Today my desk is a bit of a purple explosion. Yesterday I completed a card with a lilac and white theme which turned out not too bad so today the plan is to push my boundaries even further and make a purple and black card. Behind Tilda - a vision in purple - is some white card I have coloured with Cosmic Shimmer (a mix of Purple Violet, Twilight Black and Rich Gold) using the cling film technique. I've used this technique a few times now and just love the effect although it does not show up very well in the photograph. Behind that is a black paper with all sorts of spots on it - kinda suggestive of snowballs - which I thought would fit in very well with the theme. I sprayed the roses and leaves with Purple Violet and Twilight Black last night and they are dry ready to use this morning.
Just to the left and almost out of shot is my new Tim Holtz book, Distressables 2 The Journey, and beneath it is the latest edition of Scrapbook Magazine - both full of inspiration. At the back of the desk is the usual mess. You might just see Tilda lurking in one of the plastic containers - this time a vision in blue. As you can see, I really am trying to break out of my comfort zone with these non-traditional colours for Christmas. To the left of my Chicken box there are a couple of sentiments - these are embossing/stickling experiments that didn't quite work!
Well, that's the state of my workdesk today - I'm off to have some breakfast now - and will be back to finish the purple card later.
Bye for now
Elizabeth
Love purple and black, and even Tilda looks good! (sorry, I know she has lots of fans!) Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteI always have a hard time too.. making different choices on color for christmas cards.. I always go back to the same ones over and over! Good Luck!
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Shirley Pumpkin #41
Lovely image, those flowers match perfectly!
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mandi xx
Oh wow lovey place.
ReplyDeleteSo cute stamp.
What a lovely tidy workspace...I like it!! I didn't get round to taking a photo of my work desk last night which is probably just as well as it was terribly untidy xx
ReplyDeleteSo much to tempt me ... I may stay a while :0)
ReplyDeleteThis week I am number 72 :0)
Great looking project Elizabeth!
ReplyDeleteI love Cosmic Shimmers too... I think I need purple!
Chrissie #9
Purple looks promising! S #84
ReplyDeletei love blue and purple for christmas. caroline #14
ReplyDeleteOoh purple, my favourite colour! Can't wait to see the finished project :D #65
ReplyDeleteLovely card,,The purple looks good too....cant wait to see what the finished card looks like hugs j xx
ReplyDeleteWow such a tidy desk,wish I was a tidy crafter but sadly not I'm a get it all out sort...Love the purple Tilda can't wait to see the finished card....Thank you for your lovely comment...
ReplyDeleteMandy xx
I love purple! Thanks for visiting my desk.
ReplyDeleteTerry #4
I was thinking I might try purple with navy for some cards this year so seeing your project has got me thinking along those lines again!
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Brenda 89
Your desk is so much tidier than mine lol. My DH would kill me if I posted a picture of it. I'm tempted to have purple hair but it's my favourite colour instead although I have bought a chestnut hairdye for my first attempt at home dying.
ReplyDeleteI love purple and black - its very striking - that cling film effect looks really good too - I must it. Thanks for sharing (no. 26)
ReplyDeleteI'm all for non-traditional Christmas colours too, I think it makes cards look quite contemporary :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the purple along with the black & white spots, very cool
Ciara
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Those roses and leaves look gorgeous - Tilda does too. Unusual colour for Christmas but think I might give it a try now I have seen your desk. #46
ReplyDeleteOh what fun! Can I come and play?...xx Jenny xx
ReplyDeleteGood for you for stepping out of your comfort zone with colour. Sheena #99
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've been having a great time with your cosmic shimmers. It's great fun playing isn't it.
ReplyDeleteTilda looks stunning in purple.
I'm sending some sunshine up to you, we've been very lucky this week!
Hugs Lisa (90)
thanks for your visit, I'm still only half way round and then I forget where I've been!! I love cosmic shimmers, but I only have one! so not done that much with them yet!! and, yes we have Skype, but daughter seems to be too far up in the mountains for it to work with a video, still maybe she can get it sorted. Happy WOYWW
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sounds like you have been having fun hun with the shimmers,love the colors you have used bless you for visiting my blog,hugs cheryl xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteThat purple paper you made is just yummy. And with black it will be dramatic and elegant. Thanks for sharing, and for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleterachel #43
I love purple. A very neat desk there so you must be more organised than me. LOL
ReplyDeletecall me a cheater, but had to go and check out your finished creation! Darling!
ReplyDeleteaside from blogs, i also love looking at books and magazines for inspiration. i'm sure the book by tim holtz would be full of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of breaking out of the traditional colours for C cards - it will make yours stand out in the crowd. Your tortie is lovely, they do have amazing personalities!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours.
ReplyDeleteA.xx(80)
A purple explosion on your desk - perfect - may favourite colour. Thanks for sharing your workspace. Best wishes, Kym xxx (WOYWW No 24)
ReplyDeletejust lovin' your purple explosion, thanks for the peek
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Well it looks to me as if being out of your comfort zone is really suiting you - what with one idea leading to another! Love the strong purple on the black and white spot.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love purple! I think it makes a great Christmas card colour! Can't wait to see the finished card!
ReplyDeletePurple and black seem to suit you. I really love the flowers you painted/misted. I can't wait to see what you used them for and how the card turned out.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the sweet words you left on my blog. I'm still moving slowly, but trying to start visiting people who visited me. Happy very belated WOYWW (# 15).