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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Precious Peonies

Hey everyone! I'm happy to be joining Vee again for the Note Card Party where we choose 4 pictures we took that we think would make a fun set of note cards. How about some vibrant peonies this time, close your eyes, can you almost smell them:@)

Five years ago I spent $2 on a couple twigs in a box from Walmart called Bowl of Beauty. 
I ended up with three different peonies from that box, this is one of them.

My friend T found the white ones at a yard sale and gifted me some. 
They are very happy and get stronger every year-thanks T!

White led to experimenting with food coloring last Memorial Day...

And this year I just had to try yellow:@)
Have a happy day:@)
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53 comments:

  1. Gone CountryJune 19, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    I've never paid much attention to Peonies until lately. They're such pretty flowers!

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  2. DebbieJune 19, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    They are gorgeous. I love the one you dyed for Memorial Day. I don't know why, but I don't remember that post. Just lovely!

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  3. Chatty CroneJune 19, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    I am with Debbie -- my favorite color was the one you dyed. It was gorgeous. Sandie

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  4. Comfy cuisineJune 19, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Just beautiful Lynn! (Sorry about the pig roast) :o)

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  5. Kathy WalkerJune 19, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Peonies are really pretty! Great shots...

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  6. TexWisGirlJune 19, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    very pretty! i think your $2 was well spent.

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  7. Linda @ A La CarteJune 19, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Love Peonies and hope mine bloom this year. I think they got chopped down during some yard work :(
    I just might have to buy another one if they don't bloom! Hugs, Linda

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  8. A Kitchen WitchJune 19, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Beautiful blooms!

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  9. Barbara F.June 19, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    I have got to get over to Wal-Mart's! I adore peonies, and still haven't planted a bush here. I need to work on that. These are stunning, Lynn. xo

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  10. BonnieJune 19, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Fun idea with the food coloring!

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  11. UnknownJune 19, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    ABSOLUTELY should be note cards -- beautiful photos Lynn! I love peonies and recently planted some of those twigs -- hoping for great things :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  12. SueJune 19, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    I've tried the food coloring with carnations, but never dreamed of doing it with my peonies! I never bring mine in the house because they are always so ant covered. I do love them!

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  13. DiannJune 19, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Oh, these are gorgeous photos Lynn!

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  14. CarolJune 19, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    They're all so gorgeous!

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  15. ShannonJune 19, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    So very pretty!!

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  16. Sue McPeakJune 19, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    All four so pretty and certainly would make stunning cards. Great job with the camera!!!

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  17. Sherri B.June 19, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    I can smell them now...just delicious! They are all lovely but I have to say that the yellow is my favorite for sure! xo

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  18. Yvonne @ StoneGableJune 19, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    I love peonies...your are so beautiful... and I am now on the hunt for white because I think they dye wonderfully!

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  19. Fifi FlowersJune 19, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    J'adore peonies!

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  20. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 19, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    I love the way the blooms fill the photo...perfect for notecards! And gorgeous flowers, my friend! You are GOOD!

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  21. podsoJune 19, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    What fun with your peonies. I would not be as clever as you to think of coloring them, but mine were too purple too I guess. They have been gone away for a long time so it's nice to see yours!

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  22. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJune 19, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Can you imagine if peonies really came in the color blue? I's love them! Your pastel peopnies make pretty cards, Lynn!

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  23. JulieJune 19, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Beautiful!!! Love the colored ones as well. Perfect for summer bouquets.

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  24. NancyJune 20, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    These are lovely! The food coloring trick looks like fun. :)

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  25. UnknownJune 20, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    I love peonies, you've captured their beauty wonderfully!!

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  26. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJune 20, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    I sure miss seeing peonies down here in Texas. Thanks for sharing your pretty pics!

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  27. SnapJune 20, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    I Love peonies! And food color ... you clever girl!!! Great selections for Vee's party!

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  28. Becky K.June 20, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    $2 peonies? That's like gold! I love the white turned yellow. How fun!
    Very, very pretty photos. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. VeeJune 20, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    I didn't know that one could dye peonies as one does carnations. How cool is that?! I love peonies. I love them more with each passing year and, believe me, if I could find a $2 box I'd grab them. It must have been fun to see what you would get.

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  30. Janettessage.blogspot.comJune 20, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Wow...how beautiful. I am hoping to use peonies in my daughter's wedding one day, they are truly beautiful

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  31. Creations By CindyJune 20, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Your peonies are beautiful! WOW....food coloring huh? Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  32. Happy@HomeJune 20, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Beautiful subject for your note cards. I would have never thought to use food coloring to change the color. How interesting. I love the yellow with the pink.

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  33. Elizabeth EdwardsJune 20, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    gorgeous flowers. lovely shots. i'm such a fan of flowers. you had me there. (:

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  34. MillieJune 20, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Peonies are so lovely, and you captured them well. I have never seen them colored before..great fun!

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  35. Pamela GordonJune 20, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Peonies are so pretty! What a nice surprise to find 3 different ones in that box. Great cards! Blessings, Pamela

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  36. black eyed susans kitchenJune 20, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Clever you to figure out how to dye the peonies...the ballerinas of the flower world!! This is just brilliant and they are very pretty and a bargain to boot!!

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  37. Tori B.June 20, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Wow, what a fabulous idea to dye the peonies with food coloring. I am in love with the yellow! They would make lovely note cards.

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  38. VickieJune 20, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    LOVE that you changed the colors - those turquoise-y peonies would be beautiful for a wedding!

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  39. ellen b.June 20, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    So pretty! I really love peonies...

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  40. AnneJune 20, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    I love the blue one. And that vibrant pink one is gorgeous.

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  41. Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage BlogJune 20, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Peonies are my favorites! I've never had white so I never considered dying them....Oh, now I am inspired!

    Deanna

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  42. AnonymousJune 20, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Lynn,
    Peonies are wonderful!
    I've done the dye with QAL and Carnations...but this is a whole new twist!
    Fun!

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  43. Cheryl @ TFDJune 20, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    These are all so beautiful! Love the colors the food coloring gave the peonies. Why haven't I thought of doing that? This is why I love blogging, so many wonderful ideas out there! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  44. HappyKJune 20, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Gorgeous flowers!

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  45. PreciousJune 20, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    Love!!! the pink one!!!

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  46. BethJune 20, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Lynn, Your peoonies are stunning! My favorite: the last photo. Love the soft colors!
    xo Beth

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  47. PatriciaJune 20, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Hello Lynn, thanks for visiting me :-)
    Your peonies are absolutely beautiful - especially the white one!
    You are a clever lady.
    I think the peonies you dyed yellow look really gorgeous!
    Have a blessed day..Trish

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  48. SusyJune 20, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    Gor. Geous. Love your peonie experiment! Great choices for the Notecard party.

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  49. astudentgardenerJune 20, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Good for you for taking liberty with the food colouring, sounds creative and fun.

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  50. Johanna GehrleinJune 21, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Hi Lynn,
    the Coleslaw looks yummy. But before I got to the comment fom I discovered the Peonies. And they are fabulous. I love the colors, you gave them. They look not too artificial but spectacular.
    Thanks for sharing this idea.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  51. LorrieJune 21, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    Beautiful peonies. My favourite is the white one, all frilly and pretty. Great note card photos.

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  52. MaryJune 21, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    Gorgeous peonies Lynn~ I'm envious, I missed ours blooming this year!

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  53. bjJune 22, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    These are just awesome, Lynn. Would make beautiful cards. ;)

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