I started and COMPLETED this (oh yes I did!) in two weeks, working on it in the evenings, before Christmas. I finally found adorable, smaller kits with preprinted fabrics at this sweet etsy shop, The Floss Box. Click here to see the next one I am going to do!
While I was organizing my art supply closet and creative space (you know, first of the year spring cleaning), I came across old watercolors, a pastel, even pieces made with wine corks (have a few of those) 😉 Hmmm, they were pretty cute, look free and spontaneous. Why do I struggle these days with my watercolor sketches? Maybe I think too much and am way too critical. Yeesch.
This may be my favorite group of those I found. I remember doing them too. I sat at the island while Michael was cooking (lucky me), music was playing, and I was drinking wine. HA! It’s the wine!!! Made me less critical perhaps? More relaxed? Loosey goosey? What do you think?
Stay tuned for photos of my neatened up creative space. I love the start of a new year.
Margie
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Great work Margie, nothing better than exploring our creative side!!
Thanks Annie. You are so right!
These are just amazing! Beautiful work my friend.
Hello Margie,
Thank you so much for the lovely comment on my blog! Your work is wonderful. Very fresh and light. I love to see confidence in simplicity.
Happy Painting,
Nora
Oh my, thank you Nora. 🙂
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It is said that wine stimulates the creative juices. Oh, wait…I said that. 😉
These are lovely, Margie. I love your Christmas embroidery. I get all crafty at Christmas time and I made some little cross stitched felt ornaments. I found lots of free charts of little motifs on Pinterest.
Anyone cooking for me would make me feel better! Throw in some music and yes, some wine and way to go! Love your brush strokes Margie!
Haha, thanks Patti!
Yes to wine and loosey goosey and being more spontaneous and creative. I swear I think I take better pictures after a glass of wine! I know I’m happier while I am clicking them.. 😀 Margie your watercolors are amazing. I love watercolor and wish I could dabble in it but it is not my thing, no talent there. I did embroidery after CH and I were married and moving all over the US in the Army. I loved it and you have sparked a renewed interest for me. I need something to keep my mind and hands busy, and you know, just to relax. I had a big fail at rug hooking.. 🙂 Loving those wine cork grapes!!! Enjoy your Thursday Margie.. Big Hugs!
LOL! Check out the kits from The Floss Box, seriously Pix. You will fall in love with them, and they are a manageable size. Let me know if you start a crewel project.
Margie I already clicked to the Floss Box and took a quick look. Is crewel different from embroidery?
You use yarn instead of floss which for me is much easier to work with. I’ve just always preferred it. The stitches are pretty much the same I believe.
I went to Wiki.. 🙂
Margie isn’t that fun coming across old work. You see it with A different eye don’t you. Time to dust off those paint brushes sistah !!!
Yes and yes, and yes, I have to get my butt painting everyday!
What great fun, you are creative in so many different ways Margie!
Thanks Gilly. It keeps me centered.
Margie you’re an amazing artist.
I see perfection and beauty and fun in your art and you embroidery too. I love it!
Thanks for sharing your Spring cleaning, I wish I could find such treasures while doing mine. 😉
Aw E.C., you are too kind. Hope you are well my creative buddy. Miss seeing you in your space, but happy when you pop in to say hello here!
I created a new blog November 3. Shortly thereafter, I had to stop blogging for a couple months because my husband had to have heart surgery. I’m happy to report he’s doing fine and is back to work. I’m back once again posting at my new blog. If you want, you’re welcome to visit anytime. 🙂
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Yay! I’ll be by soon. Out the door right now.
So glad your hubby is doing well!
You did have a busy art day, buddy. They are great.
Thanks pal. These are w/c I did several years ago. Not on my best day could I do this many, LOL! You make me smile.
they are wonderful! yes, i agree – you are trying to be perfect and wine just takes that inhibition and stiffness away. 🙂
Cheers for wine! Thanks T!
I love the embroidery – great job!
Thanks Tiffin, oh embroidery queen!
Beautiful work Margie!
Thank you so much Cee!