from the bottom of my heart

SDC24: Valentine or Love

Stampotique Designer's Challenge

I wanted to share my contribution to Stampotique Designer's Challenge.
If you have not visited Stampotique, you should. Speaking of Valentine's Day... I love love their stamps.

Love Life Mon Ami

What is St. Valentine's Day?

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14 as a festival of romance and affection. People send greeting cards called valentines to their sweethearts, their friends, and members of their families.

Valentine's Day comes on the feast of two different Christian martyrs named Valentine. But the customs connected with the day have nothing to do with the lives of the saints. They probably come from an ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia which took place every February 15. The festival honored Juno, the Roman goddess of women and marriage, and Pan, the god of nature.

Years ago, people held many beliefs in connection with Valentine's Day. One of the oldest beliefs said that birds chose their mates on February 14.

Most Valentine's Day customs were concerned with romance or the choice of a mate. The Romans celebrated their feast of Lupercalia as a lovers' festival for young people. Young men and women chose partners for the festival by drawing names by chance from a box. Then the partners exchanged gifts as a sign of affection. They usually continued to enjoy one another's company long after the festival. Many such courtships ended in marriage.

Watercolor Paintings

Happy Wednesday~ I wanted to share some recent watercolor paintings that I created regarding Scotland.... It has been a long time since I have painted..... let's say college. WOW- Having fun with it.

June 2010

In Scotland visiting the Lock. I ran into Nessie the Lock Ness Monster. She was kind enough to pop up to the surface and say Hello. She is known to be elusive.... so this was a rare opportunity.

Thanks for stopping by.

Enjoy-!

Sarinda

Was your New Years resolution to take some ART Classes? Have you wanted to Learn How Glass Artists DO IT?

Well here is your chance. I will be teaching for the U of U continuing education Feb 5th - Feb 26th.

Click the link above to go to the Life Long Learning Page for more details.

Latest Creation.....

It has been awhile since I have posted anything!!

Life has been a bit busy.

This is my next upload to Scrap Yourself Design Team addition it is to go live tomorrow. So it is a sneak peek.

This image was of camping with some great friends this last summer in Southern Utah. What a beautiful place. I thought it was appropriate due to the fact that I am missing the SUN.

Wishing you all the best to come in the New Year-!

Enjoy......