There once was a little girl
whose Grandma loved her so dearly
she wanted to paint her portrait
to honor her first birthday.
Though the painting didn’t nearly capture
the little girl’s character and charm and beauty,
hopefully she will
someday realize
there once was a Grandma
who wanted her to remember
how much she meant to her
and how much she was loved
that she tried to paint her portrait
and it was done with lots of love.
My second granddaughter recently celebrated her first birthday. This painting is not meant to be framed or hung, and it surely doesn’t come close to depicting her beauty. But it was painted to be tucked in a memory box as a little keepsake and token of love. I am going to try to paint a portrait every year of each of my grandchildren for the sole purpose of tucking it away to save. I like to think that perhaps one day when I am gone, they will occasionally look at them and cherish them as keepsakes of a Grandma that loved them with her whole heart and soul and bring back sweet memories of happy times spent together. Love you Sweet Baby Girl!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
#WorldWatercolorMonth
this is beautiful and I know she will keep it as one of her most valuable possessions.
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I hope 🙂 ❤ Thanks Beth!
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So cute and such a lovely painting, Jodi. Yes it is nice to paint them and keep them in a chest where they can remove and remember their grandma with love.
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nice share
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Thanks!
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She will know Jodi. ❤
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🙂 ❤
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Wonderful idea Jodi and so precious and filled with love!
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Thanks Gary! 🙂
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Well done, Jodi! Your love for your little granddaughter shines through your water colour and you also expressed it so beautifully in your poem.
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Thanks so much Peter! I am just bursting with love for my granddaughters!
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What a pre ious tradition you’re starting and your watercolor is endearing!😁💕
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Thanks Mary! I’m excited for the challenge and smile thinking about the gift it will be some day 🙂 ❤
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It’s an awesome thing you’re doing!😃
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No I don’t paint their picture but do make special things for them. I just want them some day, when I am no longer here, to know I loved them enought to make something special …just for them.
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That is soooo wonderful! Gifts from the Heart!!!
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Oh my, what a cutie. And, she will always love this portrait from her Grandma.
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I hope so Sharon! I can only imagine how cool it would be to find something like this myself, so I want to create that for them 🙂 ❤
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My grandmother saved every card and letter that I had sent her as a child in a box of hand embroidered hankies. My mom found them when my grandmother passed away. I treasure them.
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So heartwarming ❤️🥰
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A lovely portrait Jodi. I love how you’ve captured her eyes – the light and colour are wonderful…
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Thanks Evelyn! This was such a challenge, and it still doesn’t look completely like her, but it was my fourth effort LOL! I settled for this year 🙂
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Beautiful, Jodi! ❤️ What a wonderful gift that she will always cherish.
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I hope 🙂 Thanks Patty!
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So sweet Jodi, you are brave! So adorable!
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Brave – I like that! 🙂 I want to be fearlessly brave 🙂
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How sweet! A wonderful gift. 💕
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Thanks!
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💕💕💕
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So adorable!
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❤
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… “and done with lots of Love.”
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❤
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So so sweet
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What a wonderful idea Jodi! I’m sure it will bring many smiles. (K)
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I hope 🙂 Thanks Kerfe!
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It’s a beautiful portrait of a darling little girl! And you know those portraits are going to be treasured family heirlooms for the rest of their lives. What a wonderful idea, Jodi, and what a terrific way to show your love.
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Thanks Ann! Maybe someday we will paint together her and I ❤
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That would be so special!
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So sweet and special! 💗 I love how you painted her eyes especially! You captured her sweetness! 😍 What a special memory to leave your grandkids… I am sure they will treasure it some day. And perhaps, they will want to learn to paint too! 🎨💕 When they see and feel what it means to you.❤️
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You are very kind, but I really didn’t nail it. Maybe next year… maybe 10 years from now… maybe never… but nonetheless it was done with so much love, and I hope that is what she will always remember. And I sure do hope someday we will paint together! They already have a special spot in my art room with a desk that has a roll of paper and lots of crayons and markers and stamps!! 🙂 Her big sister is starting to create some beautiful scribble masterpieces! 🙂 ❤
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Hi Jodi, I see the love you put into her painting. And I really do think you captured her sweetness! 💗 I think it is important to teach kids that imperfection can be beautiful too – after all, we are all imperfect in some way… 😍
So neat that they have a special place to draw in your art room!! The kids of friends at the lake where we go, love painting rocks. A fun activity for any age! 🦋☀️🌿
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See why i love you?! 🥰❤️. An important message. Xo
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OH Jodi,this brings a tear to my eye! Your idea to do one each year is just so loving and precious. I am sure they will cherish them when they are older. They are so blessed to have such a loving grandma!! ❤
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I am the blessed one 💕💕. Thanks my friend. ☺️❤️
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Most welcome my dear! 💗
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