish I had those stamps, and the colors, just wonderful!
DeleteThe card is one great Asian yummieness and your stuff looks absolutely fab and well organized. Always makes me envious :-) Thanks so much for your visit and have a great weekend, Suzanne
ReplyDeleteWowzers! Your card is fab! I thought the embossed bit was a bought embellishment. Your butterfly card is stunning too.
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