Neuro-Noodle Cards

This fall many of us have been enjoying learning about, and beginning to do Neurographica.

This way of creating helps "Balance the mind, inspire creativity, and explore different approaches to problem solving." "

From the first rounding of intersections and angles, there is a sense of recreating wholeness, of softening the edges of harsh thoughts; of merging with our greater intentions and better knowing. Of being whole and letting go of fear, of opening to unlimited possibilities."

The basics:

Think of your intention or a concern
Draw random lines (not an even zigzag!)
Or begin by sketching an object or tracing around your hand, a leaf...
Round the intersections
Circles bring harmony
Observe how your body feels as you draw, as those intersections soften.
Color - 3 or more colours, color in at least three segments with one color

Through November I drew and colored a number gratitude cards, and some centered around handprints or leaves.

Neuro-Noodle Labyrinth

After seeing a SiStar's Neurographic Christmas cards, I was inspired to some as well - In the 70s and 80s, I often drew our cards, and sets of paper dolls. A couple of those were printed in doll magazines.

California Poppy - true gold in your heart

I've been creating essence bouquets for my grandkids, and began drawing essence cards - I did a few cards decades ago when I began creating my first essences and combining them into bouquets 💐 The first were larger (poppy and fuscia)

Fuscia - soul warmth

Using 5.5x8.5" mixed media paper, I began creating smaller cards - the #Neurolines interconnect if I draw before separating them ❤

I begin the Holliday and flower cards by drawing the oval for the flower cameo, then add the neurolines (on larger cards there's room for circles) I haven't colored any yet, and may print these!

Flower essence cards

Drawing these cards is a sweet way to connect with the energy signatures. Do you have a favourite you'd like as a card? Let me know in the comments!

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