May Flower Challenge - Day 31

I'm fascinated with flowers. 

They are all over my tiny apartment. I photograph them all the time.

I draw, paint, doodle them, create them out of paper...I also see them all over NYC. 

Each day during May I will post flowers and I hope that you will join in.

The only rule is that your blog post or flickr photo that you link much contain flowers.

Click above on the May Flower Challenge Page to learn more.

I've had so much fun this month.

Thank you to those who played along,

who visited,

left comments,

and hopefully you all paused a little 

to notice flowers in their every day.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Thank you again!

May Flower Challenge - Day 30

I'm fascinated with flowers. 

They are all over my tiny apartment. I photograph them all the time.

I draw, paint, doodle them, create them out of paper...I also see them all over NYC. 

Each day during May I will post flowers and I hope that you will join in.

The only rule is that your blog post or flickr photo that you link much contain flowers.

Click above on the May Flower Challenge Page to learn more.

Central Park...

I'm in love.

You come alive in the Spring.

More people walk your paths.

The flowers bloom.

The days are longer.

Thanks for stopping by and visiting

the flowers of Central Park today.

May Flower Challenge - Day 29 - NYC Subway

I'm fascinated with flowers. 

They are all over my tiny apartment. I photograph them all the time.

I draw, paint, doodle them, create them out of paper...I also see them all over NYC. 

Each day during May I will post flowers and I hope that you will join in.

The only rule is that your blog post or flickr photo that you link much contain flowers.

Click above on the May Flower Challenge Page to learn more.

Sometimes, 

more often than I like to admit,

I am oblivious,

and

I don't notice what is right in front of me.

For the past 4 years,

I have commuted to work

by entering the subway

under this beautiful mosaic.

Check out that central flower!
How did I miss this?!?

On the platform

this fire box hangs on the wall.

Check out the rust pattern -

it looks like a flower to me.

Thanks for visiting and playing along.

A flower a day during May.

May Flower Challenge - Day 28 - Allium

I'm fascinated with flowers. 

They are all over my tiny apartment. I photograph them all the time.

I draw, paint, doodle them, create them out of paper...I also see them all over NYC. 

Each day during May I will post flowers and I hope that you will join in.

The only rule is that your blog post or flickr photo that you link much contain flowers.

Click above on the May Flower Challenge Page to learn more.

Central Park - 

you make me smile.

The Allium are in full bloom.

Thank you, Central Park,

for balancing my

concrete city life.

May Flower Challenge - Day 27 - Memorial Day

I'm fascinated with flowers. 

They are all over my tiny apartment. I photograph them all the time.

I draw, paint, doodle them, create them out of paper...I also see them all over NYC. 

Each day during May I will post flowers and I hope that you will join in.

The only rule is that your blog post or flickr photo that you link much contain flowers.

Click above on the May Flower Challenge Page to learn more.

On this day,

we remember all

the men and women 

who have given their lives

to defend our freedom.

Thank you for being so brave.

It is Memorial Day in the USA

and on this day

we remember those who have

died defending our country 

and upholding our freedom.

Pause today to say thanks,

to remember, and

enjoy your freedom

that someone else

so selflessly defended.

May Flower Challenge - Day 26 - Gift Bag

I'm fascinated with flowers. 

They are all over my tiny apartment. I photograph them all the time.

I draw, paint, doodle them, create them out of paper...I also see them all over NYC. 

Each day during May I will post flowers and I hope that you will join in.

The only rule is that your blog post or flickr photo that you link much contain flowers.

Click above on the May Flower Challenge Page to learn more.

What do you get a 3 year for her birthday?

Well, I get normal 3 year old gifts (clothes & books).

BUT...

The gift bag is another story.

I took a shopping bag

and decorated it with flowers.

I encourage you to upcycle your shopping bags.

Thanks for stopping by.

May Flower Challenge - Day 25 - More Egg Carton Flowers

I'm fascinated with flowers. 

They are all over my tiny apartment. I photograph them all the time.

I draw, paint, doodle them, create them out of paper...I also see them all over NYC. 

Each day during May I will post flowers and I hope that you will join in.

The only rule is that your blog post or flickr photo that you link much contain flowers.

Click above on the May Flower Challenge Page to learn more.

Another flower from an egg carton.

You can see my previous post here.

This one might be my favorite so far.

Cut out each individual egg compartment.

Cut petals (leaving the center intact).

I chose to make the tips of the petals pointed.

I then took a round head fastener

from my office supply store and 

pushed it through the center.

I put 4 layers together.

This is the end result.

I think I will make a few to sit on my desk at work.

Thanks for visiting.

May Flower Challenge - Day 24

I'm fascinated with flowers. 

They are all over my tiny apartment. I photograph them all the time.

I draw, paint, doodle them, create them out of paper...I also see them all over NYC. 

Each day during May I will post flowers and I hope that you will join in.

The only rule is that your blog post or flickr photo that you link much contain flowers.

Click above on the May Flower Challenge Page to learn more.

Just a simple bloom today.

Thanks for visiting and playing along.

May Flower Challenge - Day 23 - Daisy

I'm fascinated with flowers. 

They are all over my tiny apartment. I photograph them all the time.

I draw, paint, doodle them, create them out of paper...I also see them all over NYC. 

Each day during May I will post flowers and I hope that you will join in.

The only rule is that your blog post or flickr photo that you link much contain flowers.

Click above on the May Flower Challenge Page to learn more.

One of my favorite flowers is the Daisy.

I love the simple beauty.

Thanks for visiting 

and embracing a flower a day during May.

May Flower Challenge - Day 22 - Tie Dye Painted Flowers

I'm fascinated with flowers. 

They are all over my tiny apartment. I photograph them all the time.

I draw, paint, doodle them, create them out of paper...I also see them all over NYC. 

Each day during May I will post flowers and I hope that you will join in.

The only rule is that your blog post or flickr photo that you link much contain flowers.

Click above on the May Flower Challenge Page to learn more.

I've been playing around in 21 Secrets,

learning new techniques,

new products,

and simply having fun.

I've adapted one technique

and painted some tie dye flowers.

Outlining the flower in water.

Then touching the water outline

with the paint.

Tucker sat in the window

and watched as I painted.

A few minutes later he decided that he 

was supposed to be the center of attention.

He had a little purple and orange 

paint on him when he got up.

Giggle.

I'm linking up with Julia over at 
Stamping Ground for WOYWW.
(What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday)

Thanks for visiting!

May Flower Challenge - Day 21 - Seed Pods

I'm fascinated with flowers. 

They are all over my tiny apartment. I photograph them all the time.

I draw, paint, doodle them, create them out of paper...I also see them all over NYC. 

Each day during May I will post flowers and I hope that you will join in.

The only rule is that your blog post or flickr photo that you link much contain flowers.

Click above on the May Flower Challenge Page to learn more.

A few of you playing along have highlighted

seed pods during my May Flower Challenge.

Bravo!

I love the shape, the beauty, 

the flower that is frozen in time.

Remember to enjoy the beauty of a flower at every stage.

Thanks for stopping by and playing along.

May Flower Challenge - Day 20 - Tulips

I'm fascinated with flowers. 

They are all over my tiny apartment. I photograph them all the time.

I draw, paint, doodle them, create them out of paper...I also see them all over NYC. 

Each day during May I will post flowers and I hope that you will join in.

The only rule is that your blog post or flickr photo that you link much contain flowers.

Click above on the May Flower Challenge Page to learn more.

On Monday's I typically do a Soul Whispers 

(message from the universe) post.

I've linked one of my favorite so you can check it out.

Tulips, they always remind me of my parents house.

My Mom has hundreds of tulips planted in her gardens.

Above: Tulips at Madison Square Park

Above: Tulips Park Avenue

Do flowers remind you of people?

Share your story in the comments.

I'd love to hear about it.

May Flower Challenge - Day 19 - Gift Bag...

I'm fascinated with flowers. 

They are all over my tiny apartment. I photograph them all the time.

I draw, paint, doodle them, create them out of paper...I also see them all over NYC. 

Each day during May I will post flowers and I hope that you will join in.

The only rule is that your blog post or flickr photo that you link much contain flowers.

Click above on the May Flower Challenge Page to learn more.

Superman and I were in Greenwich Village today.

This means that we were also at Anthropologie

(it is just too close in proximity to pass by).

What do you do with the shopping bags

that your favorite stores give you?

I re-purpose or upcycle them into gift bags.

I've made these scribble flowers forever.

I love their imperfections.

(I also twist wire into pendants in this shape.)

What do you do with your shopping bags?

Have you ever thought of reusing them?

May Flower Challenge - Day 18 - Architectural Ornament

I'm fascinated with flowers. 

They are all over my tiny apartment. I photograph them all the time.

I draw, paint, doodle them, create them out of paper...I also see them all over NYC. 

Each day during May I will post flowers and I hope that you will join in.

The only rule is that your blog post or flickr photo that you link much contain flowers.

Click above on the May Flower Challenge Page to learn more.

I have walked past this place of worship

many, many times.

It was only today that I noticed the flowers.

When I walk by it in the future

I will always see the flowers.

Have you noticed any flowers lately

that you normally walk right past?

May Flower Challenge - Day 17 - Clematis

I'm fascinated with flowers. 

They are all over my tiny apartment. I photograph them all the time.

I draw, paint, doodle them, create them out of paper...I also see them all over NYC. 

Each day during May I will post flowers and I hope that you will join in.

The only rule is that your blog post or flickr photo that you link much contain flowers.

Click above on the May Flower Challenge Page to learn more.

Visiting Wisconsin in Spring is like stepping back in time.

About 2 or 3 weeks back in time. 

The trees had just started to bloom.

The daffodils were out but the tulips were just starting.

My Mom was still prepping her flower beds.

On a Summer trip last year, when I visited Wisconsin, 

the Clematis in her garden was blooming.

And this year, I found this seed pod

still on the vine. It had lasted through Winter.

I like them both for different reasons.

Thanks for visiting.