First bit of my desk is the Tag Tuesday Challenge stuff I am itching to get going on, with the last tag I did waiting to be hung up and the next one waiting to be made up (can't show you too much of that - cause it is definitely under construction!) Some Tim goodies that I treated myself to so I can get on with the 101 course next week - I just need manilla tags. At the back is a pile of ribbons waiting to be put away (getting dusty now!) and a pen holder that my son no longer uses that I am going to revamp for my studio desk next door.
A bit further along is my class prep - Zentangle is the theme for this month and I have been loving it - I would definitely be chilled if I wasn't prepping for a class as it is a lovely thing to do. I was thinking of taking some chill out music to play to totally set the mood. Unfinished Layouts are still at the bottom of all the piles! You can see Shoshi's perfectly themed ATC on my desk - keep reading and you will see what I mean.
Orders of goodies bagged up and ready for delivery on Friday. Two samples to be photographed which reminds me I must get that photo light box finished next week. Hope my pencils don't offend anyone - they are almost in order!!
Here are two of my card samples in close up. As you can see you can zentangle on a couple of simple shapes and then put them together to achieve a fab result (if I say so myself :-)) I found a fab photo of some black high heels that have been Zentangled and I may just have to have a go at that!! They looked stunning.
I'd better finish off so I can get on with my visiting (code for peeping!) at all your desks! If you want to know what WOYWW is all about then follow this link to Julia's and prepare to be amazed! Have a fun week and thanks for popping by.
Helen X
Those cards are stunning Helen, you are very good with the tangling. I also like those lovely pink flowery drawer sets on your desk. Have a nice day busy lady.
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Gorgeous cards and I think Shoshi has started a zentangle craze with her ATC. It all looks so creative on your desk.
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We are all so busy ! I am muchong late cereal commenting here!!! Your tag last week was great , look forward to seeing the next one! ..if you want a lotof manilla tags craft obsessions sell them and fab service....just thought I'd let you know trace. 48 x
ReplyDeleteLove the zentangle cards, gorgeous!!! Trish #68
ReplyDeleteThe blue one just pops for me, but I am partial to all things blue. They are both just lovely. Sandy :) #39
ReplyDeleteHelen, your desk is absolutely mouth watering this week! Love the blue and yellow colours, and your absolutely fabulous zentangles - you've given me some ideas for doing flowers! I'm really pleased to see my ATC on your desk, and I'm so glad you like it, and that it fitted in so amazingly with what you are doing this week! Thanks so much for swapping with me - it's been really fun.
ReplyDeleteAs Sandra De says - I think I've started something with zentangles among the WOYWW family! "Ev'rybody's doin' it, doin' it, doin' it"!!!
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #4
Thanks for your nice comment, Helen. I'm really glad you like your ATC.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping for great things from Shoshi's Blog Shop - if it does better than Etsy that will be a start! As for what's next on the agenda, I want to do my second palette with my alcohol inks.
Shoshi #4
Shoshi makes fantastic zentangles and I'm sooo glad I have one of hers! Pencil box looks very use ful, might even work lying on it's side. Thanks you for my snoop! Thundering and Lightening here! So whizzing round quickly! Might Have to shut down!! Have a great week! Happy WOYWW
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You're so kind, Lyn! Yours was a special one - the first proper "art" zentangle I ever did! Prints are now for sale in Shoshi's Blog Shop so your mask is famous!
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Helen - just had to start following your blog! Your work is so great - I've just been completely overcome by your seaside rock candy tag - hop over and have a look everyone - it's awesome!!!
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Thanks for the welcome Helen, I've spent most of the day trying to snoop at all the sites. Love Francesca #94
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, sounds like you've really enjoyed making them :D
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Your Zentangle projects are GORGEOUS! That is one thing that I have not tried yet. It looks so beautiful. Thanks for sharing! -Meechelle #120
ReplyDeleteQuite a few people are into the Zentangle at the moment . i love the blue card it's fab , happy crafting jill#73
ReplyDeleteO my word your zentangle cards are Gorgeous...I have not tried this.. the effect is fabulous..love it!!! have a great week, thanks for your kind comments... Hugs may x x x#8
ReplyDeleteThose cards are GORGEOUS!! Great looking creative desk too!
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Love your zentangle cards Helen, stunning examples.
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Those cards are amazing, you and Shoshi must be channeling the same creative energy from somewhere! Lovely new goodies to play with too. Yeah that photo of the glass trophy is crap, nice in real life though!!
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Brenda 3
Lovely cards. My zentangles don't look like that, maybe I need to do your class!
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I have so much to say!! I am also joining the Tim 101 class, but haven't started yet. I hope next time he has a "live" online class I know before it's over!! and the ATC's fro Soshi are amazing!! I love tangling, and I've never seen one 3d like that!! Maybe I should find some zen music too, as I haven't tangled in quite a while!
ReplyDeleteand *shhhh, this is secret**** The word is butterfly!! You are soo smart!!
xxDaniella#27
Busy, busy, busy, is on your agenda today. I love your zentagle cards. They are gorgeous. Dani 31
ReplyDeleteThose zentangles are amazing - if only I had time to do a class like that. It sounds the perfect way to chill out. Thanks for visiting my new desk on WOYWW - Max #66
ReplyDeleteI too wish I could come and take your class too. Great looking stuff and the cards you've made from them are awesome.
ReplyDeletethank you for visiting and being so lovely
cheers, rachel #11
Lovely ATCs. Thanks for a peep at your workspace. Hope you have a good week - Hazel, WOYWW #124 x
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, Helen!
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Is that a book of tangle patterns that I see? I have been researching in my spare time LOL the patterns and have not got very far, but will continue. I love those zangle flowers they are awesome. I love coming here to see what you have created next.
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Beautiful cards, the flowers are awesome, but so is Shoshi's too. SO much eye candy in one place! :0)
ReplyDeleteJust loving those zentangley cards!! Thanks for visiting today, Cindy #18
ReplyDeleteCheck out those Zentangle cards!! They are gorgeous!! Happy WOYWW and thanks for popping by... Warmly, Tracy #24
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy busy this week Helen. Happy WOYWW.
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Hi Helen!
ReplyDeletethanks for you visit- I am jealous of your zentangling skill! I just can't seem to see it as not hard work!LOL!
Happy WOYWW! #119
Hi Helen, it's me again as you asked about my clay flowers.
ReplyDeleteThe clay is rolled out very, very thin, coloured and stamped and then baked. Once done it is still flexible enough to be punched out using a bog standard flower paper punch. Bit stiff on the wrists but it does work.
Ann B
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I'm eating my lunch while reading your blog on Thursday lunchtime, so I'm crunching right back atcha!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE those zentangle cards...gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. In fact I really admire people who can do zentangle - I've discovered that I don't enjoy it at all..I'm too impatient, I think!!
Hugs, LLJ #57 xx
I am regularly to be found munching when I am typing, though I tend not to do it on the laptops as Hubby gives me the glare. You know. THAT one!
ReplyDeleteLoving your zentangling there. I may have to give it a go as I do tend to doodle on occasion, though I am not sure if my boss would approve! LOl!
Yes, I love those Zentangles too. Tag Tuesdaty is fun to enter, and prepare for isn't it?
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Your cards are gorgeous. Your workspace is lovely and busy. Thanks for the snoop
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That looks a class that was both fun and chilled in equal measure. I must get my zentangle pad and pen out again and have some chill-out time! Lovely samples...
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