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24 Days of Scandinavian Christmas Creativity returns

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  • Have you found your own #top9of2018 ? Give it whirl! It just might surprise you or confirm what you already knew or .. just be the perfect way to step back into this warm creative community. . I don’t know why I was a little surprised —- happily surprised —- to see (almost) ALL floral illustrations on top. It made me curious about 2018 & 2017 so I made grids for those years, too. . ..(I think I’ll share them in stories) . . Since I try to share a slice of many things here, the grid was so personally satisfying to see the evolution: more illustrations & developing a new style over the past year which resonated with you, too! . . (Trust me: the first time I shared a “serious” flora illustration —- and not just playful fun I do with my kids —- I did wonder if anyone else would see what I saw, too. It really makes my day!🙏🏻❤️) . From top row (left to right) 1. Flora Portrait (commission info on the blog (link above) 2. Flora typography 3. December tabletop musings 4. Mermaid (morning sketch) 5. Acorn Deer 6. Mother’s Day flora art 7. Top Knot Art Print Series 8. Royal Wedding, Bride Megan 9. Dad flora illustration. . Thank YOU for meeting me here & for being a part of an awesome community! ✨✨✨❤️. . #willowdayflowerproject . #willowdayflowersafari #ginavideillustration
  • Happy Friday! . Dusting off & brushing away the snow post holidays! Looking forward to so many new fresh things in the year ahead! . . Are you feeling the same? I hope you’re filled with fresh ideas, moments and memories recently made to fuel the coming year. I’m a juggler this week as I’m starting new commissions, catching up on orders, rebooting projects and re-balancing days, with kids back in school after holidays & travel: (suitcases unpacked but not yet in their attic homes) I thought back to this “snow angel moment” as a center to greet January.. .. Hello there, January! . Hello Friends! . Looking forward to a creative and full year ahead! #willowdayfilm
  • Returning home from the holidays to find snow & it struck me how snow seems to freeze time; at least, I hope it does that for you, too. . . Wishing you all the best in the new year, as my family and I, land before leaping into the week ahead!
  • Happy New Year and I’m going to ring out the year with one last guest,Malin, @poppyloveyou . Who greets you and will close the month of collaboration (here and the blog) as the 26th guest in the daily posts I’ve brought daily this December. This project has been so very special for me to share with you. It’s warmth and community fuel a beautiful end of one year and start to another. I love Malin’s words and will share her with you: It’s the last day of the year, day 365 of 365, can you image how fast this year went? I’m ending this year with a creative challenge from wonderful Gina at @willowdaygram to make use of what we have, instead of making something new. Yesterday while we were picking up groceries I saw the enormous section of things for new years eve with 2019 printed everywhere. Products that will definitely never be used more than once, and that is totally absurd. Instead I decided to use what I have, garland stars from my christmas tree, I decorated my ginger bread cookies that I never had the time for and gave them a little christmas spark with crunchy almonds toffee, and I’m bringing out some christmas candy that we still have at home. Instead of fresh flowers I’m going to dress my table with decorations from my christmas tree. I’m using an old table cloth from my mum. Tomorrow I’m giving you my resolution for 2019, so talk to you tomorrow. I wish you all a wonderful night with friends and family. See you on the other side. #alliseeispretty #tccsweden2018
  • Welcome to DAY 25 in the Creative Christmas Countdown Calendar and Merry Christmas! . If you have left over candies or celebrating Christmas Day —- or another occasion —- make these little hanging paper cups with @frokenturkos .. . Go to Leonor’s feed, follow along and see how she makes these at @frokenturkos . . Every post in the Christmas Countdown can be found here at @willowdaygram and on the blog [link above] where I will post every post daily. . . Yesterday DAY 24. Before you leave, did you meet and follow Jennifer @jennifer.anglade.dahlberg to enjoy her contribution? There is a very special holiday bonus: come back to join us to see DAY 31 by Malin @poppyloveyou . I wish you my warmest wishes today and thank you so much for joining me this month. . . #tccsweden2018
  • DAY 24 Cupcakes with @jennifer.anglade.dahlberg . . Happy Christmas Eve from the Swedish archipelago where today’s guest, author and wonderful entertainer, Jennifer is celebrating. . Find full post on @willowdaygram (link in bio above) and head over to Jennifer’s feed to follow her & find more on Jennifer’s blog. . God Jul and thank you Jenn for bringing the cupcake fun: a perfect cultural bridge to greet the day. . . I thank you for joining me daily for this collaborative project that I have hosted daily since December 1. All projects in tte daily December countdown are on the blog so that you will never miss a day and so that you can browse at your own pace. Cheers and Merry Wishes to you today. .. . DAY 23, yesterday, @anekirstine.bilde DAY 25: @frokenturkos . December 31: @poppyloveyou . . Add the #tccsweden2018 to your Scandinavian inspired posts.
  • DAY 23 | Make a mushroom table with chair as little gift or ornament from @anekirstine.bilde . . Thank for @diysweden for yesterday! Tomorrow @jennifer.anglade.dahlberg . Wishing you the most wonderful holidays. I hope it’s getting cozy and if you you have a Scandinavian inspired project , use the #tccsweden2018 tag. . .
  • DAY 22 | welcome to Dec 22 with Katarina of @diysweden with how to make a lovely paper snow flower that’s used as a napkin ring holder . Go to @diysweden to say hi and follow her to get more inspiration. Find Katarina’s post and links to het, too, at @willowdaygram . {link in bio above} . . Use the #tccsweden2018 .tag to share your Scandinavian inspired projects .. Yesterday, did you see @linabythebay DAY 21 with great last minute gift ideas? Tomorrow @anekirstine.bilde will share. . . Wishing you the best of the season!

gina @willowdaygram

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