A lot to show, a lot to tell… and a busy day ahead so let’s get going…
I skipped the golden oldie last week because of the woyww-anniversary but today I show you a scrapbook layout again – lifted from one of my old scrapbook albums.
(I don’t create ‘traditional scrapbook layouts’ anymore but every Wednesday I dive into my albums and lift a ‘golden oldie.’ The layouts I pick are random, YOU – blog readers – name the number of the album and layout to show. Let me know in a comment which album you want me to open next week and what layout I should show… )
This week’s request came from Elizabeth Harms & Yoda – from Queenartoypia – who asked me to open album 3 and show layout #6. {click on the image to enlarge}
This spread is made in 2007. Because there are all sorts of photos on this spread I did not get the colors right photographing it – but you get the ‘feel’ of this page. Yes, that’s me at different ages. The title says “You’re getting older, Marit.”
And on a NOTE: both Jenneke and Kim asked me to open album 7 and show layout 7.
I was asked to show that before… the post/layout can be find HERE girls!
Are you participating in Tammy Garcia’s Index-Card-A-Day 2013???
I was honored when Tammy asked me to co-operate and contribute a tutorial
to her event. Today, she publishes the tutorial on her blog with which I made
these examples.
When I write this post, the ICAD post is not online yet (I am ahead in time here in Europe) but later today you should find it on the Daisy Yellow blog.
Edit: the tutorial is online. You can find it HERE
Last week, at the fourth anniversary of WOYWW, I wanted to visit the complete list of participants but I didn’t manage to get to them all… sorry gals/guys, you are with soooo many 😉
I did swap my ATCs except for one… yep, I have one ATC left.
Sooo – if you have one spare and like to swap it with me, email me your address (find the email-button in the side menu) and I send it to you.
I only have received one ATC from my swap yet (thank you Alipeeps!) and am waiting for some more to come in… when they all are here I will make photos to show to you.
On to what WOYWW and for which it is intended: showing your work desk.
Mine can be found here these days
Yesssss… finally, the sun showed and being in my studio just felt like a shame. So I grabbed a bunch of Index cards and some tools and headed for the garden. Here’s my improvised desk.
Now onto something really exciting concerning What’s On Your Workdesk Wednesday ánd FEATURING magazine [I am the founder and editor-in–chief of the latter.]
For the ones who never heard of it:
“FEATURING is a printed publication – shipped worldwide – that showcases mixed media and more from amateurs – who make the most wonderful art pieces but don’t dare to call themselves ‘artists’ – as well as from ‘professionals’ who make a living from their passion. FEATURING offers artists from all over the world, handmade books, mixed media, scrap layouts, photos… you name it. Readers will also enjoy glimpses into studios, background stories and insightful interviews: Oh, and don’t forget inspiration. You will definitely find a lot of inspiration!”
As you know, WOYWW is hosted by Julia Dunnit, and we from FEATURING interviewed her for an article in the magazine. The magazine is heading for the printer’s office this week so we’re in the publication stage YAY!!
The article is of course illustrated by photo’s of desks – after all, that is what WOYWW is all about – and besides Julia’s desk you will see photos from WOYWW-participants Annette, Sara, Eliza, April, Maisie Moonshine and Gabriele. Awesome, isn’t it?
Wait, it gets even better!!
FEATURING & GAUCHE ALCHEMY became BFF’s
If you PRE-ORDER the newest issue, you’ll be entered for a chance
to win 1 of 5 Gauche Alchemy ACME kits!
Ooohhhh, don’t you just LOVE that company?
I DO!!! It is that I am the owner of FEATURING magazine and will get a copy for free 😉 otherwise I would order this issue immediately myself.
OK… enough for the shouting – if you wanna know more you better go to the FEATURING website or get the latest news via Facebook and Twitter.
I’m off to start the rest of my busy day… I am afraid I won’t see that improvised desk today but who knows, maybe tomorrow?
I wish you all a nice and sunny day.
Do something good with it.
Make an index card!
Wow, I didn’t read about this properly when i saw Julia mention it. have now pre-ordered my copy. Happy WOYWW indeed!! Helen, 5
Wat ben je toch een duizendpootje…of toch liever een bezig bijtje? Steeds weer sta ik versteld over wat je allemaal op de benen zet en maakt.
Ik wens jou ook een heerlijke, zonnige dag! Ik ga nu even aan mijn volgende tekenopdracht zitten, dan een kleine lunch en dan mag ik nog een keertje naar de akademie, lekker kliederen!!!
Lieve groetjes – Irma
WAHOO Marit…love the index cards and the old layout but MAN that magazine looks awesome…Payday is ? Friday for Hubby so I shall have to order one or four LOL. I’m not in WOYWW this week as I am in another state visiting my elderly Mum
Hugs Annette In Oz xxxx
Every time we try to craft outside the wind carried half our stash away! Love your ATC but we don’t have any to swap unfortunately.
Waving hi from the house of bears @#85
Hi Marit, thank you for my fab ATC, now hanging on my ATC line in my craft room! Love your new studio – what a lovely sheltered spot you have there – I couldn’t craft in my garden – it always seems to be windy! have a great week MMx #68
Hi Marit,
it is so exciting being a tiny little part of your magazine! It is a very nice article and I am proud to be in it.
Your workspace looks like I want to get another chair and join you with your strong tea (I like it that way too). It is so idyllic! Great job on your ATCs, I really like them!
Cheers
Gabriele #58
Wow, lots going on in your paper world, Marit!
Beautiful index cards too (I’ll head over to Tammy’s page to see them on her site as well :))
Hmmm – I love that spare ATC… will send a message.
Happy woyww! Good luck with all what’s going on!
Cheers, Jana #66
PS.: You’re in Eindhoven, correct? I though if you’d be closer to Amsterdam, it would be s cool to pick up a magazine directly from you – we’ll visit Amsterdam this Summer…
Loved seeing your older page! And loveeeeeee the index cards! You are amazing!!
Hi Marit, came over from Tammy’s blog. So happy to see you there today and your wonderful post. I loved seeing how you create your cards, they are beautiful, love that green stitching with the blue!!
How nice to do art outside, I love doing that too. Our days are warming up over here.
Have missed you since taking yours and Michelle’s class, need to come visit you more.
What a fun post this was to read, full of good stuff.
Happy Wednesday to you!
How lovely to craft outside. Afraid we live in an area of HIGH winds! Would lose the lot.
Have a great week.
Margaret#30
Lovely to get outside and craft, I did a little of that last night when I got in from work. Love the index cards, very cool and a fun LO this week too.
Hugs
Brenda 96
hoi Marit, via de blog van Monica/Me-Bear kwam ik zomaar bij jouw blog,leuk toeval!Gôh zeg wat kun jij veel schrijven op één dag.’gebedjes’ eindelijk vervuld: VOLOP ZON! groet,Conny
I love your idea of doing the Golden Oldies.
I guess many of us are guilty of spending time putting together pages for our scrapbooks, only to put them in the album and rarely look at the again. Not only that, it brings to light that way your style has changed over the years.
Have a great week and……..
Happy Crafting!
Sue @ #60
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Next time I’ll try to give a reply in English! I wasn’t aware of it earlier… so sorry C.
I would love to craft outside but the breeze would take my paper and card on a journey. I am lucky my craft room has a very large window so the sun shines bright in there for me
Wishing you a very happy WOYWW and hope you have a great week
Ria #39
I love your relocated studio and the goodies you have set out. What a gorgeous ATC too. Thanks for sharing and Happy Woyww Liz@135
It’s wonderful that you can get outside and work. I may have to get some index cards as I’ve just picked up my new glasses and now I can see!! Excellent that you have made an article on Julia, she is really a special lady. Can’t wait to get my copy.
Have ag reat week.
Von #14
I saw Eliza was going to be in Featuring! She is a friend and I was so happy for her!! I will say I was surprised that you didn’t ask me *tear*. I feel like you don’t really like me or my work anymore. Sorry but it makes me sad*sniffle*.
I love your post and your work. I made you a WOYWW ATC I just haven’t sent it yet. I was out a lot the last 2 weeks because my boys had a bunch of awards ceremonies, concerts and dinners. I felt terrible I couldn’t be at the party! 🙁
Have a great week!
xxD
Your magazine looks great. Doesn’t the sun just feel so good? Brigita #113
Hope my ATC arrives at your door very soon!
Yours are fabulous…so very arty and fabulous! I hope mine doesn’t disappoint!
Am really honoured Marit, the article is lovely. Love your outdoor desk, too good to stay indoors if you don’t have to, huh! I also LOVE the ATC, thank you..I’ve just finished another batch so will return one to you.
Hi Marit! I love your post!!! You are so creative and I love everything here. Your ATC is beautiful and really shows your “Marit” style! I hope to check out the Index-Card-A-Day blog, too! I haven’t art journaled in so long!!!! Miss it!
Love the improv desk! I’m off to find out more about about your new mag. How cool you’ve interviewed our Julia! Hopping late.. Happy WOYWW! Nan G #103