Saturday 8 May 2010

Happy Birthday Mum!

Firstly, mum if you're reading this (highly unlikely!) and you want your pressie to be a surprise, TURN OFF NOW!
Secondly, I have to say thank you to all of you who have entered my giveaway - I'm overwhelmed at the number of comments you've left: and new followers - a warm welcome to you! To anyone who hasn't entered, there is still nearly a week before the winner's name is drawn, so get to it!
So it's my mum's birthday tomorrow, and I thought I'd share some pics of what we've been making for her today...

A little seaside scene created from driftwood


I like the buoys - made from tiny polystyrene balls (a bargain at 5p each!) and painted in co-ordinating colours.

Here's the card I made, again from driftwood...

My eldest son continued the fishy theme for his card...

And finally, here is the card made by my youngest - with a little help from me! You can probably tell the basic shape for this peacock is his hand silhouette, and whilst I would love to take credit for this clever idea, it actually comes from the fantastic book Hand Art, which I thoroughly recommend for young children.
Happy Birthday Mum, I hope you have a wonderful day!
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13 comments:

  1. Justine9 May 2010 at 01:05

    Lovely gifts, your mum will be pleased I'm sure!
    Justine x

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  2. Kandi9 May 2010 at 01:26

    Lucky Mum! I love, love, love that peacock card, it worked out really well.
    Kandi x

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  3. silverpebble9 May 2010 at 03:35

    Oh stunning! All your family's makes are wonderful but I especially love your little row of cottages/beach huts. The peacock is such a great idea. I might have to half-inch it.

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  4. silverpebble9 May 2010 at 03:41

    Hello, just hopped back to let you know I've posted a link to your giveaway.

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  5. Anonymous9 May 2010 at 08:12

    Simply adorable gift! Your Mum surely loves having such talented daughter and grandchildren.
    Today is Mother's Day in Germany. I can only but give my family a hint of what I like from your art: all of it.
    Gertiexx

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  6. Scented Sweetpeas9 May 2010 at 14:17

    Gorgeous makes there by all the family!

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  7. Muddy Puddle Crafts9 May 2010 at 14:45

    wow love the colours on this piece, alot brighter than usual, the huts are just gorgeous i'm sure she'll love it

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  8. Anonymous10 May 2010 at 03:32

    Hello, I found you via Julia's site.... love your boats, and know the BTOI shop as I live near HOLKHAM. Your little seaside scene is just to pretty... what a clever lady. I shall be back....
    Maggie at www.laburnumcottage.blogspot.com

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  9. Unknown10 May 2010 at 04:55

    I hope that your Mum had a wonderful day. Lovely , lovely gifts... lucky lady! suzie xx

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  10. KC'sCourt!10 May 2010 at 08:08

    Lovely things you have made. I especially love that peacock card
    Julie xxxxx

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  11. Gemma Mortlock10 May 2010 at 08:34

    I love your driftwood card fish hehe he's sooo cute!
    Wow your mum's a lucky woman.
    Gem
    xxx

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  12. Magic Bean11 May 2010 at 13:28

    Oh I love your driftwood. And it almost makes me want to move to the sea. Almost. Hope your ma had a happy happy day.

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  13. WinnibriggsHouse11 May 2010 at 17:07

    Those gifts and cards are wicked. Hope your mum enjoyed receiving them as much as we did looking at them.

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