Wednesday, March 16, 2011

a mandela for
St Patrick's Day.
One O' my favorite celebrations*.
Celtic knots and labyrinth
with an Asian feel.
 Praying for Japan 
on an Irish holiday.


drawn For Inspiration Avenue
*I'm Irish ya know.

ALSO will donate $1 to Red Cross (for Japan)
for every comment here and at gemmashouse.

27 comments:

  1. Great idea....I hope you get lots of comments. I like how you combined the Irish theme with an Asian flair.

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  2. Roslyn Michelle HensonMarch 16, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    You are the best and I hope you go broke with millions of comments on how wonderful your blogs are and so are you, beautiful lady.

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  3. I do love the mandala and your gift is awesome.

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  4. When the worst happens, there are no borders.

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  5. I like what Annie said. It is so heartwarming to see how some of us in this world will come together to help each other in times of need. Love the shamrock, Gemma. Also Irish in my blood and today is my youngest daughter's birthday too!

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  6. The horror and tragedy over there is heartbreaking. I lost everything in a fire last month, but I unlike most of those poor people I had a place to go live, a job, and my life resumed pretty much as it was. I cannot imagine what the future holds for Japan. Bless you for doing what you can. Perle Champion

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  7. Popped in to add my comment. Hope you raise lots to help the Japanese.

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  9. This mandala is so cute! I love the flow of the lines.

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  10. I have to share this page with my sister .... she will love it like I do! Thank you for caring and for sharing! Brightest of Blessings to you and your family!! =) <3 Much Love and Light!!

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  11. What a great thing to do

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  12. Thank you President Obama,
    "All of us are heartbroken by the images of what's happening in Japan and we're reminded of how American leadership is critical to our closest allies," Obama said in Washington.

    "Even if those allies are themselves economically advanced and powerful, there are moments where they need our help, and we're bound together by a common humanity."

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  13. what a lovely thought to have and the mande is a great source of insperation. I hope you achieve what you want with this peaceful way to conquring and helping japan in their hour of need.

    michelle

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  14. a beautiful and pertinent mandala! i'll be revisiting your page quite soon! thanks gemma :)

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  15. May the blessing of light be on you—
    light without and light within.
    May the blessed sunlight shine on you
    and warm your heart
    till it glows like a great peat fire.

    this is a wonderful Idea and charitable donation that you are doing. Thank you, I forwarded the link to a friend in Japan, to show him not "all" westerners are ~!@#$.
    Blessed Be.
    M

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  16. God Bless You Gemma. Your heart is big. If anyone wants to help further, they can text HELP to 90999. You will be billed $10 by your wireless company which goes to the Red Cross. The Red Cross website can verify this. Gemma, you are loved. xoxo

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  17. Lovely Gemma! Happy St. Patrick's Day. Thanks for donating for comments. xo Theresa

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  18. Gemma,

    Love the tone on tone greens and the black line work is fantastic! Good job!

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  19. I love the way you framed the clover with the celtic know- brilliantly simple!

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  20. This is AWESOME! I love it, Im Irish, too!
    great idea to donate money for every comment! xo

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  21. Oh Gemma! This is SO very pretty! Well done!

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  22. This is stunning - I love this mandala. The detail in the border and the maze effect is great. I'm trying to learn how to draw celtic knots - this has spurred me on. How lovely of you to think about donating per comment!
    Kat X

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