A FREE Mother’s Day Card For Mom

Hi, Creative Friends,

This is a Public Service Announcement. Mother’s Day is This Sunday, May 14th! If you are a bit like me, finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift can be daunting, and if you find yourself procrastinating to find a SUPER special gift for mom let’s talk about…

3 Last-Minute Creative Ideas To Bring Joy To Mom’s Heart.

1. Wow, Mom Breakfast: Pancakes are the queen of breakfast. Why not wow your Mama Bear with a stack of fluffy, drenched in butter, and made with love hotcakes on Mother’s Day morning? A great recipe that makes the most joyful pancakes every time is this “Simply Perfect Pancake” recipe by King Arthur.

2. Say It With Art: Sometimes we can’t find the words to tell our beautiful mothers how deeply our love runs for them. Try using old magazines or scraps of paper to create a homemade collage card like these made at Free Period Press “ 10 DIY Collage Cards.” Saying love with art can sometimes be the easiest way to bring joy to anyone’s heart. You can also print this FREE special pancake card if time is limited.

3. DIY Mom: Mom just might need a little self-care to make her feel happy. Whip up a simple sugar scrub for mom with this DIY project. She will feel delighted and joyful when she is gifted with a beautiful hand-crafted one-of-a-kind creation.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what you will create to bring joy to Mom!

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Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

Hi, Creative Friends,

Mother’s Day is next Sunday and if you are a bit like me, you are dreaming up ways to celebrate a Mom in your life. That’s why…

This Week, Let’s Make Mother’s Day Beautiful And Happy With These 3 Creative Ideas…

1. Big Flower Love: If you want to make something that makes mom feel love in a big way, try making these super cool giant tissue paper watercolor flowers. This project is simple enough to involve the whole family but sweet enough to make Mom feel extra special.

2. DIY Mom: Mom just might need a little self-care to make her feel happy. Whip up a simple sugar scrub for mom with this DIY project. She will feel delighted when she is gifted with a beautifully scented jar brimming with a one-of-a-kind creation.

3. Bouquets For Mom: If you are a bit like me, sending mom a bouquet on Mother’s Day always makes for super happy mom vibes and FarmGirl Flowers makes shopping for bouquets easy, modern, and fresh! If the thought of sending mom a darling bouquet that will wilt away before Memorial Day sounds like a deal-breaker, try ordering a beautiful botanical scarf to make mom feel special.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on and how you will make Mom feel beautiful and happy.

Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT.

If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.

Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

A FREE Mother’s Day Card For Mom

Hi, Creative Friends,

This is a Public Service Announcement. Mother’s Day is This Sunday, May 8th! If you are a bit like me, finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift can be daunting, and if you find yourself procrastinating to find a SUPER special gift for mom let’s talk about…

3 Last-Minute Creative Ideas To Bring Joy To Mom’s Heart.

1. Wow, Mom Breakfast: Pancakes are the queen of breakfast. Why not wow your empress with a big stack of fluffy, drenched in butter and made with love hot cakes on Mother’s Day morning? A great recipe that makes the most joyful pancakes every time is this “Simply Perfect Pancake” recipe by King Arthur.

2. Say It With Art: Sometimes we can’t find the words to tell our beautiful mothers how deeply our love runs for them. Try using old magazines or scraps of paper to create a homemade collage card like these made at Free Period Press “ 10 DIY Collage Cards.” Saying love with art can sometimes be the easiest way to bring joy to anyone’s heart. You can also print this FREE special pancake card if time is limited.

3. Everlasting Flowers: If the thought of sending mom a darling bouquet that will wilt away before Memorial Day sounds like a deal-breaker, invest in flowers that your dearest mother can wear all year long like this beautiful silk The Peony scarf. It’s hands down the best way to bring joy, beauty, and love all year round to a dearest mom!

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what you will create to bring joy to mom!

Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT.

If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.

Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

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Hi, Creative Friends,

Mother’s Day is just a few weeks away and we might be thinking about ways to make the mothers in our life feel happy and special. That’s why…

This Week, Let’s Get Ready For Mother’s Day With These 3 Creative Ideas…

1. Big Flower Love: If you are looking to make something that makes mom feel love in a big way, try making these super cool giant tissue paper watercolor flowers. This project is simple enough to get the whole family involved but sweet enough to make mom feel extra special.

2. DIY Mom: Mom just might need a little self-care to make her feel happy. Whip up a simple sugar scrub for mom with this DIY project. She will feel delighted when she is gifted with a beautiful lovely scented jar brimming with a one-of-a-kind creation.

3. Bouquets For Mom: If you are a bit like me, sending mom a bouquet on Mother’s Day always makes for super happy mom vibes and FarmGirl Flowers makes shopping for bouquets easy, modern and fresh! If the thought of sending mom a darling bouquet that will wilt away before Memorial Day sounds like a deal-breaker, try ordering a forever bloom print like this Daisy Art print from Society 6 to make mom feel special.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on and how you will make mom feel special and happy.

Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT.

If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.

Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

A Sketch Of Flowers In A Vase - Find More Bouquet Art At Society 6.

Hi, Creative Friends,

This is a Public Service Announcement. Mother’s Day is May 9th. Let’s celebrate our beautiful mommas by getting creative together!

This week, create a super happy mom, with these 3 simple creative ideas.

1. Molly J. Wilk’s French Pastry Class: If you have a mom that loves to bake and also misses the art of travel, Molly J. Wilk has a solution. She offers accessible french pastry classes virtually from her kitchen in Versailles, France which can be found here on her website Molly J. Wilk Virtual Pastry Classes. All classes are held on Zoom and she provides recipes and the ability to access a private Facebook group to interact with other bakers. Molly also has a cookbook coming out in June called “French Pastry Made Simple” which can be pre-ordered! Either or both the pastry class and her book would keep mom’s creative juices flowing.

2. Life In Color With David Attenborough: If curling up on the couch with Momma sounds like a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day, try the new documentary from Netflix “Life In Color With David Attenborough.” It’s full of beautiful images and wildlife wonders! Speaking of color, if Mom loves to wear beautiful things inspired by nature, and supporting small business is important, find mother a beautiful scarf from a local shop such as Morningtide.

3. Bouquets For Mom: If you are a bit like me, sending mom a bouquet on Mother’s Day always makes for a super happy mom and FarmGirl Flowers makes shopping for bouquets easy, modern and fresh! The ship nationally too. However, if the thought of sending mom a darling bouquet that will wilt away before Memorial Day sounds like a deal-breaker, a curated beautiful bunch of floral art prints can be purchased here: Floral Art Prints At Society 6. My personal favorite is this Modern Mom Flowers Print with this vibrance and freshness it is sure to make momma swoon. If mom is interested in making her own bouquet art, try this fabulous Caran’dace Gouache Watercolor set and small Stillman & Birn multimedia sketchbook and watch momma smile!

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or a creative idea on how you will celebrate & create with mom!

Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT.

If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.

Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

// hello friends-

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12th.

Yes, this Sunday.

It tiptoed up on us didn’t it?

Maybe we planning on whipping up a macaroni necklace to present to dear old mom? Scouring the internet for the perfect #momlife mug? Contemplating spending our entire life’s savings on a huge bouquet of flowers to make mom feel grand?

Here is the bad news.

Mom wants something different this year.

Yes, the macaroni necklace will warm mama’s heart but is sure to end up in the dark recesses of her dresser drawer. The #momlife mug will most likely “accidentally” slip off the counter or be left on a bench at soccer practice. As for the flowers, HELLO!, mom taught you to save your money for a rainy day.

What does mom want?

To be presented with a beautiful DIY project that is new, fresh, modern, easy on the pocket book, fun to display and is guaranteed to make Mom swoon.

Something that is petal perfect.

And lovely.

And beautiful.

Whip out the watercolors, rummage around the closet for some tissue paper and take a bit of time to create a DIY project that mom will absolutely love:

Hand Painted Giant Paper Flowers!

Giant Paper Flowers

• free flower petal template (download here)

• 1 - piece of card stock

• scissors

• 1 - sheet white tissue paper

• OOLY Watercolor Paint Pods {affiliate link} or non-toxic kid safe watercolors

• 1 - craft brush {affiliate link}

• jar or cup for water

• a multi-temp hot glue gun & hot glue

• 1 - 22 gauge flower wire {affiliate link}

Step 1: Print the free flower petal template on the card stock. With the scissors cut out the petal template and the circle shape.

Step 2: Fold the tissue paper in half lengthwise. Using the watercolors, paint the tissue paper and let dry.

Step 3: Cut a long 1.5 inch by 18 inch long rectangle from the long side of the tissue paper. Roll the rectangle into a tight tube shape. Make long incisions into the tissue tube on the short side. Do not cut all the way through the tissue. Leave a 1/4 space at the bottom of the tissue to hold the tube shape together. This will be the center of the flower. Set aside.

Step 4: Use the flower petal template as a guide and fold the remaining tissue paper under the petal template as many times as the tissue paper will allow. With the scissors, cut around the template. There should now be multiple petals. Make a 1 - inch incision in the middle of the petal base.

Step 5: Heat the hot glue gun on low. Place one dot of glue on the left side of the base of a flower petal. Pinch the right side over the left. Repeat until all the petals are complete. Using the circle card stock shape as a flower base, glue the tissue paper petals onto the circle base by overlapping the edge of each petal just a bit.

Step 6: Glue the center of the flower in the middle of the petals. Take one (1) flower wire and poke a small hole in the back of the flower. Remove the wire and add a dab of glue and then reinsert the wire.

So much love and fun went into making this DIY project, Mom is sure to feel overjoyed and very appreciated.

To all the wonderful Mamas, Happy Mother’s Day!

Until tomorrow creative friends! //