Annie's been invited to her dear friend Grace's birthday. The theme is turtles. Annie's so excited! Grace is one of those kids that is as comfortable in water as she is on the back of her pony. A real joy to watch! I've made this small watercolor as her gift. I'm never sure what to do for birthday gifts? Ak! Buying gifts, yuck! I don't want more stuff, does anyone else? So if I can make a gift I will. I hope she isn't disappointed that it's not a toy.
I'm in the process of doing a write up with tutorials for this year's birthday present... a personalized library bag (complete with little pocket for library card), embroidered bookmark (also functions as a card) and a "This Book Belongs To" stamp.
That is a gift that will last a lifetime. If not in reality, then in memory. Something tells me that it will go up on the wall the night it is received. Very Charming!
I was born on April 1st in Berkeley, California. I'm enjoying a life full of satisfaction and challenge alongside my dear friend and partner, Bill, and our almost twelve year-old daughter, Annie. We have a great house and garden that we share with two dogs, nine canaries, and three fire bellied toads. We are choosing a path of living that holds everyone's needs as precious and equal. We're loving an unschooling approach to education for Annie and ourselves. We're trying to live a life with the least amount of negative impact to the enviornment. One way we're doing that is we're really trying to be mindful about what we buy, how we travel, and how we care for ourselves. I will post my ideas, challenges, and celebrations for doing so on this blog. I would love to hear any of yours too!
5 comments:
Wow, that is so pretty! You're super talented.
I'm in the process of doing a write up with tutorials for this year's birthday present... a personalized library bag (complete with little pocket for library card), embroidered bookmark (also functions as a card) and a "This Book Belongs To" stamp.
Also, my daughter just saw your painting and said, "That is so cool! I'd like that."
That is a gift that will last a lifetime. If not in reality, then in memory. Something tells me that it will go up on the wall the night it is received. Very Charming!
I love it! Happy Birthday to Annie.
Very nice custom painting!
I'd love a gift like that...so, I think others would feel the same.
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