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Merry Christmas
Warmest wishes of joy, peace and hope this Christmas.
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Logan’s Candy Cane Tour Details
Details on Logan's Candy Cane Tour and Demonstration
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Artsy Findings E-Magazine – Issue Two
So much has happened in a couple of months. I hope each of you are doing well despite the challenges we are facing right now. Please take a moment for yourself, grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy the read. See Artsy Findings E-Magazine Issue Two. Feel free to share the link with another that you think may enjoy as well. This is a gift from me to you. I hope it brings you hope, inspiration, and well-being.
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Logan’s Candy Cane Interest ASAP – Social Distancing Practiced
Hello friends, I hope this finds you well. Many of you know that for years, we’ve made it a tradition to enjoy Logan’s Candy Cane private tour. You can see more here. At this amazing place, you are able to watch and sample amazing fresh candy canes made, and experience this amazing tradition. Such a wonderful family at Logan’s and staff who have become dear friends. They welcome us with open arms. I will be putting together another private group tour/demonstration once again this year, but one exception from years past . . . there will be Social Distancing, Safety precautions, and a limited number of participants. I spoke with Jerry (‘the…
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One Fry Short of a Happy Meal
In this wild world, sometimes I feel like I'm 'one fry short of a happy meal.' If you feel that way too, hang in there.
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Eileen Hull’s New Die Release Blog Hop
Can you believe we are talking about the holidays? Well, it is Christmas in July, and Eileen Hull’s new releases are great for cards or holiday projects. Thanks for joining us for the Eileen Hull/Sizzix Chapter 3 Release Party Blog Hop! Check out the creative ways the Inspiration and Education teams have used the Mitten and Snowman dies! We hope that you will be inspired too and share how you use the dies in the Eileen Hull Fan Club. After leaving here, you can start at the beginning of the Blog Hop you can go HERE. While both dies are fabulous and designed to be boxes, I saw the cute…
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Using Recyclables In Your Art
The below art journaling page is made from scraps and some paint. I am always picking up things off the ground that have rusty goodness or a look of old to them. I’m always keeping an eye out for things that have had a prior life or purpose and using them in art. I make sure I clean my hands and the item after collecting it, but recycling, or ‘upcycling’ is something can be fun and make your pages unique. I’m thinking more art journal here, but below are some items you could upcycle; Some things I’ve collected along the way and used include; Metal pieces that are rusty (can…
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Lessons from Mister Rogers – Entering the New Year
Leaving behind the old and embracing the new with less weight is something I think most of us want for a new year. I’m not sure how many of you have seen ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.’ There are so many lessons wrapped up in one movie, one true story. Fred Rogers was a man who walked the walk and showed us how forgiveness and kindness could change lives (young and more mature). Forgiveness releases the person who needs forgiveness as well as the person doing the forgiving. Each individual has value, even those that you may not like or who have a different opinion than you. Really listening…
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The Gift of Learning
Christmas is over and it was an amazing one. I did want to share about a gift I received prior to Christmas and that is the gift of learning. I made gifts this year for co-workers. One of the gifts that I made was homemade beef jerky. My hubby took the time to teach me his techniques so I could make it for the guys in my work life. He has a tried and true process he’s perfected over the years that makes an amazing jerky. I enjoyed as he methodically shared with me. It was a gift of time and now ‘know how’ that I can bless others with.The…
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Warmest Christmas Wishes
Wishing you and yours a beautiful Christmas and lovely New Year!
