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Feb 21, 2014

Special Gifts

Thirteen years ago, I did a series of black and white hand-tinted photographs of my my nieces and nephew. At the time, I had four nieces and one nephew.  I matted and framed 11x14 prints to hang as artwork for my townhouse apartment. I matted and framed 8x10's of two nieces and gave them to my brother as gifts.



The above photos have hung in both the homes my brother has lived in. At Thanksgiving last year, he nodded toward the photos and said to me, "Ya know, I have another one now." Then he told me how those photos would be the first things he would grab if his house ever caught on fire. Awwww!

So what's a sister to do? I took a bunch of candid shots of his youngest daughter. I turned this one....

 
into a companion piece to the ones I did of her sisters:

 
I hope he likes it!
 
Until next time,
 

 
 
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34 comments:

  1. Christina GFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:15:00 PM CST

    They are all gorgeous and I am sure he will like them. Too precious.

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  2. Faith...February 21, 2014 at 8:18:00 PM CST

    He will love it! Beautiful neices you have there.

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  3. Vicky LFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:36:00 PM CST

    Beautiful pictures! He will love them! You did a great job.

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  4. SueFebruary 22, 2014 at 1:45:00 AM CST

    You did a fabulous job on the photos! I think you have a second calling...lol.......you could always be a professional photographer!! I am sure brother will absolutely adore the photo; what treasured memories he has of his children. :)

    Hugs,
    Sue your SM

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  5. DianneFebruary 22, 2014 at 3:23:00 AM CST

    How could he help but love it? What great memories they capture for him and for you too, and the girls will treasure those images in years to come.

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  6. BerlyFebruary 22, 2014 at 6:02:00 AM CST

    How sweet!! They are all beautiful!

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  7. VickieFebruary 22, 2014 at 6:12:00 AM CST

    What a compliment to you! I can see why. Fantastic job Meari. All three girls have different colored eyes? How interesting!

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  8. Jennifer MFebruary 22, 2014 at 6:26:00 AM CST

    Beautifully done:)

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  9. CJFebruary 22, 2014 at 6:44:00 AM CST

    That is a lovely gift for your brother. You have some really cute nieces.

    CJ

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2014 at 7:12:00 AM CST

    Meari,

    They are beautiful - you really are so talented.

    The framing of your Stitch from Stash is great.

    I hope that you will have fun stitching your new acquisitions.

    Tara

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2014 at 9:37:00 AM CST

    Those pictures are beautiful!!! You do great work.
    Betty in AZ (ILCS)

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  12. CarolFebruary 22, 2014 at 10:03:00 AM CST

    That is so sweet that your brother said that, Meari--he must treasure them so much! They really are so beautifully done :)

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2014 at 10:28:00 AM CST

    I think that will fit in perfect with the others, and he should be very pleased with it. They are all very cute kids!

    Thanks for sharing,
    hugs, Shirley in KY

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  14. For Sale Or Trade dannmurrayFebruary 22, 2014 at 11:31:00 AM CST

    Gorgeous photos Meari. If he does not like the new one you did something is messed up. It is gorgeous!
    Debi

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2014 at 11:42:00 AM CST

    I'm sure your brother will love that one as much as he does the other two.

    Lynne

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  16. Linda K's Stitching Corner February 22, 2014 at 11:57:00 AM CST

    Awwww...they are so cute and so adorable...you did a great job Meari...wow...

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  17. SharonFebruary 22, 2014 at 12:01:00 PM CST

    Oh Meari, what a thoughtful, personal gift!!!! The photo's are amazing treasures. I agree with your brother: these are the first things I'd save too! You're a talented gift to your your family.

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2014 at 12:17:00 PM CST

    Oh, I absolutely love your photos of the girls Meari. That touch of color really adds to the photos.

    I'm sure your brother will treasure them always. What great gifts!

    Marcy

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  19. Pam in ILFebruary 22, 2014 at 12:43:00 PM CST

    They are beautiful! I'm sure your brother will be pleased with your special gift!

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  20. ShebafudgeFebruary 22, 2014 at 2:43:00 PM CST

    They are all gorgeous Little Miss Cleverclogs! What a compliment that they would be what he grabbed. I bet he will add the third on to that list too!

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2014 at 8:13:00 AM CST

    They are wonderful!!

    Jackie in PA

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  22. Denise SAFebruary 23, 2014 at 10:57:00 AM CST

    Beautiful Meari

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2014 at 11:01:00 AM CST

    Those are beautiful, Meari. I'm sure he'll love the new addition.

    Sandy in NM

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  24. Jacklyn CornwellFebruary 23, 2014 at 11:49:00 AM CST

    Those are beautifully done and thoughtful gifts. You must have some experience with photography.

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2014 at 12:00:00 PM CST

    I love it Meari! Great job! I'm sure he'll love it, too.

    Karin in MA

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2014 at 10:53:00 AM CST

    Truly wonderful Meari!!!!

    Sharyn

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  27. valerieFebruary 25, 2014 at 12:30:00 PM CST

    Gorgeous photos! I love the black and white with the pop of color. I have no idea how you do that but it's awesome!

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  28. Charlene ♥ NCFebruary 25, 2014 at 1:33:00 PM CST

    Such a lovely thing for him to say of something you did for him. I'm sure he will fee the same about the new one!

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2014 at 3:18:00 PM CST

    I love it. What a wonderful gift

    Gina

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2014 at 3:19:00 PM CST

    Meari,

    The photographs are lovely. What a beautiful and heartfelt gift to your brother.

    Nancy V

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  31. ParsleyFebruary 27, 2014 at 3:28:00 PM CST

    Great pictures. Love the faded black and white effect.

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  32. stitcherwMarch 1, 2014 at 3:03:00 PM CST

    Your newest picture turned out wonderful as well, what a beautiful set, and it's always great to know your work is appreciated. Loved your earlier finish of Love, it looks fantastic as the cover of a photo book, what a clever finishing idea.
    Sue

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  33. BarbMarch 10, 2014 at 11:09:00 AM CDT

    I'm sure your brother will love it. Nice photos of all 3 girls. They are cute.

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  34. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 5:14:00 AM CDT


    The girls in all the pictures are cute, but the top one is beautiful!

    Catherine Nelson

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