Peace doves around the world

Ashtee

'Peace' in the Farsi language,

spoken in Iraq and Iran

A mural of Iraqi Christians that have been slain,

with an Iraqi soldier outside the

Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad

courtesy of www.nydaily.com

Today I want to say Peace in different languages,

with peace doves accompanying them.

In no particular order, other than they are all countries that I have readers in, Let's start!

Friour

'Peace' in Icelandic, spoken in Iceland

and welcome to one of my newer countries to read my blog!

2 doves, by Claudia Hopf

Claudia Hopf has numerous cut paper patterns.

You can purchase books and patterns at:

https://www.papercuttingsbyalison.com/index.cfm

Heddwich

'Peace' in the Welsh language, spoken in Wales

a simple beading pattern for you

Patz

'Peace' in the Aranes language, spoken in Spain

Spanish children in traditional costumes

www.afsusa.org

a BackStreet Design pattern out of print

Soksang

'Peace' in the Khmer language, spoken in Thailand

Buddhist monks working in a flooded temple in Ayutthaya province Thailand

Why did I choose this picture?

Because not only is it of Thailand, it shows people cooperating.

a BackStreet Design, out of print book

Rauha

'Peace' in the Finnish language,

spoken in Finland and Sweden

a safety pin pin pattern

You can find many more patterns throughout my blogs

'Peace begins with me' by Lee Shapiro

www.beyondconventionalwisdomblot.com

Pas

'Peace' in the Papiamentu language, spoken in the Netherlands Antilles

and welcome as one of my newer readers!!

a BackStreetDesign pattern, out of print

In order to do this cutting, you lightly fold a piece of paper in half,

then cut out the outer design of the heart.

Next, cut out the flower design at the bottom.

To finish, you open the cutting to lay flat, and cut out the dove!

You can add the pin-point detailing with a large hat pin, or a corsage pin,

or of course the whole kit and kaboodle is for sale many places too!

Ch'ol

'Peace' spoken in the Tumbala language, spoken in Mexico

Dove of Peace

www.uneetee.com

Look carefully at the peace dove above.

It is  made entirely out of weapons, except for one 'peace' sign.

A very clever and original interpretation.

For me, it reminds me that we cannot obtain peace

while still manufacturing weapons.

The USA needs to become responsible in this area.

It can start with us.

I'd like to end today with this lovely illustration:

found at www.uncommonthought.com

Practice a moment of peace each day, for the rest of the week.

Really, you can do it!

:0)

inkspired

www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com

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Easter Egg Baskets and more

Shlamaa

That's 'Peace' in the Aramaic language.

It is spoken in Iraq, Iran and Syria, to name a few.

A Syrian handmade traditional dress

www.syriangate.com



Today I'm in an Easter basket and Bunny mood!

Let's start out with TWO super easy pop-ups from Robert Sabuda's home site.

He offers many simple pop-up patterns for FREE!!!

Here is the link to Pop-Up Head Hoohah Robert Sabuda:

http://robertsabuda.com/

What is a 'Head Hoohah' you ask?

That means he is the bestest, most wonderfulest and marvelous expert in the field!

or

you could say I just really really really like his work!

(Thanks to Kathy H. for her gift of one of his books - it's super!)

Here is the link for a super cute pop up rabbit:

http://robertsabuda.com/popmake/animals/rabbit/popmake_rabbit-step1.asp

Robert Sabuda's instructions are in easy steps with photos of each step to help!

Here is the link for a Pop-Up Easter Basket:

http://robertsabuda.com/popmake/celebrations/easter_basket/popmake_estrbskt-step1.asp

All of his samples are done in white, so each step is seen clearly.

Here is a safety pin pattern for an Easter basket full of eggs:

Thanks Sherri Osborn and familycrafts for this charming and easy safety pin pattern!

Forgot how to make safety pin beaded pins?

Just go up to the 'search' box at the top of the blog.

Type in 'safety pin tutorial' and the basic instructions should pop right up.

Be sure to print extra copies of these coloring pages
 to pass out to children at church on Easter Sunday.
They are great to help little ones remain quiet during a long service!

Don't forget to package 4 or so crayons together with a ribbon,

to pass out with the coloring pages.

I believe this is from a Dover coloring book.

Line Art by www.Color-Your-Own.com

Next up are a couple of very simple mazes for the kids:

Again, I think these are both courtesy Dover Books.

So what would a blog about Easter Egg Baskets without a few paper dolls?

Booo-ring.

:0)

I am guessing I acquired these from

www.origamibears.com

I know I plug her website a lot, but it is just so wonderful!

Tons of FREE paperdolls, plus she has quite a stock of paper dolls for sale!

I haven't shared the wonderful costumes and dolls from Liana's blog lately, so here are a few:

Both dresses fit either paper doll base.

Here are two more, that fit the dolls I have pictured with them:

If you like what you see, Liana's Blog has tons more beautiful and original paper doll dresses that fit the four dolls I have posted.

I call these 'base dolls'.

http://www.joechip.net/liana/

I picked the costumes with an Easter special dress in mind.

Too bad we really can't wear these.....

 

some vintage clip, unknown source.

If you are a crocheter or knitter, here are two patterns for purchase and download from etsy:

http://www.byaccessorise.etsy.com/

 

and:

http://www.amandalilleydesigns.etsy.com/

Here is a beautiful hand dyed batik fabric basket.

I doubt if it would arrive for Easter, but it is so pretty I had to add it:

http://www.wexfordtreasures.etsy.com/

That basket would look so special with some of your hand dyed Easter eggs in it!

I like to keep my specialty eggs out through Spring, and usually into late May.

It's time for me to leave now.

I have had terrible bursitis I think in my shoulder, so I have not been able to spend hardly ANY time on the computer.

boo hoo

:0(

It's really crimped my blogging,

and adding items to my new etsy shop:

http://www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com/

and my new web site:

http://www.collagepaperpainting.com/

I am very excited about both!

Here is a sample:

"Baa, Baa black sheep, have you any wool?"

"Let me glance at dear old Ireland once again."

I have more Easter coloring pages, Easter paper dolls, mazes, vintage clip and more to share with you -

See you soon!

inkspired

http://www.inkspired.etsy.com/

http://www.myinkspired.com/

http://www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com/

http://www.collagepaperpainting.com/

an as always, you can reach me at:
dominoes@myinkspired.com