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Daughter, Wife, Mother, Friend, artist, vintage loving, law enforcement officer, Southern Californian, God and country loving girl who loves to meet like minded creative people, share life with new and old friends. Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better. ~André Gide
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Meaningful Soul Words – Part 1
As we approach the new year . . . I can’t believe it . . . 2015, I thought this so appropriate. I have some other fun things to share as well on the horizon including a book that my husband and daughter gifted me for Christmas having to do with art and prayer. Love it. I recently ran across some information I thought was so good when dealing with emotions. Finishing up this last year, we do some reflecting – some of us had a great year and others are happy to put it in the past. With the new year brings a clean slate, a new beginning and possibilities.…
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Warmest Christmas Wishes
I wanted to send you warm Christmas wishes on this Christmas Eve. I know personally that the month of December isn’t always ribbons and bows, sweet sugar plum dreams and so forth. Sometimes we experience loss or hardship. Maybe you’re missing someone around the Christmas table. If that is the case, I hope and pray that memories of their life bring joy and warmth. No matter what life has brought in 2014, Christmas is a time that represents hope. May we know that hope and peace and experience the blessings around us with a grateful heart. Some precious gifts that come to mind this Christmas are life, family, freedom and loved ones. We celebrated…
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Angels ~ Christmas and Beyond
‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’ . . . ‘Angels We Have Heard On High’ . . . ‘Sing Choirs of Angels, Sing in Exultation’ . . . and the list goes on. Christmas is such a time we hear so much about angels. While Angels are for every season, Angels are especially mentioned during Christmas. Angels brought Good Tidings of Joy and the message of the Christmas season to Kings, the ordinary and mankind. I created a few angels a while back reminding me of the messages they share. I’ve sold some and there are two left that I just listed in the Artsy Findings Store. The two left are .…
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Quick Holiday Hostess Gift Idea
Well, the boutique went well and I was able to raise some funds for my daughter and her school trips. Each trip is a special opportunity (one through a special choir and dance group and the other through an honor science program). She and my mom were a lovely help at the boutique. One of the items I sold at the boutique were these candles. I just thought I’d share the how to on these. I was thinking, these would make a quick and nice hostess gift if you were headed to party or needed a last minute gift. Supplies: Long Burning Emergency (sometimes used for Vigils) Candle as seen…
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Boutique for a Cause Part 2
If you’re up for a fun event tomorrow . . . you will enjoy this wonderful festive venue. It’s called Jingle and Mingle. The morning starts with some goodies, some Christmas carols, comedian, sneak peek at the boutique, then the boutique (around 60 vendors) from 11 a.m . – 2 p.m. You’ll enjoy all the food trucks as well! If you missed part 1 of a ‘Boutique for a Cause’ you can find it here. Here are a few other items I created for tomorrow . . . Hope to see you there!
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Art, Artsy Adventures (Outings, Flea Marketing and More), Jewelry, My Breast Cancer Journey, Uncategorized
Boutique for a Cause
tis’ the season. I hope all had a lovely Thanksgiving. I did although I have been struggling with a bug. But I’ve been trying to push through it and I’m gearing up for a boutique that will be held at Voyager’s Church in Irvine on Saturday the 6th. It will be a wonderful day of inspiration both while singing some carols and listening to a funny, lighthearted speaker. I’m hoping I may be able to raise some funds so that our sweet girl can participate in a trip to Washington D.C., where her chorale group will compete as well as a trip to Costa Rica ~ she was chosen by…
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Warmest Thanksgiving Wishes – You Matter
As we dive into the Holiday season, with Thanksgiving here and Christmas and New Year not too far off the horizon, sometimes things can be overwhelming, uncomfortable, sad, painful but they can also be joyful, exciting, hopeful. Not all holidays are a dream. Maybe you’re missing someone at the dinner table or a relationship has been strained. Maybe you feel lonely in the midst of the crowd; unseen, feel insignificant. Whatever it might be, I want to encourage you that You Matter. Not only do You Matter, but you are needed and can be used to touch and even change another’s life. You Matter and I am thankful for you. You have made an…
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Right Now, This Monday – I’m Feeling Grateful – Logan’s Candy Wrap Up
Grateful for a time spent with family and friends ringing in the season. Grateful for Jerry, his wife, kids and the staff at Logan’s Candy who offer a fun atmosphere and awesome candy with a message of hope. Grateful for their friendship over the last few years and for their prayers for myself and my family. Grateful for family and friends. Grateful for life. Gloria and I are holding a candy cane and the two of us are fighters . . . fighting against breast cancer!!! For sweet moments. Oh precious. Life’s moments are to be celebrated. Life is unpredictable. Life is uncertain. But moments are to be cherished. That’s…
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Right Now Monday – Ringing in the Season – Some Ideas from the Archives
Hello all . . . Right Now, on this Monday . . . I am thinking about the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday and Christmas. I’m getting excited about some familiar traditions and new ones. I hope that you all enjoyed the 2014 annual Handmade Holiday Blog Hop. What inspiration! With that in mind . . . Thanksgiving is on the horizon and Christmas not too far off. Today I thought I’d share a few projects from the archives that might inspire you as you craft Christmas. Here’s s Joy wall hanging tutorial decor to ‘Deck Your Halls’ . . . This can be a gift for your Shabby Chic friend. An…
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Handmade Holidays Blog Hop 2014 – Day 3
Welcome to the final day of the 4th Annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop! We hope you enjoyed the projects from the last 2 days! A few years ago we were looking online for handmade gift ideas and thought it would be great if there was a resource dedicated JUST to handmade gift ideas. Enter the Handmade Holidays hop! We’ve gathered over 100 of our creative blogger friends in the craft industry as well as some of our fellow product manufacturers to bring you a plethora of inspiring gift ideas you can make now to give to your friends, family, and colleagues. Pin and bookmark these ideas for this holiday season…
