Final page for the 2007 -2008 BJP
This one took some doing, as I posted earlier I had done a Paua shell planning to use it for the month of May BUT it was too big for the frames I have, so it was back to the drawing board.
I had a block as far as what to do for my last page & with it being summer I ended up spending lots of time in the garden & avoided my beading table because of my lack of ideas - yeah don't ya hate these empty spaces when it comes to beading ideas LOL
I did all kinds of things to avoid beading, even cleaning up my craft room, which looked like a tornado had hit it & in doing so, I found some delightful fabric I had got while down in New Zealand earlier this year. It featured a Paua shell along with a Mussel & a Kina or Sea Urchin & another shell in colour with the rest of the shells in sepia colours. I embroidered the 4 coloured shells & this is the result
I have to say it is not my favorite of this series but hey I still think it rocks so that's what counts, right?
I still don't know why my pictures won't open to full size but you can check out a larger picture here
16 comments:
This is great, Ellen! I so enjoyed your sea theme this year.
Kathy V in NM
me too...and I think this one is one of my favorites.
Hi Ellen,
Congratulations on finishing! I just finished, too.
Your page is beautiful- so much texture and movement. I love it and the contrast in colors!
Now on to a new BJP year!
-Karen
Just gorgeous, Ellen! Doesn't it feel good to have finished? I still haven't framed mine, but will soon.
Arline
Ellen, your Under the Sea collection is gorgeous! It's hard to pick a favorite and I'm glad I don't have to. ;-)
They will look amazing all together on the wall!
Thank you girls, it sure feels good to have finally finished & just in time LOL Just call em the Queen of the last minute ha ha haa
Arline I bought a dozen frames on line last year before we started the BJP so that I had them all ready to go...
WOW... love this one!
pam T
I think this is a great last page. Those shells just pop out with vibrant color.
So what is the theme for next years?
Hugs, Helaine
I love it!! :)
I love all your pieces! I hope you think of making one of the books some people have because I would like to buy one. I loved your theme.
Susan
Thank you!
Helaine I am keeping my theme close for the moment but you'll know before the end of September ;9
Susan do you mean the book like Robin had done? I did think about it but haven't checked it out, I will do tho & thank you for the compliment
This is gorgeous! You caught the rainbow shimmer of the shells beautifully! I'm very impressed!
Thank you purplepaint, I have always loved the colours of the Paua shell..
I have to you Kiwi Ellen that your pieces for the 2007 BJP are one of the reasons i decided to give 2008 a try! Your work is amazing. Thank you so much for your beautiful comment about my piece. I truyly appreciate it! Tracey N.
http://abeadifulmess.blogspot.com/
Very nice!!! :D
I like this page. It's different than your others. Sort of a finale piece.
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