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Monday, May 1, 2017

Purr-fection!!







































The stroke of a brush, a flourish of glitter, or a generous dollop of glue are often able solvers of life's little day-to-day dilemmas. For those that defy solution, try a crafty grandkid's finger on the control button of a spray paint can! Problems? Now you see them, now you don't!

Six year old Brielle was excited to participate in the annual Art Show sponsored by her elementary school. Kids were invited to submit an original piece - their own work - for judging by family, friends, and other students. Bree's idea was to create a cardboard sculpture of her beloved kitty, Hudson. We exchanged a knowing wink; there'd be spray paint involved, and she's had plenty of practice at grandma's! (Moms and dads, generally, are not fans of turning kids loose at home, armed with cans of "Fire Engine Red" or "Knock 'Em Dead Purple!")

And, since this grandma has never met a cardboard box or wrapping paper tube she didn't deem worthy of saving, Bree was able to pick and chose feline body parts from an ample basement stash. She liked a pair of giant wiggle eyes and a pink foam heart, too. From there, it was back home, to the kitchen table, to get busy!

Pointy ears, cardboard legs, cotton ball paws, and a generous sweep of glitter had Hudson's mirror image glowing with glossy glamour atop a generously applied orange coat. With a swish of his pipe cleaner-pom pom tail, he was ready to go!

Patiently waiting in line to register, this pair purred with anticipation!























Hudson had an assigned number and a place on the judging tables along with 158 other entries! Here he is, standing proudly on his cotton ball paws in the K-2nd grade division!




















Art patrons milled about the crowded gym, admiring, commenting, voting....moms, dads, siblings - and grandparents. Lots of grandparents! - some "attending" from miles away, viewing the show via FaceTime, others taken directly by hand, proudly steered to wrinkly-cornered paintings, wobbly-stacked sculptures...."Here it is, grandma! You can vote for me!" We exchanged fond, indulgent smiles, those other grandmas and I. It's secret "Grandparent Code," you know - our own are always cutest, always best, but we graciously celebrate one another too, fellow travelers on the same road, savoring the status we've earned along the way.

And no, Hudson didn't return home adorned in best-of-show splendor. Some days, there are more ways to win than just the obvious ones..... 

13 comments:

  1. Even though Hudson didn't win, it was still a great piece of art!

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  2. Thank you for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post on Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, and Twitter.

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  3. I agree -- there are definitely more ways to 'win' than originally meets the eye. Thank you for sharing this on #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.

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  4. Awww how sweet! And what a fun project. Hudson did win in so many ways. Thank you for sharing with #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I’ve shared your post on social media.

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  5. What a great project! She did a wonderful job!! Thank you for sharing at BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I've shared on social media.

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  6. She looks like she shot up a foot ! :) This is just adorable!!! I am sure that she had a blast making this with you and then showing it off.

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  7. Been there and done that with FaceTime and very recently. That was a cute project, nice job on it too! Thank you for attending the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty. I shared your post.

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  8. It looks great and I'm sure your granddaughter felt so happy that you shared this with us. Thanks for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I've shared. Have a great day!

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  9. Brielle is very talented! I have a feeling she inherited that from her very talented, special grandmother!

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  10. I love that! Even though Hudson didn't win, Brielle did a great job. :-)

    I'm stopping by from the Friday Frivolity linkup. :-)

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  11. So much creativity . . . love it! Thanks for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I'm sharing your post on social media.

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  12. Hudson is absolutely adorable. (My kind of cat -- one that doesn't shed!) Brielle did a great job!

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  13. With that beautiful smile, this sweet girl is always a winner. :-) That is one handsome guy she created, and I'm guessing she wields a mean spray can of paint with all of her experience. Applause for the artist and her crafty Grandma consultant. :-)

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