Thursday, May 31, 2012

Paint Party Friday: Week 12



Happy PPF!

Can't wait to show you what I've been working on . . . .

Okay, so if you read this post about "A Boy & His Guitar," then you know I've been working on some annual Birthday Gifts that I give to my little friends Camden and Ashton, a brother and sister who were born on the same day exactly seven years apart.

Well, Ashton's is now complete, and this time around, I took step-by-step pictures of the gift - a 20 x 20 decorative canvas pillow - as it was being created. I've never painted a pillow before, but when I saw the canvas case online recently, I knew that I wanted to give it a try. Wanna see the process?  

Canvas case covered in Gesso and sketched in pencil

Adding color with Caran D'ache watercolor and acrylic paints

Finished with metallic and gel pens, additional pencil and polka dots

Oh! And a handmade fabric flower with a Swarovski crystal button for her hair

"Love Lives Here"

I know the colors will compliment her room (because I helped her Mom decorate it ;) and I hope that the (newly) 12-year-old will love it as much as I love her!

Thanks for your time and have fun at the Party . . . .


Kristin xo
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60 comments:

  1. minnemieMay 31, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    This is super - she is going to love it! The brother-gift below are also fantastic. Those edges on the canvas are brilliant.

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  2. Daniele ValoisMay 31, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    I wub this pillow!!! You're on to something here, let me tell you. You must share the site to order this! Lovey love love!!! I want one soooooo badly!!! ;D

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  3. Daniele ValoisMay 31, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    I wub this pillow!!! You're on to something here, let me tell you. You must share the site to order this! Lovey love love!!! I want one soooooo badly!!! ;D

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  4. SharonMay 31, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    Oh wow just fantastic!!!

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  5. KristinMay 31, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    If you're interested, you can buy the canvas pillow cases from Scrapbook.com (the brand is Canvas Corp)
    Kristin xo

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  6. Carolyn DubeMay 31, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Luckiest 12 yr. old ever! This is beyond fabulous- I hope you take more of your art to the pillows!

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  7. AnonymousMay 31, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Ack she is lovely! And as a pillow? Full of Fabulous. Love everything about it.

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  8. UnknownMay 31, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    it is spectacular ! lovely lovely she will adore it
    -KAT

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  9. JKWMay 31, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    The use of fabric and button/beads is fun and creative. The looks is amazing. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  10. Lynn CohenMay 31, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Awesome idea...I suppose one can use any drawable fabric to do this. Would love to make my twin grandkids pillows with painted pictures of themselves! Thanks for the idea. Yours is quite precious and I know will be loved!

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  11. NettyMay 31, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    wow such a fab idea Kristin and a gorgeous make, so beautiful. May I ask how you sealed it so it doesn't run in the wash? Happy PPF, Annette x

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  12. Tammie LeeMay 31, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    this is beautiful, of course it will be loved!

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  13. Tracey FKMay 31, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    This is going to be loved and treasured... and will be an amazing addition to their bedroom... a canvas pillow is a great idea... and the result is stunning...xx

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  14. Valerie-JaelJune 1, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    This is sooooooooooooooooooo beautiful, what a wonderful present! Hugs, Valerie

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  15. GinnyJune 1, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    I love this. What a wonderful idea and gift. The colors are beautiful and I love all of the added details. Beautiful.

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  16. WrightStuffJune 1, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    She will LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!

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  17. MandyJune 1, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    Beautiful...great idea and i adore the colours together.....love the girl and especially those little houses...xxx

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  18. AbelaJune 1, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    Precious the cushion. Saludos

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  19. DianeJune 1, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    Now this is awesome!!..and love her brother's present too!!

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  20. Sinderella's StudioJune 1, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    FANTASTIC!!! Absolutely adore it! Now I need to find that canvas and give it a go!!!!!!!!
    where did you find it?
    cheers, dana

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  21. Sinderella's StudioJune 1, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    ps yes, how did you seal it?

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  22. CarinJune 1, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    Fabulous! You never cease to amaze me Kristin! What a special project! I just love it! Really Kristin, have you ever thought of selling your art? It's stunning.

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  23. Anne MandaJune 1, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    Superpretty and sweet! Love this pillow and it's colors and details!

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  24. scrapwordsmomJune 1, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Oh my goodness, Kristin...you have outdid yourself!! Sooo lovely and then to put it on a pillow. She will love it!!!

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  25. mette laumannJune 1, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Wow!!These are great!!
    LOOOOOVE TI;)
    xoxo Mette

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  26. Ritu DuaJune 1, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    I love her big blue eyes matching with her blue hair... and that pretty flower too!

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  27. MarjiJune 1, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    Wow, how cool is this? I love seeing your art on a pillow. You need to make more. Happy PPF

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  28. carlareyJune 1, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    This is so adorable! I'll bet they love getting your gifts, since they must be so different and special.

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  29. UnknownJune 1, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    You did a great job on these gifts. I love how you put the photos on the side of the canvas for the last gift. This pillow is adorable. I really like the flower for her hair. These kids are lucky to have you making such great gifts for them.

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  30. UnknownJune 1, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    BeaUtiful! What a wonderful gift!
    Happy PPF,
    Stephanie

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  31. DebbieJune 1, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Very cute! What a fantastic Idea. I'm sure she is going to love this so much.

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  32. sugar CreekJune 1, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    I love it and I'm not twelve either! lol! Gives me ideas for my daughters cheer squad!

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  33. Ayala ArtJune 1, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    The cutest pillow ever! Thanks for sharing!

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  34. Mary C. NasserJune 1, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    I just love your intense tints!
    "Love Lives Here" is truly delightful!! So talented!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  35. kristin maynesJune 1, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Awesome! I love it! Your pillow is wonderful and looks so good on your bench. Love seeing your process. Happy PPF!

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  36. JanetJune 1, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    That's one lucky 12 year old! The pillow is so cute...I'm sure she loves it.

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  37. Jen @Sadie InspiredJune 1, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Um, COMPLETE cuteness! I LOVE it. What a super sweet and thoughtful gift that I am sure will be such a treasure. I love the idea of a canvas pillow - so many different things to do. :)
    PS I love that you have a Summer of Color countdown ticking away. Too cute. Getting excited for Monday. I can't believe it is time again. Where did that time go!? xxoo

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  38. EVAJune 1, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    What a beautiful pillow for her! Gorgeous!

    Someone painted pillows for my daughters when they were younger and I still love them whenever I look at them.

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  39. AlisonJune 1, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    So gorgeous!!! Absolutely love this painting :) One very lucky girl....

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  40. GlorV1June 1, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Love the pillow. Looks great! Have a wonderful weekend, Happy PPF!

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  41. ConnieJune 1, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    My goodness, I wish I was a little girl on your birthday list. This pillow is adorable. She is going to be over-joyed. Thanks for visiting my blog and thanks for the sweet comments. Connie :)

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  42. NicolaJune 2, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    Wow Kristin! This is fantastic! What a fabulous idea and your choice of beautiful bright colours and design is brilliant!!! What a wonderful gift!!! I'd love to make something like this! :0)

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  43. Sinderella's StudioJune 2, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    thanks for all the info!!!!!!!! can"t wait to try it!!!! and if I had read all the other comments I would have seen where you got them from without asking you to repeat. sorry!
    cheers.

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  44. carol l mckennaJune 2, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    she is beautiful and love the fabric painting for a pillow ~ dazzling ~ thanks, ^_^

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  45. AnonymousJune 2, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    its really lovely, what a beautiful gift for a twelve year old, they are interested in their decor by now and this is perfect, your work is beautiful

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  46. ChristineJune 2, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    that's a very precious gift! How wonderful!

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  47. LindaJune 2, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Oh it's wonderful. I bet she will love it.

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  48. scarlett clayJune 2, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    That is the coolest pillow ever, what a great idea! I especially love the fabric flower in her hair!

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  49. Paula - Buenos AiresJune 2, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    She has lovely cheeks and the flower is her hair is an awesome touch. Very vibrant and elegant at the same time.

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  50. GigglesJune 3, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    She will love love love it!! I know I sure do!!Good job, great gift!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  51. PiaRomJune 3, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    She is so cute and I love the little town so much! She will adore it!

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  52. PiaRomJune 3, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    She is so cute and I love the little town so much! She will adore it!

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  53. DeniseJune 3, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Beautiful work!I dropped by just reminding myself that tomorrow starts summer of color.Hope I don't forget. Denise

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  54. smudryJune 3, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Love this! Everything you make becomes my new favorite... this looks perfect in my sweet little 12 year old's room!

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  55. JennyJune 4, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    Oh Kristin... this is gorgeous... LOVE everything about this beautiful cushion... AND the sweetest little girl you have painted onto it... how incredibly special... am sure it will be a HIT...

    Hugs
    Jenny x

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  56. CameronJune 6, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    I want one!!!
    Too cute, Kristin!

    What a wonderful gift you made for that lucky little preteen!!

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  57. JulieJune 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    This is stunning and such a great idea. I always love your work. And congrats on your recent feature.

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  58. ElizabethJune 9, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    Stunning!! I love the colors and all in it!!

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  59. Deepa GopalJune 10, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Extremely gorgeous! Loved to see the progress!

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  60. peggy gattoJune 10, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    I adore this pillow!!!!!!!!!

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