Poetry and things

In the comments I was invited to add some posts, and I have  five minutes to pass until The Great British Sewing Bee begins at 9pm. I am not much of a sewer, but I do enjoy this programme.
I had an idea to make a card for someone, using ribbon off cuts and embroidery thread, but I can't find either in my studio, which is a bit untidy to say the least. I t would be a good idea to get that organised, maybe over the weekend, if there i such a thing as a weekend any more, when every day blends into every other day.
I'm wondering also about writing a poem on connection for a new poetry website that blends poetry with science. The first theme for poems is 'connection' and I wondered if I could write a poem about fascia.

Rebecca Postcard

This month I made 4 vintage postcards for a swap and sent another to a library in New Mexico for an exhibition. Books/Authors vintage style was the theme. This one arrived in New Mexico (Rebecca)

Inktober Day One

It would have been easy to say...naahh...can't be bothered, and I can't draw anyway...but I had an idea and acted on it and chose 5 minutes as my time to use ink. I picked up a new envelope and drew a design in black ink on the front.
My theme for this month is 5 minutes daily ink decoration on a new envelope every day.
I participate in a variety of swaps and have a few penpals so the envelopes will be used soon.
I have a 12 line poem to finish and have picked a pretty notecard to write it out on, so tomorrow's 5 minutes will be spent on decorating the accompanying envelope.
I have not decided yet on the colour of the ink. Using only black appeals, but the notecard is very pretty and invites a colourful envelope.
We'll see what I choose in the morning.
Are you taking part in Inktober?
This is my first year.

Power to Choose?

At any moment, I have the power to choose. Today, I choose to dare to follow my dream. The universe is for me always.

I have unlimited access to unlimited ideas. I now choose to listen to inner guidance, following inner nudges and daily signs to bring this idea into manifestation. The world needs my idea now.

I celebrate the ability to be born beyond my history, my story or my DNA. I now rejoice in knowing that every day, there is a new door waiting to open on this amazing journey we call life.

My heart is open to each encounter. I greet this day with a celebratory nature, knowing I will seek a work of art in every situation. My heart is now even more open to receive pure joy.

I am authentic in my relationships. I choose to look past the negative and see the Divine Light beyond the worldly appearance of lack. I ask to see the love in every situation I encounter today.

I look beyond any appearance of lack in others and see that today, I can be the quiet genius in someone else’s life. I encourage and support others to recognize their own gifts.

I am in my zone of joy and passion, empowering others to live in theirs. Everyone’s a winner when I stay in my zone of genius.

oh dear

I just signed up for a mail art website and it wanted by webpage, and once again I see I have written nothing for months.
I wonder if that will change now.
Well, it has as I am writing this.

I enjoyed a short radio programme about the alphabet and order narrated by Stephen Fry, and it was most enjoyable.
I plan to listen to the archives . and to listen live at 9am this morning.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0007khp

A-Z Challenge -D -Dancing and Dali

Remember that in choosing to create you have acted with a rare courage. You have let down the mask; you have called forth your best self; you have taken a chance and revealed your heart to the world. This, no matter how struggling and unformed the creation it brings forth, is a praiseworthy act. For all creation is an act of love, and in the merest making of your art you have, in your own small way, made the world a little richer, a little warmer, and a little more filled with love.”

Kent Nerburn - Dancing with the Gods

“A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.” - Salvador Dali

A-Z Challenge / C

Creativity Coach..I wonder how many of us knew this was a career option when we were at school.
I am glad Jamie Ridler took that career choice as her work has encouraged me to keep going.

I did her 10 week journaling club in the winter season and she comes up with some great ideas.

I signed up for a postcard swap on Swapbot where we could not use white card as a base.

It was a bit of a stretch to not begin with a painted base so I did some collage on animal print card stock and quite like my creative solution. I finally got three cards in the post.

I also enjoy the Creativity Matters podcast.

Recently listened to someone who has just published a book on the strength of sketching daily while enjoying her main job of bringing up her family.



https://www.jamieridlerstudios.ca/

http://www.creativemompodcast.com/wp/