( click on picture to enlarge) First up on this bulletin board was the large swirling planet at the upper right . It features a reflective back which gives the planet back lighting making it seem to put out an energy field as you look at the board and walk our room.
Next up was the dragon. I had fun using the textured paper and hand cutting the pieces for the face, a technique best used by co-worker John Jack, but more about John later on.
The Squirrel is a constant companion to my bulletin boards. Here animal rights activists may have cause for concern.
The Pegasus fuels so many imaginations. To begin with a horse of any kind is a neat creature indeed. Add wings to it and we’re off to the races! Anyone will tell you I’m a fool for glitter of any kind. And to think: I could have grown up some day!
Here’s to your favorite dreams, fantasies and wishes. May they all come true as mine often do on my bulletin boards.
Hello to 2012. And oh–John Jack will be adding Mary Poppins and a man riding a magic carpet in the upper left hand corner of this board soon. Next up for me is a huge bulletin board featuring a castle, knight and fire-breathing dragon. It is the year of the Dragon. Pictures of that one will be coming soon!
Franque23
I work for The Alachau County Library District….





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January 8, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Barbara
Beautiful dragon!
January 8, 2012 at 7:37 pm
franque23
from a totally beautiful gal!!! thanks Barbara—I know you like Dragons and we really should start working on that book again.:-)
January 8, 2012 at 8:19 pm
Jennifer
I’m repeating myself, but…
(Music to “Candyman” playing to these lyrics) … Who can take a bulletin board … Gerald Franquemont can! Gerald Franquemont can! … cause he sprinkles it with love and makes the whole library sing …
You really are able to manifest magic in the visual arena and a wonderful, positive person. I am so happy to count you as my friend. I do believe many wishes and dreams will be coming true this year – here’s to 2012!
January 9, 2012 at 11:33 pm
franque23
Love hearing you sing that tune:-)
January 8, 2012 at 9:16 pm
Kelly
I love it.
But you already knew that.
January 9, 2012 at 11:32 pm
franque23
Kelly I’m so glad you got to see the board in person!
January 8, 2012 at 11:44 pm
Tomiko
Love it!
January 9, 2012 at 11:31 pm
franque23
Yes! Great to hear from you Tomiko!!!
January 9, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Sharon Franquemont
Really fantastic fantasy ride for my eyes and heart! Love seeing it.
January 9, 2012 at 11:32 pm
franque23
Thanks Sis- I had a lot of fun thinking about it and then making it.