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Monday, May 11, 2009

Helping Hands

I've been adding bit by bit to my "Welcome and Peace" sign using MMM's weekly themes. This week's theme is "helping hands." I was nearly stumped and then I thought of "hearts and hands" ... a recurring personal theme in my life ... and then I thought of the cast aside box of Barbies we have. I used the arms from a "Kelly" doll and made the heart with foil sheeting and used hot glue to get it all stuck together and onto the sign. Using old doll arms is a little "edgy" for me - doll parts seem macabre to me - but I thought this looked like a heart ready for a hug.


MMM themes used so far: dots, easter, mermaids, beach, a significant word, and helping hands.

To see the progress week by week, click HERE.

11 comments:

  1. ooo Kimmie you've done it again! your heart and hands is brilliant and such a stunning addition to your already wonderful Peace/Welcome sign....can you tell I'm crazy about it :)

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  2. Wow Kimmie this is fantastic.
    Brilliant piece of art.

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  3. Great idea! I'm with you on the macabre aspect of doll arms, but coupled with that heart, it's a whole different experience.

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  4. I think that the heart looks as if it's stretching its arms out and dancing: a lovely image x

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  5. Just too creative and cool for words Kimmie!

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  6. Well you are right - this is perfect! such a joy to see!

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  7. Your sign is really amazing, the heart with the welcoming arms is so wonderful! What an inspiring idea to combine all the challenges.

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  8. Bravo Kimmie - what a delight! I laughed when I saw those little arms... how totally unique! =)

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  9. Oh my gosh...this is so neat...I've been away from MMM for awhile and haven't seen your ongoing work...Look forward to seeing more!

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  10. This is perfect indeed, Kimmie! Love it - you are so clever to come up with something week after week! Diane

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