Something for the Weekend - Part 169 - Keep it thimble!

[davescm]

Hi

It's that time again, the weekend is about to start and it's time for another challenge. The idea for this week's starter image came from @jane-e who told me how she came across a thimble which she has had since her childhood. Of course, the thimble is worn when creating things by sewing, but what can you make from from the thimble itself?

The “rules”:

* Anything goes, as long as it meets the forum rules on decency, copyright etc

* Anyone, and everyone, is welcome to have a go, whether you are a complete beginner or a Photoshop expert. This is not just for our forum "regulars".

* There are no prizes apart from the chance to practice, show off, or bring a bit of humour and fun. Don't be shy, join in and have a go!

* The starter image is made available for you to use in this forum challenge only.

To download the image below at full size, hover over the image and click on the circle with the arrows at the top right. Then, when the image opens in its own window, right click and choose “Save Image As/Save Target As” (or similar depending on your browser).

When posting back your image – please use the blue reply button in this first post. If posting a comment on someone else’s entry then please use the grey reply button next to their image post.

Have fun

Dave

[Jacob Bugge]

Click/RightClick to get closer, Click Here to see in Chrome 

[davescm]

Glasgow I presume. I wonder where the cone went? 🙂

Dave

[Jacob Bugge]

Indeed, Dave.

The traffic cone has been replaced a few times albeit briefly, but only this once by a traffic thimble (in 2009 while the banners were yellow, and unknown to most).

[Peru Bob]

[Trevor.Dennis]

Bob, I want those coloured pencils!  I honestly get excited about really sharp pencils, and there few things I find more relaxing than sharpening them.  I spent a small fortune on a set of Pentel pencils and replacement leds for my workshop, but I rarely use them because I love using the wooden pencils. I work my way through the box and when the last one loses its sharp tip, I have the pleasure of putting them all through the wind-up sharpener.   It's a funny old world. 

Hmmm... it didn't take long to go off topic this week.  Sorry Dave.

[Jacob Bugge]

Trevor, you will have to resist overrelaxing and ending up with a stump.

I believe a handheld one is safer, but maybe insufficiently relaxing.

[Peru Bob]

I have the pleasure of putting them all through the wind-up sharpener.   It's a funny old world. 

By @Trevor.Dennis

I have one of those, an old Boston, in my workshop.

In addition to sharpening my Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils, it's great for pointing dowels.

[Ussnorway]

the simple things in life give us joy 😉

[EuanWilliamson]

 

[Trevor.Dennis]

 By @EuanWilliamson

Did you dream that one up Euan?  It's very witty.  

[davescm]

A new use that we could all use. Nice one Bob.

Dave

[Trevor.Dennis]

Does anyone remember Lonnie Donegon and skiffle bands?

Does your chewing gum lose its flavor
on the bedpost overnight?
If your mother says don't chew it,
Do you swallow it in spite?
Can you catch it on your tonsils,
Can you heave it left & right?
Does your chewing gum lose its flavor
on the bedpost overnight?

[davescm]

Now that's going back a bit - pass the washboard!

Dave

[kphotopage]

[davescm]

Good thinking K and nicely done!

Dave

[Trevor.Dennis]

[davescm]

Trevor, you've just invented thimbolism 🙂

Dave

[Leslie Moak Murray]

omg Hahahahaha

[Rafael Aviles]

Mrs. Frankestein was not happy with her husband's raiding of her sewing kit for parts to use on his creature...

[davescm]

Excellent Rafael !

Dave

[Rafael Aviles]

Thanks, Dave!

[davescm]

Trevor brought us a Dr Who themed image last time, so I thought I should continue.

Dave

[jane-e]

Very clever, Dave! How did you make the energy beam spraying out of the gun stick?

~ Jane

[davescm]

Thanks Jane, I quickly modelled and rendered the top part of the Dalek then combined the render with the original image in Photoshop. I didn't have a lot of time so it's not too detailed. The 'energy beam' is just painted Photoshop brushstrokes with a stroke and outer glow added in Layer Styles.

Dave