first two from 2017
remember these two
This is the same two now… (they will be demos for Multicraft and Gifts -retail)
PL calendar, day 19
If you are going to do it, put your whole heart into it. Your degree of seriousness will affect the outcome. Your daily accumulation of effort towards your goals shows just how serious you are.
Oyashikiri
original art -mixed media
Link to online store at 2210 Thurston Dr. Ottawa 1-800 267 6360
Working and living =^_^= go together – living in the NOW means you are interacting and being present all day, whether it is work or play, you are involved. by putting your best into all you do, the experience is uniquely yours. What ever you do today, enjoy it. Yes, really… do your best.
PL calendar day 4 – Follow your heart while also thinking about the happiness of others.
Junho 4, Pense em felicitar a si e aos outros, sendo honesto consigo.
Oyashikiri
What to do, they all can’t come home with me. If you are an avid landscaper, flowers, trees and shrubs, you know, how cute and lovely they are when you bring them home, they will grow and spread out. There has to be an awareness of the long range “presentation” or you will be in for a rude awakening when they grow up if you have not allowed for their maturing.
Same applies in life with anything that you bring home that has life of its own. It lives, breathes and develops, just like you do. Even under the same skies, latitude and longitude, nothing will be seen or experienced the same way. Life is multi dimensional, the only constant is change.
Accept, Appreciate, all that is in your life. today is NOW, worrying about yesterday or tomorrow, takes away from NOW.
PL precept #18 each moment is a turning point
Oyashikiri
A cow waited by the side of the road, my mind began a conversation with the cow. I imagined that I was able to sit down in a field of clover and visit … just me, the open field and the cow.
How calm, how quiet my companion was. The only sound the masticating of its cud, and the swishing of its tail.
Yes, I would like to explore the possibility of such a moment. No radio, no sounds of traffic, just the environmental sounds of being in a field with a cow. I imagine that the conversation would be different with a goat. The two are very different.
PL calendar day 19
If you are going to do it, put your whole heart into it
Your degree of seriousness will affect the outcome. Your daily accumulation of effort towards your goals shows just how serious you are.
Oyashikiri
What happens when you have time on your hands nd you want to recycle an onion bag. I go into my workshop and play, Meet Ms Onion, she is now waiting for her transformation, when I have time to spend time with her in the “makeup” room.
Good morning everyone! How lovely to see so many smiling faces yesterday at service. Our new Hokyoshi from Brazil, Yoshizumi Terada was our master of ceremonies, when it came time to sing, we all got to enjoy Com Quem Contar with dance movements. It was a DELIGHT. Thank you Yoshi. Another Brazilian member Kaiser Lette Bueno added his voice to the song. “Andei, Andei E encontrei Oshieoya Sama, Oshieoya Sama.
Com Quem Contar has to be the most joyful song, I love it. In English the title is Who to Trust.
Perfect Liberty, day 6 Past, Present or Future, Always remember to be sincere and honest
At any time, the place where you are standing t that moment is the stage upon which you must express yourself. At each moment in time, there is sure to be a way to express yourself in relation to your position or status
Take note – Saturday May 11, service at 10 a.m. Ancestors Day
Sunday, May 12th. is Mother’s Day, service is at 10 a.m.
Welcome Yoshizumi and Kaiser, you enrich our community, injecting a touch of Brazil, To all our members in Brazil, come visit!
Oyashikiri
Happy May 5th. Bom dia!
Another mixed media done for demo. The idea with a demo of new and old products is to show artists, budding new crafters and seasoned expressionist how to use some of the newer products that are arriving on the market daily. Yes you an see YouTube videos but a video isn’t something you can touch, feel and at the same time, have knoledegable staff who can and will help if you have questions.
I know that there are many who prefer to deal online for supplies, and if you know the product, and the supplier, have a particular way of working, and are not going to deviate from what you know.. then go for it.
My experience is that when I am in a creative mood, or am working on an idea, I want and need my inventory handy. Part of the creative process in mixed media is to be open to new possibilities. The demo -before- during prep.. sometimes, what is down could be up =^_^= Abstract work, is lived in the moment.
The beauty of abstract mixed media… given the same products, no two pieces will come out the same. How perfect is that. We are all unique … talented and beautiful.
PL calendar day 5 Start by thinking “this is interesting”
Even when you are dealing with a difficult situation, it is important to find something interesting about it. From there, you will be blessed with wisdom and something new will come of it.
My bargain tulips are blooming…
I took a chance, and brought them home and gave them some love. Love is a powerful gift. Share your gift with the world. PEACE begins within.
A reminder, if you are in the Ottawa area and want to see some amazing dogs, and mingle with a dog crowd. Visit the market today for the special event, to showcase, our dog population. games, fun, prizes, special, canine treats.
Enjoy the blessings of another day, share a smile, rejoice in the gift of life.
Oyashikiri
demo can be seen at Multicraft (MCG) on Thurston Drive, Ottawa. check website for hours they are open to the public. On Thurston Dr. is the warehoue, retail and cldearance. link in earlier post.
PL calendar day 2
Live each day filled with hope
Even in those situations when you feel trapped with no way out, face every challenge with purpose and enthusiasm and you will find a way.
Nick, Mel and Craig rang the partially hidden little bell
Nick and Mel, sat down to wait a spell
While Craig wandered off to find the well
“oh look”, said Mel
both doors are open, front and back
“for sure” said Nick, “let us explore
Craig will find us when he gets back”
Inside they went to look around
Meanwhile Craig having found a fast running stream
decided to explore a little more .. will the 3 friends,
end up back where they began? Although they started in one location, each had his/her own story to tell when ….
Oyashikiri
doorways from the past………………… what stories they can tell.
Bom dia! Viva sempre Always live with world peace in your heart
Each and every one of your actions can inspire peace within your family your cmmunity and the world aroundyou. This peace will eventually help lead to World Peace.
The Day of Peace – the 1st of each month. Through this ceremony we pray for World Peace and dedicate ourselves to live as peaceful human beings in our own worlds which includes our home, school, work and community.
Have a wonderful day, may it be productive and fulfilling…. service is at 10 a.m today.
Oyashikiri
Why do you try to understand art? Do you try to understand the song of a bird -Pablo Picasso
PL calendar day 30 Your surroundings are a mirror of your thoughts
When you think “this is going to be hard” then your situation will become difficult. Instead, think “let’s do this!” and face your situation with determination. Then you will be surprised to see how smoothly things go.
Good Morning everyone, bom dia!!!
Tomorrow, May 1st. Service at 10 The Day of Peace ceremony will begin at 10 a.m.
May 11th. is a Saturday, service will be 10 a.m. Ancestors Day
Every day is a new beginning , PL Precept #1 Life is Art
Oyashikiri
Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion, will one day become a reality. Earl Nightingale
nb* The cards above are one of a kind, they will be at Danny’s (on Quill) will see how this “theme” goes over before embarking on more.
mixed media – Signature Collection, –Scrapbook Centrale – Boul des Sources, Montreal
card stock -Ranger cards – Multicraft retail and clearance supplies & Gifts Thurston Dr. Ottawa – check hours at this location Wednesday – Saturday
Scrap en Masse -Alfred, Ontario – open Wednesday – Sunday
Good Morning, Bom dia!
The day is young and really not decided on what it is going to do. The forecast says rain and lots of it. In our area, there has been a lot of flooding already, this newest bit of rain could be a real disaster for many at risk communities. My prayers go out to all of you at this time.
Across the river on the Quebec side, the military has been brought in to help with the filling of sandbags and volunteers from all around are coming around donating their time. It is in such times that we see how community pulls together despite any differences at other times. Oyashikiri.
What you see above is my trying out a new product, seeing what it can do with a variety of molds or embossing/texture plates. The product used (coloured) is by Finnabair, called Icing paste (Prima marketing), It is through trial and error that I will find how it will work with my particular style of “working”. The challenge and opportunity of discovery. I love it.
PL calendar day 26 Put your whole heart into whatever you do, no matter when or where you are.
Don’t try to cut corners or be careless about things. Be fully responsible, completing whatever you set out to do.
Oyashikiri
