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Alpha Challenge - Z is for Zoophyte


Hi Chaps!  I'm sharing my Z page for the Craft Barns Alpha Challenge today...




and Z is for Zoophyte.  Er, what?!  Well I didn't fancy doing zebra so I chose another animal-y word.  It basically means an animal that looks like a plant.  The wood turned out a fair bit redder than I intended but, this will happen when you pick up the wrong coloured pencil!  :/




So there he is, Mr Twiggy, perched on some redwood, either planning to take over the world or conducting an orchestra!!  Hehe!

Thanks for stopping by
:)


Comments

  1. Great word and page, love the red of the tree, looks like the perfect colours to me

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  2. I think orchestra, love it and the word - now I even know what it means - LOL. BJ

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  3. Mr Sticky on a Giant Redwood! Love your drawings and sense of humour!!

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  4. Fabulous choice Laura. I always learn something new from your alpha pages. I think Mr Stick is ready to rule the forest.
    Thank you always for your kind comments on my pieces :0) x

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  5. Hi Laura - I enjoyed your post and your word choice too. He looks great and I like to think of him as conducting - it's something about the way he's holding his left "arm". Love it. MMx

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  6. Great pages again this time Laura - you are really talented! Claire x

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  7. Great word, I don't think that one was in my dictionary. Love your page though! Hugs Frea

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  8. Love Mr Twiggy - taking over the world me thinks lol!

    MaggieH

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  9. That's wonderful, a great take on the Z.

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  10. Excellent word and depiction. Just another stunning page from you - your drawings are very realistic. Having used coloured pencils a couple of letters back, I will give you even more credit - they are not the most forgiving medium. lol. I will go for Mr Twiggy ruling the world - why not after all.

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  11. Brilliant drawing & I love the reddish tree (mahogany maybe?)

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  12. Fabulous choice and a great drawing! I remember hav!ng some in a jar as a child - weird creatures, but why not :)

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  13. Great pages and good word choice! xx

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  14. I am impressed with the texture in your wood, not easy with pencils! It's a fun choice of word too (one that I didn't know!).

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  15. Amazing work. The bark is awesome.
    New word for me too (but then that's no surprise in this challenge... )
    Thanks for playing
    Izzy

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