Inspire Others: October 2010

It's almost over!!!

October-Breast Cancer Awareness month is almost over and I don't want to say good bye just yet.

My dear Mother, Gladys has recovered very well from her MAMAS surgery and we all are looking forward to a new chapter into our lives. She desided to leave everything in God's hands. She does not like the idea of going into Quimo once again and we are 100% supporting her decision. I know in my heart and believes that she will come out victorious in this fight. God Bless You Today and Always!!! I love you Mom.

Sending you my thoughts and prayes for those who are still fighting cancer and hope you all find any support system (families, friends, support groups) they are an important part when dealing with cancer and what it does to a human soul.

Here are some thoughts for you:

What Cancer Will Not Do

Cancer is so limited...

It cannot cripple love.

It cannot shatter hope.

It cannot corrode faith.

It cannot eat away peace.

It cannot destroy confidence.

It cannot kill friendships.

It cannot shut out memories.

It cannot silence courage.

It cannot reduce eternal life.

It cannot quench the Spirit.

You are in God's Hands.

Altered Books Workshop

This is a great book to add to your collection. If you have any old books and would like to transform them into something entirely new. This book will guide you to create beautiful, artistic and inspiring works of art. From: Tools & Materials, Choosing the right book, Developing a Theme and general process To:

Basic, Intermediate and Creative Techniques. You can even use this techniques to apply it to your ATC, ATPC and other altered projects you enjoy the most.

So go ahead and check it out! You may find this book at Michaels craft stores, Book stores or Amazon.

I have this book and I give it a 10!

I use this book as reference of techniques to apply on my art making.

DW Blog Challenge #22- A rose is a Rose

Original Photo from DW Blog Challenge

My Inspirations:

How? Where? to publish my own Book or e-magazine

Well, I've found another way to expose my artworks to the world. Check out this interesting websites some are FREE, that's right FREE!!! and some you have to pay a monthly fee. They are easy to navigate and very beautiful templates for all kinds of needs. Just CREATE, PUBLISH, SHARE AND SALE. Check out which one offert the best features you need to create a perfect way to MAXIMIZE YOUR EXPOSURE. Instead of having an Artists Statement or Bio in your next Art Exhibition or Art Fair, why not make it more interesting by having a book that you can sell with your artwork, statements, poems, etc...or just make one for this Christmas. Great Gift Idea! or just run your very own e-magazine about what you love to do and have people subcribe to your magazine and share it with others on the web. I'm a member of http://www.blurb.com/ and http://www.openzine.com/
but, I'm still looking!!! ;-)))
http://www.blurb.com/

Getting Started with Blurb Booksmart from Blurb Books on Vimeo.
http://www.lulu.com/ -http://www.lulu.com/en/about/demo.php?cid=en_tab_demo
https://www.createspace.com/

http://www.openzine.com/ -online self publish magazine.
http://go.editionduo.com/- great prices!
http://www.studentpublishing.com/ - This one is great for storytellers, students book. classroom books, etc...
http://www.uniflip.com/
http://www.emagcreator.com/
http://free-magazine-creator.qarchive.org/
http://bookletcreator.com/
Also Check out my e-magazines "COLOURIST" by MoMeMa
READ! My on-line magazine

EDITION 1

COLOURIST by MoMeMa
Mixed Media Fetish

EDITION 2

COLOURIST by MoMeMa
What is Scanography Art?

DW Blog Challenge #21- Breast Cancer

Take a Digital Challenge @ http://www.digital-whisper.blogspot.com/

Thank you Kimmie for posting this challenge in honor of my mother!

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

"She's watching over me"

Digital Art by MoMeMa

ENJOY!

Find more photos like this on Digital Whisper I'm a member of this Fabulous site!

Pink on Wednesdays!

Great Findings:

I have been wearing Pink since my mother was diagnosed with Cancer, specially on Wednesday for work.

She always surprises me with something PINK to wear. This is going to be fun! and besides my students will have a laugh ;-)))

My Warrior Virtual Patch

Check out my quilt patch I made for my mother.
this link will take you to the Virtual Quilt►pulse Launch Quilt►Search for patch►Enter Keyword: MoMeMa►Search►Read All of them! or make your own!.
http://ngfv.fordvehicles.com/warriorsinpink/quilt/index.asp?patchID=35442&ContainerID=2417

Their meanings?

Honoring!

Breast Cancer Awareness: A Special section. Honoring those who had fight and still fighting for a cure.
The Orlando Sentinel newspaper Orlando, FL
Sunday, October 10, 2010

Voices of HOPE! To our dear Mother: Gladys E. Martinez

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Digital Art Orchestra- Silent Auction

This are some of my new Digital Art that I designed for my daughter's Orchestra Dinner Concert.

I'll be donating some of my framed Digitals for a silent auction that will help raise money for the Orchestra class. My Daughter is in Chambers Orchestra and she plays the Violin.

I love to watch her play!

A Simple Pink Ribbon

The Pink Ribbon is symbolic of Feminity due to its pink color and soft
rounded contours. It could signify womanhood and sisterhood...it is
representative of two arms embracing, crossed in a soft and gentle gesture
of caring. It can be said that the inside space of the ribbon is shaped like
an inverted tear drop, because Breast Cancer can turn your life upside
down and for all the sadness that this disease can bring.

It could also be said that at the point where the ribbon overlaps, it holds
a space for hope. A place of determination and spirit to quietly rest.
It is a sign of strength of the heart and soul. It keeps out bitterness and
despair. The tails of the ribbon flare gently outward indicative of the
direction that we must move in, to provide research to conquer this disease.

It tells the story of persistence and patience, of assertiveness and of ability,
of connecting and conducting.

It is not just a simple pink ribbon, is it?

I will wear my pink ribbon to honor every woman I know who has faced
the challenge of Breast Cancer and for every woman that I will never
know as well.
by Catherine McQuade RN

My mother found this poem on a brochure while visiting her oncologist and
she wanted me to share it with all of you. I never thought that this simple pink ribbon
would be so meaningful to my life and my family and that's why...
I WEAR PINK FOR MY MOTHER TODAY!