Chinese New Year 2015: Year of the Sheep Tag

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 sheep years are often artistic, charming, sensitive, and sweet. It is known as the most creative sign in the Chinese zodiac

At Chinese New Year celebrations people wear red clothes, decorate with poems on red paper, and give children "lucky money" in red envelopes. Red symbolizes fire, which according to legend can drive away bad luck. The Chinese year 4713 begins on Feb. 19, 2015.

For this swap you will have one partner. You will make your partner one tag, size 2-1/2" x 5" or larger, sender's choice. You can draw, paint, illustrate, collage or ???. Subject is Chinese New Year 2015: Year of the Sheep. Be creative! Include a note with your swap information and a little something about your tag. Also include which of the 12 animals is your Chinese year of birth and a little about how that does (or doesn't) fit you.

Be artistic - have fun with this!