Business for Creatives

enjoying life and my first GD leaves little time to art but i keep working on it. See @juliettecrane beginning a new class on Business for Creatives. the link
 http://www.juliettecrane.com/business-for-creatives-class-giveaway/.
so if interested in checking it out head over to her website and enter for a chance to win a spot.

Jennibellie Birthday Bash

treated myself to some art goodies celebrating JenniBellie's birthday this past weekend. all Valentine Target was .10c and .30c.  So glad i stopped by and filled up for granddaughters first year book.

great find only pack there with mini tapes. loving using them.

and these colorful corrugated cards are awesome. lots of hearts all sizes and sweet felt valentine envelopes and cards.

 

and the community art project is a banner to trade with another artist, mine is in UK

Its Been Awhile

so much has happened!!  esp. on Jan 4 with my 3D mammogram. God has healed me from the "c" word. my husband and i were so surprised at God's SUDDENLY.  we had prayed for it. many had prayed for it around the country. and then it came SUDDENLY.  i have much to be thankful for esp. my little McK, first grandchild.  i get to enjoy her every day bc my family lives next door. she comes to visit and we get to love on her.  my hubby is over the moon with her and she with him.  i can get up and do laundry, clean the house, wash dishes, get on my hands and knees to pray but also to clean up after my sick doggie. i can clean up mud prints on my carpet. and I AM SO GRATEFUL. the last half year of '15 was trying to say the least BUT GOD, well HE is amazing.

First Grandchild - its a girl

i have a beautiful granddaughter. born 10/29 weighed 6lbs 11oz. been busy taking tons of pics and vids with my new 6S phone.  never thought i would upgrade but hubby convenienced i needed to take the plunge if for nothing else than using the camera. so glad i finally agreed to upgrade.

Friends Forgiven

Creative Call Wk 4 Forgiven - my heart created with junk mail flyers that were rolled, then flattened, glued to a backing and cut into a heart shape.

The "Friends" invitation has on the back written "dear dove under the blood - Forgiven, love Jesus". lastly I cut a strip of leftover flyers and wrote on it "forgiven".  beneath on the page are things that cause our heart to become impure and harbor unforgiveness. BUT GOD....

Awakening - My Garden Sanctuary

i have felt a real need esp. in the last month to create my garden sanctuary where i go to meet with God and pray. before i never felt a release to do it bc hubby was mindful of money being used for other needs. BUT NOW - it comes to pass!

overall view Awakening to My Sanctuary

 

my inner part of the sanctuary beginning to take shape

 

i closed in all the front with a wrought iron fence so doggie can be out there with me. then building up the front with top soil, mulch and bricks over 125 so far. it feels good to be creating this with my own hands.

"All who are skilled among you are to come and make everything the Lord has commanded. Exodus 35:10 Ch 3 - Awakening Creative Call

my gate entrance sign reads "Enjoy the little things in life". amen

 

Bird Watching and My Secret Sister

in my backyard. zoomed in trying to capture all the different species.

the beautiful sound of cooing from the dove. she has such gentle, sweet eyes.

I created this journal page from the mail package goodies - stamps, prayer, masking tape and a card she stamped with scripture. it came at such a great time - when I was very sick last week.  thank you HKC Secret Sis.