Happy Birthday to my wonderful Sister!

     What do you get for the person who has everything? Indeed, what if that person is your sister and you want to do something special? Well I don't know about you, but I got out my paints, pens, papers and canvas and made something! I haven't done a mixed media art piece in a long time but desperation can be a very good motivator.

     I saw this sentiment somewhere, can't for the life of me remember where (maybe on a stamp?) but it made me burst out laughing, it's perfect. You see, there's a story that goes with this.
     My dear sister is a few years older than me and when we were younger we shared a room. I can't imagine what it must have been like for her, I mean I was in 1st grade when she was in Junior High. We didn't have much in common in those days but I was very useful in assisting her when she needed help. Like timing her as she practiced speeches, or pinning the hem of a dress she was sewing at 2 in the morning. She was very good at getting me to do what she wanted. She did this by threatening to not be my sister anymore if I didn't cooperate. Like the time she wanted me to break her arm so she wouldn't have to take a test at school. (yea, that was gonna work) This is a brilliant plan when your 6 year-old  sister is  intimidated by the fact that her only sister, who she adores, is almost an adult at 12 years old. And it worked for many years. I did eventually figure out that she really didn't have that kind of power, convincing as she may have been.
     Today we are the best of friends in spite of being different as night and day. I admire her many accomplishments and successes. I look to her for advice and encouragement. So this gift is a nod to simpler times and a celebration of our loving friendship. Happy Birthday, Donna!

~ 2 Corinthians 5:21 ~

He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, 

that we might become

the righteousness of God in Him.

blessings,

nancy

supplies and materials:

5 x 7 canvas-The Artist's Studio by Aaron Brothers

Golden Heavy Body Acrylic Paints

Claudine Helmuth multi-medium (I love this stuff)

Faber-Castell PITT artist pen

Sakura Pigma Micron pen

Jane Beljo Flower Button

Vintage text paper

Glossy Accents

miscellaneous buttons

Stamps- Hero Arts Flourish Background, CHF Kim Hughes Collection Collage Elements 1

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