Another artist I know paints/draws in children's books (as her art journal) - she said that the paper used in children's books is usually thicker, so it holds up well. Interesting. Love this skull. And, I didn't know that myosotis also meant "mouse's ears". Interesting and cute. I'm now picturing mice with cute forget-me-nots circling their little heads.
I thought it would be too shiny- I will get hold of some old children books and give it a go, maybe coating it first.