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Friday, June 24, 2011

now I can show it

the birthday present for my sister, that is


it's about 7 X 11 inches
the base is an old book cover
and I added lots of layers of collage,
gesso, pen, paint, oil pastel, jewels, etc.


I centered it around a vintage advertisement for a washing machine
and as I was working, a story was taking shape in my head


my sister loves retro, vintage, fun, quirky stuff
so I was thinking of her the whole time I was making this
it has her personality all over it
especially the crowns


here is the story:

of course, I used my new typewriter :)
the story is glued to the back of the piece
... all of it just for fun ...


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18 comments:

  1. ElizabethJune 24, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    What a fine present you've made -- there's nothing like sisters who share one's sensibilities!

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  2. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJune 24, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    A very imaginative gift! Happy day, Tammy

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  3. She Who DoodlesJune 24, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    i love it. the message is great.

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  4. ooglebloopsJune 24, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    So many artsy uses for an old book cover - this is great!!!

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  5. Gayle PriceJune 24, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Just gorgeous and soooo much fun ! Love the story and love all the clever little details. Isn't it great creating something for someone you know so well.....you just know they are going to love and really appreciate it. have a great weekend Kimmie. xx

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  6. ELKJune 24, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    special gift kimmie ..

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  7. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Kimme, what a beautiful blog you have created and what creative talent I see here in this post. Thanks for coming to see me and leaving a note. Aren't teacups the greatest!
    Blessings and hugs from Arizona,
    Dorothy

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  8. sukipoetJune 25, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    this is adorable. what a sweet sister you are. and you know, the washing machine is my most favorite appliance. i just love to hear it aggitate and spin doing its cleaning work.

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  9. Catharina MariaJune 25, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    What a lovely present for your sister Kimmie .
    big hug ♥RINI♥

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  10. DianneJune 25, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Love it Kimmie!

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  11. ~*~Patty SJune 25, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    OH what fun and such a wonderfully layered and thoughtful collage piece dear Kimmie

    Bet your sis Loves your gift for her SO much...the story really makes it too!
    oxo

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  12. StephJune 26, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    a beautiful gift indeed, Kimmie..your sister is so fortunate to receive this handmade heartfelt gift for her birthday...

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  13. Bleubeard and ElizabethJune 26, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Oh wow! This is adorable and I LOVE the back (no pun intended) story you created.

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  14. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    LOL, the story is great. I am sure she chuckled with this one. Lovely gift. xox Corrine

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  15. JaneJune 26, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    What a wonderful gift! Truly a treasure.

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  16. HalleJune 28, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    LOVE IT! Fantastic how the story came together while working on the piece.

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  17. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    WOW! What a glorious gift made with oodles & oodles of creativity. What a great idea to use a book cover as a base. I just bought a typewriter this week for $1.50. Pretty excited about it! Keep on creating!

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  18. aleJune 29, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    how happy your sister with your lovely present!!!lovele love love!!!!!!and funnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!muchisimos besos dear kimmie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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