Jl4's First CYO

[JL4]

I made this for my wife for Valentines day. It is my first try at CYO.
There are fun things that we joke about that I had incorporated into it. Like the initials on the back of the head, If you were in school in the 80's this is what it looked like, along with the TLA mark. LOL. Our kids initials are on one ear and the year we got married on the other. If you are trying to figure out how there are 5 kids in 2.5 years, just ask. LOL.
I painted the body first and liked the way it looked so I wanted to leave the front clean so it would not take away from the body. The back is fully covered which is okay by me. But, I am glad I left the front clean.
There is also a hidden Mickey.

I used oil based paint pens on all colors except the pink, that was water based. Now I need to seal it.

Enjoy

[Story]

I love the touch of the diamond you put on Mickey's hand

Very cute, and I'm sure your wife is going to love it!

[TheOneTheyDontSpeakOf]

I'm glad you posted the pics, JL! You did a really good job! I wonder what a 3 inch would look like I'm more partial to 3 inches myself, but I agree with Story, your wife will love the 9 inch Make sure you tell us her reaction!

[MrMedusa]

What a wonderful gift. She is a lucky lady!

[darthcees]

Very nice! Great job!

[Tink]

Very good! She will love it!

[photographymom517]

I agree! What a great gift! So thoughtful to think to do something like this for your wife!

I found the hidden Mickey! And I remember the TLA thing! I completely forgot about it until you posted that...I can picture my old textbooks now...LOL

My favorite part is the flower on the front & the heart on the back! I also love how you incorporated your children's initials in the ear!

What a great gift! Let us know what she thinks of it!!!

[schwanzie]

that is soooo cute! your wife is going to love it!! i love the diamond on the hand and i found the hidden mickey!

[JL4]

Thanks everyone

some mods I will be making is the boys names will be in gold and the girls in silver