I love cherry blossoms. I went to college in Macon, GA, where there's a Cherry Blossom Festival every year. Walking to class was amazing--the blossoms were like magical snow blowing in the warm southern spring air. I keep promising myself I'll go back, but somehow year after year passes by and Life sends me on a detour....
I've had this pin on my Pinterest board for a while. I admit I was skeptical, but this actually is quite simple. I don't have any experience with stamps, so make sure your inner perfectionist is taking a nap while you paint.
The instructions on Alphamom are excellent. I did mine a little differently, but I love how it ended up anyway. I'll add a couple more tips:
1. See the bottom of the bottle in this photo? You want paint over the entire bottom, not just the obvious five "petals." It gives you the perfect teardrap shape as well as a centered dot. So be generous with the paint on your plate!
2. I used a 20oz Coke bottle rather than a 2 liter. It was fine for my 11x14 canvas panel.
3. I painted the canvas sky blue before stamping. Well, technically my 6-year-old did :)
4. I stamped blossoms first and then made the branches. I do NOT recommend this--follow the instructions on Alphamom and paint the darn sticks first.
I also made a smaller version on an 8.5x11 blue cardstock and had equal success, so don't think you have to buy a canvas. You can also use any color for your flowers--this is by no means limited to cherry tress.
I'm not feeling the "Spring Fever" as so many others are, but doing this painting is a reminder of why Spring is awesome.
Materials: 11x14 canvas panel, craft paint, brushes, and a 20oz Coke bottle
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