Mixed media collage
Friday, October 9, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
U R Loved
When you care
When your there
When you talk
When you love
When you give
Because you are mine
Because you are you
I love you
Mixed media collaged ATC
Writing and art ©Tonya Ashe
When your there
When you talk
When you love
When you give
Because you are mine
Because you are you
I love you
Mixed media collaged ATC
Writing and art ©Tonya Ashe
More Numbered Fragments
Two more ATCs in my Numbered Fragments Series. You can view the other cards in the series by clicking here.
Much blessings, peace, and love to you all!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
She is...
She looked outside the window
In thought of the dreams
That caressed her inner shadow
Somehow such sweet things
She looked into the mirror
In thought of the seen
That covers her outer shadow
Somehow such lovely things
She noticed how protrude
How deep and intriguing
A wonder of disguise
Yet still the real thing
She peered into the depth
And noticed her broken wings
She picked them up and wept
Then laid them on the sink
She washed them out so clean
And made them both like new
Now she is ready to fly
And face the world anew
This is a poem about our individuality. Each one of us is unique. We all have hidden dreams and desires. There are things we want to achieve as we journey through this life. I believe it is important that we try to achieve these dreams and desires, even when we don't succeed. It is not so bad when we fail to achieve them; it is when we give up trying that ultimately hurts us. We all need hope and something to look forward to. The idea is to never give up chasing those dreams. Never quit when your wings to fly get broken. Just let out the tears and wash off those wings. Put them back on. Then try again. And if you find, it just doesn’t work; then try another path until you find the one that is comfortable to you. And if you never find that path....create one!
Handpainted collage
Writing and art ©Tonya Ashe
In thought of the dreams
That caressed her inner shadow
Somehow such sweet things
She looked into the mirror
In thought of the seen
That covers her outer shadow
Somehow such lovely things
She noticed how protrude
How deep and intriguing
A wonder of disguise
Yet still the real thing
She peered into the depth
And noticed her broken wings
She picked them up and wept
Then laid them on the sink
She washed them out so clean
And made them both like new
Now she is ready to fly
And face the world anew
This is a poem about our individuality. Each one of us is unique. We all have hidden dreams and desires. There are things we want to achieve as we journey through this life. I believe it is important that we try to achieve these dreams and desires, even when we don't succeed. It is not so bad when we fail to achieve them; it is when we give up trying that ultimately hurts us. We all need hope and something to look forward to. The idea is to never give up chasing those dreams. Never quit when your wings to fly get broken. Just let out the tears and wash off those wings. Put them back on. Then try again. And if you find, it just doesn’t work; then try another path until you find the one that is comfortable to you. And if you never find that path....create one!
Handpainted collage
Writing and art ©Tonya Ashe
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Impression of Serenity
Away into the timbers
A moment with you
I softly remember
My feet was wet
With moisture from you
Misty morning dew
Your presence bolder here
I savore the time
When I walked with you
All Writing and Art by ©Tonya Ashe
A moment with you
I softly remember
My feet was wet
With moisture from you
Misty morning dew
Your presence bolder here
I savore the time
When I walked with you
All Writing and Art by ©Tonya Ashe
Monday, September 21, 2009
Lady in Waiting
My heart has a window
That peeks out to the world
Its beauty is beholding
Its capture is love
Fierce in departure
Time passes slow
Grasping the knowing
Seeing the overflow
All Writing and Art by ©Tonya Ashe
That peeks out to the world
Its beauty is beholding
Its capture is love
Fierce in departure
Time passes slow
Grasping the knowing
Seeing the overflow
All Writing and Art by ©Tonya Ashe
Friday, September 11, 2009
My Love Overflows For You
Never have I felt so loved
Never have I been so in love
I am so in love with You
I'm so Yours
All Yours!
Art Journal Entry
All Writing and Art by ©Tonya Ashe
Sunday, September 6, 2009
The Love I Have For You
I have walked through hell
And been burned alive
But when I think of You
It made it all worth while
I have carried my cross
Through the stairs of hell
Because I seen my Reward
Waiting for me up there.
Been knocked down
Countlessly to the ground
Yet picked myself up
And still carried my cross
Each bitter step I took
I kept holding on
To the cross of Love
The greatest Love I've known
Broken, scarred, and marred
Bittered in my soul
Yet I've held onto
The love I had for You
Never will I faint
And never get back up
Because I keep seeing You
My bright and morning Dove
Nothing of this life
Or world matters to me
Because I'll have Your Love
For all Eternity
All Writing and Art by ©Tonya Ashe
And been burned alive
But when I think of You
It made it all worth while
I have carried my cross
Through the stairs of hell
Because I seen my Reward
Waiting for me up there.
Been knocked down
Countlessly to the ground
Yet picked myself up
And still carried my cross
Each bitter step I took
I kept holding on
To the cross of Love
The greatest Love I've known
Broken, scarred, and marred
Bittered in my soul
Yet I've held onto
The love I had for You
Never will I faint
And never get back up
Because I keep seeing You
My bright and morning Dove
Nothing of this life
Or world matters to me
Because I'll have Your Love
For all Eternity
All Writing and Art by ©Tonya Ashe
Saturday, September 5, 2009
In My Heart
It is not all about me...
It is about inspiring you. It is about sharing my heart with you. It is about inspiring you to create and find the artist within your soul as well.
Every piece I create is a part of my heart that I share with the world. It took me a while to learn this as I have grown over the years into the artist that I am, but I feel as though I have come a long way from where I started.
We all have a strong desire to be noticed. But the question we all should ask ourselves is; how are we being noticed? Is it our own individuality we are sharing, or individualities of others?
I want to be noticed by God as the unique individual that I am, not by the individualities of others. God made us all unique. He gave us all our own talents and gifts.
You are seeing mine here. It is my heart as the individual that I am. Perfection does not exist here, but an open love for God, others, and a balanced love of myself.
All Writing and Art by ©Tonya Ashe
It is about inspiring you. It is about sharing my heart with you. It is about inspiring you to create and find the artist within your soul as well.
Every piece I create is a part of my heart that I share with the world. It took me a while to learn this as I have grown over the years into the artist that I am, but I feel as though I have come a long way from where I started.
We all have a strong desire to be noticed. But the question we all should ask ourselves is; how are we being noticed? Is it our own individuality we are sharing, or individualities of others?
I want to be noticed by God as the unique individual that I am, not by the individualities of others. God made us all unique. He gave us all our own talents and gifts.
You are seeing mine here. It is my heart as the individual that I am. Perfection does not exist here, but an open love for God, others, and a balanced love of myself.
All Writing and Art by ©Tonya Ashe
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Near To Thee
A life with passion is a gift.
A life with a passion to help others is a gift of beauty, whether the beauty is hidden or open.
I see beauty when I see women who are passionate about helping others.
And yet amazed to see those that are reaching out even by means that go unnoticed by others.
I believe true beauty lies within the ones that are giving not to receive from others, but to just give and help others.
We all should have a deep inner desire to love, help, and give to others. Even if it is just a prayer for the peace of the world, however small, it is a sacrifice of oneself; a selfless moment in time, when the person directed all their thought into the need of someone else. Absolutely beautiful!
So many women suffer because of this selfless beauty to give in their hearts. Some give to every man that comes their way. Some give only at home to their husbands and children. Some have gave to many. I not only see beauty in the ones that only give of themselves at home, but also in the ones that give on the street.
I am touched when I think of all the times that women give out of charity, even if that charity was hidden or only kept to themselves. Some give of themselves to protect others and to lift up others.
I pray today that all women would be released from bondage, the seen and unseen, the known and unknown. I speak life over the heart of every woman, that we all may live in freedom and peace, full of joy and love.
All Writing and Art by ©Tonya Ashe
A life with a passion to help others is a gift of beauty, whether the beauty is hidden or open.
I see beauty when I see women who are passionate about helping others.
And yet amazed to see those that are reaching out even by means that go unnoticed by others.
I believe true beauty lies within the ones that are giving not to receive from others, but to just give and help others.
We all should have a deep inner desire to love, help, and give to others. Even if it is just a prayer for the peace of the world, however small, it is a sacrifice of oneself; a selfless moment in time, when the person directed all their thought into the need of someone else. Absolutely beautiful!
So many women suffer because of this selfless beauty to give in their hearts. Some give to every man that comes their way. Some give only at home to their husbands and children. Some have gave to many. I not only see beauty in the ones that only give of themselves at home, but also in the ones that give on the street.
I am touched when I think of all the times that women give out of charity, even if that charity was hidden or only kept to themselves. Some give of themselves to protect others and to lift up others.
I pray today that all women would be released from bondage, the seen and unseen, the known and unknown. I speak life over the heart of every woman, that we all may live in freedom and peace, full of joy and love.
All Writing and Art by ©Tonya Ashe
Friday, August 21, 2009
Gift of Heart
So Selfless
So Giving
So Precious
So Loving
So Enduring
So Tender
So Beautiful
Is the Heart
Of a Woman
Hidden within every woman is a unique heart that is a gift she gives to her husband and family. Every morning she wakes in thought of how she may please her husband. Throughout the day she thinks of ways to make him happy. Her life revolves around the needs of her family.
And if you have been blessed to have the gift, cherish her with all your heart. For the selfless love she gives is priceless, and far better than any riches. For a woman with a beautiful heart is a joy and fulfilling love that God created to be adored, cherished, and esteemed above all other earthly possessions.
Respect and honor in all honesty and truth this precious gift from God. For she is a rare unique treasure. Treat her heart with gentle tenderness and loving-kindness; always understanding and merciful; compassionate of her feelings, and adoration of her heart.
This gift is not to be controlled, but to be loved with great esteemed love; and if you do so, you will find that she will give you your hearts desire, for it is her desire to please you.
Pro 31:10-31; Col 3:19; Eph 5:25,28; Eph 5:22; Gen 3:16
All Writing and Art by ©Tonya Ashe
So Giving
So Precious
So Loving
So Enduring
So Tender
So Beautiful
Is the Heart
Of a Woman
Hidden within every woman is a unique heart that is a gift she gives to her husband and family. Every morning she wakes in thought of how she may please her husband. Throughout the day she thinks of ways to make him happy. Her life revolves around the needs of her family.
And if you have been blessed to have the gift, cherish her with all your heart. For the selfless love she gives is priceless, and far better than any riches. For a woman with a beautiful heart is a joy and fulfilling love that God created to be adored, cherished, and esteemed above all other earthly possessions.
Respect and honor in all honesty and truth this precious gift from God. For she is a rare unique treasure. Treat her heart with gentle tenderness and loving-kindness; always understanding and merciful; compassionate of her feelings, and adoration of her heart.
This gift is not to be controlled, but to be loved with great esteemed love; and if you do so, you will find that she will give you your hearts desire, for it is her desire to please you.
Pro 31:10-31; Col 3:19; Eph 5:25,28; Eph 5:22; Gen 3:16
All Writing and Art by ©Tonya Ashe
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Little Birdy
The little birdy said
I shall fly away
My wing is a heart
And love is today
A course of bliss to
Flow across the skies
Into the paradise
Where I soon abide
All writing, design, and art ©Tonya Ashe
I shall fly away
My wing is a heart
And love is today
A course of bliss to
Flow across the skies
Into the paradise
Where I soon abide
All writing, design, and art ©Tonya Ashe
Sunday, August 9, 2009
A Book for Storage
I am still making stuff to store my supplies in. This time it is a book. I made the pages so they have pockets to slide stuff into for safe keeping. I haven't decided yet what all I will be keeping in it. As you can see in the pictures, I have many ideas; cards, scraps, paper, pictures, findings, fabric scraps, etc.
I made the book out of an old vintage book I found. The book was already falling apart so I decided to recycle it.
Also used the VP August Kit.
I made the book out of an old vintage book I found. The book was already falling apart so I decided to recycle it.
Also used the VP August Kit.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Storage For My Supplies
I made this cute little storage box and jar to hold my supplies that I use for my various projects. I decided this time to give everyone a peek inside the box so you all could see some of the vintage goodies. I cannot get enough of this stuff... :) I love to collect things like this and recycle them into my projects. I hope they inspire you to make your own storage for your supplies as well.
Lots of love!
Tonya
Lots of love!
Tonya
My Hero Book
This book was made to celebrate my Hero and Beloved, Jesus Christ. He is my King! I love Him so much! ;)
I made the book with the Kenner Road Mister Kit that I won from one of their recent giveaways. You can view more information about the details on each page by going to my Flickr Gallery.
I made the book with the Kenner Road Mister Kit that I won from one of their recent giveaways. You can view more information about the details on each page by going to my Flickr Gallery.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Scars
SCARS
Red... within the voice
Time... is a choice
Paths... created as I go
Blood... exposing the pain
Shattered... it all remains
Broken... for your gain
Controlled... within the vain
Why... is it always the same
Beaten... by your want
Slapped... for your haunt
Disgraced... in your pride
Living... in your life
Stolen... everything
Kept... nothing
Left... something
What... SCARS
This poem represents the heart of a woman held in the chains of abuse, whether that abuse is mental, perverse, physical, or verbal. I believe this includes pornography of all forms, and anything that causes a woman to be vulnerable and exposed before a man. What the man does not realize when he does these acts, he leaves scars. These scars never go away. They are always there to haunt the woman. This is sad. Because the root of it all is pride. Pride causes domination and the need to control the woman. Pride fuels the desires of lust. And the hearts of a man keep putting wood on the fire.
Why do I write this? I write this because it is the truth. It exposes the pride of a man and the heart of a woman. Deep within every woman is a heart solely devoted to the one she loves. When the man abuses this fact of heart, the woman can become marred and all the beauty and submission that he so longs for and desires becomes marred with scars; which overtime leads to rebellion and opposition.
For all you women going through this...
Hang in there! Don’t give up your dreams. And when you can’t stand up on the outside because of the abuse, stand up on the inside. Rest assured, the exposing of the abuse; the truth is growing everyday. Keep your head and heart up on the inside.
All Writing & Art ©Tonya Ashe
Red... within the voice
Time... is a choice
Paths... created as I go
Blood... exposing the pain
Shattered... it all remains
Broken... for your gain
Controlled... within the vain
Why... is it always the same
Beaten... by your want
Slapped... for your haunt
Disgraced... in your pride
Living... in your life
Stolen... everything
Kept... nothing
Left... something
What... SCARS
This poem represents the heart of a woman held in the chains of abuse, whether that abuse is mental, perverse, physical, or verbal. I believe this includes pornography of all forms, and anything that causes a woman to be vulnerable and exposed before a man. What the man does not realize when he does these acts, he leaves scars. These scars never go away. They are always there to haunt the woman. This is sad. Because the root of it all is pride. Pride causes domination and the need to control the woman. Pride fuels the desires of lust. And the hearts of a man keep putting wood on the fire.
Why do I write this? I write this because it is the truth. It exposes the pride of a man and the heart of a woman. Deep within every woman is a heart solely devoted to the one she loves. When the man abuses this fact of heart, the woman can become marred and all the beauty and submission that he so longs for and desires becomes marred with scars; which overtime leads to rebellion and opposition.
For all you women going through this...
Hang in there! Don’t give up your dreams. And when you can’t stand up on the outside because of the abuse, stand up on the inside. Rest assured, the exposing of the abuse; the truth is growing everyday. Keep your head and heart up on the inside.
All Writing & Art ©Tonya Ashe
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
A Friend
A peek into the mini book on my recent art journal book page
All writing/quotes are ©Tonya Ashe
All writing/quotes are ©Tonya Ashe
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
So Holy
You move so soft
And yet so firm
You touched my heart
Caressing moment
Exploding passion
Burned into my heart
Platonic beauty
Never ending grace
Captured my heart
Yes, I’m all Yours!
This piece is inspired by the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, God Almighty; a person I love with all my heart, mind, and soul. There is not another One like Him. He is my Beloved. And I am His!
Artwork ©Tonya Ashe
Background picture by my beloved Father ©Larry Ashe
And yet so firm
You touched my heart
Caressing moment
Exploding passion
Burned into my heart
Platonic beauty
Never ending grace
Captured my heart
Yes, I’m all Yours!
This piece is inspired by the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, God Almighty; a person I love with all my heart, mind, and soul. There is not another One like Him. He is my Beloved. And I am His!
Artwork ©Tonya Ashe
Background picture by my beloved Father ©Larry Ashe
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Integrity and Love
This page is about what I believe and how I live my everyday life. This is my recipe for life. I believe life is not all about receiving from others, but giving as well.
Give & Love others not to receive, but because you want to truly give.
Walk in Integrity and Excellence. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Mat. 7:12
This is who and what I strive to be. I believe that love is the most important precious recipe anyone can have in life. When I love and help others it makes me feel so good inside. It truly is more blessed to give than to receive.
That doesn't mean that it won't hurt sometimes. Because sometimes it can hurt. But the idea is... when it hurts, to never give up. Never let the disappointment destroy your own dreams and desires. Giving, gives me a boundless beauty and grace, that no one else can take away from me. It is the gift of love, and that gift is far more rewarding than any other gift one can have. Why? Because...Love conquers all... True Love is boundless. It never fades or becomes obsolete. It is a beautiful rose that never wilts or fades away. And even if that rose dies, its beauty is still left behind as a fragrant sacrifice that flows leaving beauty and continual warmth in the air that seeps into the hearts of everyone that crosses its path.
©Tonya Ashe
Give & Love others not to receive, but because you want to truly give.
Walk in Integrity and Excellence. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Mat. 7:12
This is who and what I strive to be. I believe that love is the most important precious recipe anyone can have in life. When I love and help others it makes me feel so good inside. It truly is more blessed to give than to receive.
That doesn't mean that it won't hurt sometimes. Because sometimes it can hurt. But the idea is... when it hurts, to never give up. Never let the disappointment destroy your own dreams and desires. Giving, gives me a boundless beauty and grace, that no one else can take away from me. It is the gift of love, and that gift is far more rewarding than any other gift one can have. Why? Because...Love conquers all... True Love is boundless. It never fades or becomes obsolete. It is a beautiful rose that never wilts or fades away. And even if that rose dies, its beauty is still left behind as a fragrant sacrifice that flows leaving beauty and continual warmth in the air that seeps into the hearts of everyone that crosses its path.
©Tonya Ashe
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