(edited with an overlay of Kim's Cora texture, 15% opacity)
What a joy it was to take a walk with my two youngest granddaughters in the little wooded area near our home and find flowering quince in the midst of the underbrush and brambles.
I've been enjoying a few branches of it in my home.
My oldest granddaughter and I each bought a little cloth bunny at JoAnn's fabric store for under $1.50 apiece.
They are made from white cloth and come unclothed.
I tea stained my bunny to soften the stark white a bit, while my granddaughter chose to keep hers as is.
Then we both dressed our bunnies in some scraps of fabric, lace and ribbon from my sewing box.
What a simple, fun and inexpensive spring craft!
I find the color of the flowering quince to be delightfully difficult to describe.
It's not a true pink or red but more of a coral or salmon color,
yet even those words don't quite capture it.
These flowering branches and this cute little bunny have brought a touch of spring cheer into my home on the gray, rainy days we've had this past week.
I hope my photos have brought you a little spring cheer as well!
still following,
Yes yes yes...your photos brought spring in our hearts!
ReplyDeleteI am in love in your soft red blossoms and your bunnies too!
Thanks for showing, so so lovely!
Brigitte
Have a great spring week!
Brigette, it was so much fun to photograph this series. I'm glad you enjoyed them!
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ReplyDeletei love your spring photos.
The last is my favorite, and your bunny is so sweet.
Andy from Germany
The last is my favorite too. The light on that one was just right.
DeleteBeautiful with a touch of romance, love all of them... hard to pick just one!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Barbara. It was fun to photograph this little "still life" and try some new things.
DeleteElizabeth, Your spring blossom pictures are so creative. I love how you photographed the quince from different angles with different depths of field and different focus points. Thanks for the craft idea with the little bunny - sounds like you and your granddaughter had fun with the project. I also love the little hobnail pitcher - such a perfect compliment to the quince.
ReplyDeleteI've still got so much to learn about photography, but I do love trying this and that!
DeleteHow sweet! Lovely captures!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarah. I had fun playing around with this little "still life" and trying this and that.
DeleteI enjoyed your beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Deborah!
DeleteWhat a lovely spring color, and it's so nice to bring it inside to enjoy so much! Especially with the cute bunny. I love the above shots of the quince!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Beverly! I have so much still to learn about photography, but I sure do enjoy trying!
DeleteSo springy! Beautiful branches and sweet bunny and skirt!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Barb! I had fun with this little "still life" photo shoot!
DeleteQuince is lovely. I don't believe I have ever seen it before. That sort of in between color is right up my alley.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it lovely! Now I'd like to plant some in my yard!
DeleteYour photos are just so beautiful! Spring is here!! Yippee!! I love the simplicity of the vase and flowers (with the cute bunny). I'm kindof wanting you to send it on over to my house! hehe
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you, Elizabeth
I you lived nearby we could go foraging in those woods for quince together!
DeleteBeautiful images. I love the color of the flowers on those branches and the sweet bunny.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sheila! I enjoy photographing still lifes like this!
DeleteThat quince is beautiful! I'm not sure I've ever seen it. The bunny is so sweet, too.
ReplyDeleteI love the quince as well, and might have to plant some in my yard. The flowers are still gorgeous indoors 8 days after gathering them!
DeleteBeautiful images. I love the little bunny.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteThe branches of quince are beautiful, Elizabeth! I can't wait until things start blooming here. Cute bunny! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lynda. I think I want to plant quince in my yard now!
DeleteThe bunny is adorable! The best part is that you and your granddaughter shared the experience of finding them. My grands are 2000 miles away and I miss them every day! The blooms are lovely, too. I can imagine they brought cheer to a rainy day!
ReplyDeleteSharon, I feel your pain about far away grandchildren. Mine were in Ghana, West Africa doing missions with their parents for a while.
DeleteThe shades in the bunny's dress perfectly pop with the blossoms! Simple pleasures are the best.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carol!
DeleteSuch lovely photos - very cheerful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karen. Shooting this "still life" did cheer me up!
DeleteThat last shot is soooo dreamy!
ReplyDeleteRoxi, that's my favorite shot as well!
DeleteWhat a lovely, sweet shot. Quince blossoms are so beautiful. I haven't seen any in our neighborhood. And what a treasured activity to walk with your grandbabykins in the woods and discover wonderful memories!
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Thanks, Lisa. I am so blessed to have my grandchildren near by to have little "adventures" with.
DeleteAhh... this set of photos is stunning! I had no idea that is what those flowers were called. They were all over Germany! I am so glad you shared them, we don't have them in my neck of the woods. Yeah, what a treat to come visit your blog today. And, FYI, that bunny is adorable. Thanks for linking up friend!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting the link and for your encouragement in my photography!
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