Wednesday, March 5, 2014

WOYWW #248

It has been a couple of weeks since I have been able to participate in WOYWW due to various obligations on my time!  I have been thinking about all the fun have been missing but I have also been having a great time visiting with friends and traveling a bit.  What's WOYWW?  Click the link here or to the right and it will take you to Stamping Ground and Julia's explanation of how to play!

We went to Colorado over the weekend of Valentines holiday and stayed in an awesome suite in a fantastic hotel in Denver.  Not all was fun and games for DH as he had to give a talk at Chaser Con 2014 I had a blast chasing around with a girl friend shopping and having a good time.  Luckily we had time to visit with friends and had an all around enjoyable time. 

Okay here is a picture of my desk today.  I admit it is a bit staged but I had just finished making my tags for a swap on the Yahoo group Stampers Anonymous and decided to pull out stuff to make a self portrait that will go up in the store where I teach lessons.  It is suppose to relate to who we are and what we create...hmm...interesting possibilities to be had here.  I love purple, steampunk, and grunge so I will try and create something!
 The canvas is a 12" x 16" black gesso prepped so I thought purple doily, purple flowers, some purple glitter paper for hair and a few gears and keys to dress it up.  You will have to come back next week to see how it turns out.

Here is a picture of the tags I just finished for the swap.  It is a large tag...#10 that is suppose to be "girls rule"!  I love this stamp set by Dyan Reaveley and figured it was a good example girls rule!
 It is a little different then what I usually do but ya' know I think I like it.  I stamped the dolly on red cardstock, cut it out and did a little painting and futzing about.  The tag itself was sprayed with Dylusions inks, and a Dylusions stencil was used to layer and texture.  The sentiment is from Tim Holtz. 

That's it folks, nothing more!  Hope everyone is keeping warm and dry this week.  It has been in the single digits here with snow and ice since last Sunday.  Today it got above freezing but it is still very cold and miserable outside.  I am going to try and venture out tomorrow to take my DH to the airport so he can go to Pennsylvania for a talk he is giving there! 
Have a great week!
Posted by okienurse at 3/05/2014 02:22:00 AM
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35 comments:

  1. AnnieWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 2:34:00 AM CST

    Stay warm and safe and here's hoping you have a great week. Love the tag :-) I love the rain [within moderation :-) ]
    Hugs,
    Annie x # 49

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  2. Julia DunnitWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 2:36:00 AM CST

    Ah, the great futzing about technique, I think you and I are masters at that...indeed, I must be the apprentice because my futzes don't end up with such great results! I don't know where I'd start if challenged to a self portrait type piece..I am watching with interest gal..although of course, if I were you I would start with a purple doily. Perhaps we should do non-self portraits. Bet everyone would be surprised at what we see in each other!

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  3. GlendaWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 4:34:00 AM CST

    Sounds like your weather is just terrible there! We are doing the roller coaster thing here. Warm one week, winter the next! Love your desk and the tag is amazing!
    Glenda #66

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  4. NeesieWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 5:46:00 AM CST

    Now that looks like a full desk! Full of fun, creativity and possibility ;D
    It sounds like your weather is the same as here...keep cosy and thanks for sharing.
    Your travels sounded fun ~ Happy WOYWW
    Neesie #75

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  5. CraftychrisWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 6:11:00 AM CST

    I haven't joined in with WOYWW for ages and still haven't managed! Your desk is full of awesome goodies and the tag you made is absolutely fabulous! Your trip away sounds like it was brilliant too xx

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  6. ElizaWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 6:55:00 AM CST

    I so love that tag, I think you need to make some more and send one to me..... Truly an amazing piece of artwork. Thanks for sharing and what a great excuse to go shopping while hubby is working LOL

    Hugs Eliza & Yoda 14
    Happy WOYWW

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  7. UnknownWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 7:07:00 AM CST

    I am with Eliza..I so love that tag!! I always smile when I see your desk and the lovely bright colours of your markers! Glad you are back on the WOYWW list. Thanks for visiting me earlier and happy WOYWW. Have a wonderful week.
    Janene #9

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  8. Maisie MoonshineWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 7:27:00 AM CST

    Hi Vickie, gorgeous tag - love those funky colours and your desk always looks like great things are just moments away. Keep safe and warm. MMx #51

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  9. KimWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 7:28:00 AM CST

    Great desk, love the tag and good idea stamping on coloured card, I've used it on white but your way much better! Thanks for sharing kim 47#

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  10. Sylvia/LittleTreasuresWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 8:27:00 AM CST

    Lots of pretty colors here. Love the tag. The little girl is adorable. Enjoy your time with the others creating. Happy WOYWW...it's about to warm up to 40 this week !!!! Thanks for the visit.

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  11. 505whimsygirlWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 8:49:00 AM CST

    Hi Vickie,

    Your desk looks very nice, staged or not. It seems that you have most everything at your fingertips! I love the tag, especially the sentiment.

    I'm not playing along this week but wanted to stop by and say hello.

    Happy WOYWW
    Hugs, Kay

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  12. KarinWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 9:14:00 AM CST

    Your tag looks beautiful!
    Happy Wednesday,
    Karin #87

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  13. Bleubeard and ElizabethWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 9:20:00 AM CST

    Had to laugh at that card. Other than the fact my hair is far shorter (about the length of yours in your photo, except with longer bangs), it's what it looks like in the rain!

    I'm so tired of miserable weather. I haven't been out in it and probably won't go out until the ice melts into the ground for good. First a slight thaw, then more freezing, more ice, etc. Gotta LOVE this winter.

    Thanks for visiting earlier. Happy WOYWW from #1.

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  14. Bleubeard and ElizabethWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 9:21:00 AM CST

    BTW, I would LOVE to have a visitor in April (grin).

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  15. Lunch Lady JanWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 9:38:00 AM CST

    Goodness me but I love the sentiment on that tag! Without being Pollyanna-ish, I do try to see the positives in my life as far as I possibly can. I think the colours you've used are really funky as well.
    And is that a purple stencil on your desk? I couldn't work out what it was but it's a great colour!!
    Hugs, LLJ 44 xx

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  16. KrishaWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 9:39:00 AM CST

    LOVE your tag!!

    Where did you get the tilted grid you store your glue in?

    Some days my canvas would just be blank......LOL

    Happy WOYWW
    Krisha #32

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  17. Princess Judy PalmerWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 9:47:00 AM CST

    I always like visiting your desk that is so crammed full of stuff. That leaning tower of stuff on top of your white bin with the drawers makes me nervous. Could be a disaster! I really like your tag, very fun with bright crazy colors.

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  18. AndreaWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 10:06:00 AM CST

    great space and I'm liking your idea of purple grunge steampunk sound like a fab combo the doily is great colour .your tag is fab and I'm loving the texture an depth i t has. your work is very inspiring great to hear you've been having such a great time happy crafting crafty hugs Andrea #31

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  19. CraftygasheadZoWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 11:33:00 AM CST

    Oh yes purple is a must. Love your idea of self inspired creation. Your trip sounds fab too. Take care Zo xx 94

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  20. shazsilverwolfWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 11:37:00 AM CST

    Busy lady! Loving the tag Vickie, and looking forward to seeing the canvas! Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #41 xx

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  21. sandysewinWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 12:34:00 PM CST

    I LOVE your tag. The image, the colors, the textures... everything goes together just perfectly.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier and for the nice comments.

    Happy Woyww,

    Sandy #23

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  22. DaniellaWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 12:53:00 PM CST

    Awful weather here too! I swear I'm becoming depressed from lack of sun! Cold is fine. I can bundle up. But it has been cloudy and dreary since December, I swear!
    Awesome tag! Can't wait to see the portrait! LOVE the purple hair!!
    xxDaniella#11

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  23. UnknownWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 8:24:00 PM CST

    Love the tag, but how did you get hold of a morning picture of me...LOL. Thanks for the visit, and yes I like clean stamps....the OCD won't allow anything less.... Enjoy your week and happy crafting
    DeDe #17

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  24. AprilWednesday, March 5, 2014 at 9:54:00 PM CST

    Love all that is going on at your desk. Cute tag, too. Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier. April #20

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  25. NeetThursday, March 6, 2014 at 4:22:00 AM CST

    Denver sounds great - a girlie weekend without losing hubby - great!
    Love your tag - it reminds me of my door hanger with the same girl but different colours. Mine is blues but I like your reds better.
    Hugs, Neet 8 xx

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  26. voodoo vixenThursday, March 6, 2014 at 5:43:00 AM CST

    Lovely tag and I look forward to seeing what you make with the gears and purple for the shop!! Annette #3

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  27. Felix the Crafty CatThursday, March 6, 2014 at 9:48:00 AM CST

    Looks like a busy desk. I love anything Dylusions and this is a great tag.
    Happy crafting, Angela x 63

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  28. vintage girl at heartThursday, March 6, 2014 at 4:59:00 PM CST

    The trip sounded like a lot of fun. We need to start carpooling our men to the airport..lol I was just there on Tuesday. Your desk looks so nice and neat and I love the tag too. What is your next ST class?

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  29. Nan GThursday, March 6, 2014 at 10:35:00 PM CST

    Cool tag! Can't wait to see what you make with the purple doily. A self portrait huh? Who would of guessed?! ;) Hugs and Happy WOYWW! Nan G #101

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  30. SherryFriday, March 7, 2014 at 4:18:00 PM CST

    It's been ages since I played woyww and visited your blog. Since my last visit you look quite a bit different in yr profile pic - you have purple hair! It looks absolutely fantastic on you, wish I was brave enough to carry that off. Your desk is amazing - like a sweet shop or candy store as you might say - crammed full of crafty goodness. Your tag is great, I love that range of Dyan stamps. Thanks for visiting me earlier today.

    Sherry (87 last time I looked) xx

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  31. Stacy SheldonFriday, March 7, 2014 at 11:02:00 PM CST

    I love how bright and fun that pop of purple is of the doily on your desk. :) Stacy #98

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  32. ShoshiSaturday, March 8, 2014 at 5:26:00 PM CST

    Love the cool purple doiley, Vickie - it goes beautifully with your new hairstyle!! love that, by the way. Your tag is gorgeous too. You are busy! Glad you had a nice time away. Thanks for your visit and nice comment - glad you like the card. I haven't done much else up there this week!

    Happy belated WOYWW,
    Shoshi #83

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  33. BJSunday, March 9, 2014 at 12:48:00 PM CDT

    Gorgeous tag so much detail. Thanks for the visit. BJ#67

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  34. glitterandglueSunday, March 9, 2014 at 5:14:00 PM CDT

    Amazingly colourful desk today, Vickie. Thanks for visiting.
    Margaret #13

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  35. peggy aplSEEDSMonday, March 10, 2014 at 11:43:00 PM CDT

    Dropping by to say hi! wonderful portrait and tag! ah, the advantages of having purple hair, your portrait is sure to be stunning!
    Happy WOYWW!
    Hugs,
    peggy aplSEEDS@28

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