“Year of the Snake” 5” X 7”  Photo/Mixed media collage by mayah ©2013

The idea for this collage came from the 2013 United Nations postal stamp “Year of the Snake 2013”—you can see the postal design on the snake’s head in my collage: http://www.worldstampnews.com/2012/12/the-united-nations-celebrates-the-year-...
I made this mixed media collage using silk fabric scraps, cut outs from UN postal stamp and travel brochures, a candy bar wrapper, cardboard and other scrap paper products.





The “crown” on the snake’s head stands out for a 3-D look    Photo/Mixed media collage by mayah ©2013




“THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE (AKA THE YEAR OF THE JUNIOR DRAGON)
02/10/2013 - 01/30/2014 (Water)

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2013 is the Year of the Snake, which begins on February 10, 2013 and ends on January 30, 2014. The Snake, also called the Junior Dragon, is the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 Animal Signs. It is the enigmatic, intuitive, introspective, refined and collected of the Animals Signs. Ancient Chinese wisdom says a Snake in the house is a good omen because it means that your family will not starve. People born in the Year of the Snake are keen and cunning, quite intelligent and wise. They are great mediators and good at doing business. Therefore, you should have good luck if you were born in the Year of the Snake.

This is a year of water Snake, and all things will be possible. Saving money and being thrifty should be your top priorities. Delusion and deception are common in the year of water Snake. Stay alert! To gain the greatest benefits from this year, you must control spending and use your talents wisely. If you are planning to get married or to begin a business partnership, be sure to thoroughly investigate the other person's finances and background before you legalize the alliance.” http://www.stanssewingsupplies.com/catalogs/store.asp?pid=256628



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