Pink Saturday: Ciao Bella

Posted on January 10, 2009 | 35 Comments

It has been a while since I have participated in Pink Saturday and I have missed it.

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I created this 5 x 5 inch (12.7 centimeters) collage with the lovely lady in pink , one of my favorite birds and  rubber stamps from several different companies.  It all began with a background pullout page from Somerset Magazine that a favorite artist and teacher, Misty Mawn, created for general use.

I will leave you with this quote from, of all places, the inside of a Magic Hat beer cap, “Raise hopes,  not fear”.

Happy Pink Saturday!

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35 responses to “Pink Saturday: Ciao Bella”

  1. jenxo | January 10, 2009 at 1:28 am |

    aww lovely Patty. jenxo

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  2. Hanne | January 10, 2009 at 5:18 am |

    This is so beautiful!

    Have a great weekend!

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  3. ooglebloops | January 10, 2009 at 8:04 am |

    Love the swan theme that pops up now and then!! Don’t you love those Magic Hat beer caps – I have my son saving them for me!!!!LOL

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  4. Sondra Behne | January 10, 2009 at 8:59 am |

    What a lovely job you did..it is gorgeous.

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  5. Lennie | January 10, 2009 at 11:45 am |

    Great work and I love the quote from the Magic Hat beer cap, must write it down, NOW!

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  6. Sandy | January 10, 2009 at 12:51 pm |

    OMG this is truly amazing.
    so wonderful and romantic card. I love it.

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  7. Virginia | January 10, 2009 at 1:40 pm |

    Beautiful….. Love the quote!!!!!

    Have a Blessed and happy weekend,
    Virginia 🙂

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  8. Sally | January 10, 2009 at 1:43 pm |

    Lovely. Thanks for sharing. Happy Pink Saturday.

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  9. Rella | January 10, 2009 at 4:28 pm |

    This is so lovely and the quote is stellar!! It’s amazing where and how we stumble onto words that lift us up and encourage our spirit and even push us to create. Pink Saturday….how lovely.

    xo Rella

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  10. Mary Lou | January 10, 2009 at 4:33 pm |

    Your work is beautiful!

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  11. Charlotte | January 10, 2009 at 6:30 pm |

    What lovely art work.
    Happy Pink Saturday.
    Charlotte

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  12. theresa mARTin | January 10, 2009 at 10:35 pm |

    oh Happy Pink Saturday! This is a beautiful piece. I think of you now when I see swans images. 🙂

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  13. Serena Pia | January 10, 2009 at 11:04 pm |

    Sigh…. how beautiful! That dusty pink color is sooooo lovely. The whole thing is so pretty.

    I always say, you can find truth anywhere if you’re searching for it (and see? I was right… it’s everywhere, even under beer caps!)

    Thank you for your awesome support on my qutting smoking!! Oh, and I love lavender, too. I had a great bedsheet lavender mist that did wonders for getting me instantly relaxed and ready for sweet dreams. Ran out. Gotta find it again. ((((BIG ‘OL HUG))) Serena Pia

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  14. Shelly S. | January 11, 2009 at 12:38 am |

    Stunning piece !! Very well done.
    Great quote, too. You never know where you will find widsom.
    🙂
    Shelly

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  15. Julie | January 11, 2009 at 4:03 am |

    Absolutely gorgeous Patty…I love it.

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  16. katrin | January 11, 2009 at 4:33 am |

    this looks absolutely GREAT!!!

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  17. herminesplace | January 11, 2009 at 5:19 am |

    So elegant, love it even though I am not a pinky kind of girl :o)

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  18. Mo ...Mo's Cottage | January 11, 2009 at 10:16 am |

    That is a beautiful collage….I love the crown and the lady is so elegant….very creative !!!
    Hugs,
    Mo 🙂

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  19. Lynn Fox | January 11, 2009 at 10:42 am |

    Divine, dreamy, gorgeous!!! Can you tell I love it?

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  20. Lynn Thomas | January 11, 2009 at 11:36 am |

    Really lovely! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Have a great week!

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  21. gabrieladelworth | January 11, 2009 at 4:05 pm |

    Happy Belated Pink Saturday!

    Very nice composition!

    ~ Gabriela ~

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  22. Marva | January 11, 2009 at 7:01 pm |

    Hey Patty! Love this piece! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! 😀 Marva

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  23. Kathleen | January 11, 2009 at 9:31 pm |

    Very pretty!
    Thanks for stopping by my 1st Pink Saturday post!
    have a happy week!

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  24. Kathy | January 11, 2009 at 10:25 pm |

    Beautiful collage, happy belated pink Saturday.
    Kathy

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  25. CC | January 11, 2009 at 11:02 pm |

    I love the collage you created..it’s quite beautiful. Happy belated Pink Saturday and have a great week.

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  26. Stephanie | January 11, 2009 at 11:56 pm |

    That is so beautiful, I love your art. And..I LOVE your quote too!!

    Happy (belated) Pink Saturday!

    Stephanie

    P.S. Thanks for stopping by.

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  27. sija | January 12, 2009 at 5:37 am |

    Gorgeous! Love it

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  28. Marie-Aimée | January 12, 2009 at 6:02 am |

    I love your artwork

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  29. Beverly | January 12, 2009 at 12:59 pm |

    Patty, this is exquisite. I love it.

    Happy Pink Saturday.

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  30. Joy | January 12, 2009 at 4:20 pm |

    Absolutely breathtaking!

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  31. Gabrielle Fabian | January 12, 2009 at 11:50 pm |

    Beautiful piece Patty!! Your detail and elements are the best…
    Cheers,
    Gaye

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  32. Judy | January 13, 2009 at 12:26 am |

    Stunning piece! Thanks for sharing it with us!

    Judy

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  34. Char | January 13, 2009 at 3:58 pm |

    Can you tell i am enjoying all your art. This is so eye catching. Love the background and the lady is fab.

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  35. Susan | January 15, 2009 at 9:24 pm |

    Oh Patty she is just lovely. Love the peaceful feeling I get looking at this piece or should I say peace???teehee

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