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NEW Christmascard postcards for 2016

By Ursula Markgraf | November 9, 2016 - 10:00 |May 7, 2018 shop

It’s November already. Time seems to fly. It doesn’t feel at all like Christmas to me, but I know that it’ll come quickly – so here are finally the new Christmas postcards for this year. If you’re more interested in folded cards – you can find some folded cards from … →

Sale – all art prints 25% off

By Ursula Markgraf | November 7, 2016 - 17:31 |May 7, 2018 shop

21 day fall sketch challenge

By Ursula Markgraf | October 17, 2016 - 10:20 |May 20, 2018 sketch challenge

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I actually had this post already planned for two weeks ago. But when I returned from my birthday celebrations in Copenhagen my dog, who was my best friend for the last eleven years, unfortunately died. Needless to say that I was heartbroken and just couldn’t do “business as usual” right … →

38 wonderful women, that you should know

By Ursula Markgraf | September 28, 2016 - 13:33 |May 20, 2018 Create YOUR Life

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On Friday I will celebrate my birthday and turn … *tadaaaaaaaaaa* 38! And in order to celebrate this here on my blog – cause you know, you gotta celebrate properly! ;-) – I have prepared a very special blogpost. Looking back over the last few years makes me super happy … →

Do you love yoga? (Free yoga and new yoga postcards)

By Ursula Markgraf | September 20, 2016 - 10:38 |May 7, 2018 Create YOUR Life

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To be honest, I don’t remember when I started to do yoga. But I do remember that I was truly blown away when I did some pregnancy yoga with my second child and it felt SO good for my back and my stomach. It was simply awesome. Ever since I did … →

When will the next postcard swap happen?

By Ursula Markgraf | September 15, 2016 - 10:12 |May 7, 2018 Postcardswap

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When will the next postcard swap happen?

When I hosted the postcard swap last year it was so much fun. You can see the lovely postcards that were created and swapped HERE . And many asked right away, when the next postcard swap would happen. Back then I said I would host the next one in summer … →

Do you need some peace, love, and healing?

By Ursula Markgraf | August 23, 2016 - 17:24 |May 7, 2018 Create YOUR Life

Gifting love (including DIY tutorial)

By Ursula Markgraf | February 14, 2016 - 10:19 |May 7, 2018 Tutorial

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The cards read “You are my angel” in German. Are you wondering what to give – gift – someone you love? Maybe your kids? Or a dear friend? This card reads “You are my sunshine” in German. How about telling them what you really want them to know? How … →

Rituals for a new year

By Ursula Markgraf | January 18, 2016 - 21:53 |May 20, 2018 Create YOUR Life

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How do you feel about the start of a new year? Do you get excited? As you probably know – I LOVE new beginnings. And therefore I’m always pretty excited when a new year starts. However, I don’t really celebrate the year with a big party. I rather like to … →

You’re a star – mixed-media star ornament tutorial

By Ursula Markgraf | December 16, 2015 - 19:54 |May 20, 2018 Tutorial

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A little while ago I made a bunch of origami stars out of old book pages. Even though I really liked those stars I couldn’t help but wonder what would happen if I add a bit of paint, a few stitches with my sewing machine and some words. ;-) So … →