Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Imagine

Imagine the Impossibilities

When I saw this challenge I was reluctant to join but when I continued reading I was encouraged to imagine, dream and find COURAGE to define my impossibilities.
So, I wrote down what I had been imagining:
Writing
Taking my creativity to a new level
Photography
Learning to paint with Anne Slone Chalk paint
Growing my carrer in a new direction
Discovering new places in our backyard (the beautiful Western North Carolina, South Carolina and Tenn.)

Hubby and Daughter in Lanford, SC

I KNOW alot, but they said to imagine.

I have been searching for a carrer direction since last July. Having retired from my Nurse job, 36 years, I am struggling to find my niche. I am over qualified, no experience in the hospital field or home health. I think I have tried every choice presented. The recruiter at the local hospital and I talk weekly, she is so kind. But, still no job. I've been close on two attempts and do have a temporary job but it is only 2-4 days a month. Just not enough to help out but does give me some thrifting dollars. Thank goodness for my lovely children, my oldest and family has moved in. We are helping each other, me being a full time grandmother watching my grandkids and cooking and cleaning.
So that brought me to my impossiblities...get going!
First I signed up for the most fabulous class with Jeanne Oliver. I have taken classes before and usually copy what the instructor does. This time I want to explore my gifts. Jeanne is leading me with her gentle style.

My pieces to paint

My mom as a baby with her siblings, my writing will lead me to explore how illness affected and shaped me into the person I am.

I love French County and Shabby Chic

My sweet little bungalow and new life with my hubby as we explore WNC. Hopefully, I can share my finds and decorating with you and my new writing adventure.

With all my heart I will strive to make my impossibilities into Possibilities

IMAGINE

“I really don't think life is about the I-could-have-beens. Life is only about the I-tried-to-do. I don't mind the failure but I can't imagine that I'd forgive myself if I didn't try.”Nikki Giovanni

Andrea from The Cottage Market
Karah from The Space Between.
Kari from Thistlewood Farm.
Kelly from Eclectically Vintage.
Linda from It All Started With Paint.
Tracey from A Sort of Fairytale

Monday, January 16, 2012

Dreaming...

Yes, I've been Dreaming again, I forgot I wasn't in Florida because the temperatures have been so mild. Then the rain hit, high winds and I woke up to Snow. Oh yeah, I am in North Carolina after all.
Talk about dreaming, I am taking the Jeanne Oliver class with a bunch of creative people, Creatively Made. I have learned so much during week one, my head hurts a bit from over-thinking!

This is my Vintage Journal, hubby was amazed I didn't cut anything but the book!

Now that I writing that comment, I wonder if he thinks I'm accident prone...yes. Anyway, I am using my papers, stamping supplies and found bits which is great. The class is one that I encourage you to take when Jeanne offers it again. She talks you through every detail and answers the questions quickly. I have found some new blogs and new friends.

This in the Altered Journal I made. I added bits of vintage jewlry and a part from my watch parts collection. Can you believe the image came from a magazine? One of Jeanne's tricks.

My heart is full from all the lovely people taking the class

I was out shopping during the week and found these mediallion greek pictures with great metal arrows.

Then I found this at Oddfellows Antiques

Isn't it beautiful

And this beautiful picture, so sweet

Miss Princess in design

Great basket

So such a great week, and tonight I get to go to a paint class of Anne Sloan's paints...I am a lucky girl this week.

Keeping It Simple

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

TOTES to Love & A Giveaway

TOTES TO LOVE & A GIVEAWAY

My very first giveaway at Keeping It Simple. Kaysi is so sweet to showcase me. She encourages to Keep it Simple with your crafts. I have a love of fabrics and sewing. I wanted a use for those beautiful fabrics and torn tablecloths I had. I started creating my totes for a Antique Fair and was encouraged to keep going.

I did make these reversible and I use mine for everything. When I go to the flea market it holds all my treasures. The grocery store gets alot of comments on "it's to pretty to use". Don't you love repurposing those loved fabrics?

My sister in law requests one each year!! This year I made her and my nieces burlap totes!!

Here's how to enter: Mandatory;
1) Follow my blog
2) Go to my etsy shop and pick out what you liked best; Go to Keeping it Simple blog and tell her
3) Follow KIS Blog

Please leave a separate comment for every entry. Giveaway closes on Tuesday, January 17th at 12:00pm

Thank you for all your support and comments. I have enjoyed emailing you all.

Di

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Monday, January 9, 2012

Words To Live By

noun

1. the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.

2. Obsolete . the heart as the source of emotion.

origin
< Old French, equivalent to cuer, heart.

I read Lyla's post about choosing one word that has the potential to inspire you and create intention in your life, all year long. Courage immediately came to mind.