Friday, February 17, 2012

The only thing better than having you as a Mother...

Hi all - 

I made a canvas for a co-worker who needed a birthday present for her Mom! So I grabbed some paint, mists, and Prima goodies that I got from BlueMoonScrapbooking.com and went to town! 

(The photos are blacked out for my co-workers Mom and daughter's privacy) 



The quote reads: "The only thing better than having you as a Mother, is knowing that my daughter has you as a Grandmother."




Some people have asked is this is my handwriting on here. No.  It isn't. It's a cheap alpha stamp set from Michael's (their name brand stuff) - it wasn't easy either - since I am working on canvas and they are cheap stamps - I had to do each letter individually! lol - yes, I am CRAZY! ;)




Thanks so much for stopping by! I appreciate it! :)


58 comments:

artfuldelight said...

Beautiful canvas!

Annesphamily said...

Hi Julie! You are one talented chick! I love seeing all your beautiful creative designs. I am happy to see you here. Enjoy your weekend! Hugs Anne

The Wallace Family said...

Julie! That is adorable!! I love it and I don't know if I just noticed this, but I LOVE LOVE the Picture of Brookie at the top of your blog. She is so stinkin' cute I just love it!!

curlyqmosaics said...

This is wonderful! I am sure your co-worker loved it! I adore the fun, playful font you used...looks fantastic!

Diana Waite said...

what a thoughtful gift Julie!

Jennifer said...

So nice of you to do this for your co worker. It turned out very pretty!!! (=

Lynn said...

Julie you are the most kindhearted person. This is just so beautiful.

cocobonandluce said...

Aww!!!!

Michelle H. said...

Your altered canvas is so pretty!!
What an amzaing gift to make for a coworker!!
Love all the fun embellishments you added and splashes of paint & misting!!
TFS!!

Lizzy Hill said...

This is great - I really like the little cluster of ribbon, feather & stones... is that your writing? It's BEAUTIFUL... surely not???? Love the blue pen that you've written/stamped it with:):) And the quote...never heard it before, but it's a beauty:):)

Lisa Andrews said...

Great altered canvas and such a sweet quote.

Rose said...

this is going to be a treasured gift!!! what a fantastic job girl :)

Dora said...

Beautiful and such a touching sentiment!

yyam said...

Ooooh...looks fabulous! Love the embellishments! :)

Cindy Adkins said...

Hi Julie,
This is totally gorgeous!!!
XO
Cindy

mandysea said...

oooh Julie!! she's sooooo going to love it! who wouldnt!!

Love the little gem cluster with the soft feathers...

just all gorgeous!

Jolanda said...

What a great quote and wonderfull gift. I adore the handwriting and the colors you used.

Maggi said...

How lovely! I love the lettering!

Deana said...

Awww...so beautiful & what an awesome sentiment!

~amy~ said...

What a fab keepsake...now is that your handwriting?

Izzyb said...

Absolutely lovely!

Nathalie said...

I love the big quote!!! This looks amazing Julie!

Audrey Pettit said...

Wow, this is beautiful, Julie, and SO sweet! What a precious gift you have made for your co-worker. Love that sentiment. I was wondering if that was your handwriting, too. FAB stamping, girl! I know that couldn't have been easy. :)

Kelly Massman said...

How sweet!

Carol said...

Beautiful - love the stamping, that must have taking a while to finish on canvas! Awesome job. TFS

Cindy deRosier said...

Beautiful!

Ashley Horton said...

This is really beautiful Julie!! I love all of the embellies at the bottom of the canvas!

Kim said...

I looooove your canvas! Your sentiment is just perfect too! Love it:)
~Kim

Linda R said...

Your canvas looks amazing. I love that quote..

Hugs, Linda

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Beautiful work, they must LOVE it!!!!

Lizzy Hill said...

Ah-hah! So now I know.... you STAMPED it.... but it's all even & brilliant...AMAZING....!!!!!!! Must get myself some more interesting Staz On other than brown & black, I can see:):) Have a good one...

Tenia Nelson said...

Love this dearie!!! Hope you are well.....

angie said...

what a sweet gift! i really like the font - and how you made it sparkly!

Cheryl said...

This is awesome, Julie!!!

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

This is lovely! The sentiment is so sweet! Beautiful!
Carri~abusybee
www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

Sasha Farina said...

oh my goodness Julie!! that is amazing!! what a gorgeous gorgeous piece... i'm sure it will be treasured for many years to come!

Naomi Edwards said...

What an awesome gift Julie! You did such an awesome job, I also wondered if this was your handwriting before I read that it wasn't.. wow you are very patient to do the letters one by one! Beautifully done!
I am sure seeing the photos would have added to the beauty of this project buy it is beautiful none the less!!!
Love it!

Sharon said...

Such a wonderful quote, Julie! Your stamping looks amazing on this canvas! It really does look like your own handwriting!!!! I love it! And I also want to thank you so much for your prayers for my mom - she home now and recuperating!

Angi Barrs said...

Gorgeous...love all of the beautiful elements. :)

Jeanet said...

This is so beautiful Julie! LOVE it..what a wonderful gift you made!
You are such a sweet, loving, caring girl!
Want to thak you again so much for sending me a Muppet shirt! LOVE it! Made a few pics so I will make a blogpost this week. You are truly the sweetest! Love ya! Big hugs!

Bente Fagerberg said...

I LOVE your quote. Sadly my mother passed away some years ago, but I could use it for my MIL, who also is a wonderful woman.
Yopu are a crazy-woman for doing all that stamping one letter at a time,....lol! BUT it was so WORTH IT!! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Hi Julie Sweetie...
What a gorgeous share. I love seeing this beautiful canvas art of love. You have such a big heart and are so giving of yourself to others. I know your friend will be tickled pink with this gift.

I can't imagine stamping each of these letters individually. You my dear have the patience of Job. I don't know how you do it. I am clapping out loud for you. A beautiful job well done sweetie.

Thanks for sharing. I love seeing your creations. Many hugs and much love, Sherry

Val said...

What a gorgeous canvas!! Those are really cute alpha stamps:)

Theresa said...

you've been on an altered art journey lately. love the canvas. =)

Joan said...

This canvas is great!!! I love the stamping and the embellishments you used! What a wonderful gift!!!

Chantal Vandenberg said...

Wow! This looks amazing! Gorgeous work!!!

sandi said...

Wow! This came out really nice...she's going to love it!

Lynnda Hosni said...

I love the colors here!!! You are really one talented chick and very inspiring too! Hugs...xoxo

Lynette said...

I love your canvas...love the alpha...looks a lot like one of my revolution dies.

papertrails leaver said...

what a gorgeous canvas! The stamping is phenomenal! Wow! You do have the steadiest hand and patience of a saint!

Helen Tilbury said...

So pretty! Sure she loved it!! Is that handwritten??? Wow....

Helen Tilbury said...

OK sorry - spoke too soon! But still you have infinite patience for all that stamping!

Jinny Newlin said...

Oh, my, goodness gracious! You stamped each of those letters?! Girl, you're patient! And this is stunning! What a beautiful gift!

Leah Crowe said...

wow.. lucky co-worker and co-workers mama.. absolutely gorgeous canvas!!!

Sarah Lou said...

Holy cow you have been busy!!!!!!!!! this is just perfection - will be borrowing this quote for mothers day i think........

teacher jessy said...

That is a such a beautiful quote!! I love your handwriting, perfect for the canvas!! I am sure your colleague is very pleased with that canvas, I know I would :)

Teddyree said...

That's so sweet and aren't you the persistent one doing those stamps individually ... more patience than what I'd have LOL

Joni Parker said...

I LOVE this!!! and I'm soooo using that quote (modified of course) for something for my parents!!