Friday, 25 March 2011

Meet Myrtle!



Its Friday...yay!! And I am joining in the fun with Kristin and Eva at their Paint Party Friday....so meet Myrtle, my entry for this week!
I lived for several years with nothing more than what I could carry in my backpack, which made for very easy moving around in order to follow my itchy feet! However there were many moments on my travels that I wished I had a bigger space to accumulate more crafty bits and bobs......aahhhhh...if only I had been a turtle...I could have brought my sewing machine AND computer along too :)

Thankyou everyone for joining in my JOY journal giveaway...its really great to hear all your different suggestions for what you would like to see on the cover.....although there are some things I may need to start practising..namely chickens, snoozing dogs and frogs! :)x

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35 comments:

  1. Victoria25 March 2011 at 19:07

    Wow...this is so beautiful..the colors are wonderfully inspiring...and full of life and beuaty! Wonderful!!
    Happy PPF!
    Victoria~

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  2. Domestic Icing25 March 2011 at 19:08

    This is so pretty! I love the little scallops on the bottom of his shell -- and is it weird to say I like the way he is walking?

    Happy Paint Party Friday!

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  3. sweet limes25 March 2011 at 19:20

    I have to tell you that the other day my daughter was terribly upset that she couldn't "break her neck" and that "her head was too big to fit in her neck". She was trying so hard to be a turtle but it just wasn't working for her! Looks like you're not the only one who wished to be a turtle!

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  4. Christine25 March 2011 at 20:37

    oh such a cute turtle! looks happy.

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  5. SHERI COOK25 March 2011 at 20:56

    What a very CUTE litle turtle!

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  6. Louise Gale "Dream-Inspire-Create"25 March 2011 at 22:15

    Very cute! Love the color too. Happy Weekend Xx

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  7. EVA25 March 2011 at 22:21

    You and Kristin were tuned into the same idea this week, Jenny!

    What a charming turtle, Myrtle is!! so much detail!

    It's wonderful to have you at the party again!

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  8. GlorV125 March 2011 at 22:21

    Very nice. Colors are outstanding.

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  9. Heather25 March 2011 at 23:02

    Myrtle is my new favorite!!! Wow, love her...the whole piece jumped out at me. the kick to her step, the colors she wears and the mixed media are all fabulous.

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  10. Anonymous25 March 2011 at 23:04

    Lovely! Really cute piece and i lov the collage style.

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  11. Deanna25 March 2011 at 23:17

    I love Myrtle the turtle!! The color scheme is beautiful. Great job!

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  12. Sandie25 March 2011 at 23:48

    That is so cute and I love the name!

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  13. Nelly25 March 2011 at 23:53

    I just adore your style. Green is my favorite color and I just love all the little details. Just gushing over this cutie!

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  14. Amy26 March 2011 at 00:00

    wonderful!

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  15. Kharlie Bug26 March 2011 at 00:12

    Hello Myrtle! I love turtles and this one is no exception! I love the colors you used.

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  16. Kristin Dudish26 March 2011 at 00:15

    Oh I absolutely adore Myrtle... so, so fabulous!
    (I love a turtle in your style the best!)

    xo
    Kristin

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  17. Crystal26 March 2011 at 00:28

    I love Myrtle the turtle....so cute!!! :-)

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  18. Pam Tucker26 March 2011 at 00:37

    Oh I LOVE Myrtle the turtle! The different shades of green are gorgeous. I really like this style! :)

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  19. Fallingladies26 March 2011 at 00:47

    this is great!

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  20. Heather Foust26 March 2011 at 02:28

    Sooo cute! I love the colors!

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  21. Hybrid J26 March 2011 at 05:38

    Ahhhh, she's so cute. Love love love the way you use such limited color palette to achieve such detailed work. Gorgeous! ;)

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  22. Unknown26 March 2011 at 10:03

    Hi Jenny, love Myrtle the turtle.... just gorgeous... I'm living out of boxes at the mo... can't wait to have a Chez Moi... soon I hope... then I can put my bits and bobs everywhere and anywhere I want.... good luck with the chickens and frogs...

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  23. Mimi and Tilly26 March 2011 at 11:13

    Big up for Myrtle! I travelled out of a back pack for years too, ruddy 'eck, that was loads of fun! I missed growing things when I was travelling and had a little miniature tomato plant on my windowsill as a "fairy garden" so that i had something to look after! Have a great weekend Jenny. Hugs, Em xxx

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  24. rachel awes26 March 2011 at 11:22

    dear jenny,
    it is a GIFT to discover you this morning
    (& dear myrtle). i LOVE your art.
    your blog just rose up
    to one of my tippy top favs.
    i'm following for sure
    & entered your giveaway.
    you feel like an art sister to me
    across miles & miles.
    so i send you my heart & big love.
    xoxoxx

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  25. Ileana26 March 2011 at 13:57

    Wonderful! I love your choice of greens and blues and the whole "taking it with you" message. You have great talent! Love that you're part of PPFs and have a happy Saturday! :)

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  26. gma26 March 2011 at 14:18

    How cute!Love Myrtle.

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  27. Diane26 March 2011 at 14:55

    Oh--so sweet--I'm very partial to turtles!

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  28. Carrie Martinez26 March 2011 at 15:58

    I love Myrtle Turtle! Great job incorporating text at different angles, and what a vibrantly beautiful palette. I love all of the details in the shell. Have an inspired weekend!

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  29. Unknown26 March 2011 at 18:32

    This is a perfect example of why I love mixed media so much! You've used so many different texture and tied them together with color- I LOVE this piece it is truly fabulous!
    Happy PPF- a day late ;)
    Stephanie

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  30. Priti Lisa26 March 2011 at 22:37

    I am lovin this turtle...and the text you layered in.
    Perfect! Beautiful Home would be a great title... if you name your art :)
    xo

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  31. Annabelle27 March 2011 at 19:13

    Cubes of life and meaning.....a beautiful house all in one shell.
    Adoring the colors and mixed media incorporated into this piece.Myrtle turtle is in step with Spring.


    Annnabelle >^..^<

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  32. Šolanje na domu-Waldorf28 March 2011 at 09:20

    Such a cute turtle! Love it!

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  33. Claire Ishino28 March 2011 at 11:38

    Now that is a great name for a turtle! Love it and love the way Myrtle seems to have a spring in her step! My hubby and I went backpacking a few years back and did take a computer with us!!! oh and 200 rolls of film for him! not much room to collect any beautiful things we saw along the way!!! :D

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  34. Kat W28 March 2011 at 19:27

    Myrtle is gorgeous - I love this PPF entry its fab :-))

    Oh no, have I missed a joy journal giveaway? Poop :-(

    Kat X

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  35. Kat W28 March 2011 at 19:32

    Yay, I'm not too late after all & have just entered :-)

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