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PEACE prayer flags

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:38:59 -0500

$25.00
The quintessential message for prayer flags, spelled in a subtle way with American Sign Language.

These are inspired by Tibetan buddhist prayer flags, which monks hang so the prayers printed on them (traditionally in sanskrit with an image of the buddha) can be whisked into the universe with help from rain, wind, sunshine. When we are too preoccupied to hope the best for the world at all times, the flags are a constant prayer. They're even left unhemmed intentionally, the quicker to disperse their message.

I love the idea, but wanted something more universal. I like to know what I'm praying for - but I like leaving things open to interpretation too! So I print my own flags on repurposed bedsheets with icons of the hand-made and the natural world, or in this case, American Sign Language.

This one-of-a-kind banner is screenprinted with a gocco on repurposed bedsheets. It's 36 inches from the first flag to the last, with generous ends to tie it up with. Each flag is about 9 x 6 inches.

bird prayer flags

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:10:58 -0500

$30.00
This one-of-a-kind banner in honor of the birds in our lives features a starling, bird wing, nest, bird claw, and hatchling. It's screenprinted with a gocco on repurposed bedsheets, and is 36 inches from the first flag to the last, with generous ends to tie it up with. Each flag is about 9 x 6 inches.

These are inspired by Tibetan Buddhist prayer flags, which monks hang so the prayers printed on them (traditionally in sanskrit with an image of the Buddha) can be whisked into the universe with help from rain, wind, sunshine. When we are too preoccupied to hope the best for the world at all times, the flags are a constant prayer. They're even left unhemmed intentionally, the quicker to disperse their message.

I love the idea, but wanted something more universal. I like to know what I'm praying for - but I like leaving things open to interpretation too! So I print my own flags on repurposed bedsheets with icons of the hand-made and the natural world. Like the Buddhist flags, edges are intentionally left raw. Almost all the materials (even the thread) are things that would otherwise have gone to a landfill.

This banner is more exceptional than the others in my shop. A portion of the sale price of this banner will be donated to Morris Animal Refuge in Philadelphia in the name of Rebecca Westcott, who drew the starling flag as a tattoo for our good friend Mars. Becky isn't around anymore and even the people who didn't know her all that well yet, like me, won't ever recover completely. But she left some great art and some great spirit. You can read about her & see work here: http://www.mumblemagazine.com/407beckywestcott.html and here: http://www.marychen.com/archives/000105.html

harvest prayer flags

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:00:46 -0500

$30.00
Great for the garden or the kitchen, these vegetable prayer flags spread encouragement for harvests, health, and fresh, yummy food everywhere! This set extols the delectability of carrots, garlic, tomatoes, mushrooms, corn and asparagus.

These are inspired by Tibetan buddhist prayer flags, which monks hang so the prayers printed on them (traditionally in sanskrit with an image of the buddha) can be whisked into the universe with help from rain, wind, sunshine. When we are too preoccupied to hope the best for the world at all times, the flags are a constant prayer. They're even left unhemmed intentionally, the quicker to disperse their message.

I love the idea, but wanted something more universal. I like to know what I'm praying for - but I like leaving things open to interpretation too! So I print my own flags on repurposed bedsheets with icons of the hand-made and the natural world.

This one-of-a-kind banner is screenprinted with a gocco (a table-top screenprinter) on repurposed bedsheets. Almost every material is upcycled or saved from a landfill. It's 35 inches from the first flag to the last, with generous ends to tie it up with. Each flag is about 9 x 6.5 inches.

anatomy prayer flags

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:07:22 -0500

$30.00
Meditating on anatomy is the best! I don't meditate often, but when I do, I find that thinking about the structure of my body and how it's all put together is an easy thing to focus on. I love it so much I made a string of prayer flags for it, with a flag dedicated to the brain (for thinking), teeth (for taking things in and digesting), heart (for loving), inner ear (for balance and listening), vertebrae (for strength), and pelvic bone (for creativity).

These are inspired by Tibetan buddhist prayer flags, which monks hang so the prayers printed on them (traditionally in sanskrit with an image of the buddha) can be whisked into the universe with help from rain, wind, sunshine. When we are too preoccupied to hope the best for the world at all times, the flags are a constant prayer. They're even left unhemmed intentionally, the quicker to disperse their message.

I love the idea, but wanted something more universal. I like to know what I'm praying for - but I like leaving things open to interpretation too! So I print my own flags on repurposed bedsheets with icons of the hand-made and the natural world.

This one-of-a-kind banner is screenprinted with a gocco (a table-top screenprinter) on repurposed bedsheets. It's 42 inches from the first flag to the last, with generous ends to tie it up with. Each flag is about 9 x 6.5 inches. Note that your banner will be the exact same colors as the listing photo, but the colors may not be in the exact same order.

You can also combine any flags of your choice to make a personalized banner through my "custom prayer flags" listing elsewhere in my shop.

mix and match knitting earrings

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:50:49 -0500

$12.00
these simple little post earrings can be mixed up to form a slightly mismatched pair featuring your choice of knitting stitches in action.

10 millimeter stainless steel post earrings are sealed with a dollop of glassy resin. each pair comes on a card cut from calendar cover to pretty them up even more for gifting.

pick your own pair in the "notes to seller" section at checkout. if you leave that field blank i'll choose a pair for you. choose from:

knit (yellow)
purl (green)
cable (red)
rib (blue)

this listing is for one pair of knitting earrings. please convo me with questions!

mix and match cow earrings

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:50:49 -0500

$12.00
these simple little post earrings can be mixed up to form a slightly mismatched pair featuring your choice of bovine friends.

10 millimeter stainless steel post earrings are sealed with a dollop of glassy resin. each pair comes on a card cut from calendar cover to pretty them up even more for gifting.

pick your own pair in the "notes to seller" section at checkout. if you don't leave a note, i'll choose a nice combination for you. choose from:

texas longhorn (green background)
hereford (pink background)
devon (yellow background)
jersey calf (blue background)
dutch friesian (blue background)
swiss brown (fuschia background)
white brahma (gold background, not pictured)

this listing is for one pair of cow earrings. please convo me with questions!

mix and match dog earrings

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:50:49 -0500

$12.00
these simple little post earrings can be mixed up to form a slightly mismatched pair featuring your choice of canine friends.

10 millimeter stainless steel post earrings are sealed with a dollop of glassy resin. each pair comes on a card cut from calendar cover to pretty them up even more for gifting.

pick your own pair in the "notes to seller" section at checkout. if you leave that field blank i'll choose a pair for you. choose from:

Saint Bernard (pink background)
Cocker Spaniel (blue background)
Cairn Terrier (pink background)
Sheepdog (yellow background)
Collie (yellow background)
Jack Russell Terrier (green background)

this listing is for one pair of dog earrings. please convo me with questions!

PEACE prayer flags

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:59:00 -0500

mix and match kitty cat earrings

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:46:38 -0400

$12.00
these little post earrings can be mixed up to form a slightly mismatched pair featuring your choice of felines (inside or out).

10 millimeter stainless steel post earrings are sealed with a drop of glassy resin. each pair comes on a card cut from calendar cover to pretty them up even more for gifting.

pick your own pair in the "notes to seller" section at checkout. choose from:

brown tabby
grey tabby
orange domestic longhair
siamese face (not pictured)

this listing is for one pair of cat earrings. please convo me with questions!

mix and match butterfly earrings

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:57:41 -0400

$12.00
these simple little post earrings can be mixed up to form a slightly mismatched pair featuring your choice of butterfly and moth wing illustrations.

10 millimeter stainless steel post earrings are sealed with a dollop of glassy resin. each pair comes on a card cut from calendar cover to pretty them up even more for gifting.

pick your own pair in the "notes to seller" section at checkout. if you don't leave a note, i'll choose a nice combination for you. choose from (left to right in the second picture) spotted, orange, blue, green and red.

this listing is for one pair of butterfly earrings. please convo me with questions!

mix and match monkey earrings

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:52:57 -0400

$12.00
these simple little post earrings can be mixed up to form a slightly mismatched pair featuring your choice of monkeys and apes.

10 millimeter silver-plated post earrings are sealed with a dollop of glassy resin and securely held on with barrel earring backs. each pair comes on a card cut from calendar cover to pretty them up even more for gifting.

pick your own pair in the "notes to seller" section at checkout. if you don't leave a note, i'll choose a nice combination for you. choose (clockwise from top, in the second picture) vervet, mandrill, orangutan, or baboon.

this listing is for one pair of monkey earrings. please convo me with questions!

mix and match flowering cactus earrings

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:52:57 -0400

$12.00
these simple little post earrings can be mixed up to form a slightly mismatched pair featuring your choice of cacti in bloom.

10 millimeter stainless steel post earrings are sealed with a dollop of glassy resin. each pair comes on a card cut from calendar cover to pretty them up even more for gifting.

pick your own pair in the "notes to seller" section at checkout. if you don't leave a note, i'll choose a nice combination for you. choose from:

California Barrel (blue background)
Red Torch (orange background)
Pancake Prickly Pear (green background)
Saguaro (light blue background)
Engelmann's Pear (yellow background)

this listing is for one pair of cactus earrings. please convo me with questions!

harvest prayer flags

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:52:34 -0400

$25.00
Great for the garden or the kitchen, these vegetable prayer flags spread encouragement for harvests, health, and fresh, yummy food everywhere! This set extols the delectability of carrots, corn, broccoli, garlic, and tomatoes.

These are inspired by Tibetan buddhist prayer flags, which monks hang so the prayers printed on them (traditionally in sanskrit with an image of the buddha) can be whisked into the universe with help from rain, wind, sunshine. When we are too preoccupied to hope the best for the world at all times, the flags are a constant prayer. They're even left unhemmed intentionally, the quicker to disperse their message.

I love the idea, but wanted something more universal. I like to know what I'm praying for - but I like leaving things open to interpretation too! So I print my own flags on repurposed bedsheets with icons of the hand-made and the natural world.

This one-of-a-kind banner is screenprinted with a gocco (a table-top screenprinter) on repurposed bedsheets. It's 35 inches from the first flag to the last, with generous ends to tie it up with. Each flag is about 9 x 6.5 inches.

hearts prayer flags

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:08:12 -0400

$30.00
Meditating on anatomy is the best! I don't meditate often, but when I do, I find that thinking about my heart draws me deeper. It's a wonder to me that emotions and desires and hope seem so centered in the actual, physical thing - which is in itself an amazing piece of work.

These are inspired by Tibetan buddhist prayer flags, which monks hang so the prayers printed on them (traditionally in sanskrit with an image of the buddha) can be whisked into the universe with help from rain, wind, sunshine. When we are too preoccupied to hope the best for the world at all times, the flags are a constant prayer. They're even left unhemmed intentionally, the quicker to disperse their message.

I love the idea, but wanted something more universal. I like to know what I'm praying for - but I like leaving things open to interpretation too! So I print my own flags on repurposed bedsheets with icons of the hand-made and the natural world.

This one-of-a-kind banner is screenprinted with a gocco (a table-top screenprinter) on repurposed bedsheets. It's 42 inches from the first flag to the last, with generous ends to tie it up with. Each flag is about 9 x 6.5 inches. Like the Buddhist flags, edges are intentionally left raw. Almost all the materials (even the thread) are things that would otherwise have gone to a landfill.

bird prayer flags

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:01:21 -0400

$30.00
This one-of-a-kind banner in honor of the birds in our lives features a starling, bird wing, nest, bird claw, and hatchling. It's screenprinted with a gocco on repurposed bedsheets, and is about 42 inches from the first flag to the last, with generous ends to tie it up with. Each flag is about 9 x 6.5 inches.

These are inspired by Tibetan Buddhist prayer flags, which monks hang so the prayers printed on them (traditionally in sanskrit with an image of the Buddha) can be whisked into the universe with help from rain, wind, sunshine. When we are too preoccupied to hope the best for the world at all times, the flags are a constant prayer. They're even left unhemmed intentionally, the quicker to disperse their message.

I love the idea, but wanted something more universal. I like to know what I'm praying for - but I like leaving things open to interpretation too! So I print my own flags on repurposed bedsheets with icons of the hand-made and the natural world. Like the Buddhist flags, edges are intentionally left raw. Almost all the materials (even the thread) are things that would otherwise have gone to a landfill.

This banner is more exceptional than the others in my shop. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this banner will be donated to Morris Animal Refuge in Philadelphia in the name of Rebecca Westcott, who drew the starling flag as a tattoo for our good friend Mars. Becky isn't around anymore and even the people who didn't know her all that well yet, like me, won't ever recover completely. But she left some great art and some great spirit. You can read about her & see work here: http://www.mumblemagazine.com/407beckywestcott.html and here: http://www.marychen.com/archives/000105.html