“Poppies In Spring” Art Print at Society6

Hi, Creative Friends,

Most people are ready to spark spring joy with a big adventure. Traveling to someplace new sounds pretty dreamy right now after 14-months of pandemic life. However, if adventures are still on hold, don’t worry, I have 3 ideas for the creative weekend warrior like you.

This week, spark spring happiness and stay at home with 3 ideas that inspire bits of creative joy.

1. Kid Cosmic: If you have kids at home and need a mental break, fire up Nexflix and cue up “Kid Cosmic.” It’s an American animated series created by the same super-cool geniuses that made the animated series “The Power Puff Girls”. “Kid Cosmic” is another dynamic series, where the writing is stellar, the art direction super and it’s an all-around terrific story that takes kids of all ages on the next great adventure! If a little more time for a mental break is needed, have the kiddos try making themselves into a Power Puff character here at the site Powerpuff Yourself.

2. Rhubarb Sauce: Spring is here which means it’s Rhubarb season. For those not yet familiar with this beautiful vegetable, the story of Rhubarb can be found here at “The Kitchen Project: The History of Rhubarb.” Rhubarb is one of the tastiest spring surprises and if making a pie seems too daunting, try this 2-ingredient Rhubarb Sauce recipe. Just remember, the leaves of the Rhubarb plant are poisonous. Just use the red stalks for any Rhubarb recipes.

3. Ecoline Markers: Mother’s Day is right around the bend. Why not create a personal drawing for the lady who does everything and more? Ecoline Markers can be used wet or dry and have a broad and fine tip. Pair them with Canson Watercolor paper and other drawing supplies. Mama bear will swoon with pride when she is presented with a one-of-a-kind piece of art on Mother’s Day. If short on time is the meme this year, try gifting Mother a lovely art print like Poppies In Spring from Society6.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or something that sparked adventure and joy for you this week.

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Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

Springtime ushers in delightful moments. Flowers bloom, the sun peeks out from the spectrum of winter grays and lovers fall in love. It's a great time to have an affair.

With rhubarb that is.

Yes, it gets a bad name with its poisonous leafy greens. However, with the bad always comes the good. It's the Ying and Yang of life. Chop off the dangerous green parts and then prepare the lovely red stems. Make a delightful, saccharine, tart, relish that will make anyone swoon their way into spring.

Roasted Rhubarb Relish

• 6 1/2  cups fresh cut red rhubarb scrubbed and thinly chopped (remove and discard all the green leaves)
• 1 1/2 cups turbinado sugar

Step 1: Preheat an oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. In a large bowl, combine the rhubarb and the sugar.

Step 2: Place the rhubarb/sugar mixture on the baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes or until the sugar dissolves. Remove the top layer of aluminum foil and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes or until the rhubarb is soft.

Use the relish on yogurt, ice cream, in muffins or eat by the spoonful and enjoy!

Until soon lovers and friends.