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" />" width="500" height="214" alt="ccb" />" />When I was working on Charley's room, she had this vision.
She asked me to paint a blue bird flying on a pink heart background.
The bird was to have a white belly and orange beak, and should be carrying a ribbon. She was very specific....down to the points on the ribbon's ends.
Since I am not a fine artist,
I put Charley up to commissioning her Aunt Sunny for the job.
I asked Sunny to call it Charley's Christmas present.
The temptation to buy something plastic, something mass produced, something wal-mart....is always present. There is obviously value in these gifts. We appreciate ALL gifts we are given.
But when you have the ability to give something handmade, you should go for it.
Don't feel the pressure to supplement it with something store bought.
Realize that homemade gifts,
even when there is not a dime spent on them,
are valuable!
I'm afraid that simple concept has become lost in our world.
It's these gifts that teach the recipient to appreciate the thoughtful effort
it takes to actually produce something specifically designed for them!
This piece of art is definitely a gift that will be treasured.
Charley won't forget who gave it to her and how
much consideration it took to get it just right.
I hope you have saved the picture that is in this blog. It is beautiful. You are right. Handmade gifts are the best.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful!! Sunny is pretty awesome too!
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of my all my girls. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Yes, handmade gifts have become a lost art...as is appreciation for any gifts. Glad you are teaching both to Charley.
ReplyDeleteBowing at your mommy excellence,
Nica
Thanks for blogging about my artwork, sister. I'm glad you and Charley love it as much as I loved making it for her. Looks great in the room! Sorry about the annoying hanging job. Haha
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