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Mistletoe

By Melanie ⋅ 402 views since December 18, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

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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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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Original mistletoe image by Steve Willis

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Flying Colors

Love this year! ...to love and laugh and give!
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Leonard Blumfeld

No art this time around, but a little poem: Mistle, epistle & toe
14

christine

Here's a quick sketch depicting mistletoe: http://www.christinesartblog.com/2008/12/inspire-me-thursday-mistletoe-dreamer/
13

curlyillustrator

Not quite mistletoe, but a recipe so good you'll want to kiss the cook: http://curlyillustrator.blogspot.com/2008/12/holiday-treats.html
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Deb G

Happy holidays everyone! http://beecreative.typepad.com/bee_creative/2008/12/mistletoe-for-inspire-me-thursday.html
10

Jackie

Just a quick sketch but I think this reflects my gut reaction when I see mistletoe, run! http://pictureframe.vox.com/library/post/inspire-me-thursday-mistletoe.html
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marina

here is my contribution for the mistletoe challenge. mistletoe Happy Holidays!
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Green Mamma

Here is my response to mistletoe http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/2008/12/24/wordless-wednesday-mistletoe/
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dedhead

My sketch was inspired by the intricate interlacing decorative style of Norse Art, homage to ancient Scandinavia where the custom ...
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s.l.greek

something quick for this prompt. Happy Holidays Everyone! http://slgreekart.blogspot.com
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Connie

Thanks for the prompt. Here is what I came up with for Mistletoe: http://namesconnie.blogspot.com/2008/12/mistletoe-poem-by-me.html Happy Holidays to all. Sincerely, Connie
4

Tif Matthews

Here's my entry for Mistletoe: http://tmatthewsfineart.blogspot.com/2008/12/inspire-me-thursday-mistletoe.html
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josh pincus is crying

For this week's word of inspiration, I offer THIS illustration for mistletoe.
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Tiel Aisha Ansari

Here's my take on Mistletoe
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lee

here is mine, had a great time doing it, Merry Christmas lee

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