Good morning everyone!
I've been thinking for awhile of homemade personal gifts I can give this christmas.................and for awhile even considered a piece of furniture for everyone but can you imagine trying to get all of that under the tree lol?
BUT - I've really been enjoying making signs lately - so I thought that might be a better option!
One of my daughters LOVES the song " somewhere over the rainbow " with a passion - so I came up with this ( she may incorporate it into her wedding - the song - not my art lol )
where troubles melt like lemon drops
high above the chimney tops...............................
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my version of a city skyline
the next couple of photos were done through PIC MONKEY - just to see what some color added to them might look like - I love it - so will definitely do a few of them with abstract colors
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do they make the black and white version look boring lol?
What do you think?
I may even start selling these on Etsy - don't know if they're marketable but I really enjoyed this project :)
Sharing with:
Not just a Housewife
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2012/11/show-me-what-ya-got-99.html
A Diamond in the Stuff
http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.ca/2012/11/time-to-shine-party-no-94.html
Homework
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.ca/2012/11/the-inspiration-board-link-party-76.html
Blueberry Craft & Hobby Time
http://blueberrycraftandhobbytime.blogspot.ca/2012/11/crafty-tuesday_13.html
The Winthrop Chronicles
http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.ca/2012/11/share-it-link-party-37.html
Elizabeth & Co.
http://elizabethandco.blogspot.ca/2012/11/be-inspired-features-and-link-party-45.html
Chase the Star
http://www.chasethestar.net/2012/11/chq-blog-hop-15.html
The DIY Dreamer
http://thediydreamer.com/2012/11/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-42/
Uncommon Designs
http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/uncommonly-yours-link-party-54/
Clean & Scentsible
http://www.cleanandscentsible.com/2012/11/the-creative-spark-no-66.html
Savvy Southern Style
http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2012/11/wow-us-wednesdays-92.html
DIY by Design
http://diybydesign.blogspot.ca/2012/11/fall-into-fall-its-party-91.html
In the Old Road
http://intheoldroad.blogspot.ca/2012/11/all-star-block-party-24.html
Domestically Speaking
http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2012/11/152nd-power-of-paint-party.html
The Life of Jennifer Dawn
http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.ca/2012/11/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-17.html
Family Home & Life
http://www.familyhomeandlife.com/2012/11/wow-us-wednesday_14.html
Have a Daily Cup with Mrs. Olson
http://jannolson.blogspot.ca/2012/11/share-your-cup-thursday-33.html
We like to learn as we go
http://weliketolearnaswego.blogspot.ca/2012/11/what-i-learned-wednesday-33.html
No Minimalist Here
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.ca/2012/11/open-house-party_14.html
52 Mantels
http://www.52mantels.com/2012/11/thursdays-are-your-days-sterling-pear.html
I Gotta Create
http://igottacreate.blogspot.ca/2012/11/wildly-original-link-party-26.html
Beyond the Picket Fence
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.ca/2012/11/under-100-linky-party_14.html
The Shabby Creek Cottage
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/11/transformation-thursday-no-178.html
Saving for 6
http://www.saving4six.com/2012/11/welcome-to-think-tank-thursday-5.html
Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.ca/2012/11/creativity-inspirations-linky-party.html
Bloom
http://bloomdesignsonline.blogspot.ca/2012/11/link-party_14.html
Katherine's Corner
http://katherinescorner.com/2012/11/15/thursday-favorite-things-blog-hop-62/
The Vintage Farmhouse
http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/2012/11/creative-things-thursday.html
Somewhat Simple
http://www.somewhatsimple.com/t-shirt-refashions/
Common Ground
http://www.commonground-do.com/2012/11/vintage-inspiration-114-almost.html
Rooted in Thyme
http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.ca/2012/11/a-little-snow-and-simple-sweet-fridays.html
The Charm of Home
http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.ca/2012/11/home-sweet-home-93.html
A Little Knick Knack
http://www.alittleknickknack.com/2012/11/shabby-apple-dress-giveaway-ebtks-link.html
French Country Cottage
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.ca/2012/11/feathered-nest-friday_15.html
My Romantic Home
http://romantichome.blogspot.ca/2012/11/thanksgiving-table-show-and-tell-friday.html
The Shabby Nest
http://shabbynest.blogspot.ca/2012/11/frugal-friday_15.html
Finding Fabulous
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/2012/11/frugalicious-fridayellis-and-wiles.html
My Turn for Us
http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.ca/2012/11/freedom-fridays-28.html
Homespun Happenings
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.ca/2012/11/rustic-restorations-weekend-linky-party_15.html
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http://www.happygoluckyblog.com/2012/11/shine-on-friday-lets-party.html
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http://www.mysimplehomelife.com/2012/11/simply-creations-link-party-features-82.html
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The Rustic Pig
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My dear those are marvelous! I could think of a few songs right of the bat that would look good with your skyline! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is really pretty. Good job! I found your page from the blog hop and am now following you. Look forward to seeing what else you have to offer!
ReplyDeleteCynthia at http://FeedingBig.blogspot.com
Awesome. I love skyline anything. People may start asking you for city-specific skylines if you begin to sell them. You'd better get out your geography books.
ReplyDeleteI love it colored AND black & white.
Hi Suzan!!
ReplyDeleteI really love the black and white. It has that old charm feel. I'm sure everyone who gets one will be thrilled!!
Pam
xox
I love the skyline! I agree, people will probably start requesting specific ones! You are always coming up with something unique and cool that I've never seen before. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Suzan these are great and yes I think you should put them on etsy..make heaps of money and put John in his place ha ha ha -love dee PS you made me laugh about giving everyone furiture for Christmas I though OMG imagine Santa lugging a huge sideboard down the chimney ha ha
ReplyDeletevery cute i think your daughter will love it
ReplyDeletethanks - she will because of the song definitely!!!
DeleteThese are great ideas for merchandise to sell, Suzan. Your daughter will love this, I am sure. If not, send hers my way!
ReplyDeleteOne Christmas my family did give each other pieces of furniture. It was very crowded, but the wrapping and unwrapping were hilarious.
Yes to the signs. I have big plans too for home made Christmas gifts, but I can't paint. Adopt me.
ReplyDeleteBliss
Suzanne - the signs are amazing. Love the colour additions.
ReplyDeleteI say.... GO FOR IT!!! They are wonderful Suzy!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality!
I think it's a great idea to make signs! I recently picked up a piece of wood from the side of the road and transformed it for my laundry room. (It reads "Laundry" and hangs over the washer/dryer). Glad I'm not the only one who does stuff like this - ha ha!
ReplyDeleteYour signs are wonderful. Glad I found you.
Blessings,
Meredith from thepolkadotshoes.blogspot.com
thanks so much Meredith!!!
Deletewe're a unique bunch, most definitely, us diy'ers LOL
I have friends that don't even " get " me
xox
Oh my goodness, they are totally marketable! They are very cool and unique! I love them in both the abstract colors and black & white - you should offer both!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, you will do well selling these! I love them, and the colour really adds something special.
ReplyDeleteI'm making signs for gifts too! But nothing as fancy & beautiful as yours. Looking forward to seeing more finished!
Debbie :)
I'd buy one!
ReplyDeleteWell then you'd be putting a feather in MY cap :)
DeleteI'm off to buy some wood tomorrow - xox
These are just gorgeous signs, Suzan--I say go for it and sell some if you like! I love the lyric you chose and the song--Harold Arlen wrote the music, and the wonderful Yip Harburg those lyrics that you used in your sign artwork--all beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely amazing! So effective!
ReplyDeleteRebecca
www.heronscrafts.blogspot.com
These are really Great! Thank you for sharing at Rustic Restorations Weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo
ReplyDeleteSuzy, they are fab! I especiall like the little pop of color here and there. Love, love the mustard shade! Thanks for sharing them with Share Your Cup.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
Suzy, Thanks so much for sharing this creative project on Simple & Sweet Fridays. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteJody
thanks Jody - this was such a fun project for me and a great change from painting furniture!
DeleteHugs,
Suzan
Very cool! I say sell them! ;)
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