What's On Your Workdesk # 139: a big announcement

I am so thrilled to be back posting now that my external drives have suddenly reappeared. And on their own, too! Funny how computers work, isn't it? It's great to be joining Julia, Queen of Snoop at Stamping Ground, as we visit desks this week.

And because my external drives are accessible again, I can now let everyone know how excited I am about offering my free altered book course. I've been wanting to do this since before my computer started giving me fits in December, but I was unable to make any plans until I was sure I had a way to access my blog, as well as my camera. So on my desk this week is the book I will be altering. You can see the first spread is complete. Now I'm going through my rocking horse images and paraphernalia, planning the first lesson.

Every two weeks, I will upload a new lesson or technique for altered books (ABs). This is for people new to altered books, and those who want to refresh their basic AB skills. I offered this course a couple of years ago in a private class, which was also totally free, but restricted. I've also shared the class with a few of my WOYWW friends, but without a structured plan and no one to help guide the way, I don't think the gals got far on their own. I will now be offering this very same course on this blog. No need for a special password or anything other than a normal visit. We will start the class next Monday on the 6th of February. I hope you will play along and show what you have made, too. Again, these are basic techniques and I will use the same syllabus as when I taught the class before, except this time, I will spread the lessons out a bit, especially the ones that have a lot of talk and few photos.

To get you started, you can begin thinking about a theme for your altered book. Mine is going to be rocking horses, a book I have wanted to make for some time. Remember, I will post the lesson each Sunday night at 12 am (midnight) Eastern Standard Time, which is an ungodly early 5 am if you live in Britain or that time zone. Of course, the post will be around forever, or as long as I have this blog. So don't worry if you don't see it the first day. I'll post a quick link somewhere on my blog (not sure where at this point) so you will always be able to find each lesson. You will be able to work at your own pace, in your pajamas or nightgown, with your supplies around you (no need to pack them to a workshop).


And here is a cute little rocker I got right after Christmas at a thrift store for about a dollar US (0.75618 Euros, 0.63559 British Pound, 1.00125 Canadian Dollar, 1.25049 Singapore Dollar, or 181.212 Slovenian Tolar). It was the last thing I purchased and it was right before the New Year. Since then, I have purchased nothing, nor do I plan to purchase anything unless it's replacement supplies (like glue) until I make a dent in this mountain of supplies I have accumulated over time. Have an awesome WOYWW and I hope to see you Monday for our first lesson.