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Copycat Magazine Challenge: Almost May Day!

Wednesday, April 25, 2012








For this edition of Debbidoo's Copycat Magazine Challenge, I was looking for May Day door baskets/decor, like this one:


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This would look so cute on a garden gate for May Day.


Oddly enough, I found my inspiration from the January 2012 edition of Country Homes & Interiors: 


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The article is about using flowers in Christmas decorating, and I love these two images:


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This image reminds me of Debbie's window in her fabulous kitchen!  She has teacups hanging in her window.



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This is the craft that reminds me of May Day.  


I tried to make the little hanging teacup (from a doorknob) but it did not look very good.  Plus, we do not have a doorknob on our front door.  Doh!  *forehead slap*

So I decided, so what!  I'll just paint the darn thing, and I did.

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I had much more fun painting this than making it for real.  The colors will look more intense once I varnish it in a couple of months.


I am determined to make a May Day door basket, so come back on May 1st and see what I make for our front door.


Until next time...

Blessings!
Ricki Jill



30 comments

  1. Donna@Conghaile CottageApril 25, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Wow, You are SO TALENTED!!! I am SO IMPRESSED!!! I like your painting much better than the actual hanging teacup AND you don't have to worry about it breaking...
    So HARD TO BELIEVE May is here "ALREADY"!!!
    Extra prayers for your Grandma,
    Big Hugs to you,
    Donna

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  2. Debbiedoo'sApril 25, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Are you kidding me? You painted that? HOw gorgeous. You must find a place to hang your work of art Ricki. I really LOVED that window and want to copy it now with the tree branch...how cool is THAT? Thanks for sharing, and always joining in on the fun. I am shocked still you painted that.

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  3. GinaApril 25, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    I am now bowing down to you, oh great painter of the copycat challenge! Wow, Ricki Jill, you are amazing! That is a gorgeous painting.

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  4. LindaApril 25, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Oh My Gosh Ricki you AMAZE me!!! That picture is so gorgeous.
    The detail and colour. Can't wait to see what you do for your May door.

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  5. Blondie's JournalApril 25, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    This is beautiful! You can find a lot of inspiration for so many things in magazines. You really are so talented!

    XO,
    Jane

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  6. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityApril 25, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Gorgeous. I love your painting. Now that I've been trying to paint at my art class, I have an even keener appreciation of your talents. That is a pretty door hanging, but I would be afraid of breaking the tea cup.

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  7. Diane WritesApril 25, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Wow! I was mesmerized with your painting Ricki! You are a one great artist. I also love the idea of the hanging transparent bottles.

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  8. Vintage Market PlaceApril 25, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    That is seriously AMAZING!!!
    Your paintings really speak to me.

    Now I want a May Day basket!
    Amy

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  9. SheliaApril 25, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    RJ! Look at this! I didn't realize you were such a talented artist! Your painting is gorgeous! I love it.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  10. Katherines CornerApril 25, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Oh my sweet talented friend, it is gorgeous ( but of course it is) Hugs! P.S> I hope you will join us at the hop tomorrow :-)

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  11. Ginger ZuckApril 25, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    I just love the teacups hanging from the beautiful blue ribbon. They are all gorgeous!

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  12. Shasta @ intheoldroadApril 25, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    I'm speechless! How amazing are you...painting something like that and it looks soooo good. Wow, just wow. I'm off to tell my fb peeps about this. Awesome job!

    Shasta

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  13. MaggieApril 26, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    Ricki Jill I can't believe how you can casually say
    " I'll just paint the darn thing"!
    I think your painting is wonderful and would love to own it!
    How talented you are.
    xo
    Maggie

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  14. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥April 26, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    you are amazing! this is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! applause for you my friend...kudos!!!!! i hope things are going much better for you this week : ) sending tons of hugs and hope the little package made it to you safely : )

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  15. Pat@Back Porch MusingsApril 26, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    Absolutely wonderful and creative. Incredibly beautiful painting.

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  16. MarydonApril 26, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Ricki Jill that teacup art is breathtakingly beautiful. A fabulous idea for a door hanger, but also for the window. This I will have to give a try ...

    Have a wonderful day ~
    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

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  17. ReviApril 26, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Hi Ricki Jill,
    You paint so well! I'd be interested to see this photo and the varnished one in a couple of months for comparison. Most of us are not oil painters, we would love to SEE it to know what you mean!
    Lovely work as always,
    -Revi

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  18. St. Michael's WifeApril 26, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    FREAKING INCREDIBLE! Love, love, love!

    Grins,
    Pamm

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  19. St. Michael's WifeApril 26, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    FREAKING INCREDIBLE! Love, love, love!

    Grins,
    Pamm

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  20. Elaine @ Sunny Simple LifeApril 26, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Girl you are so talented!!

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  21. FABBY'S LIVINGApril 26, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Wow, you are so TALEEENTED, what can I say! When a copy cat, I don't usually make it myself like you. Lovely. Hugs,
    FABBY

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  22. DaniellaApril 26, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    I thought it was real! Then I realized you meant "literally" paint it!! Amazing!!!
    xxDaniella

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  23. reFresh reStyleApril 26, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Ricki, that's amazing! You are so talented. Love it! This is the best copycat I've seen!
    Debbie

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  24. PaulaApril 27, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Gorgous painting!

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  25. anangloinquebecApril 27, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    "I will just paint the darn thing....." Okay, that....that is amazing!! So, in my case I would be running around like a fool trying to glue some roses to the inside of a teacup and... too much!! :)

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  26. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)April 27, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Wow....your really good at this! I wish I could paint like that!
    Cindy

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  27. Something Nice and PrettyApril 27, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    I have just one word for your painting "beautiful"!

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  28. Patty (Patty's Pretty Things)April 27, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    OMG what a beautiful painting. I just love it. I love teacups.

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  29. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 27, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Very pretty, Ricki Jill! I love the idea of a teacup like this. How great to make a real one, but I wonder how it would hold up hanging from a door. : )

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  30. The House at Bluebird LaneApril 28, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Wow! What a beautiful painting! You are so talented. :-) I can't wait to see what you come up with for your May Day basket. Have a lovely weekend!
    Sharla

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