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I’ll be honest; I’m mesmerized by the business side of art because I find the idea that people can do what they love and get paid for it fascinating. Entrepreneurs like Kelly Rae Roberts and Mary Engelbreit motivate me. These innovative women took their artistic passions into the marketplace and changed the world for the better. Kelly Rae Roberts was …
The 2020 San Clemente Shine Festival was a wonderful opportunity for my daughter and I to showcase our creativity and sell our arts and crafts.
I believe there are times when we develop creativity in the dark. By this I mean, we give ourselves permission to hide while we explore our identities. During these shadowy times, we become like children sampling what calls to our hearts. A precious spontaneity sweeps over us, and we dare to do something never attempted before. …
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I'm excited to sell my arts and crafts at the San Clemente Shine Festival Saturday, February 8, 2020. Check out some of what I'll be selling in the photo galleries below. There will be lots of activities for all ages, so come and join the fun and festivities! A few of the my many paintings …
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Have you ever doubted direction you were once so sure was from God or wondered how to figure out God's direction for your life? I sure have; in fact, my recent journey into retirement has definitely caused me to reevaluate everything I've previously found purposeful. Perhaps it's the aging thing. When you retire you realize …
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Learn how to repurpose a rusty spring into a lovely floral centerpiece with my YouTube video, How to Make a Rusty Spring Floral. I dried some of these flowers from my garden using silica gel. This video will show you how to do this with step-by-step demonstrations and explanation: How to Dry Flowers. The rest …
Making your art materials easily accessible is an important step towards creating art, and yet often what we artistic types avoid because it's not as easy as it seems. I recently moved into a new home and had the joy, and frustration, of setting up a new creative space. An important part of the set …
With the start of the New Year, I’ve been thinking a lot about leaving a legacy. If I've got a limited number of days upon this earth, how do I want to spend them? Could I make someone’s life better because I’ve been, their faith stronger because I’ve believed, their creativity blossom because I’ve shared …
Decorating for Christmas is definitely one of my favorite creative pastimes. Our new home has some wonderful features that make decorating especially captivating. For instance, the dramatic staircase provided an opportunity to drape garland and lights. Watch Christmas Decorating Ideas on my YouTube Channel to get some ideas and a whole lot of Christmas spirit. …
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