Elmer the Patchwork Elephant

Both my little daughters just LOVE the books of Elmer the Patchwork Elephant by David McKee and want to have the colorful creature on their bedroom wall. It’s a very funny elephant indeed, so I painted him for them. It took some time, but I finished the two paintings yesterday! 


My oldest daughter is fascinated by the illustration where Elmer is looking down in the ravine, so although it isn't the most beautiful illustration in the book, I had to paint this one for her. 


My youngest loves colors, so I chose an illustration with lots of colors for her. 


~*~


Two of my projects were featured this week, YAY! Misty of The Creative Itch featured my Snowflakes.


And Stephanie of Toastie Studio featured my Sinterklaas & Zwarte Piet!


Thanks, Misty and Stephanie!!

Photobucket     toastie studio

Comments

  1. ThreeDawgLadyNovember 28, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    I love your folk art painting of the elephant...you are a talented lady. I also do painting...self taught....would love for you to stop by and visit and follow my blog.
    Deborah
    www.threedawgladydesigns.blogspot.com

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    1. LizDecember 6, 2012 at 10:41 PM

      Thanks, Deborah! My painting is also self taught! Elmer the Elephant is such a nice creature to paint!

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  2. LVNovember 28, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    How nice that you have the talent to make the girls happy.

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    1. LizDecember 6, 2012 at 10:41 PM

      I hope I make my girls happy! My main goal in life :-)!

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  3. Sally Annie MagundyNovember 28, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Your paintings are so darling! What treasures for your girls for years to come.

    & Congratulations on your crafts being featured, they look so cute.

    Happy Rednesday!

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  4. Nancy at maddalee™November 28, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Hi Liz, what an adorable painting! I think you may like some of the things I have at Maddalee, I would love to see you there! I am a new follower, visiting from Lil Luna, thank you for sharing.

    Nancy

    maddalee.blogspot.ocm

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    1. LizDecember 6, 2012 at 10:44 PM

      Thanks, Nancy! I just visited your blog and saw you make some pretty things yourself! Very beautiful!

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  5. Sara - My Merry Messy LifeNovember 28, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Those paintings are just precious! Even better that they were made for your girls. I love the snowflakes, too! Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!

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  6. CrystelleNovember 30, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    De Sinterklaas en Zwarte Piet zijn zo leuk, en Elmer ook!

    Veel liefs,
    Crystelle

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    1. LizDecember 6, 2012 at 10:45 PM

      Dank je wel, Crystelle! Ik hoop dat je een leuk Sinterklaasfeest hebt gehad!
      Liefs, Liz

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  7. AnonymousNovember 30, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    I love Elmer! Cute!

    T'onna
    Submarine Sunday Link Party @ http://navywifeypeters.blogspot.com/2012/11/submarine-sunday-8.html

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  8. Wendys HatNovember 30, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I love that book. What a cute painting! Great job!

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  9. Susie @bowdabraDecember 2, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    Thank you so much for stopping in and sharing your awesome elephant craft in our Crafty Showcase http://bowdabrablog.com/2012/12/01/saturday-showcase-craft-project-linky-9/ this week! We love seeing what you have been up to and visiting your blog.

    Have a wonderful week!

    Susie @Bowdabra

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  10. Sewing for UtangeDecember 2, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    What a lovely picture!

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  11. Christina at I Gotta Create!December 3, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    Elmer is a sweetie!

    Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

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  12. Accidentally WonderfulDecember 3, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    I love the elephant! So precious =) I'd love it if you'd share this at my linky party! http://accidentallywonderful.blogspot.com/

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    1. Accidentally WonderfulDecember 3, 2012 at 9:35 PM

      Thanks for sharing at Inspiration Spotlight! Just wanted you to know I’m pinning this to my party favorites board. http://pinterest.com/bekapoe/inspiration-spotlight-favorites/

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    2. LizDecember 3, 2012 at 10:10 PM

      Thank you so much for inviting and pinning me! Great honor! Liz

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  13. JillDecember 4, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    Beautiful paintings!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  14. TheresaDecember 6, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    Such fun & artsy crafts y projects! Visiting from DearCreatives.com

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  15. Donna HeberDecember 6, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Your paintings are just precious and will mean so much to your daughters. Congrats on being featured twice this week. I'm visiting from Primp and hope you will stop by for a visit.

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  16. LizDecember 6, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    Thanks, Kirsty!

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  17. Rachel (Lines Across)December 9, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Beautiful paintings! My kids and I also love Elmer and especially the illustrations. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Jennifer DawnDecember 12, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    Great projects! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Pam @Threading My WayJune 1, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    You are very talented, Liz. I love anything that encourages kids to read and these paintings are a brilliant way to do this, not to mention that the paintings themselves are fabulous!!!

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    1. LizJune 8, 2013 at 9:57 AM

      Thank you, Pam! Knowing how to read is the best thing you can learn your children. I think by reading you can learn everything you ever wanted.

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