Goodmorning lovely ones, another Wednesday and time to show you what’s on my working desk – but before I come to that I want to point out this to my ‘foreign’ (non-Dutch) friends:
For the Quirky Dutch Summer blogseries 2019
***I AM LOOKING FOR CREATIVE GUEST ARTISTS/TEACHERS***
who want to write an inspiration-blogpost or tutorial.
There were quite some reactions on my call, but most came from Dutch crafters and since I want to offer a various ‘mix’ of guests, I would love some ‘foreign’ (non-Dutch) artists/crafters to submit. I can think of many of you “deskers” that would be able to offer an inspirational blogpost for this Summer series… come on my friends, don’t let me down!
Are you interested in being one of my guest-artist-teachers this Summer and write a blog post for the series? Send me an email this week! (This call closes on April 1.) Find all the info HERE
My desk saw a lot of activity last week but I cannot show all of it yet… I created something for a friend and it’s only just in the mail on it’s way to the USA so I keep the photo’s of “that” on hold. After I put the package in the mail yesterday, I started creating a Chronicles spread for week 12 and I made a photo while I was working on it,
which made me think…
I always clean up after creating, so the photo I take on Wednesday morning almost always shows a neat desk. I am used to taking a ‘morning photo’ but I might change that and take the photo for What’s On Your Workdesk Wednesday on Tuesday-afternoon from now on… a photo taken in the midst of creating shows more interesting things for you to see… agree?
I love these alphabet stamps that you can see in my file but these stamps come with an issue: they’re very sticky and hard to pull of the plastic sheet. I tore a few already! You can see the little pieces laying on my desk (next to the scissors.) Those three small pieces, stuck together on the acrylic block, make an E…
As if I don’t have enough art journals to work in, I bound me another one last week! I blame Marie Mathlener for it – 🙂 Hi sweetie! – ’cause when she visited me a couple of weeks ago, she brought her journal and it had a canvas cover. I loved the look of that so much! I asked her where she got the canvas and her answer was a tip I couldn’t believe that I never thought of myself: “buy a cheap canvas in a dollar-store, cut the canvas from the frame, throw some paint on it ‘et voila’ there’s your cover.”
My first thought was to turn this into a ‘collage journal’ but I’m not sure… once I decide on a theme for this journal I might add a title to the cover.
And that’s it for today folks, but before I sign off I’d like to have big CHEER for my beloved, who deep-cleaned the bathroom while I was playing in my atelier.
Thanks for stopping by my blog, have a lovely week and don’t forget to check out the call for guest-bloggers… see ya!
Tracey says
Don’t you just hate it when those stamps tear 🙁 I heard once that if you warm the sheet by putting it under your jumper or bra if it’s small enough hee hee!! They become easier to take off the sheet. I have never tried this but if you do please let me know if it works dear Marit :))
I love your canvas journal cover, it’s a fabulous and versatile material. I buy canvas sheets in a pad and use them for all sorts of things especially in my textile work. A beautiful share Marie has great taste.
Happy WoywW Hugs Tracey #7 xx
Annie says
Firstly….Huge cheer for your bathroom cleaner 🙂
Love the canvas tip and the results you got with it…I have several canvasses that as yet I’ve not used so there may be a new use for them….thanks for passing on the tip.
Hugs,
Annie x #12
Shaz says
Hi Marit, love that cover. Great way to get a sheet of canvas. We have a chain here called The Works, and I found a roll of canvas available there. Not used it much yet though! Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #2 X
Margaret Craner says
That is such a tidy desk. I wish mine was so organised. Have fun with your canvas. xxx Maggie (Silvercrafter) #8
Julia says
Oh Marit, can you hear me cheering? I hate that job and he’s definitely worth keeping!
I love the canvas tip…what a great idea, and of course, I love the vibrant cover you have created..I don’t blame you for creating another journal…irresistible!! Even in the midst of working, you seem to keep a calm desk, but yes, photo mid work for WOYWW, that will be fascinating. As for the Quirky Dutch summer…I don’t know what I can offer in terms of inspiration,I think my craft is very pedestrian, but I can do a blog post for your feature if you really have nowhere else to go…..I could write about being inspired by everyone else!,
Cindy Ashplant says
Yes the tearing stamps is an issue. These days I just tend to cut them off their carriers with the image bit attached and re-stick it on another bit of acetate. A bit of ds sticky usually keeps them in place long enough to stamp!! That canvas tip is a goodie – doh!! Canvas bags as well probably in a £ store. In fact I probably have some in the cupboard that could do with a bit of recycling…. I too struggle with the ‘when do I take my photo’ question’ as I am usually tidy on a Weds morning. But not today!! I guess it doesn’t matter much, people will still come to see your beautiful work. Happy WOYWW, Cindy #21
LLJ says
I hardly ever take a photo on Wednesday mornings, Marit – they’re nearly always pictures of what’s been going on during the past week. As I only blog on Wednesdays, I think that’s allowed! I love the bright colours on your canvas, really cheerful!
Hugs LLJ 9 xxx
Sarah Brennan says
There’s nothing worse than tearing a stamp Marit. I’m sorry that I can’t promise a go at heeding your craft call as I never know what I will be doing from one week to the next and wouldn’t like to let you down. Love the idea of a canvas cover on your journal and what a great idea of your friend for finding supplies for it. Your husband is definitely a keeper lol! Happy WOYWW. Sarah #5
Sue says
Hi Marit, I love the colours on your journal. I have some ring binder notebooks and can’t make my mind up what to do with them.
Thank you for stopping by my blog.
Happy WOYWW
Sue #10
Shoshi says
Your canvas cover is great, Marit. Sorry the stamp tore – that’s sick-making. I often think glues are too sticky. Recently I’ve been having major problems opening certain food packaging for the same reason – the “peel and re-stick” ones just won’t peel! Thank you for your visit and I’m sorry you couldn’t see my photos. I think it’s google messing around again. I can see my own blog post properly, but this a.m. couldn’t see Julia’s photos on the iPad, but I could on the laptop. Could I suggest trying again later? In this household I do the laundry, ironing etc. and I’m also the computer buff but I’m hopeless at helping my hubby because I get cross with him for not listening – I have told him at least 4 times how to do certain things and said I wouldn’t tell him again haha!!
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #13
Carolyn Staton says
Yes, tearing stamps is so frustrating. Love the week 12 in your chronicles – I look forward to seeing it finished. Thanks for sharing. Happy WOYWW and have a lovely week. With love & God Bless. Caro xxx (#26)
Helen says
I try hard to resist buying clear stamps as some of them are just so sticky and as you say, tear, although I don’t think I’ve had any that have done that. I love your journal, it is gorgeous!
Anne Williams says
Hello Marit
Love the canvas. I wish that I was talented enough with creative ideas to try for your Design Team Call but am afraid that I am not 🙁 I hope you get lots of volunteers. Anne x #16
Heather Marshall says
Hi Marit, I too usually tidy up after I have crafted, so maybe I should take the photo before the clean up! Good idea! Great tip for the canvas, but then I read Shaz’s comment, so maybe I will pop into The Works. Thanks for stopping by earlier, and have a lovely week, hugs Heather xx #11
Angela says
I always love to see what you’ve been up to. Love your journaling pieces. Happy creative week and hope your woyww has been a good one, Angela x20x
Shoshi says
Just to let you know I’ve re-posted the photos from yesterday’s blog post, and hopefully you will be able to see them now.
Shoshi
Diana Taylor says
Lovely journal pages, such fresh and vibrant colours, and I love the book cover – what a great idea, and so effective. What a shame your stamps tore, I haven’t had that happen but i’ll certainly be more gently with mine in future!!
Have a great week,
Diana x #23
Lindart says
Hi Marit! I loved looking back at the old blog posts for your summer blog series, I definitely will have to read them all! As for me, I will just be an observer for now…I love your very crafty desk this week, yes, please take your photos before you tidy up! I have had problems as well with those “jelly” like stamps tearing, it’s so frustrating! Thanks for your visit, sorry I’m so late! Have a great week! Lindart #27
Lindart says
I love the journal cover, I knew there must have been a reason that I just couldn’t get any ideas for the cover of my junk journal! Awhile ago I bought a fairly large canvas from the thrift store I work at for $1.00, not knowing what I would use it for – never thought to cut the canvas off and use that! Brilliant! So hopefully I will find time in the near future to get it done and shared on your FB group! Your desk looks nice and busy and colourful! I don’t like those “gell” type stamps, they do tear. I think Martha Stewart stamps are like that and I won’t buy them. Have a great week, Lindart #30