I put tiny feathers and swarovski crystals inside. I then glued the tops shut. Sealed forever!
I really love them. I hope you do, too...
Now, to get these beauties on some pretty chains! :D
Sunday, January 30, 2011
MakeSomething365 - Day23: Bottles without a secret
Tonight, I made more bottles! This time, there are no secrets inside... ooooh! ahhhh!
I put tiny feathers and swarovski crystals inside. I then glued the tops shut. Sealed forever!
I really love them. I hope you do, too...
I put tiny feathers and swarovski crystals inside. I then glued the tops shut. Sealed forever!
I really love them. I hope you do, too...
Saturday, January 29, 2011
MakeSomething365 - Day22: Changing the world with one small action :)
It takes the smallest action to change a life.
One word or thought can move the earth. (In positive AND negative ways.)
Some recent examples:
-One friend told me about a cool blog she was reading about art and creation. It made me start one.
-Another friend told me that one story I told her about something that happened to me had really helped her cope with a similar situation that she is going through. This is HUGE to me since I usually feel like people like my stories but, overall, just think that I am silly or too emotional about things. Really, I just like to think that I have loads of PASSION!
-One simple sentence of a stranger in a restaurant is what brought us to be friends: "I paint."
-Me telling someone that they shouldn't listen to prejudice was, sadly, taken as "I should completely go against my parents and I know Georgia's got my back." That was a rough one to go through and re-explaining myself hurt someone. But, it needed to be clarified. Even still, huge things happened. I can't help but wonder if things might be different if I had never said anything. Sometimes, trying to help just turns into disaster.
-Anytime someone says "you inspire me" or I say "you inspire me" to someone else, a light goes on and faces are brighter.
-If Steve Kardynal hadn't sung "Firework" in the Apple store. I wouldn't be listening to this Katy Perry CD right now. That is a definite.
-If Chad hadn't taken a stand for me, we wouldn't be married.
-If friends hadn't read "Captivating" and "Wild at Heart", we wouldn't be so inspired by these books' awesomeness.
-I've always had an interest in making jewelry. But, I know for a FACT that Lauren Peckham's jewelry making is what REALLY got me into it on a more serious level many years ago. I've never told her that before. Me making things has inspired my other friends to make things. Ultimately, one person has changed MANY lives without ever even knowing.
-Without Hanson, I wouldn't have a unique connection to weird people. And, I probably wouldn't have any Toms shoes because I would be less likely to know what they were all about.
Well, ANYWAY, tonight, I inspired basket-loads of people to smile!
I went on chatroulette.com and SMILED. I asked tons of people to smile with me, and to dance with me, and to be my friend. It was fantastical!
It was unbelievable how many people returned the smiles! Just a simple smile can change someone's attitude. And, in return, these people made ME feel lovely as well! (Obviously not the pervs and creep-o's. But, all of the cool people.) A few people on there looked very sad and then I kept smiling and told them to smile. And they did! :D
One guy in particular had really big, blonde hair, bad acne, and a very sad face. After seeing a video recently called "Validation" (which I will post below), I knew that something positive had to be done. And *I* had to be the one to do it! So, I said, "Look! We both have big hair!" and I smiled and laughed and danced and told him that he was awesome and I told him to stay groovy as I said goodbye. He LOVED IT. I will never forget the frown on his face and how it mutated into the biggest smile. It brought me such joy.
I hope that kid finds more joy in his life. We should all totally pray for him today. How will you do something positive in someone's life today?
Smile through your fear and sorrow. Smile and maybe tomorrow you'll find that life is still worth while... if you just SMILE. ;D
One word or thought can move the earth. (In positive AND negative ways.)
Some recent examples:
-One friend told me about a cool blog she was reading about art and creation. It made me start one.
-Another friend told me that one story I told her about something that happened to me had really helped her cope with a similar situation that she is going through. This is HUGE to me since I usually feel like people like my stories but, overall, just think that I am silly or too emotional about things. Really, I just like to think that I have loads of PASSION!
-One simple sentence of a stranger in a restaurant is what brought us to be friends: "I paint."
-Me telling someone that they shouldn't listen to prejudice was, sadly, taken as "I should completely go against my parents and I know Georgia's got my back." That was a rough one to go through and re-explaining myself hurt someone. But, it needed to be clarified. Even still, huge things happened. I can't help but wonder if things might be different if I had never said anything. Sometimes, trying to help just turns into disaster.
-Anytime someone says "you inspire me" or I say "you inspire me" to someone else, a light goes on and faces are brighter.
-If Steve Kardynal hadn't sung "Firework" in the Apple store. I wouldn't be listening to this Katy Perry CD right now. That is a definite.
-If Chad hadn't taken a stand for me, we wouldn't be married.
-If friends hadn't read "Captivating" and "Wild at Heart", we wouldn't be so inspired by these books' awesomeness.
-I've always had an interest in making jewelry. But, I know for a FACT that Lauren Peckham's jewelry making is what REALLY got me into it on a more serious level many years ago. I've never told her that before. Me making things has inspired my other friends to make things. Ultimately, one person has changed MANY lives without ever even knowing.
-Without Hanson, I wouldn't have a unique connection to weird people. And, I probably wouldn't have any Toms shoes because I would be less likely to know what they were all about.
Well, ANYWAY, tonight, I inspired basket-loads of people to smile!
I went on chatroulette.com and SMILED. I asked tons of people to smile with me, and to dance with me, and to be my friend. It was fantastical!
It was unbelievable how many people returned the smiles! Just a simple smile can change someone's attitude. And, in return, these people made ME feel lovely as well! (Obviously not the pervs and creep-o's. But, all of the cool people.) A few people on there looked very sad and then I kept smiling and told them to smile. And they did! :D
One guy in particular had really big, blonde hair, bad acne, and a very sad face. After seeing a video recently called "Validation" (which I will post below), I knew that something positive had to be done. And *I* had to be the one to do it! So, I said, "Look! We both have big hair!" and I smiled and laughed and danced and told him that he was awesome and I told him to stay groovy as I said goodbye. He LOVED IT. I will never forget the frown on his face and how it mutated into the biggest smile. It brought me such joy.
I hope that kid finds more joy in his life. We should all totally pray for him today. How will you do something positive in someone's life today?
"Validation" - This is a really great and sweet video. :D
Smile through your fear and sorrow. Smile and maybe tomorrow you'll find that life is still worth while... if you just SMILE. ;D
Friday, January 28, 2011
MakeSomething365 - Day21: Dessert Delight!
I made a dessert cheeseball!
It's a raspberry white chocolate cheeseball!
Sooooo tasty!
I also got more cleaning done today. That was lovely. :)
Today, work really brought my spirit down. (Yes, again...) This is why I'm so grateful to be able to come home to something better. I know some ladies at work who go home to something worse. And I just couldn't imagine living a life like that.
I require freedom and I won't settle for less. I'm just trying to be patient for the positive changes. I already put forth effort to make this change. Waiting seems like an eternity. But, I know it will be worth it all someday.
:)
It's a raspberry white chocolate cheeseball!
Sooooo tasty!
I also got more cleaning done today. That was lovely. :)
Today, work really brought my spirit down. (Yes, again...) This is why I'm so grateful to be able to come home to something better. I know some ladies at work who go home to something worse. And I just couldn't imagine living a life like that.
I require freedom and I won't settle for less. I'm just trying to be patient for the positive changes. I already put forth effort to make this change. Waiting seems like an eternity. But, I know it will be worth it all someday.
:)
I will leave you with "It Will Be Worth It All" by All Together Separate. Enjoy...
Never be afraid to get your hands dirty.
In the name of life, in the name of joy, and definitely, in the name of art. ;)
Thursday, January 27, 2011
MakeSomething365 - Day20: Dance like no one is watching!
Today, I danced.
I went to the Rebault Monument over by Fort Caroline and I danced.
I danced in the car.
I danced when I got home.
This created joy in my heart.
And various methods of weight loss.
I feel very good about myself.
By coincidence, tonight I ended up watching many videos about dancing and singing like no one is watching.
Here is my favorite one of the bunch:
Steve Kardynal is my new hero. He is quite brave!
I went to the Rebault Monument over by Fort Caroline and I danced.
I danced in the car.
I danced when I got home.
This created joy in my heart.
And various methods of weight loss.
I feel very good about myself.
By coincidence, tonight I ended up watching many videos about dancing and singing like no one is watching.
Here is my favorite one of the bunch:
Steve Kardynal is my new hero. He is quite brave!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
MakeSomething365 - Day19: Making time to rest
I made time to rest.
Sometimes it's easy to forget how important it is for our bodies to take a moment to rest once in a while.
So, I did nothing but sleep.
It was glorious.
I am refreshed!
Sometimes it's easy to forget how important it is for our bodies to take a moment to rest once in a while.
So, I did nothing but sleep.
It was glorious.
I am refreshed!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
MakeSomething365 - Day18: Gallery Fun!
I made a treasury on Etsy here: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d3e533e83e36d91b0af6371/hello-gorgeous?index=0
AND, I made a gallery around my home of paintings that I have painted as well as Amanda, Carissa, and Rachel.
Pretties below!
Keep creating. Keep loving. Keep living.
AND, I made a gallery around my home of paintings that I have painted as well as Amanda, Carissa, and Rachel.
Pretties below!
My blue friend that Carissa painted on cardboard and covered in wax.
From left to right: "Waiting" by me, "Silver Lining" also by me, and "Rain Over Poppies" by Rachel Muchmore
My new mixed media pieces made by me.
"Kindness" by Amanda Stafford
Keep creating. Keep loving. Keep living.
Monday, January 24, 2011
MakeSomething365 - Day17: There's always time for crafting!
I've always had this idea for a painting that had a clock in it.
Tonight, I did not do that idea.
BUT! I DID bring a clock into the picture today... literally.
;)
More metallic paint was involved tonight. I mixed the colors to become a beautiful, lovely, and bright lavender. (My favorite color!)
"I'm so glad we had this time together... just to have a laugh or sing a song..."
Time to show the world how lovely you are!
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