I hope you had a wonderful holiday and are geared up for a healthy, creative, abundant, adventurous new year. Happy 2009 to you!

This week, let us be inspired by the largest of the land animals, the Elephant.

Did You Know?
· Some cultures share a belief that Elephants are lucky creatures. The general belief is that an elephant with the trunk pointed up “stores” luck and one with the trunk down “dispenses” it. [Source: luckfactory.com]

· The Elephant Art Gallery

· Check out some talented painters in action!

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Get creative by interpreting this topic through art, words, photography, however you feel moved to express yourself. Post it on your blog, then leave your link* in the comments section of this post so we can go check it out.

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This week’s prompt is Mistletoe.

A common decoration during the holidays, as well as a custom of Christmas cheer in which any two people who meet under a hanging of mistletoe are obliged to kiss. [Source: Wikipedia]

Did You Know?
… Mistletoe is a poisonous plant that causes acute gatrointestinal problems including stomach pain, and diarrhea along with low pulse. [Wikipedia]
… The word “Mistletoe” is derived from the Old English words, “mistel” (dung) and “tan” (twig). The plant is thought to be named after bird droppings on a branch. (Hmm, makes you want to pucker right up, doesn’t it?) [How Stuff Works]

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Original mistletoe image by Steve Willis

This week’s creative prompt is Dress.

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This week’s creative challenge is to Make a Gift. Skip the trip to the shopping mall and have some fun with creative gift giving. Need ideas? Check out Handmade Gifts Ideas, Tutorials and Inspiration below.

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