"Sacred Crow" 12" x 12"

"Sacred Crow"  12" x 12"

"Sacred Crow" represents the power of prayer.  She embraces all people: red, yellow, black and white.  With her heart in a good place, she sends tobacco bundles and a lone feather with prayers to the Creator.  She is thankful for her many blessings; the sky above, and the earth below, those who have come before her, all creatures.  She humbly sends her messages to the all-knowing Creator. 

"Let It Snow" Entries

"Raven Blizzard" 12" x 12"

"Two Below Zero" 12" x 12"

Latest collage on canvas with a wintery theme:  Let It Snow.  Had a great time creating backgrounds with gesso and black paint.  Added corrugated cardboard, bird images, scrapbook paper., bingo chip, stenciling, white Japanese paper, and lots of bubble wrap printing with gesso and white paint.  As you can see, my idea of winter is not cutesy  These are my entries to the upcoming show in Charlevoix.  I'm pleased with the results, hope the juror is too.. 

Prayer Flag Swap

The final prayer flag arrived this afternoon.  I participated in a 3 for 3 swap through Lenna's Creative Swaps.  Such fun making the flags and then the anticipation of receiving them.  It was definitely worth the wait! And such a beautiful, breezy fall day to display them on my garden gate.  I took many pictures, because the wind was blowing and the chickadees were flying past wondering what I was doing.  I was hoping to have one perch on the top of the gate, but no luck.  I couldn't resist putting the flags against my pole barn.  I thought it made a great picture. 

Oh, such creative flags!  First, a soft, sweet flag made from an old quilt.  Lace, and tatting, buttons and embroidery with a sweet message to match..."Friendship Gardens Always Blooming.  Lovely pastel vintage colors..from my Mailart buddy, Jewels (we swapped flags this month instead of mail).  Many thanks.  

Next, a striking black flag, batik fabrics, hand-dyed thread and lace, beads, buttons, hand stitching and stamping.  This eye-catching flag is from Shirley with one of my favorite ideas ..."Random Acts of Kindness".  Shirley sent a story about just this very act that happened to her on the way to work one day.  Thank you Shirley, a good idea to practice everyday.  

In the middle is a bright flag from Tina.  Batik fabric, cone flower photo, with the message "believe".  Tucked inside is a little blue heart and the word "love".  She also stamped "We all have our own kind of dream".  All wonderful prayers to send to the universe.  Thank you so much, Tina.  

Next, from Leslie, my Mailart bud in California, is a serene flag.  Dyed linen and lace.  Old lace, beaded, stamped and hand-stitched.  Love the muted colors.  Beautiful!  Message: "confidence".  WOW,  thank you L.  The photo doesn't do it justice.  

Finally, a cool flag from Gretchen.  "Take Time".  Nicely stitched,  colorful, and whimsical.  I love the little pink birds at the top with a little bling.  Fitting message, thank you Gretchen.  


With that final message, thank you all.  And, thank you Lenna for organizing this swap. You have connected me to Leslie and Jewels and now Shirley, Tina, and Gretchen.  I am blessed.
Hugs.