Hi there! Today I have a mixed media style altered canvas to share featuring my sweet little girl Gretchen.
When I saw the theme for this week's the Simon Says Stamps Monday challenge: It's A Dogs Life, I knew I had to join along in memory of my sweet girl who passed away this summer at the age of 11. Gretchen was my little fur baby who was always at my feet.
I added lots of texture to the background using a stencil and texture paste:
And embellished the canvas with a variety of metal trinkets and plastic baubles from my stash:
I'm also sharing my canvas with this week's Paint Party Friday site as well as the Altered Eclectics site:
Thanks so much for stopping by ~ I hope you have a great weekend!
Be Sweet ;)
23 Sweet Comments So Far:
What a wonderful tribute to Gretchen, I can imagine how much you miss her. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie
This is fabulous! What a heartwarming tribute. The textures, colors, and metallic gold made this a beautiful piece.
Gretchen looks so bold and beautiful. Gorgeous texture!
Happy PPF ❤
a wonderful reminder of your cute dog lady your fantastic picture frame!
Happy weekend and PPF
Elke
This is such a wonderful tribute to your Gretchen.
Such a beautiful piece in memory of your sweet Gretchen. So sorry for your loss. I know how losing a beloved pet hurts. Happy PPF and thanks for sharing.
Such a beautiful tribute to Gretchen. Losing a fur baby is so hard and those of us who have gone through it know the heartache.
Oh wow, this is stunning, Mona!! The texture and details are amazing and the colors are beautiful!! I'm so sorry you lost Gretchen this summer. I know how much your heart aches. What a sweet and gorgeous tribute to her :) Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)
Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Wow! I have never thought to add such things to a canvas and seems silly I haven't. A lovely tribute!
This is lovely Mona and a wonderful reminder of your sweet ittle pup. I'm so sorry to hear you lost Gretchen. I'll bet Griffin misses her too. Hugs <3
What a wonderful way to honor Gretchen's memory. Your mixed media frame is lovely.
Oh what a gorgeous tribute! I still miss my dogs that have passed. Such a joy they bring. So sorry for your loss,they are family!
Peace Giggles
So sad to lose a faithful companion, especially one as adorable as Gretchen. Your canvas is full of rich texture and character, perfect as a memento for your sweet girl. TFS
Your canvas is gorgeous! Love the all of the pinks and gold together! Such a beautiful tribute to your sweet girl. I am so sorry . I know you must miss her so much!
I'm so sorry that you lost your fur baby. What a lovely way to celebrate her life. Loving the pink and gold.
I'm so sorry to hear that Gretchen passed away. I know how it feels to lose a fur baby. You've created a lovely keepsake about her. Hugs.
A truly beautiful piece of art with so much depth and wonderful texture...this is stunning Mona, just gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing and for playing along with us over on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog... <3
Special memory.
Fantastic art! So gorgeous, what a beautiful tribute to such a sweet soul! Hugs, so sorry for your loss.
Happy PPF
Victoria #40
Beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. Love the colours and textures. It is so hard to lose a much loved pet. A lovely way to remember her. Big Hugs.
Made me cry--a beautiful tribute to your sweet furbaby, Mona. They do leave big holes in our hearts, but bring so much happiness to our lives. Love the gold & pink with the angel wings for your angel!
Oh Mona I had no idea that you lost Gretchen... I'm so very sorry... Your canvas is beautiful and I hope you take comfort from seeing it and her sweet face.
Oh Mona - I'm so sorry for your loss of Gretchen - and what a lovely panel to remember her by!
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