OMG I can't believe this - I got picked. The only sure way to fail at something is to never try.......so try I did, but with no real expectation of success. What am I wittering on about I hear you ask? The Elusive Images Design Team Call, I applied and got chosen! For me this is a dream come true and my feet haven't touched the ground since! I am both extremely humbled and incredibly proud to be a part of Glenda Waterworth's Design Team. Humbled because I see so many wonderful creations on other people's blogs and find myself thinking every time.... "if only I could make something so beautiful"; and proud to think that someone as talented as Glenda considered my work worthy.
At this stage thanks must go to my 2 most wonderful friends Fabyon and Jess. Fab thank you, your support and belief in me when I was trying to put together projects for the DT Call submission helped me to not loose faith. Jess - you know what you have taught me about life and giving it your best shot no matter what - if not for your wisdom I would never even have applied.
Now you may have noticied my blog has been a little quiet, my father in law's death followed by an intense 3 weeks of overtime at work left me with not a lot of time to craft recently. However normal service has resumed and I can now share some of the projects that I made as part of my DT submission.... so here's the first. Nothing fancy, just a simple stamped image from the Elusive Images Seashore Scenes themeplate, coloured with Derwent Inktense Pencils and a brayer for some of the sky, then matted an layered on black gloss and white linen card. This image is so lovely it really doesn't need anything else. However if you scroll down a little bit you will see a different treatment in this post. The greeting stamp is one from Hobby Art and was stamped and embossed with black embossing powder so it would be shiny to co-ordinate with the black gloss card.
What's On Your Workdesk Wedneday (WOYWW) - hmmmm gotta be careful about what is camera view now - but this is what was on my workdesk when I went to bed last night - I am trying to flatten some card that curled when it got wet - Glossy Accents being the culprit in this case. The bits under that acrylic block weighed down by the tub of Rock Salt are for a Design Team project, but I hope I can share the results with you soon. Off now to take a wee peek at some other workdesks, why don't you join me by visiting Julia's Blog. Julia hosts this little bit of fun every Wednesday and lots of crafters join in, I guess we are all a little bit nosey about other crafters workspaces!
Congratulations on the design team. Love your lighthouse card.
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Congratulations, I love your cards. You will be a great addition to the team. Have Fun. Mary x
ReplyDeletePhree - many, many congratulations - I have followed your work for a while, and I think you are really gifted.
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Valxx
Congratulations!!! well deserved, look forward to seeing all your creations..
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the DT post. The card look simple, but a great composition and beautifully coloured.
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I am so pleased for you Phree - be proud, be very proud. And well done for Fab supporting you as he has done, and Jess too.
ReplyDeleteNow comes the true test - enjoying your work! Please do, Phree, you deserve this break.
Oh congratulations hun! Your work is amazing, you should be proud of your talent :)
ReplyDeleteGreat desk pics hun :0)
*hugs* Heather x
Many Many Many congratulations on your new DT post ... you must be the only surprised one amongst us ... the rest of us can all see how beautiful your work is ... they would have to have been bonkers to turn you down ... Well Done!
ReplyDeletewell done, huge congrats on gettting a place on the DT. hard work is always rewarded, love that lighthouse image , it is coloured beautifully, you certainly have an eye for colour.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Phree, I met the lovely Glenda 2-3 years ago when I went to one of the stamp shows in Birmingham -I think, and she is a really kind bubbly person. You have a lovely creative streak in you that will do well.
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Hi Phree
ReplyDeletemany congratulations on your DT post,you never have anything to lose by trying, gorgeous card, hope the card flatterns, have great day, sue,x
Many congratulations on the DT post, enjoy. Love your card too. Have a great evening, Tracy Evans x
ReplyDeletegorgeous desk, love your cards, your colouring si fab, Happy WOYWW! Thank you for visiting my blog and your wonderful comments, do drop by soon.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your DT post, lovely card. Hope things get back to "normal" soon for you.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the design team - your cards are lovely.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations hun on your new DT post .Your submission cards is absolutely Stunning can see why they chose you!good luck and enjoy your time!
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oh phree firstly thank you for the comment you left on my blog and secondly well done on your DT post,so well deserved as what I see is just so creative,and beautifully designed too and thirdly wonderful crafting space,too,have fun love cheryl xxxx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting selected for the DT. Enjoy it and have continuing confidence in your creations.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations looking forward to seeing more of your work.
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congrats on your DT post - your work space is an inspiration and the rock salt reminds me I must have a go with some I bought recently too - thanks for sharing and have a great week lv Liz
ReplyDeleteHi there friend and fellow Teamie, So glad we're sharing this exciting journey. Now the hard work begins in earnest eh? Congratulations Phree and being on the team is well deserved.
ReplyDeleteYour first card is really lovely. So clean and sharp and you're a whiz with those Inktense.
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Lesley Xx
well done!!! and a great crafty desk to have a snoop in!!Have a Happy WOYWW!!
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Best of luck with your new design team projects - looking forward to seeing your work !
ReplyDeleteHi Phree, thanks and well done yourself. Hopefully one day we will meet - notice you live in Scotland, I visit Edinburgh about three times a year - anywhere near you?
ReplyDeleteYour card is super - love the colours you have used and how different, but still lovely, in one colour. Glenda stamps are just outstanding and I think we are going to enjoy our experience on the DT. Hugs, ikki
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ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new DT post :O) your space looks lovely
Joey.x
congratulations getting the DT post, well done!
ReplyDeletecongrats on your DT post and loved seeing your creative space today...thanks for sharing...hugs kath xxx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! A very well deserved honour. Looking forward to seeing your work for the DT.
ReplyDeleteWelcome on board Phree, we're all looking forward to working with you and can't wait to see what you come up with.
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Congratulations on your Design Team posting. It's so obvious your love for the company shines through :) Love the lighthouse image - so zingy!
ReplyDeleteWow that card is amazing I can see why you were chosen! Congratulations on the DT post and enjoy yourself!
ReplyDeleteWell done - a DT post - how exciting. Took one look at the rock salt and was then exepcting a puddle of H2Os or similar paint...you will reveal what you've actually weighted when it's done, huh?
ReplyDeletegreat looking desk
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being picked for a DT ...you deserve it. Had to gigle to my self when I saw the rock salt ...was convinced you were going to tell us about a new technique lol
ReplyDeleteYour cards are stunning so I can see whay they picked you. Congrats.
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Ooooh congrats on becoming part of the DT! Seeing that boatcard they were absolutely right ;)
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** Evi **
Lovely news, congratulations and beautiful cards :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the team - love your card.
ReplyDeleteBless you heart Phree, I knew you could do it and well done. Only happy to help a friend. :)
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Fab
I am so thrilled and over the moon at your joyous news!! I know what being on Glenda's DT means to you. Hearty Congratulations Phree!!
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Sandra x
congrats on the DT place - gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and looking forward to seeing all your designs for Elusive Images.
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Congrats on your new DT position! Your card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS on getting on the DT. I can imagine that you will be on cloud 9 for a while and I look forward to seeing your creations.
ReplyDeleteYour card is wonderful.
Have a great weekend, Tracey
Huge congratulations!!!! I'm not surprised they picked you with your amazing talent!!! Doing the happy dance for you!! Gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteWell done indeed joining the DT. Beautiful card.
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Congratulations on your DT pick with Elusive. You'll be working with my lovely friend Ikki!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, well done you!
Your desk looks pretty fab too!
Chrissie
I know I am really late this week, but I was glad I made it by to learn the good (NO, GREAT) DT news. Your lovely lighthouse card is perfect, too. Happy very, very belated WOYWW.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful and what great colors too! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to be working on the DT with you Phree. I love the colours that you have used on this image. The rest of the card is simple, but that is all that is needed, it's really lovely, Judith xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your appointment, Phree. I'm really glad because I missed your creations while you weren't blogging. Hope you have tons of inspiration and energy to keep up with Glenda's fantastic stamps. Look forward to seeing your projects.
ReplyDeleteSorry I am late in congratulating you, that is fabulous, well done!!!!! I have just commented on your lovely sepia nautical themed card and see that it looks equally lovely in vibrant shades.
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