The Beach and the Mountains

tropical island backdrop The tropical island backdrop includes Goob Beach and the Halko Mountains (nods to Katherin and Rodney and our family). It contains nods to my friendship with Katherin and our trip together in Hawaii. This is where you can find the tropical island for the treasure hunt, as well as a cutlass and a treasure chest. katherins sketch The tropical island backdrop was created by Katherin. This is her behind her intital sketch, which she sent me within an hour of me asking if she would like to create this for our display. tropical island in progress The tropical island backdrop was created by sewing and glueing various fabrics onto a huge 7' x 10' fabric... tropical island in progress2 ... then adding painted details like the moon... tropical island in progress3 ... treasure chest...
tropical island in progress4 ... and our Hawaii trip tent. tropical island in progress5 The tropical island backdrop took up all of Katherin's den room floor. hanging up the tropical island backdrop Rodney hanging up the tropical island backdrop in our carport.