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Picture of the house that I grew up in from the age of 6. I thought that since my young sister has left her home state to go back to the place where her children are I thought that I'd do this for her Birthday with the old key to the back door . Sadly the house is no longer there due to our Father passing away . I had the photo printed onto Fabric and then I embroidered some flowers over the original flowers by sorting through designs and taking out the flowers that I thought was as real as the ones that were there. Dad being a great gardiner. My friend Diane( Mumfinch) framed the picture for me Hope you all like
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What a lovely remembrance for you both.
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If only the house could talk.
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This was a wonderful idea and so it will be a beautiful reminder of your house in the old days!
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Yes I'm glad it turned out as well as it did Thank you
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Very creative multimedia crafting and a beautiful
sentiment.
sentiment.
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Thank you so much"bumblebee"
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Wow what a memory.
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Yes, it's all gone now. 2 HUGE houses are now built on the site. Not the same but at least we have the wonderful memories
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That is so cool. I am sure your sister will love how you have perserved the memory of your childhood home. Love the mixed media!
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Glad it turned out as well as it did, Still not perfect But the idea is there
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Amazing idea and adding the flowers gave it a nice effect.
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I was going to give this to Robyn for her Housewarming a few years ago and din't get around to making it then. BUT now that she has moved interstate it will be well received I think
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What a beautiful house you grew up in. Wonferful momento for your sister.
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Thank you so much.
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beautiful... she will love it..
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Don't worry I already have the "hankies" packed.
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very nice!
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Thank you so much
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This very nice memory of you and your sister to shear what beautiful little house Well done job. Maria
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Thank you Maria. As you can see the house was really getty past it when this photo was taken. We think the house was built in the lat 1800's but not too sure
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love it !!That must of been a lovely house in its day and sure had loads of fun their!!Carolyn
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It was an old house and there were 5 of us children so where did we sleep? as it had only 2 bedrooms and the "outhouse ". at the back. Yes we did have great times we were poor but always had food on the table.
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quilter124
28 Aug 2011
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this is very nice and the embroidered flowers just gives it the dimension it needs.....great job....
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Thank you
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quilter124
28 Aug 2011
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this is very nice and the embroidered flowers just gives it the dimension it needs.....great job....
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Thank you. The tree to the right of the front door was a "camelia" tree and was always loaded with flowers. and to the left was "hydrangas" in bluey/purple
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dlonnahawkins
28 Aug 2011
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This is very nice, and I bet it will be something special for your sister. I hope you have one for yourself, too,
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I was going to, But I forgot as I was trying to get things done for Robyn, but yes I will done one for me too
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What a great memento for your sister!
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Thank you Mops. When you reach the milestone of 60 what can you get them
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Very very Good idea, Your sister will love it. good work as always Hugsss
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Thank you Diane and thank YOU so much with the Framing. Even Keith was happy with the result ( and that's saying something)
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shirlener88
28 Aug 2011
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Roslyn, what a special gift - you have done a wonderful job with this.
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I hope you do one for you, too.
Thanks Shirlene. I was going to do one for me. I've just been thinking I might do one of the MIL place and give to the SIL Still thinking on that idea
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You have done a great job. What a special thing to do. It looks realistic.
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Thank you so much
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designgirl
28 Aug 2011
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What a lovely gift. It is gorgeous.
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thank you so much "Design girl"
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joanne8125
28 Aug 2011
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What a creative mind you have. This will be a great gift and cherished forever.
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Thank you Joanne. Had this idea a few years ago and glad now that it's completed and turned out well. I could still have done more to it but I was rushing against time. Left things to the last minute
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snowbird42
29 Aug 2011
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it is a very touching story and good on you your sister will love and cherish it..............soozie
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I think she will, Hope she has room on her walls for it
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Fabulous job! You should really be proud. It is excellent!
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Thank you . I am rather pleased with the way it's turned out
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mranderson
29 Aug 2011
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What a wonderful idea. You will be the favourite sister now. It is amazing.
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Need I say that I am her Favourite sister and she is mine. We get on so well together But things had gone down the gurgler for a number of years now we are so close again.
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christracey
29 Aug 2011
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This looks lovely & will be a great keepsake. Sadly I don't have any photos of the house where I grew up...only 1 of part of the front when I got married.
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The first house where we were till I was 6 is now a "bra outlet" and being only young never had any photos till this one. It means a lot to Robyn as she was born here as well as the other brother.
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juanitadenney
29 Aug 2011
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It is a beautiful picture and appears to be a very lovely house. *4U
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Juanita, thanks it was a really old house, by the time it was sold, poor old thing had seen better days
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What a nice memory. Nice job!
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thank you so much
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baydreamer
29 Aug 2011
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Very Nice. Hmm I think I may have to use this idea. thanks
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Go for it
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is a wonderful memory!you did a great job!!!!!!!
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Thank you Dani