I threatened to reupholster our dining room chairs last fall. They are 10 years old and had gotten pretty grungy. We had company over the week-end, and that was all the motivation I needed to haul out the fabric I bought last October or November and get this done! I used a quick and dirty…
This first week, the toxic habit we are dealing with in the Inner Mean Girl 40-Day Cleanse is gossip. Gossip has long made me uncomfortable, so I’m not one to engage in it – at least that’s what I thought. I’d be lying if I gave the impression that I never participate, especially when I…
Gratitude Friday is a weekly ritual that Nolwenn started in order to focus on all the small and big positive things that happened during her week. She invites us to join her; you’ll see how much being thankful can change your life. If you want to know more about it, read her introduction post. There are,…
A couple of weeks ago, an email came through my box announcing the 40 Day Inner Mean Girl Cleanse. Like most of you, I have an Inner Mean Girl or two (or 12!) that sometimes keep me from taking action toward my dreams. Or even spending time developing them, so that I actually know what…
I was one of the lucky winners in Laurel’s 300 subscriber celebration giveaway! This video is a quick run through of what I received. Thanks so much to Laurel (or Scotia9338, as she’s known on YouTube). I can’t wait to play with all my goodies!
I’m a big believer in the power of gratitude and appreciation. Because we get more of what we focus on, focusing on those things that are going right in our life can only attract more of them. Being grateful or appreciative also helps us dwell on the positive — rather than the negative — in…
I have just come to realize in the past few days that I will not be able to start the podcast up again anytime soon for a couple of reasons … I’m up to my ears in creativity, getting ready for three craft/art show fairs that take place within five weeks of each and I’ve lost…
Lucy, from the Peanuts Gang, used to talk about a happiness letdown. It’s that time after something you’ve looked forward to (and enjoyed) has come and gone. You can’t sustain the frenzied feelings of the event that’s passed, so you feel kind of blah suddenly. Not really depressed, just not as jazzed as you thought you’d be….
I just made a “quick trip” to Michaels, and came home with all kinds of goodies! Underneath it all, are two of the new Tim Holtz (idea-ology) paper pads. They were on sale, 40% off! The green/gold and red/gold patterns that you see is a decorative paper pack of handcrafted papers for use in cards…
Just a quick post to let you know about a few upcoming events. Each year, in October, the Redlands Art Association has a show-within-a-show that features ATCs. To get ready for the show, I’ll be leading a workshop to guide those new to the art form in making their first Artist Trading Cards. The workshop will…
