Sisters and SoulCollage

Here's a video of recent SoulCollage cards

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Join us for an on going workshop on Saturday December 5th

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Hopefully, I will have those really great cards posted before then.
I am looking forward to yet another wonderful day.
See yoiu soon,
Lynn

Recent On Going SoulCollage workshop

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This was probably the last really wonderful autum day we'll see this year. We had a large group, some brand new and some regulars. The engery must have been just right because the cards were absolutely wonderful. Full of energy, lessons and beauty. I've posted some of the cards but not the journaling as the participants choose to keep their journal entries private.

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Recent cards

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Here are some of the SoulCollage cards created last weekend.

Below are photos of the most recent cards made in our on going SoulCollage workshop

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From the most recent on going SoulCollage workshop

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Thanks to my new bff, my i phone, here are photos of the most recent cards.

This is the beginning...a table full of images.

Our on going group is organic, there is no beginning, no end. We sense that all the suites will be discovered if we continue making cards.

magic telephone

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magic telephone
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Example of SoulCollage card

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Toe of Vivian's Fake Uggs

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Back view of Vivian's Fake Uggs

016 Rustic Lynn's

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Quick shot of Lynn's Fake Uggs. Rustic.

020 Win's

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Outside view of Fake Uggs for Win

021 Win's

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Back view Fake Uggs for Win

022 Win's

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Outside view of Win's fake Uggs

023 Win's

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Front view of Fake Uggs painted for Win

One person's box

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Here's the beginnings of one person's box. How about a new year's resolution to begin on those "naked" boxes?

An invitation to share your cards

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Next time you come to an on going SoulCollage workshop, please bring all of your cards. Or at least all of the cards you wish to share. My plan is to leave you cutting and pasting while I disappear into the basement and scan those cards into my computer for sharing on my blog and on the SoulCollage flicker pool. I've been all over the internet and I must admit that this group's cards are over and above all those posted. Come on, let's share the love. There's a whole world out there waiting to see them.

The process

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Soul Collage® is a process that is best described as a creative practice, much like journaling. You can explore and express your deepest self with it. It is a practice that is often a path to deep, inner healing, and sometimes to transformation. It is very intuitive & creative.

First shoe painting workshop is full

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But don't worry, I'll schedule another one soon. If you're interested in attending one, email me with a suggested date. Otherwise, I'll offer one in the next few weeks.

These shoes were made for strutting

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Let no one keep you from your journey. The first Shoe Painting workshop has quickly begun filling up. Look below for some examples of shoes I''ve made over the years....yes, you two can make an wearable work of art.

painted ughs. altered art

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painted ughs. altered art
Originally uploaded by lynnknits1

Painted fake "ughs" This is what mine look like. Painted, distress, I even ran them over with my car. Whenever I wear them I feel so happy, so cozy and warm.

painted pumps, flames, altered art

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painted pumps, flames, altered art
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Flamed pumps. Enough said.

painted clogs, cowboy, altered art

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painted clogs, cowboy, altered art
Originally uploaded by lynnknits1

You cannot imagine how often I wear these. The clog was already pressed so it was a simple matter of following the pattern.

Leather cowboy boots

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Leather is thirsty and the colors are not as intense. On the other hand these are easier to wear than the imitation ones.

Painted metalic cowboy boots

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Here's a example of a painted cowboy boot, mostly metalic with bold mariposa style butterflies

An invitation to paint shoes...perfect holiday stress buster

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At the most recent On Going SoulCollage workshop I showed off some fake "ughs" I had painted and you guessed it, everyone wants to paint shoes....painting shoes is right up there with tearing books, and getting tattoos. So, I've decided to have a wearable art workshop on December 16th at 7 at my home, on my kitchen table to help relieve some of those holiday blues. I will limit the group to 12, any more would be too much, and will provide all supplies, inks, paints, decals and give you my expertise in painting shoes, boots or clogs. I'll teach you how to distress, decocrate and feel proud of your own original wearable art. Here's what you'll do, if you want to come, rsvp, right away. Look through your closet and see if that pair of shoes is waiting for you , if not, take yourself off to Wal Mart (fake ughs and some little flat boots with buckles) or payless or TARGET (fake black Doc Martin's caught my eye, but there are some other nifty boots that would do real well)and buy yourself a pair of shoes, boots or clogs. Make sure they are not rubber boots, as in rain boots or those fake crocs, but they should fit pretty well since you'll want to wear them, and they should not be leather, but imitation, not be suede, but smooth. If you cannot bear the prospect of walking into any store, then tell me and I will buy you a pair of genuine imitation, butt ugly ughs. Just send me your shoe size...these babies run big, but since they're fake they feel best with a big old pair of socks tucked inside of them.The cost of the fake ughs is $12.75 with tax. The cost of the class without the ughs is $24.00. All materials will be provided. The cost of the class with the fake ughs is $36.75, duh?If the clsss fills up then I will schedue another so don't worry. If you want to come, rsvp right away.Email me with your questions, or call me 410 997 3965To see examples of painted footwear I have done over the years go to my blog and I'll post some photos.

Here's a poem that speaks to the Soul in SoulCollage

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Mark Nepo - spiritual writer, poet, philosopher, healing arts teacher, cancer survivor,: "Let no one keep you from your journey,
no rabbi or priest, no mother
who wants you to dig for treasures
she misplaced, no father
who won't let one life be enough,
no lover who measures their worth
by what you might give up,
no voice that tells you in the night
it can't be done.
Let nothing dissuade you
from seeing what you see
or feeling the winds that make you
want to dance alone
or go where no one
has yet to go.
You are the only explorer.
Your heart, the unreadable compass.
Your soul, the shore of a promise
too great to be ignored."

Next On Going SoulCollage workshop

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Saturday 8/9 1PM see Meetup for details

More cards to share

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This one from Glenyss:

Call of the Ancients

"I am the one who hears the susurrus call of the Ancients Ones. It quiets my thoughts when the world is too much with me. It reminds me to embrace the journey that that my Soul is on."

Climbing...Georgene

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"I am the one.... who carries the weight of the world on her shoulders as I climb the stairs of life. Even how dark thigs may be and pieces may block the way... I keep climbing to seek the light at the top. I am always seeking the greener grass. As I face the ups and downs of life... I keep climbing. I have started my climb as a delicate rose bud and I keep climbing because as things get brighter, I know I will bloom into a beautiful rose to be able to seek and find the gems of life and leave the dark behind. "

Stress, fears,darkness, sorrow and Pain....Georgene

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"I am the one,.....Who has stress, fears, darkness, sorrow and pain."

The Peacefulness and Beauty of the Sea...Georgene

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"I am the one..... Who enjoys the peacefulness and beauty of the beach and the sea."

The Tumbles and Rumbles of Life by Georgene

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"I am the one..... who keeps fighting through the tumbles and rumbles of life."

Transforming the Past....Mandy

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"I am the one who transforms the past into beauty."

Mandy's Finding Peace and Nourishment in Solitude

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"I am the one who finds peace and nourishment in solitude."

Mandy'sThe Language of Music

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"I am the one who loves the universal language of music."

Possibilities from Martina

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"I am the One who embraces the posibilities around me. I don't necessarily know what will happen but I am excited and trust the process."

Martina's Open to Joy

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"I am the One who is open to joy wherever I find it."

The Center Rediscovered from Glenyss

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"I am the one who is seeking to find her Center again."

Flying Above It All

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From Glenyss:

"I am the one who is allowing myself to fly above the pain and struggle."

I have asked for cards and entries from our Ongoing SoulCollage Group

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From Glenyss..."the card ...is one I did on Sunday when I was still full of the magic from Saturday's meetup.''

"I am the one who is beginning a new cycle of positive transformation."

Mother's Day

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The Magical Soup

I am the One who makes the Magical Soup. Put together with whatever I have on hand. It's never the same, always different. So come, sit down, have a bowl of soup and everything will be just right.

The Inner Critic

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I am the One who reproaches, sometimes silently, often emphatically.

I am the One who is here to remind you that you're not like everyone else; you're always late; you're often dressed inappropriately. I am that annoying inner critic.

I ask you "who do you think you are???"

Nothing to Wear

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I am the One who has nothing to wear. My closets are over brimming with silks and fancies.

And yet, I have nothing to wear.

SoulCollage at the Beach, Fenwick Island

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Early spring at the Beach. Girlfriends, good food, knitting and SoulCollage.

All Member Comments - SoulCollage (Columbia, MD) - Meetup.com

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Here are some comments by partipants:

All Member Comments - SoulCollage (Columbia, MD) - Meetup.com

An introduction to SoulCollage

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What is SoulCollage®?

SoulCollage® is a process through which you contact your intuition and create an incredible deck of cards which have deep personal meaning and which will help you with life's questions.

Following the simple SoulCollage techniques, you will move fragments of cut-out magazine pictures (and your own family photos) around, fitting them together in surprising ways, gluing them to cards. The images you select and use come straight through your soul, bypassing the mind. There is also a writing segment of this creative process.

This multi-leveled, creative process is one, which anyone can do. It is wonderful to share this creative process with others.

The sisters, Risa and Lynn, had the pleasure of attending a SoulCollage workshop in Millersville, Maryland and under the auspices of the founder, received their facilitators' certification. Now they are eagerly planning workshops and seminars to share this program.

For history of SoulCollage and a full explanation, go to the SoulCollage website

Blogs are like electronic journals and in order to fully enjoy this blog, please go to the upper left hand side and click unto any entry in the Archives. And while you're here, add a comment. We'd love to hear from you.

Risa will be having a workshop in Arizona in May and look at the meet up site at the top of this page for a listing of the workshops Lynn is hosting or go to SoulCollage Meetup

Risa is planning a Mothers' Day SoulCollage workshop

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It'll be May 8th at 7PM at the Jewish Community Center in Phoenix. After a smashing success with her Day of Creativity, she's jumping in. Knowing Risa, it'll be the usual wonderful event she is famous for giving. There will be a nominal charge of $18.00 for materials. And of course, all supplies will be provided. Bring just a few personal photos pre-photocopied please.
Register either by calling Risa or registering on line.

We suggest you bring your mother, your daughter, a favorite cousin, sister or auntie, or your best friend. This workshop will be dedicated to the special bond between women.

Oh, alright, there will be something delicious to eat with coffee and tea. Hope you'll plan to come.

Lynn's Inner Child - The Younger Sister

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I am the One , the 3rd of 4, the middle child, the younger sister.
Waiting to begin my life, needing to leave childhood far behind,
Yearning for the bright lights, the fine fabrics, for my adult life to begin.
I am the younger sister itching to get going.

An on-going SoulCollage Group was estsblished today

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I am very pleased with the dynamics of this group and hope to be able to add some of their fabulous collages and journal entries in the next couple of months. We will be meeting monthly for 3 hours or so and welcome additional members. We'll meet next on March 8th, Saturday at 1 PM at my home for more collage making, journal entries and group hugs! Anyone interested in attending please advise or register on the meet up site so enough supplies will be available.

Stay tuned for some additional cards made by members pf this group.

Give yourself a day of creativity

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Risa is hosting a day of creativity featuring SoulCollage, a kosher lunch and Cantor Sherona Feller.
Tuesday, 9:30 a.m at Risa's home. Give yourself a day of creativity, a bit of introspection and fun.
Call Risa for details.

Another occassion - Morey's birthday

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Our darling baby brother

Born the last of four, everyone's favorite, he was an anniversary gift for two generations.
Our darling baby brother.
Born curious, hearing music every where, he learned to love light and energy.
Our darling baby brother.
He became driven to teach, to improve out world.
He has done just that.
Happy Birthday, Morey Jesse, our darling baby brother.

Lynn's "Wishes do come true"

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I am the One who believes that wishes do come true.
All I have to do is think real hard, close my eyes, make a wish and blow the dandelion seeds away!

Lynn's "Sometimes the only thing is to wait and see"

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I am the One who understands words. Words. Words. Words. And sometimes no words seems right.
Sometimes the only thing is to wait and see.
I am the One who has no words.

The second Intro to SoulCollage was sucessful with plans to begin building on going groups.

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At this workshop the ten participants selected images, made a collage, completed the writing/journal aspect and discussed establishing on going groups.

Dates to be determined, but it looks like there will be one group that will meet in the afternoons during a weekday and another group for a weekend day. There will be a materials fee of $12 for each session. All supplies will be provided.

More details to follow.

An introduction to SoulCollage

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What is SoulCollage®?

SoulCollage® is a process through which you contact your intuition and create an incredible deck of cards which have deep personal meaning and which will help you with life's questions.

Following the simple SoulCollage techniques, you will move fragments of cut-out magazine pictures (and your own family photos) around, fitting them together in surprising ways, gluing them to cards. The images you select and use come straight through your soul, bypassing the mind. There is also a writing segment of this creative process.

This multi-leveled, creative process is one, which anyone can do. It is wonderful to share this creative process with others.

The sisters, Risa and Lynn, recently had the pleasure of attending a SoulCollage workshop in Millersville, Maryland and under the auspices of the founder, received their facilitators' certification. Now they are eagerly planning workshops and seminars to share this program.

For history of SoulCollage and a full explanation, go to the SoulCollage website

Blogs are like electronic journals and in order to fully enjoy this blog, please go to the upper left hand side and click unto any entry in the Archives. And while you're here, add a comment. We'd love to hear from you.

Like A Fish Out of Water by Lynn

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I am the one who is like a fish out of water.
Flung unto dry land, yearning for the impossible, the sea.

The goal is to make this blog into an on going collection of cards made by The Sisters and all workshop participants and friends. Looking forward to each new card and accompanying written entry.

Craft Camp has been postponed for this year, but other events are in the works.

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Although the Crazy Sisters Craft Camp has been postponed for this year, Risa and Sharona, the former Cantor from Temple Chai in Phoenix, AZ will be offering SoulCollage workshops this winter. Lynn is offering on going workshops in Columbia, MD as well. The Sisters are working on a spa week with pampering treatments and SoulCollage workshops at the fabulous Rio Caliente in Mexico. More information to follow.
Here's Lynn and, Risa. Guess who had the professional glam shot here?
Risa and Lynn, otherwise known as The Sisters, are thrilled to welcome to you to their blog. It's an opportunity to share their SoulCollage Program and also to showcase some of the cards they have made.

About Lynn:
She has craft projects in every corner of her home. She has worked with underprivileged women to make folk art. She and Risa guide participants in the construction of the SoulCollage cards. After cards are constructed, a written interpretation is completed to add depth to the program.

And about Risa:

She has recently published an anthology of stories, Tapestry Project written by women across the country.

The sisters, Risa and Lynn, recently had the pleasure of attending a SoulCollage workshop in Millersville, Maryland and under the auspices of the founder, received their facilitators' certification. Now they are eagerly planning workshops and seminars to share this program.

For history of SoulCollage and a full explanation, go to the SoulCollage website

Blogs are like electronic journals and in order to fully enjoy this blog, please go to the upper left hand side and click unto any entry in the Archives. And while you're here, add a comment. We'd love to hear from you.

SoulCollage is perfect for all events.

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Big doings in the Mallin family. Another grandchild, another grand- daughter, Eliana Merva Klein. Emily and Jason are the proud parents. This is number three for Risa and Bruce.
For the birth of Emily's new baby daughter, Auntie Lynn made this card.

It's The Mirrors!

It's the mirrors!
Look around you darling baby and you will see women in your life who have paved the way for you.
They will always be there to guide you and help you in your journey.
Take each step knowing that they are your safety net, your foundation.
Sleep well and grow strong.

While this card was made to memorialize Muffin Sue, Lynn's old, old kitty who had to be euthanized after 18 years of faithful service.

The Guardian

I am the One who has guarded you, your home and family for these past 18 years. I have been ever constant.
Vigilant.
Allowing no intruders, big or small to enter into our home.
Remember my soft coat, my steely gaze.
Standing guard was my job and I did it well.

After making the simple card, Lynn was able to leave it out in the front hall and look at it every time she walked past. She sent a photo copy to the very compassionate Vet as a thank you note. There is very little solace for the loss of a cherished pet but the simple card allowed her the expression she needed to voice her sadness.

Balance by Risa

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Friendship by Risa

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Friendship

A lifetime of friends

Playing together

Sharing together

Some to grow old together

Risa's The Charmed Life

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Charmed Life

I have lead a charmed life.

A life of shared experiences

A life of travels to see the world

A life of eyes open to new sights

And I have shared it all with my love.

Risa The Family Bed

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The Family Bed

I made my bed with pieces of the past and swatches of the present

I made my bed with love and respect

My family has come from the bed

My family has played in the bed

Each in my family now has their own bed

And how the beds grow!

The Swimmer by Risa

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The Swimmer

I am the swimmer, or I want to be.

I float through the water effortlessly, or I want to.

I am free of all controls, or I should be.

I can do it, or I want to do it.

I will do it

Risa's Circle of Love

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The Circle of Love

The circle of life and love continues as well as its beauty and mysteries.

With a blast of energy and the spirit of life - One can grow to the next dimension.

Asia by Risa

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Asia -

Asia

A continent of intrigue

A language without understanding

A decor for a Jewish home

Dragon

A symbol of strength and power

A mythical creature

Nothing to fear!

"Kisses" by Risa

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Kisses

Your kisses are very special

You are very special

We are the lucky ones to

find someone who kisses us when needed

in the exact right place.