Hi, Creative Friends-

It’s the time of year when beautiful summer fruits pour in from generous neighbor’s gardens, bountiful farmer’s markets, and secret roadside stands. There are the luscious late summer bundles of fresh flowers, u-boat-sized zucchini, and best of all, mounds of perfectly ripe summer tomatoes! Since this is the peek moment of summer produce…

This week, here are 3 creative ideas, to find magic in the garden…

1. A Simple Bite: Sometimes the best things in life bring joy in their simplicity. Try this recipe classic simple summer tomato sandwich or this french recipe for a tomato salad with fresh goat cheese to make dinner magic.

2. Sip A Summer Fizz: Why not kick up the feet, sit back and sip a cocktail by the garden? Try this Summer Garden Gin Fizz to enjoy the longer days of summer and find magic in this lavender lemon delight!

3. Make It Marigold: Are bunches of marigold flowers blooming in your garden? Brighten up any room and make things more joyful by creating a DIY Marigold Garland from Midwest Living. It’s a magical way to bring the garden from the outside in!

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or how will you get creative with gifts from the garden.

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Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

Find The Classic Tomato Sandwich Recipe Here

Hi, Creative Friends-

It’s that time of year. It’s when beautiful summer fruits pour in from generous neighbor’s gardens, bountiful farmer’s markets, and secret roadside stands. There are the luscious late summer blueberries, u-boat sized zucchini, and best of all, mounds of perfectly ripe summer tomatoes! Since the tomato is at its peak of perfect this point in summer…

This week, here are 3 creative ideas, inspired by tomatoes, to make life magical and joyful.

1. A Simple Bite: Sometimes the best things in life bring joy in their simplicity. Try this recipe classic simple summer tomato sandwich or this french recipe tomato salad with fresh goat cheese to make dinner magic.

2. Paste & Stamp It Beautiful: Who knew tomato paste tubes could make beautiful art pieces. Check out this DIY video from The Printed Peanut on “How To Make A Golden Bird From A Recycled Tomato Paste Tube.” It’s a fun project that creates lots of joy that can be passed on as a gift or hung up in an office. Try making art by using sliced tomatoes or other vegetables like here at Hallmark’s Think. Share. Make. Blog. If you need some creative supplies, this acrylic paint and watercolor paper from Arteza are magic additions to a creative arsenal.

3. Dabble In Red: Did you know seeing the color red can make one’s heart beat faster? Try decorating something tomato red to get the heart pumping and add some joy to life. Consider painting a door red with these beautiful red door suggestions from The Spruce. Or find a lovely red heavy art print such as “La Fraises des Bois” to fill the heart with magic and joy!

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or how will you get creative with tomatoes.

Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.

If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.

Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra