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" This is what the Lord says: "Stand at the crossroads and look: ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls." Jeremiah 6:16


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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please go visit other gals wonderful Show and Tells !





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Apr. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by socalval
Gold dusting... looks beautiful. I think I would be afraid of using anything that had such pretty art on it. What a treasure!

Valerie
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Apr. 10, 2008 - Awe

Posted by YahwehISAlmighty
That's really sweet that your dad put so much time into that. It is very cute, thank you for sharing!!!!!!

Rachel
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Apr. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by hsfamily
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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Apr. 11, 2008 - That's Cool

Posted by proudmommaof3
what a great treasure. I love things like this. I think I have seen the kind of art work you are talking about. It's very pretty.
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Apr. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mamakaren
Your dad was quite a craftsman! I have my father's handy work in our home, something to keep forever.
Blessings, Mama Karen
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Posted by proverbsmama
Very pretty work!
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Apr. 11, 2008 - Beautiful

Posted by GenesisFamily
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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Apr. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by jenn4him
Your dad was a fantastic craftsman! You had a throne fit for a princess, indeed! (lol)
(((hugs)))
Jenn
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Posted by blessedwith2angels
Your dad did a great job. What a special keepsake.
Pam
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Posted by MamaArcher
that is a cute idea, I love the stenciling!

Come by and see what hubby gave me for my birthday!
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Apr. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Lyric
Oh! Isn't that special? The gold dusting is beautiful. :-)

How have you been, my SEiC? Is spring starting to show its face for you?

Blessings,
Jen
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Apr. 11, 2008 - Wow!

Posted by ltjewel
Your Show and Tell's are always soo cool. I always Show and Tell my kids lol. Thanks for sharing your memories with us.
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Apr. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SuzyScribbles
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.
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Apr. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by eclecticeducation
How beautiful! What a special thing to have!
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Apr. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Canadagirl
Susan,

I have to admit I didn't have the four boys use it. The reason was b/c I felt them being boys it would get messy. So I got one with a gaurd. [0=

I guess I didn't want anything to happen to my chair. [0=
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Apr. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Stef
I can only imagine how beautiful the rest of your house must have been. Wow!

You might want to scurry over to my Show and Tell, Mary!
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Posted by psalms16vs2
Oh my that is such beautiful, yet delicate work. Your father truly had a gift. What a great piece of art. :)
JoAnn
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Apr. 11, 2008 - Love it!

Posted by cricket
I love the potty seat. I have mine also and use it to hold a teddy bear of mine!

Be blessed!
Terri Sue
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Posted by withHim4ever
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
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Apr. 11, 2008 - Oh I love it.

Posted by bubbebobbie
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
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Apr. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by PlainJane
I didn't know a potty chair could be so beautiful! Your dad was so talented - like father, like daughter.
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Posted by Sandpiper
Oh what a great keepsake!! It is kind of a funny thing, but anything hand made like that is to be cherished!
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Apr. 11, 2008 - awww...

Posted by solodeogloria
What a treasure. How precious!
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Apr. 11, 2008 - S&T

Posted by BookwormMN
Hi,
It has been a LONG time since I have done a S&T, but I finally did one!!!!!

I like your plant holder, I don't know of anybody that has kept their's for that long!!! lol

God Bless,
Amber
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Apr. 11, 2008 - How adorable!

Posted by ThreeLittleLadies
that is a sweet little throne! I love that you use it as a planter!

Carol
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Apr. 11, 2008 - Thanks

Posted by Clemons
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.

Edited by Clemons on Apr. 11, 2008 at 7:49 PM
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Posted by sahmto4orMore
I can tell a lot of love went into that little chair for his little girl. How sweet of him to make this for you.

Have a great weekend,
tracy
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Apr. 11, 2008 - Precious!

Posted by kympossible
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.

Blessings,
Kym
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Posted by YahwehISAlmighty
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

(I just realized that I'm signed in under Rachel's. It's weird, I logged out and came back in using my password and user name, and I'm still in Rachel's - I think this means I should quit blogging for tonight)
(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!


Edited by YahwehISAlmighty on Apr. 11, 2008 at 9:40 PM
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Apr. 11, 2008 - A lovely potty!

Posted by Keri
How very special to have something for so long a time, and something handmade just for you.
Your father was quite a craftsman!
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Apr. 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by kimalita
Oh my, that is beautiful!!! What a special piece. Maybe I'll join you on and the next show and tell.


My first visit to your blog..... :)
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Apr. 14, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by AcceptanceWithJoy
Oh ~ it is so pretty!

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.
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First , I am a daughter of the King almighty and a a wife to my Handsome of 17 years. A mom of 4 on the go boys 15, 13, 9, and 7. 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 and use the Heart of Wisdom Approach. 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 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.





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