Here it is, the 12th anniversary of WOYWW, possibly the longest running blog hop in the history of the internet! Huge congratulations to Julia, our beloved hostess and eternal thanks for facilitating our weekly meet up, come rain or shine. I've only been part of it on and off since 2014 but it feels like forever and WOYWW has irrevocably become part of my life and my Wednesdays would never be the same without it! Without further ado, here's a photo of my desk in the midst of activity:
I knew that sticker maker would come in handy one day! I printed some vintage butterflies and moths on tracing paper and ran them through the machine - it worked remarkably well and I used them to decorate my envelopes and ATCs for the big anniversary swap. I won't show you my ATCs, but I'll give you a glimpse of the envelopes, which I gelli printed.
OK, perhaps I can show you my trial ATCs - these are the ones I made before making the real ones for the swap, just trying out a few things. I'll show you the real ones next week, once they've been received.
Then later I used some of my gelli prints and the left-over bits and pieces on my desk to make a mini journal, which was our new challenge in the Mixed-Media Emporium Facebook group. It just all fell together serendipitously! Here are a few sample pages: (they are not entirely finished yet - perhaps they never will be - but sometimes less is more.)
That's it for today - happy WOYWW anniversary, everyone! I'm going to be out for most of the day, but I will visit when I'm back. I amazed myself and posted off my pre-arranged ATCs early on Monday (16 of them!) - very much out of character for me as I like to procrastinate until the very last minute. I sent them second class, so they may not have arrived yet. The reason I sent them second class is because the blue stamps suited the envelopes better than the red first class ones, not because I'm stingy LOL! It was purely a design decision!
I still have a few ATCs left over apart from the one reserved for my PIF, so please let me know if anyone else would still like to swap. And if I sent you one, but you're not in a position to send one back, please don't worry about it. It's all for fun, not for stress! See you all later xx
That mini journal deserves a WOW all of its own - it is beautiful and you have inspired me to make a mini book today. Not a clue what it will be like, what it will contain but I want to make one now. That'll keep me out of mischief for the day.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be like a birthday today waiting for all the atc's I have swapped coming in and I look forward to receiving the wonderful envelope from you. With its carefully chosen postage stamp too!
Loadsa Hugs, Neet 1 xx
Happy 12th WOYWW!! Your beautiful ATC has just arrived, it’s gorgeous, thank you so much! I did admire the envelope and now I realise that it was a sticker on the back, so beautiful, loved the atc as well. A sticker machine huh? That sounds fantastic and I want one now, also a Dymo label gizmo, lol! Simple things keep me happy.
ReplyDeleteHave a fab day on the desks and thank you again for the beautiful ATC!
Hugs LLJ 3 xx
I have a similar machine, but mine requires paper that is 5 inches wide. I think your butterflies are amazing, both on the envelopes and the journal pages. I even adore the ATCs you tested your design on. Happy 12th Anniversary from # 10.
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping by my blog Zsuzsa - where does time go though as I think it must be two years since you were my swap partner for the 10th anniversary! Your ATC's are just wonderful and your journal pages are breathtaking ... I still can't get round to even starting an art journal but hope to get there one day! If you have a spare ATC I'd love to swap with you again ... FB message me your address if you'd like to. Take care, love to you from Debbie xXx
ReplyDeleteHi Zsuzsa, your beautiful ATC arrived this morning - thank you so much, it's aboslutely stunning. As you probably know I adore anything butterfly or mothy, so it couldn't have been more perfect. I think the envelope deserves framing as much as the ATC!!
ReplyDeleteYour sample pages are also amazing - it's always such a delight to visit your desk and be so inspired.
Happy 12th Anniversary,
Diana xx #18
Hi Zsuzsa, happy WOYWW anniversary.
ReplyDeleteI love your ATCs, if you have a spare, I am intending to make a few this afternoon, so will do a belated swap.
Bless you for sharing
Chris #13
Your work is always beautiful, I posted your atc on the way to work this morning. Happy woyww here's to the next 12 years xx Helen #11
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your ATC and gorgeous envelope! I loved the butterfly and I had no idea you made them yourself. You'll find me searching for tracing paper on e-bay now... Anyway, happy anniversary! Lisa-Jane, #2
ReplyDeleteOh now I am anxious to get home to the mailbox. Such stunning work and I love the colours so much. Your journal is equally stunning and I am happy to see you on WOYWW every week, your art make me smile and maybe there will be a crop to meet up at one day (year?) soon :D
ReplyDeleteHappy 12th Anniversary to all my desk-hopping mates!
Mary Anne (7)
Happy 12th anniversary! I popped over to Annie's for a celebratory coffee this morning and we sorted our ATCs ready to post. She had my gorgeous ATC from you - all beautifully presented in one of those gorgeous envelopes. Thanks lots - I love it! xx Jo
ReplyDeleteI've had a really manic morning with sewing so am late in the day joining in the celebrations. Thanks so much for your love and friendship for all these years my friend.
ReplyDeleteI really loved your ATC....but of course I knew I would :-)
Hugs,
Annie x # 19
Thank you so much for the ATC which arrived today - it's gorgeous!! I was intrigued by the translucent butterfly - having read your post I need a sticker maker!! Yours is on its way, happy anniversary, love n hugs Cindy #17 xx
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW. Would love to swap with you, if you have a spare. Your mixed media stuff is lovely. I did um and ahh about bringing my gel plate away, but I decided it was too much, what with the paints and everything else. I am looking forward to seeing my ATC’s when we get back. Angela #23
ReplyDeleteMy ATC arrived safely today thank you! So gorgeous. I have a sticker machine somewhere and had completely forgotten about it... must have a play with it again sometime. Happy 12th WOYWW Anniversary. Take care and stay safe. With love & God Bless, Caro xxx (#15)
ReplyDeleteP.S. Another ATC is coming your way - I figured with swapping with so many people my PIF may be someone I had already swapped with so made a different ATC for that purpose.
ReplyDeleteYou ATC arrived at my door this afternoon and it's lovely, thank you very much. I posted yours this morning so it should be with you soon. The mini journal is gorgeous too but Oh dear the Gelli plates, I think mine must think they've been forgotten Lol! Have a lovely creative WOYWW Anniversary. Hugs, Angela x25x
ReplyDeleteHi Zsuzsa. I admit I was laughing about the fact of the design decision regarding the postage. Brilliant!. That is just such fun. Lovely butterfly art today on your desk. The envelopes and practice atcs are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTake care. God bless.
Margaret #25
Oh my I adore your butterflies and their soft backgrounds. They are just gorgeous. L xo
ReplyDeleteYour butterflies are stunning, Zsuzsa. Not sure how your sticker maker works, but it certainly has done a good job with your lovely art work. Thank you for your comment - so glad you like the completed kitty throw - my hubby loves it!! More news and photos next week.
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW,
Shoshi x #29
Those butterflies are wonderful, Zsuzsa! The enveloppes are beautiful also. Have a nice Thursday!
ReplyDeleteWell done on being so organised Zsuzsa - your envelopes and trial ATCs are so gorgeous. The gel printing makes a stunning background too. Stay safe and happy 12th anniversary WOYWW. Sarah #9
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI love that you chose the blue stamps to go with your colour scheme!!
Well done on all that ATC making and envelope making and posting!!
The little journal is gorgeous!
Happy WOYWW!
Susan #31
Zsuzsa, you ALWAYS make me laugh! Just like you to have a "design debate" with your stamps! I've never seen a stamp maker, but like you said, it sure did come in handy for your ATC project!! I love those butterflies and......can I say, that if those ATC's that you made are "just trying out a few things," I can't wait to see the "real" ones! I love the colors in the background and the envelope is yummy as well! I still have the ATC's that you made me years ago in my ATC book and the envelopes that went with! I love how you do them because they feel like "butter" when you are done! I don't know how you do that, but they are so soft and yummy! :) Your mini journal is GORGE! I love the colors again and those butterflies! You know how to make it happen my friend! I will just now be getting started with my ATC's so they will be late for sure, but DEFINITELY will be sending your way! How could I not, right???? LOL Hope all is going well in your neck of the woods and you are seeing some bright and warmer days now!! It's balmy here, but what's new! LOL Blessings to you my friend and Happy 12th.....I think you are the one who got me here to Julia's desk in the first place!!! So thanks to YOU! LOL Felicia #34 xoxo
ReplyDeleteHi Zsuzsa, happy 12th Anniversary. Thank you so much for my ATC. I did have all good intentions last week of trying to join in, but sadly they didnt come to fruition. However, I will most definitely make at least 1 for yourself, and maybe a few more - they will just be a little late! You make everything look so easy, the mini journal would never have been more than an idea in my head- I love how you just 'create' and it looks so wonderfully perfect. I really must start using my gelli plate more! Thank you for visiting my blog, and your lovely comment on my baby blanket - I crochet better than I craft lol. Have a lovely week, Heather xx #20
ReplyDeleteZsuzsa - fabulous ATC's - very pretty designs - I am so far still not getting any crafty stuff done - but its nice to see others are. See you at next WOYWW Cheers Maurs xxx #26
ReplyDeletewow!! you've been so busy! Lovely butterflies! Yes I'd love a swap, ('specialy now that I have postcards too!)my email is dragonsmoore at googlemail dot com then we can swap address's first, that woud help! Happy WOYWW Anniversary! ((Lyn)) #5
ReplyDeleteBeautiful butterflies, Zsuzsa, and an impressive production! Your blue stamp idea made me smile!
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW anniversary week
Hugs
Lynnecrafts 3
Thank you for the beautiful ATC, you are quite right about the sticker maker, it’s stuck Wally well, beautiful sticky coverage. I love the artistic dilemma about the postage stamp colour, that says so much about you and it makes me smile hugely! As for the lovely little journal....how do you know it’s not finished? I’ve never understood how you real artists know when to call it finished!
ReplyDeleteLoving those stickers, Zsuzsa, and your envelopes just look like the best eye candy. Those in receipt will be doubly, triply blessed.
ReplyDeleteHi Zsuzsa! Happy 12th Anniversary! Sorry I'm so late, the days just get away from me somehow. Thank you for your visit to mine, and for all the congrats about the new Grandbaby. She is so cute, and already giving her Mama all sorts of trouble (well, she's a Taurus!) I LOVE all your ATCs and journal pages! The butterflies and moths are gorgeous! I doing butterflies for my June Bullet Journal month, if I can around to it! I have a sticker maker too, but I mainly use it for vellum - it's perfect! Have a wonderful week, Lindart #36
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