Monday, March 31, 2014

Flowering Quince and A Super Simple Spring Craft...


(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!




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40 comments:

  1. Yes yes yes...your photos brought spring in our hearts!
    I am in love in your soft red blossoms and your bunnies too!
    Thanks for showing, so so lovely!
    Brigitte
    Have a great spring week!

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    1. Brigette, it was so much fun to photograph this series. I'm glad you enjoyed them!

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  2. Hey Elisabeth,
    i love your spring photos.
    The last is my favorite, and your bunny is so sweet.
    Andy from Germany

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    1. The last is my favorite too. The light on that one was just right.

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  3. Beautiful with a touch of romance, love all of them... hard to pick just one!

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    1. Thank you so much, Barbara. It was fun to photograph this little "still life" and try some new things.

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  4. Elizabeth, 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.

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    1. I've still got so much to learn about photography, but I do love trying this and that!

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  5. How sweet! Lovely captures!

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    1. Thank you, Sarah. I had fun playing around with this little "still life" and trying this and that.

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  6. I enjoyed your beautiful pictures.

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  7. What 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!

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    1. Thank you, Beverly! I have so much still to learn about photography, but I sure do enjoy trying!

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  8. So springy! Beautiful branches and sweet bunny and skirt!

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    1. Thanks, Barb! I had fun with this little "still life" photo shoot!

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  9. Quince is lovely. I don't believe I have ever seen it before. That sort of in between color is right up my alley.

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    1. Isn't it lovely! Now I'd like to plant some in my yard!

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  10. Your 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
    Blessings to you, Elizabeth

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    1. I you lived nearby we could go foraging in those woods for quince together!

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  11. Beautiful images. I love the color of the flowers on those branches and the sweet bunny.

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    1. Thank you, Sheila! I enjoy photographing still lifes like this!

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  12. That quince is beautiful! I'm not sure I've ever seen it. The bunny is so sweet, too.

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    1. I 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!

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  13. Beautiful images. I love the little bunny.

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  14. The branches of quince are beautiful, Elizabeth! I can't wait until things start blooming here. Cute bunny! :)

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    1. Thank you, Lynda. I think I want to plant quince in my yard now!

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  15. The 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!

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    1. Sharon, I feel your pain about far away grandchildren. Mine were in Ghana, West Africa doing missions with their parents for a while.

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  16. The shades in the bunny's dress perfectly pop with the blossoms! Simple pleasures are the best.

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  17. Such lovely photos - very cheerful!

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    1. Thank you, Karen. Shooting this "still life" did cheer me up!

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  18. That last shot is soooo dreamy!

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  19. What 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!
    Visiting from Texture Tuesday and Life Through the Lens

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    1. Thanks, Lisa. I am so blessed to have my grandchildren near by to have little "adventures" with.

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  20. Ahh... 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!!

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    1. Thanks for hosting the link and for your encouragement in my photography!

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