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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Easter

Bella and the Butterflies (Original Digital Collage by Bella Q)
 “April's air stirs in
Willow-leaves...a butterfly
Floats and balances”
― Matsuo Bashō, Japanese Haiku


The Caterpillar was the first to speak.

"What size do you want to be?" it asked.

"Oh, I'm not particular as to size," Alice hastily replied; "only one doesn't like changing so often, you know."

"I don't know," said the Caterpillar. 
                                                                                                         -Alice in Wonderland


“I dreamed I was a butterfly, flitting around in the sky; then I awoke. Now I wonder: Am I a man who dreamt of being a butterfly, or am I a butterfly dreaming that I am a man?”  -Chuang Tzu


32 comments:

  1. mispapelicosMarch 31, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    Wonderful You, my dear Bella coveres in blue butterflies, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
    True magic.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx

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  2. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    So so Beautiful ..... love your Picture - artwork.

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  3. Ivy BlackMarch 31, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous. Proper inspiration you are.
    xxxx

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  4. de|constructedMarch 31, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    Oh Bella! This is fantastic!

    Wish you happy easter!

    Hugs!
    Gigi

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  5. Sara KristiinaMarch 31, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    Happy easter darling, how magical pictures!:)

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  6. Pull Your Socks Up!March 31, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    Surely we can find some enthusiastic and highly gifted artist with thick callouses on their fingers to craft you a blue butterfly dress? Silk of course. xoxoxoxoxoxox

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  7. GeeGeeMarch 31, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Happy Easter!

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  8. Sharon SMarch 31, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Hi my dear-wow Bella that is stunning, you look amazing! Happy Easter xxx

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  9. ShybikerMarch 31, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Lovely. Artistic and endearing. Like you.

    Transformations in nature, like those of butterflies, resonate deeply with many of us who differ on the inside than how we're perceived on the outside. We dream, wildly, of becoming ourselves, emerging from a chrysalis and displaying beauty that previously had been unseen.

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  10. thorne garnetMarch 31, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    So cool.

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  11. AngieMarch 31, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    All covered inbutterflies in such a magical blue hue and you so resemble of a fairy =the 40+ bloggers fairy ,perhaps? kisses, angie

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  12. Hollie Black-RamseyMarch 31, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Ah I love that collage. So pretty!!

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  13. Tami Von ZalezMarch 31, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Look at you butterfly grrrl! Neat ~

    Happy Easter ...

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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  14. PattiMarch 31, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    covered in blue butterflies - how beautiful! happy Easter to you.

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  15. Becky March 31, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Beautiful pic of you and I love the poetry :)
    Becky

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  16. Heather FonsecaMarch 31, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Stop everything and start making digital collages! Wow Bella! That is so good.

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  17. VixMarch 31, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    A vision of beauty and a feast for the soul! Rock on! x

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  18. Tilda E.March 31, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Oh Bella, I love this! You are getting really good at the digital collage thing :)

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  19. Anupriya DGMarch 31, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Well....of course, butterflies can never be far from blooms! :)

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  20. A BRIT GREEKMarch 31, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Such a beautiful post B! I love that digital montage surrounded by blue butterflies. I love butterflies in a huge way, so this post and the words speak to me.
    Hope you're having a lovely weekend!
    x.o.x.o

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  21. Forest City FashionistaMarch 31, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Gorgeous collage, lovely theme for a post! Happy Easter, Bella

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  22. Jean at www.drossintogold.comMarch 31, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Whoa. Absolutely gorgeous. XXXXOOOO

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  23. SuzanneMarch 31, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Wow! Love that collage and the quotes.

    Happy Easter
    bisous
    Suzanne

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  24. CityScape SkybabyApril 1, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    This is such a beautiful post Bella, love the collage and the poetry, gorgeous. xx

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  25. AnonymousApril 1, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Gorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous!!

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  26. Señora AllnutApril 1, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    wonderful and whimsical collage, you look so gorgeous and inspiring!!, love your attitude!!
    besos & primavera

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  27. bluehuewonderlandApril 1, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    What a beautiful photo collage, just lovely! Thanks for your comments of encouragement on my blog. They are appreciated, especially from you.

    Blue Hue Wonderland

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  28. lasophiaApril 1, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Your photoshop skillz are on point. The only thing I know about photoshop is that it is expensive. Gorgeous collage madame butterfly.

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  29. Anne M BrayApril 2, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    I love how you look like one of those old hand retouched photos. I want to crawl right into your blue butterfly world...

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  30. The Goodwill FangirlApril 2, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    I love your beautiful and creative digital art - and this is no exception!

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  31. paoApril 2, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    You're a natural born collage-maker, Bella. And beautiful in your butterfly cocoon.

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  32. Miss Simmonds SaysApril 4, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    Print it out poster size. You have to have a hard copy. It's utterly beautiful, I adore it. Such a wonderful idea so creatively done! Xxxx

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