Friday, 29 July 2011

The Lizard King of books!


Alas! No Jim Morrison clad in leather (the mightiest "lizard king" of all!) Instead I'm showing you the book I made using the chameleon sketch you saw a few weeks ago.



Poor thing has been sitting around for weeks now, half finished and waiting impatiently for some pages to go in....so I overcompensated in guilt and made it rather chunky....which I'm liking! The spine is 2 1/2 inches thick!




The fishie sketch is still awaiting pages but is a tad more chilled out..I'll show you next week!












Did you know that the name chameleon means "ground lion"! I LOVE that these little intruiging guys get such a royal salute....not sure the king would be too impressed sitting atop lovehearts and lace frills though :)


I'm joining in with Paint party friday today...I've been a right party pooooooper recently and missed a load of them....so why don't you come on over and check out the talent with me?

Hugs to you all xx













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34 comments:

  1. SHERI COOK29 July 2011 at 12:11

    Beautiful book! HAPPY PPF!

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  2. carol l mckenna29 July 2011 at 12:47

    Very creative and expressive book ~ thanks, Happy PPF ~ Carol ^_^

    Over from PaintParty Friday and here are my blogs ~ Come visit?
    http://www.artmusedogsharethecreativejourney.com/
    http://www.acreativeharbor.com/

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  3. Mimi and Tilly29 July 2011 at 12:58

    I think this is one of my favourites! I love how beautiful it is and that the little chameleon is surrounded by all that loveliness! I also love that it's chunky (was going to say mahoooosive but don't want to overuse a wonderful word!) Just lovely. I'm sat here watching the world go by and know I should be doing lots of other things, but can't resist catching up on my blog reading. Big hugs for a wonderful weekend. Are you up to anything nice? Em x

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  4. rachel awes29 July 2011 at 13:16

    lizardy love 2u!
    awesome, dear!!
    xox

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  5. Unknown29 July 2011 at 14:09

    I am LOVING your ground lion- such a perfect touch for that background! Welcome back!
    Happy PPF,
    Stephanie

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  6. EVA29 July 2011 at 15:43

    Lovely!

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  7. sweet limes29 July 2011 at 15:54

    I think he looks right regal sitting atop hearts and lace. Beautiful as always my friend, you do books an over the top justice!

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  8. Virtual Boy29 July 2011 at 16:06

    Of course this is fitting for a king! Just look how proudly he wears his crown, holding his head high!
    Really beautiful work, love all the patches of fabric you've used here~

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  9. GlorV129 July 2011 at 16:10

    Very nice book. Love it! Thanks for sharing. Happy PPF!

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  10. Valerie-Jael29 July 2011 at 16:14

    Beautiful book, I thought for a moment you had cut the lace out of my tablecloth, but it's still on the table. So, now I am off for a nap! Valerie

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  11. Faye29 July 2011 at 16:18

    Lovely work. I like the use of the Battenburg lace (excuse spelling!)

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  12. Cre8tiveQueen29 July 2011 at 17:51

    Beautiful! You are so talented! So glad you shared! I love the header on your blog too! Have a great weekend!
    Nat

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  13. Anonymous29 July 2011 at 17:53

    Wow, what a fabulous book! I wish I could see it in person. Happy PPF! :-)

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  14. A'n'G Johnson29 July 2011 at 18:26

    oooo this is pretty cool. makes me wish I still owned a sewing machine. its on my list for once I land a job! Happy PPF

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  15. Crystal29 July 2011 at 19:02

    Very cool! :-)

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  16. Ali29 July 2011 at 23:07

    OOh love your proud regal chameleon in all its booky chunkiness.
    Ali x

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  17. Marianne29 July 2011 at 23:08

    Happy PPF. I have been away too long. I NEED to get back to playing.
    Love the lizard ! great book !

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  18. ShabbyChicShaz29 July 2011 at 23:31

    Your journal is amazing, what a great work of art :)

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  19. Anonymous29 July 2011 at 23:56

    How sweet is this Lizard King book! I found a lizard tail in my dinning room a few weeks ago. Probably a gift from one of my cats. Then yesterday I found the lizard missing that tail and his new one was growing back!

    Supergroovycool weekend to you, dahling =-)

    xo
    Gwynnie

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  20. Sunshineshelle30 July 2011 at 02:05

    Wow I'm totally impressed my girl! This is great & LOVE the lizard, we get heaps of geckos here (actually they share our house) but so cute & keep away the cockroaches... wow sounds like I live in a tent LOL... love your work - unique & beautiful :)

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  21. Geckostone30 July 2011 at 02:12

    Oh you know I'm madly in LOVE with this little book ( or big book! ). You know how I feel about our little reptile buddies and chameleons are one of my faves!!! Excellent work!!!Deb

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  22. Heather Foust30 July 2011 at 04:54

    I love your Lizard King Journal!!! Awesome as usual!!!

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  23. Shah Wharton30 July 2011 at 08:57

    Hey - great PPF !!

    Love it if you would link up at my creative weekend blog hop between friday and sunday every week. Heres the link for this weeks - http://wordsinsync.blogspot.com/2011/07/weekend-creation-blog-hop-guest-post-by_29.html

    Hop along if your fancy it.

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  24. Kristin Dudish30 July 2011 at 17:38

    I was totally thinking I was going to get a glimpse of Jim! Well, I have to say that your "lizard king" is an adorable substitute and that you, dear friend, "can do anything"!

    I am amazed as usual :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  25. Anonymous30 July 2011 at 19:17

    This is sooo pretty!

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  26. Joni Nickrent31 July 2011 at 04:21

    Wonderful work of art! Love all of the elements that you have used to create this beautiful piece! Happy PPF

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  27. Jehanne's doodles31 July 2011 at 08:21

    Oh this is so innovative! It is just fab!!!

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  28. Anonymous31 July 2011 at 08:42

    This is so lovely - so much work went into it by the looks of it and I love the shabby chic look to it - set off wonderfully with the little lizard!

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  29. Annabelle31 July 2011 at 15:59

    Adoring the lizard and all of the textured fabrics and stitching you used.
    A lovely work of art with much love instilled.


    Annabelle

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  30. Unknown31 July 2011 at 17:24

    Hi Jenny,
    wow, gorgeous as ever...love Mr Lizard he looks so Royal amongst all those frills....Hope your feeling better....hugs

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  31. Morph Waffle31 July 2011 at 20:50

    How beautiful, you are so creative!

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  32. Fallingladies1 August 2011 at 00:55

    lovely book, I think he'd be proud to be on the lace here!

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  33. Her Speak2 August 2011 at 03:50

    Oh man oh man oh man. I love books. I love the lizard. And therefore, love your awesome lizard book! Makes me smile. :)

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  34. Anne Butera2 August 2011 at 22:55

    I love it! And so funny about the chameleon being unsure about the lace and hearts and such. I think he looks pretty happy!

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