15.10.08

My One Decoration...

It's my door. I paint it every year. My uncovered-south-facing porch does not provide a very supportive climate for any outdoor decorations. So I do this instead.

(I also paint birthday messages on my front door for my kids' birthdays).

I had a friend back in junior high school who's mother painted their front window every Christmas. And she was AMAZING. I remember super detailed portraits of Santa and winter scenes...Thanks to those memories, my ideas always start lofty but after hours of trying to get it done, I'm happy to settle with average.

Past years have included:
~Skeletons dancing in the graveyard (I think I've done this twice)
~Jack-o-lanterns and bloody messages -
~I think I painted a witch once, a long time ago
~Oh, and ghosts, because they are easy to paint!

This is my favorite one yet (even though it didn't turn out exactly like I wanted it to).

It's fun and I like doing it.

17 comments:

JS said...

I love thi Melissa! It's amazing you did a terrific job. And what a good idea too!

cristie said...

honestly...this is terrific...

your lucky kids...and husband! xox

Deb said...

Wow!! That is amazing! I want to come see it in real life! How fun!!

Katie Bergeson said...

That is so amazing! do you free hand it? I love it!

Katie Bergeson said...

Oh, P.S.
We had Rikki & Seth last year. Sorry, I forgot to call (I'm a little flaky lately!)

Nicol said...

You are so cool! I love that!!!!

D said...

It looks awesome!

Katie said...

You did a great job. I love it.

alison said...

you seriously painted this??? That is amazing! I thought you were kidding at first. I LOVE it. Wish you could do mine for me;)

jerry said...

It's terrifying.

Kathleen said...

I'm driving past tomorrow to see it in real life because it is amazing on the blog!
Good Job!

roamingjones said...

I love it! I am so jealous!

girlygirl said...

OK, that's really cool. What kind of paint did you use? - acrylic? or is there a type of window paint? Awesome!

Anonymous said...

This is so dang cute. I might have to steal your idea!

Valerie said...

This is so far from average. It is really amazing. I love driving by!

Britters and Parx said...

did you really paint this??? you are sooo talented!!

Marci + Dan said...

This is super cool.