MOM upside down is WOW

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In this case, we can offer you frames, flowers, paints, ribbons, and papers, OR you can do dollar store items to make sweet, low cost, Mom or Grandma gifts.

I started with a cheap clearance framed mirror I have had for years in that box of "Someday projects" and added color Driftwood Dixie Belle Paints, which go on like a dream!

It was so lovely outside I did my painting on the patio watching the beautiful hummingbirds flit around.

Then I ran to the dollar store for Spring flower bunches, I also picked up some ribbons while I was there. I proceeded to dismantle the flowers into smaller pieces and (hot) glued them onto the painted frame in a pleasing arrangement.

I cut the ribbons into approximately 4 to 5 inch pieces and tied them in a knot which I then glued among the flower petals for textural interest.

I then created some graphics that I thought might work for the piece.

and finally used this one...

'MOM upside down is WOW'

Ribbons in various colors were added to the hanger which I may play with a bit more.

Put it all together and Here it is!

We hope you are inspired to create a lovely handmade gift for MOM.

Thanks for visiting, Jean

p.s. the code is MOMMY

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