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One of my goals I decided on as I cleaned the studio this fall was to “finish projects” — I find it too easy to be too hard on myself and never finish anything, but then I don’t learn either. I want to learn! and grow! So, I finished the cards with the fun circles, “Joy is contagious”, and yes, from a very fun recycled stamp, Buzz Lightyear does make an appearance.
This summer I made a bunch of paper circles from fun, wacky papers (Buzz Lightyear may or may not have been included in this project – To infinity and beyond!) Cleaning up the studio, I decided I should make them into happy cards …. here is the first. A reminder to myself that joy is catching, and a way to share it with those around me.
Everyone has a challenge to face when being creative – I tend to be too critical of my process and never finish anything. So – I’m working at finishing things regularly so I can continue to learn and grow. Made this “super potholder” in colors that might match Kelsey’s aqua plates and red accents in her apartment kitchen. I finished it! While fun colors and bold, it looks somewhat like Christmas. However, I love the simple angled quilting – so, I learned something.
I have a small project in the works (hmmmm) and the bits looked so beautiful I just had to take a picture. I’m enjoying the process, and being reminded that all of the bits of our lives can be beautiful. And, what a beautiful vessel to put them in made by Kelsey this summer at Honey Rock.
Taylor is a senior. A SENIOR. Wow! My prayer for this year is to create habits that keep me grounded, and find the courage to create a space where I can enjoy this time with her, with all the adventures and craziness that comes. I want to embrace it.
Even the studio has been warm, so I’m enjoying making composites for cards, but the sewing not so much. Finally with less heat, the studio has been much cooler. My “going green” cards are fun to put together … I’m enjoying thinking about my ex officio green cargo pants and miscellaneous thread getting a new lease on life!
I like working on small projects with my hands; I find it relaxing and a way to create thoughtful space. With Kels and Taylor gone I’ve had some quiet time to think, and create.
If I’m made in the image of God, what part of this image needs drawing out? How can I let go of the mold I am in? What kinds of shaping need to happen in my life? How can I listen for God’s voice?
These small creations will eventually become cards that can become blessings for others. How can I bless someone near to me tomorrow?
I’ve been reading Kathy Escobar’s blog, and she makes me think in good ways. Here is a snippet I want to ponder more……..
to me, the kingdom is God’s goodness seeping in, here, now, in little and big ways. it’s love piercing through the darkness. grace breathing new life into us despite our circumstances. it’s being healed in some areas and still sick in others. it’s miracles that don’t look like miracles but really are. it’s the weird paradox of dark & light mixed together in the same space.
My paper journal is going slowly, but this is the second layer on a page in progress. Light shines through even when we don’t feel or see it. Times of contemplation center us in our faith.
