Hello, my creative friends,
I have some news to share first. I have been asked to teach at Faithfest again, and I am so happy to be part of it. I will share more as it gets closer.
Do you remember the 100 Day Project, where I used up things I had created and finished projects that were waiting to be finished? The project has ended, yet the habit has stayed with me. I have been slowly finishing projects ever since, and it feels so good to see them come to an end instead of sitting in a pile.
Making artist trading cards each month helps me too. A small card has a clear start and a clear finish, so I always have something I can complete.
Every day I do something creative, even when it is small. Some days it is a layer of stencilling on a page. Other days it is folding pages to create a journal. None of it has to be big to count.
We also went away for two weeks in our bus to catch up with friends. It rained a lot, yet we still visited the beach where we started our weekends away in the bus. It was beautiful to sit on the beach again. The weather gradually improved, and we enjoyed some days of sun. We parked in front of a lake for a few days, and then we returned to family.
I spent a couple of hours with Sharon, and she taught me how to watercolour an oriental lily. I do not usually paint anything realistic unless I am with others, so it was a joy to be taught by a friend and to learn something new.
Since we have been home, I have been spending more time taking Dad out. I shared in my last post that they say he has dementia, although I am not sure. I cannot get much out of him except yes and no, yet I am glad to be with him.
Read my last post: When Life Gets Heavy, I Leave My Burdens with Him
I have been editing the videos for the journal I finished last month to give away. The playlist is called The Encouragement Journal. In it you can watch me make the journal from paper shopping bags, make the cover, paint abstract botanicals and create some quick spreads. I hope you enjoy them. I have a few more to add, and I hope to edit them when we go away for the weekend, back to the lake.
Watch The Encouragement Journal playlist
Voice overs are not easy to record when a two year old is around, yet I cannot say I mind spending time with our grandson. We have some joyful news too. He is going to have a sister soon.
The Creative Pause is ready. It is an art journaling program rooted in faith, with eleven videos and six bonus videos, made for you to pause, meet Pappa on the page and create.
We often spend money on things that add very little to our lives. I wanted to offer something that lasts, so it could be something you do for yourself or a gift for a friend.
Find out more about The Creative Pause
I finally had a play with the vintage papers Casey gave me when we were together in Pennsylvania. They have been waiting patiently, and it was such a joy to use them.
Creating with Pappa each day, even in small ways, is helping me finish what I started. If you have a page, a journal or a project waiting for you, you can start with one layer today.
Our community in the Transforming Pages Facebook group has only just begun, and it is waiting for you. Everyone is welcome to join, and I want it to be a safe place for you.
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If you have not yet downloaded my free devotional, God Sees You: 5 Days of Soaking in His Love, you can get it here.
Come and take a seat at the table.
Your creative friend,
Tina
