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Apr. 10, 2008~ Show and Tell Friday~My dads wood work ~
It's that time again...
I would like to share what my daddy made me when I was a little girl. It may be a strange thing to share but the art work that went into it was amazing. Yes, it was my potty chair. He made the whole thing from scratch and then gold dusted it. ( that is what they call the this certain kind of stenciling) I have always wanted to learn this art and still plan to. My dad was born and raised in New England. And this artwork is very common in this area of the U.S. . My dad has passed away but his memory lives on. Its the little memories that I cherish. I now use it as a plant holder in my living room.
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Here is some close ups of the "gold dusting" that my dad did.
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"If mothers could learn to do for themselves what they do for their children when these are overdone, we should have happier households. Let the mother go out to play!
If she would have the courage to let everything go when life becomes too tense, and just take a day, or half a day, out in the fields, or with a favourite book, or in
a picture gallery looking long and well at just two or three pictures, or in bed, without the children, life would go on far more happily for both children and parents.
The mother would then be able to hold herself in "wise passiveness’ and would not fret her children by continual interference even of hand or eye - she would let them
be." ...Charlotte Mason
How neat! I think it's wonderful to have handmade things from parents. I have several paintings that my mom did. And one of the paintings my dad made the frame for it.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Karen
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That is really special. I love how you have used it for something else instead of just packing it away in the attic or basement. Great idea!
Toni
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I think it is a unique and precious S&T. And it makes a great plant holder now! One burning question: did your little ones use it too, as its proper function? What a very needed yet beautiful piece of furniture.
What beautiful work! I'm glad you still have your little chair, great idea using it as a planter. These kinds of memories are sweet and fun, especially coming from someone so special.
(((hugs)))
Katia
I love that you have a golden throne made by your papa. And what a great way to display it.
My Show and Tell is up.
Have fun Scrapbooking.
Because of Jesus, Bobbie
Thanks for sharing this great idea. I have a little wooden potty chair that I stenciled for my little ones. I'm going to turn it into a planter so I can keep it on display in a public room since my littlest one is now 5 years old.
That is so neat, the extra care and detail that your dad put into it. I love the idea of using it as a planter. I have an old potty chair in my living room (mine was purchased el cheapo at a yard sale and is not PRETTY like yours) that is currently being used as a perch for "my" teddy bears and dolls.
I didn't know potty chairs could be so nice. I thought they only came in plastic! :)
That's really special that you've been able to save it and use it in your home. If my daddy made me something that special, you can bet that I would cherish it.
Antoinette
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(Did I ever answer your question about my herb garden? I can't remember, so forgive me if I'm repeating myself here - yes, I'm going to have an herb garden this year. I can't wait!
When we lived in Nebraska, their was a fire in the row of townhomes we lived in. We only had a little smoke damage, but one of our neighbors had quite a lot of damage. One item that was damaged was an old rocking chair. My Dad pulled it out of the trash... cut new rockers for it... sanded, stained and painted it and gold dusted it too. It was lovely. I have no idea what happened to that chair. My parents had it for years.
First , I am a daughter of the King almighty and a
a wife to my Handsome of 19 years. A mom of 4 on the go boys 17, 15, 11, and 9. I grew up in the states but married my Canadian sweetheart and moved up north.
We live in the southern part of British Columbia , Canada on our homestead. We have homeschooled our four boys from birth and plan to go the distance till all four graduate from our homeschool. I teach with a Charlotte Mason style. I love to craft! I am a beader, knitter, x-stitcher, quilter. We have been on a journey of being apart of building "The House that God Built". I have been recording our journey on my blog. Go to my links on The House That God Built and you will find it. I know God has a lot more instore for us and we just need to follow where our Lord takes us.
This blog is the home of Show and Tell Friday's and Tightwad Tuesdays. I hope you decide to join in on the fun !
Blessings and ((HUGS))
In Him<><
-Mary
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First , I am a daughter of the King almighty and a
a wife to my Handsome of 19 years. A mom of 4 on the go boys 17, 15, 11, and 9. I grew up in the states but married my Canadian sweetheart and moved up north.
We live in the southern part of British Columbia , Canada on our homestead. We have homeschooled our four boys from birth and plan to go the distance till all four graduate from our homeschool. I teach with a Charlotte Mason style. I love to craft! I am a beader, knitter, x-stitcher, quilter. We have been on a journey of being apart of building "The House that God Built". I have been recording our journey on my blog. Go to my links on The House That God Built and you will find it. I know God has a lot more instore for us and we just need to follow where our Lord takes us.
This blog is the home of Show and Tell Friday's and Tightwad Tuesdays. I hope you decide to join in on the fun !
Blessings and ((HUGS))
In Him<><
-Mary
