I remember how my grandma made my sis and I matching outfits as kids. My sister is two years older than me.
Sometimes these memories come to me when I’m making art. Does this happen to you?
I created this art in my sketchbook last night. I started by glueing a stocking hat and sweater for a dog from one of my Gelli-plate printed papers.
I then drew my girl’s face. Next, I glued her vest and pants to the paper. Kind of reminds me of paper dolls… I drew her arms and boots around her collaged “clothes” and the dog around his “sweater” from my imagination…
The proportions are a bit off on my girl but I like the dog! Lol! ☺️ And the poem I wrote reminds me of my childhood and how much fun we used to have playing in the snow.
I have always thought it would be fun to have a little dog to dress up in matching outfits!
Cheers! 🙂
P.S. The child in me wishes it would snow but the adult says, “Please, only in the mountains! I don’t want to drive in it!” 😉
Jill's Art Journal 
Love this so much! Thanks for the smile 🙂
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Hi Jodi, so happy to give you a smile today! 😍 My girl is a bit wonky but sometimes it is OK to be wonky! 😉 Lol!
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Such a sweet pair! I have a sister two years younger, and we were dressed alike quite often as children. My daughter used to dress our dog all the time, but never like one of us 🙂
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Hi Carol, it must have been the “thing” to do to dress kids alike! ☺️ Funny how these memories come up when I’m creating art! 🎨💕
I remember dressing the kittens that our cat had in doll clothes. That is so sweet how your daughter dressed up your dog! 🐶💗
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PS: I share your sentiments about snow. It is so beautiful!
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Yes! Especially that first snow fall… seems so perfect! ❄️
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The dog is wonderful, Kelly has definitely got Jelly’s attention! So cute!!
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Thanks Jenna, it is fun to try drawing animals… 🐶💗 I’d love to have a little dog but hubby doesn’t want one. Maybe some day… 😉
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He would probably end up loving it the most! We had a little white Shih Tzu that my husband carried around with him all the time!
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Love it. My Mother made my sister and I matching outfits. My sister hated it. Still complains to this day. I was the youngest and didn’t notice or really care. Clothes were clothes.☺
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Hi Susan, how funny that your sister hated it! 😂 I think mine did too! 🤣 I don’t remember it bothering me much either. I always got my sister’s hand me downs too. ❤️ Now I’d rather buy art supplies than clothes…Lol! 👗👢🧣🧤
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How funny. I got my sister’s hand me downs too. She was tall and skinny. Me not so much. Eventually the hand me downs had to end. 🤣😁 Art supplies come first in my world too. 🎨
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Oh so cute!! 💙😊
Matching outfits are fun.
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Thank you Patty Ann 💗 I love the little outfits they have for dogs in the stores. Do you ever have your dog wear a sweater? 🐶
My cat, who thinks he’s a dog would not allow it! Lol! 😃
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They are adorable but My Huey will not allow it either. 😊🐶
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Awww, this is so cute, Jill! Love it! ❤️ Me and my sister had matching outfits too, she’s younger than me. I now have a dog, but she unfortunately would hate matching outfits. She hates all outfits, her fur is enough outfit for her 😄 I love snow too, cannot wait to move to Budapest/Hungary next year again. It´s eastern Europe and there’s a lot more snow in winter than here in the west (western Germany). But right now I am still enjoying fall with it´s magical colors! Have a wonderful weekend, Jill! 💕
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Hi Ann, thank you for sharing your memories with me 💗 Matching outfits seems like a popular “thing” from our childhoods. 😍 Nice you have a dog to keep you company. 🐶💕 We got snow here yesterday… it was a surprise! ❄️ Enjoy your weekend too! 🍂
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