Spring Watercolor Free Printable

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Since spring begins in almost three weeks, I wanted to get a head start on my spring home decor so I decided to make a spring watercolor free printable.

Printables are very inexpensive to use for home decorating. Simply frame and display on your mantel, a table, or use as wall art.

graphic for floral spring free printable with a spring quote

When I think of spring, I picture flowers blooming so I chose to use a floral design and add a springtime poem.

After researching on Google, I found part of a poem written by Margaret Elizabeth Stangster titled “Awakening” that I thought would be perfect.

Apparently, the poem was changed somewhere along the way because I eventually found the actual full version of her poem.

Some of the spelling and words were changed. I kept one of the changes in my printable which is “bloom” instead of “blow.”

SPRING WATERCOLOR FREE PRINTABLE ~ 8 x 10

framed spring watercolor free printable

THE FULL VERSION OF “AWAKENING” FROM EASTER BELLS, COPYRIGHT 1897.

Awakening

Never yet was a spring-time,
Late though lingered the snow,
That the sap stirred not at the whisper
Of the south wind, sweet and low;
Never yet was a spring-time
When the buds forgot to blow.

Ever the wings of the summer
Are folded under the mould;
Life, that has known no dying
Is Love's, to have and to hold,
Till sudden, the burgeoning Easter!
The song! the green and the gold!

Margaret Elizabeth Sangster, (1838 – 1912), was an American poet, author, and editor. Her poetry was inspired by family and church themes, and included hymns and sacred texts. She worked in several fields including book reviewing, story writing, and verse making. Wikipedia

spring watercolor free printable with poem

PRINTING TIPS:

The colors vary a lot when printing on a home computer versus a laser printer. I chose to frame the Staples’ laser print which has the richer colors. The print from my home computer shows the colors are softer.

I highly recommend using 110 lb. cardstock as printing paper.

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DOWNLOAD THE SPRING PRINTABLE – for personal use only

framed Spring watercolor free printable

Which print do you like better ~ the rich colored print or the softer colored print? Let me know in the comments below.

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graphic for spring watercolor printable

MORE SPRING FREE PRINTABLES:

FREE PRINTABLE GARDEN QUOTE WALL ART

MOTHER’S DAY FREE PRINTABLE

Sharing this spring printable at these FABULOUS BLOGS!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Allyson

Allyson is the founder and content creator of Southern Sunflowers, which shares tutorials for DIY crafts and decor on a budget.

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83 thoughts on “Spring Watercolor Free Printable”

  3. Marilyn Lesniak

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Pleas stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn

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  4. Marilyn Lesniak

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn Please everyone stay safe and healthy. Hugz.

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  6. Kippi

    Lovely printable! We all need this one this spring.
    Love,
    Kippi
    Ps. I would like to include it in my post about spring decorating with your approval (photo and link back to your post)

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  7. Richella J Parham

    This is a beautiful printable! And it’s a lovely reminder, in these days of uncertainty, that some things do remain the same.

    Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I’m featuring you this week!

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  9. Julie Briones

    Such a pretty spring printable, Allyson! And the poem is lovely, too! Thanks for the tips about having it printed at Staples! I need to try that next time, and share it with my readers, too! I delighted to be featuring you this week at Tuesday Turn About! Pinned!

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  10. Dee | Grammy's Grid

    How pretty, love it! Love the name of your blog too cause I’m southern and love sunflowers!! Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 10, open March 1 to 26. All entries shared on social media if share buttons installed. My party Bottle – 65 Words Writing Prompt Linkup is open March 10 to 20 for fun and creativity! Won’t you join me? And I’d like to invite you to my Themed Linkup 13 for Vegan Recipes open March 15 to 25 if you have any appropriate posts.

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    1. Allyson

      Thank you, Dee! I’m originally from NC so I have southern roots and I still have the accent. My favorite flowers are sunflowers so that’s how I came up with my blog name. 🙂

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  12. CoCo

    This printable is adorable Allyson and perfect for spring! I love the colors you used and the message too. Hope your weekend has been a fun one! Pinned! Hugs, CoCo

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    1. Allyson

      The lighter version seems to be the consensus.:) I framed the darker one because it matches my spring mantel decor better. Hope to have that post up on my blog very soon. Thank you for visiting!

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  14. Kerryanne

    Such a sweet spring printable Allyson.
    Thank you for sharing it at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week.I’m delighted to be featuring your watercolour printable at this week’s party and pinning too.
    Hugs,
    Kerryanne

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    1. Allyson

      Thank you, Leanna. Yes, spring can’t get her soon enough. I miss working in the yard and walking for exercise so much! Thanks for dropping by 🙂

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  19. Pamela

    I love the lighter one, only because I love pastel watercolors! Such a pretty pride. Love that you wrote the rest of the poem in your post!

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  20. Carol

    Beautiful printable, Allyson. I love the floral and the poem is lovely. Thank you for sharing at Tuesday Turn About Link Party. Pinned to my Printable Board.

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  23. Marilyn Lesniak

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn

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    2. Gina

      I do love the brighter look of the store printed one. But, if I were framing one, I would choose the pastel watercolor print. It matches my decor a bit better. I would love to occasionally feature your projects in my Friday Finds newsletter. I would link any photos etc back to your site. My DIY followers will love you. I’m so glad we met on the Inspire Me Monday link up.

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      1. Allyson

        I ended up framing the brighter one because it matched my spring mantel decor better, but I still love the lighter one, also. I would love to be featured ~ thank you! Yes, one photo with a link to the blog post you choose. Nice to meet you, too.:)

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  31. Suchot

    So pretty! I love watercolors 🙂 It’s all nostalgic for me as well, because my mom used to paint watercolor when we were little kids. <3

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  32. Leanna

    Hi Alison. This printable is so pretty and suitable for a home with adults. Spring printables are one of my favorite ways to add colour to our home. So pretty.

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    1. Allyson

      Thank you, Leanna. I like that they are so easy to just pop in a frame and change out according to season or holiday. Thanks for dropping by!

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    1. Allyson

      Yes, a big difference! Some prints that I’ve tried on my printer look nothing like what was made. This one just happened to look fine either way. Thanks for dropping by!

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  37. Sherry

    Hi Allyson! Your prints are so pretty!! Thanks for sharing the difference between a home printer and a print done from Staples. I didn’t realize what a difference it makes. I usually just use my home printer because the nearest Staples or office store is about 30 minutes away. But I may have to reconsider for future printing. Although in this case I like the softer look. Visiting from Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.

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  39. Loni

    This is beautiful! And I appreciate your side by side of the two printers, I never knew there was such a difference! Blessings, Loni

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