Sunday 24 October 2010

Lazy Sunday Afternoon

And with a slight hangover I didn't feel like exerting myself too much, so after a little mooch in the shed, I took this piece of lovely thick plywood which has bright white fibreglass on one side. I'd found an extra-long paintbrush handle on the coast near the Lizard a few weeks ago and been unsure what to do with it. The ply was slightly longer than the 'fish' and set the colour off perfectly so I chose to make a very simple hanging plaque....

Look at all those layers of different coloured paint!

It could be hung outside - maybe on a shed or summerhouse door...

Or maybe on the bathroom door...

But for now it looks at home hanging on a peg in my studio!

Available to buy in my Folksy shop!

Psssssst! I'm going to do a Giveaway next time to celebrate 100 posts. Don't miss it!

15 comments:

  1. Even with a slight hangover you make lovely objects!

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  2. Hi Kirsty
    hangover or not, that's a lovely hanging and would be happy indoors or out. It would be great hanging in the garden, I think, glimpsed through leaves and branches :-)
    Have a very happy week!
    Denise x

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  3. That is fun - I love it.
    julie xxxxxxx

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  4. It's funny how lots of the pieces of wood you find resemble fish! Lovely piece. Looking forward to your giveaway!

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  5. Love the oversized look of this one.

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  6. Wherever you put this lovely fishy it would look gorgeous xxx
    ...on your previous post were you on Prussia Cove it looked just like it, or am I cracking up ha ha
    Hugs Lynn xxx

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  7. Just found your blog - what lovely, lovely things you make! You've really got such a good eye.

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  8. brilliantly simple. I love your appreciation of the simple and 'in place'. Helen x www.happinesskindled.blogspot.com

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  9. I love how you give a paintbrush handle a life and a personality...honestly, your gift to transform the ordinary is astonishing, and very inspiring - this piece is fabulous!

    Love Julia x x x

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  10. I adore your paintbrush fish. I covet them all in Folksy. Mr longfish is wonderful. He would be perfect in my studio. Oof.

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  11. What a beautifu blog - I shall follow in awe!

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