This past Pop Up Full Moon Yoga class concluded with a  craft. Inspired by Ruby Warrington and this post she wrote on The Numinous – we finished our calming moon salutations and started making prayer arrows.

After savasana we transitioned into writing a note of gratitude on a piece of brown tissue paper, and then scribed a prayer, a wish, or an intention for ourselves, someone else, or this world. We chose a branch (that was sourced locally from Prospect Park :) ) and wrapped the note around the twig, secured it with washi tape and colorful thread, and then added feathers, flowers, and fresh rosemary as adornments. 

The best part was seeing how incredibly unique and gorgeous everyone made their own arrows. Now they exist as a way to shoot the prayer or wish out into this world. A lovely symbol + gift.

You can make your own prayer arrow anytime you’d like to send a conscious thought into the universe. Of course I’d LOVE to see what you create.

I am supremely satisfied when I am creative, when I am making messes, and when I just begin.  Here are some things I have been making (and you can too) over the past few months:

Vision Board – cut / paste / collage – doesn’t have to be anything more than that.

Mini Mobiles – wrap + hang your favorite things from a branch.

Coloring Sheets  – print and color these intricate doodles.

DIY Barrettes  – totally fancy all you need is some nail polish!

Friendship Bracelets – these will never go out of style.

Mini Notebooks – simple + sweet

and I have been using lots of Washi Tape – the best material ever!!

“Write it. Shoot it. Publish it. Crochet it, sauté it, whatever. MAKE.”
― Joss Whedon

Do it!  They are so fun to make – especially if you don’t worry about getting it right.

Flip through magazines and tear out anything that speaks to you: colors, shapes, letters, or designs  – it doesn’t have to be so linear and exact.  Anything goes here.  It’s yours.

Just begin, and make your mess.

There is something so grounding about working with scissors, glue, and images of things you love.

Oh and if you aren’t in the mood right now to put your vision board together, keep an envelope where you can save images you like so they are there when you are ready.

I can’t wait to see what you make – both on your board and in your life.

My mini mala creations have temporarily been on hold while I search for new materials.  In the meantime I am creating sweet and playful mini mobiles.

You can make your own too:

• Find a branch
• Wrap your favorite colored thread around and around
• Attach beads, charms, or anything that would dangle sweetly
• Hang it lovingly and admire it often  –  (I have one hanging from my altar)

whispers of greenery

disco party

pink & silver

shores by the sea

If you want to co-create one together send me a note (awellfedbody@gmail.com) and we will mindfully arrange your favorite things so you can admire them daily.

Enjoy the creative act of coloring with this third edition of the coloring revolution. Click on the picture below for a printable PDF version (hand drawn by the ever so talented Ryann), grab your markers and begin!

Share the beauty you create on Instagram with #doodlesbyryann.  Can’t wait to see!  And if you want more: Here is the doodle #1.  Here is the doodle #2.

“It’s not just about creativity, it is about the person you are becoming while you are creating.”  -Charlie Peacock