Showing posts with label matted origami dress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label matted origami dress. Show all posts

Sunday, January 5, 2025

Spreading the magic of women ...

Where there is a woman there is magic 

Ntozake Shange

Let there be magic!!!

In 2019 I started #100daysofwomenwonders where I posted quotes by women with an illustration, an origami dress or other graphic. I have decided to revisit this project now, 2025, as one way to deal with the insanity that this year will bring!  I am terrified about the havoc the new administration will wreak on humanity and the world. 

I am a firm believer in the power and energy of words so my plan is to flood the internet, ether and universe with feminine energy, be it quotes by women, accomplishments by women or maybe just information about women wonders. 

I am not exactly sure of how this project will unfold but I believe passionately that it is very important at this moment in history.  I believe where there are women, there is magic and I plan to celebrate and spread that magic!!! 

peace!

Monday, March 2, 2020

May this dress remind us to heed our still, small voice ...

Today my still, small voice is telling me to celebrate national women's history month by diving back into my #womenwonders series - highlighting the accomplishments and words of wisdom of the many amazing women. 
This project is so important to me as I believe that women are not celebrated and credited nearly enough for their contributions to our world and life as we know it! 


Heed the still, small voice 
that so seldom leads us wrong, 



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Thursday, February 6, 2020

may this dress remind us all to embrace our spectacular uniqueness!!


“There is a vitality
a life force, an energy
a quickening 
that is translated 
through you into action, 
and because there is only 
one of you in all time, 
this expression is unique
And if you block it, 
it will never exist 
through any other medium 
and will be lost.”

Martha Graham

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Thursday, January 2, 2020

Dream dangerously and outrageously this year ...



“I hope you will have a wonderful year, 
that you'll dream 
dangerously and outrageously, 
that you'll make something that didn't exist 
before you made it, 
that you will be loved and that you will be liked, 
and that you will have people 
to love and to like in return.
And, most importantly 
(because I think there should be more kindness 
and more wisdom in the world right now), 
that you will, when you need to be, 
be wise, 
and that you will always be kind.”


couldn't have said it better myself ~
happy 2020! 
peace, virginia

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Saturday, March 9, 2019

May this dress remind us that we matter equally. FULL STOP.


“Your feminist premise should be: I matter. I matter equally. 
Not "if only." Not "as long as." 
I matter equally. Full stop.” 





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Friday, August 10, 2018

May this dress give us permission to go a little crazy!!!


“Some people never go crazy. 
What truly horrible lives 
they must lead.”


Let's let some of our inner crazy out!?!?
Happy Friday - love, mom


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Monday, August 6, 2018

May this dress remind us that we are so deserving of love and affection!


You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe,
deserve your love and affection. 
Buddha

a good reminder for a monday morning!
you deserve love & affection!!
love, mom




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Friday, August 3, 2018

May this dress remind us to be at ease ...


When we are at ease, our bodies work efficiently, 
our minds settle, and space opens up for us
 to connect to our intuition, creativity, and sense of connectedness.
Tara Stiles

to be at ease ... perfect advice for
the dog days of summer!
stay cool ...
love, mom


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Saturday, July 28, 2018

May this dress remind us to act BIG!!! XX

https://www.redbubble.com/people/virginiacreate/works/28818368-you-are-the-universe?asc=u
“Stop acting so small. 
You are the universe in ecstatic motion.”

today act BIG!!
love, mom

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

May this dress shows us the good side of stress!


“Mindset 1: Stress Is Harmful. Experiencing stress depletes my health and vitality. Experiencing stress debilitates my performance and productivity. Experiencing stress inhibits my learning and growth. The effects of stress are negative and should be avoided. Mindset 2: Stress Is Enhancing. Experiencing stress enhances my performance and productivity. Experiencing stress improves my health and vitality. Experiencing stress facilitates my learning and growth. 
The effects of stress are positive and should be utilized.” 

here is Kelly McGonigal's TedTalk, if the video doesnot appear, click this link

This TedTalk gives us a different prespective of stress, how it can benefit us!! In my family where stress and anxiety are constant visitors, this is good news. Befriend stress my dears!
love, mom

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Monday, July 23, 2018

May this dress remind us that there is still GOOD now

From The Wisdom of Sundays by Oprah Winfrey

Nobody but nobody makes it out here alone. What really matters now is love. 
I mean, that condition in the human spirit that is so profound it allows us to rise. 
Strength, love, courage, love, kindness, love, that is really what matters. 
There has always been evil and there will always be evil.
But there has always been good, and there is good now.
Dr. Maya Angelou

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Thursday, December 14, 2017

less stress, clearer mind!!!


The decrease in stress and anxiety leaves 
your mind stronger and refreshed.
Eileen Rose Giadone

* important to remember during this holiday and exam season!!
love, mom


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Monday, September 25, 2017

Do your best, whenever able ...


"I have done my best... 
that is about all the philosophy of living one needs."
Lin Yutang

Always a good philosophy to remember!!
love, mom

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Friday, September 8, 2017

Have patience in times of transition ....


“If you don't like something, change it.
 If you can't change it, change your attitude.”
Maya Angelou

September is full of new beginnings and different situations, especially with school and classes.  So it is important to remind yourself to be patient, before getting all concerned that things are going wrong.

It is easy to feel lost and confused when things are not the way you remembered them to be or hoped they would be.  But if you can take a moment, exhale, and see how things settle, you may be very happy with the way things are.  Remember that these situations are new for everyone, and some people may be feeling nervous or apprehensive, making the atmosphere feel awkward or unpleasant.

Think back to other times when you were anxious or upset by how you thought a class was not going to be what you wanted, or an experience was not what you had hoped for.  Yet once everything settled down it turned out to be a great adventure.

It can be helpful to step back and observe before worrying and getting depressed.  However there are situations that will never feel like the best fit, even after the settling down period.  In that case, it is good try to change the situation, switch the class or change your seat if you are near a distraction.

If it is not possible to physically change the situation then see if you can change your perspective of the situation, see what you can glean from circumstance.  Can you find an aspect of the environment that you are excited about? It may be different from what you have focused on in previous years, however it may open you to new ideas and horizons.

Transitions and change can be sad, frustrating and hard, but they are a part of life and if you can stay open and positive you may be astonished at what is coming your way!! Because is many ways change is amazing!!!  love, mom



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Wednesday, July 6, 2016

may this dress remind us to meditate and be kind!!! XXX

'you are heading for a land of sunshine and relaxation ...' mixed media collage
My religion is very simple. 
My religion is kindness. 

Dalai Lama


and in honor of his Holiness's birthday, take some time to meditate ... XXX




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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

may this dress bring all our holiday wishes come true!!!

my wish for this holiday season and for all times ... 
joy, peace and no fear!!!! XXXX


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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Creative Every Day Challenge #1

today I finally put together an idea that I have been wrestling with for the past few weeks.  It is taking the idea of the dresscards and putting it in a mat.  this is a 5x7 image in a 8x10 mat.  this will fit easily into an 8x10 frame for wall or desk - your choice. 


I am thinking that this may be a nice item for Etsy, though I have yet to wade into those waters :) any suggestions fellow artists???


peace to all and happy creating!!xx