Spoonflower Chintz Revival placemats by Sheri42
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Weekly WrapUp June 3

This blog features weekly updates on design projects, including the Chintz Revival collection, an anniversary card, and ongoing poetry development.

two design challenges by Sheri42
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Weekly WrapUp

Progress on Spoonflower design challenges, highlighting processes for Faded Resort and Chintz Revival collections.

On Spoonflower Chintz Revival tablecloth by Sheri42
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Chintz Revival Entry

Chintz Revival design revisions, highlighting new elements and challenges faced while creating the updated pattern.

faded resort table runner and napkins by Sheri42
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Faded Resort Process

a reflection on the Spoonflower Faded Resort challenge, detailing the creative process, struggles, and eventual design solutions involving floral motifs and faded colors.

close up of my chintz revival florals for review and revision / by Sheri42
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Chintz Revival Project

Chintz Revival challenge process: focusing on motifs with trailing vines, abundant blooms and layered detail for final revision.

Imagine that nostalgic resort on the coast, where weathered fairy tiles invoke calm and comfort as sunset rays soften the painterly effects of terra cotta, yellows, sand, clay. Dream away in faded symmetry story. by Sheri42
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Weekly WrapUp Spoonflower Challenges

Ongoing design projects for Spoonflower challenges, focusing on Chintz Revival and Faded Resort collections, with future insights promised.

dark-eyed junco folk art watercolor by Sheri42
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Weekly WrapUp May 6

artistic updates: digital paintings, challenges completed, and tips for using Procreate and creative techniques

lilac blossoms in my backyard
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NaPoWriMo When I Was Young Thinking

In the 1950s, childhood memories of playing near lilac bushes highlight innocence, imagination, and the lessons learned about nature and faulty thinking.

Erodium cicutarium, pinweed, on the beach at Crescent Bay,
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NaPoWriMo Sand’s Pink Carpet

A visit to Crescent Bay revealed a beautiful pink blanket of wildflowers, prompting a haiku about pinweed's striking beauty.

a rough path up the hill sparsely bounded by pink wildflowers; Crescent Bay; photo by Sheri Edwards
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NaPoWriMo Less Traveled

At Crescent Bay, a tough path fosters mindfulness, revealing beauty like Phlox longifolia and inspiring creativity.