Monday, March 9, 2015

parley view parsnip. . . The Book !

Many times I have been asked about the very large black bird
in my library. It is a book.
One of Daughters degrees is in Book Arts.
This was one of her final projects.
And I got to keep it when she was moving around.
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 When you lift the wing the book slides out
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 As you can see there are no words.
But a map of the birds world and travels
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I am so lucky to be able to have this book in my home.
What a wonderful vision Daughter has.

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My book are all hand made but oh so normal
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 This was for a friends trip to London and Paris
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One of my handmade haiku books.
You have seen this one before but I didn't have any photos
of my newest small books that are really more like cards.
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Just normal
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Here is your pretty to start the week.
 The not so normal thehamish 

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 i thehamish is knowin' nutthing
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So innocent so. . . .  . wahahahahaaa woohoo

Meanwhile back at the ranch,
 the wonderful Watson
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lucky. . . parsnip
music. . . Blackbird,  Carley Simon


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33 comments:

  1. PatMarch 9, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    No prizes for guessing where your daughter gets her talent from.
    The boys are looking fine - thanks to their Mum.

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 9, 2015 at 9:23 AM

      Thank You Pat
      But she is just so much more talented.
      She has a style that is all her own that is years beyond anything I have done.

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  2. Janie JunebugMarch 9, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    I love the bird. I'm surprised you dare to take him outside. What if he flew away? Good morning, thehamish.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 9, 2015 at 10:10 AM

      He enjoys his new life in the library among my books

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    2. The Happy WhiskMarch 10, 2015 at 5:36 PM

      I was thinking the same thing about him being outside.

      Very, very nice though.

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  3. SuzannaMarch 9, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    What wonderful books, and lovely Watson and thehamish...have recently discovered your blog, and enjoy it a lot...

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  4. CherdoMarch 9, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Now I officially think the bird is the coolest thing in the world. Mind. Blown.

    How can I use this in class....mmmmm....

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 9, 2015 at 10:22 AM

      Daughter has done so many different books.
      Many foldout.
      Why don't you try one that is folded into a tin or box ?

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    2. CherdoMarch 10, 2015 at 9:53 AM

      I'm thinking of a Poe tie-in for next year. I do a lot of lapbooking with kids.

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    3. angryparsnipMarch 10, 2015 at 10:39 AM

      I think you could try a 2 dimensional book that could open up.
      I did a cloud book that way for a friends birthday.

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  5. RoosMarch 9, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    What an amazing bird. And what a peace of art. Just love it just like all your other special books.
    The dogs look great. Still going strong!
    Have a nice week parsnip.

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 9, 2015 at 12:39 PM

      I know and I get to keep it even though she has her own home now.
      Very tiny home but super cute home.

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  6. The Weaver of GrassMarch 9, 2015 at 12:16 PM

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    I hope they are both proud that a Scottish Terrier won this year's Crufts Championship!

    That bird book is exquisite.

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 9, 2015 at 12:40 PM

      I didn't see the Crufts this year. I usually try to watch but I was so busy with thehamish.
      Now I must zoom and look it up.

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  7. Intangible HeartsMarch 9, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    How do you stand so much cuteness? Anyway, did you know Penny (from Penniless Hearts) majored in graphic arts but specialized in bookmaking and binding? :)

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 9, 2015 at 2:43 PM

      I wish daughter could have gone to work somewhere with her degrees in Books. But you need to know someone even though Mills is the last Collage that has a degree in Book Arts. She knows how to repair, bind, print and make books.
      But what your mum wants is trumped by outside forces.

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  8. doodles n daydreamsMarch 9, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    Your daughter is very talented as are you, all of the books are clever.
    Nice to see the square ones looking good.

    Diana

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  9. NormaMarch 9, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    The book is amazing, Gayle...and Hamish and Watson are adorable, as always!

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 9, 2015 at 11:01 PM

      I am so lucky i get to have that book in my home.

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  10. William KendallMarch 9, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    What a marvelous concept!

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  11. TamagoMarch 10, 2015 at 4:14 AM

    I really really love the book your daughter made. Who would think the bird is a book! Especially when it's outside, the bird looks so real. Love that beak! I love your haiku books, too. They are so beautiful and soothing!

    Your square ones are looking great :-) Have a wonderful day!

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 10, 2015 at 10:42 AM

      Thank you so much I appreciate the kind words about my haiku. I really enjoy writhing them.

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  12. Lynn BenoitMarch 10, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    Awesome birdbook!

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  13. KirkMarch 10, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    Your daughter is very clever. Didn't even know there was such a thing as book arts.

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 10, 2015 at 10:49 AM

      Well someone needs to know how to make. repair and take care of books.
      And it is my Daughter ! I wish she could have found a job in that field.
      When she was at University, Mills was the last school who still taught this class.
      The world is not just IT people. But I think we are losing the joy of books.

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  14. Mac n' JanetMarch 10, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    Very impressive, love the bird book, your daughter is very talented. Also liked your book, you're very creative.

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  15. Em ParkinsonMarch 10, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    Please tell your daughter she is a genius from me! I absolutely love it. Yours too Parsnip! xx

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 10, 2015 at 10:07 PM

      awww that is very nice of you and I will tell her.

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