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As we approach, The New Year...

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I wish to say

* T H A N K  Y O U *

to all of you!

Weather you are new to my blog, or have been a long time follower...

You are all dear to me.

I value your visits; inviting you to return...

I do enjoy your company.

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 For those of you who leave your comments...

I love hearing from you, always!

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With this blog...

T O G E T H E R

We have built a lasting friendship... 

creative souls with common interests.

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Inspired one another...

arousing our minds to be creative, make art, take on a project,

influence one another, 
and 
grow beyond our boundaries!


Right from the start,  my intentions...
MY PURPOSE FOR CREATING THIS BLOG,
was to connect with other creative people.
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To share our talents, experiences, struggles, 
and 
the simplicity of our life's, together.
I love each and everyone of you!
Your uniqueness is what makes you who you are
and
why you are special to me.
I treasure each and everyone of you.
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I want you to always feel at home here,
as I open the door to you...


*  W E L C O M E *

into my heart, art, and life.

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My intentions for the New Year...

To invite you into my life.

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No one has to walk alone...

come follow me on this artful journey,

we will walk together.

ATC*

* Yes, I did complete 31 ATC's/31 days "winter theme" project.

http://creativeeveryday.com/2011

Such a positive way to end the year, don't you think?!

This was an incredible experience for me... 

The ATC's will be for TRADE.

You can view them all

Here

* Happy New Year *

Friday's Lovely Links

Enjoy your visit... and these delightful links.

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* Art Journal mixed-media *

Sarah Barber

of

http://sarahbarberdesign.blogspot.com

Sarah has some pretty incredible layouts.

Also, if you scroll through her blog, she has uploaded 

tutorials for photoshop, good stuff!

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* Shell Tree Tutorial *

Thought this was way too cute to pass up!

Had to share, love the sea...

Created by 

http://the-white-bench.blogspot.com

Monica

Click here  for the tutorial.

Such a delightful site to visit, enjoy!

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* Spiral Bound Journal Tutorial *

 Callaloo Soup

a little bit of everything

Click here  for the tutorial.

I always like the look of using 

scrappy bits of paper to create a book!

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* Looking for Inspiration? *

http://designismine.blogspot.com

Isn't it lovely?

*sigh*

Project Life- * Journaling Cards *

Created by

Michelle Wooderson

of

* Mish Mash *

http://michellewooderson.blogspot.com

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If you are interested in 

Project Life- journaling cards

Click on the link below for details.

http://www.beckyhiggins.com

Happy Friday!

Rolo's Are Rolling In...

* Altered Rolodex Cards *

Mail art from the Rolodex project

 Such artful goodness...

created by very talented artist!

Enjoy your visit today.

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Sent from Vermont, USA

Altered Rolodex / ATC

created by:

Corinne Marie

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mscorinnemarie55/sets

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Sent from Ohio, USA

created by:

Julie Park and Deb Gattshall

http://www.flickr.com/photos/moongypsy66/sets

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Sent from The Netherlands

created by:

Desiree Oude Groothuis

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dees1962/sets

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Want a seek peek...?

sure you do.

 up close...

do not want to ruin the surprise...

I've been creating these altered Rolodex cards, in exchange.

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Little bits of art...no pressure.

 Just having a great time being creative!

Altered Rolodex Card Project

Wish to join in on the fun?

CLICK HERE

Be creative. Explore your talents.

Wishcasting Wednesday

What is your wish for the New Year?

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We will open the book. Its pages are blank.

We are going to put words on them ourselves.

The book is called Opportunity

and 

its first chapter is New Year's Day.

~ Edith Pierce

My wish... 

To look forward, not backwards...

I do not need to relive the past!

As I leave the past behind me...

I will have the opportunity to focus on

what is in front of me, my future!

Quality of Life...

Is very important to me.

It must be protected

Resolution:

No one has permission to steal my happiness

I do not have room in my heart for 

negative, selfish, angry, hurtful people.

A waste of time.

Life is too precious

I whole heartedly wish...

To connect 

with other creative "like-minded" people...

and

build solid, valuable friendships.

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To truly inspire one another.

 As we learn, share and grow together...

 to help bring out the best in ourselves.

I am truly...

 looking forward to the New Year.

If your heart so desires, you can follow along with me...

oxox

Make a wish.

wish here

Mini Keepsake Journal

Such a delightful keepsake.

This was quick, simple, and fun to create.

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I shared this tutorial, posted last week here on my blog;

Friday's Lovely Links

click here

First I created my mini album.

I watched the video that Hope Karney suggested from her site.

The video will show you how to make your very own 

 3 x 3 inch journal from one sheet of paper.

Click here to view the tutorial.

No doubt about it...

these are fast and fun to make!

All I needed to do was resize some photos 

to fit the journal and print away...

There is a total of 16 pages

and

 worked on each one at a time.

I added embellishments, scrap bits of paper, 

rubber stamps, washi tape, acrylic paint, 

watercolors, and ink.

 Grand-baby's First Christmas 

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Happy Tuesday

Monday's Simplicity...

No need to complicate things

when it is really quite simple;

find what it is that makes you happy 

and who it is that makes you happy 

and... you're set.

promise.

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My husband got the day off!

So wonderful, 

after the holidays...

 a much needed time, spent together.

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Taking a break from the studio today.

Enjoy your Monday!

Silent Night...

Inspirational Prompt #6 - #7

My gift to you...

May you find peace, love, and simplicity.

My your soul be content with what is, will be. 

Live in love...

Embrace small miracles.

oxox

Merry CHRISTmas

Thought I would share with you,

one on my favorite Christmas songs.

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Friday's Lovely Links

Enjoy your visit... and these delightful links.

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* mini art journal *

created by Emily Falconbridge

Enjoy visiting her at Life is Art

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* Rob Ryan *

The making of The Heathrow Christmas card

Simply amazing... so beautiful.

Such a wonderfully talented artist!

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* DIY *

Composition Book Art Journal

Created by Ashley of http://www.lilblueboo.com

click here

for all the details on how to create your very own.

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* Tutorial *

Mini Souvenir Journal

Created by Hope Karney of http://besottment.com

She shares how to create this fun

 mini keepsake journal.  

Hope suggests... how fun it would be to create one

 for your Christmas morning!

* What a great idea!! *

click here for details and the video.

Inspirational Prompt #5

As we are approaching December 25th;

between wrapping presents, baking goodies, and entertaining...

 which can feel overwhelming.

Give yourself permission to be creative!

 Make something "artful".

A gift to yourself!

I am going to be creating one of these 

mini keepsake journals today.

This will be perfect for

"Grand baby's First Christmas"

(will post photos)

HAPPY FRIDAY!