I spent ringing in the new year with my brother and his family. My niece
Amelia and I created ATC cards to welcome in the new year... we had fun
exploring the many, many, many papers, pictures and text I carted over
in my craft shoulder bag. Here are the results of our discoveries may it
bring you some joy.
MY niece Amelia's ATC series she did a combo... she really had fun.
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| ATC collage 2.5 x 3.5 inches by 9-year-old niece Amelia. |
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| ATC collage 2.5 x 3.5 inches by 9-year-old niece Amelia. |
MY ACEO ATC series which I titled "Three Cups of Tea"
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| "Three Cups of Tea" series ACEO ATC collage 2.5 x 3.5 inches. |
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I came up with this series because for 2012 I want to be mindful of my time spent on ME. I've been told one too many times by people who really know me that I GIVE too much and I need to find BALANCE and JOY for myself. That it is okay to be selfish and focus on my needs and wants. So for this year I want to be more mindful of my fashion (ahhh, I'll have to forfeit buying art supplies and books for new clothes), of my fitness and allow for outdoor playtime like hiking our beautiful trails in PA, and mindful of my tranquil mind by enjoying at least three cups of tea a day. I already start my days with a cup of tea, I now have been adding a cup at lunch and a cup before bedtime. Of course different blends to meet my different needs. Black Tea is great in the morning to get my energy going, Green Tea at lunch with a little honey is warming and keeps my immune system up and Camille Tea at night relaxes me and gets me ready for sleeping.
It seems to make much sense just like the tea custom says:
"The first cup of tea is sour as life. The second cup is sweet as love. The third is soft as death."
Fits so well for me since I am not a morning person and the first cup is a bit sour and the last cup brings me to a soft sleep as sweet as death... don't get me wrong I am not done living my life but there is no peace, like that of a deep sound sleep to restore your spirit and undo the man made stresses of our earthly lives. So we may awake again; restored and ready to rebuild our purpose driven lives.
How did you ring in the new year, have any art ventures in mind for 2012? I welcome your comments and storytelling.
Enjoy:-)
Sandra
