Wednesday, 1 May 2013

WOYWW 204

Hi Bloggers, It's Wednesday ... which means a sneaky peak at 'What's On Your Workdesk' courtesy of the great Julia at The Stamping Ground so pop along and find out more.

As for me, it's been a busy week preparing my new Pet Panels for an event on Sunday (see earlier post) so I managed to get in the studio today, had a bit of a tidy-up (again!) and had a bit of time to play using a new book I've just bought ... "Art at the Speed of Life" by Pam Carriker.  The title sold it for me, cos that is just what I need!  And boy, it is AMAZING!  I love this book already and I've only got through the first few pages.  My desk shows the book, open at page which shows you a quick and easy bookmaking technique.  AWESOME!  I've been intrigued by bookbinding since the lovely Dina Wakley workshop at Art from the Heart, and this technique is just so easy.  I made a couple of books with different papers and I'm now practising my 'faces'.  I can't wait to get further into this book, it's so inspiring.  You'll also see a selection of books/magazines that I'm constantly referring to, various materials that I'm enjoying using; Derwent Inktense Blocks and Pencils, assorted Gelly pens and Sharpies as well as the fabulous Stabilo All pencils .... such a plethora of gorgeousness!  Oh and don't forget the Percy Pigs .... yum  ; )



Have a great week everybody and thanks to everyone who visits and for your lovely comments.  I'm sorry if I didn't get back to you last week, I will do my best to catch up this week instead.

Happy Woyww and Happy Painting ...

Liz x



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31 comments:

  1. Candace1 May 2013 at 09:09

    Great artwork. I can't paint or draw to save my life so am very impressed with people who can produce artwork like yours.

    Have a great week

    Candace #58

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  2. The Scrapbook Lady UK1 May 2013 at 11:09

    i am the same... i am creative with other folks artwork (paper etc!) but a bit rubbish myself! Lovely colours on that page.. happy woyww jenx 90

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  3. Neil1 May 2013 at 11:28

    Hi there, just popping in to say Hi. Loving your creative world this morning; I love making books as well, there is something so satisfying about it!

    Hope you have a great week too.
    Neil #21

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  4. ria gall1 May 2013 at 13:58

    The book sounds great we all need quick things in our lives. I love the little book you have made on your desk and what a lovely page
    Happy WOYWW #204 and enjoy the rest of your week
    Ria #113

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  5. susibee1 May 2013 at 14:19

    I can't draw to save my life so I admire anyone who can.

    Enjoy the rest of WOYWW. Susi #65

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  6. Lynn Holland1 May 2013 at 14:45

    You are naughty encouraging us to look at new books. I'm sat here with my latest FROM IMAGE TO STITCH by MAGGIE GREY. it's looking good so far.
    Thanks for popping by earlier and your lovely comments. I'm working with both stitch and art at the moment but combining the two.
    Lynn (forgot my number 42 I think or thereabouts)

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  7. Jackie1 May 2013 at 15:21

    Good luck with the book making sounds fun
    Nice selection of pencils and colouring mediums you have
    Jackie 7

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  8. MvM-design1 May 2013 at 18:50

    I see Inktense blocks, love them!!
    Thanks for visiting my desk.
    Hope you have a great Wednesday!

    Hugs Marleen #6

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  9. Unknown1 May 2013 at 19:08

    Love that face! Is this a book about art journaling? I just can't get enough of the subject. Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #17

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    1. Unknown3 May 2013 at 08:14

      Hi Sandy, I wouldn't say it's specifically about journalling as it covers more about creating mixed media art, but it has great tips and ideas for getting great stuff done in less time! You could use it as ideas for creating backgrounds for adding journalling though. Hope that helps. Thanks for your visit. Liz x

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  10. Twiglet1 May 2013 at 19:13

    A lovely crafty desk - the face is fab. x Jo

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  11. Unknown1 May 2013 at 19:36

    Love the face you made. Thanks for stopping by. Happy crafting. #10

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  12. Maisie Moonshine1 May 2013 at 20:39

    Art at the Speed of Life was my preferred bedtime reading a while ago too. Pat is writing a series of articles on the same theme in Stampington's Art Journaling magazine if you're interested (my favourite indulgence mag!) I get mine from Rainbow Silks.co.uk have a great week MMx #56

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    1. Unknown3 May 2013 at 08:16

      Hi MM, I discovered Stampington a little while ago and haven't looked back !!!! I get mine from Rainbow Silks too! So many lovely publications and so little time .... *sigh* Thanks for your visit. Liz x

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  13. The House of Bears1 May 2013 at 21:14

    We need some new gelly pens, and of course everyone needs Percy pigs!! Thanks for your earlier visit to the bears.

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  14. Dianne 1 May 2013 at 21:24

    Well Liz you're a fabulous artist the face in your book is wonderful, thanks for telling us about Pam Carriker, I googled the book and she has a lot of videos, so will have to watch them. Your pet panels are beautiful. Love all you pens, pencils,gelly, sharpies, stabilos, such fun. Thanks for the visit, it was great visiting you on your lovely desk..

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  15. Lisa-Jane1 May 2013 at 22:37

    Great work on that book! Dina is fab isn't she?! I was just thinking of her because I was eating a Curly Wurly and she always buys loads when she comes to England!

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  16. Tracy2 May 2013 at 00:28

    I love that book, too. Lots of gorgeous colour on your desk and the face looks fabulous :)

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  17. Nan G2 May 2013 at 03:01

    Wow lots of craftiness going on here! Face looks amazing to me (who can't draw a straight line). Happy WOYWW! Nan G #5

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  18. RosA2 May 2013 at 05:00

    I also have that book by Pam Carricker and I really enjoy it. Love making books too! Thanks for dropping by,
    Have a good week,
    RosA # 47

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  19. Annie2 May 2013 at 13:56

    Sorry I am so late calling by but life has been manic here. I've been chasing my tail all morning trying to catch up with my sewing work.
    Fab face and what a lot of great crafty stash.
    Hugs,
    A x # 37

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  20. JoZart Designs3 May 2013 at 09:56

    Thanks for popping in on me and for your lovely comment. Love your desk and all you are up to there. I really fancy that book. I love, adore, cannot live without, and you may also .... in fact WILL love, "The Crafters Devotional" by Barbara R Call. Check it out if you haven't already and remember to save me a Percy Pig!
    Jo x

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    1. Unknown3 May 2013 at 13:35

      Hi Jo, Thanks for the tip about the book. I shall definitely look into that one! I have a Percy Pig sitting here just for you ... lol. Liz x

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  21. Julia Dunnit3 May 2013 at 11:59

    I would have bought it too Liz..but unlike you, would never get around to actually doing something from it! Your desk looks fab doesn't it - those inktense sticks are irresistible.

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  22. ANNETTE HUSBAND3 May 2013 at 13:03

    G'day Liz
    as usual its Friday before I get to blog hope for WOYWW but here I am. Thanks for dropping by my blog and OMG I have wanted that book too for ages. You just reminded me of it again so I shall search The Book Depository tomorrow for it. Love the book you have madeand drawing of the face
    hugs
    Annette In Oz #87

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  23. Jules3 May 2013 at 13:43

    Lovely desk full of some great things.Your pages look really good! Thanks for visiting my desk Jules No57

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  24. Lunch Lady Jan3 May 2013 at 15:30

    You've got everything set out nicely for a right good old play!! No wonder you've been having fun!
    I checked out your pet panels....they're fab! I can see why they got such a good reaction :)
    Hugs, LLJ 26 xxxx

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    1. Unknown3 May 2013 at 21:06

      Aw thanks : ) That's so kind of you to say so. I've just got to get all the info on my website now ... eek! Lx

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  25. Maggie's Crafts4 May 2013 at 12:08

    Lovely crafty space. It's well loved.

    Thank you for visiting my blog. :)

    Maggie
    http://maggiescraft.blogspot.co.uk/
    x

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  26. Darnell5 May 2013 at 01:22

    Thanks for the information on the book, Liz! It sounds great! Everything is at warp speed today, why not art?! Your journal looks awesome. Thanks for coming by to see me earlier; sorry I'm so late along the WOYWW hop! Enjoy the rest of your week! Darnell #60

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  27. Unknown7 May 2013 at 16:16

    Awesome face in the journal, must practice mine. Please accept my belated "Thanks for dropping by" and Happy WOYWW. And I probably will be behind after tomorrow too.LOL

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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. It means so much to me and I'm glad to have the opportunity to share my art with you. Come back and visit again soon.

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