Wednesday 28 July 2010

OMG - On Cloud 9!!! & WOYWW 60

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!
.

52 comments:

  1. Congratulations on the design team. Love your lighthouse card.
    Elaine

    ReplyDelete
  2. Congratulations, I love your cards. You will be a great addition to the team. Have Fun. Mary x

    ReplyDelete
  3. Phree - many, many congratulations - I have followed your work for a while, and I think you are really gifted.
    Hugs
    Valxx

    ReplyDelete
  4. Congratulations!!! well deserved, look forward to seeing all your creations..

    ReplyDelete
  5. Congratulations on the DT post. The card look simple, but a great composition and beautifully coloured.
    Anne xx

    ReplyDelete
  6. 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.

    Now comes the true test - enjoying your work! Please do, Phree, you deserve this break.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Oh congratulations hun! Your work is amazing, you should be proud of your talent :)
    Great desk pics hun :0)
    *hugs* Heather x

    ReplyDelete
  8. 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!

    ReplyDelete
  9. well 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.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Congratulations 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.
    Lol Jo xx

    ReplyDelete
  11. Hi Phree
    many congratulations on your DT post,you never have anything to lose by trying, gorgeous card, hope the card flatterns, have great day, sue,x

    ReplyDelete
  12. Many congratulations on the DT post, enjoy. Love your card too. Have a great evening, Tracy Evans x

    ReplyDelete
  13. gorgeous desk, love your cards, your colouring si fab, Happy WOYWW! Thank you for visiting my blog and your wonderful comments, do drop by soon.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Congrats on your DT post, lovely card. Hope things get back to "normal" soon for you.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Congrats on the design team - your cards are lovely.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Congratulations hun on your new DT post .Your submission cards is absolutely Stunning can see why they chose you!good luck and enjoy your time!
    hugs judex

    ReplyDelete
  17. 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

    ReplyDelete
  18. Congratulations on getting selected for the DT. Enjoy it and have continuing confidence in your creations.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Congratulations looking forward to seeing more of your work.

    Cathx

    ReplyDelete
  20. 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

    ReplyDelete
  21. Hi 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.

    Your first card is really lovely. So clean and sharp and you're a whiz with those Inktense.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

    ReplyDelete
  22. well done!!! and a great crafty desk to have a snoop in!!Have a Happy WOYWW!!
    ((Lyn))

    ReplyDelete
  23. Best of luck with your new design team projects - looking forward to seeing your work !

    ReplyDelete
  24. Hi 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?

    Your 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

    ReplyDelete
  25. Hiya

    Congrats on your new DT post :O) your space looks lovely

    Joey.x

    ReplyDelete
  26. congratulations getting the DT post, well done!

    ReplyDelete
  27. congrats on your DT post and loved seeing your creative space today...thanks for sharing...hugs kath xxx

    ReplyDelete
  28. Congratulations! A very well deserved honour. Looking forward to seeing your work for the DT.

    ReplyDelete
  29. Welcome on board Phree, we're all looking forward to working with you and can't wait to see what you come up with.

    Glenda

    ReplyDelete
  30. Congratulations on your Design Team posting. It's so obvious your love for the company shines through :) Love the lighthouse image - so zingy!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Wow that card is amazing I can see why you were chosen! Congratulations on the DT post and enjoy yourself!

    ReplyDelete
  32. Well 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?

    ReplyDelete
  33. Congrats 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

    ReplyDelete
  34. Your cards are stunning so I can see whay they picked you. Congrats.
    A x

    ReplyDelete
  35. Ooooh congrats on becoming part of the DT! Seeing that boatcard they were absolutely right ;)
    Have a nice day!
    ** Evi **

    ReplyDelete
  36. Lovely news, congratulations and beautiful cards :-)

    ReplyDelete
  37. Congrats on the team - love your card.

    ReplyDelete
  38. Bless you heart Phree, I knew you could do it and well done. Only happy to help a friend. :)

    xoxoxoxo
    Fab

    ReplyDelete
  39. 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!!
    Hugs
    Sandra x

    ReplyDelete
  40. congrats on the DT place - gorgeous card!

    ReplyDelete
  41. Congratulations and looking forward to seeing all your designs for Elusive Images.

    xx

    ReplyDelete
  42. Congrats on your new DT position! Your card is beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  43. CONGRATULATIONS 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.

    Your card is wonderful.

    Have a great weekend, Tracey

    ReplyDelete
  44. Huge congratulations!!!! I'm not surprised they picked you with your amazing talent!!! Doing the happy dance for you!! Gorgeous card!

    ReplyDelete
  45. Well done indeed joining the DT. Beautiful card.

    Marilyn

    ReplyDelete
  46. Congratulations on your DT pick with Elusive. You'll be working with my lovely friend Ikki!
    Wonderful, well done you!
    Your desk looks pretty fab too!
    Chrissie

    ReplyDelete
  47. 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.

    ReplyDelete
  48. How wonderful and what great colors too! Love it!

    ReplyDelete
  49. So 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

    ReplyDelete
  50. Congratulations 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.

    ReplyDelete
  51. Sorry 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.

    ReplyDelete