Wednesday, November 10, 2010

What's on your Workdesk Wednesday: New Stuff and a Winner!

 

My hubby surprised me with a new printer some weeks ago and I finally found a place to put it!    There it is way down on the bottom shelf.  It fit in with barely a millimeter of space to spare.  Of course I am still looking for places to put the stuff it displaced.

Then, my hubby just came home from a conference in Japan and he brought home some Copic markers!  I told him I wanted some flesh and brown tones and here is an ATC I made using the markers he brought.


The first page of my Altered Book.  It is going to be about some of my favorite verses.  I drew a profile of myself that I am quite pleased with.  It is actually recognizable as me, at least I think so.  She is going to says "WORDS to live by".


The second page is one in which I experimented on using wall putty to glue on a patterned napkin.  The pretty rose border on the right side is part of the book's design.  The big rose is a magazine cutout that I glued on, put wall putty over, and colored with colored pencils. I am going to use this background for a bible verse which says something about grass and flowers.  Can you guess what it is?


And because I got tired of looking at the plain white wall putty jar, I decided to cover it with book paper and wall putty.  Who knows how it will look next week!


Unfortunately, I haven't been able to visit a lot of other desks for the What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday link party.  I have been having the usual problems with my internet connection and in fact for a while I thought I would only be able to post one picture on my post today.  Hopefully, I will get to visit more desks this week.

And finally, I picked a winner for my 200th follower giveaway.  I know, it's taken me so long to do it, sorry about that.  Anyway, the winner is....

Hillbilly Handiworks!

Hillbilly Handiworks makes some wonderful quilts and  I think my giveaway "A Mother's Masterpiece" is perfect for someone who homeschools her children! Send me an email with your address, Hillbilly Handiworks, and I will send you your prize!



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41 comments:

  1. Miss HillbillyNovember 10, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    I was sitting here after a couple of tough days trying to catch up on my blog reading...and finally got it done, when I noticed the reader popped up with a little 1...meaning someone had just posted a new blog.
    Then I started reading and tears began to flow. I can't even see to type; I am so grateful!!
    My baby has a tough time with allergies and we've had a bad week of no sleep; and my older son has been doing such a good job of his school in spite of my exhaustion. This is a perfect gift!
    Blessings!
    Tonya

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  2. Create With JoyNovember 10, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    HI Peggy

    I love your self portrait and your new project! I would love to know which Copics you got. I don't have any yet and if I purchase some, am thinking of starting with the flesh colored tones as well.

    I believe the verse you are using is Isaiah 40:8 which says, The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the Word of our God stands forever.

    Awesome!

    Have a wonderful week! I've been under the weather and missed out on a lot of desks too last week...maybe this is when I have to start, the night before!!!

    Hugs
    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

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  3. PamNovember 10, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Everything looks inCredible - and how great to have a DH that not only goes to Japan but brings you back Copics! Have fun with them!

    #2 on the wonderful WOYWW!

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  4. A Hovel to HomeNovember 10, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    As usual your work looks amazing.

    Hugs
    Kay Toodles & Binks no. 15

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  5. MandiNovember 10, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    Fantastic portrait, what a clever hubby!

    Happy WOYWW
    mandi xx

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  6. judeNovember 10, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    Fantastic self portrait cant wait to see the finished book looks fab!Have great WOYWW day
    hugs judex

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  7. The Taming of the GlueNovember 10, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    I've got some Copics but they must be faulty as my skin tones look nothing like yours!!!!! What fantastic work. Pam (24)

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  8. ChrissieNovember 10, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Brilliant stuff yet again... that printer certainly looks the business!
    Chrissie

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  9. TerryNovember 10, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Your hubby is a keeper! How long does it take you to do an ATC? That's amazing. Love your profile too.

    Terry #21

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  10. SueNovember 10, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Hi ya
    aww whata lovely hubbie, beautiful ATC,luv the book fab profile of you,have great day, happy WOYWW, sue.(23)

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  11. AnnieNovember 10, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Really love your altered boog pages. Congrats to Hillbilly Handiworks on her amazing win.
    A x

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  12. ZueNovember 10, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    I just love looking at your work!!
    Sue xx 60

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  13. UnknownNovember 10, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    what a lovely and generous canvas to give away Peggy. Your art is exquisite - you are a very talented artist and that shows moreso with your picture made using copics fleshtones. How lovely of your husband to buy them for you!

    Very interesting project using the wall putty - is that the thing you use for filling in small holes in the wall before you decorate? Interesting

    Happy WOYWW.

    Paula x x x

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  14. UnknownNovember 10, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    Hi Peggy - exquisite artwork - you are really talented - and the colouring you've done with the new copics is fantastic. Well done and generous husband!!!

    Paula x x x

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  15. CiaraNovember 10, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    Hi Peggy,

    Looks like you're having fun with your copics so far! You'll be sending hubby back to Japan in no time to pick up some more!

    Loving all the pretty colours on your desk this week

    Ciara
    xx

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  16. voodoo vixenNovember 10, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    Now you have a very clever hubby there... he knows what to get you when he has been away! Lovely artwork and your journal looks stunning. Annette #58

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  17. Maria Moorhouse November 10, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    Your book looks amazing!!!
    Maria inkymits x
    #84 i think

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  18. DianeNovember 10, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    I always love looking at your work table--it makes me want to go to mine!

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  19. RobinNovember 10, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    Great ATC with the copics..I must admit..I dont really know what they are...but your portrait is beautiful....Love your book too..!

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  20. MortiNovember 10, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    I'm always impressed with your work, but that ATC done with the copics is surpassing it all! Fantastic!

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  21. AnonymousNovember 10, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    Truly amazing work Peggy, you have such a gift. I'd love to see some of the items you have designed at work too, they must be beautiful.

    Hugs
    Brenda 90

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  22. SpyderNovember 10, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    An amazing gift, love your artwork it's always so beautiful
    Happy WOYWW!

    ((Lyn))#40

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  23. SarahNovember 10, 2010 at 11:31 PM

    Fabulous atc and amazing tones and shading there. Book is coming along great - enjoy that putty!
    sasa7

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  24. karenNovember 11, 2010 at 2:22 AM

    Great husband you have! You should keep him! Your artwork is so amazing! Always a pleasure visiting your blog!
    Happy WOYWW!

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  25. Kym's Crafty CardsNovember 11, 2010 at 3:36 AM

    Some lovely artwork here Peggy and what a lovely husband. Thanks for sharing your workspace. Best wishes, Kym xxx (WOYWW No 35)

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  26. The Crafty Goat GirlNovember 11, 2010 at 3:39 AM

    Beautiful artwork as always Peggy, get for you to share with us all. hugs Heidi (#30) x

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  27. Carola BartzNovember 11, 2010 at 3:55 AM

    I love your altered book, those pages look gorgeous!

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  28. AnonymousNovember 11, 2010 at 4:02 AM

    Great desk. Love your Journal pages S #12

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  29. ScrapcollectrNovember 11, 2010 at 4:38 AM

    New toys to play with. Love how you used the Copics. I'm still in the early stages of coloring with them. I did find a group (in Google? or Yahoo?) called I Like Markers with lots of helpful hints...so maybe I'll catch up to you one day...ha! Lovely journal, too. Happy WOYWW!
    *smile*
    #95

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  30. HazelNovember 11, 2010 at 4:50 AM

    Lots of inspirational yummy crafting here - love everything x Hazel #100

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  31. AliNovember 11, 2010 at 5:39 AM

    Wow, incredible artowrk! I love the ATC in particular! And new printer and new copics - having new goodies to play with is always nice!

    Happy WYOWW and I hope your internet woes get sorted soon!

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  32. JoZart DesignsNovember 11, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Maybe it is...Consider the flowers in the field, more beautiful than a King... etc., Matthew I think, from memory. Lovely poignant artwork.
    Thanks for sharing and making me think so late in the day!
    JoZarty x

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  33. JanineNovember 11, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    Hi Peggy
    I hope you are fine and doing well.
    I have been away for a while but now I enjoy to see the art you all made.
    Andwow you have been busy, and have made some beautiful paintings.
    Have a great day
    Janine

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  34. RhondaNovember 11, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    What a wonderful husband. Love your new project.
    #102

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  35. Maarit at Violets CornerNovember 12, 2010 at 2:42 AM

    Stunningly beautiful work! Thanks for sharing sweetie!


    Hugs
    Maarit #34

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  36. ElizabethNovember 12, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    Love your ATC coloured with all the skin-toned Copics - I wish I could half as well as you do. A real pleasure to visit your desk. Thanks, Elizabeth #63

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  37. akilli melekNovember 12, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    great sketch with the skin tone copics. caroline #6

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  38. UnknownNovember 12, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Hi Peggy, Sorry am late in having a snoop...just trying to catch up with WOYWW.... what lovely work really colourful and inspirational!

    Hugs Jo (64) xxx

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  39. Bleubeard and ElizabethNovember 16, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    Peggy,

    It's bad enough that I am running late, then I have been plagued with that pesky 503 error all night. Just wanted to drop in and let you know I was here this week.

    Hope you love your new printer. Your art is always fun to see, but I really love the way you captured the skin tone.

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  40. RebeccaNovember 17, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    Hi Peggy
    Your art is incredible... and so are you.
    Many Blessings
    Rebecca

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  41. Great-Granny GrandmaDecember 4, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Beautiful! (Now I have to look up what copic markers are.)

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