Here's my desk just now....I've been working on a waterlily card, painting it with my Distress Inks - that's my large sheet of plastic on the right that I use to dilute and blend my inks and then when I'm finished painting I often 'sop' up the leftovers to make backgrounds. There's a couple of CIPs (cards in progress) on the left and you will notice I have my Ott-Lite on as my venation blinds are part closed with the sunlight glaring in at this time of day (3;15pm). I've been away for a few weeks and head off again this weekend for 4 weeks so must remember to take WOYWW#6 ATC making gear with me...I'm playing and will post to the person next to me but if there are any Aussie girls who'd like to swap please let me know. Thanks for popping by my desk, now it's time to visit a few, Cheers and enjoy your week
Week 310 at What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday where crafty people like to share what they've been playing at recently, so if you'd like to have a snoop too pop over to our hostess Julias blog and join in... it's fun and inspiring and you get to meet some wonderful people.
Hi Robyn,
ReplyDeleteNice painting with the distress inks. I keep forgetting about the painting possibilities with them :)
I'm happy to swap ATCs, if you like. (I have your address, somewhere.)
RosA # 8
gorgeous waterlily!! have a great trip and happy atc making! Helen 4
ReplyDeletebeautiful waterlily the painting looks fab!
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW thanks for sharing
Charlie.x #13
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That's a lovely example of what can be done with DIs as watercolours. Thanks for your kind comment. I'll be sure to share when it's done.
ReplyDeleteFiona #7
Pretty little water lily - thanks for sharing. x Jo
ReplyDeleteYour lily painting is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love blinds because of the way you can angle them :) #31
Ooh, I love the waterlily - it's beautiful. Hope you have a great trip away,
ReplyDeleteDiana #35
Good your cards are in progress, not stuck! Happy woyww:)
ReplyDeleteKristiina #6
Hi Robyn. That waterlily card is going to be beautiful - the colours are lovely. Well done - Have a good time away, enjoy your crafting whilst there! Thanks for the visit - and your lovely kind comments. We head off to John's first class in about an hour - he's nervous, not knowing quite what he will be expected to do. I'm sure he will be fine - the physios are just great! Sorry you, too are unwell - a long term illness can be very tiring and trying, can't it?
ReplyDeleteTake care. God bless you.
Margaret #11
Hi Robyn, your waterlilly card looks gorgeous, I use distress inks for painting, not very successful as you do but they really are versatile.
ReplyDeleteJan S no 45
Love that waterlily Robyn, the colours are gorgeous. Love the way you use up leftover inks too. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #21 xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful waterlily- I often use my distress ink as paint :) Thanks for the visit earlier.Soojay 18#
ReplyDeleteGreat idea using the leftover paint to make new backgrounds.. I will use that tip! :) lea number 38
ReplyDeleteAs always, I am impressed with the gorgeous cards you make. Your attention to detail is amazing. I like how you recycle your leftover inks and paints. And the backgrounds never turn out the same, do they?
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting me while I slept. Happy last Wed before the crop from #9.
The water lily looks so delicate , love your colouring of it . Happy woyww Jill #14 Thanks for stopping by Robyn
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting me! Your desk is pretty, and there's so much to look at! I love those cute little cubby drawers too--very handy. Have fun and safe travels. Sandy Leigh #52
ReplyDeleteNot only is that waterlily card completely gorgeous, but your idea of using the leftover colours to make backgrounds is genius! That appeals to me as I'm a very generous person in life but a complete tighta@£e when it comes to fabric. I can't bear waste! Lol...
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ 18 xxxx
I love to watercolor with distress inks. They are so easy to blend. Lovely card! Thanks for sharing :) Shel @ PaperOcotilloStudio
ReplyDeleteYour little painting is so pretty! Thanks for sharing your happy space. Sandy Leigh #52
ReplyDeleteHi Robyn, the painting looks gorgeous. Have a great and crafty woyww, Angela x 34
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous painting Robyn. I see you use DI as opposed to Distress pens. I am not keen on those as I find them scratchy.
ReplyDeleteNice cards at the back too.
Hugs
Hettie 27
Love your industrious desk and the wonderful colours of all the cards on it
ReplyDeleteBridget #5
Have a fun trip, your flower is just wonderfully coloured too :) hugs Nikki 2
ReplyDeleteHey Robin, thanks for the visit earlier. I like the tranquil feel of your space today. Have a great trip. Cx #3
ReplyDeleteoh that is a cool idea to use a big sheet of plastic. ( I tend to just pat the pads on a clear block but, that doesn't leave much room for mixing) ~Stacy #66
ReplyDeleteYou have some lovely things on your desk. Your flower is so pretty. Have a great trip, wherever you are off to and thank you for popping by mine earlier.
ReplyDeleteHugs Lisax #25
Hi Robyn. Thanks for calling by at mine yesyerday. I had a full busy day with the twinnie grandees so am playing catch up this morning with my bloggy friends.
ReplyDeleteReally love your lily....have a fab time on your travels.
Hugs,
Annie x # 16
How lovely and delicate that lily is. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteHappy pre-crop WOYWW!
Mary Anne (1)
Gorgeous waterlily painting, now I notice that is your blog name - any reason? Do share if there is please.
ReplyDeleteYou just enjoy yourself whilst away.
Hugs, Neet 19 xx
ps no sun here to sit out in the garden - phooey!
Love the waterlily! Distress Ink painting is one of my favorite things to do : D
ReplyDeleteHi Robyn,
ReplyDeleteGreat desk shot and a lovely card in the making, have yourself a wonderful trip. Sorry I am visiting so late I feel like I am constantly chasing my tail. Belated WOYWW greetings.
Hugs Eliza & Yoda 67