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Signups for the “The Illuminated Phrase” start today, and close in about two weeks.  I’m no good with deadlines!  I’ve decided to make it show and tell rather than a swap, because we will probably be picking words that are meaningful or funny to ourselves.  Also, I’ve set up a flickr group for the show and tell.  This is a no pressure activity, purely for creative fun.  As I sense there are several of us feeling overwhelmed these days.  Make this one a de-stresser, it doesn’t have to be mailed out, you can photograph your work so the flaws are on the back side, and the limits of how you go about this are totally up to you.  Would like everyone to have their pictures posted on or close to November 1st. 

If you are just popping in here is the idea:

You’re reading a book and you come across an interesting string of words, a phrase, or a description that sticks with you.  Or maybe you have phrases or random words tucked away in a little notebook.  Now you take that phrase or words and you illuminate them in whatever medium you want – paper, printing, embroidery, sewing, photo collage – the list is endless.  Mr. Webster defines the word illuminate this way:  2.  a) to make clear; explain; elucidate  b) to inform; instruct; enlighten  3.  to make illustrious, glorious, or famous   5.  to decorate….with designs, tracings, etc……..   I’ve edited a little.  If anyone is interested let me know.

Looking forward to this!  But seriously if you don’t have time for this or aren’t interested you won’t hurt my feelings at all.  I’d make a great salesman wouldn’t I?  “Here buy this product, but only if you really, really want to.”  “Are you sure you want to buy this from me, hmmmm, maybe you should think about it for a while.”  “Oh, you are going to buy it. Great! Oh, but don’t worry about paying for it.  Here just take it.  No, really I insist.”