Wednesday, January 19, 2011

WOYWW 85

Please join me in linking with Julia's "What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday"  found HERE 
for a peek at workdesks around the world.

I thought of everyone when I got to a point that I had so much stuff spread out on my desk (s) that I had myself cornered into a 6" x 6" or less space  frantically working on "The Sketchbook Project"...Complete pandemonium!...Did not take the time to photograph unfortunately...Was on a mission to stay focused and meet that extended deadline, which, I somehow managed.  I really didn't feel I was done and could've spent more time obsessing and doodling and gluing, etc...but had to draw the line somewhere. 

So thought I'd share some pics I took before I mailed her off yesterday...
Here's another pic of the cover, which I was actually pretty pleased with:
It was a moleskin sketchbook, which I've never worked with before.  I gessoed the cover and layered lots of paper, mostly New York atlas pages; stamped images on tissue and added  florals from the vast collection of napkins I've hoarded...accumulated.

Then, I added lumieres, lace, some crystals and glitter sealing all with a matte medium.

I had to figure out a closure and came up with this jewelry piece that I glued on and attached some sari ribbon on the back cover  and voila...a button closure (sorta)...

If you'd like to view more artwork and browse participating artists for the Sketchbook Project, go HERE

If you were a participant, let me know...would love to view your work!

Happy WOYWW'ing to all:)  

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19 comments:

  1. SusanneJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    There a compelling stare. Happy WOYWW!

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  2. KarenJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Love the cover of your moleskin sketchbook, its fab :)
    Have a great WOYWW,
    Karen #65

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  3. ZueJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    A beautiful piece of art.I am not sure what lumieres are, but I gather they are something shimmery. Have fun.
    Sue xx 67

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  4. DianeJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog...in answer to your comment...my cuttlebug was just out of shot! Wouldn't be without one.

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  5. JoZart DesignsJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Lovely project.. .It's always hard to know when to stop something and harder still if you have to stop before you feel ready. It still ooks good to me..
    JoZarty x

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  6. MinxyJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    What great texture, is that some lace i spy, nice touch.
    Thanks for visiting me today
    Happy WOYWW
    Minxy #1

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Ooh, she's pretty!

    Hugs
    Brenda 100

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  8. Sue AlthouseJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Wow, some amazing creativity going on here! TSF Sue #102

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  9. katemade designsJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    beautiful project.

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  10. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)January 19, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    That is very pretty, and whoever receives it should be very happy.

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  11. JacquelineJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Everything you do is so stunning. I love the closure too. How fun!

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  12. MarjoJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Creative project. Love the colors.

    Thanks for the peek and sharing. Happy WOYWW, hugs Marjo #10

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  13. LolaJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    A stunning project - she's so pretty!

    XOXO Lola:)

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  14. WiccababeJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    wow, that's very pretty
    Debbi #39

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  15. peggy aplSEEDSJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    i love the layers and the way you made the closure. did you not find it hard to send it off? i think i would! happy WOYWW!

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  16. okienurseJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Very nice. I enjoy working outside my normal and occasionally it turns out well. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. TertiaJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    That cover looks awesome! Would love to see the whole thing.
    Tertia 110

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  18. NickyJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Stunning cover on your book ~ Nicky 24

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  19. sarah lawrenceFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    thanks for stopping by the blog....I will try to do a How to for the fabric..

    best wishes
    sarah

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