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Old playing cards art

Charly C.
Old playing cards art
Old playing cards art

Hi everyone! This entry is a bit different because i won't be reviewing anything in particular. Instead, i want to present you with most of the court cards from 2 old playing card decks. The decks and better said the cards were found in an apartment belonging to my partner's great-aunt (? i think this was the relationship). Said aunt is no longer with us, as i related more in this blog post. I don't have many things to say about the cards i found and took photos of, specifically to share with everyone here. Enjoy the images! I'm sharing these images because i'm wondering why did they stop printing...

Elsa Schiaparelli's Private Album

Charly C.
Elsa Schiaparelli's Private Album
Elsa Schiaparelli's Private Album

Hi all! Elsa Schiaparelli's Private Album is a "coffee table book." I don't really know what a "coffee table book" is, but i think this one counts as that. I don't have an actual coffee table and i don't have a proper bookshelf either. Most of my books are resting on the wide window sill. I have at least 2 windows I don't use because it's not practical, one in each room. I mentioned this book briefly on my blog, in the My Crafting Book Collection post. I learned about Elsa from the book in the lower-left corner in the picture above. I became intrigued by her creations because they were wild for...

Red Ribbon Symbolism

Charly C.
Red Ribbon Symbolism
Red Ribbon Symbolism

Hello! Those who own the Shadowscapes tarot will notice that Stephanie likes using a red ribbon in her deck. This red ribbon adds yet another layer of meaning to the cards we see it on. It's mostly things we need to keep in mind, pay attention to, be wary of... Sometimes, the ribbon is rather obvious and at other times, it can go almost unnoticed. Because it is featured quite a lot, and because it can point to so many things, it's important to know a bit more about it. Interpreting the red ribbon is not easy. But this presentation is a start. I hope. It's good to keep in mind that the red ribbon...

Art For Mindfulness - coloring book

Charly C.
Art For Mindfulness - coloring book
Art For Mindfulness - coloring book

Hi all!! Despite coloring being generally considered a children’s activity, more and more coloring books are printed these days and they target adults. These books are usually called “Art for Mindfulness” or “Mandalas for Mindfulness” and they’re a perfect way to relax at the end of a stressful day, especially for those who dislike watching TV and prefer a more rewarding activity instead. Opinions on the book I got one of these books too, as a Christmas present - I really wanted one. My motive was to have another way to explore my creativity and to express myself, other than writing or cooking....