Hi all! I know it's been unusually quiet here at Words and Pictures - my other creative life (Shakespeare/words/theatre) has been eating my time and energy.
Tonight, I've just got a sneak peek for you to tempt you over to PaperArtsy where I'm sharing some inspiration for this fortnight's Watercolours theme. Happily, I was able to fit in making this project before I set off for New York... otherwise I'd have been a no-show this evening, I fear!
I've been playing with salty watercolours and some of my PaperArtsy
Eclectica³ Alison Bomber quote stamps - old and new - to create bookmarks which might be more tempting to read than the book you're using them for!
The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.
Isak Dinesen
Love the simplicity of these just letting your chosen quotes speak for themselves
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Amanda x
Sorry to see you are a bit under pressure! Reading through Your quotes may distract you too! These bookmarks do look brilliant! Hugs,Chrisxx
ReplyDeleteLooks great, love the salty water colour look. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteLoving your bookmarks, and your quotes are fab... going to play with some salt now!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful book marks, I will pop over to see the post now.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
I love watercolours too... And granulation (some of that later today!), I even have a bottle of Granulating medium from Winsor & Newton to enhance the effect. The salt does gorgeous things too, in these bookmarks!
ReplyDeleteWonderful effects and quotes!
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Susi
awww you inspire me always this book marks looks awsome and ofcause I have time to jump over and see what you been up to now..hop hop ..gone.. ;O))
ReplyDeleteI have three of them tucked into books I am reading at the moment. They give me pleasure every time I open the book....thank you xx
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful bookmarks. Love those wonderful quotes. Hugs Rita xxxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea to showcase those lovely quotes. I played with salt on watercolours too, the effect is really good isn't it. I really like your bookmarks, I think I need to invest in some decent quality watercolours to get better results. Great inspiration Alison x
ReplyDeleteGood to see you back Alison, I shall pop on over to PA xxx
ReplyDeleteLoving the color scheme!
ReplyDeleteWonderful texture Alison..I'm starting to build up supplies for when I retire so I can play all day and every day and right now I'm off to buy a bag of salt..this I have to try..FABulous.
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
I have been over to see them, they are wonderful Alison and what a great way to display your brilliant sentiments! Anne xx
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite techniques with watercolour Alison, beautiful effects! I love your little tags.
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Alison xx
What fabulous book marks, and I just love these colours! Have a very happy week, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteI love this background technique. Salt and watercolor is a great combination.
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Kate
Off to see them of course, Alison.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delay... I also struggle with a very heavy life and job, taking all time sadly.
Sending you hugs and love, Coco xx
A lovely way to display your quotes, the backgrounds look fabulous, I haven't added salt to inks for a long time, thanks for the prompt.
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Love the salty coloured look and great quotes for the tags
ReplyDeleteHope your trip goes well Alison with time to explore as well as work
Love Chrissie xx
How do I love thee...Art!
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teeheehee
Alison, You always inspire me and these bookmarks are just wonderful! I love your stamps,already and what a cool way to use them!
Hoping your stay is going well!
Jackie xo
Madly playing catch up Alison and off to view your salty creations shortly.
ReplyDeleteFliss xx
So many delightful quotes, the french ones I'm familiar with from my french education lol - it's still nice to see them in English occasionally!
ReplyDeleteThe colours are ones that I connect immediately with you and knowing that that there will be plenty to absorb it's taken me a few days to get the time to come and give the post the attention it deserves.
Sally xx
These are absolutely gorgeous Alison I agree the granulations are stunning especially with the salt added and I love the way you embossed in two colours according to the background - these would be perfect for any book lover. Hope all is going well in NY. xxx
ReplyDeleteThese are most impressive Alison. Love your watercolour effects... Fabulous result. Then your quote stamps on top - sure what more could anyone want to accessorize with their book. Hope NY going brilliantly for you. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteThey look lovely Alison - I'm off to get a better look! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteTotally stunning, such an amazing beautiful background!!!
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing your samples , Alison - such a fabulous way to showcase your stamps . Love them x
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