Evidence of Things Not Seen
“Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 Faith is the substance of hope. It is what hope is built on. Without the foundation of faith, there is no hope, … Continued
Studio shelves redo
The old metal shelves out of my son’s old bedroom were a perfect fit in my new studio nook, but they sure weren’t a pretty sight! Scratched and rusty, they needed some serious help! This week I decoupaged the top … Continued
22 Things Happy People Do Differently
I recently read this post listing 22 things that happy people do differently. It is a good list, and I found a few that I could stand to work on. What was also immediately obvious to me was that this … Continued
Hospitali-tree
This tree, done in acrylic on canvas, is my role model. It expresses so many levels of what I aspire to. The woman this represents is strongly rooted in a faith that grounds her to a noble stability no matter what … Continued
Watch the World with Glittering Eyes
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Roald Dahl
Uniformity is Boring!
We all want to be noticed, because that makes us feel like we matter. Yet, we don’t want to be noticed TOO much. We don’t want to be TOO different. We admire those who are eccentric and quirky – like, … Continued
Speak so that others love to listen…
Oh, to be able to do this!
What Lies Within
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Painted Purse Tutorial
I love the practical expression of art in painted handbags. A well made, leather bag with lots of organization is hard to beat on the practical front, but lacking in interest and personality in the area of self expression. A … Continued