If you follow the LilliBean Designs Facebook page you may have seen the three very special commissions that I have been asked to do for Christmas.
It's a tight dead line, but I know that the commissionees (Is that even a word??) won't quibble over design, price or colours.
I know this because the people who have asked for these very special commissions are my daughters.
Well not Beastie as the most she speaks at the moment is a squeak or too, but when I asked Bean + Bug what they wanted for Christmas, after the few key items they wanted (like a tiger lily dress up), they both asked for one of my paintings.
When I asked them what they wanted me to paint, Bean asked for a mermaid (of course she did - this kid was born a mermaid!) Bug wanted a princess + they both decided Beastie would like a fairy.
I think all the girly bases at covered!
So this week I am sharing the finished painting for Beastie. A dark fairy for my dark horse!
I know Beastie won't really appreciate it yet, I love the idea of painting/ making them something every year for Christmas. Even though, in the past, the quality of the hand made gift hasn't always stood up to the vigorous play of toddlers, just the fact that they remember that mama made that is awesome + I hope they will pass this on to their families.
Have you started a Christmas tradition, that you would love to see continued? I would love to hear more about it!
By the way, there are two prizes up for grabs in this months give away. Pop over here for a chance to win
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have a nice day!
Very lovely idea, beautiful gifts! <3
ReplyDeleteyour children are very lucky indeed! We go to a Broadway show each Christmas - that's our tradition. I like it!
ReplyDeleteI really love the face of this painting. Your art is so fun.
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What a beautiful idea and your gorgeous illustrations are perfect for little girly girls!
ReplyDeletegorgeous Kirstin! I am certain that they will cherish these paintings and each year as they grow your beautiful art will mean even more to them.
ReplyDeleteI love it, beautiful work Kirst! x
ReplyDeleteOh these tradition will be truly treasured I can attest to that!! I have my grandmothers shortbread recipe that I make, mom made and my daughter now makes. We have several traditions but the one I started was making my own cards and we do charity for young women and children!! Both things that will continue!! Love Beasties fairy....gorgeous!
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Kristin, I got your giveaway mail today.... so wonderful!!! Thanks!!! ♥
ReplyDeleteAll your ladies are adorable, and these you are working on will be extra special, I know that :oD
oh, what a great idea! I love the painting you made, and she will appreciate it, if only maybe in a few years time :-)
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea! I think this fairy is absolutely gorgeous and very cute - and special. It will be treasured in years to come I'm sure. I made my daughters some art for the first time this year. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat on traditions. Good start for the little ones. I love the picture myself. . .do we ever outgrow these pixies-pictures? I love yours. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea! I don't think my son would appreciate my paintings! A blessed Christmas season to you! Patsy from
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Gorgeous. What a great idea!
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