I found a pretty pattern of a cottage in a garden setting and went to town painting it. When it was done, I displayed it right near the front door where anyone coming in could see it. I received many compliments, but no buyers, so I kept it. I remember being really annoyed when this one woman came in, said “Oh what a pretty bench” and that proceeded to plop her fat butt down on it to tie her shoe! The audacity! LOL I thought it was really rude to sit down on my painting. :-P As you can see from the photo, I still have it and keep it in my front yard. I have had it as a decoration in my house too. It’ll have to come in for winter soon.
Here’s a close up…
Here’s a close up of the cottage…
Check out my other home decor crafts.
Also, I’ve started a new blog today, but haven’t made it pretty yet. I’m going to post all my menu plans and recipes over there instead of here, so I can keep this one all crafts and such. :) It’s called Amanda’s Cookin’ and I hope to post in that daily as well. Today I will post this week’s menu plan as well as the recipe for Chocolate Orange Cake and the Italian Pot Roast (slow cooker) we had last night.
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Amanda says
Thank you Neenee! :) As are you, I still can’t get over those fabulous sunflowers of yours!
KKL-Neenee says
How beautiful Amanda!!! You are very talented.
Neenee
Amanda says
Thanks Amber! I miss painting and am getting the itch to start again. :)
Amber says
That is so pretty! You really have a good eye looking for things to paint on!! You have a great talent!!!!