Personalized Purses with Fabric Paint - ©Cindy Rippe 2012 Our theme this month for the Designer Craft Connection Blog Hop is "SUMM...

I don't drink coffee myself and don't have a set like this but wouldn't a vintage coffee set make a great centerpiece for Mot...

© Cindy Rippe 2012 - Countdown to Spring In honor of National Craft Month I thought I'd share my Mixed Media Daffodil Study; ...

I think that Amaryllis is my favorite Christmas flower. I used to grow a few every year and really need to get back to doing that for myself...

Chrysanthemum photo - Flowers Magazine This photo of November's Flower of the Month seems appropriate for me.  The single orange flow...

Happy Halloween! Did you know that you can decorate a pumpkin with flowers by poking holes in the sides and sticking the stems in? Mumki...

October's Birth Flower is the Marigold.  Their warm and cheerful colors are long lasting in the Autumn garden and signify Affection and ...

Sunflower Centerpiece  I picked up this small bunch of Sunflowers at the Farmers Market over the weekend.  So cute, just trimmed the ...

Asteraceae -anythingwithplants.com The Aster is September's flower of the month.  The name comes from the Greek word for Star...

Continuing with my August Flower of the Month post. After I purchased my Gladiolus from the Farmer's Market I arranged them in a huge ...

The Birthday Flower for August is Gladiola .   It’s a member of the Iris family that’s also known as Sword Lily.  The pointed leaves and tal...

As part of the 365 Days of Crafts link party this month we were asked to post a project using a technique that we love to do.  If you'v...

I'm still enjoying the Flower of the Month - Larkspur .  Thought I'd share a few more photos with you. There are so many varietie...

Sunrise Seeds American Flag Mix - Botanical Interest I found this mix of Larkspur colors that would be perfect in a patriotic garden!  N...

Since I love to draw botanicals and birthdays are a reason to entertain, I thought it would be fun to do a series of " Flowers of the M...

I've been sketching designs for Wall Art, Dinnerware and Table Linens (future projects).  I'm lucky to have a lush perennial garden ...

Sure you can! If you have been wondering what I've been up to lately this is a little peek. Drawing Botanicals Class by Cindy Rippe ...

I love spring!  The flowers and plants coming back to life after a long winter. The sunshine and promise of warmer weather.  Soft rain showe...

Wedding Cake with Orchids for Julie and Joe's Wedding in Maui It's Wedding Day at the Designer Crafts Connection!  Today's B...