Wednesday 18 January 2017

Whats On Your Workdesk Wednesday - WOYWW Wk 398

Morning  Everyone ...

... and a happy Wednesday to you all too. I didn't make it last week and suffered withdrawal symptoms as a result, so there's going to be no missing What's On Your Desk Wednesday - all courtesy of our fabulous Head Desker Julia, at the Stamping Ground of course!
I've been messing, not altogether successfully, with paint. Some time ago, could be a year, could be longer, I spotted this technique online ... source forgotten so many apologies to whoever you are ... showing that it was possible to transfer magazine pictures on to a card base using emulsion paint. I finally got around to trying it out yesterday. With not much success as you can see. I'm now wondering whether to persevere or give it up as a bad job and get back to something I know I can do.
Oh dear, that old adage is ringing in my ears as I type.

Back to the desk and what you can see are all the materials, paint tester pots, brush pot with brushes, an old shower cleaning spritz now filled with water. Out of sight is a folder containing pictures torn from magazines and saved for this purpose. That's about it. Stuff at the back of the desk has had a bit of a switch around - some stuff moved, some stuff removed altogether - to make room for the Really Useful Scrapbooking box you can see top left. I've also made room for my trusty sewing machine No. 1 on the far end of my desk. It's there so I can, if I so wish, sew on paper. No. 2 sewing machine is on the sewing table. My intentions craftwise are, as always, good!

That's it. I've waffled on enough today. I began this post intending to keep it short but ...

I'm off now to get a brew and then I'll be ready to do a bit of desk hopping. In the meantime, thanks to everyone who drops in to see what's on my desk today. If you leave a comment, that's a bonus and much appreciated.

Happy WOYWW,
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19 comments:

  1. Annie18 January 2017 at 09:53

    Great minds think alike this week Ellie....well I've shared a bit of painting too. Sounds like you've enjoyed your creative time so never mind how successful it is and you seem ready to tackle lots more too.
    Hope all goes well this week. Sending you big hugs.
    Annie x #13

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  2. sandra de18 January 2017 at 10:17

    Can be very frustrating trying techniques with little success. I have had some success using gel medium my problem is I never leave it long enough to dry!
    sandra de @19

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  3. jill18 January 2017 at 10:24

    Morning Elizabeth , I would give it another try .
    happy woyww Jill #24

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  4. shazsilverwolf18 January 2017 at 12:22

    Hi Elizabeth,I agree, we tend to forget most techniques need a bit of time and practice. The trouble is, those You Tube videos make everything look so easy, lol. Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #5 XxX

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  5. Kelly18 January 2017 at 14:37

    Good morning, Elizabeth. Go you for giving a new technique a try. I remember seeing where people were doing something similar with National Geographic. (We won't discuss how long ago that has been! LOL) So of course I snagged some at a local book sale to give it a try. Now to go back and watch the video.

    This is my year to try techniques and make some things I've been wanting to for years. Wishing us both luck and Creative Blessings! ~Kelly #41

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  6. shazsilverwolf18 January 2017 at 14:46

    Me back again, Elizabeth. I'm going to do a blog post in the next few days about the dies, and how they cut, so keep an eye out. :) I have to say that so far I've seen no issues with them though. Xx

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  7. My name is Cindy18 January 2017 at 14:59

    Helloo Elizabeth - you missed one week? I've missed month's! I think I may have tried that technique - I seem to recall it was pretty grungy. I have had more success with gel medium though I haven't done it in a while. Maybe we should set a challenge!! Happy WOYWW Cindy xx

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  8. Sharon18 January 2017 at 16:17

    Doesn't it feel funny to miss a week when you join on a regular basis? Lol. Try the paint technique again. I might try some paint stuff again. I got discouraged when my paint soaked through to another page and ruined it. After going to the paint and wine night with my daughter I had so much fun I think I might try again.

    Happy WOYWW
    Sharon K #37

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  9. Unknown18 January 2017 at 16:21

    I missed last week, too, but I was out of town. One thing about your playing with paints, you know what doesn't work. I'm sure you'll figure it out soon. Thanks for the visit! happy WOYWW!
    Carol N #35

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  10. Unknown18 January 2017 at 16:43

    I've never tried it with paint. I've tried it with gel medium and that works. Happy WOYWW! Sez x #42

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  11. Tracy18 January 2017 at 16:53

    Its been a long time since I joined in so glad you only missed a week. Not seen this technique before but I think it could be a nice background paper for a pretty flower topper

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  12. Lindart18 January 2017 at 16:59

    Oh yes, I think you should try again! If it worked for someone else, surely it will work for you too! Have fun playing! Thanks for sharing, Lindart #47

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  13. Jan 18 January 2017 at 18:53

    Great workspace. TFS xx Jan 52

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  14. Helen18 January 2017 at 19:00

    good luck with your paint transfer! hope you try again... happy WOYWW Helen #2 and thanks for visiting. I am trying not to order new stuff again tonight...lol!!

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  15. Darnell18 January 2017 at 19:28

    Oh, dear, if this short post is considered waffling, what must you think of my epic posts?! Shall we come up with a name for mine? I can imagine the names some folks call it, haha!! I'm afraid I can't help you with this procedure, but I give you high marks for giving it a go!! Have a great week!! Hugs, Darnell

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  16. SumBunneh18 January 2017 at 20:15

    Maybe YouTube has a video to help refresh your memory.. always worth another try or two..as you may find your next favorite technique!


    Have a lovely week x
    Erika (#6)

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  17. Diane18 January 2017 at 22:01

    Trying new techniques for me sometimes works and sometimes it doesn't but I always come away learning something from the experience. Love the work space.

    Hugs Diane

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  18. Felix the Crafty Cat18 January 2017 at 22:14

    I hate it when I know I've seen a technique and then can't remember where I saw it. There are various ways to do this and you may find another method that works better, don't give up. Have a great woyww, Angela x 9

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  19. shazsilverwolf19 January 2017 at 16:06

    Hi Elizabeth, just popping back to let you know I've done a blog review of those cheap dies now. :) xx

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