Wednesday 1 July 2020

WOYWW - Blooms and a treasured gift


I am absolutely thrilled and honoured to have a beautiful collage work from Diana at Velvet Moth Studio.  The photo of course does not do justice to her art work.  Thank you Diana it now hangs on my studio wall and I can admire your work to my hearts content 


Our  camellia has bloomed and bloomed this winter and I had to share a photo of the lovely carpet of petals.  


The completed Acacia pycantha, most commonly known as the "golden wattle ".  From memory it may even be the official floral emblem of Australia.  

Hopefully the recipient will like it.  

Have a safe and creative WOYWW week.

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24 comments:

  1. Helen1 July 2020 at 17:06

    what a marvellous gift from Diana and I know you will treasure it. The camellia looks amazing, what a blanket of petals! Take care and stay safe. Helen #1

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  2. Lunch Lady Jan1 July 2020 at 18:01

    Diana is so clever, her work is exquisite - you'll treasure that art for ever. Beautiful painting from yourself too and I love the blanket of petals, I'd have taken that photo too!!
    Hugs LLJ 6 xxx

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  3. glitterandglue1 July 2020 at 18:06

    Morning Sandra. What a great gift to receive - beautiful. You will enjoy seeing it every time you pass by it hanging there. The fallen petals look great - so vivid. Lovely painting - you have such a gift!
    Take care. Stay safe. God bless.
    Margaret #4

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  4. Julia Dunnit1 July 2020 at 19:55

    I’m CERTAIN that the recipient will like the Acacia, my goodness, you could pick it off the page! Oh that camellia is a gift isn’t it - they need a bit of coaxing here to grow here, worth the effort. Never seen a carpet of petals like that though, isn’t it glorious! Beautiful piece from Diane, I can imagine how thrilled you are.

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  5. Susan Renshaw1 July 2020 at 20:08

    What a lovely gift! Your wattle painting is beautiful too! And the camellia is gorgeous!
    Stay Safe!
    Happy crafting!
    Susan #12

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  6. Lisa-Jane1 July 2020 at 21:06

    Beautiful wattle painting! The leaves are truly so well captured. And how lucky to have an original from Diana! Have a lovely week, Lisa-Jane #15

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  7. Mariane1 July 2020 at 21:51

    What a wonderful show today of your gifts and flowers. WOW!!


    Thank you so much for sharing!

    Happy WOYWW
    Mariane #20
    http://art.cordes.re

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  8. Neet1 July 2020 at 22:12

    Lovely gift from Diana, she is so talented and such a lovely lady.
    Likewise your painting of the Golden Wattle, I am sure the recipient will be delighted - what a lovely commission that was.
    Gosh your Camellia just keeps on giving doesn't it? Such a beautiful carpet of flowers on the ground and yet so many blooms still there for you to enjoy. Can you not make paint with the petals? They are such a gorgeous colour.
    Hugs, Neet xx 5

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  9. Twiglet1 July 2020 at 23:54

    We are so lucky to be in this group of wonderful artists and crafters. I love Diana's picture and your beautiful painting too. xx Jo #19

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  10. Annie1 July 2020 at 23:55

    What a stunning frams from Diana...such a talented lady as are you of course. I love this week's painting.
    Hugs,
    Annie x #13

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  11. Felix the Crafty Cat2 July 2020 at 00:08

    Just stunning, bet you're both so pleased with your gifts they are brilliant. Loving the Acacia too. Wishing you a very happy and creative woyww, Angela x20x

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  12. BJ2 July 2020 at 02:01

    Super Golden wattle painting and the piece from Diana is delightful too. I have an ATC of hers still on my wall from an anniversary SWAP a while back now. Thanks for the visit BJ#23

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  13. Sylvia/LittleTreasures2 July 2020 at 04:37

    Oh what a beautiful collage you have shared from Diana. Your photo of the flowers is stunning. Have a wonderful week Thanks for the visit and kind comments. Happy WOYWW kind of day.

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  14. Heather M2 July 2020 at 04:45

    Hi Sandra, gorgeous collage from Diana. I love your pink carpet, I love when leaves and flowers fall and I get lots of lovely coloured carpets- nature really does have an eye for colour. Have lovely week, hugs Heather xx #16

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  15. Shoshi2 July 2020 at 06:54

    What a beautiful gift from Diana, and gorgeous flowers in the garden! Your painting, as always, is stunning - you are one talented lady! Thank you for your visit and I'm glad you enjoy my recipes. Tofu is a new adventure for me. We sampled the first lot for supper tonight and both enjoyed it, but I'm not sure that it came out quite right as it was rather grainy and crumbly. It was light and fluffy after cooking, though, and I marinated it in a nice piquant dressing and it was very tasty. Do you make your own tofu? I think I shall have to buy some, just to see how it is meant to turn out!! I'm glad you like the cardigan. Thanks to Julia and her UFO challenge, it will not now linger in a box for the next 25 years!

    Happy WOYWW,
    Shoshi x #7

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  16. Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations2 July 2020 at 07:46

    I knew that was a piece by Diana, she has her own unique way so delicately created. What a beautiful piece as is your golden wattle with it's gentle brush strokes.
    I bet the camellia looks magnificent in real time.. Happy WoywW Tracey #8 x

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  17. Sarah Brennan2 July 2020 at 15:44

    What a beautiful gift from Diana, Sandra. I had never heard of a golden wattle before so thank you for sharing your painting. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #2

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  18. Cardarian 2 July 2020 at 19:52

    What a lovely gift you have been given from Diana, the pink petals are amazing and your painting fabulous! Have a lovely week and thank you for visiting my blog!
    Love and hugs,
    Cardarian

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  19. Marit2 July 2020 at 23:34

    What a wonderful piece of art you received! I always love 'tapestries' made of petals or leaves (or moss) It sometimes is a pity whe can't lay those in our rooms (it would get rather messy, don't you think?!) Thanks for visiting my blog and your sweet compliment about my "new hair". Big hug from Holland, Marit #26

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  20. My name is Cindy3 July 2020 at 00:34

    What a lovely gift to receive, I'm sure it will give you many years of pleasure. Your painting as always is beautiful and judging by that carpet of petals your camellia display was stunning! Always sad when things are over and you know you will have to wait a year to see it again but also there's always something new to appreciate. Stay Safe, stay well, Cindy #27

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  21. Caro3 July 2020 at 03:50

    That is such a gorgeous gift. So beautiful. I also love your painting. Stunning as usual. Thanks for sharing. Happy belated WOYWW. Take care and stay safe. With love & God Bless, Caro xxx (#17)

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  22. Crafting With Jack3 July 2020 at 06:46

    Fabulous gift and a great painting. It’s a shame the petals have to fall, I have some gorgeous frilled poppies, they look so beautiful, I wish they would stay longer. Angela #38

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  23. Lindart4 July 2020 at 02:46

    What a gorgeous photo of the bloom on the ground, spectacular! And the gift is certainly something to be treasured! Thanks for your earlier visit, have a great week! Lindart #34

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  24. Diana Taylor9 July 2020 at 19:13

    Hi Sandra, thank you for the visit this week, I do appreciate your kind words. I am amazed at your beautiful painting once again - what a gorgeous flower the Golden Wattle is. I do like the frame you chose for the collage and I'm so glad you are pleased with it.
    I hope you have a lovely week,
    Diana xx #14

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