My October BJP word is "whimsy" - whimsyn. an odd or fanciful notion. What a lovely word this is -- its a feeling that beckons me as I deal with my everyday work and worry. Sometimes its right at my finger tips as I blow bubbles on a sunny day, other times it seems far away and I long to laugh out loud, tromp through puddles and create something in the most outlandish color combination I can imagine.
This 'whimsy' bookmark uses one of my personal favorite colors - turquoise. I have added a touch of pink. Pink is not a color that I've ever been drawn to - but lately it has been calling out to me. And don't these two colors work together to create a little 'whimsy'.
I used a combination of beading stitches - chain stitch, brick stitch, moss stitch and backstitch. Truly a fun project!
"Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game". -- Michael Jordan
For those of you wondering about the face -- this one came from Art Girlz -- they had a couple of metal faces that they sold. Unfortunately they have gone out of business so the only way to find the faces is through stores that just might have a few of them in stock.
Just DELIGHTFUL, Penny, in every way. Luv how the combinations of bead stitches - in beads of very similar color - add that interesting texture all their own. Gosh I adore that pink *fluff* around the crown! Another winner!!!
How wonderful! Congratulations on getting it done so quickly. I hope you'll enjoy your travels :-)
ReplyDeleteTurquoise is also one of my favorite colors although I don't use it a lot in my beadwork...love the crown too, great illustration of whimsey!
ReplyDeleteLove your beading. I really like the bottom left basketweave. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteWhimsical indeed, and lovely! I really like the colors!
ReplyDeletePS: You are the queen of faces in my book, so where and how did this one originate? I love it, crown and all.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! One of my favorite colors and that face and crown is wonderful! Definitely a whimsical bookmark :)
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful trip!
For those of you wondering about the face -- this one came from Art Girlz -- they had a couple of metal faces that they sold. Unfortunately they have gone out of business so the only way to find the faces is through stores that just might have a few of them in stock.
ReplyDeleteJust DELIGHTFUL, Penny, in every way. Luv how the combinations of bead stitches - in beads of very similar color - add that interesting texture all their own. Gosh I adore that pink *fluff* around the crown!
ReplyDeleteAnother winner!!!
Absolutely fabulous, as usual! Also, I LOVE the colour combination and the whimsy in it all.
ReplyDeleteIt's whimsical! And lovely. You've really caught the meaning of whimsy. I enjoyed seeing all the different stitches you used.
ReplyDeleteMarty S
Crackpot Beader