Tuesday, September 1, 2009

SPECIAL PROJECT FINISHED/TEXTURES #2

Created By My Colonial Home

You all remember me working on a Special Order for a customer….it was a window hanging/valance….well she wanted me to make a larger one for her double doors and I just finished it today and shipped it out to her…let’s pray she likes it…I DO AND WISH I HAD ONE NOW.

Here’s the Original she sent

Original Hanging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And this is my creation….pretty close don’t you think? I added an extra sheep to use up some of the space on the width.

The only color I didn’t have was the color around the windows. It looks bright here in the picture but it’s not that bright.

Hanging Finished  

 

SO ARE YOU READY FOR PART 2 OF MY TEXTURES.
I posted one last week but wasn’t happy with it so I deleted it.
I’m doing all of this in Windows Live Write and now that I know how it works I really love it.

AquacandlesWreathandcheckerboard
checkerboardcloseup
Coloredstackablescloseup
Crock

curtaincloseup
Knobs
 Pearscloseup
Pouch
Utensils

I have more but this will do for now. I thought I was going to stop doing this but it really gets into your heart doesn’t it?

Well we really have Fall here right now. All our bushes are turning and there are leaves everywhere. Very early but the entire Spring and Summer was crazy mixed up.

Our son sent us a couple pictures of Aidan a few weeks ago when Darren was at home on vacation…they spent everyday in their pool and here’s one of Aidan…he is a little man of hats…he has so many of them and this one is my favorite.

Aidan 

Aidan5

Check out my September Sale over at my website…I put the sale information on the right in my sidebar…this month we’re putting some of our Pumpkin items on sale.

Have a great week everybody
Karen

28 comments:

  1. The Farmers Oldest DaughterSeptember 1, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    I love the valance and I know the lady who requested it will too. You are one talented lady.

    I really like all of your textures.

    Don't work too hard.

    Maxine

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  2. ValSeptember 1, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    You are really amazing! Aren't grandchildren the greatest!

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  3. SusannahSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    Hi Karen, Your texture pictures are beautiful. I like your choices. Very nice.

    Your little grandson, Aidan, is just the sweetest looking little guy. I would like to hug him. Grandkids are just the greatest. They keep us happy and young!

    Friends,
    Susannah

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  4. sherrieSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Great textures, thanks for sharing!!! The valance is awesome...you should be so proud of yourself. Handsome little fellow you have ...loving the hat! Hope you have a good week. Sherrie

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  5. SusannahSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    PS...How could I forget the windo whanging/valance? You did a terrific job, Linda. It looks like it was time consuming. I really like it. Great job.

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  6. Holly Hills PrimitivesSeptember 1, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    Hi Karen, your little Aiden is just a doll baby! How adorable in that hat! Your textures are beautiful. I did a texture post yesterday and it was a ball. You sure could take 100's of pictures! I might try one outside sometime soon. You sure did a great job on the valance, your customer will love it. It's "fall" here too, what happened to our summer this year? Hope you have a great day, Dawn

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    Karen,
    Love the valance...you do such wonderful work!!
    Loved seeing more textures!!
    Aiden is so adorable!!
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  8. Lee Hill PrimitivesSeptember 2, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    Hi Karen, Your Aiden is just adorable. He is beautiful.I think that your customer will love it. Nice job!

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  9. Kris ~ Simply PrimSeptember 2, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    The valance turned out fabulous, Karen!! Very nice job!! Love your textures! Thanks for sharing!
    Aidan is adorable! What a little cutie pie!!

    Take care,
    ~Kris~

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  10. carolyn@simple~primitive~devotionSeptember 2, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    Wow! The valance looks great! How could she not be pleased? If she doesn't like it you can send it to me! LOL!

    Love the texture photos and looks like you have mastered Live Writer! I hope to have time to post something tomorrow using it.

    Aiden is adorable and his hat is so cute! What a little man he is!

    Have a great day, girlie!

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  11. Linda - Behind My Red DoorSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    I hope you get word soon that your customer is over the moon thrilled to see the AMAZING custom work you did!!

    Love your textures but the little guy is the star of the post!!

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  12. At Home With AmySeptember 2, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Just beautiful Karen. You do such good work. I'm sure your customer is going to love it. I know I do!
    I cannot believe how big Aidan is getting. He will be off to school before you know it. They grow up way too fast don't they.
    Enjoy your week.
    AMY

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  13. LisaSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    I love that valance. It is beautiful!! You did a wonderful job, but I had no doubt that it would be beautiful in the end. You are so very talented.

    Love your textures.

    As for that little guy... what a cutie pie and I love his hat. He looks so happy!

    Thanks for sharing.

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  14. Rock River StitchesSeptember 2, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Karen, The valance is beautifully done! I think your new textures are perfect! Good job! And your little grandson is precious. That first picture of him is a keeper and should be framed.

    Tammy

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  15. A Bit of ColourSeptember 2, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Wonderful work on the valance! The texture pics are really neat too. Your grandson is adorable!

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  16. Something Nice and PrettySeptember 2, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Is he sweet or what:)
    Love the valance and I'm sure the lady will love it too! Ah, the textures you have shown are just gorgeous Karen!
    Rondell

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  17. LauraSeptember 2, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    The window/valance is great!
    Well done Karen!! Well done!!
    Ciao,
    Laura

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  18. Janet - underthewillowSeptember 2, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    The valance is amazing Karen!....I'm sure your customer will be thrilled with it!....your texture pictures were fun to look at and your grandbaby is adorable!

    Janet

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  19. •♦•©The Olde Weeping Cedar •♦•September 2, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    OMGoodness! Aidan is so CUTE, he's getting so big!!!
    Your special project is just gorgeous, Karen...she's gonna love it!
    Loved all your wonderful textures.

    Enjoy your week!

    hugs-kath

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  20. BirgitSeptember 3, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    Oh that valance is wonderful. What a lucky gal who requested it!
    I enjoyed round 2 of your textures too. But the best pictures of all are the ones of Aidan. He's just too cute!
    Blessings to you~ Birgit

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  21. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)September 3, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    Hi Karen,
    Thanks for coming by, the texture pics are so neat and your granson Aidan is adorable! Cindy also in Wisc.

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  22. Holly Hills PrimitivesSeptember 3, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    Thanks Karen, there sure isn't anything like grandchildren - except for your own children! I just love them all to pieces, Dawn

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  23. Janet - underthewillowSeptember 4, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Mornin' Karen....I just wanted to answer the question you had about the stack of boxes in my first Autumn display....no I did not make them, I purchased them several years ago and they are one of my favorites and I use them somewhere every year....have a great weekend!

    Janet

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  24. •♦•©The Olde Weeping Cedar •♦•September 4, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    Hi Karen,

    ...about the 'rack' pic...
    It was taken at night, with no flash. I try to never use a flash and I always try to take my pics in the early morning before the rooms are flooded with nature sunlight light or in the evening.

    thanks for stopping by and always leaving such sweet comments :)


    Have a Wonderful-FUN & safe holiday weekend!!

    hugs♥Kath

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  25. Carmen and the PrimcatsSeptember 4, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Hi Karen,

    Your valance turned out great! Your customer is going to love it!

    Re: the Seraph. If you ever get the opportunity to shop one of thier 2 stores... do it! Make a detour if you must. It's worth it! Everthing in there is to die for beautiful! It's one of my favorites!

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  26. Notes from the HomesteadSeptember 4, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    Hi Karen!
    Wow did that valance turn out fabulous! I have valance envy now, hee, hee! Well, hope you enjoy your weekend! Talk soon.
    ~Kim

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  27. Holly Hills PrimitivesSeptember 5, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    Hi Karen, it has been beautiful weather here for a few days and is supposed to stay that way through the weekend - hooray! I think business will really pick up after school starts and Labor Day is over. It seems to be this way every year that last week before school starts. I'm going to try to finish up some projects this weekend while we are up north. Talk to you soon and have a great Labor Day holiday! Dawn P.S. Can you tell I love those grandbabies???

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    Love your "Textures" on your new header! Great job on that valance.

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So glad you came to visit - feel free to leave a comment.
I will try and answer as many as I can - maybe not immediately but I will get to you!

Karen

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