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In the forest...

(by Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein)

SPROUT

By Anna Emilia Laitinen of Finland. I LOVE THIS!!!

Perfect Button Timing!

My day Buttoned up perfectly when a package arrived from England this afternoon! The amazingly talented Lynn of Sea Angels sent me copies of her wonderful 'Button Watercolors' that I've admired for quite a while. Along with the prints came a delightful frolicking pink rabbit pillow which will now keep company with my other artist dolls in the big birdcage! Lynn also does beautiful textile work which she shares with us HERE! THANK YOU LYNN!!! You truly are a "sea-angel", sending your art across the sea to be with me!

Flying Shoe!

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EVERGREEN

Illustration by Britt Browne of The Paper Moon Project from her BLOG. She says, "I was inspired by illustrations I found in medieval herbal manuscripts, health handbooks and in the tradition of Herbaria. My print depicts the rapport I believe we can have with nature—similar to the relationships I found illustrated in the ancient medieval plates."

Hidden Habitats

Its never too late for a calendar is it? This one by Jill Bliss and Salee Oh, called Hidden Habitats is pretty darn cute! I love all the little fairy style houses!

Sunday Inspiration!!!

These delightfully whimsical illustrations are by SARAJO FRIEDEN of California. I love her vibrant and energetic sense of line, and how she has added embroidery touches to her illustrations! Who can resist birdhouse crowns or pockets filled with laughter? So fun!!!

Alliums With Teacup

By Rachel Pank.

Elsita's Blank Book Project!

Elsita of Elsa Mora is one of the most creative women I know! Born in Cuba and now living in California, she creates from her heart, sharing with us her struggles and successes in life in a prolific stream of artwork! This Monday her Mother, Margot, arrived and Elsita is creating a special book commemorating her visit. With the help of her 6 year old daughter Natalie, and her Mother, they are creating a profoundly beautiful and touching memoir full of wisdom, advice, art and whimsy! Elsita writes about the 'Dream' collage they created together seen above:

"My Mom said that during her whole life her wings have been cut so many times but they always grow back because she never stops dreaming. And here is the translation of what my Mom wrote for Natalie in the little book: Natalie, remember that in order to fly you will first need to learn how to dream. Dreams make our wings grow. Your Grandma Margot."

Be sure and peek HERE to follow along as her 'Blank Book Project' continues! Truly INSPIRING!!!

Playing Hookie With A Friend Today!

(Image by Violeta Lopiz)