Thursday 4 April 2013

Rhymes

I was undecided whether to post this page as it didn't quite work out as I had hoped and also its the first time I've written on a page and like most people I'm never very happy with my hand writing. However I've told myself that stressing over stuff is not what its all about so just get on with it! for  a change I made my background with acrylic paints and then stamped and stencilled it before stamping the main images. I could not believe that among the hundreds of stamps I have there was not a single one with a bell on so I drew some which looked  nothing like bells , in the middle of the night I remembered I probably had some old peel offs, they were too big but I used the negative bits to give a rough shape which I drew round again. Don't know who made the stamps as they are all unmounted singles.

Craft Barn - Dictionary challenge letter R

23 comments:

  1. Well I think it is super, you have shown off the rhyme really well. BJ

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  2. Hi Joan, You are being far too critical of your art. I am so pleased you have entered this for I for one think it is fantastic, a brilliant idea and very well executed. I love it. Great techniques and skill. Caz

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  3. Fabulous Altered page Joan, love how you've chosen the stamps to match the rhyme:)
    Val x

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  4. What a great idea! Great word to choose and I love all the stamps you've used!!

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  5. Terrific page Joan, look forward to seeing some more.
    Hugs Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  6. Hi Joan, I really love your page! I can't imagine why you're not happy with it! Great job! Hugs Frea

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  7. ooh its fab.. i love the background
    Lisa x

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  8. The stamps are lovely and your writing is perfectly fine - I quite like it. Great choice of words too. Hugs, Anne x

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  9. You are far too hard on yourself. I like your "pretty maids" stamp.

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  10. Its a fantastic page, love all the stamping, it all goes together so well.
    Yvonne x

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  11. Fabulous page! Perfect for your word, Rhyme! I've seen some bad handwriting in crafting, but yours would never get near the bad category!

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  12. Love, love this Joan, a fabulous design, great colours and a you should be proud of your handwriting, you have a wonderful style.
    hugs {brenda} xox

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  13. Fabulous page Joan great interpretation of the Rhym I know what you mean about "the writing" but like you say we shouldn't get stressed well done for posting!! :)

    MaggieH

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  14. I think your handwriting is great. I am now getting used to seeing my scrawl on my dictionary pages. I love your chosen word and you have portrayed it beautifully.

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  15. Hello Joan
    Like everyone I think your handwriting is great.
    Love the pot-pourri of stamps that you have used, it make for an interesting page, your Bg is just gorgeous.
    Love it.
    Smiles:)
    Sue

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  16. Awe, we are all critical of our work aren't we, even when we are pleased with the result! This is superb and I realy like your take of the word!

    Karen from The Craft Barn x

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  17. Fantastic Page and a great word to chose

    Love Chrissie xx

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  18. Fabulous page, love all the rhyme characters and that super background.

    Sylv xx

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  19. I love it. Enjoyed reading your rhyme and looking at your gorgeous illustrations. MMx P.S. your handwriting adds to the whole too.

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  20. Genius idea. The stamps and letter boxes looks fabuleos togheter,.

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  21. This is such a lovely page, I really like your layout and how you have represented your word, fab job. Those shell stamps are gorgeous and I love the children at the bottom too.
    Hugs x

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  22. Brilliant!! love this
    Thanks for playing with us.
    Izzy

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