Here is an update, I thought I'd enter it in PAINT PARTY FRIDAY...there are so many gorgeous links to look at...why not enter as well and have a bit of fun...
I am quite happy with it, I love the texture and the multitude of layering of paper and then paint. My clothes line has much bigger sized clothes on it now, and yes I still have cricket bats and tennis balls and lots of other toys scattered around my yard....and yes..I really know I am not as skinny as my painting...lol...I wish!!!ha ha ha...but this is what I do...with 6 kids you can imagine my washing...and I HATE DOING WASHING!!! but I do it because I love my family, along with so many other things we do out of love for our family. That is why I am going to do a series of everyday things we do out of love..those unsung things we do all the time...so that is why this is called A MAMAS LOVE #1...
Here it is!!!
(Kristin, that birdie is for you!lol...)
Ok...well that's it for now.
Untile next time
lots of it
Mandy
xxx
48 comments:
OMG - that is seriously beautiful mandy!!!!
Totally beautiful..... I love all the little details and Kristin's bird!
Karenx
OMG.....this is absolutely gorgeous, i love it, and you are so talented at painting, you should do it professionally.......
ps.....that bubba on my blog. is OURS....... yep, i got 7 boys now
Oh wow! Mandy that's fantastic! And I just love the sentiment behind it! Such a lovely idea!
How funny that we were both thinking lamp shades! Well, I should not be surprised ;) Have fun (and be careful) with the glue gun! I'm sure it will be awesome! xoxo
I totally forgot the most important part!!! I LOVE that birdie ;) xoxoxo
Wow! This is awesome Mandy! You are so talented!
Thank you so much for your kind words on my blog re the GDT spot. You made my day! xx
Oh, that is so sweet and pretty!! And what a great idea. Very inspiring! Can't wait to see what other "everyday-love-things" you will put the light on here. :-)
OH my gosh!!! Mandy!! I love this so much!! It's beautiful!! And I love the series name... can't wait to see more.
xoE
Man...I've been wanting to do a laundry line painting for our laundry room... and now I REALLy, really want to do one, lol!! Too many projects on my list!! ha ha!! oxo
This is really wonderful. So full of love.
Awwww, totally beautiful! Love love love Mandy :)
xo
very sweet - what lovely detail!
This would look wonderful as a mural in a laundry room. It is beautiful as it is too of course. Love the details and story behind it.
You sure do bring back old memories for me. Would love to have those days back. Now I can't hang out anything outside not even a bird feeder. May be time to move, lol. Blessings, Janet
This is great! Love the color palette and all the great texture. I can only imagine what a workout your clothes line gets.
Isn't it funny how they seem to think we live to do laundry?
What a lovely post Mandy!!! Great colours
this is such a sweet piece of art....I love what you have done with this and the title is perfect!!!
This is so sweet and beautifully painted. I love the idea for your series. Happy PPF!
Mandy, this is beautiful. I actually love doing laundry - beside cooking, it's the only household chore I like. Hanging it on the clothes line is my favorite part, it's kind of meditative (is that a word?).
Love the painting and the miracle blankets!
I love this! It will make an amazing series. This streams over generations too.. Many are going back to the clothes line to stay green! Well done..
Hugs Giggles
Ah, you don't like birds?! That's hysterical! You funny, girl! Well, you paint them beautifully . . . xoxoxo
YES Do PPF!!!
Oh, this is so beautiful!
This is beautiful Mandy....I love the colors and the overall feel it gives to the painting...happy weekend!!!
love the blue of your sky. This is very nice indeed!
I just came in from grabbing the clothes off the line as another spring storm is on its way... loved this work, it suited my moment perfectly. Tracey xx
Great piece Mandy, it looks so homely and warm, just great! Valerie
This is beautiful! Love the texture that comes though and the colors are fab. :)
What a sweet painting! I love it, especially the little bird on the post! I like to do the washing but then I didn't have six children, only two...but I probably would have not liked that chore six times over. You are remarkable for being able to find time to paint with all you do. :-)
Mandy, this is the sweetest!!! I am so glad you are doing PPF now!
Ah this is sooooooo precious!!!!What a great theme! Deb
There is so much great texture in this painting (and I love the colors)! It is so fun to discover all of the details in it :)
I'm so glad you shared it with PPF!
xo
Kristin
This is really nice, Mandy! Your colors and textures are great -- a sweet story telling piece!!
This looks fabulous.. Right down to that little bird!!
I love hanging out the laundry on a nice day its a distraction to the task. To feel the air & sun. Love your painting. Super cute!
Theresa
Thank you love! xoxo
Beautiful. Love is the only good reason for doing laundry. :) I hope both kids are doing well, now.
This is really beautiful. I love your idea of painting all of the things you do for your family out of love. That is awesome. I am excited to see them. Do you hang your clothes out on a line? I always enjoyed doing that, but it is fairly time consuming. But feels so great, especially on pretty days. :) This is truly sweet.
Welcome to Paint Party Friday Mandy! It's great to have you join us.
Your washing line is lovely with lots of fun touches!
Thanks Mandy! Fingers crossed, I'll have it done by today (or tomorrow) - but by PPF this week - you doing one? xoxo
Awe, thank you Mandy! That is so sweet! Hope you're having a good weekend and kiss the babies for me! xoxo
You won! YOU won!!! I can't tell you enough how happy I am to be sending my artwork to you Mandy :) I know she'll be going to a good home where she'll be loved & cared for :D
xo
Joanna
We had 6 girls in our family, mom, dad and grandma...there was a whole boat load of laundry to do everyday. Hope you're well! Come by for a visit:
http://georgie-hornpuddinnpie.blogspot.com/
stunning Mandy...oxo
Hey girl! *Innocence* is awaiting her journey to you...I hope you have computer again shortly.. shoot me your address when you get a chance :)
mykindredspirit@hotmail.com
xo
Joanna
I love it! very nicely done Mandy!
just checking in dear. Hope you're ok, just busy!!!
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