Tea with glimmers of Light…

thanks to Photofunia I have a very special virtual cuppa tea…

you too can have your favorite image transposed onto a pretend cup by visiting the Photofunia link underlined above…

little did we know that this photo of my Mutti (Mom) taken at our 2010 Christmas celebration would be her last Christmas…

now seems like a good time to share the last quote of the year from my “Angel Spirits” The Art of Sulamith Wulfing 2011 Calendar:

“Joy often comes in small quiet moments, unexpected, a glimmer of light within the darkness of winter.  When joy comes to you, will you open your heart to receive it?  That is all it takes – the willingness to say yes, the readiness to be surprised by joy.” ~Spirit of Joy, December 2011

wishing each of you a very happy T Tuesday…

may your holidays be filled with many shimmering glimmers of Light and may you be surprised by Joy again and again…

see you next time for tea the day after Boxing Day when I hope to do a sampler of this year’s tea posts similar to what I did last year…

also…the winners of my SEW Somerset Magazine giveaway are here

just a peek …

here is a sneak peek at a little something I made out of wool using some of the fabrics I dyed recently…

with BIG thanks to Fran and Leiann in our local altered arts group for bringing in their die cutting machines and some of their fab die collection to share with the group…

almost makes me think I NEED one of those machines but I am trying to resist temptation…

wish now that I had cut out more pieces…

when all of the ornaments reach the Queen Bees I can show you more…

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

“The world and its peoples are blessed with infinite diversity, infinite manifestations of wisdom and spirit.  Open to my teachings, expand your vision and your comprehension of the sacred.  When you keep an open heart and mind, there is no limit to your understanding.” ~Angel of Understanding, November 2011

~* Happy Weekend All *~

angels and demons…

a handful of my index cards so far for the changing season …

best viewed by clicking each for the closeup …

feeling autumnal and

a little Béla Lugosi …

thanks to some Recollections Lenticular Stickers…

other ingredients are pieces of my Citra Solv treated Nat’l Geographic magazine pages … tea cup from Dover … Black Cat firecracker label … assorted rubber stamps and the perfect freebie word sheet from Pennywise Arts…

and to balance things out a bit here is October’s quote from my “Angel Spirits” The Art of Sulamith Wulfing 2011 Calendar:

“I have been with you from the moment of your birth, precious child, and I will be with you to your journey’s end – and beyond.  Close your eyes and feel my presence, strong and sure and eternal.  Know that I keep you safe and whole, every day and every night, now and forever.” ~Guardian Angel, October 2011

I would also like to share these three angels as FREE DOWNLOADs from my photo collection

taken at the Washington DC Congressional Cemetery…

these are for your personal use only…

not intended to be made into collage sheets or sold…

Enjoy 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*~