Friday, March 2, 2012

Lenten Reflections

In the Catholic Church, we are celebrating the season of Lent, forty days of drawing closer to God through prayer, fasting and repentance.  Last year, I made an Artist Trading Card for each day of Lent. Here they are in my ATC album...


I wrote my reflection for the day on the back of the ATC. 


And I thought of posting an ATC from this collection for this year's Lent.


Of course that didn't happen since I didn't get to scan them.


Completing this set last year encouraged me to try to make my prayer journal an art journal as well.  


Here is one of my pages for this Lent...


If you would like to celebrate Lent with your family, here is a free Easter Devotional Book (to make a Jesus Tree) by Ann Voscamp.  May this season be a special time for you as well.  

I'm linking up with Paint Party Friday, Studio Sneak Peek, Faith Filled Friday, Sunday Sketches and Inspire Me Monday.
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57 comments:

  1. Maria OntiverosMarch 2, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Wow - such beautiful work! I gave up chips for lent this year. Seems a little pedestrian in comparison - LOL!
    Rinda

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  2. laura.krokos@uscm.orgMarch 2, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Wow. Swing all these is like heaven. So beautiful!!!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 2, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Beautiful journal page Peggy! I remember your ATCs from last year. They are awesome. Happy PPF! :-)

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  4. Helen CampbellMarch 2, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Your cards are wonderful, as is your journal page. Wishing you a blessed Lent.

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  5. UnknownMarch 2, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Beautiful work :)

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  6. NordljusMarch 2, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Beautiful art work, they look great together, and I like how colourful they are.

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  7. Carolyn DubeMarch 2, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    How powerful to see all of your Lent ATC's together! WOW!

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  8. SarahMarch 2, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    These are fabulous and the colours amazing!! Love how you've written in curves!!! Thanks for sharing your space Sarah at 1 - having a late WOYWW peek on Friday!

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  9. KokopelliMarch 2, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Oh my, so many beautiful cards! Can't stop looking.

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  10. carlareyMarch 2, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Such beautiful cards. It must be really uplifting to go back and reread them all.

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  11. carol l mckMarch 2, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    Peggy ~ delightful, colorful and joyful creations ~namaste, carol (A Creative Harbor) Happy PPF ^_^ ~

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  12. UnknownMarch 2, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    What a wonderful idea! Each one is so unique and beautiful. A great way to reflect on this season.

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  13. UnknownMarch 2, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    these are so beautiful my friend ! I am so inspired by them.
    -KAT-

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  14. Mary C. NasserMarch 2, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    So glad you posted this collection!
    Love that the ATC have art on both sides. The written reflection on the backs is a great idea, too!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  15. UnknownMarch 3, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Your work is so beautiful.

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  16. paulineMarch 3, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    Wow. You make me wanna take up religion. :-)

    Your cards are absolutely amazing. You really have a way with lettering and colours... just beautiful! Happy PPF! xoxo

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  17. sonyamacdesignsMarch 3, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    awesome ... beautiful work!

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  18. JillMarch 3, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    These are just lovely! What a wonderful idea. I've really enjoyed looking at them.

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  19. MarveLes Art StudiosMarch 3, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Love them; love the idea. Well done!

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  20. FayeMarch 3, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    Peggy, I so much enjoy seeing your beautiful artwork. I know when I come here it will be receiving a bit of spiritual food.

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  21. CindyMarch 3, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    I really like that idea of an ATC for each day of Lent (or Advent)plus the reflection - what a beautiful keepsake (and idea) I am pinning this to remember!

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  22. MollyMarch 3, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    very joyous and colorful

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  23. UnknownMarch 3, 2012 at 3:13 AM

    Wow!! They are so colorful and inspiring!!

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  24. Robin Panzer ArtMarch 3, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    A really lovely page Peggy. Happy PPF! #20 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

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  25. NettyMarch 3, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    A terrific idea and loving your page. Happy PPF and enjoy the weekend, Annette x

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  26. Jennifer {Studio JRU}March 3, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Wow Peggy... that is such a beautiful way to reflect on Lent! Such a great idea! You could make a Lenten book from those! :)

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  27. Daniele ValoisMarch 3, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    very nice. YOu have a beautiful style!

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  28. EVAMarch 3, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Beautiful! They must be wonderful to look back on and reread.

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  29. AnonymousMarch 3, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    beautiful work, you are so talented,

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  30. AnnaMarch 3, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    oh how I love Ann Voskamps book and blog. Your ATC collection from last years Lent is breathtaking! I love the color choices and the verses that I can read clearly. What a beautiful treasure you have created.

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  31. Martha from ilove2paintMarch 3, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    All of them are so beautiful! Great colors. And the page is very pretty. I celebrate Lent too!

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  32. AngenitaMarch 3, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    They are beautifull anf I really like how the letters are written on your atc. It looks like there is a light behind them.
    Good luck and enjoy your season of Lent.

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  33. Jen PriceMarch 3, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Wow! Those are incredible! I love all the colors.

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  34. *jean*March 3, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    beautiful!! happy PPF!

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  35. Sadee SchillingMarch 4, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    What a great idea, to make an ATC for every day of Lent. I love the way you use your beautiful art to focus on the Lord!

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  36. JanineMarch 4, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    How wonder- joy- and coöoufull.
    I love this inspiering cards. They should be published and sold

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  37. JKWMarch 4, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    This is a fantastic idea.. .. .. I love the look of them and the thought behind them. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  38. MaryMarch 4, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    What a wonderful collection of atc's you have created for Lent...they are beautiful, as is your journal page.

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  39. JennyMarch 4, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Oh Peggy... your ATC's are incredibly stunning... I love that each one has a reflection on it... and your book page is gorgeous... you draw so beautifully...

    Hugs
    Jenny x

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  40. Marie Lost Bird StudioMarch 4, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!!
    Have a lovely Sunday.
    XO Marie

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  41. VickiMarch 4, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    I love this! Your ATCs are just amazing. I would love to see them all. Thank you for the link too. We need some time to reflect as a family. The past week has been so busy time to prioritize again.

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  42. SabinaMarch 4, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Love the softness of the colors in all your works, and the subtle color blends.

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  43. Anne MandaMarch 5, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    Beautiful, evocative work! <3

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  44. Serendipity StampingMarch 5, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful art work for Lent. I always enjoy visiting you, even though I don't always leave a comment. #160

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  45. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    I love this so much.....I too am in the midst of Lent and I love your reminder to stay close and pray each and every day.....You ACEOs are amazing and the journal will be amazing too....Bless your heart!!!!

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  46. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    I love so much you pieces. They are always beautiful and full of meaning, they always bring me peace!

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  47. Renee!March 5, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    Beautiful cards! I love "The Lord is My Shepherd..." one!!!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Renee
    PPF
    xoxo

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  48. Tracey FKMarch 5, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    your colour and line work really comes alive seeing these all together like this... amazing collection of your skills on display...xx

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  49. LorraineMarch 5, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Fantastic selection of pages!

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  50. AnnabelleMarch 5, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    An incredible lovely collection of work and so meaningful. Thanks for sharing: )

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  51. GwenMarch 6, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    A fabulous way to use ATCs
    xx

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  52. SandyMarch 6, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    This is a beautiful and meaningful collection of art, what true treasure of devotion and legacy of faith. Deeply touched, thank you for that.

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  53. DVArtistMarch 7, 2012 at 2:23 AM

    This turned out so beautiful. Great art.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  54. Lesley EdmondsMarch 9, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    I missed these ATCs. Truly and beautiful devotion. And this year's page is very powerful with a clear message. Just wonderful.

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  55. Create With JoyMarch 12, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    These are SO gorgeous and inspirational Peggy! Thanks for sharing at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy!

    I'm following you on Linky Followers & invite you to join me there too!

    Create With Joy
    http://create-with-joy.com

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  56. Lynn CohenMarch 17, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Such a lovely series. Nice to bring your spirituality into your art this way.

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