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mini landscape “place cards” & a giveaway

While the boys were at the climbing lessons, I mingled around the nearby , looking for inspiration and pieces to use in an upcoming post about a summer table setting.  I found beautiful as a great launching point, but I wanted to add a whimsical element to the table beyond fruit, flowers, and a pretty cake for the pedestal.  This particular Walmart has a pretty robust art supply section and, of course, I meandered through there to see if any new art supplies caught my eye.  I found some mini stretched canvases and cute wooden stands and the wheels started turning.  What about painting mini landscape “place cards” as a little takeaway for guests?

mini landscape place cards | summer tablescape | miss mustard seed

I put them in the cart and couldn’t wait to get started on them the next day.

are the mini canvases I purchased for the landscape place cards  They are about 2 x 2″.

mini landscape place cards | summer tablescape | miss mustard seed

I wanted the landscape paintings to compliment the mix of new and vintage dishes I was using, so I mixed up some colors to match…

summer blue and green tablescape | miss mustard seed

I used oil paints for this mini landscape place cards, but you could certainly use acrylics.

mini landscape place cards | summer tablescape | miss mustard seed

I started sculpting puffy summer clouds with a pale blue sky…

mini landscape place cards | summer tablescape | miss mustard seed

Then I filled in the clouds with pure white mixed with a little bit of the blue.  I finished with a strip of pale blue sky under the clouds.  One of the keys to this soft look is to keep the sky & cloud colors low contrast.

mini landscape place cards | summer tablescape | miss mustard seed

I then painted the land, starting with a pale green towards the horizon, dotting in some blobby trees, and moving towards a darker green in the foreground.  I also added some loose diagonal lines to reference our Minnesota farm fields that are in their full green glory about this time.

mini landscape place cards | summer tablescape | miss mustard seed

I didn’t overthink the landscape place cards or get fussy with the details but tried to get them done in five minutes or less.

mini landscape place cards | summer tablescape | miss mustard seed

And I really love how they turned out!  Aren’t they so sweet?

mini landscape place cards | summer tablescape | miss mustard seed

I think these landscape place cards would be such a fun project to do with kids, especially.  And, if you’re new to painting, this is a great place to start!  You can always test out your colors and composition on paper before you put them on the canvas or buy a couple of extra to take the pressure off of yourself if you make mistakes.

are the little wooden easels I used.

mini landscape place cards | summer tablescape | miss mustard seed

They ended up being the perfect little personal touch to this green and white summer table.

mini landscape place cards | summer tablescape | miss mustard seed

And, just for fun, I’m going to give away these four original landscape mini-painting “place cards” to one of my readers.  If you’d like to win, simply subscribe to my blog and leave a comment on this post letting me know you have (or you already do!)

The giveaway is open to readers worldwide.  A winner will be randomly chosen and announced Monday, August 19, 2019.  Good luck!

I’ll share the full reveal of this green & white summer tablescape later this week.

Marian Parsons 

Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer

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605 Responses

  1. I’m already subscribed and would love to win these little treasures! What a great idea, and an inexpensive little favor! I can imagine painting little cupcakes or balloons for a kid’s birthday party too. Thanks for sharing your creativity!

  2. Marian, these are adorable and are such a fun & creative idea. You NEVER cease to inspire! I would love to be entered for a chance to win these. I already subscribe to your blog. Thank you! 🙂

  3. I love the sweet innocence of those little paintings- of course I’m already subscribed and look forward to your posts which give me peace in a chaotic world… Thank you! ♥

  4. Such a beautiful and creative idea! I’d love to have one of your original paintings for my home ❤️

  5. I want I want I want. Being bold… ?❤️? Marian, you are so stinking gifted! I LOVE THESE!❤️?

  6. What a great hostess gift! I would love to win and have been following you for many years for inspiration and ideas.

  7. I’m a big fan. You’re such a talented artist in all your creative ways, and such a good soul as well.

  8. I would be so honored to win these four mini landscapes! Love your blog and products. Argelia

  9. What a great idea! Original, creative and adorable decor and keepsakes ? Can’t wait to see your tablescape pictures. I’ve been eyeing those dishes for awhile now ? I already subscribed to your newsletter. Thanks for the opportunity to win these cute landscapes!!

  10. I was in Minnesota just 3 weeks ago. It is in it’s full glory of green! I would love to enjoy those little paintings. Thank you for the chance!

  11. I have been following you since 2010, when your blog was just a youngster. I love how you brought those tiny canvases to life with only a little paint and your magical artistic touch. Beautiful!!

  12. I love this idea! Five minutes each??? You are super talented! I always enjoy your postings, Keep up the good work.

  13. I have been a blog subscriber for some time now, although I usually check to see if there is a new post before I get the email! I love these, please enter my name as well!

  14. I love this idea for a place setting or kids craft, as well as a less intimidating way to try out landscape painting. I’m already subscribed and would love a chance to win these!

  15. Please add my name to the draw. I’ve been a subscriber and MMSMP fan for years! You provide so much inspiration and encouragement to your readers. I look forward to every blog post and Instastory!

  16. I love the place cards and the easels! I am a current follower of your blog and love every post. Thanks.

  17. I love your idea of gifting little personal paintings to your guest…I am hoping I will be able to gift them to my guest. lol The easels are so cute and I love your stacks of plates. Great color combo. The cake looks delicious atop that green cake stand. too. You are so creative…thanks for sharing.

  18. I’ve followed you for a long while and am a subscriber. I would be over the moon to win one of those precious little paintings!

  19. Oh Marian! Out of all the give-aways you have ever done THIS one fills my heart. I want one of these so badly. And I have the perfect spot for it. I have a hallway that has a ‘wall’ that is only wide enough for a light switch. Not kidding. This would be the perfect little thing for that slot of a wall. I have followed your painting journey in awe. That recent cow/calf painting you did, the rabbit painting earlier in the year…so wonderful and so full of feeling and love. At the same time I feel over whelmed with which paint, which brush does what, so I am doubly in awe. Please don’t forget to sign these little things! I subscribed.

  20. I’m a subscriber.
    I would love to win these to host a girlfriend party and use them as a take home gift.
    Wouldn’t they be surprised!

    1. Marian, I just love your little paintings! I have been a subscriber for a long time!

      Thank you for the opportunity!

  21. I am a subscriber. I have been taking art lessons almost a year now (I don’t have your talent) and I think this is a wonderful idea.
    I would love to win!

  22. I have the perfect small shelf one of these paintings would look lovely on! I’ve been a subscriber for many years! My favorite blogger!

  23. This is my first time commenting, and I truly like the mix of the blue and white dish and green plate with the rustic mat. This is my style of mixing my dishes for a table setting.

  24. Oh Marian, these are so original! I have subscribed to your blog for years. Even I am not the one to end up with these place cards, I win every time you send out a new post. Thank you for the inspiration.

  25. I love this idea! I’m subscribed and would love enter to add to my collection of your art. ?

  26. Thank you for such a precious giveaway chance! I have been a long-time subscriber to your blog and just love each and every posts.

  27. Beautiful table setting and place cards.
    I would like to be entered in the drawing.
    Thank you,
    Heidi from Ohio

  28. Such a great idea! I have been a subscriber for awhile and look forward to getting your posts via email.
    I have just the place for the pictures too!

  29. You are a constant source of creativity and beauty, Marian! How dear these are. Would love one!

  30. I love these and would love to win one. I’ve learned quite a lot since I subscribed.

  31. I have been following your blog for quite a while. I would love the precious mini paintings!

  32. Marian, these are adorable and are such a fun & creative idea. You NEVER cease to inspire! I would love to be entered for a chance to win these. I am already subscribed to your blog and following you from Arkansas for a very long time. Thank you

  33. I adore these, what a fantastic gift for dinner guests. I’m already subscribed to your blog and would love these little fellas. Thanks for the giveaway.

  34. I’m a subscriber and would love to win the landscape canvases. I love your blog and love your art work. Thanks for the opportunity!

  35. I’m already a subscriber and enjoy your blog very much. These are so pretty and would love to win! I just might try my hand at doing these.

  36. What a fun idea!! Please enter me in the giveaway. (I’m a subscriber, and I love your blog!)

  37. I’ve been a subscriber for some time. These little paintings are so sweet! Would live to win.

  38. I would love to win. I’ve been enjoying your life for years! I’ve enjoyed the journey❤️

  39. What an Awesome idea. It is such a sweet, personal touch to your table. I use to paint, but kinda let it go while working and raising my boys. I have started back dabbling a little. I am truly inspired by your blog.

  40. I am one of your super fans. I really like this idea and would love to have have this set of MP originals grace our table. Thanks for all the inspiration over the years. Gwen

  41. Already on your email list. This is the cutest idea and I would love to have them in my home.

  42. Already on your list. These are beautiful! I love all of your projects. You are so inspiring. ?

  43. I’m a new subscriber but have been reading your blog for years. I admire all your work and would love a chance to win a wee painting. Thank you

    1. I so enjoy your blog in fact I shared with my friend today and she is subscribing!

  44. I’m a long-time subscriber and your posts always draw me in to a wonderland of creativity!!

  45. I’ve been a subscriber for quite some time – yours is my favourite blog! LoVe the “peek” of your table – it looks so charming! You are amazingly talented & inspirational!!

  46. What a great idea. I’m going to let the kids paint their own while the Thanksgiving Turkey cooks. I hope I win your originals.

  47. I want to sit down at your table and see that GORGEOUS place setting in person. Is there room for one more? (big grin) 😉

  48. I already subscribe to your blog and have enjoyed so much inspiration over the years! I absolutely love the mini canvas! I may even try to paint one myself as I have never used oil paints before and the mini canvas seems so much less imitating!

  49. Thanks for the giveaway! I’ve loved your style for quite some time and I am a subscriber.

  50. Subscriber…those place settings are delightful, your paintings add so much, I love how your mind works.

  51. Such a fun and creative idea to personalize a Tablescape. I’ve been a long-time follower (and subscriber) of your blog and I’m definitely inspired.

  52. I have subscribed for so long and am obsessed! I have followed your art journey and am so impressed and proud! I love everything you do!

  53. What a clever idea, my head is spinning with things to paint for the holidays and my dinner parties. I love the idea that the guests can take home a favor from the party, Thanks! I love your creativity.

  54. I love everything about this post…you are so inspiring! I always think my paintings should be BIG but that thinking then makes painting for me so intimidating…these tiny canvases to get back into painting are spot on perfect. Thanks! Hope I win. 🙂

  55. How fun! I am already a subscriber and enjoy your individuality. Also, green is my color!!

  56. You are such an inspiration. I have been subscribed for awhile. I may need to try my hand at this!

  57. I love finding you in my email in-box! These little paintings are just charming, paired as they are with your color combinations of greens and blues. After seeing your home transformation over the past 2 years, this table-scape is undeniably your handiwork! Lovely!

  58. I’m already subscribed…
    What a great idea! They’re sweet.
    Christine
    New Hampshire

  59. I am already a subscriber. These are adorable, would love to win the set. A friend of mine years ago did mini paintings like these for her parents 25th wedding anniversary as a party favor for those attending.

  60. I love these. They would be perfect for when my family comes to dinner. I am already a subscriber and entered the contest. You always surprise me with your wonderful ideas!

  61. A many years subscriber and always thrilled with new creative ideas! I bought the canvases and easels and can’t wait to paint some to sell at a holiday boutique put on by our local society of artists’ gallery. Now I just have to come up with some cute holiday scenes.

  62. What a great dinner party idea. I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of the tablescape come together this week. Subscribed!

  63. I’ve been a subscriber for a long while. Always am anxious to see what you are going to talk about each day. I’d love to win the little paintings. You make it look so easy! Would be fun to start with water colors and see how bad or how good I could be with your method. I have crayons and color pencils and love to play with adult color books. I save the pages – not sure why I do that but they make me happy. 🙂 Ha!!

  64. I am a long time fan if your blog. I would love to win your beautiful little paintings.

  65. These are just lovely! What a wonderful idea!! ? I love it when I can send guests home with a little something! You are so creative ?

  66. I have been a subscriber and absolutely LOVE these little paintings on the easel! The colors are beautiful and my palate, for sure!

  67. Hi, I’m a longtime blog reader and subscriber. Since I’m from Minnesota I’m well aware of the beautiful scenery. The farms are my favorite things about the drive from St Paul to Rochester to visit my son, especiallythis time of year. I would love to win these cute little paintngs.

  68. I’m already a subscriber. I enjoyed looking at your tutorial for making these little pictures. It reminded of grade school with the Nuns always having a fail safe method for our art class on Friday afternoons and how frustrated they would be at my attempts to follow their instructions. I can’t imagine anyone wanting to take home a drawing I would do! Lol.

  69. Such a sweet gift for guests & the perfect placecards to add to an already beautiful table setting!

  70. Hi Marian,
    I have been subscribed for just over a year. I love when I check my email and there is a message from Miss Mustard Seed. I love how you have paired your place setting with blue, green and white. Your hand painted place card prints are a wonderful added touch!
    Tracy

  71. I love this idea! You can tailor it for any occasion & they are just small enough that just maybe I could paint them myself! I, of course, am a subscriber and love your inspiration and thank you for sharing your flair & talents with us!

  72. Absolutely adorable! You make it look so easy. I already subscribe to your blog and love reading it

  73. So inspiring of you to share your talents in a small scale. One of these days, I’m going to give painting a try!

  74. I am a long-time subscriber and LOVED this post! Such a great idea and the outcome is beautiful! I would be so pleased and honored to have these little original paintings of yours!

  75. I have been a long time subscriber and always enjoy reading your posts. These mini paintings are charming and your table looks wonderful.. thank you for sharing this creative idea!

  76. I’ve been a subscriber for years!….love all that you do…absolutely love your paintings.

  77. Hi, Marian! What a delightful personal gift that adds just the right texture to the table. And a great way to tie all your colors together. 🙂 Thanks for the great idea, instructions, shopping info and giveaway…I been a subscriber for a while now!

  78. I am a subscriber already and am in awe of your creativity and inspired ideas. I would love to win these little paintings. I am hoping my Walmart carries the small stretched canvas you used because I would stretch my favourite blue and white fabric around them and make a different kind of place card gift.
    Johanna

  79. As beautiful as your table setting is, it made me a little sad. My friends and family subscribe to paper plates for all occasions. Life is short and I appreciate a return to things that make us slow down. Gracious living when possible. I’ve been subscribed for years and would certainly love your paintings. Thank you for inspiring beauty in the everyday.

  80. I am all already a subscriber, love your sweet painting and the green and white table settings! Looking forward to the final revel!

  81. Long-time subscriber here. Read every post to see what you’re up to next! These are absolutely precious!

  82. These would be so perfect on my brand new 114 yr old house!!! Thank you so much for the chance, been following you for years!

  83. You are amazing! Thank you for breaking it down for me so it seems I possibly could do this!

  84. Your sweet little paintings remind me of a summer day outside as a child.
    Love them!!!!

  85. Thank you for sharing how easy it is to do a mini landscape it looks so hard and intricate but then you show the steps and I feel it is totally doable! I would love to see more painting tutorials these are so cute!! I have seen the mini canvases at Walmart and often thought they were cute but would not know what to do with them this is so cute!

  86. Love it. You are always full of lovely surprises! I have a collection of miniatures made by a 95 year old German priest from Minn. Thanks. M.

  87. Delightful. You are an inspiration to me. I have a mini landscape I bought in PEI over 30 years ago and takes me right to that wonderful Maritime province every time I see it.

  88. I just subscribed, although I have been a faithful reader of your blog for several years. I have been fascinated watching the progress of turning your MN house into a home that reflects your style. And I love this idea for painted canvas place cards— it will make such a unique table setting!

  89. Love seeing and being inspired by your creative ideas and thoughtful posts. Subscribed to your blog after hearing about you from my pastor’s wife.

  90. I am a long time follower and love watching you transform your home! Love the colors of the tablescape and the mini landscapes are adorable!

  91. Once again, THANK YOU for all you do for us ! These miniatures are just beautiful,delightful in the tablescape A

  92. YES. I already subscribe and would love a chance to win the little landscapes! I think it would be great to do a mum’s night out making these with my childhood cancer charity, Candlelighters! Thank you for more inspiration!

  93. I adore anything miniature and these are wonderfully imaginative, Marian! Bravo!

  94. I’ve already subscribed.
    These are so cute, and the perfect size for tucking into little nooks and spaces!

  95. I’d love to win these sweet mini paintings. I love how you’ve tied in the green as it reminds me of the green in your butler’s pantry and overall represents an entire color scheme. I already subscribe to your blog and look forward to my mail from you every day. Thanks for this opportunity.

  96. What a precious idea! Since I was a teenager, I have always enjoyed setting a table with vintage dishes, linen napkins. and cloth place mats. Your scenery place cards would be perfect for a luncheon!

  97. Oh, I love these sweet little paintings! I have read your blog for years through my blogger reading list but I just subscribed to have it delivered to my email inbox. I have enjoyed watching you transform your business and your homes over time. I have learned a lot about decorating from you; thank you for that! My home has become a pretty refuge for my family.

  98. These are so adorable! I have been along time follower of your blog. You are such an inspiration! Would Lovre to win these!

  99. Yes-cute!!!! I think these are such sweet paintings! I’m like everyone else who wrote you-I’d like to win them. Thanks.

  100. I love these so much! I treasure those days of Chapel Market in Montgomery with you and am thrilled you are sharing your other painting talent like these with us! You go you rock star!!! 🙂

  101. I have just thoroughly enjoyed your posts, blog writing and stories! You were the first “influencer” that I followed. You have such grace and dignity. Your home is inspiring, and your art is beautiful!

  102. have been a looooong time reader and blog subscriber. these are just too cute, great table idea. just wondering – did you sign them?

  103. These little paintings add such a personal touch to each place setting. A perfect project to try and remembering not to over think it. Thank you.

  104. I subscribed to your blog a few months ago to get a few tips on chalk painting. Before I retired my boss bought me a mini painting, a beach scene. I carried it to a framer and she lost it. Would love to replace it with yours.
    Love your blogs. You make everything you do seem so easy, gives me confidence. I lost my home last year in the flood and am now in a home built in 1935. Am trying to carve a”home” out of it. Had to have it totally rewired, so there went my painting money (PLUS some). Keep showing me pretty room makeovers that I can tackle. Thank you for all your inspiration.

    Marsha

  105. I love these little moments in the countryside and I hope someone wins them who will truly treasure them. It was such a kind gesture for you to give us all a way to start doing something similar or just breaking into painting by your very clear instructions and examples. You really are a powerhouse with your husband, children and all that you do. You manage to make it look effortless but I can only imagine what work and time sacrifices you and your family make to give all of us your wonderful ideas and insights.
    Thank you and best wishes to you and your family and the fortunate winner of the little gems.

  106. These are so lovely and echo the beauty I am blessed to be surrounded by here at home. Looking forward to receiving your blog!

  107. Hi Marion, I love your tablescape, I am a subscriber and I would love a chance to win your set of mini paintings!
    Kelly

  108. I love landscapes. So much so that I have a gallery wall full of them. I’m all signed up. Fingers and toes crossed.

  109. Thanks so much for the possibility!!!!?
    I signed up for your blog…look forward to reading it…

  110. I’ve never painted before but you make feel like I could! Subscribed for years, thank you for the inspiration!

  111. What a cute place card idea, Marian! I love those sweet little canvases. Blues and greens are two or my favorite colors, especially those muted tones like you used in your little paintings.

    I also think the jade dishes are very pretty but I would don’t ever shop at Walmart because of their exploitive marketing and employee practices.

  112. I have followed the blog for years but never actually subscribed! Random tidbit of information, I was purchasing fabric to use inside of a China cabinet that I was redoing and the owner of the fabric shop sent your book home with me so I could get some inspiration. I told her that I just loved your work and she actually knew you and I had a major envious fan girl moment lol your milk paint is my absolute favorite to work with!

  113. I love the look of this table settings you choose! I collect full size landscape paintings snd have tried buying one of yours to add to my collection, but I’ve never gotten one, so here’s my chance for 4 mini’s! I’ve been a subscriber for years.

  114. You are going to have SO many responses to this — those paintings are adorable!

    LONG time reader, been following you for many years and have loved everything you’ve ever done, but your talent and the speed at which you went from beginner to excelling at oil painting has always left me in awe. What a great idea these little gems are for place markings at a dinner table!

    Good luck to all!

  115. As a former neighbor of yours in Hagerstown, Md. I just suscribed to your blog! I have always enjoyed reading your post! And now maybe I can win your little mini landscapes pics to enjoy too!

  116. good ole walmart. something for everyone.
    love you art, you have come so far. The unfolding process is something else.
    enjoy your trip!
    newly subscribed but read you nearly everyday.

  117. Love these!! I already subscribe, but these are so cute!! Love the post and details. ❤️ Thank you for sharing!

  118. These paintings are darling, whoever wins them will be thrilled! Thanks for the tutorial, I will have to get the tiny canvases and try my hand at the tiny landscapes! I enjoy your creative blog and instagram account!

  119. I’m a long time subscriber. I love everything you do! Those are the sweetest little paintings!

  120. Marian~
    I’d love to see the whole table! It all looks so sweet.
    Of course I’d adore these mini’s from My Minnesota.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Cynthia 🙂

  121. I’m already a long time follower, and I’d love the chance to win these beauties! Thanks for offering it ~

  122. What a fun idea. I would love to win these, I have been following your blog almost from the beginning.

  123. Pretty! Thank you for your inspiration to paint walls, upholster furniture and paint furniture. I’ve also tried to encourage our daughters more in their creative pursuits!
    Our one who sews, among other things, has made a multitude of slipcovers for various pieces of furniture…With 8 kiddos it was a necessity! So far they have not been successful in staining drop cloth!
    They both have become very proficient in using power tools and not afraid of tearing down walls (and putting some back up) after we bought a 1963 house with 1980s upgrades. ALL the carpet went, so they put in hardwood flooring, not to mention all the electrical work they have done. We had a wonderful friend who has been apprenticing to be a general contractor and has shared the knowledge and whizbang tools that really make the job.
    Our other daughter has taken that experience and now makes things from the leftover flooring (cutting boards, chess boards, etc.) She has used old silverware and leftover copper wiring and tubing for jewelry and even has started using a wood lathe. I am hoping she will turn some table legs so I can make the “table with a drill.” Ours will have to be almost twice the length, though. Hmmmm, hope that will work. So, create on!!!
    A heartfelt thanks to you!

  124. When I saw these on your IG post I immediately ordered some watercolor canvases!
    I cannot wait to try this????

  125. I dearly love these! I have followed you forever! I enjoy your writing and other talents so much!

  126. Ooh, what a treat, I have subscribed. Been following you for a long time here in England. Love that you share your home and how you are updating and transforming it.

  127. These are so cute! They would look great in the house we are buying this week! And it’s a great idea–as my daughters get older, this may be a fun project for them to work on for guests.

    (And yes, I already subscribe.)

  128. I already follow you, and with good reason. You are so inspirational and I love every thing you do. Thanks for the chance to win these beautiful works of art!!

  129. Precious and perfect for inside my dollhouse. Going to have a painters studio corner in one room.

  130. I have been a subscriber for a few years now and I always look forward to your posts. I just love all things miniature and these are just perfect! You are so creative- great job!

  131. So sweet. I love the colors. Excited to start getting notifications for new blog posts too.

    1. I have been watching your posts for a very long time. I love how you break down your projects, so others can duplicate the looks.

  132. I love these! I subscribe to your blog. I’m going to have my grands make our Thanksgiving place cards with these.

  133. Been following your blog for a few years now and enjoy seeing all your paintings, especially landscapes. Love the colors of these.

  134. I’ve been crushing on blues & greens for a while now and these are gorgeous! I’ve been a subscriber for a long time (since your boys were little) and your blog is always one of my favorites.

  135. I love that your art matches the decor! I’ve been a long time follower. I like finding little items to incorporate in styling the table and having a gift for guests.

  136. I’ve been following your blog for years and always enjoy it!! You inspire me.

  137. I have been a subscriber for a few years and love reading your blog-always fresh ideas and thoughts. I love this idea of incorporating the little easels in the table setting and already thinking of ways to incorporate for my next luncheon.

  138. I have been following you for quite awhile. So jealous of your ironstone collection?. Your style is so refreshing.

  139. What a inspiration you are! Watching you grow from decorating to art and everything in between has been very exciting!!! Your blog was the first blog I ever followed years ago, and I’m so glad I found you! Thank you

  140. I’ve been a subscriber for a few years now and really enjoy it! I have a lot of Pioneer woman dishes and lot how they mix and match what I have. They are so fun.

  141. New subscriber! Been following you on Instagram and love your art work. I’m from MN too! Although now live in FL.

  142. Such a sweet little idea. Would like to do this for Thanksgiving and maybe add a few pumpkins in the field❤

  143. Love, Love, Love! These mini landscapes are the perfect addition to this lovely tablescape. I’ve always wanted to learn to paint and you’ve inspired be to try! I’m a subscriber!

  144. I have enjoyed your blog and emails for a while! These are beautiful fingers crossed ???!!

  145. I always look forward to seeing what incredible idea you’ve come up with each day! You inspire me!

  146. I’ve followed your blog for several years. I’ve always loved your design style and now I love your paintings. Gorgeous!!

  147. Hello,
    You inspired me to learn to watercolor & I love it! The colors you used are just perfect. I’ve been reading your blog for years.

  148. I’ve been a longtime follower of your journey and I just love how much you inspire by doing! You help take the fear out of trying new things. Thank you!

  149. These are so darling. I do follow you on bloglovin but also just subscribed.

  150. The table looks charming, Marian. I think children and adults would love to eat a meal together and enjoy summer’s bounty in such a lovely setting, My adult daughter and I both love your blog and discuss your ideas and how we can use them in our homes. Thanks for modeling the mother-daughter bond for us and others!

  151. I am already a subscriber. I love this idea! My brain is already thinking about when I can try something like this!

  152. Thank you for sharing these lovely ideas with us!
    I am a subscriber! Thank you for the opportunity to enter to win these paintings.
    They are adorable!

  153. Can’t wait to share this post with my granddaughter. She is 9 and loves when I share your paintings and pictures of your studio with her.
    I know she would live to do this project. Thanks for sharing and inspiring young and old!

  154. I’ve been a subscriber for awhile now! Love your inspiring helps and hints as well as your beautiful art and creativity!! Your miniature painting are completely charming and a great addition to your tablescape!!

  155. I have been a subscriber of yours for a few years and look forward to all your new posts in my mailbox! Thanks for showing in a bit of detail how to create these petite works of art. Love their simplicity!

  156. I am a subscriber. Thank you for the opportunity to enter to win these paintings. You are such an inspiration.

  157. I’m a long time subscriber. Your landscape paintings are my favorite! It’s been so enjoyable to watch as you pursue developing your skills in things that you love. Thanks for sharing.

  158. Subscriber here! Love this take on your signature blue and green. I could see these easels being set up at the “kids table” for any special holiday. Or for the adults too!!

  159. Love your blog, and just subscribed! Feel obliged to mention that some of the Pioneer Woman’s dishes have been found to contain high levels of lead. This was going around Facebook about a week or so ago. I think it is only a problem if used for actually eating.

  160. Thanks for the chance to win these , Marian! I am a longtime follower, admirer, and ‘disseminator’ of your beautiful, inspiring posts. These whimsical little pieces coordinate perfectly with my home’s colour scheme, and it would be utterly fabulous to win them!!!

  161. I always check in on your blog, but I hadn’t subscribed yet- you’d better believe I’m subscribed now! 🙂

  162. I’ve been a subscriber to your blog for a long time-LOVE IT!!
    You have such great ideas and talent❤️

  163. LOVE your miniscapes for each dining table place setting! Have tried to do something similar in the past, but didn’t work out so well. Now’s my chance to try again! Your blog is read every time you post!!!!!!! I wouldn’t miss you for anything………so uplifting and makes me smile! THANKS!!!

  164. What a beautiful table and the personalized name-card paintings are so sweet!! I’m a subscriber.

  165. Those mini art canvases are the sweetest little things! And what a gracious and uplifting blog “purpose” in your “thank you for subscribing” email… I look forward to reading your posts!

  166. I have been following you for a long,long time,thanks to my daughter Rosemary! She somehow found you and said,”Mom,here,I think you would really enjoy following this blog!” And she was so right!!! Not sure that I exactly have a favorite thing about you,except that you “march to the beat of your own drum”.. I admire that….of course all the things n spaces you transform are amazing to me!! Your porch /studio/office is absolutely my favorite place to see..!!!!!!!!!!

  167. These are beyond darling, Maryam and such a special treat for guests. And yes, I have subscribed for sure.

    Alicia

  168. Hello from Greece!!! I m a subscriber and I enjoy so much reading your blog and following you on Instagram!! I

  169. I’ve been following you for years and have been inspired by you many times. I’m learning to watercolour because of you!

  170. I have been a subscriber for several years now and always look forward to your next project or idea. Can’t wait to listen to the podcasts too! These little miniature paintings would be cute in all seasons. Thanks for the inspiration and of course I would love to have a Miss Mustard Seed original set!

  171. Thank you for your blog! I have been a subscriber for quite a while now, you are inspiring and motivating. The mini canvases painted for your tablescape are so darn adorable! What will you come up with next!?! I look forward to your posts, thank you so much!!!

  172. Beautiful! Not sure if I am already subscribed. I already read most of you content and love your work.

  173. I have followed you for quite some time, love this idea! So wish I could paint, might have to try this!! Your table looks perfect!!

  174. I just LOVE all your artistic endeavors! You have such blessed God given talents! Being an artist myself, I treasure times that I am included in, or find, talent such as yours. Been a follower for some time now, and your blog never disappoints!

  175. The little paintings are fabulous!! Your creative talent knows no bounds. Bravo!

  176. Marian, these are so sweet and I want them! I am a subscriber…pick me, pick me! Will be checking out my Walmart to see if they have these.

  177. I’ve read your blog through Feedly and have two large hare prints framed in my dining room! I wish you’d do cow prints?

  178. Love these! They are just perfect. I love everything you do. Thank you for sharing your creative pursuits.

  179. I just love miniature anythings. These are sweet and beautiful. I may even use the steps and try to make them myself if I ever get the courage to start. Thanks for all your great tutorials.

  180. I’ve been following you for years!! I just love everything you do! Thank you for being wonderful!

  181. What a sweet addition to a table setting. Your creativity amazes me! Follower for many years!

  182. I’ve been subscribed for years!! And still inspired with every blog post 🙂 So thank you!

  183. Very cute! I’ve bought the 2×2 magnetic canvases for my kids to create mini art for the grandparents’ fridge – and we do display them on the little easels for awhile! I don’t know why I never thought of using them myself 🙂

  184. I’ve been following you for years now and love your art! Plus Aug 19 is my birthday so I’d love to win these!

    1. Hi Marian, I’ve been a subscriber for many years. I do appreciate your teaching style and your “yes you can do this” attitude. I’ve watched countless tutorials on sewing, painting furniture, styling etc and have learned so much from you. Your Godly faith journey is encouraging and you are so kind & compassionate to negative commenters on your blog. We need more Marians in this world. Thank you for being an inspiration in so many ways!! Love & best wishes on your new adventure.

  185. There’s nothing small about these landscapes they are incredible! I love everything you do!

  186. Suuuch a fun project & idea! I love them, and they were truly perfect for the table setting ❤️. I just adore everything you do, and happily follow you on every social media platform out there (teehee). I think I would loose my mind if I won anything you made – just tickled about this! Crossing all fingers & toes!

  187. Love the sweet little placecards, such peaceful colors and a great size for a mini gift. Beautiful

    1. Lovely! I’m a first time home buyer who did it all by myself! ? They would be perfect on my table.

  188. Love the landscape paintings. I’ve been reading your blog for several years now, and am happy this contest is open worldwide!

  189. Love these mini landscapes, I have tried something similar myself. The small size makes it less intimidating for a novice! I have been a subscriber for awhile now, we have a local supplier of Miss Mustard Seed paints in South Australia.

  190. I have been a subscriber to your blog for years and years! I love your blog, all 4 of your Instagrams (@missmustardseed, @marianparsonsart, @mmsmilkpaint, @thecreativeexponent), and have bought a few of your paintings! I always look forward to reading/seeing what you do next. Your milk paint is superb!! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!!

  191. I’ve been subscribing to your blog for a couple of years now and I just LOVE your posts! You are a tremendous inspiration — and these miniature landscape placecards are just the latest example of the sweet things you create from your heart. Just lovely!

  192. Marian, these paintings are the sweetest! I’ve been following your blog for some time now. Besides your many talents, I appreciate how authentic and genuine you are. How refreshing in the blog world. I’m so excited for what’s in store for you!

  193. I have been a subscriber for several years. Would love to have these for my next girls luncheon.

  194. Been a follower of your for many years. Love your style and especially your paintings. What an honor to have the opportunity to win these . Thanks

  195. Have followed you forever and I am always in awe of every single one of your projects. You are so inspirational to me and I do try to imitate, which I hear is the best form of flattery! Keep doing what you do, love watching your instagram posts also!

  196. Absolutely love, love, love these. You’ve just given me a great idea to do with the grands! Been a subscriber, reader, and buyer for years.

  197. Just subscribed AND just started back oil painting. I can hardly wait for a trip to Walmart. I have been looking through your blog and find you a delightful person. Thanks for the chance to win.

  198. I have always checked your blog weekly or biweekly for years but somehow missed the sign-up for newsletters. So excited to get them! What a lovely table you made- just the perfect colors!

  199. I have been subscribed for a number of years and I always look forward to your posts and giveaways. Thanks for being there! I entered!

  200. These are adorable! I am a subscriber and love seeing your posts. I believe you make these look easier than could be possible, at least for me. Thank You for this chance to win.

  201. Oh I really love this idea …I am planning a fall celebration with all the girls in our family. This would be just adorable in a fall theme. Thank you so much for all the inspiration. I have been a subscriber for some time now and always look forward to seeing what my “friend” is up to ! Congrats on your new project.

  202. These are precious….have been a subscriber for years. I love your style and enjoy getting ideas from your blog.

  203. I’m a subscriber of many years. I had to giggle when I read climbing lessons as I usually think of little boys not requiring lessons. 😉 But of course I knew what you meant. I love your sweet landscapes.

  204. Such a fantastic idea. I love this and would of course love to have pieces of your art! (I’m always too late when you put your pieces up at auction.)
    I have been a reader for ages, not quite as far back as the beginning, but nearly. I’ve tried several times to subscribe, and for some reason…it didn’t work. I guess today’s the day. I hope it’s a good sign.

  205. I’ve been a subscriber since I “discovered” you on IG and always look forward to your posts. I love the soft greens and blues on the table and in your paintings! What a great idea!

  206. I have been a subscriber for a long time and would love to win the mini paintings!Your art is just beautiful!

      1. A beautiful table setting, with a perfect gift for guests?
        I am a subscriber to your blog

  207. I’m now a subscriber! I throughly enjoy your IG posts and have used your milk paint for years. Your artwork is amazing!

  208. I’ve been a subscriber for quite a while and learn something new every post. You’ve also inspired me to paint more! I would love to display these minis!

  209. I am a subscriber to your blog and love your paintings! These are adorable ! Hope to win!

    1. I have followed you for years and years ❤️ So many Saturday mornings spent on your blog with many cups of coffee. Hope to meet you someday or buy something of yours now that you live in my state!

  210. Ohhh you make it sound so simple….yet my puffy clouds would never look like yours!! I believe I have been a subscriber but just in case!! I am going to try and replicate your old kitchen in my $1.00 1910 house I just bought!!

  211. I’ve been following on instagram and meaning to start painting. This inspires me to just try. Also I just subscribed. Thank you. I have some authentic fire king, now I’ll check out this new stuff

  212. The colors you used have always been my favorites. These minis are so beautiful! You inspire me so much that I contemplate taking a painting class. Thank you! ❤️

  213. Hi Marion! I have been a long-time subscriber. I love your blog. I love your art and all your projects.

  214. Have been a user of MMS milk paint, reader/ subscriber of the blog, follower on Instagram, and general devoted fan for years! Your integrity, creative generosity, and authenticity are such a pleasure!

  215. What a lovely idea. I absolutely love the soft soothing colors of these mini paintings. I am an email subscriber as well as Instagram follower.

  216. I greatly admire your fearless attitude when confronting an empty canvas. It’s very inspiring and I love watching your style develop! Thank you for sharing your journey.

  217. LOVE! I always follow you on Facebook but just recently subscribed to the blog. Heading to Instagram now!

  218. I love them and envy your talents. I have been a subscriber and truly enjoy following your blog and your instagram account.

  219. Just lovely! Thank you for sharing your art and creativity. I’ve subscribed, and I love your blog as well as your new podcast.

  220. Marian, you do beautiful work that inspires me to want to try to paint. Thank you for sharing your work.

  221. I love everything about you Insta and blog! You’re so creative! Thanks for sharing with us!

  222. Hi Marion! Just subscribed to your blog and I LOVE these little “place cards” you’ve created! Would love to own these little cuties!!

  223. It’s been so much fun watching your journey. You’ve been such an inspiration to my interest in painting furniture reupholstering. I love the way that you “just do it” when it comes to anything you set your mind to!

  224. I’m already a subscriber ?. Love those little miniatures! I’m hightailing it to my local WalMart, which may or may not have the canvases and holders in stock?. What a fun project!

  225. Subscribed and entered! This has to be the most unique, and lovely giveaway I’ve ever seen. I would love to proudly display these in my home. Also feeling so inspired to paint some of my own! Love your blog, can’t wait to see more.

  226. Have followed you other places for a long time. Never a blog subscriber until today 🙂

  227. Marian, I connect with you on 2 – 3 social avenues. Can’t get enough? Maybe. ? Love, love love the mini easels. We’re moving and getting settled in a new place. I would just love to have our first gathering, getting to know new people, with these as an amazing conversation starter. Love and admire your talent and generosity. ❤

  228. Beautiful work! Love the blues and greens! Would match my home perfectly! ?
    Subscribed!

  229. Love your color choices! I’ve been following on Instagram and admire your style. Just subscribed to your blog.

  230. I am now a subscriber but I have followed you throughout the years! I am loving your cow paintings! Beautiful!!!

  231. These mini paintings are the sweetest, Marian! Thank you for sharing your talent. I absolutely love your beautiful place settings. The colors are gorgeous.

  232. I’ve been a subscriber for years and I have to say you are so inspiring. You always seem to come up with such good ideas. Love your mini landscape place cards. Thanks for all you give out to the rest of us!!!!

  233. Love all your projects! Nothing too funky – just my taste. And, am amazed by your paintings; you make me want to give it a try.

  234. I’ve been following your blog for years! I actually can never get enough of it!! TY!

  235. How simple and adorable. It really doesn’t take much money to make anything special if you’re creative. I’ve been a subscriber to your blog for a couple of years and yours is my favorite!

  236. I love this idea! I am also going on a hunt for these jade dishes :). I recently got a new email address so this was the perfect trigger to subscribe!

  237. What a fun way to connect with your guests and readers! Here’s to winning but even if I don’t I adore your artistry with EVERYTHING! ???

  238. I’ve been a subscriber for a few years and I am always inspired by your blog posts.
    These miniature paintings are the cutest!

  239. What a great giveaway ! Subscribed to your blog .
    I am looking forward to reading on table setting .

  240. I already subscribe to your blog. LOVE IT!! I also love those jadeite dishes, I already have several vintage pieces. I’m heading to our Walmart to see if they have them.

    1. I am already a subscriber and have enjoyed your website for many years. You inspire my creative side which I so appreciate! I am heading to walmart to see if I can find some of these wonderful items! Love it all!

  241. I subscribed ?
    Absolutely love the idea of using little canvases as place cards and take away gift for guests!

  242. Signed up for the blog. Ben following you for years and have used your chalk paint. Love it. Love the little paintings… great soft colors. Would love to win!

    1. So beautiful. These little paintings on easels remind me of summer visits to Cape Ann with my mom.

  243. I follow you on Bloglovin. These little paintings are the most adorable things I’ve ever seen!

  244. Your tiny paintings are just cute as a button! I would love to be blessed with a set!

  245. I just re-found your blog. You’ve had many lovely changes in your life. You are a very multi-talented woman, Marion. Best wishes.

  246. I love these! And your place settings too. I live in a very small house (480 sf) and don’t have room for all the fun dishes, but I can live vicariously through you! I am already a subscriber to your blog.

  247. I recently purchased these mini canvas’s at Michael’s and after reading your post I’m inspired to paint some pictures for my dollhouse! Thank you ?

  248. I subscribed. The greens your use are so fresh and soothing. Love your wonderful blog Mirian!

  249. Subscribed!! These little canvases are so adorable!! You make me feel like I might be able to do this myself!

  250. Miss MS, thank you I have been following you for quite some time. I just love everything you do. The tiny pictures are adorable I would love to share with my daughters!

  251. Have loved your blog for years. Have been able to purchase 2 of your paintings. Would love to own the minis. ❤️

  252. These are absolutely adorable!! I’ve tried purchasing your paintings several times, yet they are always marked “sold.” I’m going to keep trying!!! Thank you for this giveaway opportunity. Hopefully, Marshelle

  253. Already a subscriber. So inspired by your gifts. So may ideas pop into my head for these little easels. Walmart, here I come!

  254. I subscribed!! I have been a follower for a long time!! Love your paintings and down to earth decorating!!

  255. I subscribed! Three cheers for your lovely artwork and for good ol’ Walmart!

  256. I’ve been subscribed for years, and I am in love with these little place cards, Marian. What a nice gesture to offer them to your readers! I love tablescaping so, of course, I would need to buy those little easels too. Thanks for providing the links and giving us this opportunity.

  257. I am already subscriber, love your decorating style, your art, your house. Thank you for sharing your talent.

  258. I’ve been a subscriber for years and always love your post. Your tablescape is beautiful and that dining room gets me every time. I would love to win the landscapes!

  259. Love your little paintings, so darling. These colors are my favorites too, I never tire of them and can make them work in all seasons by tweaking accessories. Love your blog, it’s right up there with devotions 🙂

  260. These paintings are THE cutest! And, I do believe they may be the inspiration to actually stick my neck out and try painting! Thank you for sharing — your inspiring makeovers, skills, triumphs, setbacks, meanderings, journeys…life!!

  261. I’ve adored every single painting you’ve shown us!!!! Your talent and fearlessness are staggering to me (not to mention your massive productivity)!!

  262. I was already a subscriber, but I subscribed again just in case so I could enter this drawing for the mini landscapes! The colors match my decor perfectly–in fact, they match a painting ion my dining room that my mother painted about 35 years ago! I love your style, and I look forward to reading many more posts.

  263. I am already a subscriber and love every post – so inspirational! Wonderful color usage on the mini landscapes and so charming.

  264. Hope I’m not to late ,beautiful table love the color combo and the old and new plates and the little paintings are the best !!! I am a subscriber thanks for sharing

  265. Holy Hanah! A lot of entries, but here goes nothing. I adore your style and your mini landscapes would look amazing in my home! Your amazing and your products are #1! Keeping fingers crossed ???

  266. A wonderful idea and well executed! I love the way the clouds are featured. (Already a subscriber.)

  267. Hi Marion,
    I’m already a subscriber – have been for about 5 years. I’d love those little landscapes. I got those placemats for my round table but I thought they were too small soI returned them. Sure hated to do that! They were pretty nice. Maybe I’ll give it another try. My Wal Mart didn’t have the green dishes. Your table is BEAUTIFUL!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US.

  268. I already subscribe. I loved that you shared your process. These would be fun gifts for my six year old granddaughter who loves to paint. She can spend hours working on different projects. We usually buy her canvasses and art supplies to encourage her!

  269. I absolutely love everything you do!!! Your posts are so inspiring. I have been a subscriber for several years. I would love to be able to acquire a piece of your artwork! You are amazing in every way! Keep on doing what you love!!!

  270. Hi Marion, I’ve been a reader for years. I’d dearly love a teeny placecard Miss Mustard Seed original!

  271. I subscribed!! This summer table is adorable & so inspiring!!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  272. I have subscribed to your blog for a while and I save them up to read when I need a spark of creativity or need a minute of pure beauty and peace. I love everthing you do and these landcapes are amazing.

  273. I have been reading your blog for quite awhile and enjoy your ideas and paintings. Love the
    tablescape you posted. Just lovely!

  274. Don’t enter me in the give-away because I think it will be fun to paint my own. But many thanks for a fabulous idea! I am off to purchase little canvases. Your table setting was so much fun and I love the scalloped plates. Hope I do find some at a yard sale in the future!

  275. Just subscribed and I realized the cake post with with flowers is essentially your color pallet of your dining room and I love it!

  276. I LOVE this so much!!!!!! I like to do pretty tables when I have dinner parties, but this place card takes the cake!!!!!!! wow, and I will be making that cake.

  277. Wow!!!! It seems as though you hit a “creative nerve” with this giveaway! Such fun!!!! There were 597 responses before me…certainly speaks to how much everyone enjoys your style, imagination and inspiration.

    Can you imagine if you gave away a painting?!?!?!?! LOL!!!!

  278. I love the mini landscapes! I’m feeling inspired to try my hand at a little painting. I love your blog and always find some kind of inspiration. Thanks Marian.

  279. I love The Pioneer Woman dishes you chose and I’ll be getting the square placements.

  280. These are lovely! I’m an artist and I painted ONE HUNDRED mini florals for each guests’ place setting at my daughters wedding 4 years ago. Used the same little easels. Took me a while but well worth it. I should put it on my website. 🙂 Love your paintings, you are so talented and I hope you keep painting.

  281. These little paintings are soothing to look at and would make a lovely wall grouping. I would love to purchase if you have painted more than one set.

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