Something to brighten the days…

Posted on April 21, 2006
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This is for Lisa who reminded me to enjoy the good things…. and Leah who just needs a blog to read!

Wednesday was my Mum’s 60th birthday. In usual style she didn’t want a fuss, and having just been on a holiday to Vanuatu as her present from Dad when we arrived mid morning with a lily plant we were the first present of the day!

I’d been wracking my brains for weeks trying to come up with a decent present and hadn’t been at all successful. In the end had decided I’d make her a mini album of the girls to go in a tiny little tin I bought at the craft show, but in my usual style I had left my run way too late to ever get that finished in time. But while looking at the spotlight catalogue the night before I suddenly had a brain wave and arrived at Mums insisting we needed to go shopping!

We took off and bought her a new white tea pot and two white mugs. We then headed off to spotlight to pick up some paint. My Mum is a big tea drinker and years before I had bought her a teapot with a pig on which she had loved. She broke it several times and glued it back together but the last break hadn’t been fixable and she’d been using a leaky tea pot for almost three years saying she couldn’t find another one she liked as much. But I knew how to get a teapot she’d like even better!

We let the girls choose a colour each and bought two pits of ceramic paint, and headed home to make a mess! The girls had a great time painting the teapot and cups, especially Izzy. Although their painting skills leave a little to be desired and they sort of look like someone has had a bad accident all over the teapot Mum thinks they are the best ever! Certainly no one else will ever have a tea pot and matching cups quite like these!

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10 Responses to “Something to brighten the days…”

Lis on April 21st, 2006 4:25 am

Awwww, now isn’t this a great post!! Look at your gorgeous ‘boogers’ making the best ever present for someone so very special :) Love it!!!!
Nic and Beren on April 21st, 2006 8:30 am

Oh gorgeous, I just love kids artwork !
craftychic on April 21st, 2006 9:01 am

how clever are you and your girls! great idea for presents!!!!
Kristie on April 21st, 2006 10:22 am

What a fantastic idea! you have just given me a great plan for mothers day!
Rae on April 21st, 2006 10:43 am

What a brilliant idea! I’d be thrilled with that gift. Beautiful artwork Izzy and Zoe. :)
Zebette on April 21st, 2006 12:25 pm

Kate you are a true inspiration, and I am sooo glad that Spotlight is just a 5 minute walk from my front door to theirs..literally!
I also have to say I adore that gorgeous blue shirt your princess is wearing, and my they look soooo grown up now!
Fab present indeed, hope your Mum had an awesome day!
fazzbech on April 21st, 2006 12:35 pm

A truly special present, from a truly gorgeous duo! Love it! What a fab idea! And it is indeed unique!
Leah on April 21st, 2006 11:35 pm

hehei was so excited last night when i saw someone had updated then your first line made me LOL!!

What an ace present for your Mum :) Do you have any pics of the finished product??
Narelle on April 22nd, 2006 11:00 am

Wonderful idea. I have soooo stolen that.
Sandra on April 22nd, 2006 1:24 pm

THey are great kate, what grandmother wouldn’t love and treasure that. Beautiful.