Hellooooo friends! It Wednesday so that means it’s time for What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday over at the Stamping Ground. My desk, well, this is how it looked at 11pm last night when I closed up shop. I am in the middle of illustrating a children’s book. I am hoping to have everything wrapped up this week and off to the publisher soon. I can’t wait to share some of the illustrations with you but for now here is the desk littered with my drafting tools and watercolor pencils and a mirror. Oh don’t forget the wine glass, I was working late last night, The beauty of being self-employed, don’t judge.
Also since it is Wednesday it is time for another episode (I’d say installment but episode is more me…look, there’s Lindsay having an episode LOL, see it fits!) of Ask a Crafter. I had another epic 3 pages of questions submitted by blog readers and YouTube viewers and I got to them all without my camera running out of juice. I’m golden this week I tell ya!
So, if YOU have a question just leave a comment and I will answer it on next weeks Ask a Crafter segment! If you want to see more crafty desks check out WOYWW at the Stamping Ground. Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!
Great work space, thanks for sharing.
Have a great week and happy crafting
Candace #62
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Sounds like a really cool project! No judgement here. Sometimes I need the wine to keep the ideas flowing. LOL. Happy WOYWW! Tammy #91
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Good Luck with the book! Glass of wine is an essential surely! Chris@90
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I look forward to seeing your illustrations Lindsay. How very chilled to be enjoying a glass of wine while you work – yay for self employment! I love how natural you are on your videos you have a great style. WOYWW Hugs to you from Helen 94
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Hi Lindsay!
Illustrating a children’s book! Awesome! Maybe you can illustrate one for me someday:) Thanks for answering my questions the last two weeks. Great suggestions!
So I bought the Inktense color pencils and I’m loving them – they are as easy to work with as you said they’d be. I had a weak moment and with my 50% off coupon in hand, I purchased Derwent’s Metallic Water Color Pencils. The tin shows amazing color on dark paper but when I add water to them it seems to disappear. Can you give me any tips on getting the most out of the pencils?
Thanks again for all you do!
Peace, love & many blessings,
Marie
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hmmm, I have not used them, let me think on it;)
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Hoe wonderful to be working at home at something you love. Illustrators are among my very favorite artists. Look forwards to seeing your creations soon
Monica 109
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Lindsay’s having an episode…for real. It fits. I haven’t watched the video yet…I’m to busy snooping. But I will return. Be well. Oh yea I was happy to see the pretty blue wine glass…at first I thought your wine was in that plastic cup.
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ha ha, no that is my brush rinse water, if I start drinking that I know I’m in trouble LOL!
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{teeHee} I am prone to “episodes” myself LOL! I just love children’s book illustrations. My total fave has to be The Very Persistent Gappers of Fripp (by George Saunders, illustrated by Lane Smith, who I think might have done The Stinky Cheese Man too!)
Good luck with it!
Happy WOYWW!
MA (20)
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Woo hoo! What a great way to start my day watching “Ask a Crafter”. I am glad to hear craft ideas hit you where ever you are. I too find those inspirations when I am out shopping. Thank you for the information about Design Teams. I am not at the point of trying that out but your advice is most appreciated. Have a great day in Maine!
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I really look forward to watching and listening to you while I craft. Great answers, great questions too. Congrats on the book deal, can’t wait to hear more! ~Diane
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Lindsay you are simply the BEST!
I hope you like Austrian peaople as well as Britains –lol!
we are terrilble but nice!
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I like everyone! Anyone with a European accent just sounds to posh and elegant! Plus there’s the “Sound of Music” so points for Austria!
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wow how wonderful a childrens book and a lot of lovely different colour mediums on your desk there
Thanks for sharing your desk today, Happy WOYWW hope you have a great week
Ria #42
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Oh wow! I love that you are an illustrator for childrens books…and lovely to see all your fantastic drawing equipment available and laid out for work. Thanks for sharing. Happy WOYWW. Caro x (#133)
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great how the wine glass coordinates with your pencils!
glad you have your fire extinguisher handy!
Robyn 86 WOYWW
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I always enjoy your energy. I think we are friends in my head. Are you going to the Heirloom Stamp Convention in Springfield next month? Maybe I’ll see you there, and I will intorduce myself.
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I’m planing on it!
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great looking desk and video! So much energy! Hope you have a great week and thanks for sharing! Vickie #36
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Happy Belated WOYWW. Haven’t had a chance to watch the video yet, but will do! I love children’s books. I still collect all the old pony story ones. Ali x #25
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Yep. Episode. Works for me! You are good and brave to do that to camera..I would defo need a live audience to keep me going!! Loving the look of your desk nad hey – absolutely no judging…unless you count that I thought you were drinking from the jar…took me a second to see the glass!
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Congratulations on your book illustration!! I am sure it will be awesome ! I look forward to sneek peeks!! Thanks for sharing and have a great week, Ginny #120
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Love your videos. I always get so much information. Congrats on the illustration project. Anxious to hear what it’s for. Creative Blessings! Kelly #!03
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Awesome info! You are soooo nice to share your knowledge with us. I read your blog every single day and it never fails to inspire and/or educate me. You really do have the heart of a teacher. God bless you for your generosity.
BTW–I always watch all your videos to the end.
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My question for you–how/where do you get all that energy?? I think I need some lifestyle tips from you as well. If you’d be willing to share those I’d love to hear them.
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sure, I will next week, someone said I should be a motivational speaker LOL!
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Hi, I am a new crafter and look forward to your tips every week. As you know crafting can be expensive, would you happen to know of a sort of “Craig’s List” for crafting. I’ve tried eBay and they have a few things. I’m looking for a die cast machine, something a little more high end than a Cricut. If you could point me in the right direction I would be so appreciative. Thanks from a Girl Raised in the South.
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if you are looking for an electronic model you might be able to get a used Silhouette or PAzzles die cutter, people often upgrade when a newer bigger machine comes out. Try splitcoast stampers Buy/Sell?Trade forum and see if anyone is selling or post that you are looking to buy a machine. Sometimes people buy them and don’t use them as much as they thought, here is the link to the forum: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/buy-sell-trade-f14/
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