GOD-SIZED Dreams!

Just have to share what I read this morning!  Holley Gerth has such wonderful encouragement for each of us as we travel this life's journey.  
Please go over to (in)courage BLOOM by copying and pasting...http://www.incourage.me/2013/04/im-cheering-for-your-god-sized-dreams-today.html#comment-180481.

APRIL 17, 2013

I’m Cheering for Your God-sized Dreams Today

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I’m Holley Gerth–God-sized dreamer, cofounder of (in)courage, life coach and a friend who cheers wildly for you and all God has created you to do. I’m so glad I get to be here with you this week on Bloom. I wish we could have coffee so let’s make this the next best thing. XO

Sweet Irish blessing for the day!!

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fileds.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

My Mid-Winter DREAMS.....

Mid-Winter Dreams....
OH MY!  With all the slick ice that covers our sidewalks, driveways and streets do you think the days of sweet breezes wafting through open windows, colorful blooms overflowing their pots and garden plots, and freshly laundered linens gently drying on the line will return soon enough???
 
How wonderful that each new day is gaining in daylight and we can look forward to SPRING in a couple months time!!  One must remain HOPE-FULL!  I, for one, know that I will appreciate the warmer days and having the freedom to walk on sidewalks clear of ice most passionately!

Early Summer 2012 view from my kitchen window.

This time spent indoors is wonderful for me as I am now taking another online tutorial from
 Christy Tomlinson and Junelle Jacobson called...
"ART OF WILD ABANDONMENT  #2"
What FUN I'm having as I take the time to sketch,  color and journal as I go along my way each day!

Be sure to let your sweetness shine as VALENTINE DAY is soon here!
With care and joy......~Sandie

"BLOOM" Collage 1/2013

What fun it is to be learning collage techniques.  Christy Tomlinson has some inspiring tutorials on Youtube that have been so helpful for me.
Here is my 2nd collage which I named "BLOOM".  At this time in my life I feel God's radiant "sonshine" warming my heart and life in such an intimate reality.  He brings about growth into my personal life that creates peace and a deep joy, happiness, heartfelt family ties, sweet friendships, memories to savor, and a sense that I am in FULL BLOOM!!!


  

"Be you…it's the best thing you can be."  What wonderful encouragement!!!  This rub-on was just the finishing touch that made me SMILE! 

Throughout the month of January I have had the exciting experience of learning from the talented mixed-media artists involved in Nathalie Kalbach's online Creative Jumpstart Summit 2013.  What FUN to learn about mixed media products that are new to me and how to use them in multiple ways.  It was just the boost I needed to creatively explore the use of papers, stencils, paints, water-soluble crayons, gesso, etc. in making journaling pages, paper crafting projects and collages.
What a perfect January distraction to enjoy with a hot cup o' tea while the temps have plummeted, winds have howled and what little snow we've had has swirled all around!
Tomorrow we flip the calendar to February…..
Sweet love and blessings to each of you……..~Sandie

NEW YEAR'S wishes.....

With a NEW YEAR ahead of us I find it so exciting ~ as if opening a very precious GIFT!!

With a fresh outlook on the days ahead I feel rejuvenated and inspired. Winter's days are now gaining in daylight once again which certainly delights me!

With having had two surgeries during the second week in December I am READY for renewed health and energy in the days ahead.  I feel so blessed to have had good medical care, and friends and family that have looked after me, generously giving of themselves during this busy time of year.  

(Reprinted from the-feathered-nest.blogspot.com/)

May God's richest blessings be yours as you celebrate the beginning of this new year!

2 Corinthians 5:17 comes to mind..."Therefore, if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation, the old has gone, the new has come!"

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."      Romans 15:13

Christmas Gift Wrapping and "This art that makes me happy: Ready for Creative Jump Start 2013"

I'm STILL HERE!!

After not feeling well for awhile, and then having two surgeries in two days last week, I am looking forward to returning to my blog with gusto in the new year ahead!  It will feel so good to be creative once again!

Working on handmade Christmas gifts is lifting my spirits immensely.  It helps to keep me settled in one spot using my hands, mind and heart to feel like I am accomplishing something worthwhile!  

Here are a few photos of what I am accomplishing:

 

EXCITING!!

  CHECK THIS OUT!!!

    

What an INSPIRING creative resource for the NEW YEAR!  

Click on the following link:

This art that makes me happy: Ready for Creative Jump Start 2013: 

 Oh!... I'm so excited to be included in this exciting adventure coming in the new year!!!

Sure hope you will join me and then share throughout the new year as to your inspired projects!

WHAT FUN!!!

Give Thanks To Our Lord and Each Other...

 What FABULOUS weather we are enjoying here in Southern Minnesota!  It is in the 70s with plenty of sunshine and a gentle breeze that teases my hair and eagerly blows in through our open windows!  JUST FANTASTIC!!!!  Feels so good to air out the house again before winter winds blow cold.

Right now it is hard to imagine that I will be adding Christmas decorations to our home in just a few days!  Instead of frantically shopping this Friday I will enjoy a peaceful day at home creating a cozy winter home scene indoors to share with family and friends.  That sounds so wonderful to me!

           (Catherine Klein)

In all things,

give

thanks

                                                I Thessalonians 5:18

With joyful prayers and loving Thanksgiving wishes to all as you share time with family and friends now and throughout the closing of this year.......~Sandie