An Open Door

   I finally finished painting this old cupboard door I've been thinking about using for a couple of years! I had originally started to paint an image of old vines covering up a key-hole, but I did not like the way it was turning out... so, now several years later, I painted over the old image and started afresh. After reading the "Wood Stained Art" posting on MeOhMyMama, I was inspired to work with words instead of images. Unfortunately, since I had already painted my door (a few times over, actually), I couldn't easily do the staining... I'll save that for another project,,, perhaps something larger, like a headboard?

   Anyway, here is my finished piece. I have it propped up near our entrance way.

Art by me, Monkey by ZooExpress

     The words are a quotation from The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring), which was actually my husband's suggestion. I like it, because it works well with the fact that the wood is a door :) Also, it works well for our home, since David and I met at a Lord of the Rings movie marathon party! We are oh so romantic, I know ;)

-J.L.

   

     p.s.~ The Monkey in the photo was made by my sister as a gift for my son. His name is King George the 6th (since we had recently watched "The King's Speech," and since I hold to the belief that all monkeys should be named "George" or derivatives therefrom). If you would like to order a felt animal, her Etsy shop is ZooExpress. She does not currently have any sale listings, but you can message her for custom orders.