What's on My desk? Well, since I finally completed a Christmas page project, that is mostly what my desk this week is all about. And I've come to a decision... for the New Year too.... and that is to "JUST ENJOY IT!" I've been too preoccupied with having too much paint, and too many papers, and too much art stuff, that I am simply not enjoying the process itself. Then I run into swap deadlines, which I have been slowly eliminating through 2012. And it has been working, I feel less demanding of myself artwise... to get it all done. Being retired does give me relaxation time, doesn't it??? I feel I do much more now than when I worked.
So here is my desk this week... or again the kitchen table since my desk is not large enough to follow through with my Christmas page project. Which is making about 15 6x6 inch squares celebrating the holidays with a great group on Yahoo which is All About Tim. I seemed to be hesitant to begin the project, originally making my squares a bit too flashy. So after making 10 I decided I hated them and began again. These are much more up to the groups standards (I hope) and more Tim-like (I hope). I loved the idea of the first ones.... but they just wouldn't come together. Here is my second result: Basically everyone is different, but they all follow the same layout. All are diecuts with my Vagabond using Tim Holtz's tree die, using a paint mixture of my own concoction... a little sparkle in that green. (I admit it I love the cheap paint to spice up my colors which I bought many moons ago at the dollar store. It adds a little zing when I mix it with whatever I have. It's made by Prang and it's a metalic activity paint... or so the label says.)
Uh,Oh, have to fix that one. LOL. The flowers, houses and tree are diecut. The background is part of the blueprint stamps, also by Tim Holtz. I love those tree brads! I bought those at a local Amish run store, believe it or not. I'm sure that can be found online too and in the bigger craft stores.
That's it, The END for this week!
May your holidays be bright and cheery and filled with HUGS!
6 comments:
Hi Linda - I know what you mean about deadlines. I get stressed about challenge deadlines too. You are right it is ourselves that make the pressure - no one else minds if you miss one or two. Happy WOYWWW to you from Helen 37
Fun cards!
Happy Wednesday,
Laura
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Hi Linda,
I know what you mean! I still work full time and have had medical issues this past year, along with trying to get my little place ready to sell. It's been hard to go through all my crafting supplies. I've managed to get rid of some things but most I have a hard time letting go.
Hopefully both of us will get back to enjoying our crafts and not feel stressed to complete things!
Slowly getting around to WOYWW desks.
Hugs, Kay 108
I only love to craft to release tension...or get away.....so when I make my crafts a "job" I hate it....
I guess I will never make money with them, because I know, if I had to do a deadline....I never would.
I get "lost" crafting....I get totally relaxed. Love your tree die cut. Thank you for sharing where they come from! have a wonderful week!
Hi Linda,
Thanks so much for your card from the 2012 Inspiration Card Deck Swap. I am so enjoying my deck. Hope you are too! xox
Just wanted to let you know I loved your card for the Inpirational Card Deck Swap that I received.
Thanks!
Karen
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