Thursday, 26 April 2012

Black and White (with a bit of a fright!)

So folks,for this week's DT challenge - 'Black and White',over at Tuesday Alchemy, I decided to make a skull brooch.  I'd recently treated myself to a bargain bag of woodcuts from the wonderful porkchopshow on Etsy  http://www.etsy.com/shop/porkchopshow?ref=seller_info
Here's the little collection I purchased (lucky me!) and below is the brooch I made using the fab black and white skull that was included.
I've made a few of these brooches recently,I'd found a few brooch backs and decided some vintage sheet music rosettes would look groovy as a base.  I'm hoping to get some listed in my Etsy shop very soon.
Things are getting very exciting over at Tuesday Alchemy now,this week's challenge has a fabulous sponsor - http://www.karensscrapsandgraphics.com/store/   They are offering a $10 coupon to the winner of this week's challenge to use at their shop and you still have plenty of time to join in!

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16 comments:

  1. Corrinne26 April 2012 at 15:01

    I love it! It's so different from what I usually see from you, Julia. I didn't realize you had a darkside - Ha ha!

    Those are great wood cuts - I'm sure you will find some great uses for them. I hope you share what you create with them :)

    Happiness,
    Corrinne

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    1. JuliaPeculiar26 April 2012 at 23:59

      Thanks Corrinne! Oooh yes I love a bit of Gothic! I must say I could easily get addicted to those woodcuts,good job I haven't got much storage space!

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  2. Eileen Ng-Frumkin26 April 2012 at 18:42

    What an interesting way to use this cool find! :)

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    1. JuliaPeculiar27 April 2012 at 00:05

      Thanks Eileen, I always love other people's skull creations, so I thought it was about time I had a go. I've always fancied making something for Day of the Dead, will have to have a play around. xx

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  3. Anne-Marie27 April 2012 at 07:57

    My oh my......I like your style, girlie! Had to pop over to say a HUGE thank you for becoming a follower.....I don't like to be alone, haaa!.....and your creations popped off the page...wow! Love 'em! I'm now officially a stalker. ;P

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    1. JuliaPeculiar27 April 2012 at 13:00

      Happy to have connected with you Anne-Marie,I love your style too! I'm only now slowly coming out of my stalker shell,very slowly though! Thanks for dropping by xx :o)

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  4. Laine Kammeraad27 April 2012 at 10:12

    Love it!!

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  5. Corrinne28 April 2012 at 10:37

    Hi, Julia! I was just visiting everyone for kicks :)

    You should definitely visit Tuesday Alchemy for the blog hop - It's a hoppin'! We have new people that will hopefully join us in the challenges, so we can have lots to be inspired by!

    Happiness,
    Corrinne
    http://tuesdayalchemy.blogspot.com

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  6. BlackLissi28 April 2012 at 12:52

    Wow! So cool! Just love this skull card! Thanks for the great idea!
    Hugs BlackLissi

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  7. MCatherine28 April 2012 at 13:57

    Too Cute Julia!

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  8. Unknown28 April 2012 at 19:27

    Hey Julia Peculiar!
    Thanks so much for the sweet comment you left us today during our "Sticking Around"Blog Hop! I'm not really a fan of Halloween or skulls for that matter, but these are amazing! I really, really like them....I must be weirding out!
    Don't forget to stop by Monday to see if you won!
    Hugs,
    Cissy

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  9. Tangle28 April 2012 at 23:45

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment! You are very talented, I have had so much fun today meeting such nice women and finding so many new inspirational blogs! Best of luck to you!

    -Rebekah

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  10. Loves Happy Hour30 April 2012 at 03:16

    i love this!! great job!

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  11. Anonymous11 May 2012 at 11:06

    What a cool idea, I love the folded paper as a base! Good luck with the challenge!

    And thanks so much for stopping by my blog to say hi; it's been awhile, and it was really great to hear from you. :) Hugs!

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  12. Venus Blues Hideaway5 July 2012 at 08:00

    Love the skull broach! What a great idea. I just found your blog and love it. I have become a follower so that I can pop by often.
    Faye

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