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CHA 2015 Goodness & Wrap Up
Oh so many highlights of CHA! I’m going to try and make this to the point because there were so many highlights as always. I try to do a recap video style each year or event . . . this one is about ten minutes long but if you didn’t get a chance to go I think you’ll enjoy the sites. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy. Of course I missed some . . . I would have liked to have gotten to but this will give you a little flavor. A highlight I just found out about . . . Way back when I had…
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Meaningful Soul Words – Part 2
If you missed Part I . . . a great list of ‘feeling and soul words’ you can check it out here. But here are some prompts also on the sheet that I thought would be great for art journaling. This is what I took from the sheet and wanted to share. We are in the midst of ‘busy’ season . . . I encourage you to take a moment out of your busy schedule and ask yourself . . . how do I feel? It’s important. Sometimes ‘busy’ can be an enemy to our physical and mental health . . . I say that from experience. Pinpoint which soul…
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Craft and Hobby Tradeshow, Peeks & Blogging
Some of you are familiar with CHA (the Craft and Hobby Association) and the biggest trade show for arts and crafts that is held twice a year. In the Winter it is usually held in Anaheim. Well, CHA is coming up again. At CHA, new products make their debut. I’ll never forget attending my first CHA many years ago. Oh my the blood pressure rising. The trade show is held during the day as well as classes for store owners, designers, and more. Surrounding the day and into the evening are events, get togethers, networking, and more. I so enjoy attending as it allows me to see the new product…
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Fighting or Embracing Change – An Honest Account
My life has been so full of changes the last two years. Not simply the cancer but that was a factor. It would seem change in every area of my life; health, personal and work. Wow, a lot of change I couldn’t control . . . both sad, scary and exciting. Change that was uncharted, unfamiliar, uncertain. At times I have difficulty with change. I’ll share a short story with you on change and a role that ‘rats’ played in my attitude towards change. Yes, I said ‘rats’ . . . rodents. We were in Madagascar and by this time, we had my sweet daughter. She was just a baby. …
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Word of the Year – Good Expectations for 2015
This past week it was so appropriate that I received an early copy of Jewelry Affaire that contained an article and necklace tutorial on my word of the year for 2014. 2014 was a year of sadness, uncertainty, and challenge filled with some times of joy, accomplishment and celebration as well. My word of 2014 was TRUST and I created a necklace to remind me of just that. My word for 2015 is COURAGE and my verse, “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men (and women) of courage; be strong.” ~ 1 Corinthians 16:13. I enjoy creating something as a reminder throughout the year of my word and goal. I want…
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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!
