Let Your Creative Process Shine...

My Monday's gift to you- CREATIVITY

Don't let anyone steal your joy...

 rob you of your creativity!

Happy Monday

Saturday- Recipe of Inspiration

activity

Let' face it...

we are all collectors at heart.

As creative people we tend to keep a look out for things; to create our artsy projects.

 Search for the unusual, always!
Find recyclable materials we can put to good use...
and create a wonderful piece of art.
We collect :
paper scraps, ribbons, buttons,
game pieces, smooth rocks,
paper towel rolls, wire,
soup cans, cardboard...
and
the list goes on and on!
Now...
why not take pictures of these inspiring goodies we are collecting?
Remembering why, we were filled with such joy
to have found priceless objects...
is very inspiring in itself!

But as you know...
there is no rules to inspiration.
There might be objects around your home...
that "spark" your creativity.
Explore and research things that create that element for you.

Get a box, be creative.

Use a Rolodex. (this works well for this project)

Index cards, blank, lined or colored.

Tabs, for subject

Stickers

paint, color, doodle...

Have fun with it!

Collect your pictures, recipes, sample paper, 

textures, quotes, colors...

whatever draws you in, inspires that creativity!

This is about discovering yourself

and

seeing the connection between the things that move you

and inspire you to be artistic.

soon to come...

I will be posting my 

recipe of inspiration.

Happy Saturday!

Friday's Lovely Links

Friday's

******

lovely links

Looking for all the DIY under one roof...?

Check out

http://totallytutorials.blogspot.com

You have hit the jack-pot here!

A directory of free craft tutorials.

You might want to get comfortable...

you will be on this blog/site for awhile!

Next...

Have you met 

Jane Davies

of

COLLAGE JOURNEYS

http://janedavies-collagejourneys.blogspot.com

What a delightful blog.

Jane is an incredible collage artist, designer, writer, and teacher.

She teaches incredible online workshops.

Jane is the author of

Adventures In Mixed Media

You will also want to check out her 

website

http://janedaviesstudios.com

Endless inspiration here!

Let's talk

VINTAGE

Are you ready...

Oh my goodness you are in for a treat!

Dannielle Thompson 

Has one of the most incredible 

vintage, retro, crafting, digital prints, and tutorials sites 

I have seen.

I know you with love to explore it for yourself!

CLICK HERE

How about a giveaway?

Yes!

This really cool swing!

will be going home to a very lucky person...

maybe you!

Free People Clothing Boutique 

is having a

 summer swing giveaway!

CLICK HERE FOR GIVEAWAY

You might also want to check out 

the DIY projects

 that are available, really good stuff!

One more...

you are going to love it!

I've got something to share with you...

and you are going to want to mark your calendars.

You want to keep this on the low-down...

(heheeheee)

If you love rubber stamps...

you are going to want to

save the date

 set your alarm

get out your credit card...

shop away!

http://www.scrollswork.com

June 1st

ALL WILL BE ON SELL FOR 

50% OFF

Make sure you buy them up ASAP!!

It is very sad to see them Going Out of Business.

But...

we can help by purchasing what they have in stock.

Let me tell you...

These are very well crafted rubber stamps.

I have purchased from 

Scrolls Work 

in the past.

Enjoy your Friday!

Wishes of Contentment - Altered Cardboard Project

I wish...

Do you ever find yourself wishing for more?

That what you thought was enough, isn't?

You quietly speak to yourself, nodding your head...

this could be better.

Now you realize,

 your wish list has gotten bigger...

photo credit
mostphotos.com

Honestly...

I find myself doing the same thing.

Not realizing that what is in front of me, is all I need!

Why not take a moment...

and be 

Content.

Fill up your day with...

Contentment.

Altered Book Project

page 10

My wish to you this Thursday...

that you find

contentment 

in your day!

Wishcasting Wednesday- What do you wish for our health?

What I dream of is an art of balance,

of purity and serenity devoid of 

troubling or depressing subject matter-

a smooth, calming influence on the mind,

rather like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue.

~Henri Matisse

What do I wish for my health...

balance

A balance between body, spirit, and mind.

I believe...

You need a healthy body to enjoy a quality life.

A strong spiritual belief system.

AND

A positive mind set on life, yourself, and the world around you.

Of course...

this is requires a lot of work.

Maybe...

I am wishing too much?!

Life is not always a bowl full of cherries.

Yet...

Life is what we make of it.

All of it.

I thought about this wish...

health 

I have more than one wish for this subject!

But, to achieve a balance 

with the elements in my life...

this, would allow for me to have "peace of mind"!

Peace of mind

I like the sound of that!

Having peace of mind will allow me to create 

that balance for

 a healthy body, spirit, and mind.

Friendship- draw a colorful life.

In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out.

It is then burst into flame by an encounter

with another human being.

We should all be thankful for those people who

rekindle the inner spirit.

~Albert Schweitzer

A dear friend "gifted" me.

Out of no where...

Unexpectedly...

Shared with me her creativity, talent, and art.

Artist

Melissa Falco-Williams

Title

"Be the Change"

What does drawing a colorful life mean to you?

Great Mail Day!

 ARTFUL MAIL 

Who doesn't adore receiving mail art?

And if it is "artsy" postcards...

even better!

These came from artists who participated in 

Danielle's Postcard Swap 2011

CLICK HERE

This one came from Pennsylvania, USA

Created by

Andria

http://andria-drawingnear.blogspot.com

Check out her blog/site!

She is a very talented artist.

Andria's art journaling pages are incredible!

Next...

This one arrived from Arizona

Created by

Mary Mac

http://joyfulploys.wordpress.com

What a delightful site!

Enjoy.

3rd one to arrive...

From Canada

Created by

Sophie Tousignant

http://misskoolaid.blogspot.com

Visit her site!

Doodle

created by

Sophie

3 very talented ladies!!

Enjoy taking a visit on their sites.

Have an artful Saturday!

Friday- Link love

Friday!!

is here.

Time to share the love, link love that is...

Lets get started.

Check out 

Melissa Thiesse

Incredible blog

http://burstsofcreativity.blogspot.com

The name speaks for itself!

Melissa states...

that she loves all paper.

She proves that to be true through her fantastic projects, tutorials, and Etsy shop.

But...

don't just take my word for it...

visit her blog/site you won't be disappointed.

Next...

DIY: Vintage Book Expanding File

Cathe Holden

of

http://justsomethingimade.com

created this expandable book file using a 

vintage book cover and an expandable file 

found at a thrift store.

CLICK HERE

How about...

Angie

She is addicted to decorating, flea markets, and creating art!

Visit her at

http://junkgardengirl.blogspot.com

Look at these 

adorable house charm necklaces!

FOR SALE

CLICK HERE

This blog/site is 

packed, busting at the seams...

with

inspiration, DIY, home decorating, and art/crafts.

A must see for yourself site, you will be delighted you did!

Have you hear about...

CLICK HERE

Well...

 if you haven't, it's about time!

There is such a huge amount of information on this blog/site:

THRIFTY HAULS

ART

COOKING

CRAFTS

DECORATING

BEFORE & AFTERS

Sit back and enjoy!

Wait...

there is one more to share.

Kristin

Creator of Spitfiregirl

www.spitfiregirl.com

Read all about her

HERE

Check out these adorable 

Chicky Coin Purses

FOR SALE

CLICK HERE

These are way too cute!

Enjoy an art filled Friday!