Wednesday 29 April 2015

What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday 308

A warm and sunny welcome to all :) 
It's desk-hop day yay! -where we share a fascinating glimpse into our creative workspaces.  Jump over to Julia Dunnit's blog for enlightenment of this inspiring activity...http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/ or, click on my WOYWW badge on the right->

Here's my desk...I've been getting messy experimenting with Inkadink's spray inks...
I tried a technique Inkadinks suggested; I took a piece of glossy card (I used glossy printer photo card, 180gsm) stamped an owl image in clear embossing ink and sprinkled with plenty of clear embossing powder.  I shook off the excess powder (-gets everywhere by the way!  Hence, the handy purple tidy tray in the top right corner) and heated the image from underneath the card using a 'heat it up' tool. (There's a real purple theme on my desk I've just noticed!) Then, I had a rare moment of being sensible and followed their advice to spray the inks in a cardboard box to avoid staining the surrounding area!  Needless to say I ignored the advice to don an apron..!  I taped down the card in the box and sprayed some Beany Green, Cranberry Sorbet and Grape Juice inks.  I was delighted when I rubbed over the inks with some kitchen towel and out popped the owl!  -I don't get out much, really..!

Also on my desk you may have spotted my first ATC (Artist Trading Card) design attempt for the ATC swap taking place on WOYWW 312.
I played with the inks on thicker photo card, 240gsm and discovered a different background effect (The purple rectangle mat):

I'll add a tutorial on how I made my first ATC in my next post :) as my energy's waning now...

Thank you very much indeed for visiting me today and special thanks for any messages left :)  Time to start my journey of inspiration and to get round as many desks as I can between now and next week!

Wishing everyone a Happy WOYWW, enjoy!

Sending smiles and waves from Eastbourne! :)

Angela x
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9 comments:

  1. I've been playing with my new goodies but never thought to spray in a box! Thank you for sharing that - I have just wiped everything down after using the sprays.
    Love the colours you have used for your cards.
    Have a good week
    Christine

    Bishopsmate #22

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  2. That's a great owl ATC - and I confess I do a happy dance when a technique works, probably we both need to get out more. I have a spray box for my sprays (not that I use them much, they are all clogged) and an icecream tub for my clear EP - most things can just be held over and sprinkled (spoon) and EP goes straight back into box!! Thanks for stopping by earlier, Cindyx

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  3. What a fabulous purple pair! Love both creations.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Catiecuddles x

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  4. ooh i love both the owl and the angel! Lea - number 32

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  5. Love the ATCs and all the gorgeous spray effects.Thanks for the visit and hope you have a happy woyww, Angela x 21

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  6. That spray ink technique does sound like a lot of fun. The color combination you chose for the owl is awesome too. Blessings, and thanks for stopping by my blog earlier.

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  7. Great technique! Love the owl on that fabulous background!
    Thanks for visiting earlier too.

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  8. I love spray inks, just don't use them enough..due to the mess that i manage to make! Yours came out great! Yay You for starting those ATC;s! And thanks for stopping by earlier.

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  9. Oh that technique looks great! (I need to get out more too...) I need to get some inks I suppose. I don't have any. I'm in Britain at the moment and we're planning a visit to The Range.... mmm stash!
    Thanks for visiting,
    Have a good week,
    Lisca

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