Wednesday, 29 October 2014

What's on my Workdesk Wednesday 282? Coffee!

Hello fellow Desker from Julia's place, welcome to my rather uninteresting desk today!  I have cleaned and tidied and am ready for my next project...whatever takes my fancy!

I have been very busy with entries to challenges and along the way I experimented with some leather off-cuts I bought at a hobby Xpo recently with the aim of trying them out through my dies.  Then I had a brain wave and tried the die cut pieces through my embossing folders.  It works like a treat!

 The front and back of the embossed leather wings I used for the dress form above which I entered into the latest CC3 challenge.

 This is a couture Creation folder which fits Tims pocket watch die perfectly!
 So that's my desk this week...off to see what I can see on yours!
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24 comments:

  1. Helen29 October 2014 at 08:26

    wow, love that die cut embossed leather! the wings particularly look gorgeous. Thanks for visiting - been without a printer so long, it's something I must remedy!! Helen 2

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  2. Nikki29 October 2014 at 08:27

    Now those look amazing I thought they where stamps good luck with the challenges hugs Nikki 6

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  3. Lunch Lady Jan29 October 2014 at 10:14

    Clever idea! The embossed leather looks amazing...particularly like the dragonfly, so evocative and vintage!
    Hugs, LLJ 28 xx

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  4. Glenda29 October 2014 at 11:16

    I love the embossed dragonfly! So creative! Thanks so much for sharing!
    Glenda #33

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  5. ANNETTE HUSBAND29 October 2014 at 11:41

    G'day Bella. Happy WOYWW. Oh I've done the die cut and ambossing on leather before too...its great and I even then used some as stamps LOL. Love the ones yopu have done though!
    hugs Annette In Oz #12

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  6. Felix the Crafty Cat29 October 2014 at 14:12

    Love the leather wings, great idea Bella. Bet it would look good rubbed over with gilding wax.
    Happy crafting, Angela x 34

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  7. Queenie Jeannie29 October 2014 at 14:13

    What an interesting look embossed leather has!! Great experiment! Best wishes on your next project, on your wonderfully clean desk!! :D

    Happy Crafting!
    Jeannie #27

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  8. Kim29 October 2014 at 15:14

    Love your dress form! I used to tool leather; good quality leather is a joy to work with! And it looks like your space is ready for anything! Have a great week.

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  9. Hazel29 October 2014 at 16:12

    Love the clean and tidy space just waiting for more creativity! Thanks for sharing. Hope that you have a lovely crafting week to come. Hazel, WOYWW #55 x

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  10. Julia Dunnit29 October 2014 at 16:13

    Looks fab, and who doesn't like a it of leather on their projects!
    Love the idea of you ah ing cleared your desk for any project you fancy...bet you've got a long list really!

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  11. shazsilverwolf29 October 2014 at 16:26

    Hi Belinda, I'm just going to echo what everyone else has said- that embossed leather is fantastic! And how awesome that the folder fits the pocket watch. You would never expect that to happen. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #14 xxx

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  12. Sylvia/LittleTreasures29 October 2014 at 19:10

    Love your desk, and I spot a spice rack...I've found a few at yard sales and have to give 1 coat of paint to a couple. Handy !! What a fun idea. Like your results, thanks for sharing. AND thanks for the visit. Have a fun weekend, enjoy the trick or treating.

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  13. Chrysalis29 October 2014 at 20:05

    They are amazing, Bella! Tim would be very impressed. Happy WOYWW, Chris # 24

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  14. Unknown29 October 2014 at 21:03

    I never would have dreamed of die cutting and embossing leather! WOW! Happy WOYWW!
    Carol N #54

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  15. Anne29 October 2014 at 21:45

    Your desk looks very interesting to me!!! The embossed leather is brilliant. Thanks for popping by. Anne x #18

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  16. Artatag29 October 2014 at 22:38

    What an interesting project! It is always worth thinking outside the box!
    Cheers
    Gabriele 31

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  17. Ali H29 October 2014 at 22:55

    Hi Bella loving the embossed leather - I picked up a dress form in a sale at the garden centre & am hoping to attempt some altering ! The clocks changed last Sunday so it is dark by 5pm now - envying you your coming Summer ! Hope the envelope will eventually reach you ! Hugs Ali #21

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  18. Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith30 October 2014 at 00:45

    Wow, that's a great looking project! And what a good idea to use leather! It has a unique look! zsuzsa @ InkyDinkyDoodle #32

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  19. Art Joy of Sharing with Peg and Shel30 October 2014 at 02:30

    Hi Bella, I love seeing the Vagabond out and working away. You are an inspiration!

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  20. Eliza30 October 2014 at 04:51

    Wow Belinda they look fantastic, I have cut some leather and it has worked a treat for me too, but I don't have these dies. Love that bust.

    Hugs Eliza & Yoda #9
    Thanks for visiting and happy WOYWW

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  21. VonnyK30 October 2014 at 05:40

    That embossed leather is fabulous. It amazing what you can do with just an idea. I love that clock face. Have a great week,
    Von # 11

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  22. Jackie30 October 2014 at 09:50

    Great idea using the leather in embossing folder ... Must try it!
    Jackie 15

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  23. Hettie31 October 2014 at 14:49

    Good grief! I had to check I was at the right desk!! Great tip on the leather in the embossing folder!
    Hugs
    xx

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  24. Denise van Deventer12 November 2014 at 15:11

    So creative, would never have thought to try leather! Love the wings and the clock!

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