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Well as you can see I have made another door plaque, this time for Charlotte's little brother Sébastien. I hadn't planned to but John said, and he was absolutely right, that Séb would be very hurt if he didn't have his own special door plaque too.
Well you know how awkward it is to make things for men and boys. However, I know his room is painted a very similar shade of blue so I painted the Joanna Sheen MDF plaque with Match Pots emulsion. Last time I was there he had these Lightning McQueen race cars everywhere. Knowing little boys that could have changed but I thought race cars was a safe bet so I managed to download these images from the internet. I cut the finishing flags from some scraps I found in the bits box. And the coup de grâce was the racing wheels. Initially I just downloaded some pictures but I needed to add a bit of dimension. This is where the 99P Shop came in! I bought quite a large car and broke the wheels off - bingo!!! The name was made up of American Crafts Thickers chipboard alphabet stickers which I have had for years, and have now found a use for them at last.
Well, that's all from me today. Keep warm everybody! Love and hugs from Christine xx
Well, that's all from me today. Keep warm everybody! Love and hugs from Christine xx
Christine this is marvellous.
ReplyDeleteWat een leuke kaart
ReplyDeletegroetjes Janie
Oh gosh Christine I got such a laugh about you buying the car and breaking off the wheels - just the sort of thing I would do. Sebastien will love his door plaque I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteI always feel so exhausted reading about everyone's stressing about getting everything organised for Christmas and feel so glad we don't have to do it!
Have a great rest of the week.
Elaine
Een leuke kaart he je gemaakt Christine
ReplyDeleteGerrie xxx
Brilliant Christine what a great door plaque
ReplyDeletejacqui x
Allowing for a bit of vandalism, lol I have to say what a clever idea. The plaque is brilliant.Our temperatures here are also staying low, I could say there isn't a cloud in the sky but there is no colour also. It is really weird. xx Flora
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant Christine. Those wheels look fabulous, how clever!!
ReplyDeleteA very thoughtful and special gift and I am sure that Sebastien will love it too.
Sue
Hi Christine, your plaques are fantastic and I'm sure the children will love them. Like you I have just finished my shopping to-day and now I need to have a wrapping session. Enjoy your day. Hugs Rita xx
ReplyDeleteWonderfucreation earest Christine^_^
ReplyDeleteColorful and joyful,perfect for a little boy^_^
Hugs,
Sonia
This is a gorgeous Plaque hun! You are so talented! I love all the colours. thank you so much for your lovely comments. I truly appreciate it. Hope you have a lovely christmas. xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous plaque Christine. The cards and wheels look fab.
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
This is totally great Christine he will love it huggles hun xxx
ReplyDeleteLove your fabulous door plaque he will love it Christine
ReplyDeleteAnne
I am so glad you did one for Sebastien as well Christine - men are right some times eh??? This is a great design - just enough without being too fussy for a boy! I had to giggle at the thought of you nipping into the 99p shop for a car to break up! Then had a picture of you with a sledge hammer - oh you just so know what I am like!!!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs to you and your creativity!
Sue Pxxx