Wednesday, June 29, 2011

WOYWW 108 - At least something!

I know everybody says it, so its very lame, but what happened to the rest of the week? Surely its not Wednesday yet!
At least I can happily report that my exams are all marked, marks are entered and now I can play without feeling guilty!
Last Saturday we had a craft group going at church and because my 2nd daughter has three children, she never gets out or has the time to do something creative or fun, just for herself, so I decided to treat her to the craft day. She didn't want to go alone, so I 'reluctantly' agreed to go with. What fun we had. We each painted a flower on wood, using texture paste and paints. I am no artist, but I do love my flower and DD's flower is already hanging on the wall in her house.
Lat night, after I finished marking (are you proud of me that I actually finished first? LOL) I started going through my e mails and found an ATC swap. I have never made an ATC (can you believe it?), always wanted to try, so I thought -why not? and promptly entered the swap. Then I started playing - the challenge is called 'got bling!". Whats the verdict girls? Should I abandon ship, will I totally embarass myself, or can I carry on and make the rest?

I played with some gold leaf (another first), some stamps and some bling. The background was inked first. I quite like the effect, just not sure its a successful ATC.

My desk I hear you ask. Well, there was no time for a photograph (thats my story and I am sticking to it!), maybe next week, when I am sure there will be a lot of things other than exam papers.

Go visit Julia (http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com ), you know you want to (NEED TO) see everybody else's desks!

Happy crafting till next Wednesday and just in case I forgot to share - I am leaving on a Jet plane in two weeks to go to CHA!!!!!



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  1. ursula UphofJune 29, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Well done with the exam papers, now enjoy the holidays and especially the countdown. Love your ATC.

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  2. HelenJune 29, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Carry on with the ATC's - it looks great. Well done on your exam marking, and also the painting - way better than i could do!

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  3. SueJune 29, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Hi ya
    glad the exam marking is out of the way, nice to have clear mind to create with, luv your painting, beautiful flower,thanks for the mooch, happy WOYWW, sue,x (16)

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  4. NeetJune 29, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Music to my ears (you finishing your marking) as I used to hate that job.
    What a lovely picture you have made - now why is yours not hanging just like your daughter's is? Come on, get it on show.
    ATC - fine nothing wrong with that - join in and you will see there are lots of styles, abilities and the rest of it.

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  5. SarahJune 29, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    That's a great feeling - work done, ready to play. Lovely that you could create with your daughter too. The flowers are beautiful and the bird cage is kind of folk arty - love it!
    Hope you will call by Friday for the first My Mojo Monthly. Thanks for sharing today.
    Sarah at 6.

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  6. scrapwordsmomJune 29, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Oh that ATC is really nice. I am so loving birdcages right now. Such lovely colors that complement what you are saying.

    What a fun thing to do with your daughter. I wish I could get my Mom to craft with me!

    #77

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  7. Lynette JacobsJune 29, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    It is great to see you experimenting with other art forms...all going well? Is DH on the mend?

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  8. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJune 29, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Wow! YOur flower looks marevlous! I really love it. :) And ATC is looking great. Go for it! :)

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  9. KathleenJune 29, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Your flower canvas is wonderful I'd be as proud as punch with it, you must do more. I've done a couple of ATC's but find them too small I like to work big, what you've done is great carry on it's a great way to practice new techniques and idea's plus you get to swap.
    Kathleen x

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  10. SpyderJune 29, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    well done on getting all the marking done. Well, I think that's one very creative ATC, well done on that too, it's great, and you should be very pleased with it! Happy Crafting! HaPpY wOyWw!!
    ((Lyn))

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  11. TwigletJune 29, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Carry on with the ATCs - looking good!

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  12. AngieJune 29, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Love your painting on wood ... very impressive. I dont think I have ever made an ATC either but I like what you are doing ...the gold leaf works well. Wow I bet you cant wait for the next two weeks to fly past.xx

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  13. shazsilverwolfJune 29, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Thanks for your visit, definitely one of those things that is funny afterwards, just leaves you a bit confused at the time,lol.Your projects are fantastic, love them.Happy WOYWW, Shaz

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  14. voodoo vixenJune 29, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Yay Tertia!! Freedom from papers at last!! Love your little bird cage ATC... I can't believe you haven't made them before!!
    You are a lady of many talents.. your painting on wood is lovely too!

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  15. ElizabethJune 29, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Hi Tertia - here comes the summer holidays and no more marking for you. So glad you overcame your 'reluctance' to accompany your daughter and your flower is lovely. I've only made a few ATCs so no expert but I like your ATC and particularly like the 'Freedom' sentiment. Have a great week. Elizabeth x #83

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  16. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)June 29, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Glad to hear all those wretched exam papers are finished, and that you had a good time at that craft day with your daughter.

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  17. MortiJune 29, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Now, I like that ATC! GO on, make the rest then!!! Thanks for swinging by today!

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  18. Ohhh SnapJune 29, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Love the painting, so glad you let your daughter twist your rubber arm and go with her lol. And a gold star for doing your work first and then playing :D. Love the ATC! But I have a large inner magpie that loves shiny stuff, though you wouldn't know it to look at me as I don't wear jewelry or sparkly clothes (money that is best spent on craft supplies!). #13

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  19. SallyJune 29, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    So glad all the exam marking is out of the way for you...do I hear the bell for playtime? hehehe. Fantastic projects this week, really inspirational!
    Thanks for sharing.
    *hugs* Sal x
    ps I hope my grammar is ok? lol ;)

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  20. okienurseJune 29, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Love the flowers on the wood and I would definitely continue with the ATC's. I belong to an ATC swap each month and they are so much fun. Sound like you have been busy with school. You are a good Mom taking the time to go with your DD. Mine is awesome too! Vickie #39

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  21. alexaJune 29, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Well done on completing the current batch of exam papers AND finding time to try two new things!

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  22. Kim DellowJune 29, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Ooo beautiful work! Love the flower! Have fun at the CHA, wanna see piccies - So jealous LOL! Kim

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  23. cardsandacuppaJune 30, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    How very disciplined of you! it is nice though when you can craft without having nagging jobs to think about :-)
    I to have never made an ATC but I think it is lovely (in my very limited experience) and I am sure anyone would be happy to receive it :-)
    Hugs xx

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  24. angelfishJune 30, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    I love your birdcage ATC:) How lovely to have day of crafting with your daughter.

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  25. minnie_macJune 30, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Great art pieces. Have fun on your holidays.

    Marilyn

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  26. Sue AlthouseJune 30, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    I have never made an ATC, so you are at least one up on me. I think yours looks great! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment! Sue #57

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  27. ShazInOzCardsCalligraphyJune 30, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Hi there Tertia just had some fun with blogger myself when was on Frankie's blog so thought I was going to be like you but think it is okay now ( I hope), glad all exams marked and that you suffered the craft day with DD wow what generosity! look forward to next weeks desk!Happy WOYWW Shaz in Oz.x

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  28. akilli melekJune 30, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    You gotta love guilt free crafting! Enjoy!
    thanks for popping by earlier.
    caroline #42

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  29. Franka BenjaminsenJune 30, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Your ATC is great. Love the gold colour and the bird house. Wonderful to go crafting with your daughter. I think it inspire you more when you crafting with someone else. Have a great time in the CHA.
    Bye, Franka

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  30. AprilJune 30, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    WOW your flower painting is great! your ATC is lovely too, lovely design. Have a great holiday! Thanks for sharing.

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  31. ElectraJune 30, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    As far as I'm concerned you ARE an artist! And I hope you keep making ATC's this first one is lovely!

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  32. KezzyJuly 2, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Its a great feeling when we get to finish something like marking, im like that with my accounts. I love the atc, i have only ever made one, and i keep thinking i would love to be able to have another go and swap. Im green with envy, i would love to be able to go to cha, hope you have a fab time. Kezzy x

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  33. JackieJuly 3, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Your work is lovely. x

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  34. LisaJuly 7, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    What a gorgeous flower!! and love the bird cage and stamping too!!

    apologies for the late comment... blogger has been a nightmare

    Lisa
    x

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