Wednesday 2 February 2011

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday 87

I did specifically place the roses in the shot (photographer speak!!) so that, after last week, you can see the results so far from the Crafty Notions mould, me, and Fimo. And it's a boost too, because I know what I'm going to use them for now, so baby steps and three weeks, maybe a result! Colour me red and surprised, the rest looks a bit valentine-y, but that actually, wasn't the intention at all. It must be subliminal! The terracotta dish on the glass mat is only about an inch deep and had some water in it whilst I fiddled about with stamping onto wet watercolour paper. That was yesterday and the water's dried up.....so has the idea. The BG pad is a small one that I've had for a while and decided that it won't scare me if I look at it for a long time. I shall in theory, get sick of it and use it! Check back with me about this theory. And here's a close up of the roses so far.........because I thought a two photo desk would be a delight this dull dark Wednesday early morning!
Join us do - show us a picture of your works surface; clean, tidy, messy, filthy. However. Upload to your blog, tell us briefly what you're doing and link here so that we can all come round for a jolly good rummage. I thank you.


111 comments:

Create With Joy said...

Oh what lovely colors and beautiful roses - very Valentiney, whether intended so or not!

Happy WOYWW to you!

Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

voodoo vixen said...

The roses are what you were baking last week? I like them and yep, they look Valentiney to me! I am trying to get over the 'save new papers' thing and make something within a week or two... because there will always be more new papers!! ;)

Helen said...

Great desk today Julia, I have never done anything with Fimo, love the flowers. Have a great day.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I expected to see chaos, and I actually see creativity. Those roses are pretty cool. They even look like roses. Color me impressed.

Jennie -The Artistic Stamper said...

ooh loving your roses:))that mould is just gorgeous! Your desk still looks tidy !
Thank you for hosting
xx

Terry said...

Your flowers look great - and perfect for valentines. I've been making lots of valentines lately. I don't really give them out, but I've been doing classes. Anyway, thanks for your great blog! It's nice to be back after being gone a couple of weeks.

Carola Bartz said...

Love the Fimo roses, they look really good. Just right for upcoming Valentine!

Sue from Oregon said...

Beautiful roses! Can't wait to see what you do with them!

Nicky said...

Lovely roses great so how they turned out now to see what you use them for !

Rhonda said...

It's okay that your desk looks Valentiney as it is after all, around the corner! Can't wait to see how it all comes together!

Marjo said...

Hi Julia,

Those flowers are looking awesome, can't wait to see next weeks finished result. Your desk is looking pretty creative!

Can't believe I actually made the number one spot!!!! Gotta tell you I am one crazy addict...lol Can't believe I am having this much fun.

Hugs, Marjo

Chrissie said...

Those roses look pretty cool... I'd like to see where they end up... Valentiney... I should say so!
Chrissie

Scrapcollectr said...

Ooooh, red roses and scattered hearts on the workspace this second day of February....love it. *smile*

MadeByKarla said...

Wow, love your roses! I agree, your desk looks very valentiney!

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Love your posts Julia, they are so much fun to read and we learn too!! double bonus.. thanks for the peek,
Shaz in oz.x

HarmonySweetpea said...

Love the roses... such a romantic vibe going on at your desk this week!

A Hovel to Home said...

Full of lurve for the roses, saw Sarah's demo on TV ... must have them.

Kay

Marianne @ RuffHaven said...

The roses are very pretty....thanks
and thanks for providing this get-together every week.

Unknown said...

Love the roses... will have a real good look at the process when /if we get back home. Blizzard storms hitting the US so we may be stranded. It's 10.15 pm Tuesday here just now and so I'm really early for a change!
Thnakd Julia for the idea!
Love from Jo and Caz in LA xxxx
Sorry folks for not replying but internet time has to be charged in this meany pricey hotel!
JoZarty x

JoZart Designs said...

We are totally confused as the previous message is my message, and has come up as from Caz !!! We are sharing internet time in the hotel but don't know how it's happened!
JoZarty x

Marianne said...

Julia, Can you please delete #32 ?
I goofed and reposted as 34 with the correct link
Thanks

Morti said...

Morning all! Happy WOYWW..... I'm a two photo desk this week too, though mine is nowhere near as nice as yours....

jude said...

Happy Wednesday hun,Very creative desk adore your Roses and hearts .Have fun back later to find out your theory..lol
hugs judex24

Sue said...

Hi ya
very creative desk, your roses look fabulous, im sure after plenty of strokin you will manage to use a couple of sheets of paper! Have great day, happy WOYWW, sue,x

oneoff said...

Fab roses - the charms of Fimo grow ever greater. Happy desk hopping!

Bernie #40

Carole Campanile said...

Your roses look fabulous; I can't wait to see what you do with them. Happy WOYWW!!!

Andria said...

Good Morning, wet and windy up here in the Lakes! Have to say your workspace is looking very creative and the roses lok very delicate.

alexa said...

These are visually delicious! Can you make them in icing and pop them on a cake too?

Amber Alvarez said...

Oh Julia! It's better than I ever imagined. I live for my jolly good rummaging here. #43 - Can you tell someone fell asleep on the job? :@ <-- shamed face

Kezzy said...

Your desk looks awesome very valentine lovey creativity. I have never made a valentine card for my partner as I've never felt it was good enough. Think I might have a go this year. Those roses are fantastic, your so creative.

Kate said...

I'm interested in this look at the paper until you're bored with it idea, definitely want to hear how it goes.

** Kate **

Kathryn said...

Wow! I had my post ready 3 hours ago but you were not up for WOYWW yet, a lot happened while I was waiting!
Anyway, I have be absent from the fun for a while and one of my goals this year is to be a better blogger.
Love your roses!!!!!!!!!! Will have to try your technique!
Hugs!
kat

Annie said...

Really love the roses and can see them adorning a valentines card :-) I recognise the creme brulee dish....not that I have some the same in my cupboard ;-)
A x

misteejay said...

Great roses, can't wait to see what you do with them.

Toni :o)

Mrsjobee said...

Love your roses.

Nicks said...

spooky spooky I was looking at these moulds last night and wondering if I needed them... think i do!

Kirsty.A said...

How am I number 52? It's only 8am!!
Love those roses.

Cardarian said...

LOve your roses - I made some paper ones this week! He, he sometimes these ideas do dry up don't they???
Hugs,
Cardarian

BrossArtAddiction said...

Oh wow Julie!! Your Fimo project turned out wonderful...your roses are super gorgeous!! I will definitely be checking back to see what you will be using them for! :D

Happy Wednesday!

xx Tracey xx

Unknown said...

they are looking good, never thought to do something like that with fimo, i always do boring shapes, you have given me ideas lol

hugs and thanks for the snoop
judie xx

Spyder said...

Yes they do look lovely and valentine-y but also sugary and tastie..but try that. I'm thinking sparkles on them now, but maybe not, in real life, only in my head. Happy Groundhog Day...may you'll get to do this all over again tomorrow..!

(Lyn)

Spyder said...

Ps...I've missed out lots of words in my 'quickness' hope you can de-code it

Fiona said...

Yay Julia I can actually join in as I have something on my desk! honest - there is a project in there somewhere!

sandra de said...

Pretty post, those roses are gorgeous and two pics I think you are on a roll. Can you explain the leave it on your desk theory? I buy, look at it, tidy away then get another surprise 6 months later. Must try leaving stuff around ...

Jinny Holt said...

Ohh Juli8a, them roses look good enough to eat. that remind me I must have some breakfast lol

Thanks for sharing :~)

Have a great day

Jinny

Scrapcat 1 said...

love the roses and the desk looks very creative with a definete valentine feel.

Zue said...

Hi Julia.
The roses look fantastic. Didn't they turn out well?
Sue xx 66

Hope and Chances said...

I'm glad you've shared your fimo creations, they are lovely and very Valentines :-)

Kim Dellow said...

Love those roses Julia! Gorgeous!

Hels Sheridan said...

very lovely roses.. whenever I use a mould I always end up in a right mess... there must be a knack :O))

Michelle said...

Morning Julia, your roses look gorgeous, I've seen a few different moulds around, will have a wee look into buying some now I've seen the results, fab! Have a wonderful WOYWW! and enjoy the rest of your week!
hugs
Michelle (72)
x

Neil said...

Love the roses, I've bee meaning to haul out my fimo for a while now. Perhaps later today I may wll do something

karen said...

Your roses are beautiful! I can't wait to see what wonderful way you will put them to use!
And you mention a BG Pad? What is it? It is probably something very obvious that I am not cluing in on, lol.
xoxo Karen (#69)

Angie said...

Cannot believe that it is only 9.30 ish and I'm in the 70's.
Love the roses ...cant wait to see what you are going to do with them. Fimo is such fun ...another thing I haven't played with for ages.xx

Theresa Plas said...

hey Julia! Love the roses!

Glenda said...

Baked roses? Pretty nifty!

Victoria said...

love the roses very valentines looking desk

Twiglet said...

Good morning Julia! _ A lovely rosey desk this gloomy morning - cheered me up no end!!

Sue Althouse said...

Love the Valentine sneak peeks!

Gez Butterworth said...

Morning Julia just love your roses..can't wait to see what you do with them..keep warm.xx

Mrs A. said...

Roses are really scrumy. Would love to know how you did the mould for the them. Looking forward to seeing the finished result.
Hugs Mrs A. #82

Chelle said...

Very cool roses. Love the heart on the card.

Kathryn said...

Lovely roses, looking forward to what you use them for. I also have a problem with using new papers, hence the 8 boxes full of papers, which my husband is demanding that I start using up now! K x

Kathy said...

Oh those roses are lovely Julia - I'll look forward to seeing what you will use them for.
I've added my desk photo and some craft room news to my blog today

Elizabeth said...

Love the roses and that heart on the card is fab. I think you're right about this Valentine thing - not really my thing but so far I've made a couple of 'soppy' cards fit for the occasion. Sorry I'm late this week but I'll try to do better next week :)Elizabeth x #96

nnalorac said...

Fab roses, lovely colour, look forward to seeing what you create with them. Carolxx

Jingle said...

Julia, those roses look so good! I love the colours you have chosen! I can't wait to see you using them on finished products!!!

Susanne said...

Morning, Julia, lovely rosy space today - I'm off to do chores and then I'll be back to check out another 100 desks or so.

Unknown said...

Hi, beautiful roses and I love the heart, is it stamped on or die cut out? A very productive and under control desk this week LOL
Rach xx

katemade designs said...

lovely roses. looking forward to seeing how you will use them.

shazsilverwolf said...

Love those roses, my desk is also Valentiney this week!

rach said...

my first time to do WOYWW today. I love those roses too. Beautiful

akilli melek said...

lovely roses, my desk should be valentine related today, but I'm a couple of weeks behind most things just now. oh well maybe next week.
caroline #112

DW Peot said...

OhhLaLa! Is that red I see on your desk? Have a Fabulous Wednesday and a Wonderful Week! Hugs!
Deb

Cath said...

I am late again this week! Love the roses, not read all the comments so if you have said where you got the mould from sorry I am asking again! Did that make sense?
Thank you for bearing with me....

Cathx in not so sunny and warm Cyprus.

Holly said...

The roses came out great!! I love the colors and the detail is spot on!!

Kerry said...

oh I love the roses :) Not having much patience these days so I have been staying away from anything paper related :)

Susan ~ Killam Creative said...

Neat-o roses! Love your theory about the BG pad... I might have to put that in practice if it works. Ha!

Cheers,
Susan #114

Pam said...

If I could pick any ONE thing that was everywhere @ CHA, twas flowers. I think your roses are spot on. And clearly you didn't have valentine's on the brain ;) A dozen roses please Mr. D?

Unknown said...

Hi all - newbie here - love 'rummaging' in other peoples desks

Pam said...

The flowers look interesting will watch out what you do with them. Hugs Pam x

Minxy said...

Hay Julia, No desk from me today, totally forgot it was wednesday lol
Loving the little fimo roses, look forward to seeing what you do with them x
hugs minxy x

Deb said...

love your roses! hugs Debx

Andria said...

happy woyww, thanks for sharing :)
crafty hugs - Andria (42).

Linby said...

ooh fab roses.
Linbyx

Starla said...

OH!! I like the roses!!

Ohhh Snap said...

Lovely desk! Such gorgeous roses! Very valentimey! TFS :D

#128

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

Beautiful flowers!

Hettie said...

I love those roses. They are so Valentiney but also Summery at the same time. We need to think about Summer to get us out of this rain. :-)

kaz said...

lovely Flowers.

#132

Ciara said...

I've always thought of Fimo as being a great big faff, but those roses are jolly nice.

Right then missus, my atg & tape runners. OK, I admit it, I'm possibly still in the transitional period and not quite there with the big pink beast! I use the ATG for larger pieces but can never be that accurate with it so use the runners for smaller bits. I promise I will try harder, honest!!

Kyla said...

ooh, nice roses. I have fimo but never know what to do with it, using moulds are a great idea.thanks
kyla

Handmade with Love said...

Wow your roses have come out really well! I look forward to seeing what you do with them next! Have a good week! Tracey x

Unknown said...

I almost forgot that it was Wednesday!
So cold my brain is freezing! I am making jewelry. Take a peek.

LuLu said...

Howdy and happy WOYWW,
Nice desk! Pretty roses. Thanks for sharing. Also, I accidentally posted to last week's woyww...oops.

Would love for you to stop by my blog when you have a moment or 2.

Peace,
LuLu
http://lulu-too-beaucoup.blogspot.com/2011/02/woyww-2211-laminatin-heaven-inside.html

Leonie said...

oops a little late this week!
happy WOYWW!
wishing you all a fairy happy day
xxx fairy leonie

Lisa said...

I havent done this challenge in a while because of a family loss, but I decided to dive back in today. I'm loving all the entries as usual!

Deena said...

very cool roses...and such a nice clean desk

RosA said...

Nice roses! I like playing with polymer clay too. Did a workshop with Laurie Mika last year. Have you seen her work?

Kim said...

I hope I'm not too late...with the storm our dial-up was worse than usual..none of the links showed up! I love your roses, and I'll have to try your paper pad theory, as getting sick of it will be the only way I can break the hording hold!

Anonymous said...

As I was reading your post, my brain was going to fast to register what I was reading and at first I thought you had made the roses from terracotta and I kept wondering, "How did she do that?". Silly me, after re-reading more slowly I realized they were made using a mold and Fimo. They did turn out very lovely! TFS, ~Shari #103

Di said...

Looks like Valentine's Day is coming soon?! Gorgeous roses! Di x

muhammadrazzaq said...

Nice on Doctor mama :)

MaggieC (Silvercrafter) said...

Thanks for visiting my blog this week and for the lovely message. I was convinced I had already left a message here, but I cannot find it. Brain failure again! This roses are really pretty and I cannot wait to see how you are going to use them.

peggy aplSEEDS said...

my sister Patsy put me on mr linky and i forgot i hadn't dropped by this week. glad i did and saw how your fimo project turned out. i can imagine them on a valentine collage! they look great!

akilli melek said...

sorry julia, just had to comment about this....i have been blog hoppin since wednesday...as you do. Anyway, I was just leaving a comment on Katie's blog and the word verification chose 'SUCKEDIN' as the word. I'm sorry but i thought that was soooooo appropriate. I am completely addicted to your wednesday bloghop. even when i dont participate I am always visiting everyone else's desk.

thanks for the inspiration and the most enjoyable blog hop I've found yet
caroline #112

Susan said...

Love those roses Julia! It all looks a bit 'lurv' related on your desk! Have emailed you regarding my Pay It Forward. Happy {LATE} WOYWW! Susan xxox
http://stamponme.blogspot.com/

Sarah Bullock said...

I love looking at this blog and seeing everyone desk - really its cause I am nosey and like to have a snoop around peoples rooms!! Finally got around to putting my desk up - thought it was about time!! Enjoy love Sarah xx

Mary said...

It's always fun to see what other's have on their desk, it's sometimes a bit embarrassing to see what is on mine....Have a great week. See you next Wednesday.

Caroline Hallett said...

new person here - and what fun it is to peek at what everyone is making - so here is my entry - enjoy x

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