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Chinese New Year 2012 Year of the DRAGON

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 Breathing Fire into the New Year - January 23, 2012

Legend has it that in ancient times, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year. Twelve came, and Buddha named a year after each one. He announced that the people born in each animal's year would have some of that animal's personality. Those born in dragon years are innovative, brave, and passionate. Salvador Dali, John Lennon, and Mary-Louise Parker were all born in the Year of the Dragon.

Red symbolizes fire, which according to legend can drive away bad luck.  For every order received until January 31, 2012, we will include a FREE RED collage,  truly beautiful collages for you.


 Have you seen the 'Asian Dream' Ready to go Packages on the website?   Just in time to celebrate by sending a Chinese New Years card to your friends.   The papers are simply gorgeous!





 The papers below are Asian Joss, handmade papers with gold leaf ~ STUNNING!


 Natural Joss with no colors or dies, delicate and amazing to work with.



 Also Joss paper below, printed and then gold leafed.   Spectacular!
See them all at www.alteredpages.com




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  1. Becky VothSaturday, January 21, 2012

    What fun! You could make some very pretty cards with those papers! Or even a banner! :D

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