Ok, ok first of all, everyone breath. Cool. Now let’s check. Melbourne experiencing four seasons in one day? Check. Shane War…
Ok, ok first of all, everyone breath. Cool. Now let’s check. Melbourne experiencing four seasons in one day? Check. Shane Warne caught out again? Check. Running my own business continuing to be challenging? Check. Darren Stones steering the good ship RB around icebergs with a confident if not somewhat alcohol induced flourish? Check. Some people on some distant journal thread arguing about freedom of speech as if RB is the most vital instrument for world peace on earth. Whilst slandering, vilifying and taunting each other with racial, overworked cliches from behind psuedo names? Check. So nothing new or unusual about today then? Un check. What the… Check this… Today in seperate orders people have bought… 1 canvas print of shoe woman plus 20 cards of shoe woman 150 cards of mother & child 25 cards of Possibility II 25 cards of the congo skipping kids & a further 26 of these 20 cards of this beauty 5 cards of these guys 5 cards of these little ones 2 cards of this chap 2 cards of this dude 2 cards of this princess 5 cards of this piece of possibility and 2 cards of this beautiful, precious boy I don’t know anything much about freedom of speech, flags, philosophy or anything like the stuff that’s been going on here this week. But I’ll tell you all ONE VERY IMPORTANT THING. These purchases will save lives. These people live on less than a dollar a day. They live in slums, gutters and sheds made of flattened alluminium cans. The love, they laugh, they dream – they dodge bullets, they run as fast as they can from rapists usually unsuccessfully, they starve and they cry. Every cent of revenue goes to them and the brave souls who live in a war zone to help them. They couldn’t give a rats about flags, and virtual slanging matches. They live on the real edge. I didn’t cry once in Africa. Right now I am sitting here drowning in tears. Maybe change is possible? Even the tiniest bit?? Thanks RB – thanks whoever. EDIT: SEEMS LIKE A GOOD TIME TO DEBUT THIS FELLA. Oh and thinking of turning some of these into Chrissy cards if anyone’s interested.
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My Monday morning musings – an insight into my rare brain and thought processes of a very splendidly imperfect soul in need of healing LOL...... / ..... / Do you ever RE-RECOMMEND stuff to people? I do it all the time, and I was thinking I have to re-recommend TRANSFORMATION SOUP by SARK Healing for the Splendidly Imperfect / ... / it’s great, wherever you open up the book, it just has great things to say that ground you and take you to another level of thinking, sometimes you transcend all your earthly commensense and float for a little while in her sea of soup and ideas…but it’s worth the trip….coming down, the planet looks a little less threatening, a little warmer, a little friendlier…a little more do-able. / ..... / a really really good friend gave me this book, and i’ll tell you what if you’re looking for a book to give someone for birthday or christmas (an arty someone as she’s quite eccentric) and they need a bit of a lift, a bit of inspirational encouragement, a bit of lightheartedness that comes from someone who once had a heavy heart and understands, then it’s probably a real gem to share it with that creative someone you love / ..... / She (SARK) writes in capitals all over the page with little scribbles and drawings and says sometimes rather outrageous things, and things i wish i’d said, and things I wish I’d thought of … / ..... / a couple of times this week i was so helped by her words, on being flexible and changing plans and saying no, it was really freeing from guilt.. and also this morning.. listening to her talk about how she, a famous and successful bestselling author was criticised and how it still hurts, no matter what level of success you achieve. / .It reminded me about how I find criticism hurts.and so does the VERY ACCOMPLISHED SHE..it actually stifles me so much, that after I’ve received a criticism, however slight, i cannot draw, or think straight for a few days… it receives an amazing amount of attention….too much really… ...but i’m sure that I’m going to learn how to better deal with it eventually… as i know that sometimes criticism can actually be a kindness in a way, and a new way of learning… i also realised that I can be a harsh judge, and when people ask for my opinion, I’m sometimes not very subtle and a little bit bossy lol… i need to remember how i like to be treated and treat others in a similar fashion :) / .... So …. ooooo … anyway… the good news is…...that all this sums up a very wise statement from someone I highly respect said to me the other day ‘do whatever it is that energises you’ and enjoy it…. for we only have one life, we only have one chance… don’t delay…get started today :) be inspired…inspire someone else…and do give of yourself in the ways that you were made to…. for you are beautifully and wonderfully made, and I believe in you .and our capacity to make a difference out there in a way that energises you, revitalises others and brings new energy and regeneration to this planet earth..!! ps… this is just a conglomeration of thoughts and musings that go around in my head, and in sharing them, i come to some conclusions that may or may not be helpful, none of the above is pointed at anyone and no criticisms have taken place that recently…but i do dread the next time ….but hopefully I will be better placed and better prepared for it…. :) luv from the splendidly imperfect Karin x
A kind-hearted and generous friend here on the bubble has offered a $20 RB Voucher up for raffle to benefit Tammy & Lynn...
A kind-hearted and generous friend here on the bubble has offered a $20 RB Voucher up for raffle to benefit Tammy & Lynn in their time of need. This is how it works…when you donate $5 or more to the Paypal Account set up by Katagram for Tammy & Lynn, your name will be put into a drawing for the voucher. After 2 weeks, I will get all the names from Kat, put them on slips of paper in a bowl and will draw the winner, who will then receive the code for the voucher! Sound like fun? Yeah, baby!!! And you will be helping your fellow RB family member and her hubby with some mounting medical bills and other expenses which have built up during Lynn’s 26+ day stay in the hospital….your Heart will Smile and you will feel all warm inside….all for only $5!!! I say it’s a worthwhile investment....what do you say??? So….c’mon, RB family….let’s open our Hearts and give…you just might win a chance to purchase some awesome art here on the Bubble, too! How cool is that! :-) Many thanks to the dear friend donating the voucher and to all of you for giving so freely, knowing that at any time it might be you who needs help….Thanks everyone who has already given….your names will be in the drawing as well…. Drawing to be held on Wednesday, March 3. Please…..spread the word…. With much Gratitude and Love, / Jan
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There are thousands of lil heroes who need our support. Please open your hearts wide to them today. With a little from all of us… we can change lives of the many children… / / I urge you to take a moment out of your bubbling day to visit this very special site. The sacrifices made in time of war viral through many channels in many ways. There are thousands of children who have lost a parent and are in need of loving support and kindness shown from all of us. They are the future. They are the building blocks to real change made in the years to come. Your generosity can be as much or as less as you are able to give. Anything at all will have a huge and positive impact on these lil heroes. It does not have to be Christmas or any unique day of the sort to give them our thoughts of care. You can help anytime.. all the time.. This is what the Christmas season is really all about.. Giving back-spread the love and true goodwill to man.. The families who live on suffer from our country’s greatest losses for the rest of their lives. The men & women who voluntarily serve our country without hesitation give us the most valuable gift every single hour of our days… Lets give them back a gift by aiding their families left behind and show our respect & deep appreciation for them all. I can only imagine how a child must feel inside when Mom or Dad does not come home and their lives have changed before their eyes in a heartbeat. Please… consider not purchasing another blue sweater or that extra box of chocolates (or the such) and send a heartfelt donation to some kind of organization that can spend it in another gift giving way. There are many organizations online and in your local communities.. For those who can not send any money but would like to send your support to the troops in another way this Christmas and every other day of the year.. This link will be very helpful to you. Thanks so much for taking the time to read this. God Bless the Children and God Bless the Troops! Lets link this everywhere we can.. all over the bubble.. Anywhere world! Spread the word for the sake of these children.. Artwork above by Ken Fortie More thoughts & imagery by Andy Mueller and others who might add to his page can be found Here
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I think we all take ‘something’ for granted, whether it’s heat in the winter, or that the television will turn on when we hit the pow…
I think we all take ‘something’ for granted, whether it’s heat in the winter, or that the television will turn on when we hit the power button, we’ll have food in the fridge when we open the door, and yes sometimes we even take friendships for granted. We just know that those people will always be there. Sometimes we get busy with what we want to do and get involved with the ‘me’ outlook. “I need to get this done”, “I want to work on this”, “I have to go there” that when there is a friend in need and calling out for help or comfort, we just know they’ll forgive us and everything will be fine….so we don’t take those 15 minutes to drop everything to lend an ear or a shoulder because they are old friends and will understand. / I got a letter from a dear friend of mine recently, her mom was diagnosed with luekemia, given 3-6 months to live. She took her mom to spend a few days on the beach and when they returned she passed away. That got me thinking about all of this, how much and how often we take each other for granted, assuming “they’ll be there tomorrow, I want to do this right now!” / In June 2001 I was diagnosed with Cancer and given the option of surgery or death. Very simple terms and not really much of a choice, I was very blessed to have a skilled doctor who removed every bit of it, but I live with the knowledge that any day at any moment it could come back and start growing inside of me again, trying to take my life from me. Any one of us could go at any moment…......will those 15 minutes we couldn’t spare for a friend…...be the last 15 minutes we could have had with them??? I know that I don’t ever want to have to wonder that about anyone that is near and dear to me, just some thoughts that have been going through my mind while all this crazy drama has been going on in my life. / I’ll fill you all in later about the drama, but right now I can’t get into it in public, because if the wrong person sees it before it’s time, my children are the ones who will suffer. Sorry for the downer journal entry, but I feel better now that it is out of my system. / Thanks for for the 15 minutes, you could have used doing something else.
Well, have I had a good day…yes….I always do. Why? Because I don’t allow myself to get into the shit of this worlds illusions. What do…
Well, have I had a good day…yes….I always do. Why? Because I don’t allow myself to get into the shit of this worlds illusions. What do I mean by that….Well, I live my life as I see it to be…I don’t bow down to traditions and what it supposes to be the right way to life. Who says others ways are right? Well, the ones that are saying it. The only right way of life for me…is the way God gives me my life from moment to moment. Excuse me, my cat Monet is sitting here looking at me longingly…he wants a pat…be back in a minute…I had to give him a cuddle and a kiss on the head because after all…he is the one and only being with me at present. He appreciated it…he gave me a little nip back in his appreciation…and I love that …because, to me, it says…he understood my being there for him at that moment in time. Well tonight, Christmas Eve 2008 was very much fun and interesting…I went to have dinner at a local pub (hotel/public house…oh for heaven’s sake…a place where you can get plastered if you so please) with my neighbour. We had a good night…met some lovely people, had some laughs and all in all had a very good night. Excuse me, Monet’s making noises….ah….now happy…he has left the room pleased that I paid him a little attention…that’s all that most animals ask…a little attention…and they repay you for that a million times over with their loyalty. Well, once we got home…my neighbour into her flat…me into mine…I was sitting here…checking out the Redbubble as usual when noises came from below my balcony. Now, not one to ignore such noises…I went to investigate…and found two brothers and various cousins down below…having a bit of an ego battle of the wits…yep, one was going off at the other…I stood and witnessed this ridiculousness for all of about 5 seconds before yelling out “for heavens sake takes your ego battles elsewhere…this is Christmas night and who the hell needs to listen to you lot going off about yourselves” ….ah bliss, all went silent…for about 2 seconds…then they all started coming up under my balcony apologizing to me for disrupting the airwaves…and so they should…but at that moment I realized my words had gotten through…they saw themselves…they weren’t annoyed, or angry, with each other…they were annoyed at themselves for their limited views of their own being. They were just taking it out on each other. You know, I have watched, and I mean watched, this world for the past 50 odd years and it never ceases to amaze me that people take out their own instinctual analyses of themselves as being that of another in their path. I have learnt we can only truly know ourselves….we can never truly know another….no matter how much we think we do…we can’t. We can fool ourselves into believing we know another but really all we truly know is what is presented to us and that my friends…is our self…from within to the without. We can judge others to be as we believe them to be…but when we really look within ourselves what we are seeing is a part of ourselves that we don’t want to admit to actually being a part of our self. We mirror what we see of our self onto others as our own weakness of being…and that weakness is so poor that we don’t want to blame ourselves and therefore we put that blame upon another…a great weakness…not a strength. Sad isn’t it…but oh so very true. Can you honestly say that you know someone when you don’t live within their body…when you don’t have their experiences…or their emotions. No. No one can honestly say yes they do….for if they did they would be lying to themselves first and foremost. We can only ever know…our self…and even that can take decades, centuries and eons to come to know. Well…to me, this Christmas Eve was a good outcome…the brothers all shook hands, I got a few kisses on the cheek after I went downstairs to check they were all okay…and the cousins left for their homes plus the police were happy that it was all settled amicably with each agreeing no one was to blame. It was a good outcome on this Christmas Eve for all. These young men went off with a new enlightenment tonight of themselves…and hopefully they will remember that gift for times to come and pass that gift onto others that are in their lives and who they comes across in their lives…and it will make them happy to know they have helped someone in their path of life. I hope yours has been as good and awakened as mine has been. God Bless you all and have a very Merry Christmas Love…which comes with peace…to you all CJ
Hello to you all, / We have a Friend in great need among our RedBubble Family….and i do consider this community a big Family… *Plea…
Hello to you all, / We have a Friend in great need among our RedBubble Family….and i do consider this community a big Family… Please take time to read this cry for help and if you can find it in your Heart, please help. We are all in this Life together, and every time we extend our hand in Generosity, it benefits us all….what goes around comes around….we never know when it might be our turn to need assistance. I think we all can relate to a time in our life when someone gave from the heart to help us….it’s a ‘feel good thing’ for the giver and for the one who needs help. This Community is so full of Heart and I believe we will respond in a big way to lift up our Sister and Brother who are in need of our support right now…every little bit helps. Thank You and Bless You, / Jan
I feel the need/desire to SHARE…................. I have been gifted and honored to be selected into the group A CLASS OF IT”S OWN. ...
I feel the need/desire to SHARE…................. I have been gifted and honored to be selected into the group A CLASS OF IT”S OWN. I am surprised and pleased. Thank you, Mugsy, the only name I know to call you. AND….................. SeasonalGgreetings and LIGHT LOVE and SPLENDOR to you ALL! I am leaving in a couple of days to go see my daughter graduate from Naropa University in Boulder….an art degree….....and then New York City for Xmas and New Years with my oldest Sun…...California to see grand daughters and other 2 Suns…..and back to Maui. Not sure how often I’ll get on so just in case I wanted to say to ALL of RED BUBBLE…. I love you….I thank you…..I honor you….and I look forward to our New Year 2009…. filled with BLESSINGS for one and ALL! With GREAT LOVE, Stephanie Clifton
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Thanks so much to the hosts of Live, Love, Dream for featuring my card, “Give Your Troubles To Him”. I am really honored… :)
Hello friends! It’s coming to the end of the year again…just a quick note to let the kind people who have purchased my charity tee f…
Hello friends! It’s coming to the end of the year again…just a quick note to let the kind people who have purchased my charity tee from me that I have made donations to UN World Food Programme with the money that is collected from the sales of my Ai Xing T-shirt. I have also registered to sponsor a child today :) I’ve been wanting to do this for quite some time and now that I have enough funds each month to be allocated for this, I’m giving myself the green light :) Cheers! fatfatin
The BIG smile returns as soon as l log in flipteez ;-) / l MISS you lot heaps’n’heaps but thankyou SO much for space & rest. l promise l …
The BIG smile returns as soon as l log in flipteez ;) / l MISS you lot heaps’n’heaps but thankyou SO much for space & rest. l promise l truly am being well looked after by so many. I have fabulous photos of ONEFIRE & the flipteez exhibition cumming up soon. i have a big plan of one more art show before Christmas where i can focus on collaboration charity Calenders that you lot have been so generous & my foundation should be up ‘n’ run’en soon. l also have the chance to privately introduce my ‘bedroom art & wear’ up on stage behind a curtain. / I am testament of your wonderful individial healing properties, your art has become my meditation to Chemotherapy & then becomes the inspiration to what l do. / The only way l can describe how l feel is close your eyes just for a sec imagine being told to hold on tight to a couple of ragged edged bricks tide up with thick rope & thrown into a REALLY slow tumble dryer. Black‘n’Blue “Under Statement” l do want it known PORTS Hurt :( nurses fantastic one even loves fishing so 5 1/2 hours went fast nodding off & on But like l said i was in & out with your art Even Dave’s bum crossed my mind once or twice, Michael donating his long hair to make wigs for kids, Muscular your fish rock Blamo you know you always melt me, Ari, MntMan, Bill, Girlfriends what would l do without you XXX Macros, beautiful poetry, fragrant roses, texture colour – the Healing group- are the angels on everyones shoulder. Hey get a load of whats cumm’en up / my wonderful hubby came with me, we walked into the best hairdresses in town we sat down door locked (i only used a few tissues) my head didn’t look as ugly as l thought ;P Hubby looks cool in his cool new glasses l got a pair too but HEY Dave air brush me a matching pair of flame bandannas or even better Aboriginal serpent story 90cm square on cotton PLEEEZ please XXXXX / Of course l’ve just bought transfer paper & a lovely friend is making me white summer cotton Bandannas enough t sell too & l bEt you / “Cancer can kiss my wobbly ass” will be a fave!!!! OH before l rest my sore arms a wonderful friend Now talented family photographer Pat took some amazing family bandanna shots holding alot of my artwork even Rex got his head in now l have to design funky dog bandannas l know Gosh does she never stop :) / l know still gotta draw more attention to the Politicians. I Must thankyou to so many who have said the rosary mentioned me & my family in mass, given me healthy tips encouraging warmth (Can’t wait for that blanket Wen ;- ) / My next treatment is in 3 weeks & l can handle it l’ll let you know when l get scared but for now l am as positive as l can be that l can kick this horrid thing so still smiling still thinking of you & Thankyou to so many group features in the past week & sales too deserves a thousound million kisses XXXXXXXXXXXXX / flipyawhenmyarmsarelightbluer / for now l have my new/old $75 ‘bargain of the century’ leather rocker recliner found at the op shop my special table for laptop my garden full of mums purple flowers l feel can heal & breath but l couldn’t do it withyou / My cupboards & fridge are all chokkers of donated healthy stuff. XXXXXXX / Now whatta you lot up to ??????????? XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Now that’s gotta be worthwhile! / Fancy a calendar? / !http://images-2.redbubble.net/img/calendars/page:0/product:calendar/size:medium/view…
Now that’s gotta be worthwhile! / Fancy a calendar? / A Christmas card? / A print for your office wall? / Maybe even a t-shirt. Come on guys…cash in…get free shipping, earn double the profit for HEAL Africa and get some nice stuff? Gotta be the best offer around :)
“We come in all colors” was featured in ART ACTION UNION – CREATIVE ACTIVISM 2 days ago / !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/clothing/...
“We come in all colors” was featured in ART ACTION UNION – CREATIVE ACTIVISM 2 days ago / “Should I smile now?” was featured in the group Ladybugs 2 days ago / “Orchid’s heart” was featured in the group Canon DSLR (One Image Per Day) about 24 hours ago / “Monument to Civil War Soldiers” was featured in the group Public Art about 21 hours ago / “They come in all sizes…” was featured in I Love Birds about 5 hours / ago /
It is possible to give without loving, it is not possible to love without giving. (I am not sure to whom this thought originally belongs,...
It is possible to give without loving, it is not possible to love without giving. (I am not sure to whom this thought originally belongs, probably St Paul.)
Step by step / along the path / of life and love and living, / We hold dear / the fruits of work / and the joy…
Step by step / along the path / of life and love and living, / We hold dear / the fruits of work / and the joy / of true giving. / The ebb and flow / of birth and death: / the essence of life seeing, / Love and loving / is the goal— / A litmus test for being.
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I am especially happy about this feature, because this tee is about one of the most important things I’ve learned… and keep learning.
Hey folks, I would just like to introduce you to a very good friend of mine that has FINALLY uploaded some work onto Redbubble. She is a …
Hey folks, I would just like to introduce you to a very good friend of mine that has FINALLY uploaded some work onto Redbubble. She is a very busy woman, so things move slowly. But check out her work and leave her some love if you dig it. Kaz Seed. She has a penchant for film and finds digital cameras a little scary, but I am slowly teaching her.
I just discoverd that my drawing Give Me Love has been chosen in the wonderful group Music Inspired Art (M.I.A)! Thank you so very muc…
I just discoverd that my drawing Give Me Love has been chosen in the wonderful group Music Inspired Art (M.I.A)! Thank you so very much to the leaders of the group tkrosevear, Tone (blamo), Paul Stephen Dixon and for chosing Give Me Love as a feature this week. You have certainly turned my day into gold with this news. Appreciate this feature so much. With love, Anthea
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There’s still time for V-day gifts! 50% off 2-day shipping on orders of $25+. Use Code: WELOVETWODAY Ends Monday Many many thanks to the customer who has just bought Lets Give Love A Try! Greeting Cards 6.2.10 . / Thankyou for your purchase and visit to my store! There’s still time for V-day gifts! 50% off 2-day shipping on orders of $25+. Use Code: WELOVETWODAY Ends Monday Highest Quality Card Stock and Envelopes / No minimum quantity. / Each card comes with a white envelope. / Save up to 58% when you buy in bulk. There’s still time for V-day gifts! 50% off 2-day shipping on orders of $25+. Use Code: WELOVETWODAY Ends Monday Customize: Change the design, add your own ideas! There’s still time for V-day gifts! 50% off 2-day shipping on orders of $25+. Use Code: WELOVETWODAY Ends Monday
I want to hold you to open you and explore you to take you and to have you to linger and see you to imbibe and savor you I…
I want to hold you to open you and explore you to take you and to have you to linger and see you to imbibe and savor you I want to hold and have you I will nurture you.
I was aked the question in reply to one of my comments, I had to think for some time about it but this is an attempt at quantifying it…...
I was aked the question in reply to one of my comments, I had to think for some time about it but this is an attempt at quantifying it…..... / MEMORIES / this is what inspires me, everything that you see becomes an instant memory but the memories that really inspire me are …..... / My children / My Grandson / My friends who have passed on / My father / The sick children who, no matter what they have been thru, bounce back with that will for life / My friends who are still here / Sunrise / Love / Music / Nature / Laughter / Compassion / Giving / these are just a few of the things that inspire me…..........
Well Damn. if the cops in our town aren’t some creative motha-phluckers… (lol) Appearently me and my girlfriend were “humping” in the m…
Well Damn. if the cops in our town aren’t some creative motha-phluckers… (lol) Appearently me and my girlfriend were “humping” in the mall yesterday. we were sitting on the bench in front of Aero and A&F and she was holding me… where do they get humping out of that. (lol) / Ne-ways. / So more about yesterday. we picked out our engagement rings. They are hot i must say. when we finally do decide that the time is right (probably soon) i will take some pics of our hands together (wearing the rings of course) and upload them. And then we went and saw Prom Night. its a great movie. I dont like the happy ending, but thats cause i like GORY shyt. (lol) But over all it was GREAT… I got to spend the whole night in my baby’s arms. and i loved it! / She’s going to stay w/ me all (next) weekend. that junk will be HOT! / Gawd. i really think that i am Falling for her. Okay! well i asked her. if she could make one promise to me and never break it. what would she promise… And she was like “i only get one promise” uhuh “I promise to never hurt you. to hold you, and love you. To never force you. But to just be here with you. To never leave.” i cried in her arms… but inside i wanted to scream… “baby, i promise to never let you down” (lol) Alright well she’s buzzing my fone. so i g2g! / iluall… / Lata!
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