Maxine #2981, Fiskateer of the Year!
Maxine is our Fiskateer of the Year and I wanted to feature her and her craftiness. When I asked Maxine if she would like to complete a project for this on-line crop, she created this beautiful project! Here’s a little bit about Maxine, and her gorgeous project:
I am Maxine Hodges, Fiskateer #2981. I have lived in West Virginia my whole life. I have been married to my husband, Ronnie, for 38 years and we have 2 children and 2 grandsons. My mother was a crafter and passed that love on to me. I have cross stitched, macramed, dough art and painted wood. In 1996, scrapbooking became my passion. I took classes and went to all the lss crops. Five years ago the store was sold and I applied to work for the new owner. I was the buyer, manager and janitor. Over 2 years ago I purchased the Scrapbook Page and I am still the buyer, manager and janitor.
In 2006 I learned about Fiskateers at Cha Chicago. At the time all I knew was I got a free pair of scissors. It was a year later before I learned there was a message board, blog and gallery. The rest is history. I have made so many new crafter friends through Fiskateers and have traveled to Hershey, Nashville, Greenville and Orlando to participate in events where I got to meet many of my online friends.
I have two highlights of being a Fiskateer. The first was when I hosted my second annual charity crop for the National Lupus Foundation, which is a cause near and dear to my heart. We raised over $2,000. Rebecca came, as well as fiskateers from Richmond, Cincinnati and Michigan. Can’t wait till the 3rd annual.
The second was being names Fiskateer of the Year 2009 in Orlando this year. I was so surprised! My Fiskateer journey has been an experience that I will never forget. Truly, Fiskateers rock!
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I am so glad that Kelly Jo asked me to do this. This was a joy to work with pictures of my mom.
Both of these pictures were taken in 1948. They are her engagement picture and a picture of mom and dad on their wedding day.
This project took 2 pieces of Webster’s Pages paper, a frame and a canvas.
1. I began by painting the frame teal and the canvas beige. I used a glimmer mist on the canvas.
2. I then starting cutting out the flowers that would be put around the frame, using one of my favorite new tools- the retractable craft knife. It takes time to cut such small details, but the effort is well wroth the effect.
3. I cut pictures and papers to fit in the different areas of the frame. I used molding paste and a heart stencil to make the heart. I then painted it gold.
4. I used glue dots and adhered the layers of flowers around the edge of the frame.
5. I cut a one inch strip of the paper (used the back side) and used the scalloped and the leave it to weaver punch. I pulled a piece of beige fringe ribbon through it and adhered to the bottom of the frame.
6. I got gold mesh ribbon and peacock feathers, glued under the left bottom corner of the frame and then hot glued the frame to the canvas.
7. Finished up the project by adhering cream flowers and a Websters Pages’ cameo.
Thank You, Maxine, for sharing your Fisk-a-Fabulous project with us. It is very inspiring.
Please leave a comment and a random winner will receive a Fiskars Retractable Fingertip Craft Knife and Glue Dots.
Joan #808 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 7:52 pmWhat a great project.
Joan #808
Dragonlass #4356 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 8:02 pmMaxine that is so gorgeous. Well Done
Lesa #5200 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 8:05 pmBeautiful project, Maxine, and a lovely tribute to your mother.
viji#5858 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 8:13 pmvery beautiful maxine!
Lisa Simpson says:
November 20th, 2009 at 8:15 pmMAXINE,THIS IS BEATIFUL,
Patty 2832 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 8:22 pmMaxine, it is lovely ! So very pretty and know how special it must be for you !
Amy E. says:
November 20th, 2009 at 8:24 pmvery inspiring! thanks for sharing!
Julie O. says:
November 20th, 2009 at 8:43 pmAbsolutely gorgeous!
Kelly #6558 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 8:47 pmIt was really nice reading about Maxine’s life. Her project was not only beautiful to look at but also a beautiful tribute to her mom.
Laura #1943 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 8:49 pmMaxine….You touched my heart with this gorgeous tribute to your Mom…It really is quite beautiful !
LinRebec W says:
November 20th, 2009 at 8:52 pmWOW…..thats beautiful maxine………awesome work:)
Stephanie #3584 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 9:02 pmoh Maxine! This is so beautiful. I love it. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Linda 4949 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 9:12 pmAbsolutely fantastic!! It all goes together so beautifully. Thanks for sharing.
Tona #4437 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 9:24 pmWhat a beautiful project Maxine!!!
Michelle 3624 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 9:32 pmMaxine that is just stunning I can feel the love that you had for you Mom and she had for you just looking at this project. What a wonderful keepsake for you to cherish for years to come!
Rosalee says:
November 20th, 2009 at 9:35 pmOh Maxine, that project is just beautiful. You did an outstanding job. TFS
Groovy Deborah says:
November 20th, 2009 at 9:37 pmMax that is LOVELY! You are so blessed to have such a beautiful pic such as that and to turn it into art well that is just the most precious gift
Deb♥
April Dawn #5734 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 9:41 pmMaxine, it’s beautiful. I’ve never worked in the mediums you pointed out but will be adding canvas to my list of must-try for 2010. What an inspiration.
Thanks for sharing.
Sherri says:
November 20th, 2009 at 9:41 pmFabulous project Maxine!
Robin 2982 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 9:45 pmbeautiful project
Terry says:
November 20th, 2009 at 9:45 pmMaxine - this turned out to be awesome! So glad I was able to see this work “in progress”. I got to see a bit of the ceative process.. Hugs!
Karen Sue says:
November 20th, 2009 at 9:46 pmWhat a beautiful project, a treasure for years to come.
NancyR says:
November 20th, 2009 at 9:51 pmMaxine, what a wonderful keepsake you made! It turned out just beautiful!
Angela #3100 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 9:52 pmA gorgeous tribute to your Mom! I’ve never used molding paste so that’s a new technique for me to try. TFS!
Susie #6652 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 9:59 pmWhat a beautiful tribute to your mom ! It is so nice of you to share such a touching project with us….thank you !
glad #5762 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 10:14 pmInteresting way to display cherished photos. Wonderful work!
Christina 4635 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 10:15 pmThis is wonderful and your photos are so nice. Beautiful work!
connie #2909 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 10:22 pmMaxine this is beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial.
louise #3903 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 10:23 pmWhat a wonderful job you did Maxine! And what a great year you have had! Would love to win that retractable knife as I do enjoy cutting intricate things out!
Debbie Buckland (NZ) says:
November 20th, 2009 at 10:46 pmgreat work! love the frame
Sylvia #5019 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 11:00 pmVery nice, and thanks for the inspiration. I have been wanting to make something different for a gift.
Donna says:
November 20th, 2009 at 11:05 pmIt is even more gorgeous in person - I love it and plan to do an altered canvas myself!
Betsy #2572 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 11:12 pmMaxine that turned out fabulous!!!! I love it!
Elizabeth #1802 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 11:12 pmVery nice…. I love heritage projects!
sandyh50 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 11:31 pmGreat project Maxine! I like the vintage feel to it all!
marla#3291 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 11:36 pmThis is beautiful and what an awesome knife this new craft knife seems to be!! Thanks for a chance to win. I love this project!!
Amanda says:
November 20th, 2009 at 11:39 pmLovely looking project.
wanda #5068 says:
November 20th, 2009 at 11:50 pmThanks Maxine for sharing. This is beautiful!
Lynn #4668 says:
November 21st, 2009 at 12:10 amWhat a beautiful way to remember.
Lynn
lilyluv says:
November 21st, 2009 at 12:17 amthat is an awesome piece of art..and also an beautiful memory
Patty 2262 says:
November 21st, 2009 at 12:41 amLove you Maxine and I love the frame. I so want to try a project like this.
Marianne Brinkley says:
November 21st, 2009 at 1:35 amI scrolled down only as I was reading. It was fun watching the project grow before my eyes. I stopped at one point and tried to think what it was going to look like completed. I was wrong! It looked much better than my imagination came up with!
Marianne Brinkley says:
November 21st, 2009 at 1:36 amMaxine, I also wanted to say congratulations on your Fiskateer of the year title!
Debbie #4668 says:
November 21st, 2009 at 1:52 amWow Maxine you did a great job on this project. What a great keepsake.
Maxine Brittain says:
November 21st, 2009 at 2:51 amI LOVE IT!!! It is so pretty. I love working with old (cough!! cough!!) Older pics. Thanks for sharing and a chance to win that retractable knife. Sounds great!
Merlene #1166 says:
November 21st, 2009 at 7:10 amHey gorgeous Maxine what a great article about yourself. You understated your accomplishments, you are an amazing woman. I love the LO about your mother, you did such a beautiful job. I hope that it’s on display in your store. Hugs!
vicki in MD says:
November 21st, 2009 at 8:05 amwhat a beautiful project, absolutely stunning
doverdi says:
November 21st, 2009 at 8:15 amWhat a beautiful project Maxine!!! You make it sound so easy. It’s also a gorgeous tribute to your mother. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Michele L. says:
November 21st, 2009 at 8:56 amjust fabutastic GF! What a beautiful tribute to your mom!
Fran #4515 says:
November 21st, 2009 at 9:06 amMaxine - What a beautiful tribute to your parents! Gorgeous! Inspiring!
Karin #6470 says:
November 21st, 2009 at 9:12 amMaxine this is beautiful .. what a lovely project.
maryanne 5271 says:
November 21st, 2009 at 9:26 amWhat a beautiful project!! I love the way the way the parts of the project seem meant to be used together!
Thanks for sharing a little bit about you! What a talented lady you are!!
the flowergirl says:
November 21st, 2009 at 9:52 amstunning project!! u did an awesome job!! congrats for being fiskateer of the year
Marle #6602 says:
November 21st, 2009 at 10:10 amThis is beautiful and what a treasure to have of your mom! Thanks for sharing your talents and congratulations on being fiskateer of the year.
Jaci #4808 says:
November 21st, 2009 at 12:05 pmthis is soo absolutely gorgeous!!! I absolutely LOVE it!!
Carol 6158 says:
November 21st, 2009 at 12:11 pmWhat a beautiful project, Maxine. I love how it would fit anyone of any age. How wonderful to have the pictures of your Mom there.
Thanks for sharing!
Brenmarie #1175 says:
November 21st, 2009 at 12:30 pmGreat project. Love the way you used the canvas and the frame. Great work.
Tina Mayo #457 says:
November 21st, 2009 at 4:12 pmthat is awesome girl, and congrats!!
Veronica Noechel says:
November 21st, 2009 at 4:22 pmGreat job–I love all the delicate embellishing and, of course, the cool dresden flowers (my favorite kind of embellishments). I just posed a project I think uses the exact same ones on your project. Too cool!
Chrisitne C #2264 says:
November 21st, 2009 at 5:50 pmStunning project Maxine - I love all the hand cut elements they look amazing.
Brandy #6307 says:
November 21st, 2009 at 6:49 pmMaxine that is a great project. I love how awesome it looks all put together. I would never have thought to use canvas for the picture frame like that.
Summer Braxton says:
November 21st, 2009 at 10:55 pmsuch a lovely project…. well done
Lisa Simpson says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:27 amJUST WANTED TO SAY HOW SPECIAL YOU ARE MAXINE,GREAT FOY
Peg #3675 says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:46 amWhat a beautiful project, Maxine! You did a fabulous job on it.
Julie says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:47 amThis is great, so many new and neat things.
Val Williams says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:55 amYou are very gifted. Its great you are using your talents for others to enjoy
kay says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:53 pmI love to look at all the scrapbooking that is being done by Maxine wish I could be that good. Thanks for sharing
Jacquie Hart says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:33 pmWOW this is a really neat project Maxine and Congrats again for being Fiskateer of the Year
mardi says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:23 pmSo beautiful Maxine!