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| Legend, My Crafty Coon, Faithfully Supervising My Work |
Today it’s time for another edition of What’s On Your Workspace Wednesday, and the question on everyone’s mind is: What is Legend watching so intently on my desk?
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| Textured Cardstock Is Great For Distressing And Adds Visual Interest To Your Projects |
It appears he’s amazed to see so much paper crafting happening in The Paper Palace after October’s lull! My motivation? I’m participating in Creative Every Day’s Art Every Day Month Challenge – and it would be fabulous if you joined me too!
Here are a few of the projects I’ll be working on this month.
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| Be Yourself – My First Altered Torso Tag |
Back in August, I created my first Altered Torso Tag and loved it – so much so, I’ve been wanting to design with these pieces ever since!
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| Stretch Your Cardstock By Thinking Before You Cut! |
So, I spent Sunday afternoon cutting torsos out of the 3 x 6 strips of Bazzill Bling Paper you see above. I positioned the free Mirkwood Designs template at the bottom of the paper and cut equal sized strips out of the remaining scraps of paper. If you’re wondering what that is about…
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| Transparencies Are Clearly A Creative Crafting Choice |
I’m kicking off the week with a little challenge I created for myself. Yesterday I took four of the strips, sketched a card layout, and added a few items (flowers, ribbon, transparencies, and embellishments) – to create a bright and cheery celebration card. Today I used the same layout and embellishments to create a very elegant baby card – click here to see the card and the tutorial that goes with it!
I’ll also be posting the first of my Altered Torsos shortly. The design of this torso was influenced by Gingersnap Creation’s Focused On Fabrics theme of the month!
Now, if all of these ideas – or all of your blog hopping – has made you hungry, be sure to check out my Blueberry Buckle recipe before you go!
And, be sure to stop by Friday when I’ll be sharing some fabulous Tsunami photos for Furry First Fridays – an awesome place to feature your fur angels!
Want to see what other creative souls around the globe are working on today? Julia’s Stamping Ground is the place where to be every Wednesday to get your WOYWW-on!
Have a wonderful week everyone – I can’t wait to read your comments and to visit your blogs this week!
Love the torso tag you have made. Aren't cats great entertainment!
Enjoy your day and thanks for sharing
Candace
#10
Your kitty does look engrossed… what a beautiful set of eyes he has!
Great torso tag too!
Chrissie
Wow, I love these torsos. They are so colorful. I need to join that craft challenge, but have several things going right now, including several swaps. I may pop over and see what I need to do, since I'm all signed up for it.
I can't believe I beat you this morning. Legend is really intent. Bleubeard is asleep. Go figure!!! Happy WOYWW from #1.
oh loving those torso,s hun great colurs and design on them too hugs cheryl xxxx
Legend is truly attentive and stunning, not surprising when you're doing so much crafting – love those torsos, fab idea 🙂 Christine #7
Hi ya
aww gorgeous kitty, great altered torso, have great day, happy WPYWW, sue,(17)x
Wow…how organised is that!! My idea of setting myself a challenge is to finish a whole project!!!
How gorgeous is that cat! I like the idea of altering a paper torso, thanks for the link. On a diet so will avoid your recipie for the moment, lol. Will def pop by tomorrow for your card & tutorial. caroline #16
Love your cat, adorable!
That torso looks FAB
Thanks for sharing your space
Happy WOYWW
mandi xx
Love the altered torso, have fun with the rest.
Hey, just joining WOYWW for the first time, I do love your torso tags they are so elegant and pretty!
Your cat is just adorable is he watching you cutting out the torso's I know my cat watches me and then wants the scraps to play with!
Hugs Jo xx
Legend is certainly intrigued and must be a lovely companion for you when you are crafting. What a gorgeous torso tag. Thanks for sharing your workspace. Best wishes, Kym xxx (WOYWW No 36)
Gorgeous stuff going on on your desk but an even more gorgeous Cat!
WOW !! Legend looks to be really concentrating !!!
Hugs
Penni
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Wow, how organised are you? I generally just make it up as I go along!!
Loving how inquisitive Legend is 🙂
Ciara
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Looks like a lot going on in your place, sorry palace! lol
Thank you for showing xx
I know Mirkwood Designs' templates – they're a fab site! Looking forward to seeing more of your work….
I see you are a very organised crafter – which I will never be! It is all on the spur of the moment with me but you are right – one could save a lot of paper if you thought what you are doing before you are doing anything!
Loved your post!
Hugs,
Cardarian
Wow you are industrious this week. Look forward to seeing what you do with it all.
A x
there are not many things more beautiful than the human form – can't wait to see how you alter those torsos
All that paper! I want it. I love it. Can I come and play? Good luck with your torsos.
cheers,
rachel #34
Legend is gorgeous! I have a cat on my desk this week as well 😀 Good luck with your art every day challenge – I wish I had the time to join in! (69)
I like Bazzill products, but I like your cat even better. Good luck with the torsos!
Sue xx 73
Visiting from Wobble Over Wednesday! I am a new follower! I love your blog and your cat is beautiful! Can't wait to read more from you.
Karen @ http://barefootinportland.blogspot.com
Very Cool Project! Will have to check out your other links soon!
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oooh and what a legend he is!
love the altered art going on there :0)
it all looks rather fabulous to me, have fun!
Gorgeous projects and an even more gorgeous Legend… he is so beautiful :O))
All those paper goodies look delicious!
Have a good day 🙂
Rach xx
What a beautiful boy you have there, he’s watching you so intensely as you craft.
BoJangles does that too and is at present covered in lots of lovely sparkles from the Pee Wee Glitter that I’ve been using this morning, Lol.
Sue
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Legend is truly a magnificent cat! your torso tag is great. looks like a lot of fun to do.
oooh i love that altered torso!! and legend definately looks very busy guarding all that yummy crafty goodness!!! hugs Lou x
The torso tag is great! A piece of art everyday?! That is a fabulous idea! Hmmm…could I do it? Thanks for the link, I will check into it!
And Legend is beeeeyoootiful!
You have some really nice craft ideas. I am a new follower via welcome wednesday blog hop. Come check my site out at http://www.frugalcouponingmommy3.blogspot.com
I'm your newest follower from iFellowship! I have several scrapbooking, stamping friends – your blog is just adorable!!!
I wish I was this crafty and had the spare moments for projects like these!
Thanks for linking up with us today! I know many women here are going to LOVE your blog!
If you have a chance – come see me too – over at Living Above Ministries.
Have a great Wednesday!
pen
torso tags are super cool! Off to read the recipe! Robin
Love the tag, your cat is the double of mine but maybe the tiniest shade lighter, she is gorgeous
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Legend is clearly supervising all the goings on! Your torso tags are very unique. Thanks for all the helpful hints!
Love the torso shape – great things are happening at your desk! Ooh and Bling….can only be a good thing. And up next – I'd say you've done the pinks already, so now you're going to go monotone on the grey.Sound confident, huh!!
What a gorgeous cat you have! And I love your torso tags project – it looks like fun.
What a great cat! Your torso tag is sweet; you've made me want to go play with paper now, and eat blueberry buckle – I haven't had that is years!
The torso project is fab and your cat is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. Elizabeth #98
One of your newest followers! Would love to have you follow back. Thank you.
The Disconnected Writer
http://thedisconnectedwriter.blogspot.com/
love the template. Looks like you've got a lot of fun crafting ahead.
Very cool on the art every day! I miss having a cat.
New to following you through the To the Top Tuesday.
Danielle
http://bizformomsonline.blogspot.com/
All that lovely paper…. I need it!! Love the torso tag, great idea..Happy WoyWW
((Lyn))
Great torso tag. Beautiful colors to work with too! Linda C #67
Love that torso tag! And the kitty of course. 🙂
Love the torso tag! Found you at the Paisley Passions blog hop, now following! Pls stop by & check out mine, would love to have you!
You have a beautiful kitty and a beautiful blog.
Fellow blog hopper 🙂