I am joining Wen from Apple Apricot for another Simply Neutrals Tuesday.
I created this little canvas pouch a few years back. But, I did not put the finishing touches in until this week. It took a few years to figure out what I was going to tuck into the pocket. I prepared the canvas by painting it, adding vintage sheet music and then a fabric collage of a Christmas image on that. On the bottom of the canvas I added a pocket and tucked craft shred, bottle brush trees, and silver snowflakes. Vintage seam binding acts as hangers for the canvas and a dusting of mica chips for added sparkle.
I also wanted to share a rare photo of my three kiddies at the recent memorial service for my ex- FIL who passed away in September from cancer. I am so thankful to have had a lovely conversation over the phone with him September 2 and a visit to his home September 17th. He passed on the 18th. Ironically, that is the day I buried my own father in 2006. I still had remained on contact sending birthday and Christmas cards (as they did with me) and it hit me that this man really was a second father figure for so much of my life as I had known him since I was 15.
It reminds me how very short and precious life is and that we all take so much for granted!
Hi Nancy. I’m so glad that you were able to finish that beautiful piece and share it with us. You have a lovely family. I’m sorry about your recent sadness but glad for your inspiration. I love those sweet words on that beautiful photo of the sky. Wow! Hugs, Sue
Hello Nancy Dear. My condolences on the loss of your FIL. How very special that you were able to speak with him and visit him just prior tohis passing. Your children look like wonderful adults and you can be very proud od them. Thank you for visiting and due to your “No Reply” status I will answer your question here. My center table pumpkin is a “Jim Shore” that I bought after season sale. I absolutly love it. Your Simply Neutral canvas is lovely and the pocket is adorned perfectly. As for the one minute thanking the sky and sun…I just did that today as I was walking our beautiful fairgrounds. Blessings and Creative Bliss Dear…
Nancy,
Sending condolences. Such a special relationship you obviously had with your ex-FIL and lovely you were able to have one last conversation with him.
I want to reach out and pinch the rosey cheeks of that child! You always source such fabulous image of children. An adorable idea to create a pocket to nestle the trees inside.
A wonderful photograph of your beautiful family, Nancy.
The wind is howling, happy to be tucked up inside, with a cosy hot water bottle nearby.
Wishes
Lynne
Hi there Nancy~ I appreciate you so much!
This post is simply amazing and another fave~ Your work inspires me Nancy!
The darker colors are so rich and elegant; and the creams steal my heart. It is vintage loveliness, and I just love the laces and buttons. This is so beautifully put together.
I’ve seen so many things I want to try since starting to blog again and visit around; and I hope to do a pocket this winter~
I enjoyed the photo of your kiddos! It is a treasure~ I was glad to hear you got to visit w/your FIL just in time; but so sorry you lost him. (I have a dif. awareness of death now…)
Well, let me just wish you a great rest of the week and I’m so glad I got to see another NMJ creation! : )
Karen
So cute and lovely!
(I’ve always dreamed to make such romantic things, but mostly I do others… )
Very sad to read this. Cancer is horrible and so many wonderful people are gone.
To feel like amazing the lif is, that’s the onliest way, although the life seems not alway easy…
To your question: the riun was an old abbey here in Germany, where I’m living.
Hi Nancy, just LOVE the pocket you have made, what a treasure, made me want to reach out and touch it! Glad you were able to enjoy being with the kids even if the occasion was a sad one. Have a good week, hugs, Valerie
Ah that sweet pumpkin in your hanging is adorable Nancy. So beautifully embellished too. Vintage perfection. I’m sorry for your recent loss also. Your ‘children’ look beautiful, may they always look after their dear Mama. Nicola x
What a amoving post Nancy. Your Christmas hanger is simply charming! The little pocket filled with the trees and snowflake look gorgeous!
I’m sorry to hear about the passing of your FIL whom meant so much to you over the many years. A lovely photo of your kids. So good they came together for your FIL’s memorial!
Your words are precious and I try daily to appreciate my life more and more especially as I grow older.
Sending hugs,
Suzy
Dear Nancy, your canvas pouch is so beautiful, a real precious christmas piece ,to take every year ,and to enjoy . I has your special touches, which I so love, and the little girl image is adorable. And what could be better than your trees, and snowflake, resting in the lovely lace pocket.
I`m sorry for you, you lost your x-FIL , not long ago, to that awfull sicknes, so good for you ,you was able to see him the day before he passed, Nancy, and that all your dear kids could be there in the memorial service.
Your thoughts ,written here, are mine, every day, sweetie, always find something to feel happy for, every day, and always appreciate each day, sun, rain or snow- it will never return, to us. Thank you for a beautiful post dear friend.
HUGS from Dorthe
My condolences dear Nancy. A beautiful and heartfelt post… You are so right, life can be short and it’s good to take enough time to contemplate the beauty of life. You have three beautiful children Nancy! And how gorgeous is your collage, wow… I love the little trees and the snowflake you’ve put in the pouch, a perfect finishing touch! Sending you hugs, xx
I am so sorry to hear of your FIL’s passing Nancy, sending you and yours my deepest sympathies. Your beautiful little pocket is so lovely, the treasures you have tucked inside are the perfect addition. Deb xo
Dear Nancy,
I’m so very sorry to hear of your FIL’s passing. My condolences to you and yours.
Thanks for sharing the lovely photo of your children.
Your pocket hanger is simply gorgeous and I love what you put inside. Just the perfect touch.
Sending hugs and love,
Marie
Absolutely stunning Nancy! I love your creation! You have a beautiful family too!
Hugs!
Nancy,
Thank you for sharing your family and your insights into losing a dear one. Your pocket art is beautiful, and finished just perfectly for this time. It’s amazing how making art can help heal and bring wisdom. Wishing you peace and time to reflect and hold the joy of celebrating a loved one who will be with you always.
hugs,
Jesse