I was working on these:
They're strips of canvas cut with pinking shears and spritzed with glimmer mist. I thought they would make cute flowers. I was using the top of a cardboard box for my project. After the strips dried, it looked like this:
It grabbed my attention and I wanted to do something with it. I pulled out a vintage frame and mat set that I recently picked up for 75 cents. I love the colors of the mats.
I also happen to have a fantastic Mom who is my partner in fun + business who I wanted to make something special for. I found this lovely poem on the internet-- no author was credited.
Mothers and Daughters
We're daughters and mothers
Not so long ago.
We give and take
And take and give
Along time's endless row.
Love is passed
And love received
To be passed on again:
A precious heirloom
Twice, twice blessed,
A spiritual cardigan.
I'll put it on
And treasure it,
The me I have received,
And when the roles
Reverse again,
I'll have what I most need.
So may our love
Go on and on,
A hundred thousand years;
Mothers and daughters,
Daughters and mothers,
Through joys and other tears.
Putting it all together in a craft mash-up (got that from Glee) the project looks like this:
I guess we never lose the desire to make something for our Moms on Mother's Day! (Don't worry, she also got a gift card to her favorite store LOL).
Don't miss out on this Giveaway from Baconsalt. Oprah is a fan! And there's no real bacon in the ingredients-- which is hard to believe because it tastes so good. My family and I can easily go through a jar of Baconaise in a week. There's also a sweet story behind the business-- started by two friends just a few years ago.
They're generously giving away their Ultimate Bacon Lover's Gift Pack:
What's included:
6 Different Flavors of Bacon Salt. Flavors include a jar of Original and 5 delicious new Limited Edition Bacon Salt flavors (Cheddar, Jalapeno, Maple, Applewood and Mesquite)
A jar of Baconnaise (Like Mayo but with a bacon flavor, your sandwiches will never be the same)
A Bacon Lip Balm
All in a fun, bacon themed box
These products would really spice up your next BBQ. Go to this post. Scroll down to enter. See you tomorrow for Thrifty Tuesday and be sure to stop on by on Yummy Wednesday. I made peanut butter and jelly bars and they are so dang good! They would be perfect to pack for your next picnic.
Wow! I love accidental art! Turned out soooo great! <333
Posted by: Michelle | 05/10/2010 at 06:44 AM
Love the finished project! Even better considering it was inspired by chance!
Posted by: Heather Zapf | 05/10/2010 at 04:28 PM
That is so cute! I bet your mom loved it!
Posted by: Amanda | 05/11/2010 at 05:08 AM
Malia, that is amazing! It is so cool how you took something that I would have thrown in the recycling bin and made art out of it. You are awesome!
Posted by: Meredith Fane | 05/11/2010 at 07:16 AM
It turned out so beautiful. I love the colors.
Posted by: Korby | 05/11/2010 at 02:52 PM
What a wonderful and beautiful gift! :)
I am a new follower from TTA! I look forward to reading your lovely blog!
~Amanda @Looking Glass Jewels
Posted by: Amanda @ Looking Glass Jewels | 05/11/2010 at 11:42 PM
What a fabulous gift! I'm sure your momma loved it!
Posted by: MaryAnn | 05/12/2010 at 05:50 AM
What a great idea, I have so many projects on my list but this one is going to be added.
PS I found you from Tip me Tuesday I'm just a little behind....
Posted by: Amber D | 05/12/2010 at 08:13 AM
When creativity comes knocking, you just have to go answer the door! What a wonderful result!
Posted by: Ann | 05/12/2010 at 09:22 AM
Hey there!
I'm a new follower from Tuesday Tag along. I hope you'll stop by and follow me too. :)
BTW thats super cute, what you did with it.
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Posted by: Amanda T | 05/12/2010 at 03:05 PM
Wonderful words and a terrific idea.
Posted by: Stacy@RedDoorHome | 05/14/2010 at 07:59 PM
It's perfect! I love the poem too!
Posted by: Kenzie | 05/14/2010 at 08:06 PM
Great accidental project! Turned out beautiful! Very creative!
Posted by: Michelle @ Sweet Something | 05/15/2010 at 05:31 AM
I'm sure your mom would have loved just the art ;) We got some bacon salt as a gift and I honestly, always forget to use it. Guess I need to start giving it some use!
Posted by: Bec | 05/15/2010 at 08:23 AM
You are so creative! That is adorable.
Posted by: Jami | 05/15/2010 at 12:27 PM
wow! i just love how that turned out!
what a great way to recycle, too!
ox
christina
Posted by: christina jackson | 05/15/2010 at 07:33 PM
Love, love, love this! I am bookmarking this for next year! Stop on over and see what I made for my Mom this year:)
Posted by: Cara@HomepsunKitchen | 05/16/2010 at 08:05 AM