Creative Inspirations

Well, this post is not craft related, but I was so impressed by one of those e-mail chain messages my friend sent me, I thought I would pass it along in my blog.  The pictures accompanying the e-mail were absolutely stunning.  

THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD

 

A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present “Seven Wonders of the World.” Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes:

1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
2. Taj Mahal
3. Grand Canyon
4. Panama Canal
5. Empire State bjuilding
6. St. Peter's Basilica
7. China's Great Wall

While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student had not finished her paper yet. So, she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The girl replied, “Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because there were so many.”

The teacher said, “Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help.”

The girl hesitated, then read: “I think the 'Seven Wonders of the World' are:

1. To See
2. To Hear
3. To Touch
4. To Taste
5. To Feel
6. To Laugh
7. And to Love”

The room was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop. The things we overlook as simple and ordinary and that we take for granted are truly wondrous!   

Once in a while we need to be reminded that the most precious things in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man.  In our often feeble way, we try to replicate the natural beauty and wonders in our world which serve as our creative inspirations.

CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS FROM THE ARTWORK OF SUSAN WHEELER

I love the whimsical creativity of Susan Wheeler's art.  I found these images doing a Google search.  Hope you enjoy.

VETERAN'S DAY INSPIRATIONAL VINTAGE ART

I can't leave this post today without remembering our veterans on the remembrance day.  I was proud to serve in the U. S. Navy where I met my dear husband.  We have been married for 42 wonderful years.  

These images are free and available on the Vintage Holiday Crafts website.