Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Skull Appreciation Day Hop!

 
Welcome to the Skull Appreciation Day Blog Hop sponsored by Smeared Ink. It's the 3rd annual and I'm happy to say, my 3rd year of participation.  If you've arrived from  Alison's Blog, you're on the right track, if you'd like to start at the beginning, click HERE.  You can read about this fabulous day celebrating skullies of all types  and how it all began HERE on the SKull a Day Blog.  To follow the hop, scroll down for our very long, but FABULOUS list of participants.  Hey, it's Tuesday.  What else ya got to do?
 
 

I've altered some paper mache half skulls using techniques I (sort of ) learned from the Andy Skinner Book of Ruination Workshop.  I was going for a sort of rotting flesh effect but didn't read all the instructions or assemble all the tools I needed before I started so the effect wasn't exactly as I hoped (besides the fact I'm very impatient when it comes to drying times).  I don't think it turned out half bad for a first attempt, though.



The finished product was not what I intended either, but my day led me in this direction so I altered a box for love's faded memories. 

Now hop along and enjoy more skullie goodness.  Your next stop is another Fabulous Donna's Blog.  And here's the entire Blog roll in case you get lost.

I'm also entering this in the Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes Challenge, Simon Says Stamp and Show Letter "S" (skulls, duh!) Challenge and Left of Center using the LOC theme.
 

 





 
Tori
Laura
Kapree
Kristy
Sandy
Jacki
Rick St Dennis
Airless Chambers
Wendy
Julia
Susan
Lady Brayton
Black Dragon
Kay
Miko
Creepy Glowbug
Aletha
Ike
Miranda
Hazel
Monique
Shoni
Suzi
Leigh S-B Designs
DominoART
Alison
Donna M You are HERE
Donna W
Jane
De Stempelwinkel
Evil Edna
Jenn
Steph
Anna
Bombshell Stamps
Helen
Shell
Movie Magic Monthly Blog
Fiona
Serena
Little Black Kitten
Maureen
Karen
Milo
Teri

30 comments:

  1. I think the effect is amazing they look brilliant great to be hopping with you
    Jacki xx

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  2. Freakin' AWESOME make hun! What's in the box, come on, let on. . .xx

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  3. Funny, I used that same technique on a canvas for this project, but decided to save it for another day.
    Those skulls look awesome! However you customized the technique, it worked! Brilliant work, as to be expected, Donna.

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  4. Your work is always unique and inspiring-keep rockin lady!!

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  5. how refreshing so creative and inspiring.
    susan s

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  6. hahaha, I do not think that anything you do turns out bad! There is a lot of depth and love the texture on each skull. Gorgeous Box!

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  7. Beautiful project! I think the technique looks really cool on the skulls.:)

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  8. i think it looks so very awesome, love it lots

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  9. I hate drying time too, my friend.
    The effect you created is wonderful.
    Love these half skulls Donna... you always do the nicest stuff.
    Love BDx

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  10. Fabulosu creation :-) the skulls look amazing,,, whatever technique you used looks FAB ,, very arty :-)

    thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge :-)
    luv
    Lols x x x

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  11. Donna,
    This is the most fascinating thing I have ever seen! IDK what you were going for but these skulls have turned out super AWESOME! I have those too and I could never figure out what to do with them. Love how you put them on the box and added the roses! I just love this texture w/ the hint of those colors! Way super cool looking! You are so creative!
    Peace,
    Kristy

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  12. awesome skulls they are fantabulous

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  13. Hi Donna. Wow...your skulls are cool and they definitely qualify for Simon Says Stamp and Show's Show us something that starts with "S". :) I also wanted to thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment. Glad you liked the steampunk squash card! <3 Candy

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  14. Your skulls look a bit gross and eerie...in other words...PERFECT! That is such a wicked effect! I guess I need to take another workshop to learn how to duplicate that look. Your memento box is absolutely stunning! Your project may not have gone as planned, but it went exactly where it needed to go. You rock, Donna! Thanks for hopping and Happy Skull Appreciation Day!!!

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  15. woohaaaa...your skulls are so cool Donna. If it's made with paper, you rule! I have trouble waiting for things to dry also, lol! The whole project rocks! As always, great artwork!!!

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  16. I love the effect you achieved its got more of a bleached bone look which is awesome too! great altered box! happy SAD day!

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  17. This is fabulous Donna!! love it! Mo xxx

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  18. I recognize those skull halves- Martha Stewart. Love em! I got em too. Great minds think alike. I like your box and added flowers.

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  19. Wonderful project idea! I absolutely love the way you placed the skulls on top of a box. Wonderfully creative and fun!

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  20. your skulls look so creepy and amazing! Great job Donna, love the box idea. Happy Skull Day!

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  21. Very nice job! The box is cute and your skulls are really gentle and romantic)))

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  22. Your box and skulls look amazing

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  23. wow kiddo, great project, hugs

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  24. Love the effect you got with the skull, Thanks for sharing, Happy Hopping, Hazelxox

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  25. Totally creepy cool skulls, my friend - I think you did a great job for the first time! :) xo

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  26. FABBO Donna - you are always an inspiration :-) Gorgeous skullies !!
    IKE xxxx

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  27. your skulls are awesome! totally love them to pieces, thank you so much for sharing at LOC!
    -Laila aka Koneko

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  28. Gorgeous creation. Thanks for sharing your talent.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  29. Very creepy and creative! Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp & Show.

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Thanks for making my day!