Well I am trying to get organised so that I get my Whats on your workdesk wednesday post up on my blog in time so that it is still wednesday when I do it. So it's tuesday evening and I will write my post and save it, to hopefully post it on my blog before I leave for work at 7am, I am not filled with confidence as I am usually running late, but at least it is a plan, just might not be a good one..... time will tell.
Anyway yesterday I did a bit of crafty shopping, even though I didn't intend to buy stamps I purchased 2 of Andy Skinners stamp sets "Slideshow" & "Circus" I actually went to get some pan pastels to see what all the fuss is about, I bought a selection of 4 colours to try so will let you know on that one once I have given them a good play with. They are just stacked up on my desk at the moment.
I haven't made a tag for awhile so decided to use the Circus stamps and throw a quick tag together.
I used distress stains to make the background, the rest have all been stamped from the stamp set using distress inks, the elephants with black archival ink and coloured with distress ink. I then punched out the stars and added a touch of bling.
Thanks for looking and I will hopefully get around to visiting many of your desks as I love to see what everybody is upto.
love
Amanda x
OK, you HAVE to let me know what you think of Pan Pastels, I've been wondering about them too, but my stores don't carry them and I didn't want to order them unless they are worth it, so YOU are going to let me know! lol, k? waving hi from the rainy hills of North Carolina :) #6
ReplyDeleteTim Holtz has a great video on using Pan Pastels..loads of uses!Spritz sprays, resists...
ReplyDelete...super work space with a fabulous Tag on show, great inky work!...thanks for sharing...Mel :) #30
ReplyDeleteLOVE that tag!! your desk is very creative,hope you get back from work and have fun later! Helen #9
ReplyDeleteGreat looking tag! Those stamps look wonderful, must check them out later.
ReplyDeleteHave to say, I'm not sold on the pan pastels yet, give me an inkpad or some sprays any day...
Happy Wednesday hopping!
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I've been hearing alot about Andy skinner stamps of late , so when i have some spare penny's i might buy some.
ReplyDeleteFab tag the colour is so bright & cheerful unlike the british weather at the moment. Happy Crafting Jill #52
I love thos circus stamps by Andy and I think they will look great with your pan pastels too. I only have three but they are very quick if you want a lot of cover. Thanks for he snoop. Anne #2
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda...thanks for today's crafty snoop...great makes with Andy's fabulous stamps...happy WOYWW...hugs kath (44) xxx
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous creative desk and I love those new stamps plus your tag is just amazing, such gorgeous colours :)
ReplyDeleteA great blog and I have added my name to your list of followers, I hope that is okay?
Have a fab WOYWW and a lovely week, Hugs, Karen xx #49
Lots of lovely stuff going on!! Thanks for sharing.
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Fab tag, love it. New stamps are always fab to have. Take care, enjoy WOYWW this week, I know I will! Zo xx 73
ReplyDelete'Throw' a tag together - oh no gal, my idea of thrown doesn't come out nearly so well! I will be very interested in your Pan Pastel opinion...please point us to it when you've written it up - meanwhile, enjoy the playing part!
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda. I love your stamps and the tag you made with them is gorgeous! The orange/yellow and red work so well together. Happy WOYWW to you Helen 50
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag... Love the colours... FANTASTIC background stamping.. Brillant love it! Hugs May x x x#31
ReplyDeletelove those stamps, may have to get them!! Great tag! Trish #60
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ReplyDeleteOh, I love the tag. Elephants are so great.
The new stamps look like fun too!
Happy WOYWW
Hugs,
Kay #127
love the elephant tag I love elephants and now I think I need that stamp set.. have a great day
ReplyDeleteLove the circus tag with the elephant. Very different. Your workdesk looks full of interest!
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW,
Shoshi #84
Love the tag, the elephant is so cute (is that the right word for an elephant?).
ReplyDeleteYou have a very clear, organised apace to work in, I wish I could do that, I have the space, just not the ability he he
janet #37
Will be interested in knowing how the pan pastels go (I have caran d'arche pastels and love them, although I admit I haven't used them for ages). Love the tag - thanks for sharing (Hazel, WOYWW #95) x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun, little place you have here. :) Your tag is way cute!
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Love the citrus colors! Happy WOYWW! Warmly, Tracy #16
ReplyDeleteCute tag! I love the gray elephant against the brighter orange background. Dani132
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for your review of the pans pastels, love the tag too. Hugs, Amanda #104
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