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Monday, 14 September 2009

Well It Started Off 'Nice'

The very talented Trudy (see some of her stuff here) challenged us to a Beer Mat Book Swap. No Problem, Lots of fun. I have a load of new/unused beermats that I picked up a while ago at a car-boot, so decided to gesso them with some Black Gesso that I bought a while ago cos I it seemed good idea at the time, but  I have never used cos I am not sure what to do with it and I am not a 'black' person.

It covers beautifully... black, and I mean real black, proper black--- BLACK, think that's why I am not usually keen on Black/White, cos often Black is grey and white is white with a hint of grey.

Back to the plot, this was black, so I had in mind a finished result which was proper Black with another solid colour.. white? pink? blue? green? and it would be nice to do something pretty with Black...

Well obviously all did not go to plan!
But in my defence, it does tell the story of a flower...
Think maybe I should stop even trying to do 'pretty'

9 comments:

  1. Dee15 September 2009 at 13:54

    I like your attempts at pretty! Loving the book. Dee x

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  2. Sherry15 September 2009 at 22:36

    Oh but it IS pretty Nicks - it has pinks and purples in - lol! Beautifully done and the handwriting and story are lovely.

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  3. Laura (Faerielore)16 September 2009 at 11:19

    oh i LOVE this soooo fab, would you mind if i asked where you got those fab skelleton stamps from, are they day of the dead ones ???

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  4. Viv16 September 2009 at 21:00

    Ooo err Nicks..... did I see some PINK in there with the black????????? If I look closely will I see a CHANDELIER or gem encrusted cleaning implement????LOL
    (we were going to have a piccie taken for you in the unmentionable room holding a tub of devils dandruff..... but even WE drew the line somewhere!!!!) LOL
    Great book Nicks. Love the skellie hand.

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  5. Viv16 September 2009 at 21:01

    LOL LOL word verification was poopie........ nuff said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  6. Nicks16 September 2009 at 21:48

    what are you trying to say Viv LOL

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  7. Carmen 17 September 2009 at 10:23

    I think this is sooooooo pretty. Right up my street. Love it to pieces and the little story too. I would also love to know where you got the skelli stamps from please :)

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  8. Sian22 September 2009 at 18:54

    Oh wow! I LOVE this. I can't believe you tried to do pretty though.

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  9. LazyKay26 September 2009 at 15:21

    Excellent - I totally fail with spooky type things - this is brill!

    xxxxxxxxxx

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COMMENTS - Thank you for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate your views. I am sorry I have had to add 'word verification' (i find it very annoying myself) but I am getting increasing amounts of spam - please don't let it stop you commenting xx

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