you great big beautiful world,
let me put my arms around you,
I could not survive without you!
oh, you beautiful world,
you great big beautiful world...
Ask yourself what makes you come alive and go do that, because what the world needs is people who come alive.
Howard Thurman
Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.
Joseph Campbell
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How beautiful ! The colors zing into my heart and minds. Happy Earth Day, Everyday, Beautiful Karin.
ReplyDeleteThis wonderful, I've alwaus loved using newspapers - I see the Arabic showing through :-)
ReplyDeleteThe world is hugging you back.
Hugs from me, too
Hey K~of course I can't read this text without singing it...love that!
ReplyDeleteI agree completely...Our Earth Mother is a jewel floating in space and we are privledged to be offered an oh so brief ride.
just brilliant!
ReplyDeleteoh you beautiful Karin! Let me put my arms around you and squeeze gently! I am still thinking about you amazing tutorial and can't wait to try...something. The binding part looks challenging.
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my friend, this is an amazing testimony to your spirit and passion. do you think linda sue will mind if i squeeze in on the hug?
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This is beautiful...and your tutorial is wonderful..thank you for your generous sharing!
ReplyDeletehug, hug
I love the eyes peering over the edge of the great big beautiful world.
ReplyDeleteI love all those eyes. I can't get your tutorial out of my mind and hope to get to it when I have some time. I just hope you leave it on for awhile. Great job. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe power of pure vibrant colors and a vision to see the real focus...to live and be totally alive. I love this beautiful world too. May God bless and keep you as you journey through this moment in time. The beauty around us is enough to sustain us. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
ReplyDeleteThis expresses the joy and wonder of it all!
ReplyDeleteKarin,
ReplyDeleteI love the eyes all around peeping.
Lets all be included in that big hug.
Big Hug,
Katelen
Love your choices of vibrant colors. Would it not be intriguing to have a child or meet a being that not only has different colored eyes, but is also a kind of chamaeleon changing colors and tones right before your eyes? Peace and love to you!
ReplyDeleteKarin, it is a pleasure to come visit you. Your art and your words are beautiful and inspiring. Above all those is your spirit and determination. You are a strong woman and you love deeply. It is only natural that people love you back. It shows in your work. You are loved.
ReplyDeleteat first, I thought I was looking through a kaliediascope and then I realized it was just your beautiful interpretation of the big wonderful world. thanks for sharing your eye view!
ReplyDeleteVery very beautiful, Karin!
ReplyDeleteMany hugs from me to you as well, with much love!
xoxo Bettina
Aww, Karin, let me put my arms around YOU! This is gorgeous, so colorful and rich. Their heads are one.
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A beautiful thought and a wonderful page!
ReplyDeleteThank you miss Kim! xox
ReplyDeleteHi Gypsy, yes I love the arabic papers, so they are throughout the background of this journal! hugs to you, too.
I know D, the tune just keeps playing through my brain!! and it makes me smile as I look out on this oh so beautiful world!
xo cat :)
Oh, a big gentle hug to you Linda Sue. I know bindings all look somewhat challenging, especially when they are displayed completed, but this one truly is easy, once you get it - and you will get it!! love 2 u!
oh yes, a hug to you, kj!! xo
You are welcome Julie! and hug hug, too!
thanks Robyn!
Hi Gloria, I won't be taking the tutorials down - and if you want to, you can always go to my You Tube channel, and subscribe for any future tutorials as well!
Yes, I fully agree Mary Helen - the beauty of this world is sustaining! wishing you wellness, xox
thanks Sharmon!
Sounds good Katelen, a big universal embrace!!
Thanks Liara, yes that would be cool! All of us could be ever changing in our colorful shells, celebrating the full spectrum of color and life!!
Thank you so much Ces. Your words touch me deeply and make me feel loved : ) and I share that feeling with you ❤
you're welcome Peggy - that kaleidoscope feel is one I love about mandalas!
Hi Bettina and Bella - big hugs and love to you both! xoxo
Thanks Seth : )
Dream a multi-colored, multi-dimensional being and you may be surprised at what manifests in your dreams and physical scope of wakened awareness. Remember Einstein said, "imagination is more important than knowledge." We are each invited to discern the truth for ourselves.
ReplyDeleteI am just checking in to let you know today is a good day. I am saving my new journal you made with your loving hands for my sign in book for the opening night of my exhibit. I have so much to do but one step at a time. Hugs and hugs for you...I am hoping the radiation is bearable. The lotus flowers are blessing us. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
ReplyDeleteIts so good to hear you so enthused and happy. It shines through your work. Wishing you peace and continued happiness xxJ
ReplyDeleteThis is very beautiful!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
best wishes
Robyn
karin, thank you for your comment on my blog. i am so glad and i so appreciate that you enjoyed the book, and that you loved the characters. me too....
ReplyDeletei can see why you are renee's friend. i hope you are feeling okay. let us keep in touch.
love
kj
Always inspiring to see your work, Karin. Bright well wishes as we dance into May. xx
ReplyDeleteYour works are very inspiring. You made my day. Have a wonderful day!
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