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Spring Where Are You?

Hello friends.

It is cold, and I am ready for Spring. I have some pretty flowers to share with you.

This one was made with the Spellbinders Geranium and Wooden Bucket dies. I water colored the background, the bucket and the flowers using watercolor paper and Daniel Smith watercolors. I was inspired by the Art Nudge 225C inspiration photo here:


The challenge is open to all artists of any type - textile, paper, oil, watercolor, stamping, mixed media, sculpture, cookies, etc. 

I have more flowers after doing the watercolor and sketch challenges on Splitcoaststampers.com this week:

The watercolor challenge was based on a tutorial video by MarenaArt which can be found HERE. The sketch card is the one on the right. 

Don't you love the Unity stamp on the left - so encouraging. 

I loved painting the loose poppies so much that I painted the boiled egg I made for my chicken salad - lol.

I am late for T-day again over at Elizabeth's Blog - I am always the caboose lately (but at least I am showing up). We always share a drink related item in our post, and anyone is welcome to join in. This week, I am drinking a new to me tea from The Republic of Tea. I really like it. 


I hope the remainder of your week is wonderful. Thanks for dropping by.

Hugz,

Nancy


Comments

  1. My name is Erika.February 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM

    Hi Nancy. I'm feeling just like you with flowers and it being cold. Wow, your flowers are gorgeous. You could make some beautiful Easter eggs too if you painted them. I hope all is well and you warm up soon. hugs-Erika

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  2. sirkkisFebruary 20, 2025 at 5:10 AM

    Really beautiful watercolor art Nancy, I love them 😍💐, and the bunny picture, too 🥰🐰

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  3. *Vicki*February 20, 2025 at 7:32 AM

    Wow, I love all of the dimension you've achieved with those flowers Nancy! Your paintings are always amazing! You make me want to get out mine! Thank you for sharing your beautiful inspiration my friend! Stay warm!

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  4. Let's Art JournalFebruary 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM

    Wow, what a stunning card! The dies and your design are so beautiful - love it 😊. Your paintings are amazing too, so life like. Pumpkin is my favourite, so I'll happily join you for a cuppa too - perfect! Sending you happy T Day wishes ❤️. Hugs, Jo x

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  5. Bleubeard and ElizabethFebruary 21, 2025 at 4:50 AM

    I always love seeing your cards. I really LOVE the poppies. That egg is stunning. Sorry I am late visiting, but I am thrilled beyond belief that you shared your T Stands For Tuesday post with us this week. Your pumpkin pie chai sounds delicious. I love anything pumpkin.

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  6. DarnellMarch 3, 2025 at 9:34 PM

    Nancy, that bucket of germaniums just blows me away!! PLEASE tell me you are going to frame it?! I adore your poppies, too, and love that you feel inspired and confident enough to take the time to turn a boiled egg into a little work of art!! 🤯Hugs, Darnell

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