Friday, June 3, 2011

Skull Appreciation Day Blog Hop

What fun it has been participating in my very first blog hop! As the title suggests, the theme is skulls - and here is my project, "The Skull Beneath My Skin Bangle"



I inked an MDF heart in blood red (because the heart can still beat when the brain is dead) then used Cheetah Sheen Cloisonne around the edges. The skull image is a free one I sourced from the internet (sorry, I forget where) then I printed the words which were inspired by a T.S. Eliot quote; stuck those down and Diamond glazed the surface before finally scattering some red micro beads here and there.

The red ink bleeding through the skull image was not intentional, but I like it!

Originally, I intended the project to be a brooch and I had planned to glue a pin to the back...but while playing around I had a notion that it would be cool on a black leather string as a necklace...but then I happened to glance upon this bangle and VOILA! the completed project was in my mind's eye :)

Thankyou for looking, and enjoy the other projects in the hop - I know I will!

Here is the hop list


Terra
Tori
Alison

Kelli
Jane
Alex
Judi
Kathi
Steph
Lisa
Feddie
Heather
Kapree
Susan
Dianne
Barb Foster
JenniLynne
Teri
Cyndi
Pamela
Prissy
Trisha
Dawn
Lady Brayton
Donna
Black Dragon
Paulette
Creepy Glowbugg
Susan’s Crafty Chaos
Andrea
Helen
Kate
Fiona
Sugar
Linda
Dragonfly Jane
Debbie

EDITED TO ADD: Oh my goodness I HAVE WON A PRIZE!!!!! see here for details

http://moresmearedink.blogspot.com/2011/06/skull-appreciation-day-winners.html




Posted by Debbie at 1:48 PM

33 comments:

  1. Andrea CJune 4, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Ooo lovely x

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  2. DonnaMundingerJune 4, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Fabulous project and inaugural post! LOVE it! I'd say the red bleeding through is a happy accident. Love how it turned out! xxD

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  3. ikeJune 4, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    WOW - very cool. I love that bleeding through on the skull too - awesome effect even if you didn't mean it :-D
    Hugz
    Ike xx

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  4. Kelli Green aka CajunstampingqueenJune 4, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    AWESOME!!! I too like the bleeding through on the skull!!! It looks wonderful!

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  5. AnonymousJune 5, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Super cool bracelet!!

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  6. I Don't Do StraightJune 5, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Soooo Cool! FAB project.

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  7. DawnJune 5, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    I love how the red bleeds through too, great project

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  8. Susan Says (Stupid Stuff)June 5, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    This is wonderful! :D

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  9. BarbJune 5, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Great jewelry piece! LOVE the bleed-through... definitely adds a perfect layer!

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  10. Alexandra LundgrenJune 5, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    I agree- the bleeding through is a GREAT look. One you couldn't duplicate no matter how hard you try if you are like me :). Love the bangle idea over the others!!!

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  11. ScrappingBeautyJune 5, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    this cuff bracelet is such a conversation piece! love the extreme color of red!

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  12. UnknownJune 5, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    A fantastic project your bangle is fantastic
    Luv Jane xxx

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  13. ~Lady B~June 5, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Freakin' awesome! LOVE the bleed through effect, even if is was accidental. Fantastic work!

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  14. Jane KJune 5, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Fab bangle, very vampirish, great work of art.

    Frith x

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  15. Judi BJune 5, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    great project

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  16. PrissyJune 5, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    A beautiful bangle. Anyone would wear it with pride. Beautiful.

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  17. Tish LaReeJune 5, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    this is delightful! nice way to end the hop!!!

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  18. NydiaJune 5, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Your piece is beautiful, I love it!

    Kisses from Nydia.

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  19. SusanJune 5, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Welcome to the world of Hopping! Great post, clever and unique project! I like the bleed thru also. :)

    inky hugs,
    Susan

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  20. ldfdesignJune 6, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    wonderful bracelet! lovely job!

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  21. StephJune 6, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Fantastic! I love the bleed thru as well... how lucky that happened :) Great job for your first blog hop, hope to see you join many more :)

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  22. AlisonJune 6, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Very cool. Certainly a conversation piece! Wear it proudly!

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  23. Jennifer ScullJune 6, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    isn't it funny how what can begin as an 'accident' can turn out to be a stroke of brilliance?! the bleeding through looks perfect!

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  24. HeatherJune 6, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    I agree with everyone else- the "bleeding" looks really cool. Very unique piece.

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  25. Embley VeronicaJune 6, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    A combination of two of my favorite things--skulls and hearts!

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  26. Croms' Cubby HoleJune 7, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    A fantastic project. here's another corner that thinks the bleed looks good - fate took a helping hand in there

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  27. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Love how your bracelet turned out, don't you love it when something goes wrong and turns out so right !!!

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  28. blackdragonJune 8, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I love how this has turned out... and the blood seeping through is perfect.
    I am really glad you hopped with us and hopefully you'll hop with us at the S/S forum again soon.
    lynx

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  29. KCJune 8, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    super cute bracelet! I love the red bleeding threw what a great mistake! and that quote is perfect! I would so wear this with pride!!

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  30. DebbieJune 8, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Thankyou so much everyone for all your kind and encouraging comments - I'm very appreciative and look forward to my next blog hop :)

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  31. DK SpinsJune 8, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    This is a wonderfully clever bangle bracelet, Debbie! Love the "happy accident" on the bleed-thru. Happy that you hopped with us and look forward to seeing more!

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  32. ToriJune 9, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    I love that this turned into a bangle bracelet by chance...it's awesome! I also enjoyed your comments, especially this one "...because the heart can still beat when the brain is dead." LOL...so true! Thanks for hopping with us!

    :)tOri

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  33. DebbieJune 27, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Thanks DK and Tori :)

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