A Gift for Madeline

It is finished...No, not a grand theological statement in this instance, however; my gift for Madeline is finally complete. I just put the finishing touches on it and thought I would share.

Over the last several weeks I have painted 8 canvases for her nursery!

Her bedding is white with green, orange, blue, and two shades of pink polka dots. I originally came up with this idea many months ago. At the time Stuart and Michelle had not picked out a name. I also wanted to surprise them, but decided I would at least check with Stuart. He thought it was a great idea, but asked what would I do if her name was long. I should have known they were thinking of some nice long names!

I decided the best way to "finish" the edges of the canvas was with ribbon. I bought the blue and green ribbon when I first began gathering my supplies. I was actually thinking of using several different types of ribbon. My goal was to find some pink and orange ribbon as well. However, the more I thought about it, I decided Michelle should have some say in the project. When they came to Tampa several weeks I ago I had the canvases pretty much ready, and let her choose the ribbon color.

She picked blue. We also decided that I would allow them to attach the loops for hanging so they could have them the exact length they wanted. I was very worried about having enough ribbon so I bought every roll that Michael's had. After I cut the eight strips to finish the edges, I still had a little left on the first roll...I think she'll have plenty and can mess up a couple of times or tie bows...maybe both!

All I did to finish the canvases was hot glue the ribbon around the edge.

There they all are! I must confess, I am quite pleased with the way they turned out.
It's also been fun to rearrange all the letters and see what other words that can be made out of her name.