Mandala Card for InCoWriMo

InCoWriMo is in full effect, and while I am a little behind, I am determined to write 28 letters this month.  


But what is a letter without a little art?  I decided to decorate a blank card with some of the new mandala patterns that I have been practicing.  I think it turned out really well.


I also included a little crochet heart, since it's almost Valentine's Day.  I love adding little extras to my letters, and that often means a crocheted applique.  The recipient then has something they can use in a creative way and pass on to someone else.

Are you participating in InCoWriMo?

Do you like to send letters and happy mail?

February: Month of Mandalas

As I was creating my cover page for the month of February in my Bullet Journal, I was trying to think of a good theme for the month.  All of a sudden I realized that I was drawing a mandala heart, and the theme was decided.  I've decided to expand the theme from my bullet journal to all my crafty endeavors for the month of February.

Welcome to my month of mandalas!

I really enjoy drawing mandalas and I am always looking for new patterns and shapes to fill the circles.  I went to Instagram, found a mandala artist that I really like(@sine_art) and created a spread in my sketchbook with patterns inspired by her work.

 I then realized that I have never tried crocheting a mandala, so I looked up some patterns, and plan to crochet at least one mandala this month.  I am also working on an altered book and I think that mandalas will figure prominently in that project also.





Imagine my surprise when I was browsing videos on Youtube this afternoon and found a mandala challenge for the month of February.  The challenge involves sacred geometry, and I think I will give it a try.  I am looking forward to a month filled with mandalas and relaxation.

Do you draw or crochet mandalas?  

Are you trying the sacred geometry challenge?

Do you ever choose a crafty theme for the month?