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Wednesday 15 September 2010

Gingersnaps Creations "Inchies" & WOYWW

Hope my journal cover does the Gingersnaps Creations  inchies challenge justice, take at peek at the other DT members work - it will be worth it.  I passed some gold mirri card (this is a fantastic alternative to the more expensive metal) through the Cuttlebug using the cogs embossing plate.  I coloured the mirri card using timber brown, midnight blue and forest green Stazon ink pads, going over and over until I was happy.  I then coloured some white card using a mixture of Walnut Ink, Rusty Hinge, Pine Needles and Honey distress inks - stamped various images which were mainly the free stamps from the Craft Stamper magazine (dont you think these are always fab?).



The background was made using old text book and coloured with distress inks.  I even used my daughter's sewing machine .... she allowed me, I did ask permission m'lord honestly!  Chipboard letters were sanded down, coloured with various distress inks, water and then embossed with UTEE.

Hope everyone enjoys the Inchies challenge ...there are loads of ways to incorporate inchies into your work so have fun experimenting.




I have not been able to take part the last few weeks and have missed having a "snoop".  Well anyway I have had a tidy up ...... had no option really!  We were drowing under my "tat" as my DH calls it!  I wonder how long it will stay like this? Mmmmmmmm.  Take a look at the other desks .... though there are a few (tongue in cheek).  We are a nosey bunch!

My Bug and a couple of items awaiting "altering".
Some of my altered books and canvases
OH....WHAT's THAT?  ........Oh yes that's my dining room table!  My DH did say we had one!  Though you will still see the sewing machine!
Will try and get round lots of desks!
HAPPY WOYWW Everyone! 

46 comments:

Shannon said...

This journal cover with the metal cogs and the inchies is simply stunning. I'm blown away by your spectacular artwork. You have greatly inspired me too. Beautiful, beautiful work!!

Nigel said...

Wow! Fantastic journal cover - I suppose I should decorate mine one day :)

Helen said...

I saw your work on Gingersnap and here it is again in detail - fantastic, I love it. The desk/dining table is looking very clean/clear/tidy for a change....

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Your journal cover is MY kind of art. When I first started this WOYWW journey, there were way too few altered artists. Now I'm seeing more and more. Love the journal cover SO much. I'll be back often, and not just on Wednesday. Happy WOYWW.

A Hovel to Home said...

Stunning project honey.

I like the idea of using mirri, never thought of that.

Hugs
Kay

CRAFTY WOMBLE said...

forget WOYWW and head straight for WOW - I've been thinking inchies are good and what an inspiration that is AMAZING - thank you :)

Joey said...

WOW Suzanne your journal cover is amazing, the colour and details so gorgeous. Joey.x

Sue said...

Hi ya
wow your journal book looks fabulous, luv all the detail on it, stunning creation, lovely tidy table, have great day, happy WOYWW, sue,x

Pam said...

Fab journal. Hugs Pam x

Jo Capper-Sandon said...

Suzanne Suzanne Suzanne....this artwork bowled me over. Absolutely gorgeous. Love the colours you've used.

Sarah said...

That journal cover is amazing and is giving me ideas, I need to finsh a few things before I start anything new though

Susanne said...

Lovely journal!

judith@poppy cottage said...

Love your journal cover. Too often, my freebie stamps sit unused, so this is a great idea, Judith xx

Anonymous said...

Amazing, stunning journal,love the colours too. Like the clean and tidy desk but something tells me it won't stay that way for long!

Hugs
Brenda (93)

Louise said...

Gorgeous Journal cover- simply beautiful and I dont even know what "inchies" are!
I will have to "google" to find out!

donnalouiserodgers said...

oh gracious me don't vist my blog - you will be disgusted by the state of my space - You are So Neat and Tidy and Clean,,,

Dx (49)

Cardmaking Galore said...

Love the metallic shine of the journal

peggy gatto said...

Absolutely wonderful journal, colors and texture are perfect together!

Tertia said...

That journal is AMAZING!!! Love it! Your space is so neat, you will give me a complex.

Tracy Evans said...

Your cover is absolutely gorgeous and the card works beautifully as an alternative to the metal, great idea. Love the lettering. Very very tidy desk, I love it. Have a good evening, Tracy Evans x

Andrea - Wales, UK said...

Amazing Journal, it is so beautiful.

A.xx

Sarpreet said...

that is gorgeous, yay another cuttlebug crafter, fab workspace,Happy WOYWW! Thank you for sharing your workspace (Linky number 19)

Chrissie said...

Goodness, what a talented, tidy crafter!
Chrissie

Kerry said...

An absolutely beautiful journal and my dining room was completely covered as well until last Saturday.

Carola Bartz said...

I LOVE this journal! THis is stunning! - Carola, 112

Carola Bartz said...

I LOVE this journal! It is absolutely stunning! - Carola, 112

Kim B said...

That is fantastic. I inspire to make a creation like these....Have a great day!!!

JoZart Designs said...

How neat is that?!? You manage to produce some stunning art and still stay tidy. Well done! Wonderful journal cover.
JoZarty x

Carolynne said...

There is only one word that comes to mind, and that is WOW

xx

Carolynne said...

There is only one word that comes to mind and that is WOW

xx

Kaz said...

That journal cover is just gorgeous and you've stuck them all neatly - I just can't do that!!
I think you need to mess the dining table up again quickly x

Ciara said...

Dining room tables are overrated!

Your work is stunning, you're very talented :-)

Ciara
xx

voodoo vixen said...

What does DH think trays are for then? LOL
Your desk looks fab and empty and I love the journal to bits... I now need/want/must have that cogs thingy!!

peggy aplSEEDS said...

your journal is stunning! what a great way to use inchies! peggy aplSEEDS (#11)

She Who Doodles said...

thanks for visiting my blog. enjoyed seeing all your journal pages. love how you used the metal accents.

TinaB said...

Great artwork! xx Happy WOYWW, Sorry I'm a bit late xx Hugs Tina (#9) xx

Annie said...

Your journal is amazing.
A x

Michellee said...

ADORABLE.. Journal cover.. And your desk is so tidy... thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Michellee

Spyder said...

This is fabulous, in fact it is sooo fabulous, I want to have a go!! Oh, it's like seeing hundreds of chocolate cookies, then finding you can't eat them coz they're not real! Of course I had to Google, UTEE... (am I the only one?...dah!) great snoop have a great woyww!
(Lyn)

Phree said...

Love your journal cover, it's gorgeous. Your space looks very tidy, well done.

Morti said...

Nice one Suzanne - though it does look scarily tidy! Love the journal cover!

Claire said...

Your journal cover is fab & your desk is beautiful
c (25)
xx

Riet Harikini said...

I love the book page.
Stunning beautiful

The Crafty Goat Girl said...

Hi there, beautiful journal, great colours and detail.

Great desk, loving all of your stash. Thanks for the lovely birthday message you left me, hugs Heidi xxx

Julia Dunnit said...

Well you craft in splendour I must say..that table is a delight! I love the journal cover and am mesmerised by your comment about loads of ways to incorporate inchies....will be watching!

downrightcrafty said...

Stunning journal and you have some lovely work fabulous tidy up and thank you for the return snoop I have managed to rate you for the messy scale
Hugs Kate xx

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