What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday #818 : Chaos, Confusion, and A New Machine

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Hello, WOYWWers!

I had to take a brief break because I had a little health scare. Thank G-d, everything is okay! I have videos for you this week!  

For those who may not know, the WOYWW blog hop is a weekly hop for all crafts. We visit each other's blogs and share inspiration, stories, pictures, and crafts! It is a fun group. Check it out; you may decide to join in. We sure hope so! Sarah is our gracious host. You can link up at her blog.

Chaos and Confusion- My Studio, Hallway, and Guest Bedroom

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Liene Photo Sticker Printer and Cutter

When my husband saw this box, he shook his head and walked away!

I like this printer/cutter. The 4"x7" paper size is perfect for creating sticker sheets I can keep in my planner. The machine is fast, and the colors are good. The adhesive needs to be stronger, but since I mostly put my stickers on paper, I am not concerned about adhesion at this stage.  

 Product Links:

Liene PixCut S1 Photo Printer and Cutter

Mr. Pen Pen Shaped Erasers

6 Piece Anti-Slip Tools Sticky Mats

Michelle Obama - "Becoming, A Guided Journal For Your Voice"

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

A PLACE TO START - FEBRUARY: THINGS IN THE SKY!_THE ONES THAT GOT AWAY!

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Hello, Crafty Makers!

I made this card as a mid-month project for our  January challenge theme: Add A Balloon.   I never posted it, which worked out well because I am still struggling with my project for this month's theme: 

Things In The Sky!

The Ones That Got Away!

This is one of my wallpaper cards, but unfortunately, the paper did not photograph well.  I repeated the paper pattern on the blue balloon!

In this shot, the wallpaper square behind the circle is visible!

Please join us at A Place to Start!

Challenge Dates: February 3, 2025  -February 28, 2025

Be My Valentine - Another Alcohol Panel

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 Hello, Crafty People!

I had two panels left from my Christmas notecard projects, so I wanted to experiment with creating stenciled backgrounds on my panel cards. They turned out okay!  This was a first try, so I will have to keep working on it!

I was able to match Distress Ink colors with my Alcohol Ink colors.  I don't usually do "busy" backgrounds, but I like this one.  I would like it better if I did not have that large purple spot on the panel, but these were "scraps," so...

This second card was used in a product review video! The background on this one is "vintage postal."  

I am working on my "wallpaper" cards and hope to have a few to post by Wednesday next week!  Wish me luck!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugz!

Chana Malkah

WHAT'S ON YOUR WORKDESK WEDNESDAY (WOYWW #815) A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS!

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Hello, Crafty People!

It is time for our weekly WOYWW blog hop! I have several projects on my desk this week. I had to move my candlemaking supplies downstairs to the breakfast room because I could not plug another piece of equipment into the wall in my studio.

My recent obsession with candlemaking is, subconsciously, the physical manifestation of my prayer to Hashem, asking that darkness not overtake the world. "This Little Light of Mine!" Let it Shine.

My daughter's boss and his wife were out of the country during the holidays, and I have been working on a gift for my daughter to give to the wife when they return. She saw my alcohol ink cards and fell in love with them. I have included one or two of those in her gift, but I also wanted to create notecards that would be unique to her, using her favorite colors!

I created the notecards on watercolor paper, wanting the backgrounds to look like a color wash. After the paint dried, I added metallic paint to elevate the design. My photography does not do justice to the design.

They travel often, as do many of their friends, so I included a Bon Voyage card. 

I had to include a candle. I am giving candles to all my family and friends. This one is "Sweet Orange."

And, of course, my little brown bag. These have become a big hit in my family circle!

That is my desk this week! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you will join our little hop! It is fun!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

WOYWW #814 - Nothing Much!

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Hello, Crafty Mates!

I am late posting for the hop at WOYWW! Yesterday was one of what I call my "lost days." They usually start about two weeks before my treatments. I used to fight them and force myself to "do something." Of course, all I accomplished was making the fatigue worse. Now, when my body says, "I'm tired," I find a good book, curl up, read five or six paragraphs, and immediately fall asleep. I have fewer lost days!

So this is what is on my desk this morning.  When I crashed Monday night, I was looking at some fun stencils and a set of lighted crochet needles that I need to review for Amazon.  I am working on a Fairy project and thought the winter stencils would make a nice frame.

I am excited to try these crochet needles.  The set included a cute tension ring (I collect these), and I was pleased to find that the design was not already in my collection.

This month's challenge on my blog, A Place To Start, is "Include A Balloon."  I want to post a mid-month project and have an idea using this fairy stamp and some floating balloons.  I am determining the circle size.  If it is too small, I will lose most of the scene. If it is too large, it will just look tacky. Next week, I can show you the completed project. Maybe!

These seasonal stencils are great.  There are twenty-four stencils, two stencils per seasonal theme.  I will have fun with these!

It has only taken 20 years to finally choose a storage system for my stamp pads that provides easy access. I have tried multiple systems, but I like this one best.  I am currently reorganizing my stamps and dies.  I  had to review several die storage systems recently, so I will probably end up with a hybrid one.

That's it for me!  Wishing all my WOYWW hoppers a fabulous week and continued blessings in 2025!

Hugz,

Chana

A Place to Start - Challenge # 12025 : Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Include A Balloon

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 Hello, Crafty Makers!

Happy New Year! 

Welcome to the first challenge of 2025 at A Place to Start!

This month, we challenge you to include a balloon in your project!  You can use any theme, celebration, anything and everything goes, as long as it includes a balloon!

CAS Birthday Card

I decided to create a simple CAS card for my first balloon project.  I received a cute little critter die and stamp set for review, and I thought this adorable raccoon would make an excellent messenger!

I created dimension by mounting the raccoon, balloon, and balloon string onto craft foam.  I added a strip of double-sided foam tape to the back of the balloon so that it appeared to be floating.

I look forward to seeing your balloon creations at

A Place To Start

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah