We are going to paint today, but first I want to share where my watermelon inspiration came from…
The Traveling Tote gals decided to have a voluntary gift swap, and our fearless founder, Patti, paired us up
We were directed to send something representative of our home state or local community
I was paired with Linda, from Life and Linda
Even though we live at opposite ends of the country, Linda and I have so much in common! We both grew up in Southern California and now she lives in Northern California, close to where I went to college
She sent me a box filled with goodies from a local orchard in Auburn CA where she now lives, and a photo of the Ikeda Farm and it’s history
Ikeda’s is owed solely by the hard working Ikeda family, and they are dedicated to raising and using only the finest and freshest produce from their farm
You can read about their market and order from them here
Along with a beautiful card, jellies, marinade and salad dressing, there also was a package of trail mix, cute pastel checked napkins, Easter candies, the cutest lipstick purse…
AND…
A MacKenzie-Childs “Nautical or Nice” apron!
Isn’t that the cutest??
And sooo clever and thoughtful, not only sending me an “apron,” but one with a boat theme!
Not to mention it’s from our favorite MacKenzie-Childs!
I told Linda that when I saw the apron, I immediately thought, tablescape!!
I set the table using the apron as a table runner and the adorable pastel colored napkins
I made watermelon sailboats to mimic the one on the apron
A light lunch with melon, crackers, cream cheese
and those wonderful jellies!
I think everyone is ready for summer this year!
Thank you Linda!! ❤️
In case you want to stop by and see the other pairs who participated in the swap, they are listed below
They’ll be posting no later than Tuesday, April 10, 2018
I sent Linda a “taste of Alabama,” you can visit Linda here
Patti at Pandora’s Box and Emily at The French Hutch
Ricki Jill at The Sketchy Reader and Jackie at Purple Chocolat Home
Linda G at More Fun Less Laundry and Deb at Mountain Breaths
Rita at Panoply and Sarah at Hyacinths for the Soul
Since this is Fearless Friday
I thought it would be fun to revisit some past watermelon creations
and suggest a new art project to try
Painting Watermelon tutorial here
A watermelon table with a painted apron!
Slice of Life watermelon pillow here
Here is a fun art project to try
Take a simple subject, like a slice of watermelon, and try drawing and painting it in different mediums
Which one is your favorite?
What is your favorite medium?
Favorite Tips for each medium:
Acrylic: keep a spray water bottle handy and spray your palette to keep paint moist
Watercolor: use 2 water vessels when painting, one for cleaning your brush between colors, and one for clean water
Marker: make a color chart for reference
Ink: use waterproof archival pens, they won’t bleed when marker or water color is used over them
Pastel: use a clear fixative to set layers or protect the finished piece
Glass: only use curable paint made for glass painting
Fabric: use a fabric medium to mix with acrylic paint to make a washable painted fabric
Have fun and Be Fearless!
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Spring & Easter Joy on Panalopy
Dishing it & Digging it, Between Naps on the Porch, Make it Pretty Monday
Coastal Charm, Cooking and Crafting with J&J, Celebrate and Decorate,
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday