by roslyn 28 Aug 2011

Picture of the house that I grew up in from the age of 6. I thought that since my young sister has left her home state to go back to the place where her children are I thought that I'd do this for her Birthday with the old key to the back door . Sadly the house is no longer there due to our Father passing away . I had the photo printed onto Fabric and then I embroidered some flowers over the original flowers by sorting through designs and taking out the flowers that I thought was as real as the ones that were there. Dad being a great gardiner. My friend Diane( Mumfinch) framed the picture for me Hope you all like

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by dani58 31 Aug 2011

is a wonderful memory!you did a great job!!!!!!!

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roslyn by roslyn 02 Sep 2011

Thank you Dani

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by baydreamer 29 Aug 2011

Very Nice. Hmm I think I may have to use this idea. thanks

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roslyn by roslyn 29 Aug 2011

Go for it

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by anitapatch 29 Aug 2011

Very good idea. Something special

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roslyn by roslyn 29 Aug 2011

thank you yes it is

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by mnladyus 29 Aug 2011

What a nice memory. Nice job!

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roslyn by roslyn 29 Aug 2011

thank you so much

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by juanitadenney 29 Aug 2011

It is a beautiful picture and appears to be a very lovely house. *4U

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roslyn by roslyn 29 Aug 2011

Juanita, thanks it was a really old house, by the time it was sold, poor old thing had seen better days

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by christracey 28 Aug 2011

This looks lovely & will be a great keepsake. Sadly I don't have any photos of the house where I grew up...only 1 of part of the front when I got married.

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roslyn by roslyn 29 Aug 2011

The first house where we were till I was 6 is now a "bra outlet" and being only young never had any photos till this one. It means a lot to Robyn as she was born here as well as the other brother.

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by mranderson 28 Aug 2011

What a wonderful idea. You will be the favourite sister now. It is amazing.

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roslyn by roslyn 29 Aug 2011

Need I say that I am her Favourite sister and she is mine. We get on so well together But things had gone down the gurgler for a number of years now we are so close again.

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by patsy28 28 Aug 2011

Fabulous job! You should really be proud. It is excellent!

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roslyn by roslyn 29 Aug 2011

Thank you . I am rather pleased with the way it's turned out

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by snowbird42 28 Aug 2011

it is a very touching story and good on you your sister will love and cherish it..............soozie

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roslyn by roslyn 29 Aug 2011

I think she will, Hope she has room on her walls for it

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by joanne8125 28 Aug 2011

What a creative mind you have. This will be a great gift and cherished forever.

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roslyn by roslyn 29 Aug 2011

Thank you Joanne. Had this idea a few years ago and glad now that it's completed and turned out well. I could still have done more to it but I was rushing against time. Left things to the last minute

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by designgirl 28 Aug 2011

What a lovely gift. It is gorgeous.

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roslyn by roslyn 29 Aug 2011

thank you so much "Design girl"

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by clawton 28 Aug 2011

You have done a great job. What a special thing to do. It looks realistic.

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roslyn by roslyn 29 Aug 2011

Thank you so much

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by shirlener88 28 Aug 2011

Roslyn, what a special gift - you have done a wonderful job with this.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 28 Aug 2011

I hope you do one for you, too.

roslyn by roslyn 29 Aug 2011

Thanks Shirlene. I was going to do one for me. I've just been thinking I might do one of the MIL place and give to the SIL Still thinking on that idea

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by mumfinch 28 Aug 2011

Very very Good idea, Your sister will love it. good work as always Hugsss

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roslyn by roslyn 29 Aug 2011

Thank you Diane and thank YOU so much with the Framing. Even Keith was happy with the result ( and that's saying something)

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by mops Moderator 28 Aug 2011

What a great memento for your sister!

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roslyn by roslyn 28 Aug 2011

Thank you Mops. When you reach the milestone of 60 what can you get them

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by dlonnahawkins 28 Aug 2011

This is very nice, and I bet it will be something special for your sister. I hope you have one for yourself, too,

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roslyn by roslyn 28 Aug 2011

I was going to, But I forgot as I was trying to get things done for Robyn, but yes I will done one for me too

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by quilter124 28 Aug 2011

this is very nice and the embroidered flowers just gives it the dimension it needs.....great job....

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roslyn by roslyn 28 Aug 2011

Thank you. The tree to the right of the front door was a "camelia" tree and was always loaded with flowers. and to the left was "hydrangas" in bluey/purple

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by quilter124 28 Aug 2011

this is very nice and the embroidered flowers just gives it the dimension it needs.....great job....

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roslyn by roslyn 28 Aug 2011

Thank you

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by noah 28 Aug 2011

love it !!That must of been a lovely house in its day and sure had loads of fun their!!Carolyn

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roslyn by roslyn 28 Aug 2011

It was an old house and there were 5 of us children so where did we sleep? as it had only 2 bedrooms and the "outhouse ". at the back. Yes we did have great times we were poor but always had food on the table.

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by oaro 28 Aug 2011

This very nice memory of you and your sister to shear what beautiful little house Well done job. Maria

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roslyn by roslyn 28 Aug 2011

Thank you Maria. As you can see the house was really getty past it when this photo was taken. We think the house was built in the lat 1800's but not too sure

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by teresanta 28 Aug 2011

very nice!

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roslyn by roslyn 28 Aug 2011

Thank you so much

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by mysew1325 28 Aug 2011

beautiful... she will love it..

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roslyn by roslyn 28 Aug 2011

Don't worry I already have the "hankies" packed.

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by 02kar Moderator 28 Aug 2011

What a beautiful house you grew up in. Wonferful momento for your sister.

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roslyn by roslyn 28 Aug 2011

Thank you so much.

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by capoodle 28 Aug 2011

Amazing idea and adding the flowers gave it a nice effect.

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roslyn by roslyn 28 Aug 2011

I was going to give this to Robyn for her Housewarming a few years ago and din't get around to making it then. BUT now that she has moved interstate it will be well received I think

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by aussiequilter 28 Aug 2011

very nice idea Roslyn

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roslyn by roslyn 28 Aug 2011

Thank you Monika

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by workbecky 28 Aug 2011

That is so cool. I am sure your sister will love how you have perserved the memory of your childhood home. Love the mixed media!

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roslyn by roslyn 28 Aug 2011

Glad it turned out as well as it did, Still not perfect But the idea is there

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by babie 28 Aug 2011

Wow what a memory.

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roslyn by roslyn 28 Aug 2011

Yes, it's all gone now. 2 HUGE houses are now built on the site. Not the same but at least we have the wonderful memories

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by bumblebee 28 Aug 2011

Very creative multimedia crafting and a beautiful
sentiment.

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roslyn by roslyn 28 Aug 2011

Thank you so much"bumblebee"

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by chess 28 Aug 2011

This was a wonderful idea and so it will be a beautiful reminder of your house in the old days!

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roslyn by roslyn 28 Aug 2011

Yes I'm glad it turned out as well as it did Thank you

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by rmj8939 28 Aug 2011

What a lovely remembrance for you both.

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roslyn by roslyn 28 Aug 2011

If only the house could talk.

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