Over at Mixed Media Monday this week Cindy has issued us with the challenge "mothers", which is well timed with Mother's Day next Sunday here in Oz and in lots of other parts of the world. I decided to make a box in honour of my daughter-in-law's first Mother's Day. You can see a pic of her and my absolutely gorgeous first grandchild, Lucy on the box. The box is covered with vintage papers of all sorts which were then further distressed with gesso and distress inks. I also used computer generated words and image, and "sunk" it all under a few coats of acrylic wax medium. A beautiful flower motif and some lace around the lid finished the box off. I don't know what it is with me and show tunes at the moment, but the words to the Stephen Sondheim song kept running through my head when I was thinking about this project, so they had to be a part of it. I hope my lovely daughter-in-law enjoys this small gift in honour of her first Mother's Day.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Mixed Media Monday - Mothers
Over at Mixed Media Monday this week Cindy has issued us with the challenge "mothers", which is well timed with Mother's Day next Sunday here in Oz and in lots of other parts of the world. I decided to make a box in honour of my daughter-in-law's first Mother's Day. You can see a pic of her and my absolutely gorgeous first grandchild, Lucy on the box. The box is covered with vintage papers of all sorts which were then further distressed with gesso and distress inks. I also used computer generated words and image, and "sunk" it all under a few coats of acrylic wax medium. A beautiful flower motif and some lace around the lid finished the box off. I don't know what it is with me and show tunes at the moment, but the words to the Stephen Sondheim song kept running through my head when I was thinking about this project, so they had to be a part of it. I hope my lovely daughter-in-law enjoys this small gift in honour of her first Mother's Day.
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What a lovely box. Something that will be a family treasure for years to come!
gorgeous collage!
She will love the box you have created!
Oh this is GORGEOUS! And she will be so surprised!!! How fabulous! And so meaningful--what a precious keepsake for her with your amazing art!
Hugs,
Cindy
A very beautiful personal treasure - how lovely to honor her with your art!
Oh Diane, this is such a lovely box. It's a wonderful gift to your daughter-in-law.
Gorgeous card...beautiful!!
oh you are so sweet to create this special memory of her First Mother's Day!!! it is beautiful!!!
Its gorgeous
such a special treasure!!
it's lovely
This is really stunning. What a special gift that she can treasure and use for years to come.
Oh, I know she will! What a wonderful tribute and gift, Kristin xo
wonderful....a treasured keepsake!
Wow, that's really lovely.
Oh Diane Lucy looks really cute on the very beautiful box you have made, what a great idea to make a box to your daugther-in-law I'm sure she likes it.
Anni
Hi Diane, what a priceless treasure to give, love love love this piece, those layers/texture are amazing x
Ít's beautiful, I am sure she is happy with it!
A lovely piece!
looks lovely. Must be a real precious treasure box.
what a sweet gift and a lovely thought I'm sure she'll treasure this always! Happy Mothers day to you too and I hope you're doing something nice on Sunday. Take care:0)
This is beautiful, Diane!
Diane, This is wonderful! Such a special gift to honor her in such an important new journey! Enjoy the special day! ~Sharon
this is too cute... brought a big smile to my face. ;0
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