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A Hot Cocoa Bar

 Art Nudge, an inspiration challenge for all artists, has posted a new inspiration photo for ArtNudge#125 and here is how it inspired me:

I stamped the mug and marshmallows using an old DRS Designs stamp (sadly, the company is closed), and I drew and painted the background around it using Daniel Smith Watercolors. Who doesn't love a great hot cocoa bar?  

This is the darling inspiration photo:

I loved the little group of fun friends and the colors are wonderful!


The challenge is open to any type of art (3-D, mixed media, journaling, cards, tags, fabric, knitting, crochet, stitch art - any type of art works). There are three inspiration photos this month. Prizes are awarded at the end of the month. Come visit and take a look - Art Nudge January 2025.

Hugz,

Nancy


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  1. *Vicki*January 15, 2025 at 10:21 AM

    The smiling faces on the marshmallows are too cute! Your grounding effect is brilliant and so is your scene! Hot cocoa bar? Sign me up please!

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  2. My name is Erika.January 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM

    This is super cute Nancy. Those marshmallows made me smile. Hope you're having a super month so far. hugs-Erika

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  3. redbox+ Dumpsters of North Central OhioJanuary 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM

    I love these! So cute. Our family has been in the dumpster rental industry for a while now and sometimes we'll see people throw away some beautiful art like this. It hurts to see. Glad to see you're cherishing it. Thanks for sharing!

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