Sunday 19 September 2010

Thou shalt have a fishy....

Hello folks, hope you've all had a fine weekend! I must welcome any new followers, suddenly I have 200 - I'm touched, really!

We went down to the beach to do a bit of 'treasure-hunting' today - feels like we haven't been for ages! There wasn't alot there to be honest (the winter tides should bring some goodies in), but I did stumble upon these 2 little paintbrush handles, which make nice fish for my latest piece!

If anyone has any old brushes with wooden handles, please let me know: I can always find a use for them!
Available in my Folksy shop now!

*Well now, would you look at that, I've lost a follower since writing this post, now it looks as though I was lying!

19 comments:

  1. congrats!! ;0)
    i can see why u have so many followers as your blog is wonderful and i love your boats and fish! they are great!...ive just reached the just over 200 followers on my blog and hosting a little giverway!... ive noticed some peps drop off then come back on- not sure how?...i am a follower of yours hehe x
    lovely blog as always x kazzy x
    p.s love the handle fish idea!!

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  2. All your work is absolutely lovely. I especially love the collage on the previous post do you have any tips on how to do it?
    Julie xxxxxxxx

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  3. oh no where did the follower go!
    I've just got to 100 and I thought that was a miracle- 200 (or 199) seems an awfully long way away

    I shall keep my eyes peeled for old paintbrushes and tell you when I get any, I just love the idea of them becomming fish- what a wonderful retirement!
    xx

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  4. There now we're back up to 200...I just signed up! The paintbrushes are genius! I go through them at a rate of knots and chuck them out! In future I will send them to you! lots of love, Amanda xxxx

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  5. well it's back to 200 now :-)... I would never have thought of using old paintbrush handles as fish but they are just perfect

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  6. Just a quick hello, always a treat to pop over to visit you. By the way, how's it going in your own personal don't have to sweep up studio??? Ax

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  7. GENIUS! Honestly I thought you must have made them, I had to bring my husband into look at the lovely little fish! Just awesome. x

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  8. I do love your lavender fish. 201 Now by the way! x

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  9. Oh, Kirsty, those followers do come and go, don't they?! Congratulations on reaching 200 - well, that's how many there are as I write this comment ;-)
    And I see you've been busy with more collage making - just lovely - and the paint brush handle fish - gorgeous!!
    Wishing you a happy week ahead with lots of fun creative activities,
    Happy days,
    Denise x

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  10. Ooooh very well done you!! Much deserved I think, your work is amazing! I love the boat, the little fish detail is great - did I already write how much I like your curtain tie backs or not too? Just in case I forgot, I do like them. Very much. :D

    Sending love
    Julia x x x

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  11. I will keep my eyes peeled for paint brush handles next time I am in the garage (or on the beach!)

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  12. It's the artist in you that saw the potential for those brush handles to become fish..... we only have to look at what other people throw away in a different light to create unique and all importantly recycled works of art!

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  13. absolutely brilliant idea for the paintbrushes! how unique and they REALLY do look like fish.....!

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  14. Hi Kirsty
    Just to say that your parcel arrived and my husband is collecting it from the sorting office today (cos we missed it yesterday). Am very excited. I shall be in Bath (with Denise having some crafting lessons) over the weekend, but will get back to you again next week. I am quite often in St Keyne because I look after my Aunt's house now that she is in a Care Home, so it is nice to know that is near you. Best wishes Helen x

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  15. ... Denise as in abuncandance... H

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  16. Hello Kirsty! Congratulations! 202!
    I love your simple and beautiful and natural art! Who has imagination, can see Things!!! It is exactly a fish! Always a joy to visit you! You are in my Art list.
    Wishes from Crete Teje

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  17. You are so artistic!
    I will keep an eye for old wooden paint brushes.
    And will pass them to you, if I manage to find any!
    Try not to worry about loosing one follower... It seems that it happens to everyone... ...Including me!Lol

    DEBBIE MOSS

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  18. Wooooow

    I just want to tell you.... I love love love your blog!

    Agneta, a swedish one ;)

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