What I want to know is, did your mom ever figure it out? The only things I ever get from Dimples are things she made at school – you know, because the teacher told her to do it.
Somehow the value of items given on mothers day increases by at least 50% ! The coffee mug thing happened to me -not realizing it wasnt dishwasher safe, I melted it by the end of the day. (Thanks so much for the follow/visiting; your work is spectacular!)
I just found your blog and I must say your comics are amazing! I love the attention to details and the Mother’s day reminder . .oh boy I still need to think of something.
I’m sure she loved it because it probably made her laugh–later when everyone had gone to bed. So funny. The details are just fantastic. Wonderful as always!
That genius panel of the Tess’s expression in the mirror? *jaw drop* Nicki- are you kidding me?!? How? What? The comedy and detail is just so amazing. Amazing. I study it all and pore all through the little details. (Does that make me a stalker? LOL)
3 days? Is that all? ;) THANK YOU for spending 3 days. I’m framing it. BTW, that begs the question: what do you do with these panels once you are done?
I file them away so they don’t get faded. Sometimes my daughter claims pieces she really likes and then she plays with them until they crumble away. Sometimes my rabbit eats the panels while I’m not looking. :)
Noooooooo! Naughty rabbit. (Surely, you can do a post just on that!) How about preserving them somehow so they don’t yellow either, frame each whole set in UV protected glass and sell them? Sell the original and giclee copies too? Just a thought…
Yeah, cuz sharing a room with me is cool, but sharing a room with her is terrrrrible. :) (I actually secretly missed Nicki in the room when she went to college.)
I`m really blown away by your creativity. What really impresses beyond just your talent, is my amazement over the fact that you are conveying so much detail, actual as well as implied, through simple shapes. It`s deceiving in its simplicity. So much of the `language` of your story is through the see-ers inferences, and the fact that we can `read` exactly what you want us to read is intriguing. You place us right back into `feeling` of childhood right off the bat, and so the experience has more of a `real time` feel to it. Do you want me to keep going here? Because God knows I could.
I second Lori-Ann’s sentiments wholeheartedly. Always a pleasure to browse through your illustrated stories. They speak volumes. Incidentally, your mother must be proud… your sisters too. :-)
I’ve just found your blog via Granny’s Parlour.. and love it! I didn’t laugh when I saw this one though.. it somehow made me feel a bit sad that she felt bad she’d forgotten.. anyway, you’re one talented gal!!!
I’m pretty sure I did something similar at one time in my childhood. Kids are so smart.
I’ve never seen more “likes” on blog posts (not including Freshly Pressed ones) than on your blog posts. If you don’t get a publishing deal someday, I don’t even know what this world is coming to.
The Middlest Sister 
Heh, “no detergent, no water.” LOVE!
:D Thanks for tweeting!!
the CGI is getting better every day
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Haha, awesome! I love that you got the little black smudges on the used candle too. Did you guys actually have that amazing manatee poster?
Ha, the manatee poster is definitely an awesome detail.
Thanks :) No one noticed Mr. Cotton’s memorial cage, haha
No… I put that in because Tess loves Florida wildlife and has been volunteering at a wildlife refuge since she was a little kid :)
What I want to know is, did your mom ever figure it out? The only things I ever get from Dimples are things she made at school – you know, because the teacher told her to do it.
I’m not sure :) Tess told me this story a couple of weeks ago, and I laughed and laughed. I hope she likes it!
Somehow the value of items given on mothers day increases by at least 50% ! The coffee mug thing happened to me -not realizing it wasnt dishwasher safe, I melted it by the end of the day. (Thanks so much for the follow/visiting; your work is spectacular!)
Aww, poor little mug! :) I can’t wait to see what my first handmade Mother’s Day gift will be. Definitely priceless.
Oh god! I need to think of something pronto.
Haha, me too! (Hi, Mom!)
My god…a comic collage! Your work is simply stunning and I don’t know whether to gasp or laugh. Love it :)
Thank you! :D Glad you stopped by!
I just found your blog and I must say your comics are amazing! I love the attention to details and the Mother’s day reminder . .oh boy I still need to think of something.
Thank you! I get a little crazy about the details (I have to stop myself from adding more, more, MORE!), so I’m glad they are appreciated :)
I love this– awesome work :)
Thanks!
I’m sure she loved it because it probably made her laugh–later when everyone had gone to bed. So funny. The details are just fantastic. Wonderful as always!
You are probably right :)
The textures are incredible! You have such a gift.
Thank you, Heather :) I always think the same of your writing. I mean, not textures. The gift part.
That genius panel of the Tess’s expression in the mirror? *jaw drop* Nicki- are you kidding me?!? How? What? The comedy and detail is just so amazing. Amazing. I study it all and pore all through the little details. (Does that make me a stalker? LOL)
Thank you! This comment made me smile. I spent 3 days working on this one!
3 days? Is that all? ;) THANK YOU for spending 3 days. I’m framing it. BTW, that begs the question: what do you do with these panels once you are done?
I file them away so they don’t get faded. Sometimes my daughter claims pieces she really likes and then she plays with them until they crumble away. Sometimes my rabbit eats the panels while I’m not looking. :)
Noooooooo! Naughty rabbit. (Surely, you can do a post just on that!) How about preserving them somehow so they don’t yellow either, frame each whole set in UV protected glass and sell them? Sell the original and giclee copies too? Just a thought…
Awww, Yeah,I’ve done that :-/
Haha! Better than nothing, though, right?
agre. although I was i think 7 at tat time. or maybe 8.
I applaud the resourcefulness!!!
True. She could have done much worse!
this is hilarious! it must be quite something to be cutting and pasting all day..and to come up with such brilliant ideas!
Thank you! I love it. I wish I could do it full time!
This is a very good one. The bathroom mirror was a great touch.
Thanks! I was having so much fun making the bathroom and then I realized that meant I had to do reflections as well and then it was DOUBLE FUN.
Thats great!!! I love your blog
:) Thank you so much
You nailed Tess’s bedroom, bravo.
(I meant that with enthusiasm and not residual jealousy about having to share a room forever.)
Nicole said once that, after having had her own room for a little while, she actually preferred sharing a room.
Yeah, cuz sharing a room with me is cool, but sharing a room with her is terrrrrible. :) (I actually secretly missed Nicki in the room when she went to college.)
You’re one of the famous Belanger sisters? Which one?
:D
It is a truth, for mom’s at least, “It’s the thought that counts!” ;) Love it! ~Regards, Dan
Thanks! :)
My favorite comic as always! and Tess’ facial expressions were so on point hahahahaahha
Glad you liked it, Car-lot!
loved it :)
Thanks!! :D
Hahahaha! Did your mum laugh or pressed it down to a smile? If she didn´t she must be a very good actress. :)
I don’t know! I’ll have to see if she remembers this :)
I`m really blown away by your creativity. What really impresses beyond just your talent, is my amazement over the fact that you are conveying so much detail, actual as well as implied, through simple shapes. It`s deceiving in its simplicity. So much of the `language` of your story is through the see-ers inferences, and the fact that we can `read` exactly what you want us to read is intriguing. You place us right back into `feeling` of childhood right off the bat, and so the experience has more of a `real time` feel to it. Do you want me to keep going here? Because God knows I could.
Thanks, Lori-Ann :D
I second Lori-Ann’s sentiments wholeheartedly. Always a pleasure to browse through your illustrated stories. They speak volumes. Incidentally, your mother must be proud… your sisters too. :-)
Thank you, Granny!
You are welcome. Have a great week!
I’ve just found your blog via Granny’s Parlour.. and love it! I didn’t laugh when I saw this one though.. it somehow made me feel a bit sad that she felt bad she’d forgotten.. anyway, you’re one talented gal!!!
Thanks! It is a little bit sad, but in retrospect, a very funny little memory. We both laughed when she told me about it :)
Reblogged this on Ramblings of a Misguided Blonde and commented:
For MY Mom, who is also the middlest sister.
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my favorite blog today.
I’m pretty sure I did something similar at one time in my childhood. Kids are so smart.
I’ve never seen more “likes” on blog posts (not including Freshly Pressed ones) than on your blog posts. If you don’t get a publishing deal someday, I don’t even know what this world is coming to.
I hope I can get one; I’m trying to write a book. Apparently, you need to do that part first. Half-way done with the first draft!
Woo-hoo! When it’s done, I will buy a copy — and will definitely want you to autograph it for me!
Me too. :)
Tess deserves full marks for getting so creative when it was crunch time!
And…what Angie said – you gotta do a book!
She’s a resourceful little thing! :)
Is that detergent?