Craft Barn's 15th Quotes and Lyrics Challenge

I want to thank Helen, because I couldn't access the Craft Barn's latest challenge (which is Mind and/or Ignorance) on my computer.  I got to their link through Helen's blog, and for that I'm extremely grateful.

As soon as I saw the words, I knew the quote I wanted to use.  I began with a concept, a mannequin mask sent to me by Annette, aka Voodoo Vixen, a used file folder, and a few Twinkling H2Os.

After the colors were sufficiently saturated, I began applying them

to the substrate with a brush.  Next, I played the waiting game, where I was forced to allow the inks to dry.

Then it was a bit of a task finding enough letters stickers to create 

the "MIND" quote.  I wasn't sure I could scan this piece, but decided to try, since the colors were so dull in my evening craft room.

The quote is originally attributed to Terry Forster, an obese American major league baseball pitcher, who first cited it in response to a comment about his diet.  Others, mainly comedians, have cited it, also.

A couple of detail shots,


and the entire quote: A waist is a terrible thing to MIND.

Thanks to everyone who visited during the previous challenge.  And thanks go to Fiona, who always leaves a nice comment, even though I can't reciprocate.  And, yes, I visited everyone again last time, and plan to again this fortnight.  Just had to get that fun word in somewhere!