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From a quick sketch to a lovely honor

I don’t know if this happens to other people but there are times when I get an idea and the only way it will stop bouncing around in my brain is to paint it! Sometimes this involves finding a person to paint on and sometimes it is just about doing a quick painting in my sketchbook. This is about one of those times and how a quick painting took on a life of its own.
redshoesketchbutterflyI belong to a women’s business group called BW Nice that I’ve mentioned here in the past. This year is the second time we’ve held The Red Shoe fundraiser for SAFE in Hunterdon, a local women’s shelter organization. I signed up to be on the decor committee, which decides on decorating themes and make the centerpieces, as I find it to be the most fun. This year during our first meeting, I was having one of those blank moments. You know the ones…nothing comes to mind, you have no ideas to contribute, you feel like “Why am I even here?”! On the way home, however, I got an idea…which started bouncing around in my head…which led to this…
redshoebutterflywatercolorsketchWe use real red shoes as our centerpieces and change what is in them each year. One of the ladies had talked about a garden theme and I think that is what stuck with me. I also happen to love butterflies (see here and here). redshoesketchAfter emailing the sketch to our committee head, I heard back that not only were we going to use the design for the centerpieces but that the board members wanted to use the actual sketch on the front of the programs as well as on the signs at the event.
theredshoesignageThis was a huge honor for me since I just thought of it as a “quick painting in my sketchbook”! The reality of seeing it as a big sign was a little overwhelming but I was very happy to be able to add a one-of-a-kind element to the occasion since the purpose of the fundraiser is one I support wholeheartedly.
redshoetablesetting1redshoeprogram1The programs added a lovely touch to the tables and showed the guests where the idea for the centerpieces came from.
theredshoecenterpiecesidetheredshoecenterpiecefrontOur centerpieces were a combination of live vinca in the toe and silk ivy in the back. We added some gold curly ting ting for height and glued on tiny butterflies punched out of colored vellum. Wire ribbon bows were added to some, while other centerpieces had different size butterflies wired in. They really came out great!

The event was another success and I am looking forward to seeing what we come up with for next year!

So, what ideas do you have bouncing around inside your head and what is your favorite way of dealing with them? Leave me a comment below!

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June 13, 2013 41 Comments

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  1. Lucy says

    June 13, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    That turned out amazing…congrats…xo

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    • Consie Sindet says

      June 13, 2013 at 8:53 pm

      Thanks, Lucy! Means alot coming from a fab artist like you!

      Reply
  2. Ma says

    June 13, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    All I can say is WOW! Fabulous centerpieces and your painting of the shoe theme is fabulous.
    Love, MA

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    • Consie Sindet says

      June 13, 2013 at 8:53 pm

      Thanks, Ma! Kind of back to my dried flower roots, don’t ya think?!

      Reply
  3. Elise says

    June 13, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    What an awesome painting! It definitely fits the event it was used for. You have some talent!

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    • Consie Sindet says

      June 14, 2013 at 8:33 am

      Thanks, Elise! I enjoy visiting your blog to see your work! Very pretty!

      Reply
  4. Kim @ StuffedSuitcase says

    June 14, 2013 at 1:25 am

    Congrats on your recognition and honor! I’m not very artistic and am thankful there are artists like yourself who help create beautiful things in our lives.

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    • Consie Sindet says

      June 14, 2013 at 8:42 am

      Thanks, Kim! Looking forward to getting to know you in the buddy group!

      Reply
  5. Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life says

    June 14, 2013 at 9:59 am

    Wow, amazing picture! I like it more than the centerpieces themselves! We would love it if you would link up at our linky party:
    Two Girls and a Party
    Live every Wednesday to Sunday. Hosted by:
    Dana @ This Silly Girl’s Life
    Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
    We hope to see you there!

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    • Consie Sindet says

      June 14, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      Thanks, Dana! Your link party is already on my list! Will be adding this next week!

      Reply
  6. Pam says

    June 14, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    Looks great Consie….luv it! Another fabulous job!

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    • Consie Sindet says

      June 14, 2013 at 12:53 pm

      Thanks, Pam!! So good to hear from you!

      Reply
  7. Lisa Tavares says

    June 14, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    Your work is fantastic! I can’t believe I know someone with so much talent!!!!!!

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    • Consie Sindet says

      June 14, 2013 at 7:01 pm

      Thanks, Lisa! And all this talent can be applied to you!!! LOL!!!

      Reply
  8. Katie says

    June 14, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    It’s so cool seeing your sketch turned into a full-blown 3d centrepiece! Congratulations, it must have been such an honour 🙂

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    • Consie Sindet says

      June 14, 2013 at 7:01 pm

      Thanks, Katie. It was fun to make a 3d version. Thank goodness it worked!

      Reply
  9. Maria says

    June 14, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    How lovely!!! Absolutely love that sketch, it has so much personality! Gorgeous!

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  10. Kim @ Curtain Queen says

    June 15, 2013 at 7:43 am

    Wow, you and you artwork are awesome! The powers that be were right to use your sketch for the programs. It’s all lovely, and a nice surprise to see the actual show centerpiece. Thanks for sharing this with us. 🙂
    His blessings,
    Kim @ Curtain Queen

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  11. Andrea says

    June 15, 2013 at 8:49 am

    Hello! Stopping in from SITS. Love the contrast between the red and green. The centerpieces turned out amazing!

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    • Consie Sindet says

      June 16, 2013 at 10:21 am

      Thanks for stopping by Andrea! The centerpieces did look really great with the color combination!

      Reply
  12. Marquita says

    June 15, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    Soooo creative! I love it.

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    • Consie Sindet says

      June 16, 2013 at 10:22 am

      Thanks, Marquita! It was fun to see my work come to life!

      Reply
  13. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle says

    June 15, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    What a beautiful piece of art! Life to the full! Melissa

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    • Consie Sindet says

      June 16, 2013 at 10:23 am

      Thanks for the compliment, Melissa! I am looking forward to seeing what we come up with for next year!

      Reply
  14. Sharon says

    June 16, 2013 at 11:02 am

    I love it. How beautiful. What a awesome drawing and how even more awesome that your drawing was used throughout the entire event. The centerpiece turned out just lovely.

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    • Consie Sindet says

      June 16, 2013 at 1:42 pm

      Thanks, Sharon! It was a lovely honor for me.

      Reply
  15. sue says

    June 16, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    All projects pinned!! Hope others will discover your talent! Thanks for sharen with us at One Sharendipity Place this weekend!

    Sue @ thet2women.com

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  16. Susan says

    June 16, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    Those ideas bouncing around in your head turned out absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday at Organized 31.

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  17. Clare says

    June 17, 2013 at 5:09 am

    What a beautiful painting! I’m not surprised that the committee wanted to used it on their sign! The finished centerpiece looks great!

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    • Consie Sindet says

      June 17, 2013 at 7:47 am

      Thanks, Clare! It was indeed a surprise to me! But a very nice one.

      Reply
  18. Jenna says

    June 17, 2013 at 7:28 am

    So interesting and eye catching! And yes, I get it, oftentimes when I get an idea, everything else takes a fast back seat until I can at least get enough done to satisfy me temporarily~just like your red shoe! luckily you got that brilliant idea on paper right away, what a stunning centerpiece for your event!
    Jenna

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    • Consie Sindet says

      June 17, 2013 at 7:50 am

      Thanks, Jenna! Glad someone else shares the craziness that is bouncing around in our brains!

      Reply
  19. Jeanette Sumruld says

    June 17, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    What a sassy red shoe! You are incredibly talented to be able to create such beautiful art!

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    • Consie Sindet says

      June 18, 2013 at 7:43 am

      Thanks, Jeanette. That is a great word…sassy! Fits the occasion and many of the women involved!!

      Reply
  20. T'onna says

    June 20, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    Beautiful and such a wonderful idea! I have so many shoes that I buy and never wear because they’re not comfy. I should put them on display! 🙂

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party #36

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    • Consie Sindet says

      June 21, 2013 at 8:42 am

      Lol! Thanks, T’onna. They would certainly make a fun centerpiece at your next party!!

      Reply
  21. Sarah L says

    June 24, 2013 at 9:41 am

    So impressive!!

    I found your website from Southern Lovely. I just started a new blog and I would love for you to follow me, too! http://naptimenothings.blogspot.com/

    Looking forward to more posts!
    Sarah@
    Naptime Nothings

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    • Consie Sindet says

      June 24, 2013 at 9:04 pm

      Thanks, Sarah! Good luck with your blog and I will be sure to check it out!!

      Reply
  22. Kathy Ditto says

    September 11, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    Hello,

    Would you consider hand painting two tuxedo shirts with nature scenes that I pick out-one image on the right front chest and the other on the left back shoulder area?
    I have two already and I am looking for an artist to paint two more.
    Thank you
    Kathy Ditto

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    • Consie Sindet says

      September 12, 2013 at 6:10 pm

      Hi Kathy, I emailed you privately. Thanks.

      Reply

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