Oh my You Are A Creative Genuis!

Creative Genius Prompt Cards

I am a big believer of prompts.  I started doing a daily meditation in 2001 - rarely missed a day - with  prompt cards that I made myself.   Cards to keep me focused.   

So I thought to myself - I should have some for my creativity.  

I used Strathmore Bristol board paper and sprayed it with liquid watercolors!  Folded it in half. 

Use an artist's bone stick (may go by other names, but this is the one I am familiar with) to help press the paper in half.  Once it is folded well tear (or cut with scissors if you prefer) to the size you would like for hand held prompt cards.

I than used Distressed Ink around the edges for that perfect 'old' and well read look!

These have all been torn down to the size I like to work with.  

You can always use index cards if you feel those work for you.  When I finally write on a card I will share it with you!

A Great Night's Sleep . . . .

I want to share with you how to have A Great Night's Sleep. 

For years I struggled, some nights sleeping well, but most nights not.  No matter what I seemed to do helped me.  I wanted to be holistic in my approach, so after many tried and failed attempts to regulate myself with a good sleep pattern I finally hit upon one that has been very successful for the past year!  Yes, one year and I have slept like a baby EVERY night.  Will it also work for you?  I cannot promise that, but it has worked for me. 

What you say - what already!!

A MILLET HULL NIGHT PILLOW (from Brookstone but I bet you could get it almost any where).

so this is the pillow (has a zipper at one end) looks like a very ordinary pillow.

Here are the LAVENDER millet hulls!  The pillow comes chock full of these.  Too many for me, so I emptied some out to save and add at another time.  These are 100% certified organic millet hulls. 

Huh you say!  Millet seeds are tiny in size, round, and amazingly smooth.  When hulls are separated from the seeds, these tiny emply shells ratin their soft and velvety texture and feel sikly and fluffy to our touch!  

Millet hulls fully contour our neck line and smoothly shift along as we move in our sleep.  They provide solid neck support throughout the night and offer relief from shoulder/neck tightness.  

So 100% certified organic millet hulls, U.S. grown and are hypo-allergenic.  I chose Lavender because I like a holistic approach to my wellness - lavender is a natural relaxer!  

Sleep well!

Sunday Special - I Believe . . . . .

Wisdom of the Sacred Feminine . . .

When you stand up and share your story in an empowering way, your story will heal you and your story will heal somebody else, too. 

Every Day in June 2016 Art Challenge

Every Day in June Art Challenge 

Day 8 - Theme:  Green 

Every Day in June 2016 Art Challenge

Every Day in June 2016 Art Challenge

Day 7 - Theme:  Nuts

Just couldn't help myself.  

I Love to Quilt!

A Texas Theme Quilt

Lap size/Tv size

When I do my free motion quilting (on my sewing machine) the quilts are usually so large that I have found it to be pain free (shoulders and neck) if I use my dining room table to support the quilt.  My sewing table just cannot handle large projects.  

The center of the quilt is made from a panel.  I added a variety of Texas theme fabrics around the panel to make a completed quilt.  The quilting is done on machine with an Even Foot Feed (aka - walking foot).  Remember when using this particular foot to quilt you do not have to lower your feed dog.  

Let's Give Them Something To Talk About

My Movie Critique

This is definately a chick flick movie!  Husband did watch it with me but gave it a thumbs down.  I on the other hand gave it FIVE STARS and will watch it over again for sure!  I watched it ON DEMAND, but Netflixs may carry it since it was made in 2000.  I just really enjoy these types of movies and would love your suggestions!

I Love To Quilt

Mature Fairies

I love this quilt!  I made a lap top size for my daughter-in-law Krys and a queen size for myself.  Hee hee.  Some day I want to draw some of these characters!  They are so cute!  I have received so many comments and compliments about this quilt.  Enjoy the view!

I Love To Quilt

 A Quilt for Sherry

Finished this quilt some time ago and sent it off to my neice Sherry in Massachusetts.  Of course she loved it!

Every Day in June 2016 Art Challenge

Day 6 - Theme:  Cupboard Love

Every Day In June 2016 Art Challenge

Day 5 - Theme:   Love

Every Day In June 2016 Art Challenge

Day 4 - Theme:  Cartoon

Every Day in June 2016 Art Challenge

Day 3 - Theme:  Body Part

Body Part

Germany - I've Been Everywhere Man, I've Been Everywhere (Almost) . . . .

It's Always Christmas in this German Town!

Rothenburg, Germany

The Famous German Christmas Store!

I just love this photo opportunity!  

I did pick up two hand crafted Nutcrackers for Christmas during our European vacation this past April!

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The Art of Writing . . . and Creating . . . Do You believe?

Do You Believe in Magic?

I seem to remember a song in my teen years that I would hear over and over again on the radio.  I just loved to sing along to that song and the words were so powerful to me!

"Do you believe in magic in a young girl's heart?  The music is clearer whenever it starts.  It's magic." 

I DO believe in Magic. 

Here's the thing though with Magic . .  . it is really magic, or is it just . . . . .whatever!  

When your art comes together for you . . . . is it you, or Magic?  No, its not really Magic at all. No, no, but wait!  Yes it is!  I say it is!  It is for me.

CONSIDER THIS:  its just what happens naturally when you align yourself with the power of your purpose and the sparkle of your soul! The Magic already lives inside of you!

There - settled.  I DO BELIEVE IN MAGIC!  How about you?

(Taken in part from Andrea Schroeder, Grow Your Dream Wings).

Cockoo Clock from Germany

Hand made in Germany

Picked up this sweet purchase while traveling the Romantic Road in Germany last month!

LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.

Every day in June 2016 Art Challenge AND Friday's Favorites!

DAY 2 - Theme:  Within 3 feet of you
and
Fridays Favorite is magical!

Sketch in Ink

Don't lever let anyone tell you that fairy tales are not real.  I drink a potion made from magic beans every day, and it brngs me back to life! 

Textile Art; Needle Work - T-Shirt Quilt

Needlework is another term for the handicraft of decorative sewing and textile arts. Anything that uses a needle for construction can be called needlework. The definition is often expanded to include craft using a long and thin tool, such as crochet hook and tatting shuttles.

Before the free motion quilting was completed.  This was my first T-shirt quilt and I absolutely love the way it turned out!

The Art of Writing - YOU are a Creative Genius!

Of course writing is an art!  In today's fast paced, high tech world, letter writing has just about died out. But I do it - I believe in it - and I love wax sealing and placing my H (for my last name) on the back of the envelope.  Sometimes I add a pretty ribbon!

So here are some written words on YOU being a creative genius!

When you see that you are a creative genius, capable of creating anything your heart desires - then you will see that everyone also is a creative genius, capable of creating whatever their hearts desire.



(Taken in part from Andrea Schroeder, Grow Your Dream Wings).

Textile Arts; Needle Work - A Quilt

This is a twin size quilt made with the finest of fabrics from the local quilt store.  I am a strong believer of supporting my community.  

This quilt has been hand pieced and then free motion quilted on my Janome sewing/quilting machine.  

When I see this quilt, which is daily because it currently resides on the back of my favorite chair in my living room, it makes me feel warm inside.  It makes me think of Southern comfort - the warmness of the South; the hospitality we extend to family, friends, neighbors and even strangers; the  different foods we prepare and the way we present them to those sitting at our table.  Our openness and willingness to help those in need.  And without forgetting our one most favorite saying: "y'all come back now, ya hear!"