Time Machine..science fiction..science fact.

 I got a little carried away trying to build a Time Machine out of stuff  “I found in the shed”.

It got a little complex..pretty sure it would work though.

Science Fiction/ Science Fact - Looking Into The Future

Theme Of The Week - Science Fiction / Science Fact?

This weeks theme is all about the future or maybe the past? What do scientists get up to in their labs? What inventions will we get in the brave new world? Will we ever get those jet packs they always promised us? Have fun!

World Collage Day - A Collage A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

.....but not the optician!

WORLD COLLAGE DAY 2024

 

World Collage Day - I -Spy Collage

A page from my sketchbook.

world-collage-day: International Collage Certificate

World collage day ..11th May 2024

 Oops dated this one wrongly…forgot to reset the stamp.

Class of 24 learn all about the secrets of collage making…

World Collage Day - It's A Happening Thing!

Theme Of The Week - World Collage Day - 11th May

It's World Collage Day on Saturday apparently so let your imagination run wild and make something appropriate! Of course anything is possible and the world is full of possibilities! Include some glue and scissors maybe or a collagist at work perhaps or something completely different. Have fun! If you are on Instagram you can hashtag #worldcollageday2024

fantasy-dinner: Fictional TV Dinner.

FANTASY DINNER -- "The Mirage on the Overland Trail"

WESTWARD HO!

Black & white photograph depicts the Overland Trail circa 1862.

Migrants pause during their 2,000 mile, 5 month trip from Independence, Missouri to the coast of the United States.

I can image more than one of the travelers wishing they could sit down to a home cooked meal.

Fantasy dinner.

 I think I was just thinking massive cake or biscuit.  (Then I noticed it says Dog Biscuit…)

I would prefer a fancier cake to be honest…

Made this watching the interior design challenge….i think it influenced me.

Fantasy Dinner - Lunch With Beryl

Theme Of The Work - Fantasy Dinner

Create your fantasy meal or a guest list of who might attend. Have fun and don't eat too much!

WEST END GIRLS (my fav Pet Shop Boys song)

"West End Girls"

Inspired by he haunting synth-pop hit by The Pet Shop Boys.

pet-shop-(boys): The Peace & Love Pet Shoppe

Pet Shop (Boys) - How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?

Pet Shop

 Mavis wasn’t sure the local pet shop told her the truth…the kitten seemed to have grown larger than her last cat and the puppy was a lot smellier than she expected……..

Pet Shop (Boys) - Dog Ends

From the archives.

Theme Of The Week - The Pet Shop ( Boys )

So inspired by the documentary on BBC iplayer we watched last night about the band - this can be either about them ( lots of arty videos to inspire you maybe?) or just pet shops in general. Was never really a big fan of the duo but do have their Greatest Hits on CD I picked up from a charity shop. I must give it a spin sometime! have fun!

room-101: Soap Operas

Room 101 - Road Kill

From the archives. Nobody likes to see squashed animals on the road. On our road trips to Yorkshire we see quite a lot. There are actually poeple who take road kill home to cook! They definately belong in Room 101.

ROOM 101 -- Where a prisoner's worst fears are manifested

 Being a dedicated (and lifetime) member of "Weight Watchers" for 29 years, you get the "picture".

Room 101 - Victorian Values

Room 101.

This is where I think my lost post goes too…

 

THEME of The Week - Room 101 ( your pet hates )

What would you put in Room 101 ? Tell us about your pet hates and most disliked things in collage form. Have fun!

Artist Trading Cards - U - May - Kit

Artist Trading Cards - Packet Of Three

atcs: Alien ATC

RECORD BREAKERS on ATC's

 

Here we have documented (on these ATCs!) record breaking oversized images of an APPLE, TREE PEONY and STARFISH. Thanks to our lovely models for showing us the true to life scale! (Please click on the image to make it larger.)

Artist Trading Cards - Count The Shapes

Hazel gave me some card stock made from old cereal packets so I used a couple of those and kept some remnants of its previous life. I was amused by the old candle box card and found one of the Two Ronnies to feature in it. That 4 candles sketch is forever etched on my brain!

atcs: Record Breaking Events?

Family with the world spinning top record. (ATCs)

 Images gleaned from one of Dave’s 2001 Life magazines.

Theme..Artist Trading cards (Record Breakers)

 We haven’t done Artist Trading Cards in a while..(..and I already have some cards cut ready to use).

2.5inches by 3.5 inches.

The starting point is “record breakers”. (Or you can just do what you want).

Look forward to seeing your results.

headlines: Animals Mix-Up Solved!

From the Daily Star Saturday 6th April 2024.

Headlines - Gardener Creates Scenes Under Water

HEADLINES: 2 ASTRONAUTS WALK AND WORK FOR HOURS ON MOON'S SURFACE

In our household, we do not subscribe to hard copy newspapers any more.

Cost is prohibitive. BUT I happened to remember an oversized book I "thrifted"

entitled FRONT PAGE, a book of historic headlines from the NY Times!

Tenants facing no-fault eviction ordeal.

 Moving is never fun..especially when you collect a lot of interesting stuff…and you are given no choice…really horrible feeling not having a secure home.

The Man in the red tie is our Labour MP, Mike Amesbury.

Theme of the Week - HEADLINES

Pick a headline in your local paper or newspaper and make a collage inspired by it. Add a photo of the newspaper headline if you can. Have fun!

all fools & easter: Easter Theatre & Happy Easter all!

From the Archives.

Not as many Easter songs as Christmas, but here's a cracker from XTC

"Easter Theatre" released 25 years ago this week.

https://youtu.be/vgUuaiiRTas?si=LX6LPsMUXm6247Cj

IN HER EASTER BONNET...

 It should be noted skunks are opportunistic feeders and will happily eat eggs if they come upon some.

Hot cross buns on tv.

 Thank you for the great themes Ron.

Happy Easter to all…xxx

Happy Easter To All You Bunnies And Chicks!

All the best for the Spring Holiday! Don't eat too many chocky eggs and hot cross buns!

all-fools-&-easter: News of The Fools.

Theme: All Fools & Easter!

Ahead of Easter and Monday’s April Fool’s Day. Collages based around fools and foolish things and/or Easter.

Merry-andrews, jesters, bunnies, clowns, egg puns, bozos etc, etc... all welcome.

This is the end my two month captaincy of the themes for now.

Thanks for all the terrific collages posted. - Ron

stories-of-the-sea: Sea of Merz Illustrated - The Stowaway.

STORIES of the SEA: "Sweet Molly Malone"

 I was very excited to find "The Sea's Valentines" namely beautiful Heart Cockles to make Molly's skirt. And of course she's swooping in on a Mussel. To add to her outfit I place two bivalves called "Angel Wings".

Stories Of The Sea - Cloudy Seascape

Stories Of The Sea - The Tale Of The Five Bobbing Boys

Stories of the Sea.

 Not sure what the story is..looks a little fishy.

Theme: Stories of the Sea.

Ahoy there! Collages inspired by the seven seas.

A buccaneering cruise on the high seas?

Or perhaps a quiet chill-out at the coast. Bon voyage!

riddle-me-ree: I start with an "M".....

I start with an “M”,

end with an “X”

& have a never ending amount of letters? What Am I?

I think Michael will get this one.

RIDDLE-ME-REE: What kind of foods are the most fun at parties?