...finally got some finish work done on it.
While the
bones were completed back in April, it languished on the shelf while I pored over and created other book structures. That big button on the front of the 3" square book kept knocking at my brain, though, reminding me of a game we used to play as children.
The game involved hunting for a button, and the winner usually scored some type of candy, always a major plus in any child's life.
So I added some moveable cards to eight pages of the book using brads - only one card sported an additional button to find and admire.
When the cards are all pulled out of the book, they give the 'dragon' a most unusually scaly appearance, don't they?
It was no small feat to find/create papers that were suitably subdued in colour so they'd blend in with the soft blues, greens, buff and greys of the original book papers. Going into my paper stash for them was rather like listening for a whisper in a cacophony of screams.
Once I finished that little number, I taped some Typar house wrap to one of my tables and gessoed it. This week I'll undoubtedly get splashing some colour on there in order to create some more fun for book covers. I can hardly wait!
I hope you've been having a flaming dragon of fun this week as well - catch me up in the comments below, and be sure to tell me if you've played Button, Button!
I just love your turn of phrase, Win - the screaming of those brightly coloured papers rings in my ears every time I make papers with the gelli-plate :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what wonderful colours end up on the Typar. A plain white stretch of anything is always crying out for a splash of something, isn't it?
I do have to laugh when I try to accomplish anything with subdued colour...it's SO not my thing. Like you I find it hugely difficult to find anything quiet in my stash. Bring on the intense colour, I say! And you know that Typar will be shouting with colourful pain when I'm done. :D
DeleteOoooh, I love your dragons…and the colour palette! ❤️
ReplyDeleteHi Win, I haven't been playing with buttons but there are several dragons that are making their home in the cabinet, I know you will understand. This dragon book is a brilliant idea, not seen one before. Thank you for all the lovely comments over at mine too. I'm sorry it seems to be taking me some time to complete the cabinet. I'm never good at rushing things, I like to see how projects develop and in any case the making is as much fun as the end product isn't it. Yesterday I spent what should have been one hour which became quite a few! moulding new pieces to add to the project but got carried away with it, I'm sure they will come in useful! Take care my friend and craft on. Hugs, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteI had to grin to see that we were both working on dragons this past week...and now I wonder whether one will appear somewhere on your cabinet. :D I do agree that the process of creation is at least as interesting and engaging as is the finished project. In fact, the whole of creativity is something that will no doubt fill another gazillion lifetimes! ;-)
DeleteTypar house wrap it is amazing how well it accepts the different mediums. Do you always gesso it first? I wonder how well it would sew?
ReplyDeleteTypar is truly awesome...one can gesso it (which I do frequently because it gives me a preferred white 'canvas'), paint it with any kind of paint, including house paint, cut it with scissors to make stencils, use as is to imprint on gel plates for a soft textural feel, and so on. I'm sure it would be easy to sew and the grey fibrous look would be amazing with just about any fabric...I'll give you some to play with, my friend!
DeleteWin, love this Button book. Inside looks so complicated, so creative. Way beyond my skills!
ReplyDeleteThe dragon book is relatively easy, Allie - there's a video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGAiXlkiDUI . The addition of individual sheets with the brads was quick and easy to do - well within your capabilities, my uber-creative friend! xo
DeleteHaven't used Typar. Have found folding books tutorials though. Think I may be hooked. Will print some paper on GellI plate amd then try making books. Such fun. Friend just gave me all her india/highly pigmented inks! 32 bottles!
DeleteYou'll like the Typar if you can find some (they come in gargantuous rolls at a big price - shall I send you some in the mail?
DeleteI've got ink envy now - you lucky lady to get 32 bottles of that richly coloured beauty! xo
Love your dragon book, the colours are fab too ! Have a great week ! COrrie xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks, Corrie - that was a fun one to do, and I love the wackiness of the look when all the 'free' pages are flying high! :D
DeleteOnce again you have boggled my mine with your creations. I like the cute little button front. The button-button idea is very clever. I took several minutes to look at each individual delicately colored papers and they are wonderful. A beautiful example of less is more.
ReplyDeleteThis last week has been a grim contemplative one as you can tell from the artwork on my blog. With the anniversary of 9-11 and forest fires that rage on forever. But Fall is coming and there is so much to be grateful for.
I can tell you are excited about another project, that is always a good thing. That's what I love about art, everyday is a new challenge and you my dear are the most valiant warrior I know.
Have a wonderful week, Hugs, Deann
I'm so glad you enjoyed the Button, Button book, Deann...I'm in agreement that sometimes simple can be enough.
DeleteWith this week (year) being such a difficult one, it's a good thing that you are conscious of the gratitude that is due our lives as well. It is, sometimes, the only thing that can keep us going, isn't it?
So many thanks for your kind words, your constant encouragement and the delight of your presence here in the comments. xoxo