Monday, December 10, 2012

Craft Store Frame . . .

"La La Land"
5 x 7 Wood Frame

I've missed you: I feel like I've been out of the loop for so long! I had an almost disaster with my computer which left me lost for quite a while. And when I say "lost," I mean not only lost without the technology (I never really realized how much of my life is in there) but that I also almost lost all of my images from the last 3 years of Kendra growing up . . . . suffice it to say that I dogged a bullet and gratefully, am now up, running and protected. Whew!

In the meantime, I did do a little something for my Mom's birthday that I wanted to share with you:


I took a wooden craft store frame and decided to embellish it. I started by applying 2 coats of gesso before drawing the girl in pencil. Once she was protected with a workable fixative, I colored her in with both acrylic and watercolor paints. She was highlighted with glittery pens (becoming a staple for me ;) and then actual glitter on the interior and sides of the frame:

Martha Stewart glitter on the interior of the frame

And here she is all dressed up with Kendra's second grade school picture:


What more could a grandma want? 

Thanks for looking!
Kristin xo
at

30 comments:

  1. Jen @Sadie InspiredDecember 10, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Oh my goodness!! She will love it. Your gorgeous artwork and Kendra's adorable smile = Perfection! Sorry about you computer problems! I know how scary that is. My computer crashed awhile ago and I freaked out. I have so many pictures on there! Computer was fixed and we now have online backup. :)Glad you didn't lose any precious memories!! xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  2. CarinDecember 10, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Indeed! What more could a proud mother and grandma want...a talented daughter who creates art for her and a sweetie pie grand daughter! Love it Kristin! And the glitter on the inside of the frame... perfection! Glad your computer problems are solved! xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  3. Tracey FKDecember 10, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    there is nothing more a Grandma could want except big hugs from her girls... this is awesome... she is going to love it... and sooooo pleased the computer crisis was averted... we take them for granted don't we!!!
    T xx

    ReplyDelete
  4. Valerie-JaelDecember 10, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Things like this warm grandmothers' hearts! It is beautiful! Hugs, Valerie

    ReplyDelete
  5. ArtSings1946December 10, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Oh,I'm sure Grandma will love this. Sorry to hear about your computer problems ... I get way to emotional about these things and drive my daughter nuts. I really try not to be so overwhelmed and at least now I am aware of it.

    Happiness always,
    Jan

    ReplyDelete
  6. JanetDecember 10, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    That is so sweet...the frame and the photo.

    I'm glad your computer crisis wasn't too bad. I have nightmares about losing all my photos.

    ReplyDelete
  7. JennyDecember 10, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Absolutely stunning Kristin... I adore both your girls... gorgeous Kendra... and your beautiful painted one... am sure your Mom will LOVE it...

    Jenny ♥

    ReplyDelete
  8. ChristineDecember 10, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    very sweet gift! just adorable!

    ReplyDelete
  9. NettyDecember 10, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    wow this is such a gorgeous gift, beautiful drawn and painted and the lovely Kendra smiling through the glass. Grandma will love it, thats for sure. Annette x

    ReplyDelete
  10. scrapwordsmomDecember 10, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Super super cute sweetie!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  11. sugar CreekDecember 10, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    That is the sweetest thing!! Yes she will love it!!

    ReplyDelete
  12. CameronDecember 10, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    A perfect combination....your art and Kendra's sweet smile :)

    ...thanks for the reminder....we sooooo need to back things up again on our computer!

    ReplyDelete
  13. chrissieDecember 11, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Pleased you have everything back. Love the piece of art it will be treasured forever I'm sure.

    Best wishes Chrissie xx

    ReplyDelete
  14. UnknownDecember 11, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    That is a really neat idea Kristin. Both your girls are really cute. I love the glitter on the frame too.

    ReplyDelete
  15. DebiDecember 11, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Priceless........and treasured forever. Good Job! ♥Debi

    ReplyDelete
  16. Terri CoronaDecember 11, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    I don't see how you could have done better than that! It turned out wonderfully, and the picture of Kendra is just darling - what a cutie!

    ReplyDelete
  17. CarinDecember 11, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    Aww! Thank you for your comment on my drawing, you are so sweet! I used to draw a lot…all through my childhood and teens and into my early twenties. My first arty love. Loving that I’m rediscovering it now!

    ReplyDelete
  18. dentheDecember 12, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    She will adore it! That bright blue looks great in combination with the girl and the picture.

    ReplyDelete
  19. K J DDecember 12, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Of course she will LOVE it! It's beautiful.... such a sweet photograph of Kendra too.

    Glad your computer is better and you didn't loose anything. Scary though!

    Karenx

    ReplyDelete
  20. joannaDecember 12, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Adorable, Kristin! Your painting is very pretty, but it's Kendra's big smile that makes it super special :))
    I have to tell you that seeing your gelskins on etsy gave me a great xmas gift idea for my daughters :) They are both living in the US and received their gifts yesterday and were ecstatic with joy.
    Hope you are having a great holiday season.
    xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  21. aimeeDecember 12, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    just the thought of your almost-plight made my stomach bottom out! Kendra is an adorable child... so happy...i love seeing photos of her!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Jennifer {Studio JRU}December 12, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Oh this is beautiful! Love the touch of glitter inside the frame. Kendra is adorable. A perfect gift! :)

    ReplyDelete
  23. PiaRomDecember 14, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    She will adore this! love the flowing hair and the glitter inside of the frame...that looks soooo stinkin cool ;)

    ReplyDelete
  24. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's CreativityDecember 17, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Sure she will adore it Kristin, it is so marvelous. Beautiful gllitter. The painting is wonderful.
    lovely greet
    Marja

    ReplyDelete
  25. scarlettDecember 19, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    The perfect gift!! Love it!!

    ReplyDelete
  26. AnonymousDecember 20, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

    ReplyDelete
  27. MandelDecember 21, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    I know how you feel! I once had problems with my hard drive and thought all of my pictures were gone. Luckily the guys from the computer store were able to fix it...

    I love your creative frame, it's really adorable! Your mom must be really happy about it, I think :)

    ReplyDelete
  28. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    [url=http://casodex-bicalutamide.webs.com/]Bicadex
    [/url] Calutex
    Bicalutamida
    Bypro

    ReplyDelete
  29. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    [url=http://cyclosporine.webs.com]buy cyclosporine for dogs
    [/url] cyclosporine history
    sandimmun neoral ciclosporinum cena
    Sandimmune

    ReplyDelete
  30. AnonymousMarch 18, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    http://www.microgiving.com/profile/lexapro citoles epilepsi
    http://www.microgiving.com/profile/ibuprofen much does ibuprofen cost
    http://www.microgiving.com/profile/ciprofloxacin buy cipro no prescription
    http://www.freewebs.com/ciprofloxacin500mg ciloxan walgreens
    http://www.freewebs.com/paxilonline paxil uses

    ReplyDelete