Saturday, 1 January 2011

Curious


Is it chained to prevent anybody hurting it?

Is it dangerous?

Or is there another reason?

I'll leave it to you to decide.


Shadow box by Twiddleybitz, papers by Graphics45 & 7 Gypsies. Heart sewn and stuffed by me (that's why it's a bit of an odd shape).

This is my entry for the latest Play date Cafe challenge.

And finally, A happy new year to one and all - may it bring you love, laughter and happiness.
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25 comments:

  1. Zue1 January 2011 at 20:12

    It may be chained, but for whatever reason at least there is a key!!
    The heart looks good to me; you can't be too imperfect for my liking. I reckon hearts are all slightly different shapes anyway.
    This heart has probably been hurt,(emotionally) in the past and has decided to hide behind chains and will only hand the key over to someone who is brave enough to enter the shadows to release it.

    I hope this year brings you all good things; happy New Year, Nigel.

    I also like your previous posting.
    Sue xx

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  2. Suzanne B aka brookfies1 January 2011 at 20:19

    Very very different Nigel. Like it!
    Happy new year to you too! Its going to be a good one!

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  3. Lisa Somerville1 January 2011 at 20:23

    Wonderful shadow box, creative use of this weeks PDCC colors. The added stuffed heart looks fab with your added chains and key! Wishing you a creative 2011!

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  4. Janna Werner1 January 2011 at 20:29

    Hi Nigel, that´s really crafty and creative, love it! Happy new year to you as well.

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  5. Papillon1 January 2011 at 20:34

    Lovely piece of work, Nigel-it may be chained to reign in its enthusiasm-beware when it is set free!!
    Thanks for encouraging me to enter the world of blogging-and brill that you are my first follower!I'm so chuffed!
    Wishing you a very happy and creative 2011. Chris M x

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  6. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans1 January 2011 at 21:15

    Love this piece Nigel, I love hearts and I love the addition of the chains, very creative. Happy New Year, Tracy x

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  7. A'n'G Johnson1 January 2011 at 21:23

    I really like this one Nigel. Your crafts are always so well put together.

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  8. Sherry Goodloe1 January 2011 at 21:29

    When I clicked on your piece I immediately broke out in song "chain chain chain . . .chain of fools" by Aretha Franklin for some reason *smiles*. LOVE your latest creation Nigel.

    Happy New Year to you!

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  9. Unknown1 January 2011 at 21:43

    Whatever it is Nigel ... it is also rather lovely! Happy New Year!

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  10. Sue Lelli 2 January 2011 at 03:58

    Nigel, your creations are always so interesting and more of a work of art than anything else! LOVE it!

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  11. Junibears2 January 2011 at 09:05

    Oh this is such a great piece Nigel. Very creative and meaningful. I see you're also handy with a needle! Hugs xx

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  12. Anonymous2 January 2011 at 09:33

    Nigel, that's so cool. I love that idea.
    I don't think that the heart is dangerous. It's nestled in there with care and protected well. There lies near it a key and I image that the lock is not too far away, but it's not always easy to find it.

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  13. Paul B2 January 2011 at 15:10

    Excellent! I love the peculiar heart shape. Makes it look very contemporary. Brilliant idea. Px

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  14. camcraft2 January 2011 at 16:31

    Oh Nigel. Your work is amazing!
    A shadow box has been on my 'wish list of things to do' for quite a while now but as yet not got round to getting on and doing.
    Carole x

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  15. Maria2 January 2011 at 18:21

    Very creative card! Just love that big red heart! Happy New Year!!!

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  16. Joanne Leddy2 January 2011 at 19:20

    Beautiful. This is truly inspired. I think your heart is perfect - lopsided, a few stitches exposed, and stuffed by loving hands ... isn't that the way hearts are suppose to be? Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Hazel2 January 2011 at 22:39

    This is very classy and creative, Nigel - love it. Happy new year x

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  18. Anonymous2 January 2011 at 22:46

    I think it's fab, Nigel.

    Hope 2011's a great on for you.

    Lisa xoxo

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  19. TuKara3 January 2011 at 16:37

    Super creation!!!!Bonne Annee!!!

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  20. Colleen Dietrich5 January 2011 at 02:14

    Neat piece of art, Nigel. It has many stories inside, just waiting to come out. We are so glad you joined us at the Play Date Cafe this week, too!

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  21. Savannah O'Gwynn5 January 2011 at 20:33

    OH, NIgel--this shadow box is fab! I love that heart with the key! Great job! Thanks so much for joining in the fun over at the Cafe and for playing along with us at PDCC:}

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  22. ~*~Patty S8 January 2011 at 00:52

    Absolutely brilliant Nigel!
    This piece speaks to me in so many ways!
    Bravo!!!
    oxo from Virginia

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  23. Asia King (aka Joanna K)8 January 2011 at 21:15

    Absolutely striking design! I am speachless... so full of mistery and so beautifully made..;) Well done my friend!
    And warmest happy new year wishes! x

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  24. Neil8 January 2011 at 22:39

    THIS is Fabulous! Roght up my street, I love the composition.

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  25. Jen W.10 January 2011 at 00:05

    I think it's being fiercely guarded as it's been damaged in the past (hence the "bit of an odd shape"). It's not going to give up that key again very easily.

    I love it.

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