Thursday, February 21, 2013

Altered Dictionary - H

This time for the Altered Dictionary Alpha Challenge at The Craft Barn the letter is H. 
 
I have chosen the word
Haberdashery
 
I have been worried what I would do when a letter gave me no clue to what word I could choose to depict art-wise.  That's what happened this time.  I looked through a lot of H words the first couple of days.  A week ago my father asked me to get him a pair of suspenders the next time I was near the haberdashery.  Although I knew a haberdashery meant retail, I did not know to what extent. 
 
My 1935 dictionary says it's men's wear.
 
 
However, a modern Internet search reveals haberdashery to be practically anything sold retail.
 
The word Haberdashery is from a clip art advertisement.  I tinted the white printer paper with chalk.  The line of men are a scrap of fabric printed to paper and also tinted with chalk.  The portrait is printed from an Internet search and the umbrella man is a Tim Holtz rubber stamp.
 
I like this word; haberdashery is fun to say.  But I struggled to figure out how to illustrate it.  In the end I think I found a fun way to depict my word and alter my dictionary page.
 
xxx
Annie
 
 

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38 comments:

  1. sheila 77February 21, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Yes, haberdashery is a great word to say. Haberdashery to me has a vague specific meaning if that's not an oxymoron, sort of a sewing supplies, underwear, lace doilies and tablecloths type of shop. I do like your illustration for the word and this dictionary looks happy to have it, as it's an illustration that fits the dictionary's style, less altered book, more enhanced book.

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  2. BarbFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    I like that word

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  3. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    That's a word we don't hear or say these days. I love your page.

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  4. pinsandneedlesFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Annie...it's a great word...haberdashery! I love how you altered your page...love the mixed media you used and the stamp is perfect.

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  5. carolFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    I always thought that Haberdashery was for men's things. Funny how words go with the "times".....I bet I haven't heard that word in 40 years. You must have an old dictionary. The only thing in mine is "haberdasher" which is a dealer in men's shirts, neckties, and hats. Who knew?

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  6. ellen gets craftyFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    I love your word choice and your page design. You are so creative and this dictionary is turning into a great piece of art!

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  7. PatFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    How interesting, haberdashery has always meant all those little bits and pieces for sewing. Sadly what used to be glorious shops have almost disappeared.

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  8. Cindy SharpFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Well done!

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  9. LesleyFebruary 21, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Very creative art work to depict haberdashery! Love it!

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  10. CreateologyFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Annie this is a great word from the past. It is very fitting for your vintage dictionary. Your artwork displays very well the meaning of haberdashery. Such a gallant word. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...

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  11. waggonswestFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Annie, I really love this project. It is turning out so well. This page is wonderful.

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  12. bohemiannie! artFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    You sure did find a fun way to depict H and alter your page. It's great to hear about the techniques used...and to see your fabulous results.

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  13. Judy1522February 21, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    Wonderful word and I like the way you illustrated it.

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  14. ElaineFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    Great depiction of your word and love your choice of stamps. I always thought haberdashery was sewing stuff but maybe I should go read my dictionary!!

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  15. chrissieFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Brilliant page Annie and a great word for sure

    Love Chrissie xx

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  16. KarenFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    Your altered dictionary is my favorite of anything!! So love this :)

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  17. JoanFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Love your dictionary page especially the row of men. Icollect vintage sewing items so haberdashery has always been a word I use and I'm old enough to remember the lovely little shops that sold all the bits and pieces! My dictionary gives both the UK and USA meanings of the word.Love how this challenge makes us examine the meanings of the words more closely

    Joan

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  18. RachelFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    I think you found the perfect way to illustrate a fantastic word! I will say this again...Love this project!

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  19. Suzi BFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Great word, great images
    Suzi B x

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  20. SusanFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Great page! I love the images you used!

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  21. UnknownFebruary 22, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    I love this page particularly of all you've done so far. I'm wondering if sometime you'd llike to give a little detail on how you search for some of these clever illustrations you find. I'm not always fortunate to find what I'm search for. Just a thought. I always think of haberdashery as a British word; I wonder if stores in the US were ever called aberdasheries. Good thing to find out, right? I'm on it!

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  22. ♥ Mys ♥February 22, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Love your page :)
    The word doesn´t ring any bells with me - we didn´t learn that in school...*lol*...
    *Hugs, Inger*

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  23. paulaexukFebruary 23, 2013 at 3:59 AM

    I had no idea that the American meaning of the word was gentleman's outfitter. I learn something every day. My grandparents had a haberdashery in the English sense of the word. Love the simplicity of your page and monotone colour.

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  24. TwinkleToes2dayFebruary 23, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    I too have always associated the word Haberdashery, with sewing bits no bobs. How fascinating to read of a different explanation. I think your page is wonderful :0) Mo

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  25. ScrapmateFebruary 24, 2013 at 3:02 AM

    Well I guess in the 1930's it had a different meaning and I like how you've gone with the dictionary definition. Just shows how language changes over time. I love the images you've used they look in keeping with the dictionary and the definition.

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  26. MaggieFebruary 24, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Great word choice a word not really used anymore and your page is wonderful

    MaggieH

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  27. The House of BearsFebruary 24, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Fabulous, we livebthe older words, and your illustration of it is great.

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  28. RikaFebruary 24, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Fantastic page!

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  29. lena-dailyscrapFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Great pages - LOVE those stamps!

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  30. Maisie MoonshineFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Fabulous images and a great page. Great word too. MM x

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  31. Maisie MoonshineFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Fabulous images and a great page. Great word too. MM x

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  32. Maisie MoonshineFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Fabulous images and a great page. Great word too. MM x

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  33. Maisie MoonshineFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Fabulous images and a great page. Great word too. MM x

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  34. Maisie MoonshineFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Fabulous images and a great page. Great word too. MM x

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  35. GioFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Very elegant and classy interpretation!

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  36. SylviaMarch 2, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    Super page, fascinating how you learn new meanings of words in this challenge, I always associated haberdashery with bits and pieces for sewing!

    Sylv xx

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  37. SandyMarch 2, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Very clever and well done Annie - this is so much fun!
    sandy

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  38. AnonymousMarch 8, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Fantastic page !!!
    love it
    Thanks for playing with us at the Craft Barn
    Izzy

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