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a sweet PAINTED PETAL duo for some extra sweet teachers - the perfect, thoughtful gift that keeps on giving!
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we sure do LOVE our teachers and everything they do to support our babies!
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PAINTED PETALS SHOWN:
1. THE CLASSIC COSMOS | a timeless favorite • graceful + always “just right”
2. THE BUTTERCUP | cheerful + airy • full of the sunshine’s energy
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forever working on adding my BLANK BLOOMS (paint them yourself!) and my PAINTED PETALS (painted by me) to my site for purchase, including custom orders. In the meantime, send me a message to inquire!

#paintedpetals #blankblooms #bloombar #foreverflowers #abweatherfordart

⚡️STORYTIME⚡️
I found these minimalist magnetic vases when brainstorming how to best display my Painted Petals for retail. I needed something secure enough to hold 1-2 stems without falling off when customers pick up the stems. I ended up gluing the vases to the acrylic board for extra stability, so the whole magnetic part was irrelevant.
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Once I dropped off my display, I still had 6 of these little vases laying around. The magnetic ones. I’m working on creating a simple kit that would include a Blank Bloom, a few paint pens, and a little vase to display the Painted Petal in - a fun kit and creative moment to gift yourself or someone special. I envisioned the magnetic vase hanging on the mirror in a pretty powder room - a unique touch for guests to enjoy. I knew the reflection in the mirror would show the painted backside - a nice little surprise!
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I also thought these vases would double as a fun way to add some floral flare to a refrigerator - the one thing many of us open + close (and stare into) multiple times a day. Maybe a pretty flower can spread a little joy in the midst of the chaos that often occurs in our kitchens…
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I’m here to share that, at the tender age of almost 40.5 years old, I have learned that, in fact, mirrors + most fridge front panels ARE NOT MAGNETIC?!………WHERE HAVE I BEEN?! HOW HAVE I MISSED THIS? WHO ELSE? someone else come clean……
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So, we pivot. These magnetic vases WILL stick to white boards, which would make a really thoughtful teacher gift, BTW…😉 BUT here we are in our downstairs powder room, where CHATGPT has removed all of my sons’ toothbrushes and toothpastes from the background of the image, and I used a little round VELCRO dot to attach the vase to the mirror. I am happy to report that we are on hour 3 and it’s still happily hanging!
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Anyway, just a day in the life of an artist mama trying + failing + trying again…and also learning. about magnetic things. and NOT magnetic things…🌸

#paintedpetals #blankblooms #bloombar #foreverflowers #abweatherfordart

This post is about a flower, yes… but it’s really about so much more.
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It’s about fighting battles no one can see—all while growing into a strong, resilient young woman and later while stepping bravely into the role of mama to her two little girls.
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It’s about grit.
About advocating for herself when the answers weren’t easy.
About finding her voice in a world that doesn’t always listen the first time.
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For me, it’s about celebrating one of my dearest friends, @jessiemagaro 💜
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Each color on this “painted petal” tells a piece of her story—every diagnosis, every hurdle, every quiet victory along the way. What you see may just be a flower… but what I see is courage, strength, and a whole lot of heart.
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A forever bloom to remind her just how much she’s overcome and how incredibly strong she is. Proof that strength isn’t always loud - it can be quiet yet colorful, bold + beautiful, soft but resilient.
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And if you, too, have someone special to celebrate, let’s create something that will last through every season of life 😉, because some stories deserve more than a fleeting bouquet 👊🏼💋

#paintedpetals #blankblooms #bloombar #foreverflowers #abweatherfordart

come along BTS as i add layers to these 🌸painted petals🌸
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stems shown: the tulip trio + the birdie tracks
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building up my painted petals inventory, but i could really paint these forever 🩵
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working on adding fully painted (on both sides) + signed + glossy sealed petals to my website for a thoughtful gift that keeps on giving • a forever flower
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want a custom stem painted just for you or someone special? let’s chat! drop me a DM 👊🏼
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hey bug @emoore4311 • this track’s for us 🎶😉

#paintedpetals #blankblooms #bloombar #foreverflowers #abweatherfordart

KEEP IT FUNKY, FOLKS
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painted petals + dried flowers + fun vases = joy

#paintedpetals #blankblooms #bloombar #foreverflowers #abweatherfordart

🌸 the BLOOMS be BLOOMIN’ 🌸
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lots going on behind the scenes over here, so hang tight for a few upcoming goodies headed your way 😉

#bloombar #blankblooms #paintedpetals #abweatherfordart

🌷 RECAP 🌷

WOW, BEAUFORT • THANK YOU!

The first ever BLOOM BAR event, a creative collaboration between @abweatherfordart + @freedmanartsdistrict, was a HUGE success! We sold out of stems at 11:30am on the second day⚡️and packed up our weekend-long event a day early. We are so grateful for our community’s support - it was really special seeing friends + strangers come out to enjoy the sunshine, the stems, and each other!

We are sorry to have missed those of you who were planning to come by later on Saturday or on Sunday • make sure you are following us for future events + announcements! 😉

Thank you to those of you who have shared your Bloom Bar masterpieces with us - we love to see them in their new homes!

#bloombar #blankblooms #paintedpetals #abweatherfordart

Happy Spring! 🌸🌿

Yesterday’s BLOOM BAR kick•off at📍The Beaufort Arsenal was a hit! We had lots of visitors from near & far and we loved watching everyone create their own pretty petals! Sitting outside in the courtyard of The Arsenal surrounded by so much history is pretty cool, too!

We can’t wait to have another creative dat at The Bloom Bar • see you soon!

#bloombar #blankblooms #paintedpetals #abweatherfordart

🌷THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!🌷
Spring is in the air and the BLOOM BAR workshop is quickly approaching • Join us THIS FRIDAY•SUNDAY any time between 10am•2pm for a fun + creative activity for all ages!
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🌸Drop in on your morning walk, gather up the kiddos for a nice change of scenery, bring your girlfriends by after a fun + boozy brunch, or treat yourself to a relaxing •solo• activity to refill your cup 👊🏼 See you soon!

#bloombar #blankblooms #paintedpetals #abweatherfordart

a reunion with the besties is always good for the soul + deserving of a spot on the grid 🫶

🌷BLOOM BAR 🌷
a peek inside the process + a taste of what’s to come • join us MARCH 20•22 anytime between 10•2 and create your own bouquet!

#bloombar #blankblooms #paintedpetals #abweatherfordart

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anna bett weatherford art

abstract artist | beaufort, sc

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