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Wednesday, 31 August 2016

The Larger Lady WOYWW 378


This is not a very interesting workdesk - These are pages, painted with emulsion, from a small catalogue (the type which is screwed at the edges) which I intend to use as a workbook for an idea I have for a group of paintings.


It was more interesting last week but my internet was down. I bought a mannequin from what was BHS a couple of weeks ago - I only wanted the torso and thought the price at £30 was too steep but behold.... Evans department in there were selling the whole mannequin for £10. I asked why it was so much cheaper and the sales girl said that no one wanted the 'larger lady'... well this one did. I have collaged it with papers and then over painted/inked it with the intention of making it into a light when I have a bit more time. It is wearing one of my knitted creations. I still have a bottom and a pair of legs to think about.

If anyone would like to join in desk hopping on a Wednesday click on this link to Julia's place.
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21 comments:

  1. Christine31 August 2016 at 02:16

    So .... it's bottoms up to you then!!
    You never cease to amaze me with your ideas. Hope to see you later, me and my cold intend to pop in to CRUNCH at the Core Library in Solihull about 12.00 ish.
    Facemasks at the ready
    Christine #19

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  2. Sylvia/LittleTreasures31 August 2016 at 02:23

    Will be fun to see your finished pages. Great idea for the mannequin..I've seen so many on Pinterest. Think you made a good choice for the price. Enjoy a fun week

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  3. Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith31 August 2016 at 02:59

    That torso is so cool! You could keep altering it for each season to keep you occupied. I'm appalled that no one wanted the "larger" lady, LOL! Doesn't even look that large only compared to the anorexic models, I guess. Those blank pages hold a lot of promise and possibilities! Enjoy your week! zsuzsa #18

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  4. shazsilverwolf31 August 2016 at 03:06

    Hi Jackie, that torso is way cool. Love it to bits. I'm a bit shocked she'ss classed as a larger lady! No hope for the rest of us then, lol. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #6xxx

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  5. sandra de31 August 2016 at 04:28

    I love it and can't wait to see what you can do with a bottom and legs.
    sandra de @22

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  6. Morti31 August 2016 at 06:29

    Heheheheh - it never occurred to me that they'd be selling all the shop fittings too! Good purchase, eh!

    Morti @31

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  7. Anonymous31 August 2016 at 06:53

    Happy WOYWW. That is a great buy. I saw on the tv that they were selling all the shop fixtures too, but our nearest store was still 1 hour away - and I was not up to driving that far. I have a friend on Facebook who sells mannequins - all shapes and sizes! Ali x #25

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  8. My name is Cindy31 August 2016 at 08:29

    Well, yet another 'different' project today! My friend once blagged a mannequin from John Lewis (she had some connection there) forme to use in displays at work and brought it home on the train. Hope you had a car! Happy WOYWW Cindy #27

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    1. Inside the artists shed31 August 2016 at 09:20

      Yes just about got it in my little KA. People were admiring by bottom as I walked to the car.

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  9. Sue31 August 2016 at 10:22

    Hi Jackie, I love the mannequin. Maybe you could put striped stockings on the bottom half and a pair of black pointed shoes and have it stuck on your roof (the nasty witch in Wizard of Oz):)

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Happy WOYWW
    Sue #10

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  10. Twiglet31 August 2016 at 10:50

    A lovely creation but I am just chuckling at what you might make with the other half! x Jo

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  11. Felix the Crafty Cat31 August 2016 at 14:22

    Great buy, love it. Happy crafting and wishing you a great woyww, Angela x 11

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  12. StampedbyChris31 August 2016 at 16:12

    This is really cool!
    Hugs,
    Chris #23

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  13. Nikki31 August 2016 at 17:36

    Very kewl piece and if you use one leg make a lamp lol I'm sure you will figure out what to do with the rest of it hugs Nikki 2

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  14. SusanLotus31 August 2016 at 21:34

    Looking forward to see what you with the painted pages...

    Have a great week!
    SusanLotus, nr 42 WOYWW

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  15. peggy aplSEEDS31 August 2016 at 22:07

    Well, I find your desk verrrrry interesting! the look of all those blank pages just ready to be filled is wonderful. And your mannequin project is awesome. Lucky you that no one wanted the larger one!
    Happy WOYWW!
    Hugs, peggy aplSEEDS@4

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  16. BJ1 September 2016 at 01:50

    Oh so love the mannequin and the thoughts on the bottom and legs too funny. Thanks for the comment about Bible use in crafting, BJ#20

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  17. Diana Taylor1 September 2016 at 05:09

    I'm loving your mannequin, although I would hardly class her as a 'larger lady'- I think she'd perfectly proportioned. The pages look interesting and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with them. Thanks for the visit earlier, hope you have a lovely week,
    Diana #16

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  18. Julia Dunnit1 September 2016 at 06:43

    I'm just not grown up enough to avoid commenting on the fact that you're thinking about bottoms and legs...makes me smile! The mannequins look great and I LOVE the knitted jewellery!

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  19. okienurse1 September 2016 at 11:56

    interesting mannequin! I can just see it standing in the door way… I can also see myself being scared more then once because of it. Can't wait to see the top, bottom, and legs together! Have a great week. Vickie #45

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  20. Marit3 September 2016 at 01:04

    Oooh, a mannequin-lamp, that sounds so neat! Please show it when it's finished! Thanks for your visit at my blog earlier this week - it is already Saturday now, I'm very late with my woyww-visits. Have a great weekend! Marit #8

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