HOME SWEET HOME

Usually when I draw something I do not usually go back and re-draw it. Well I did on this drawing "Home Sweet Home" I re-drew to an ATC size which is 2.5 x 3.5 for a trade.

Medium: Pencil

STRICTLY GERM-PROOF

The Antiseptic Baby and the Prophylactic Pup

Were playing in the garden when the Bunny gamboled up;

They looked upon the Creature with a loathing undisguised;

It wasn't Disinfected and it wasn't Sterilized.

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They said it was a Microbe and a Hotbed of Disease;

They steamed it in a vapor of a thousand-odd degrees;

They forze it in a freezer that was cold as Banished Hope

And washed it in permanganate with carbolated soap.

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In sulphureted hydrogen they steeped its wiggly ears;

They trimmed its frisky whiskers with a pair of hard-boiled shears;

They donned their rubber mittens and they took it by the hand

And 'lected it a member of the Fumigated Band.

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There's not a Micrococcus in the garden where they play;

They bathe in pure iodoform a dozen times a day;

And each imbibes his rations from a Hygienic Cup-

The Bunny and the Baby and the Prophylactic Pup.

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Arthur Guiterman

THROUGH THE YEAR

God be with you in the Springtime

When the violets unfold,

And the buttercups and cowslips

Fill the fields with yellow gold;

In the time of apple blossoms,

When the happy bluebirds sing,

Filling all the world with gladness

God be with you in the Spring!

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God be with you in the Summer,

When the sweet june roses blow,

When the bobolinks are laughing

And the brooks with music flow;

When the fields are white with daisies

And the days are glad and long-

God be with you in the Summer,

Filling all your world with song.

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God be with you in the Autumn,

When the birds and flowers have fled,

And along the woodland pathways

Leaves are falling, gold and red;

When the Summer lies behind you,

In the eveing of the year-

God be with you in the Autumn,

Thenn to fill your heart with cheer.

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God be with you in the Winter,

When the snow lies deep and white,

When the sleeping fields are silent

And the stars gleam cold and bright.

When the hand and heart are tired

With life's long ans weary quest-

God be with you in the Winter,

Just to guide you into rest.

***

Julian S. Cutler

Konkie Zentangle

I want you to meet Konkie he is a little zentangle that I started with an odd shape as I added onto the little fellow he took on a character of his own. I really like this little fellow thinking that no one would want it I put it up for trade on hubby persistant ..giggle.. oh my goodness poor little fellow got a new home right a way! I miss little Konkie, you say draw another one, well I have learned that doens't work will with me. Each one is different and this little fellow is special. Hope he likes his new home!

WISH UPON A STAR ZENTANGLE

This week our challenge over at the Zentangle with a Twist Social group is "Wish Upon a Star" it is amazing to see what the other artist are coming up with. These are my two approach to this theme.

My husband and I was chuckling at this card the star stands out so bright and beautiful but if you look carefully the way the lines are drawn around the star and highlighted in yellow reflection of a person. At least we saw it ..giggle.. did you?

I have been hooked on penguins the are so cute and adorable so this little fellow is wishing upon a star looking straight up at it.

QUOTE FOR THE DAY: Simplicity

A man must be able to cut a knot,

for everything cannot be untied;

he must know how to disengage what is

essential from the detail in which it

is enwrapped, for everything cannot 

be equally considered:

in a word, he must be able

to simplify his duties,

his business and his life.

Henry Frederic Amiel

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A GIFT 4 U

I host a Zentangle with a Twist Social Group over at ATCsforALL. This is a place for artst to get together in a social format to have fun, to learn, to experiment, to get encouragment just have fun doodling to be honest. The Ladies and Gentlemen love it. With the Holidays here everyone was excited about Christmas it ended up due to this excitment our challenges were winter challenges that was turn into Christmas Themes ..giggle.. Funny how people do that. Well anyway a few days back I shared a Zentangle Card title A Gift 4 U well here are a couple of more I ended up making 5 of these there were a big hit among ATC traders.

 

I really loves these Zens and I discovered I really love coloring them.

I made this one for Kat

ART DECO CARDS

Last Thursday I shared with you all the Art Deco cards that I did for CattyCat swap. I mention that I was making a set for my self using children.  I love Vintage clipart especially if they are children it just touches my heart. I think the reason for this is my love for Cloth Dolls. I love making the old fashion rag doll when they use to paint them. When I discover ATC and vintage clipart will I was won over, here they are.

 

And did you notice that some of the children are holding dolls. ..*smile*..

I notice in my vintage clip art that it shows children were use a lot for advertising different products back in those days. Interesting!

SUNSHINE AND MUSIC

A laugh is just like sunshine.

It freshens all the day,

It tips the peak of life with light,

And drives the clouds away.

The soul grows glad that hears it

And feels its courage strong.

A laugh is just like sunshine 

Cor cheering folks along.

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A laugh is just like music.

It lingers in the heart,

And where its melody is heard

The ills of life depart;

And happy thoughts come crowding

Its joyful notes to greet:

A laugh is just like music

For making living sweet.

Author Unknown

THE COMMING OF HIS FEET

In the crimson of the morning, in the whiteness of the noon,

In the amber glory of the day's retreat,

In the midnight, robed in darkness, or the gleaming of the moon,

I listen to the coming of His feet.

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I heard His weary footsteps on the sands of Galilee,

On the Temple's marble pavement, on the street,

Worn with weight of sorrow, faltering up the slopes of Calvary,

The sorrow of the coming of His feet.

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Down the minster aisles of splendor, from betwixt the cherubim,

Through the wondering throng, with motion strong and fleet,

Sounds His victor tread approaching, with a music far and dim-

The music of the coming of His feet.

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Sandaled not with sheen of silver, girded not with woven gold,

Weighted not with shimmering gems and odors sweet,

But white-winged and shod with glory in the Tabor light of old-

The glory of the coming of His feet.

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He is coming, O my spirt, with His everlasting peace,

Whit His blessedness immortal and complete;

He is coming, O my spirit, and His coming brings release-

I listen for the coming of His feet.

Lyman W. Allen

A BIT OF COLOR

I know it is WINTER most everyone is knee deep in snow, well maybe...giggle..

So I thought I share a photograph of

FALL

 This was taken in my garden area.

This photo was taken with my Coolpix P4 it is such a good little camera.

ART DECO SWAP

My friend CattyCat is hosing a swap over at ATCsforALL.com 

DECO ART

CattyCat sent each of us 9 cards that where printed up into a pattern

with plenty of bare white spaces of all size. 

Now that was a challenge! 

We were not to cover much of the printed sections of the card

these cards go together like a puzzel.

Once everyone turn their cards in, we will be given

9 different cards back.

I can't imagine how they will go together with all the

different styles, patterns, collages, drawings

that each artist did to their cards. 

Here is my 9 cards that I will be sending in.

 

It is hard to cypher here which part is hand drawn and which part is the pre-printed Art Deco Pattern.

I am making another set just for me all in children I notice on the one I am making for myself that I am covering up a bit of the patterns. Since it is for me it does not matter.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

  

Quote for the Day!

WE MUST OFTEN GIVE UP 

SOMETHING TO GET

SOMETHING BETTER

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 When patterns are broken, new worlds emerge.

Tuli Kupferberg

Verdi

I know you are thinking is that all she know how to draw is 

ZANTANGLES

No, but it sure is fun to draw them...

 

Zentangle Teddy

A while back I have been drawing zentangle teddy bears. I enjoyed it so much here is one that I am really proud of I just love it!

Now that is a bear with an attitude!

THE DOOR-BELL

I never hear it ring without

A creepy little thrill

Expectant of some possible

Adventure, good or ill.

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It may be just a friend who comes

To have a cup of tea;

It may be just a letter's old

Familiar mystery.

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It may be one who comes to sell

Some queer, unwanted thing;

Or one who brings the latest news

Of war and uncrowned king.

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It may be just these happenings

Of every-day, but still

I never hear it ring without

That funny little thrill.

Charlotte Becker

LITTLE ROADS TO HAPPINESS

The little roads to happiness, they are not hard to find;

They do not lead to great success-but to a quiet mind.

They do not lead to mighty power, nor to substantial wealth.

They bring one to a book, a flower, a song of cheer and health.

The little roads to happiness are free to everyone;

They lead one to the wind's caress, to kiss of friendly sun.

These little roads are shining white, for all the world to see;

Their sighn-boards, pointing left and right, are love and sympathy.

The little roads of happiness have this most charming way;

No matter how they may digress throughout the busy day;

No matter where they twist and wind through fields of rich delight,

They're always of the self same mind to lead us home at night.

Wilhelmina Stitch

A Gift for U

We are still making zentangles for the Holidays here. Be glad when this week is over with sorta getting tired of the holiday themes I am ready to move on to something else. This package came out pretty good I think I'll draw another one.

This one went fast too, well, the trade is pending I am pretty sure it is gone.

Zentangle Ornament

In the social group as you can see we are still drawing ornaments ..giggle.. it is sorta fun it is amazing to see all the different shapes, styles that everyone came up with. 

I was not really happy with this drawing but it sure did trade fast!...

Guess I'm not sure how I like using multiple colors in a Zentangle I really prefer Black and White plus one color nor more than 2 different colors.

Ornaments

I host a group over at ATCsforALL call

Zentangle with a Twist Social group

Here we have a great time drawing zentangles trying different techniques. The twist is to turn a drawing into a zentangle. It is quiet fun, we been drawing teddy bears and so much more turning them into Zentangles. With the Holidays here the Ladies and Gentlemen have been drawing ornaments, well, here is mine.