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 ...
18 comments:
What a fine present you've made -- there's nothing like sisters who share one's sensibilities!
A very imaginative gift! Happy day, Tammy
i love it. the message is great.
So many artsy uses for an old book cover - this is great!!!
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
special gift kimmie ..
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
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.
What a lovely present for your sister Kimmie .
big hug ♥RINI♥
Love it Kimmie!
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
a beautiful gift indeed, Kimmie..your sister is so fortunate to receive this handmade heartfelt gift for her birthday...
Oh wow! This is adorable and I LOVE the back (no pun intended) story you created.
LOL, the story is great. I am sure she chuckled with this one. Lovely gift. xox Corrine
What a wonderful gift! Truly a treasure.
LOVE IT! Fantastic how the story came together while working on the piece.
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!
how happy your sister with your lovely present!!!lovele love love!!!!!!and funnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!muchisimos besos dear kimmie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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