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He said... 'It's AWESOME!'

18 years ago

I just got a call from my almost grandson (DD will be married in May. :) Jake is 15 years old. He said... "Katie.. thank you for the AWESOME skateboard! It's SO cool!!!"

Well... y'all know when a 15 year old likes it.. it makes your heart burst. He is just the nicest kid... and very much into skateboarding. So... I found an old beat up skateboard months ago... and Sunday I finished mosaicking it. My daughter took a picture of Jake in profile.. and I traced it on the board in three places.. then at DH's suggestion outlined the silhouette in ball chain and fill in the rest as it came to me. It's not at ALL what I envisioned when I started... but it turned out... Well Jake likes it so I'm happy. :) Here is the pic....

Hey.. I know everyone loved YOUR awesome mosaic gifts also! Let's hear about it!!!

Here is a link that might be useful: Jake's Skateboard

Comments (11)

  • 18 years ago

    WOW That is REALLY NEAT!!! What a great diea. So glad he liked it.

    Chris

  • 18 years ago

    He's right, it is awesome! I love the black with the splashes of color, I'd think it was amazing even if I didnt skateboard.
    Very very nice.

  • 18 years ago

    IT IS AWESOME! great work

  • 18 years ago

    I had two friends lose beloved dogs recently so I made them each a stepping stone/headstone for them. Here's one of the two. The recipients loved them.

    Don't know if you remember that large "ornament" I made out of a bowling ball. I finally grouted it with beige grout and then painted the grout metallic gold. Bent a large piece of wire like an ornament hanger and hooked it to the top. I left it on a friend's porch and she knew exactly who left it and couldn't rave enough about it(ungrouted photo below).

    So all in all, a successful mosaic gift giving season.

    Happy Holidays all.

  • 18 years ago

    Kate, That skateboard is AWESOME!! what a cool gift.

    Wench, your projects are always great. I love that ornament idea!!

    Well, Chloe liked her mirror and tray!

    I got the best reaction from my son's girl with the "pierced" mirror.
    Lets see... " I love it" and "the best gift ever" and "I can't wait to show my mom".

    Shawn took a picture with her camera with the tree reflecting in the mirror. I will have to hound him to email it to me. Didn't think of just having him download it on my computer - duh. I'll post it when I get it

    Maria

  • 18 years ago

    My brother seemed VERY pleased with his gift--but I can't tell you what it was or post a pic til after the exchange, 'cause I made (insert name here;) one also. AND I discovered a VERY cool happy accident after I gave it to him. I'll tell/show you that later also! I can't wait! Well, yes, I have too... But it's very cool!

  • 18 years ago

    Well, FIDDLE: That board IS awesome. I absolutely love the colors, and the black grout made it. Your idea of the silhoutte is great - all in all - that's what I call a very creative board. Like your's too, WENCH - love those ornaments on the BBs, and what a thoughtful thing to do for your friends's dog.

  • 18 years ago

    Wench... what nice gifts! I like your lettering... have shied away from it... but yours are GREAT! How thoughtful to make the stone.
    Make sure we see that picture, Maria!
    I've got to find out if my daughter took a pic of Jake with the board. I hated that we didn't get to be with them this year.
    I'm anxious to see what you made, Ronnie!

  • 18 years ago

    Wow somehow I missed this post!! Glad I found it. Those are awesome. I love love love the skateboard with all that beautiful black and then a hint of color. Just great!!

    Wench- I love your ornament it turned out beautiful. Can you get a grouted picture of it?? I've been meaning to make a plaque for my dog that passed but just never did..guess I'll chalk it up to laziness!! I really like how yours turned out.

    Cant wait to see the rest of your posts for those of you who didnt get to get your pictures.

  • 18 years ago

    Kate! Wow!....Love what you did with the skate board.
    Very creative and perfect design. Boys are so hard to make things for, and you nailed it!! Too Cool!

    Hazie

  • 18 years ago

    Wow, I can always count on you gals for inspiration!

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