Living on Cypress Hill: You Are My Sunshine

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

I used to walk around my classroom looking at students homework and I would hum the song - "You are my Sunshine."

Evidently I had been doing this for a long time and didn't realize it until one of the students commented on it.

A few years ago (probably ten years later), I received a message from a former student who said she had heard that song and immediately thought of me.

So when I needed a piece of artwork to fill up a sorta big wall in my dining room, that is what I chose.

It's a 2'x3' so it's not a bad size.

The above picture shows a little how I rubbed sandpaper across it, because I wanted to distress it. I chickened out doing more. I think I would really like it kinda washed out though.

It really does make me happy every time I walk in my dining room and see it because I was tired of looking at that bare wall.

So what do you think? Distress it? Or leave it alone?

Stay safe until next time -

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12 comments:

Weathered TreasureApril 18, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Super sweet story. Such a good memory to go with a great piece. I say leave it!
Jan@southernjunkin'April 18, 2012 at 12:10 PM
It's amazing what our students remember about their teachers! Sweet story! Love the sign you made. Thanks for visiting my blog!
Ivy and ElephantsApril 18, 2012 at 7:39 PM
Misti, you totally rock. This is such an awesome idea. I sing this song to my husband all the time. I think I will make one of these for our bathroom. Thanks for sharing!

Paula
Linda @ it all started with paintApril 18, 2012 at 8:20 PM
What a very sweet story to go along with your really sweet handmade artwork!

:)

Linda
Katherines CornerApril 18, 2012 at 8:48 PM
Sweet. My husband sings thus to me all of the time. Happy to be your newest linky follower. Hugs
EffieApril 18, 2012 at 10:04 PM
I think...leave it alone. It is beautiful as is. It has the fresh chalkboard look about it. Loved the story. Although, that song reminds me of my ex-boyfriend :O). We won't go there.
UnknownApril 19, 2012 at 8:47 AM
What a sweet memory for your student. I do love this positive song. I don't sing it to anyone because I wish to keep them and I love them. hehehe I am hopping over from Its So Very Cheri Blog Hop and am now following you on Linky Followers. I would so love a visit and maybe a follow back:)
UnknownApril 19, 2012 at 3:37 PM
The sign looks great just the way it is. I love the story behind it, too. Great project.
Misti @ Living On Cypress HillApril 22, 2012 at 3:57 PM
Thank you everyone!
Charlotte WilsonApril 24, 2012 at 9:40 AM
Misty,
I love your sign and the story that goes with it! I am going to make one soon.

Thanks for sharing!

♥charlotte
Richella ParhamApril 24, 2012 at 11:21 AM
What a cool story! And a wonderful sign. I like distressing, so I'd say go for it! But it already looks great, and how neat that it makes you smile and remember your students.

". . .when skies are grey. . .
You'll never know, dear,
How much I love you;
Please don't take my sunshine away." I love that song!

Thanks so much for joining Grace at Home!
TheMoonAndMeJune 12, 2012 at 3:13 PM
I love it! My mom used to sing that to me, then I sang it to my daughter. Now it's a little sign that sits on my dryer. My husband came out of the laundry room yesterday singing it!
I say distress it.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

You Are My Sunshine

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