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a Christian, wife of 39 Years, Mother, grandma of 10, retired R.N., love to vacation,swim, play with Grandkids, drawing,painting, mixed media,Home Arts, inspirational Journaling.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Nothing like a good fake.


Ok, I admit it, I'm a fake flower lover.
Now You know.



All around My home in every room stashed away in favorite special vases You will find fakes.Not just any fakes though,I'm an expert at it by now and very picky.
These are just a few of them.It would seem silly to show You all of them.


I drape them as I please :)


I hot glue them to most crafts.
Every time I go to craft stores, home stores or even the Dollar Tree,I always check them out for My favorite colors  and then blend those into the season.I just don't have the time, energy or the money to keep changing real flowers.For some strange reason I even get more pleasure out of the fake or if You want class (faux).

So now You know.Still be My friend ....Please. Love You even if You like real flowers  ; )


Friday, January 24, 2014

Grow Your Blog Party.

If You've  gotten to know Me through following My blog, I'm so grateful  for Your continued friendship, or even just the interest shown by staying My follower. Your comments have shown Me there are many"kindred spirits" for each of Us and We never need to feel alone at any point of the day or night.Yes,I have a large and loving family that I'm very close to but still this world of blogging has brought to Me so many friendly warm kindred Sisters.  At the mere touch of this keyboard I can gain a comforting uplifting word,prayer of others,and so many laughs that I'm always surprised. I can find this with My family, yes,where it's different than family, though, at least for Me, are the many interests We share. For those of You that are apart Of the Growing Your Blog Party....My name is Denise. I'm 61 years old. At this point in My life My main and everlasting JOY  is My Husband and Grandchildren.Oh yes I do love My four daughters.To Me that goes without saying.Those 10, so far :) Grandchildren are such an added delight, I never really expected so much FUN. I'm a retied RN-
EEKS- been retied all My married life of 37 years.Now when not babysitting My girl's little ones or having fun with the older ones,I'm blogging,swimming almost every day and paper crafting.Art journals by the ton,watercolor painting,ATCs and tags.I love "Tussey Mussies"-cones that is,and trading all the paper crafts with the Altered Paper Craft group I belong to. I also love traveling the US with My husband and going on dates with Him. I love God's Great Outdoors and find inspiration from His handiwork. My blessed life I give all the tribute to Christ. I invite You to be My new friend and follow along with My great fun in... "MY  IMAGINATION."Quote:Of Course, no other than the great Sponge Bob Himself. Oh Yes,My latest biggest change happened a little over a year ago,the gigantic blessing of My Gastric Bypass 110 lbs-GONE-YOUNG again once more.Blessings to You Denise

 
Tea Party any one ? 
This past Christmas at Daughter's house
 Surrounding Myself  with whimsy :)
This was so fun :)
.......Trading is fun too :)
Tags and.......


Art Trading Cards-ATCs
Please drop by
My cottage in the Shire for......
 tea ,coffee and crafts  with a bit of chat. 

Monday, January 20, 2014

Still loving- The Altered Place,art swaps and challenges

I Love cones or" Tussy- Mussys."
One of My trading partners made this Tussy-Mussy for Me.I love it.Thank You Jill Sibbald.

The Owl In The Night Forest Art Trading Card I'm sending to another member and the lady butterfly was the one She sent Me.Thank You Shelly Recicer.Our theme was Muse.

I'm also getting in the Valentines mood.This is a Valentines cone I made a couple of years ago.


A little sprinkling of Valentine's cheer .Cupid is fluttering around My cottage already.
A shimmer of pink here and there.
You can visit this group of women at Our site.There are now over 50 of Us from all over the world. It's free to join and to Me so much fun meeting all these fine fun ladies.     Joining A Stroll Through Life over at Marty's and at Homework over at Carolyn's.

Saturday, January 11, 2014

New Year Mantra ( Sacred Utterance )

Refresh, Renew,Restore,Refocus .....Those are My words this New Year......a challenge to myself......I'm hiding them in My heart.Yes, I know, four not one word but that's just Me.No need to  narrow the sacred down to one word,I believe He gave it to Me  :)  I'll see where it takes Me.Can only be for My good.     Refresh, Renew, Restore, Refocus. You are welcome to take it for Yourself,join Me,We can soar to new heights with Our 2014 mantra ( a sacred utterance)......Come on lets go , lets fly :)
       Anita @ Castles Crowns and Cottages really inspired Me with Her last post. Be inspired ,visit Her :)I'll be posting again soon,I'm excited . 

How to grow Your Blog ?

        A Party :)YEAH.........        and We all love parties! There's going to be a HUGE party over at 2 Bags Full.Sounds like fun to Me.We will all be meeting hundreds of other bloggers and make lots of new Sisters at heart.Jump on over to Her blog and sign up before Jan.15th.See You there,on Jan. 25th.

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

The Muse

We begin Our search for Our muse for this new year of 2014.....Treasure ?


Who or what will give Us Our Creative inspiration-music?
 artist unknown.                                          Wanting to grasp IT.
Wanting a new creative spark...........Art ?
 Such inspiration is easy.......Smell,touch ? But this all can be so fleeting, so temporary....

He is Our only muse and He will give You inspiration. His inspiration. Happy New Year -2014-WOW                 Partying with  Beverly's pink Sat,     and Motivate Me Monday at Keeping it Simple
One of my favourite songs that makes me realise God’s always around. — Dancing with God, Verse 1: You dance over me While I am unaware, You sing all around But I never hear the sound, Chorus: Lord, I’m amazed by You Lord, I’m amazed by You Lord, I’m amazed by You How You love me Verse 2: You paint the moring sky With miracles in mind, My hope will always stand, For You hold me in Your hand.