Hello, Happy Whats On Your Workdesk Wednesday ! As promised a picture of last Wednesdays 'work' finished off. Post and more photos here . This week I'm showing off the beaded ATC I made... Tricky to photograph so your getting one with flash and one without... It was all parcelled up and sent off to Queen of Desks Julia . Here is a basic of how it was made... (lots of waffle about wefts and warps!) I use a flexible beading needle. It is mainly 'eye' so it is very easy to thread. And delica beads which are more regular and accurate than the better known seed bead. They are slightly more rectangular than round so they line up better. Thread your needle with the weft thread. (The cross ways thread that weaves back and forth.) Pick up the beads... Pass the needlefull of beads underneath the warp (tight length ways) threads on the loom... ...and push each bead up in the corresponding g
I really love your album cover :-)
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A x # 49
Love the atc's - I had one from Jo too, and it is also so pretty! Your album looks amazing. Happy WOYWW, Helen 5
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked your little ATC - we are so lucky to have such clever crafty blog buddies. I am just deciding how to display mine - x Jo #49
ReplyDeleteYour desk is so bright and cheery, it makes us want to jump right in and craft. Is that a huge stack of washi tape we spy?
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Gorgeous ATCs and I love your leaning tower of Washi!
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Hi Laura
ReplyDeleteyour little album is delightful so much colour and embellishments it is very pretty.
Very nice ATC's also
Wishing you a very happy WOYWW and hope you have a great week
Ria #39
You have a busy desk as usual, and some lovely ATCs. i too love the carrot ribbon and you found the perfect way to use it. Kate x #33
ReplyDeleteLovely ATCs.
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Been to look at your album - it is lovely and will be great to look back on the fun! Love the bright colours on your desk! Chris 127
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with those cute little button drawers! The stack of Washi tape is amazing!
ReplyDeleteHappy (late) WOYWW. Pam#9
Your desk is always so full of colour.. it makes me smile! Happy ~ belated ~ woyww and a hug from Holland, Marit #70
ReplyDeleteNice work on a cool desk! Lovely ATCs
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Gabriele 58
Your album cover is delightful! I'll have to pop in for a look see. :) Now there's a monster stock of washi tape! Pretty colors and patterns too. Hasn't the ATC swap been fun! Happy WOYWW! Nan G #103
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