Wednesday, March 30, 2011

WOYWW and Creative Flutterings...

Greetings to All,
Well, it seems like last week's WOYWW was months ago...almost years...forgotten what it's like... That is of course one BIG fat lie but I thought I would at least start off my post a little differently! For the Blogistical innocents out there, it's time for a weekly nose around many a workdesk. Join in here at Julia's. This is my offering for today...
 Life as usual - organised, immaculate and orderly. Actually, I've had a brilliant week. Saturday I gave a very relaxed and rewarding workshop, Sunday I hit Hobbycrafts and have spent all my spare time lost in the delights of my craft room. Pretty done in, but it's divine. Nothing overly-inspirational at Hobbycrafts so I spent most of the day on the other side at the Sewing exhibition. It was really amazing. Fabulous fabrics, designs, crafts, clothes, quilts, collages, embroidery and artists to name a few...loved it! So much so couldn't wait to start creating...so...

 This all started off as an ATC on Kraft card stock and just grew from there. As you can see all the wonderful things I saw this weekend show left their mark...fabric, stitches and textures galore! The back is an old book cover, lightly stamped with white Stazon. In reality the red satin ribbon is a lot darker and despite trying a million settings and apertures the camera just didn't like the sheen. So please imagine a luscious 1940's lipstick if you can!


Still in love with the Papillion stamp set and trying out every one of those beautiful butterflies! The great phrase stamp is by Paper Artsy. Just love to stamp on different surfaces...paper, fabric, mica and see what happens. Here I've used Archival ink on the fabric and then heat set it.
I'm entering the challenge over at Our Creative Corner - an ATC on Kraft with certain colours. I've gone for cream, chocolate and red. I've layered up the ATC on painted cardboard, adding colour and texture with Distress powders and inks.

I was surrounded by lots of scraps and trimmings and just allowed myself to play with whatever came to hand...all helped by the sound of Otis Reading in the background! As I was relishing in all these Earthy tones I also remembered the fabulous Bring Back Beautiful challenge over at Flourishes. There the theme is muted colours, so even with a hint of red, it still seems fitting.




A close-up of the ATC where you can see one of my favourite vintage lace trimmings which alas won't last forever...time to hit the flea-markets. A girl can never have too many trimmings.





So there we go...lots of big piccys for you to look at. If you saw my DT sneak preview from last week and forgot to check in Monday, well here is the Diva in question! More details here and a great Hats Challenge at Simon says Stamp & Show!


That's Wednesdays bulletin from La-De-Dah. Looking forward to a peek around all your desks and a big thank you for calling by.

Sarah.
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62 comments:

  1. HarmonySweetpeaMarch 30, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Wow you have been so busy in the past week. Productive is always great! Beautiful items as always.

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  2. JulsMarch 30, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    lovely to have a little nosey at your crafty space!! I adore the fabulous mix of textures on this gorgeous creation!! Hugs Juls

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  3. judeMarch 30, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Wow you have some fab creations this week.Just love your ATC and th card is beautiful.Have fab creative wednesday
    hugs judex 6

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  4. NickyMarch 30, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Wow lovely creations must have been something in the air as I too had a lovely weekend craft playing - have a great week

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  5. DragonMarch 30, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I loved that hall too... So much scrumptiousness!! I love this piece and all the details you have put in. Interesting to see you started with an atc... Hope to see you later
    Frankie
    xx

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  6. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    hmph. here is what i think. you ought to send me that papillion stamp set - STAT!
    why? because once,
    I was gifted with a papillion ( i KNOW. who gives a Dog as a gift?). She was damn cute, but a horrid dog.
    that is not the point.
    I was driving through Nebraska - also not the point, bear with me - and there is a town there called Paillion.
    Except they all pronounce the 'Ls' in papillion.
    It doesn't Matter how many times you tell them...

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  7. SueMarch 30, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Hi ya
    lovely creative desk, gorgeous ATC lovely detail, fabulous card very striking, striking, i didnt get into the sewing room, have good day, happy WOYWW, sue,x

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  8. MarjoMarch 30, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Gorgeous card! I love the design and texture. I want to touch it...lol Thanks for the peek and sharing. Have a great WOYWW

    Hugs Marjo #22

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  9. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Your ATC is stunning. You added all those delicious details perfectly. It is all very balanced and eye catching. Happy WOYWW #26

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  10. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsMarch 30, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Ah so much inspiration on show there! Happy WOYWW! –again!! thanks so much for sharing..
    Shaz in oz. x

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  11. VirginiaMarch 30, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Fabulous desk, love how you took your material inspiration to create - all fabulous stuff!

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  12. HelenMarch 30, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Love the art that evolved from an ATC - quite beauitful. So is your 'hats' piece!

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  13. SidMarch 30, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Great busy desk and a superb card !!

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  14. NeetMarch 30, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Congratulations on your position as number one this week.
    Thanks for the inspiration - yes, you have inspired me with your beautiful creation and despite the early hour am going to go in my craft room and get creating. Who knows what might come out - but thank you so much for showing such a beautiful piece of artwork.

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  15. LulabelleMarch 30, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Great desk! Lovely creations!

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  16. Jona PanesaMarch 30, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    wow, those are really gorgeous. The ATC is lovely.

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  17. MinxyMarch 30, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Absolutely heavenly pieces created, Love both pieces.Also love the way you started the post today, made me smile :o)
    StAy InKy
    hUgS MiNxY #48

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  18. Franka BenjaminsenMarch 30, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Looks beatiful again. Specially I like the butterfies on your ATC. Think I'm going in this challenge too.
    xFranka

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  19. SpyderMarch 30, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    ah fabulous desk, I could just dive straight in! Love the card and had to second look the ATC, it's really lovely! Have a Happy WOYWW! #51 ((Lyn))

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  20. Scrappy~SarahMarch 30, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    You have been busy, some great work there

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  21. Cardarian March 30, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I just love all your layering and adding of various materials - looks sooo good! Great post - thank you for sharing!
    Lots of hugs
    Cardarian

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  22. KarenMarch 30, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    You have been busy crafting this last week with lots of gorgeous projects, TFS :)
    Have a great WOYWW,
    Karen #79

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  23. HeARTworksMarch 30, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Wow! I am so impressed with all the beautiful work you've done! So much detail too!
    Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  24. Cauliflower CupcakeMarch 30, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Those stamps are amazing - will have to get my hands on them! I love the ATC - all that vintage look effect is so me - it is quite similar to something I'm working on. Lovely
    Happy Wednesday
    Rebecca (45 - i think)

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  25. Cauliflower CupcakeMarch 30, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Me again, sorry I'm 41 (I wish!!!!)
    Rebecca xx

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  26. DragonMarch 30, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Thanks ever so for your congrats... I did know by the time you said, but I didn't when I came here first!!! Then YOU would know as you are a DT... I am really honoured!! Thanks again...
    Love and light
    Frankie
    xx

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  27. SusanneMarch 30, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    What wonderful textures you have done there!

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  28. voodoo vixenMarch 30, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Love what you are doing with the stamps and I also adore the mix of materials on your project, it all looks so vintage and shabby!! Annette #11

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  29. KateMarch 30, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Fab makes, love that your atc turned into something completely different :0)
    Kate x

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  30. SDCraftsMarch 30, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Congrats #1 - the ATC is exquisite and your photography does it due justice. Well done.

    thanks for letting me see your desk!
    Shirl #98     this week (I'm slippin')

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  31. ScrapcollectrMarch 30, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    You never cease to amaze...love these vintage cards.....
    Inspiration does comes from everywhere, doesn't it?
    *smile*

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  32. GlendaMarch 30, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Thanks so much for the look around! Wonderful things going on here!

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  33. LaviniaMarch 30, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Nice Vintage/Grungy mixed look going on with that card, lovely Colour, the Red Ribbon pops! Great busy desk too!
    Lavinia
    x

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  34. ZueMarch 30, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Sasa, Your work is fantastic...the butterflies and the corrugated cardboard...just fab!!!!!!!!
    I love your work!!
    I am pretending to put things in the skip...I am actually using them up quickly, to gain some space.
    I ramble a lot on my posts and you have to read them all to be in the know. But watching paint dry is more interesting than reading my blog.
    Best wishes
    Sue xxx

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  35. KezzyMarch 30, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Fab desk with lots of crafty yumminess all over it and wow all your cards are gorgeous, absolutely stunning.

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  36. TwigletMarch 30, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Just gorgeous!! I love the use of stitching/lace/ribbon etc.Beautiful designs.

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  37. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Some lovely things on your desk.

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  38. sandysewinMarch 30, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Ooooo, I love all the layers on that card. The butterflies are gorgeous!

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  39. ElizabethMarch 30, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Hi Sarah, your creations are gorgeous. All that lovely lace, pretty butterflies and browns and reds are such a pleasure to look at. I can just about remember that shade of red as worn by my glamorous mother and her equally glamorous younger sister :) Have a good WOYWW day - what's left of it. Elizabeth x #96

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  40. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansMarch 30, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Beautiful piece you have created, I am beginning to think I need that stamp set. Very creative desk, love it. Tracy x

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  41. karenMarch 30, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I love visiting your blog! Your creations are always so lovely and make me want to use earthy tones and beautiful fabric. One day, I will. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me!
    xoxo
    Karen

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  42. The Crafty ElfMarch 30, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Your work is just stunning. Always neat to visit your desk and see what you've created!

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  43. Carola BartzMarch 30, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    I love all the cards and ATCs you created. I can understand that you like those Paper Artsy stamps - I looked around their beautiful catalog online, that is gorgeous.

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  44. Mrs A.March 30, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Your weekend sounds like you had a lot of fun.
    Love the ATC and how you have used an old book cover. I have that stamp set too and love it to bits biut then I adore Butterflies. Thanks for sharing. Hugs Mrs A. #16

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  45. ClareMarch 30, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Oh Sarah your desk is a mess! But the fruit it has born is GLORIOUS! I love your ATC & I don't even know what an ATC is? ;) Isn't it a great feeling when you go somewhere and get so inspired by what you see that you can't wait to get home to get started? Beautiful!

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  46. okienurseMarch 30, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Very nice workspace. Sounds like you have been very busy. Your project looks awesome! Thanks for sharing. Vickie #83

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  47. Ohhh SnapMarch 30, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Love the creativity on your desk :D. Wonderful projects, absolutely gorgeous. TFS! #128

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  48. StarlaMarch 30, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Wow. I love how the ATC grew into that lovely creation! Star #117

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  49. PamMarch 30, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Fab vintage work. Hugs Pam x

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  50. salamandaMarch 30, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Love the last piece, all great but it is especially fab

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  51. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieMarch 31, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    So great to have you joining in the fun with us again this week at Our Creative Corner, Sarah. Your ATC is loaded with vintage yumminess and I really love the bigger picture - especially that wonderful fabric background. You have such a knack for weaving bits of interesting elements together. I'm going to have to hit my local used bookstore looking for book covers. They seem to make a wonderful starting point for a piece of art - thanks for sharing that valuable tip!

    Thanks for playing with us this week at the OCC!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  52. TertiaMarch 31, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Love what you have done this week, makes me want to go to my room and start playing!
    Happy WOYWW

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  53. JoanneMarch 31, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I started off by spying lots of Tim goodies on your desk and the ATC thinking, 'oh isn't that lovely'. Then I saw what you have done with it and was in awe, then I saw the dress pattern card and am in deep awe now. You are very, very clever.
    Joanne x

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  54. DiMarch 31, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    What a lot of scrummy goodies - and the vintage work is beautiful! Di x

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  55. Kaz March 31, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Hello sarah

    Just past by to say hi, just love your make, that papillion stamp is one of my favourites, its classic. Really busy this week with work, then prepping for sat, nerves are kicking in a little hope my hands dont shake too much! Really look forward to meeting you at last, hopefully see you then
    ((hugs)))
    Kazxx

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  56. Julia DunnitApril 1, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Love the cards..and so nice to see that your desk reflects your calm organised and immaculate life. Perfect!

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  57. lisaApril 1, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    It sounds like you've had a wonderful week and I'm glad your workshop went well.
    Your cards are stunning. I love all the different textures and fabrics you've included in them, they look really tactile.
    Hugs Lisa #126

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  58. peggy aplSEEDSApril 3, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    a late visit, i know, but congratulations for being no 1 this week! this is a wonderful piece! the ATC alone is already great, with the stamps and stitching, but wow, i love all the layers and lace and other detials that you added to the bigger piece. fantastic!

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  59. Heather RogersApril 3, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    This is beautiful. You did such a great job with the Neutrals challenge. I love the altered art style and you do it so well.

    Thanks for joining us for the Bring Back Beautiful challenge this month. :)

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  60. SusanApril 4, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Gorgeous gift bag in your most recent post. Love those flowers... mine always end up looking rubbish! What's your secret Sarah?
    Susan xxox
    http://stamponme.blogspot.com/

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  61. rachApril 4, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Wow, they all look great! i love the papillion stamp as well. it's so versatile.

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  62. Jennifer RzasaApril 4, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Your ATC is beautiful, and it looks perfect on your card! The texture is just amazing. Thanks for joining us at Our Creative Corner!

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