The Snow Queen

each year I treat myself to a special wall calendar…

this year the cover art of all things a Witches’ Calendar with brilliant scratchboard artwork by Jennifer Hewitson really spoke to me…

I have known a few “witches” in my time but other than that have no real connection to the topic…

that said the January Snow Queen surrounded by children touched my heart in so many ways…

before January 2013 slips away I thought I would post these simple pages I created using some of my black and white gelli monoprinting cardstock, black gesso, a little blue Lumiere paint and white poster pen …

it took great restraint to not use color when monoprinting these pages by the way…

Happy February as I know to some of my friends way around the globe it has already arrived…

oxo

September days…

“We are like the spider

We weave our life

and then move along in it

We are like the dreamer

who dreams 

and then lives in the dream

This is true for the entire universe.” ~The Upanishads

OXO see you in October OXO

9.11.11 A Day of Remembrance

hopefully this month’s quote from my “Angel Spirits” The Art of Sulamith Wülfing 2011 Calendar will bring a little comfort on a day where the right words are not easy to find…

a day even harder than every other for anyone that lost a loved one ten years ago…

“When you feel the need to unburden your spirit, know that I am always with you, dear friend.  I am the recipient of all your secrets, and I hold them fast in the chambers of my faithful heart.  Confide in me, and receive in return comfort and tender love.” ~Soul Confidant, September 2011

I have shared the quotes from this beautiful and inspiring calender here each month and thought I would show you Sulamith Wülfing‘s artwork for this month as well…

she was an amazing artist…

artwork of Sulamith Wülfing “Soul Confidant”

Sending Peace…Love…Light to each of you today and always OXO

August daze…

not flaming with creativity at the moment…

*lady and moon from The Graphics Fairy … always a brilliant and generous source of free images*

feeling a little betwixt and between…

I do keep making 3 x 5″ index card collages…working quickly…not thinking too much…

also getting a little reading in…

here is this month’s quote from my “Angel Spirits” The Art of Sulamith Wulfing 2011 Calendar:

“You came into this life with a sacred purpose, entering into the stream of your destiny as a boat is launched trustfully upon a great river.  Attune yourself to that divinely guided flow, and all will be well.  Follow your heart and offer yourself as a vessel of goodness.” ~Spirit of Purpose, August 2011

~* OXO *~

“Mystic Mango” T

another very hot and humid day here …

just right for something cool…refreshing and uplifting…

*if you click on the photo a few times you can see a super size view of the frosty glass*

stop by Kimmie’s to find out what everyone is up to…

and here is July’s quote from my “Angel Spirits” The Art of Sulamith Wulfing 2011 Calendar:

“Within the fertile soil of your imagination are planted the seeds of change. Tend them well, and whatever you envision will blossom and grow.  What transformation do you want to see in your world?  Let your spirit reach for the skies like a summer garden in full bloom.” ~Spirit of Imagination, July 2011

OXO

WS: Numbers

here is my postcard with Numbers for the Wednesday Stamper challenge this week

I also wanted to share this month’s quote from my “Angel Spirits” The Art of Sulamith Wulfing 2011 Calendar:

“Come into my presence, dear one, and have a quiet moment of peace.  Let the noise of the busy world fall away, and breathe deeply of the renewing gentleness of silence.  Empty your mind and fill your heart.  Peace . . . peace . . . all is simply peace.” ~Angel of Peace,  June 2011

~* Happy June Dear Ones *~

…an innocent heart…

this month’s quote from my “Angel Spirits” The Art of Sulamith Wulfing 2011 Calendar is another treasure…

the pages of the calendar seem to be turning fast and furious so far this year…

it has been a roller coaster of happy and sad…

up and down and back again…

such is life…

“Each of us comes into this world with an innocent heart, longing to love and be loved.  As life’s lessons unfold, you must keep that innocence alive within you.  How is this done?  By seeing the innocent heart within all other beings and trusting in their essential humanity.” ~Spirit of Innocence, May 2011

sweet words of wisdom to our already wise and wonderful youngest son who graduates from Virginia Tech this weekend…

one of 5,000 … oh happy day!!!

oxoxo

take flight…

it was my pleasure recently to swap canvases with the talented and generous Nigel of Freebird’s flights of fancy in the UK …

truly a man of many talents…

not only did I receive this brilliant 4×4″ butterfly canvas…

with wonderful depth and detail…

Nigel also tucked in lots of other goodies as well…

a generous array of tempting teas…

an interesting tin full of treasures and pretty Italian paper…

this handsome Queen’s Own Yeomanry (QOY) pin really peaked my interest…here is the story from Nigel on that:

“QOY is an armoured regiment, part of the Territorial army (reservists, a little like your National Guard). I have a tin with various badges I acquired during my service, and that was one of them. I figured it would make a unique addition to the swap so picked one at random, and that was it.”

I am very honored and pleased to have it…

a  super assortment of book pages and cards….

you know my heart leapt when I saw the swans…

both sides of the bird pages are beautifully illustrated…

again I am reminded of how special it is to be able to connect with talented artists and like minded individuals around the globe…

 thank you so very much dear Nigel for a really special swap…

 before April gets away from me and Mr Magpie and I take flight (more about that on my T Tuesday post)…

I want to share this month’s quote from my “Angel Spirits”, The Art of Sulamith Wulfing 2011 Calendar:

“You are uniquely you, yet within your being dances the essence of all those who came before you.  Your ancestors live again through your actions in the world.  Do us honor by joyously accepting your destiny and by being all that you are meant to be.” ~Angelic Ancestors, April 2011

Ana’s Friday Archive Dive: Inspired

another fun Friday over at Ana’s I Made it So … I searched my Posts for this week’s theme of INSPIRED...

and decided on this post…too good to miss and such fun to revisit…for the whole story you can visit here…

why not join in Ana’s fun Friday Archive Dive here…the button for that is on my sidebar…

wanted to share my March 2011 calendar quote with you…we all have trials and things to get through…so here you are dear ones:

“Though the way may seem fraught with dangers, remember that within you lives a dauntless spirit of courage.  You were born with this courage, as a baby is born with the desire to stand and to walk.  Walk forward bravely, my child, and I will catch you if you fall.” ~from Angel Spirits, Sulamith Wulfing 2011 Calendar

New Year’s Giveaway *Winner*

first of all…I apologize for not writing everyone’s name on a slip of paper and putting them in “the hat” as I’ve done in the past… time got away from me…

I decided to let the Random Generator do its thing…pretty quick and almost too easy…

thank you all so much for visiting…wish I had something to send to each of you…

I do plan on giving away a free copy of the latest SEW SOMERSET… more on that in a couple days…

and YES…we have a winner………….

Pen I will contact you for your mailing address

I would like to share a quote from my new wall calendar…“The Art of Sulamith Wulfing”  Angel Spirits

I chose the calendar for the illustrations and was delighted by the words on each month as well…

“Spirit of Faith

I am the light of faith that glows softly within you, warming, illuminating, encouraging.  With my help, what you truly believe will become your reality.  The new year has begun, the time of beginnings and optimistic intentions.  Open to possibility and be ready to receive a miracle.”

~*Happy Birthday to our Ian*~