Faith

You never know when someone needs to see encouraging words like this! We are human and sometimes life gets us down and we forget to have Faith. So never forget to have faith in yourself, because I guarantee you, someone has faith in you!


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Worth More Than You Realize

Too often life gets us down and we forget how much we are worth. Maybe you know someone going through a rough patch who needs a reminder what they are worth to you. Either way, this one is for you! You truly are worth more than you realize! So never forget that!



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Thought I Would Share!

A little while back I posted a blog entry about my Peace Tshirts. I donate $6 of each shirt sold to Cup Of Joe For A Joe. The program provides coffee for our deployed men and women. $6 can buy coffee for 3 service members! :)

(me sporting my peace shirt)

Well, every time I make a donation, I wait patiently for the thank you emails. It's one of my favorite parts about this project. I enjoy so much hearing how that cup of joe made their day, it's not about recognition for doing a good thing that I like about the emails. It's knowing that for a moment, I helped that person get a "break" from what they do over there or help them enjoy a little piece of home. Many of them have said to me that it helps them feel like they haven't been forgotten.

I always post a picture of the thank you email so that people who have purchased shirts and made the donation possible, can see how thankful these men and women are. Upon posting one of these emails, a friend (that is stationed here in Alabama, the same base my husband is stationed at) who is deployed told me that's the base he is at right now. Told me he would get a picture of the Green Bean Coffee shop, they are the company that does Cup Of Joe For Joe.

This is our friend who is deployed right now, in front of the Coffee Shop! :) 

Such a small but cute little coffee shop, for them to enjoy their Cup Of Joe at.

 "Got Coffee?"

I was really excited to be able to see one of these coffee shops! Wanted to share with all of you! 

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Handmade Clocks

I would like to take credit for this beautiful work, but I can't. My Uncle Lee actually made these. Beautiful aren't they? Cedar wood frames, um hello, gorgeous!!

(perfect for Dolphin lovers)

Who likes Spongebob? This clock is for you! :) 

You want to know the awesome thing about these clocks?? Handmade. When I say handmade, I mean entirely handmade. No electrical tools were used in the building process-all hand sawed, sanded and painted. Also, no toxic chemicals, finishes or paints were used, only water based.

If you are interested in these clocks, head over to my Etsy Shop. 

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My Artwork

Painting. I absolutely love love love to paint. The thing I love about art, it's always open to interpretation. Someone may title it one thing and mean something completely different to whoever sees it.

I enjoy slipping my red painting apron on, picking up my paint brush, dipping it into whatever color my brush goes for and painting away. Painting is just freeing in a way. When I paint, I probably feel like what one feels like on their motorcycle. :)

Something cute and girly I did for a customer. Yes, a tree with buttons. Now how cute is that? :) 

I call this piece Old Hollywood Glam. When I think Old Hollywood, I think of some of our most famous movie icons....Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland and (my favorite actress) Lucille Ball.

Navajo Dreams is what I call this piece. 

Darkened Love

Rainy Day Rainbows. And yes, it was raining when I painted this! :) 

Navajo Sky Dancers.

I appreciate you taking the time to view all of my heart. I hope you enjoyed looking at it as much as I enjoyed painting it! :) 

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Recreating Thrift Store/Flea Market Finds

I absolutely love thrift stores and flea markets. I could literally spend hours looking around. You can find all kind of goodies, especially goodies you can recreate into something else. Bring new life to it.

My Momma was in town for a visit and we went to our local flea market. I have probably been at least 15 times. Okay, probably more. ;) 

So while we were strolling around the store, I came across this purse. It would be really cute for a beach vacation, however I don't make it to the beach too often. Oh and not to mention, carrying something like this around a toddler....yeah, it's bound to get broken.

I looked at this purse and immediately new what I could do.











Jewelry! So far, I've made earrings with it. :)

These beautiful Coral Mother of Pearl beads look great with the white shell.

 Teal & Beige Crackle Glass Beads with 

white shell. Reminds me of under the sea.

Lime Green Mother of Pearl Square and Coin Beads with white shell. The green mother of pearl just pops against that white. 

As you can imagine the possibilities are endless when it comes to recreating a thrift store/flea market find. What will you make with your next find? :)


Until the next time....